Master Mo: Thank you, my cheap dad!
Prince An: How dare you speak like that, you brat!
Lin Xiang: Alright, let's talk about Yuxin and Master Mo's matter first.
Thinking of his granddaughter Lin Yuxin and Master Mo at home, he helplessly stroked his gray beard, and when he saw Prince An Yan Lingfeng next to him, he turned his face away.
Prince An: Aren't you overjoyed that my son is marrying your granddaughter?
Now that she knows Master Mo's identity, she feels alive again, and her life is full of hope and beauty.
Master Mo's original name was Lu Chimo. He was a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations but had become a teacher because of his family's poverty and his skill in chess.
Hearing about Lu Chimo's experiences over the years, Prince An couldn't help but tear up; the child had suffered so much.
He should have grown up in luxury, but due to their negligence, he has been wandering outside for so many years, unable to afford to go to school and forced to teach.
Listening to Lu Chimo's story, Shen Mingzhu could only say that he was both unfortunate and fortunate.
The couple who adopted him were honest and kind people who treated him well. They didn't mistreat him because he wasn't their biological child, which made them very lucky!
This made Shen Mingzhu think of herself; she was in a worse situation than master Mo .
However, the light boat has already passed ten thousand mountains, and she has already begun a new chapter.
[Guagua, are there any other melons?]
Yes, absolutely!
Tell me quickly!
[Hehe, host, this matter concerns you!]
The entire court of officials immediately became interested; they were getting caught up in the gossip themselves—how interesting!
Oh, who dares to mess with me? Has he had enough of his good life?
Shen Changyuan: Daughter, you need to be gentler.
Emperor Jingyuan: This Crown Princess is a bit fierce!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Who is so blind as to have designs on his Crown Princess?
Yan Beichen's face was cold, and his eyes seemed to carry a murderous aura, causing the surrounding ministers to shiver involuntarily.
At this moment, Yan Beichen seemed like Yama, the King of Hell, from hell.
It was cold and chilly.
Minister XX: How terrifying!
From now on, never mess with Master Shen, no matter who you are.
Shen Mingzhu, who used to be an inconspicuous country girl in Shengjing, has now grown into a rising star in the capital, shining brightly and dazzlingly, and is the Crown Prince's darling.
At this moment, everyone heard the system's voice.
[Host, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan is preparing to seduce you and rekindle your love for him!]
Shen Mingzhu: Ugh!
[Guagua, has the Second Prince lost his mind?! His Highness the Crown Prince is handsome and unparalleled in beauty, why would I be interested in him? Let him take a piss and look at himself in the mirror!]
Emperor Jingyuan suddenly heard Shen Mingzhu's foul language and couldn't help but cough.
Cough cough...
This second prince isn't actually that filthy!
Shen Mingzhu: He stinks so badly you can't stand him, so you made him go straight from the Imperial Palace to the inner palace, and even gave him a day off under some pretext...
Emperor Jingyuan: ...
Pfft~~~
Crown Prince Yan Beichen, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Seeing this, Shen Mingzhu tugged at his arm.
"Brother Crown Prince, please be mindful of your manners. We are in court right now!"
"Alright, alright, I understand."
Even after he finished speaking, a smile he couldn't suppress still lingered on his lips.
Emperor Jingyuan: You brat, you've got some smugness!
Fearing that Shen Mingzhu might say something inappropriate again, Shen Changyuan made several hand gestures to him.
Hopefully, she can think less and behave more civilly.
[Hehe, host, the Second Prince is already dressed up at home, wearing your favorite black brocade robe and using lots of incense, just waiting to bump into you on your way home from court!]
[What's going on? Two top-tier Yangzhou courtesans, three maids, and his most cherished little sister Jiaojiao aren't enough for him? Now he dares to provoke me? Doesn't he know I'm his future sister-in-law?]
Minister of Rites Su Qingshan listened to Shen Mingzhu's thoughts and his expression turned very unpleasant.
What exactly happened to Yun Xuan?
Why...
It seems he needs to send a letter to Bao'er in the palace to remind her.
Otherwise, they wouldn't even know how they died.
Given Shen Mingzhu's current standing, if she were to do something detrimental to Yun Xuan, His Majesty certainly wouldn't punish her.
[Hehe~~~ Host, have you ever heard the saying? Nothing tastes better than dumplings, nothing's more fun than your sister-in-law!]
[Host, there's another saying: A wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a stolen affair, and a stolen affair is not as good as one you can't have!]
Cough cough cough…
Cough cough cough...
Cough cough cough...
For a moment, the entire Golden Palace was filled with the sound of coughing.
As if some mechanism had been triggered, everyone started coughing uncontrollably, and some ministers even turned red in the face…
Shen Mingzhu was puzzled.
Shen Changyuan closed his eyes.
Oh God, someone please save him.
What can save you, my daughter Mingzhu!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen was also stunned, staring intently at Shen Mingzhu.
Could she be thinking the same thing?
Should he go to the Marquis of Changping's residence tonight and give her a surprise?
[Guagua, what are you saying! What kind of twisted logic is that!]
[Host, don't disbelieve me! Look at that Lord Zhang, he keeps three mistresses outside the mansion, pretending to be a good husband and father every day, busy both at home and outside.]
Lord Zhang: I, I...
I just want to give all the women in the world a home.
What did I do wrong?
All the ministers looked at the officials surnamed Zhang.
Lord Zhang: It wasn't me, it wasn't me, it really wasn't me!
I only have one concubine!
Lord Zhang: I... I'm not married yet, don't look at me!
[Guagua, which Lord Zhang? There are several ministers with the surname Zhang!]
[Host, it's the one in the third row!]
Zhang Sheng: Uh...
That's right, it's me!
I just met my true love at different times!
The entire court: Bah!
[Guagua, I can't believe it!]
[Host, of course you can't tell! He and his sister-in-law get along very well!]
The entire court was even more shocked. Wow!
Nothing's more fun than my sister-in-law!
Zhang Sheng, you're awesome! Zhang Sheng, you're finished too!
[Guagua, where's the applause? This Lord Zhang is amazing! Doesn't his family know?]
[Of course they don't know! He is a devoted husband at home, a good husband who didn't abandon his wife after achieving great success, a good son in his parents' eyes, and the most promising child in the entire family...]
[A promising talent, yet he's ruined it!]
[Host, please don't say that. Zhang Sheng has worked diligently over the years, accomplished many practical things, and is a good official who doesn't embezzle or accept bribes. It's just that he is somewhat lustful, but this flaw doesn't overshadow his merits. Emperor Jingyuan still values him highly.]
[Guagua, then why not just bring those three mistresses into the mansion!]
[Host, Lord Zhang Sheng's public image is that of a devoted husband who has shared many hardships with his wife. You're suggesting he bring three concubines into the household? What will people think of that? Lord Zhang is very protective of his reputation.]
Crown Prince Yan Beichen frowned and sighed inwardly.