61Whether it's oily or not, you'll only know after you've kissed it.
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Chapter 61 Whether it's oily or not, you'll only know after kissing it.
Song Hu's face instantly flushed red.
"You, Shen, don't go too far! My name was given by my parents, how dare you change it?"
Shen Yulou said, "Not only will your name be changed, but from now on, you'll also have to learn palace etiquette.
You'll follow Tao Hong to learn later.
If you're so ill-mannered, how will you get by in the palace?
After you're done grinding rice flour, go learn embroidery; you'll have to learn all the women's crafts."
Qin Guiru couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.
To make a burly man like Song Hu embroider—only Shen Yulou could come up with such a mean idea.
Song Hu gritted his teeth in anger; wasn't this Shen Yulou deliberately trying to disgust him?
Did he think he could make him submit with just this little trick? Dream on!
Isn't it just embroidery?
He'll embroider!
Song Hu agreed to everything except changing his name.
Shen Yulou asked, "Did Consort Qing come to see me today?"
Tao Hong shook her head, "No."
"What about the Empress?"
"No, not her either."
Shen Yulou breathed a sigh of relief; he hadn't dealt with those two troublesome women yet, so his situation was still very dangerous.
Emperor Ren had pardoned his parents and sister-in-law last time, so they should have been brought to the Imperial City by now.
He would naturally have to find a livelihood for his parents; Shen Yulou's plan was to have them produce alcohol and antibiotics at the Winery.
After all, he couldn't trust outsiders with such things.
Now that the residence was settled, it was time to acquire the Winery.
After arranging the work at the Imperial Heirs Residence, Shen Yulou headed straight for Jingyang Palace.
Inside Jingyang Palace.
Zhao Ying dodged the sight of several eunuchs and Palace Maids and entered the palace.
"Mother Consort!"
Seeing Consort Qing, Zhao Ying was extremely excited.
He placed the food box he was holding on the table, then knelt before Consort Qing.
"Mother Consort, your Imperial Son is unfilial."
Consort Qing's eyes also reddened, and she scolded him.
"Why did you come here? If someone discovers you, you'll surely be punished!"
The mother and son exchanged pleasantries.
Consort Qing asked, "Has Shen Yulou ever mentioned treating your leg?"
Zhao Ying nodded, "Lord Shen did say so."
"How did he say he would treat it?"
"He said he would first break my affected limb and then reset the bone."
Consort Qing was startled, "Can that work? Just thinking about it hurts; can my Imperial Son bear it?"
Zhao Ying said, "Compared to Mother Consort's situation, what is the mere pain of a broken leg?"
Consort Qing's heart warmed, and she said.
"My life here is not bad, look."
Consort Qing opened the food box; inside were the leftovers from her meal.
Although it couldn't compare to the usual delicacies, it was still four dishes and one soup, quite exquisite.
Zhao Ying asked, "Mother Consort, this is..."
Consort Qing said, "It was sent by the Imperial Household Department, arranged by Shen Yulou."
Zhao Ying said, "So that's it; Lord Shen is truly our benefactor."
Consort Qing opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed the words back.
Shen Yulou, a benefactor?
If it weren't for Shen Yulou, would she have ended up in such a state?
Moreover, Shen Yulou also caused the death of her elder brother; how could she easily forget this grudge?
But... if Shen Yulou cured Zhao Ying's leg, Consort Qing could overlook everything that happened before.
Zhao Ying recounted everything that happened in front of Kunning Palace that day, as well as what happened in the Golden Throne Hall today.
Consort Qing was also greatly shocked; this Shen Yulou was truly audacious.
Not only that, but he was also so resourceful.
"It seems that it's not impossible for him to cure your leg."
If he could perform a C-section, then reattaching a broken leg didn't sound so astonishing.
"However, Shen Yulou was actually granted a marriage to Princess Siyi.
It seems he's been too prominent lately.
Well, whether Shen Yulou lives or dies is irrelevant to us, as long as he can cure your leg."
After Zhao Ying left, Consort Qing took off a string of prayer beads from her hand and continuously rubbed them, silently praying for her son.
Suddenly, footsteps came from outside the door again.
Consort Qing was stunned; had her Imperial Son returned?
With a creak, the door opened.
What met her eyes was a somewhat handsome face with a mischievous smile.
Consort Qing's expression was complex, "Why are you here?"
Shen Yulou held a roll of cotton quilt, "It's getting cold; I brought you a quilt."
Consort Qing's face changed slightly, "Just have someone from the Imperial Household Department send it.
Why did you come yourself?"
Consort Qing's expression was unnatural, and she turned her body away.
Shen Yulou had taken her here last time, and now he was back again; she naturally knew why Shen Yulou had come.
Shen Yulou was startled, "You don't want to see me? Then I'll leave."
With that, Shen Yulou threw the quilt on the ground and slammed the door shut with a bang.
Consort Qing became nervous and quickly got up.
But when she turned around, she found that Shen Yulou hadn't left at all; the loud sound of the door closing was just deliberate.
Shen Yulou walked over with a smile and embraced Consort Qing.
"Why are you nervous? Did you think I really left?"
Consort Qing's cheeks were slightly red, "Stop pretending.
It's just about that thing below the waist.
As long as you help my Imperial Son cure his leg, you can do whatever you want."
Shen Yulou feigned sadness and said.
"Am I really such a person in your eyes? I came all this way, risking danger to see you, just because I was afraid you were lonely.
If you don't appreciate it, then so be it."
Consort Qing snorted, "You, so kind-hearted?"
Shen Yulou released Consort Qing's waist and paced around the room, saying.
"Thirteen years ago, the name of Yue Yao, the most beautiful woman in Wulin Kingdom, was known throughout the world.
Yue Yao was conceited and widely collected portraits of beauties from all over the world to compare.
There was a beauty from Hun Kingdom, proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
When her portrait reached Wulin Kingdom, Yue Yao immediately collapsed and never left her home thereafter.
Such a beauty, if one were fortunate enough to meet her, it would be worth dying for."
A blush spread across Consort Qing's face, and her eyes softened considerably.
The protagonist of the story Shen Yulou had just told was her.
Consort Qing let out a soft snort, "It's all just rumors.
Yue Yao is the most beautiful woman in Wulin Kingdom; her appearance would never lose to mine, nor would she collapse upon seeing my portrait.
Who would believe such a story?"
Although she said this, Consort Qing's face carried a hint of pride.
She seemed to recall her prime years, when her reputation was widespread, and countless wealthy young masters would spend a fortune just for a glimpse of her.
Consort Qing thought of her current appearance and said.
"Now I'm old and faded; in this Cold Palace, I'm afraid no one would want to look."
Shen Yulou said, "Who says so? Haven't I gone to great lengths to see you?"
Consort Qing was only sixteen when she became famous, and now she was just twenty-nine, in the prime of her charm.
Compared to her youthful shyness, she was most womanly now.
Shen Yulou walked up to Consort Qing and said, feigning apprehension.
"This lady is so beautiful.
This young master has traveled far and wide and has never seen such a beauty as you.
Could it be... you are the legendary most beautiful woman in the world?"
Consort Qing burst out laughing, "You're exaggerating more and more.
The most beautiful woman in the world—I'm embarrassed just hearing it."
Shen Yulou stepped forward, took Consort Qing's hand, and said.
"I wonder if this young master has the honor of spending a wonderful night with the most beautiful woman in the world?"
Consort Qing bit her lip.
"You fellow, why are you so glib?"
"Whether I'm glib or not, you'll only know after a kiss."