Host, Consort Li directly replaced Consort Shu in receiving the Emperor's favour, supposedly to rekindle her childhood friendship with Emperor Jingyuan.
Emperor Jingyuan coughed twice; he didn't remember at all!
He really doesn't remember!
Looking at it this way, Consort Li is indeed too domineering!
Guagua, Consort Li is the red rose in Emperor Jingyuan's heart—passionate, fiery, like a little sun, always warming him.
Host, does Emperor Jingyuan suffer from a cold constitution? Can't he wear more clothes himself? Why does he need a woman to keep him warm?
Shen Mingzhu: Uh...
Prince An burst out laughing.
The Crown Princess is so adorable!
Only she would dare to say that.
Sweat began to pour from Shen Changyuan's forehead again.
My God! Daughter, please calm down.
Guagua, I meant to describe Consort Li as a little sun! But I really didn't realize she was such a talent; she'd go to any lengths to win favour!
Host, that's how it is. There are many, many more similar cases.
I see.
Emperor Jingyuan listened to Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words. He felt a little resentful towards the two concubines who had been jealous of him, but he also felt a secret sense of satisfaction.
Emperor Jingyuan: I never imagined I was so charming.
Empress Lin: What a shameless person!
Emperor Jingyuan: My beloved is still Rou'er.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: I will only have one wife in the future. Women's jealousy and rivalry are too troublesome!
Host, host, Prince Consort Liang's home has been raided!
My goodness, that's so fast! Guagua, what's going on? Where's Princess Chaoyang? What was her reaction?
Haha, host, she's broken down!
Liang Muchen asked Princess Chaoyang to save him, but she was utterly useless, easily pushed to the ground, and knocked unconscious! This infuriated the scumbag Liang! Left with no other option, he had his mother and sister-in-law wake Princess Chaoyang, who is currently on her way to the palace!
Guagua, does she still not know that Consort Shu has been banished to the Cold Palace?
[yes! ]
The entire court: ...
Doesn't Princess Chaoyang have a single person in the palace to inform her of any changes!
Third Prince Yan Yun Shen: My stupid little sister is beyond saving!
Ahhh, host! Princess Chaoyang is insane! She's gone completely mad!
Guagua, do you think she could go crazy?
Guagua fell silent.
A short while later, Guagua came online again.
Host, Princess Chaoyang was struck unconscious by Qin Zhao, the commander of the Imperial Guards, with a single chop to the neck! She won't be coming to the palace to plead for her husband...
She glanced at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table.
Qin Zhao took action on the orders of Emperor Jingyuan, right?
Why...
If a daughter is not properly taught, it is the father's fault.
Prince An: Sigh...
Chaoyang is really clueless!
Never mind, let's leave it at that.
Before Chaoyang wakes up, let's send the Liang family to work in the mines.
Both the gold mine and the iron mine require manpower.
Shen Mingzhu blinked her beautiful eyes.
She grabbed a piece of bread and started eating.
The bread didn't have much flavor, but finishing it with a carton of milk made it perfect!
Shen Mingzhu's colleagues watched her eat with relish and swallowed enviously.
He really wanted to eat it too!
Glug glug glug glug
Glug glug glug glug
His stomach was growling and behaving itself!
Shen Mingzhu glanced at the minister and spoke directly to the system.
Guagua, look at that minister next to me. He looks so unfamiliar, and he's staring at me with such lustful eyes. Is he lusting after my good looks?
Host, you are naturally beautiful, the most beautiful woman in the Great Yan. However, I noticed that minister's gaze just now seemed to suggest he wanted to eat the bread in your hand.
Guagua, did that minister skip breakfast?
Yes, host, that minister is the father of Zhang Weifeng, the young master you met yesterday. His official position is Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, a third-rank official.
Guagua, shouldn't this area be the territory of officials of the fifth or sixth rank? When did officials of the third rank start standing next to me?
Lord Zhang: I was standing a little further back today, and I got caught red-handed!!!
He glanced at Emperor Jingyuan at the head of the table, then lowered his head guiltily.
He originally wanted to get closer to Lord Shen, but he didn't expect it to backfire.
Shen Mingzhu asked while eating.
Guagua, how is this Lord Zhang?
Hehe~~~ Host, this Lord Zhang is quite something!
Upon hearing that there was something interesting, all the officials in the court immediately perked up their ears.
Prince An: Good news!
Host, Zhang Qiren, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and his wife are a famously loving couple in Shengjing City, a match made in heaven; from childhood sweethearts to their current unwavering love, they are the envy of countless people.
Pei Siyan gets angry whenever this is mentioned.
He and his wife were clearly a devoted couple, so loving, yet the Zhang family's reputation was far more widespread than his.
As a result, no one knew about it at all.
He's so angry!
In his opinion, he and his wife are the most loving couple, the truest love, and the most invincible!
Tian Xuezhou glanced at Pei Siyan and gave him a slap on the arm.
"That's enough. Stop looking so defiant. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going to fight a villain!"
"Snort!"
What do you know?
Pei Siyan was very unconvinced.
Guagua, isn't this great! I remember yesterday that Young Master Zhang, Zhang Weifeng, was also doing very well in his studies and will definitely enter officialdom in the future. Isn't this perfect?
Host, what you see is indeed good. Madam Zhang and Lord Zhang have more than one son; they also have a younger son who is very talented in medicine. He has already become an apprentice of Wen Ruchu, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, and is diligently studying medicine. His future is very bright.
Guagua, isn't this great?
All the officials: Yes, isn't this great?
The husband and wife share a deep bond, and their sons are all promising talents.
If it were them, they'd be laughing in their sleep!
Is there a problem?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen, however, keenly noticed that Guagua's method, while seemingly effective, was actually not what everyone perceived it to be.
I have to say, Yan Beichen is right!
Prince An: Sometimes, comparing yourself to others is truly infuriating!
Host, things aren't actually as they seem.
Oh? Guagua, tell me quickly, what's actually going on?
Zhang Qiren, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, blushed deeply. He wanted to interrupt Shen Mingzhu's thoughts, but he dared not.
Waaaaah...
What should he do?
What kind of perfect couple is this! They've actually reached an agreement to each do their own thing in private; they're just pretending to be loving in front of others. This Mr. Zhang already has five kids outside the marriage!!!
Sweat beaded on Zhang Qiren's forehead. He stepped forward and knelt down in the main hall with a thud.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty!!!"