Ji Youran looked at the Emperor and the National Master's gossiping gazes, feeling bitter.
He wanted to tell the truth, but Xiaosuisui was so young; he didn't know if this would be a blessing or a curse for her.
If he didn't tell the truth, he needed a good reason for being bandaged up like this, right?
As he pondered, he heard the Emperor speak.
"Youzhi has told me all about you being short of nine lives."
Ji Youran exclaimed, "How did he explain it? That damn kid! He must have told you all my embarrassing secrets!"
"Well, he didn't say much, only that you're short of nine lives. Whatever you do, it takes a Herculean effort to succeed. But for some reason, your marriage is exceptionally good. Ah! You succeeded on your first try."
If this man weren't the current Emperor, I'd definitely give him a good beating! Ji Youran thought.