Qinglan's sister is so lively and mischievous!
She was so ashamed that she was afraid to see anyone!
Seeing her like this, Mother Shen couldn't help but smile even more brightly!
At the Xuanwang Mansion, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan was hurriedly carried back to the mansion by his guards.
Watching the Second Prince walk out vertically and return to the mansion horizontally, Shen Jiaojiao's heart broke!
"Brother Yunxuan, Brother Yunxuan, sob sob... What's wrong?"
Shen Jiaojiao leaned so low that she was pressing down on him.
"Jiaojiao, get up, get up."
"Waaaaah, Brother Yunxuan, you scared Jiaojiao to death!"
Yan Yunxuan: ...
At this moment, Yan Yunxuan felt weak all over, dizzy and lightheaded, and his body slowly started to feel hot.
Not good!
He's getting a fever!
The imperial physician who came to treat him quickly had a maid brew medicine for him to drink.
"Your Highness, you just fell into the lake and caught a chill. You'll just need to take your medicine and rest well. There's nothing to worry about."
Hearing that he was alright, Yan Yunxuan finally felt relieved.
Heaven knows, what that vicious woman Shen Mingzhu had done to him, he thought he was going to die in the lake at the Prince An's residence today!
Thank goodness, thank goodness, he survived!
Once he recovers, he must seek justice.
Shen Mingzhu: I'll be waiting for you anytime!
At this moment, Shen Mingzhu was drinking tea and eating pastries, chatting happily with her future sister-in-law about interesting things in the north.
Bai Wanrou is a highly skilled doctor. She is not only gentle but also has a touch of sassiness, which suits Shen Mingzhu's taste very well. The two hit it off more and more as they chatted.
The thought of riding a horse across the vast land, watching the sunset, and enjoying the prosperity of the world is simply the most wonderful thing in life.
[Host, waaaaah! Your dad and your grandma are arguing!]
[Guagua, my dad has stood up! He finally decided he's not going to be his mother's obedient son anymore! Is this the first time my dad has ever talked back to my grandmother?]
[Yes, host, your grandmother is furious! She absolutely refuses to agree to your father removing Shen Jiaojiao from the family register!]
Mother Shen: ...
Her expression changed, and she instructed the old woman beside her, Granny Hua, to take Bai Wanrou to her courtyard to rest.
As soon as the person left, Mother Shen prepared to go to Shou Kang courtyard to take a look.
She looked at Shen Mingzhu and smiled as she spoke.
"Mingzhu, your father and your second and third brothers have been gone for so long, they should be back by now. I'm going to go see them."
Shen Mingzhu didn't say anything, but she was thinking to herself.
[Hey! Guagua, why is my mother going to join in the fun? They're just arguing, mother and son. They're mother and son, no grudges last overnight. If her, as their daughter-in-law, go there, all the criticism will be directed at her. If she dares to say a word back, she'll immediately be accused of disrespecting her mother-in-law. What will all the ladies and young women of the prominent families in Shengjing think then?]
Let them argue! Even if they cause a huge upheaval, so what!
Upon hearing this, Mother Shen immediately sat down again.
"Never mind, Qinglan and Qingzhan haven't been back for a long time, so it's understandable that your grandmother is being a little overly concerned."
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingzhu immediately nodded in agreement.
"That's true."
[Host, your beautiful mother has finally come to her senses! Don't worry, your father is very powerful. He doesn't usually attack, but once he does, no one can stop his onslaught!]
"Then I'm relieved!"
Mother Shen: Then I can rest assured!
Shen Qinghong: I think I'll go back to my books.
Shen Qingbo: I want to go to Shou Kang Yuan to listen to their arguments.
Soon only Shen's mother, Shen Mingzhu, and the cat in Shen Mingzhu's arms remained in the hall.
"Mother, I'm going back to the courtyard too!"
"Okay sweetheart."
The family enjoyed a harmonious and happy dinner together.
When she opened her eyes again, it was time to attend the morning court session.
Shen Mingzhu was still half asleep. Yesterday, her second and third brothers returned home and she received many gifts. She accidentally slept in late!
Of course, she hasn't given the gifts she prepared yet; she plans to give them to her brothers separately in a few days.
Shen Mingzhu looked up at the carved beams and painted pillars of the Golden Palace and couldn't help but sigh.
[Sigh...Guagua, I never thought that even after becoming the legitimate daughter of a marquis, a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, and the Crown Prince's consort, I'd still have to work 996!]
[Host, take it easy. Coming to court every day is fine, just think of it as going to work! Aren't you already used to it?]
[Sigh...Guagua, to be honest, I'm really not used to this! You know, it was so difficult for my dad to convince grandmother to remove Shen Jiaojiao from the family register yesterday. If Grandma knew that Dad was going to remove Second Uncle and Aunt from the family register and kick them out of the house, wouldn't she be furious?]
This time, Shen Changyuan didn't break out in a cold sweat; instead, he closed his eyes and experienced social death!
Shen Changyuan: Daughter, family scandals should not be aired in public!
All officials: May Yangyang be even healthier!
Emperor Jingyuan frowned. What was going on?
Is his Minister of Revenue going to turn his back on his family?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen looked at Shen Changyuan with a face full of curiosity, his eyes clearly saying, "What is it? Speak! I'll help you!"
Shen Changyuan glared at the ministers who were watching the commotion.
What are you looking at!
What are you laughing at!
Another day I'll have my Mingzhu dig up your family history for eighteen generations!
Snort!
In the entire hall, there was probably only one person gloating, and that person was the chubby Prince An.
He discovered the joy of attending court, and now he enjoys it!
He had to attend court every day without fail, and he had already begged his brother, Emperor Jingyuan, to arrange a sinecure for him in the Hanlin Academy, with his office right next to Shen Xiuzuan's.
The entire court: Your Highness Prince An, your intentions are all too obvious!
Prince An: It's none of your business!
I am willing!
[Hahaha~~~ Host, I reckon your grandfather will have to divorce your grandmother from his grave]
[Alas... Grandfather is suffering in his heart, but he cannot speak of it!]
My dad is suffering inside, but he couldn't say anything! Father and son are both feeling emo, like mushrooms, and utterly heartbroken!
Shen Changyuan: As long as you shut up, daughter, I promise I'll be jumping for joy.
He turned around, coughed a few times in Shen Mingzhu's direction, made faces, and finally gestured with his hand as if he were sewing his mouth shut.
[Guagua, can you take a look? What's wrong with my dad? Is his mouth sealed shut? Or is his throat sore?]
[Host, your father argued quite a bit yesterday, and his throat is a little inflamed. He should have some honeysuckle tea or monk fruit tea later.]
Listening to Shen Mingzhu's inner thoughts, Shen Changyuan turned his head one last time and made a gesture as if to smash her head in.
[Guagua, what did my dad mean? Does he mean that if he doesn't get Shen Jiaojiao removed from the family register, he'll smash her head in? Is that what he means?]
The entire court of officials exclaimed: What a refined and elegant explanation!
Shen Changyuan: I'm so tired!
Emperor Jingyuan sat at the head of the table, watching Shen Changyuan anxiously scratching his head. He wanted to laugh but couldn't, and his face flushed slightly as he tried to suppress his laughter.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen turned around and glanced at Shen Mingzhu, then made a hand gesture to her.
[Host, the Crown Prince is brazenly making heart shapes with his hands for you right there in the palace. He really loves you! Doesn't he care if the other ministers see?]
Yan Beichen: ...
I mean, I want her to be more careful!