The two chatted freely about the details inside the carriage. Shen Mingzhu talked a lot, and Yan Beichen took notes one by one.
Finally, Shen Mingzhu took out a small bottle of spiritual spring water.
"Your Highness, thank you for the jade pendant. This is my return gift."
The prince accepted it very carefully.
"This is?"
Shen Mingzhu smiled and said,
"This was given to me by an old man I rescued by chance on the mountain! It's a magical spring that can strengthen the body, beautify the skin, and has a fatal attraction to all kinds of plants and animals."
After thinking about it, she still said,
"If someone is infected with Gu, it can be used to lure out the Gu worms and kill them!"
"I see that Lin Xiang's forehead is dark, indicating that his family is in trouble. This spiritual spring can help him in his immediate crisis."
Crown Prince Yan Beichen looked at her with amusement.
"When did Mingzhu learn to read faces? Could you take a look at my face sometime?"
Cough cough cough...
Shen Mingzhu coughed a few times and said with a smile,
"The old man I rescued on the mountain when I was in the village was a reclusive master. I learned a little bit from him and I know a little bit about him."
"Mingzhu is so lucky!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingzhu immediately said with a haughty air,
"That's right! I've been very lucky since I was a child, there's nothing I can do about it, it's just my nature!"
Crown Prince: You're getting all puffy just because I said you're lucky!
But he didn't hold it against the girl!
"Then I'll thank Mingzhu on behalf of my maternal grandfather and uncle."
"You're welcome."
[Guagua, why does it sound like the Crown Prince doesn't quite believe what I'm saying?]
[Host, it's alright. With Guagua here, you're a master strategist, no one can compare.]
Haha, Guagua is awesome!
[Absolutely! I'm the most well-informed gossipmonger, top-notch! I'll always be there for you in crucial moments, never letting you down!]
[Yay! yay ...]
As Yan Beichen listened to her heartfelt words, the corners of his lips curved into a beautiful smile.
Time flew by when he was with Shen Mingzhu, and before they knew it, it was time for court.
Yan Beichen got out of the car first, and then helped the lithe Shen Mingzhu to her feet.
Wang Xiaohai, the godson of the chief steward Wang Defu, saw this and pretended not to see anything, keeping his eyes down.
Yan Beichen accidentally touched Shen Mingzhu's soft, slender fingers and withdrew his hand as if burned, feeling his heart skip a beat.
Seeing that Shen Mingzhu had gotten off the car safely, he quickly said bye and ran ahead to find his maternal grandfather.
Upon seeing this, Shen Changyuan ran to his daughter's side.
"Mingzhu, how did your conversation with the Crown Prince go?"
"Dad, it's all good. Don't worry, your daughter is twice as capable as you!"
"I knew my Mingzhu was the best!"
Shen Changyuan said with a smile.
Although the padded jacket sometimes lets in the wind, it keeps you warm in crucial moments!
Very good!
Soon, Shen Mingzhu resumed her daily routine of "slacking off at work".
[Host, I have something fun to tell you.]
Shen Mingzhu was feeling bored, so she immediately spoke up.
I'm so bored, hurry up and tell me.
Last night, Prince Xuan and Shen Jiaojiao held their grand wedding. That evening, the Second Prince, feeling that Shen Jiaojiao was no longer the sweet and gentle little sister she once was, went to sleep in the study. In the middle of the night, the window was blown open by the wind. He got up to close it but tripped and fell, twisting his ankle. He accidentally bumped his arm on the desk, causing the inkstone on it to fall and hit his head. Blood gushed down his face, terrifying the maids and guards on night duty, and causing the concubines in the manor to be heartbroken!
[Then, because of the Second Prince's unusual behavior, Shen Jiaojiao discovered overnight that Qingyu was pregnant! A principal wife without a legitimate son, and a concubine carrying a child—this is a grave taboo! A love triangle drama is currently unfolding in the Xuan Prince's mansion!]
[Guagua, it's such a pity you can't go see it live!]
[Host, I can give you a vivid explanation, guaranteeing you'll feel like you're there.]
All the officials glanced at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table, unsure of his attitude.
As is customary, His Highness the Second Prince will bring his concubine, Shen Jiaojiao, to the palace today to pay his respects.
She's still causing trouble in the mansion.
The ministers then looked at Shen Changyuan, because Jiaojiao is the nominal second young lady of the Shen family.
Shen Changyuan: This is not my responsibility!
I have no idea!
All I want now is to share His Majesty's burdens.
The entire court: Old fox!
[Host, after Prince Xuan's wedding, His Highness Prince An will be holding a family recognition banquet. His Highness Prince An is preparing very carefully; it can be said to be a grand and important event.]
[Losing a spoiled brat son but gaining a son who ranks second in the imperial examinations, His Highness Prince An has come out on top!]
Prince An: Thank you so much, you're really good at calculating.
Emperor Jingyuan: Brother, be patient.
My own family!
His Highness Prince An pouted, somewhat displeased.
Even his older brother isn't as imposing and domineering as he used to deal with people anymore!
Snort!
[By the way, Guagua, yesterday at the banquet, Young Master Su, along with his wife and the musician Yuechan, left midway back to the Su residence. What happened after they got back?]
[Host, as expected, Minister Su broke up the couple, and the Second Young Master Su was so angry he vomited blood. Now, Madam Su, Xu Shunshun, is confined to the courtyard, and the musician Yuechan is locked in the woodshed. Then, the Su family was investigated, and the Second Miss Su and her maid were not spared either; they were all wiped out!]
Shen Mingzhu: ...
Minister Su is majestic and imposing, still vigorous despite his age, his charm undiminished!
All the officials and civil and military officials thought: Minister Su has taken sick leave today. Does he know that if he comes to court, he will be so angry that he will faint, so he takes leave in advance?
Yes, that must be it!
A minister: I'm suffering inside, but I can't put it into words!
He went to my son's home to try and break off the engagement, but I couldn't!
Miss Su is going to marry his son, sob sob sob...
What should he do?
What should they do?
Why does he feel like his family is going to be exiled?
Aaaaaah!!!
He doesn't want to!
[Host, please stop! Minister Su worked his whole life to secure his position as Minister of Personnel, only to have his reputation ruined in his later years by these unfilial children!]
[Uh… a love-struck granddaughter, a lily-loving second granddaughter, a third granddaughter who almost got jilted, and a precious grandson who can drag the whole family into a game of Candy Crush anytime. Old Minister Su is suffering!]
Su Qingshan: Crown Princess, you've finally said something sensible!
You've already ruined our family!
He still has no clue how to rebuild the Su family mansion!
[Ahhh! Host, we've discovered someone has a collecting habit! Hahaha... I'm dying of laughter, so that's what you're like!]
The system's laughter was like a demonic sound, causing all the civil and military officials to tremble, fearing that they would be called out by name at any moment.
Crown Prince: Who is it?
He'd like to see that!
[Who is it Guagua?]
[Host, you'd never guess who this person is!]
Who is it?
[Host, this is Zhao Feiyu, the deputy commander of the Golden Guard. He actually likes handkerchiefs that women have used, and the older the handkerchief, the better; he's intoxicated by the scent!]
[Ahhh!!! So that's why he fell head over heels for Princess Chang Le?]
All the officials: Which one?
Emperor Jingyuan: Chang Le, you have truly disappointed me!
Crown Prince: You'll never pause to speak again, and we'll still be good friends!