As soon as she stepped out of the palace gate, Shen Mingzhu saw her own carriage, with the coachman, Uncle Zhong, waiting silently on the carriage shaft.
The moment Shen Mingzhu appeared, the maid Shaoyao jumped off the carriage and ran towards her.
"Miss, why did the banquet end so soon tonight?"
Meow~~~ "I'm here too!
In the past, banquets held at the palace had never ended so quickly.
Shen Mingzhu held the cat in her arms and said with a smile.
"It's over after we've eaten the delicious food!"
Seeing the Crown Prince beside Shen Mingzhu, Shaoyao bowed and tactfully withdrew to the side.
"Mingzhu, I can't take you home tonight."
"It's alright, Your Highness. You go ahead with your work. Father, mother, uncle, and brothers are all here, so don't worry."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After the two finished their conversation, Shen Changyuan, Xie Qinghuan, and the others had just left the palace. Crown Prince Yan Beichen watched them leave and then quickly entered the palace.
Host, I have something funny to tell you.
Inside the carriage, everyone watched Shen Mingzhu, who was happily watching the gossip while holding her cat.
Guagua, what's so funny?
Host, have you forgotten your bodyguard, Shen Weiming?
Shen Weiming? Hasn't he been following me all this time? He's doing a great job. What happened?
Host, you forgot, he's the deputy commander of Emperor Jingyuan's Dragon Shadow Guard!
Xie Yuze: What?
Is Mingzhu's current bodyguard the deputy commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard?
Xie Hao: I'm so envious!
My cousin now has the Dragon Shadow Guard protecting her!!!
When will he be able to live that kind of life?
Of course, he was skilled in martial arts and could protect himself; he just wanted to try out the treatment of being protected by the Dragon Shadow Guards…
Shen Weiming: Dream on!
Guagua, I know, but didn't Emperor Jingyuan send people to me? Could it be that he has betrayed us?
No, host, you're so kind, Guard Shen loves following you! How could he possibly betray you?
What's wrong?
Today, Shen Weiming also entered the palace. Seeing his former brothers, the Dragon Shadow Guards were incredibly envious. They all wanted to become your bodyguards and wanted you to establish a guard team; they all wanted to be a member.
Well...
Shen Changyuan: ...
Xie Yuze looked at Xie Qinghuan expressionlessly, and then his eyes darted around a few times. Hmm?
Xie Qinghuan closed her eyes and nodded.
Others may not know, but Shen's mother, Xie Qinghuan, does. Being by her daughter Shen Mingzhu's side is really comfortable.
Not to mention the fine food and drinks, you can also go out for a stroll and chat with friends about life whenever you have free time.
The key point is that the benefits are also excellent, with a very good monthly allowance.
It is said that Shen Weiming is a martial arts master and a talented person. In addition to the monthly allowance, there are also talent subsidies for talented people.
It's just about giving more money and gifts to show that you value them!
Shen Weiming was having a great time being by Shen Mingzhu's side.
Chat with scholars from the Hanlin Academy, go out to eat delicacies from Tianxianglou, snacks from Meiwuzhai, headdresses from Zhenfanglou, and brocade robes from Jinluge
The treatment was top-notch.
He received better treatment than some illegitimate sons of families or even legitimate sons of minor officials!
The key is freedom of movement.
Just let Mingzhu know if you need anything...
How could anyone not be envious?
Emperor Jingyuan: You are my shadow guards. Are you trying to defect?!
Dragon Shadow Guards: We swear to serve Your Majesty to the death and to protect Your Majesty to the death!!!
Xie Hao: I'm so envious!
This trip back to Shengjing brought him so many surprises.
Guagua, trying to steal Emperor Jingyuan's guards isn't a very reliable idea. After all, he's the ruler of a feudal dynasty. Let's not do anything reckless!
Shen Mingzhu isn't stupid. With so many "treasures," wouldn't it be better to live a peaceful and stable life as the most esteemed woman in the world?
