Besides, divorce is always bad for a woman's reputation, and she has two children; she can't bear to part with them!
Sigh...Guagua, after having children, women always become so gentle and soft-hearted. That heartfelt maternal love is truly poured entirely into their children.
Shen Mingzhu frowned and sighed deeply.
Guagua, if Miss Gu doesn't escape now, she'll only sink deeper into trouble and eventually be kidnapped by bandits, ending up insane and dying a miserable death. Although Minister Gu is one of the six ministers, he doesn't have the right to go to the Duke of Li's mansion every day demanding her return!
All the officials and civil and military officials: That's right.
When everyone looked at Minister Gu in the front row, they felt that he had even more white hair at his temples.
Gu Ci: I'm so worried.
He understood his eldest daughter's concerns, but he couldn't explain the real reason.
He wished he could pull Shen Mingzhu in front of his eldest daughter, Gu Caiyue; if only she could hear her true feelings!
That way, she'll surely understand this old father's love for his daughter!
Guagua, has my nominal aunt been up to no good?
Host, how could she not cause trouble? Would your cheap aunt still be the same person if she didn't cause trouble? She clashed with Li Beibei, the darling of the Li family, first thing this morning. The two had quite a bit of a verbal battle, and breakfast ended on a sour note.
Tsk tsk, Guagua, my aunt's fighting power is impressive!
Yes, host, she deliberately poking at her lungs, making Li Beibei furious. Now, the entire Li family is comforting her!
The entire court: How amazing!
Involuntarily, many eyes turned to Shen Changyuan.
Shen Changyuan: What are you looking at? Didn't you hear what Mingzhu said? It's my cheap aunt, that is, my cheap sister!
The cheap older brother can just listen to this.
Prince An moved closer to Shen Changyuan.
"Minister Shen, what are you going to do about your adopted sister?"
Shen Changyuan coughed twice, glanced around, and said softly,
"This definitely needs to be handled gradually. We need to approach it from multiple levels, aspects, angles, and measures, and find the right entry point, focus, and key point to solve the problem. It simply can not be solved in a sentence or two."
Prince An: Is it really that complicated?
Shen Changyuan: It's that complicated!!!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Do you think I believe you or not?
Gu Ci: I never expected you to be like this, Minister Shen.
Shen Changyuan: That's how things are.
The main problem is that there isn't a particularly good way to solve this issue; we can only try to handle it slowly and patiently, but we will definitely get it resolved!
Shen Mingzhu finished eating the White Rabbit milk candy and looked around.
Guagua, I drank Bird's nest and ate candy this morning, but I'm still hungry. Am I still growing?
Host, you're only fifteen years old. You're definitely still growing. Take more calcium supplements and vitamins, and have some jerky to tide you over. The morning court session has only just begun.
Shen Mingzhu: This is the only way.
Then the people around her just watched as Shen Mingzhu ate and ate and ate.
Hey Guagua, give me some juicy gossip, something interesting.
Host, Princess Chaoyang has entered the palace and is currently crying in Consort Shu's Ganquan Palace! Consort Shu is about to send soup to Emperor Jingyuan again!
Emperor Jingyuan: I don't feel like drinking soup lately.
Guagua, I never knew Consort Shu was virtuous! She even thoughtfully brought soup to Emperor Jingyuan. She's truly a pure and understanding flower. Emperor Jingyuan is so fortunate.
Emperor Jingyuan's expression was slightly unnatural for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal.
Host, the emperor! Of course, all the concubines in his harem care for and pamper him. Consort Shu is just one of the most outstanding concubines among them, possessing unique skills!
Emperor Jingyuan: Cough cough cough...
Cough cough cough...
Cough cough cough...
Guagua, um...
"Lord Miss Shen."
Shen Mingzhu: ?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: ?
Shen Mingzhu was momentarily stunned when she was suddenly called out.
Is that her, Lord Shen?!
Since taking on the role of compiler at the Hanlin Academy, she has essentially been a bystander.
Being suddenly called upon by Emperor Jingyuan in the Golden Palace was quite unusual.
Shen Mingzhu quickly stepped forward, knelt down, and did so in one smooth motion.
"His Majesty."
Emperor Jingyuan looked at the person in front of him, but before he could speak, he heard Shen Mingzhu's thoughts echoing throughout the hall from every angle.
Guagua, why did Emperor Jingyuan suddenly call me? I wasn't wearing my knee pads today, and my little arms and legs can't withstand this kind of rubbing.
This wretched feudal dynasty, sigh...
Looking at Shen Mingzhu, who was kneeling upright with a serious expression, He saw...
Emperor Jingyuan: I never believed you!
People and their true feelings are worlds apart.
Host, just bear with it. From now on, everyone will be kneeling before you!
[snort! ]
I'm really angry right now!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen covered his mouth and chuckled.
His little crown princess is truly charming and adorable.
So charming!
Emperor Jingyuan did not speak, so Shen Mingzhu remained kneeling.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Cough cough... Father, that's enough!
Emperor Jingyuan glared at him fiercely, where none of the civil and military officials could see. What a spineless coward!
How can he trust him with the throne of Great Yan in the future!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Father, you can pass the throne to your little grandson!
Hehe~~~
Emperor Jingyuan: He is truly my finest son!
Emperor Jingyuan gave Grand Eunuch Wang Defu a look, and Wang Defu immediately understood and told Shen Mingzhu to rise.
Guagua, what does Emperor Jingyuan want from me? It's so awkward standing here all alone.
Host, wait! Perhaps Emperor Jingyuan will reward you!
A reward for me?
Shen Mingzhu was somewhat puzzled.
Guagua, tell me more about it.
Host, your previous ideas about fire walls, heated kang beds, and making clothes from chicken, duck, and goose feathers have all been tested, and the results have been unexpectedly good. Emperor Jingyuan has probably already received the news.
Guagua, has Lord Lin finally arrived in the North?
Host, Lord Lin has already met with your maternal grandfather, General Xie, very quickly, travelling at full speed.
Wow, great! The things I brought for my grandfather and uncle have finally arrived!
All the officials in the court couldn't help but smile as they listened to Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words.
Shen Mingzhu has been seizing every opportunity to send supplies to the north during this period.
The North may have a prosperous year!
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Shen Mingzhu, a compiler of the Hanlin Academy, is of both talent and virtue, gentle and refined, and has presented me with blueprints for heated kang beds and walls, as well as new types of cold-resistant clothing. The effects are remarkable and have won my favour. Therefore, I bestow upon her one hundred taels of gold, two jars of pearls, twelve pieces of jewellery, and twelve bolts of silk and satin. This is my decree."
"Thank you for your great favour, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Guagua, your host has really made something of herself!