"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince also has important matters to attend to."
Emperor Jingyuan glanced at the officials below him, nodded, and said nothing more.
Only he knows his own son.
Meanwhile, Shen Mingzhu returned to her office in the Hanlin Academy, had a simple breakfast, and then wrote out the sheet music for the song "Conquer" and secretly had her guard Shen Weiming deliver it to the residence of Ye, the Minister of Justice.
Ye Tianming: The person was still in the imperial study in the palace when someone entered the house.
Shen Changyuan looked up at the sky and thought, "The weather is really nice today. It's a good day."
Madam Qin, the young lady of the Ye family, was overjoyed.
What a talent!
You can try it tonight!
Ye Rongyi: Let's give it a try!
Ye Tianming: The sky has fallen!
After a flurry of activity at the Hanlin Academy, Shen Mingzhu decided to return home as it was getting late.
[Guagua, let's go back to the manor to get the house deeds and land deeds from our beautiful mother!]
[Alright! Host!]
Seeing that she was about to leave and no one was paying attention to her, she just swaggered away.
A colleague from the Hanlin Academy was quietly chirping a cricket.
"You just left like that?"
"Yeah, you just left like that? Are you jealous?"
Yes, of course I'm envious! I want to follow Shen Mingzhu!
His colleague glanced at the man, his face showing a look that said, "You wish!"
[Host, the old lady, Madam Shen Wangshi, who is your grandmother, has summoned your mother, second aunt, eldest brother, and fourth brother to Shou Kang courtyard.]
Shen Mingzhu suddenly became excited.
[What's wrong? Did she find out that my second and third brothers are coming back to the manor so she wants to discuss the welcome banquet?]
[It's for discussing the arrangements for Shen Jiaojiao's homecoming tomorrow.]
Shen Mingzhu instantly felt listless. Her grandmother was really good to this fake granddaughter and quite enthusiastic about her.
Hearing Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words, Shen's mother smiled, while Wang Shi was on high alert.
She specifically chose this time to discuss it with her family, but unexpectedly, her granddaughter was not on duty at the Hanlin Academy and actually returned home!
The key point is that she even came to her own Shou Kang garden.
Madam Wang sat on the most prestigious rosewood armchair, her expression solemn.
"Grandmother."
"Mingzhu is here, please sit down and listen."
"Your second sister is coming back to her parents' home tomorrow. She's married into the Xuan Prince's mansion, which is a high-status family. I am currently discussing things with your mother, aunts, and brothers."
"Oh, Grandmother, I thought you knew that your second and third grandsons were coming back to the manor, and that you had called everyone together to prepare a welcome feast for your two eldest grandsons!"
Upon hearing this, Wang's face immediately lit up with a smile.
"Of course, Qingzhan and Qinglan's return to the manor is a great thing, and we must celebrate it properly! It's not easy for our Marquis's family to be reunited, so we must have a grand celebration."
[Guagua, did Grandma eat stinky tofu again?]
[Host, the old lady no longer eats stinky tofu, she's started fawning over stinky feet! Look how much she loves fawning over shen Jiaojiao's stinky feet!]
Upon hearing this, Wang's face flushed red.
"Mingzhu, you... beep beep beep!!!"
"Beep beep beep!!!"
After being scolded several times, she finally gave up, picked up the tea on the table, took a big gulp, pursed her lips, and remained silent.
This is so frustrating!
[Guagua, what is my grandma babbling about over there?]
[Host, she feels you've embarrassed her and wants you to shut up. She's probably getting old and her speech isn't clear anymore.]
That's true; as people get older, they tend to have more health problems.
Madam Wang: I am in very good health!
As long as you don't make me angry, I can live to be ninety-nine.
With Shen Mingzhu here, she definitely can't get what she wants to say or do.
She glanced at Shen's mother.
"Madam Xie, you're in charge now, so handle things properly and don't disgrace the Marquis's mansion."
"Yes, Mother."