Why do those other annoying and taboo things!
Host, whatever you do, Guagua will support you!
Yes, I know Guagua is the best!!!
Meow~~~ This big cat knows Mingzhu is the best!!!
Shen Mingzhu stroked the cat's fur with a smile in her eyes. So comfortable!
Upon returning to Marquis's residence, Shen Mingzhu waved to everyone and went straight back to Mingzhu Courtyard, while the others went to the main hall together.
"Qinghuan, Changyuan, Mingzhu, she beep beep beep~~~"
"Beep beep beep~~~"
Fortunately, Xie Yuze adapted well to Shen Mingzhu's situation and understood after a few words that it was something that couldn't be explained.
Xie Hao: "Dad, what are you babbling about?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuze immediately slapped him.
"You don't know anything!"
"Father, what are you doing! I'm getting married soon, and I already have a child on the way. Don't I have any pride?"
"How dare you say that!"
"Dad~~~"
Looking at the father and son, Chen's mother, Xie Qinghuan, nodded to her elder brother.
"Brother, it's alright. His Majesty, the Empress, His Highness the Crown Prince, and many officials know about this, so don't worry."
"Everyone knows?"
"Yes."
Is the inner monologue true or false?
Xie Qinghuan nodded helplessly.
"It's all true!"
"That..."
Xie Yuze fell silent before he could finish speaking.
Now, he finally understood why Mingzhu's previous marriage to the second prince had resulted in her becoming the Crown Princess.
I see, I see!
The world is vast and full of wonders.
His Majesty's intentions were good.
Finally, Xie Qinghuan explains the story between Shen Mingzhu, Yan Yunxuan, Yan Beichen, and Shen Jiaojiao.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuze angrily slammed his fist on the table.
"That brat Yan Yunxuan mistook a fish eye for a pearl, and that fake heiress Shen Jiaojiao really made a fortune!"
Xie Hao: "My little cousin is so wonderful! The second prince is such a fool!!!"
That night, the Marquis's residence was brightly lit. Xie Yuze, Xie Qinghuan, Shen Changyuan, and the four sons of the Shen family talked for a long time...
The next day, Shen Changyuan, sporting dark circles under his eyes, went to call Shen Mingzhu to attend court.
Guagua, my dad went to cheat on my mother last night! Look at him. He doesn't look like he slept a wink!
Shen Changyuan was truly exasperated by this leaky, cotton-padded place, where one Buddha was born and another ascended to heaven.
Listen to this! Does anyone talk about their own biological father like that?
What do you mean by "going out to cheat on his wife"?
He, the dignified Marquis of Changping and Minister of Revenue, does he still needs to go out and steal women.
Even if he wanted to, this little girl would pounce on him and teach him a lesson!
Snort!
Host, what are you saying! Look at your father's resentful expression. He didn't go out and cheated on your beautiful mother.
His brother-in-law just returned to Beijing, and he dared to cheat on her! Does he think he has lived enough or he doesn't want to live anymore?!
Haha, maybe my dad likes this kind of thing, it's so exciting!
Shen Changyuan could no longer tolerate it.
"Shen Mingzhu! Get your ass over here!"
Guagua, I have a feeling my dad is sexually frustrated, has a bad temper, and is prone to anger!
Shen Changyuan was furious with this leaky cotton padded jacket first thing in the morning.
"Mingzhu, a gentleman, is cultivated through learning and guided by propriety, and thus does not go astray. Therefore, Mingzhu, you should read more books in the future. Reading is meant to help one understand principles, and understanding principles is meant to help one become a good person."
After hearing this, Shen Mingzhu rolled her eyes at him.
"Dad, a gentleman, is open and upright, while a petty person is always worried and distressed. A gentleman helps others accomplish good deeds, while a petty person does the opposite!"
Dad, I'm so sleepy right now, I don't want to go to court! I just want to sleep!