Guagua, don't be sad. We were just chatting, weren't we?
Host, you can't bully Guagua! Guagua is so good and amazing. How can you bear to bully her?
I can't bear it, I can't bear it! Guagua is the best, the best in the entire world!!!
Hmph! That's more like it. I, Guagua, am just that amazing and good.
After appeasing the system, Shen Mingzhu picked up the teacup in front of her and began to drink.
Looking up, she was caught off guard by Crown Prince Yan Beichen's doting yet slightly aggressive gaze.
Then look again, and he has a carefree and contented look on his face.
Shen Mingzhu wondered to herself, "Am I seeing things?"
System: This little white rabbit has been targeted by the big bad wolf.
The host bullied it just now, so it won't tell the host!
Snort!
Guagua has a temper, too!
Shen Mingzhu: Guagua, you're finished!
System: I don't know anything.
Returning to the city is faster than leaving it. Having given prior notice, the group returned to the city in a grand procession.
Back at the Marquis of Changping's residence, looking at the servants coming and going, Shen's father was filled with envy.
Had he known this would happen, he would have risked his life to go into the mountains with them today.
Mother Shen: If only you had known this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place.
Shangyuan: My wife, you don't love me anymore.
Mother Shen: We're an old married couple now, aren't we afraid the children will laugh at us?
Father Shen: i am not afraid! I'm their father. Why will they laugh at me for?!
Anyone who dares to laugh at him will be made to kneel in the ancestral hall.
After Shen Mingzhu and her entourage finished offloading, she turned to the Crown Prince, whispered a few words to him. Then, the Crown Prince's carriage did not linger and left directly.
"Mingzhu, Wanrou, Qinglan, Qingzhan, Qingbo, this trip has been very fruitful, with so many medicinal herbs and wild animals. It was definitely worth the trip."
"Yes, Mother, we had a very fruitful day."
Shen Qinglan responded with a smile.
Looking at the wolf cubs and tiger cubs in her sons' arms, Mother Shen was even happier.
"Qinglan, Qingzhan, Qingbo, what is this?"
Shen Qingbo said, "Mom, this is my beloved pet. From now on, she will be called Bozai. You can tell at a glance that she is my beloved pet."
As if he had thought of something, Shen Qingbo continued speaking.
"Mom, Bozai is my precious daughter. She should also have a stipend in the future. I think it's fine if she gets the same treatment as the cat."
Cat: What did you say? Say it again if you dare!
The cat immediately jumped out of Shen Mingzhu's arms and gave his cat, Bozai, a big tug!
This is outrageous!
"Ah! Don't hit Bo-zai! Bo-zai is a good cub."
"Mother, Bo-zai is still young, so her monthly allowance should be the same as that of a little maid. I'll use these to buy things for Bo-zai, okay, Master Cat?"
Meow~~~ You're smart to know what's good for you!
Be careful, or I'll send your Bobo back to the mountains!
Snort!
Shen Qinglan and Shen Qingzhan, who were standing next to him, covered their mouths and chuckled.
My fourth brother is so funny!
See!
He has been dealt with.
Then, Mother Shen announced with a smile that from now on, the pets of her three sons would be paid according to the monthly allowance of a maid.
She glanced at the feline overlord and announced with a smile.
"In our manor, only our cat master can receive the same monthly allowance as the young ladies of the manor. From time to time, she can also go outside the manor to buy her favourite catnip. This money can be withdrawn separately. Our cat master is the cutest and most precious pet in the manor, without exception."
Meow~~~ My beautiful mother is the best.
Meow~~~ "I love this rule!!!
Meow~~~ This big cat is so happy! I'll take everyone out to find treasure again next time!!!
Shen Qingbo: My Bozai got beaten up, can't you all see that?
He felt like he had become an outsider in the household, and no one cared about him or his daughter, Bozai.
He had just been persecuted by Princess Qingyang!
Waaaaah...
I am a mushroom, so sad~~~ "
Shen Changyuan: Didn't I avenge you?
King Kang and his entire family were reduced to commoners.
Especially Princess Qingyang, her title is stripped, and she will never again tease handsome young men!
That evening, Emperor Jingyuan's Qianqing Palace received warm greetings from his younger brother, son, and various ministers.
Ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, yams, wild peaches, jujubes—all sorts of wild vegetables are available!
Grand Steward Wang Defu looked at the "gift" in front of him and grinned from ear to ear.
"Your Majesty, everyone has had a very fruitful day. Look, there are medicinal herbs, wild game, and mountain fruits galore."
"Yes, everyone had a wonderful day."
Honestly, he's quite envious.
Chief Steward Wang Defu nodded with a smile, occasionally responding with a few words.
"By the way, Defu, I remember that the fourth son of the Shen family studied at the same college as your son. What's their relationship like?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Defu wondered why His Majesty was suddenly asking about his son.
Is something wrong?
His son was truly his lifeblood.
His thoughts were in turmoil.
He said with a smile,
"Your Majesty, I am the one who chose to be castrated. How could I dare let my child know of my existence? I would be ashamed of him. As Your Majesty knows, scholars value their reputation. How could I possibly jeopardize my son's future!"
Emperor Jingyuan sighed as if something had occurred to him.
"Defu, your child was born before you entered the palace. I will not blame you or your family. You have been with me for so many years. When you have time, go out and visit them. It is not easy for a widow to raise a child alone."
Grand Eunuch Defu was so moved by Emperor Jingyuan's words that tears streamed down his face.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Look at you, why are you crying!"
Emperor Jingyuan suddenly realized something and sighed softly.
"Defu, how long have you been with me?"
"Your Majesty, it has been almost twenty years!"
Emperor Jingyuan said, "Yes, Defu, it's been twenty years already. We've spent more time together than anyone else, and you're the person I trust the most. Don't do this again."
"Your Majesty, this servant understands. Long live the Emperor!"
Today, the knot in Grand Steward Wang Defu's heart finally snapped, and he felt relieved and at ease. The knot in his heart that had been tied up for so many days was finally untied.
He was in an extremely good mood.
After all these years, the secret in my heart is finally no longer a secret.
The next day, Shen Mingzhu was sleeping soundly in bed, dreaming that it was raining gold ingots. She was picking them up with great enthusiasm when suddenly her father's untimely voice came.
"Shen Mingzhu, get up quickly. It's time to go to court!"
Shen Mingzhu was initially confused, thinking she had misheard.
"Shen Mingzhu, get up quickly. It's time to go to court!"
"Shen Mingzhu, get up right now!"
Then, Shen's mother came in with her maid and helped her change her clothes. Only then did she regain consciousness.
Guagua, it's so early! Can't a person get some rest?!
Host, this is usually the same time!
Guagua, can I ask for leave today? I just spent the whole day hiking yesterday, leading everyone up the mountain to collect medicinal herbs and down to hunt. I deserve some credit for my hard work, right?
Can I take a day off?