Shen Qinghong and Shen Qingbo were even less able to speak.
They are now very aware of the crisis, and the younger sister seems to prefer the second and third children.
After leaving Shou Kang Courtyard, Madam Shen led Shen Mingzhu to the main courtyard, handed her a small box, and said with a smile.
"Mingzhu, these are two shops, a hot spring resort, and a house that your mother has transferred to your name. Try running them first, and feel free to ask me if you have any questions."
"The shop and the estate are all managed by old servants of our household, loyal and trustworthy. I've already spoken to them, and they'll listen to you from now on!"
Shen Mingzhu held the small box and looked at Xie Qinghuan.
"Thank you, Mother."
"Good girl, you should think less and do more in the future, and you shouldn't act rashly."
"Yes, Mother."
[Guagua, my beautiful mother is so gentle, I love her so much.]
[Host, that's your dear mother, how could she not be good to you?]
Your mother, who will accompany you through thick and thin...
Xie Qinghuan listened to Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words, and her smile deepened.
Her precious daughter is her sweet little darling!
"Bang bang bang!!!"
As soon as Shen Mingzhu left, commotion broke out at Wang's Shou Kang Courtyard.
"Aunt."
Wang glanced at her second daughter-in-law.
"Can't you be a little more sensible? All these years you've only given Changshan one son. Look at your older brother and sister-in-law, and then look at yourself!"
Ms. Wang kept her head down.
She also wanted to have more sons, but Shen Changshan didn't like her and could only stay in her courtyard a few times a year.
"Our Wang family is a noble and prestigious clan, how could we have given birth to such a useless daughter as you!"
"Your daughter-in-law knows she was wrong!"
"Roll!"
Little Wang left quickly, glanced at Shou Kang courtyard, pursed her lips, and walked away.
[Guagua, let's go! Let's take our feline overlord to check out my new shop!]
[OK. ]
Meow~~~
Your Majesty, I've come to patrol the mountain!
Shen Mingzhu, holding her cat, along with Shaoyao, Shen Weiming, and Uncle Zhong, were about to head out.
"Mingzhu, are you going out? Big brother will accompany you."
Shen Mingzhu said, "Brother, the imperial examination is about to start, why don't you study a little longer?"
Shen Qinghong said, "I've been reading for a long time, so I'll go out for a stroll and relax a bit."
"Okay, let's go together then."
"Mingzhu, don't forget me!"
"Fourth Brother, didn't you make plans with your friends to enjoy the flowers and recite poetry?"
"Mingzhu, I'm free today. It just so happens that we siblings haven't gone shopping together before. Let's go together today. If you see anything you like, tell your fourth brother, and he'll buy it for you!"
"Okay, thank you, Fourth Brother."
And so, Shen Mingzhu, along with her cat, Shen Qinghong, and Shen Qingbo, went to East Street.
This is the most bustling street in Shengjing, with many shops and a large number of people.
Today, Shen Mingzhu's newly acquired grain shop is located at the far east end of East Street.
Seeing the bustling crowds and the enthusiastic staff at Xie's Grain Shop, Shen Mingzhu nodded in satisfaction.
"Oh dear! I'm so sorry!"
Suddenly a lady fell down in front of them.
"This lady is alright, please get up."
Shen Qinghong spoke softly.
When the woman looked up, Shen Qinghong was stunned!
How could this be his ex-fiancée, Su Ruoxue!
And how did she become like this?
Shen Mingzhu also frowned.
[Guagua, what a coincidence! The first time I went out with my older brother, I saw his ex-fiancée. I never imagined Su Ruoxue was having such a miserable time.]
Look at the look in my older brother's eyes, he must be heartbroken!
Shen Qinghong: What nonsense are you spouting?
I was just stunned!
Shen Qingbo: My God!
This works too!
What a tragic fate!
[Guagua, did Su Ruoxue see my older brother and deliberately come to cause trouble?]
Shen Qinghong: ...