mesbooks Chapter 346 The Art of the Emperor
Chapter 346 The Art of the Emperor
After hearing what Shen Shuyi said, the warmth in Shen Jingzhen's eyes faded away by half, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on her head.
Shen Shuyi said in a calm voice: "The Palace Front Department has a special status, so if the eldest sister becomes the eighth prince's consort, then the third sister should give up the idea of marrying the deputy commander of Fengdu as soon as possible."
Shen Jingzhen pursed her lips tightly, and her jawline was extremely tense.
It's not that she doesn't know that Shen Shuyi has ulterior motives, but she said it bluntly. Even if she doesn't understand the political situation, she knows that what she said is true.
Shen Shuyi withdrew his gaze, picked up the tea, and looked at the subject in a playful manner.
Emperor Qianwu had previously been reluctant to agree to Shen Jingyu and Xiao Yuncheng's marriage, but now that the rumor of "the lady destined by heaven" had spread, he acquiesced to Concubine Jing's request for marriage.
what is this?
You've taken a fancy to Xiao Yuncheng and want to help him get promoted?
Of course not!
It's just that Xiao Heyu has been too popular recently, so he needs to support Xiao Yuncheng.
Once Emperor Qianwu releases a signal, countless people will move in response.
What the emperor really wants is checks and balances.
Whether it is Xiao Heyu or Xiao Yuncheng, they are both his sons. He is happy to watch them fight to the death for the throne, and also to see the real abilities of these heirs.
But he did not allow his sons to be too ambitious and threaten the power in his hands, so he needed to discipline them from time to time.
The art of emperors has always been like this.
Shen Jingyu’s luck was not very good in her previous life. How will it be in this life?
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Because of Shen Shuyi's words, Shen Jingzhen no longer had the heart to watch the fun.
Shen Qinghuan and Shen Youran couldn't figure out her intention, but since they had always been on good terms with Shen Shuyi, they had no concerns.
Only Shen Meiru was absent-minded. She only hated herself for listening to Qin Xuerong and offending Shen Shuyi. As a result, she had been lukewarm towards her for so long, and as a result, she and her aunt had a hard time during this period.
The girls had different thoughts, and the atmosphere on the field gradually became heated.
After the sword dance performance, Concubine Rou looked at Emperor Qianwu's face and said with a smile: "Our Daqian men are really courageous. It seems that the generals have never slacked off in training the troops."
Emperor Qianwu also nodded in satisfaction: "It is indeed good, but leading troops in battle cannot be a mere show. On the battlefield, swords have no eyes."
The Queen Mother smiled and sighed, "You are like a child. You like these fighting and killing things. You are young and energetic after all~!"
Emperor Qianwu turned to look at the Queen Mother and said with a smile, "Mother, what are you talking about? In my opinion, you are the one who has retained eternal youth, exactly the same as when I was little!"
With just one sentence, the Queen Mother smiled happily: "You are talking nonsense. I am already old. How can a person not age~"
Concubine Jing also echoed, "Empress Dowager, His Majesty is right. You are still as charming as you were in the past. I don't think you have changed much."
Emperor Qianwu nodded and said, "Concubine Jing is an old lady who has been with me for a long time. She has always been gentle and will never lie."
The Queen Mother never stopped smiling.
Concubine Rou glanced in the direction of Concubine Jing, and when she saw Shen Jingyu, her smile widened: "The Queen Mother is a Buddhist and has always liked to copy Buddhist scriptures. I heard that Minister Shen's daughter has a good handwriting and is known as the most talented woman in the capital. Why not take this opportunity to let everyone open their eyes."
When she was suddenly called out, Shen Jingyu's heart tightened, but her face remained calm.
She had been diligent in learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was young, and was not afraid of it. However, she had injured her fingers at the hands of Zhou Qiwen not long ago, and also hurt her eyes, so that now she was not as good as she could be in writing, embroidering or playing the piano.
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "Sister Yu has indeed learned to write very well, but she cannot compare with the Third Prince's wife. Let Qiwen show us her skills."
Concubine Rou shook her head: "Eh? Minister Shen's daughter is famous in the capital, why are you protecting her so much, are you afraid that someone else will snatch your treasure?"
This slightly sarcastic remark, with a hint of meaning, made many people try to guess what the emperor was thinking.
Beside Shen Jingchuan, people kept congratulating him.
"Master Shen, congratulations!"
"With a daughter like this, what more could a husband ask for?"
"Lord Shen is a good parent. Not only did he give birth to such an outstanding daughter, he also has a son like An Ge'er. I really envy him!"
Shen Jingchuan's face was flushed with compliments from the group. Although he did not lose his mind, he was somewhat emotionally moved by the news revealed by Concubine Rou and Concubine Jing.
Since ancient times, following the dragon has not been an easy task.
He never dared to take sides easily, fearing that it would bring disaster to the Shen family. But if he won this gamble, at least three generations of the Shen family would be worry-free.
If you lose... Qingyuan Marquis Mansion is an example...
No, Qingyuan Marquis Mansion is still relatively good.
The real losers have disappeared from this world.
Shen Jingchuan's palms were damp, but he still couldn't make up his mind. Although he was envious of the huge benefits, he seemed to be pushed forward by others.
Concubine Jing said in a gentle voice: "I'm not protecting her, I just thought that the Empress Dowager is used to seeing precious things, and the children's toys may not be worthy of being in a formal place."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qianwu disagreed and said, "Hey~ We are already in the forest, the sky is high and the land is vast, it is a good time to be wanton, why not take this opportunity to let the daughters of each mansion compete."
"Then I and my mother will judge whoever wins first place. I will grant her a wish!"
As soon as Emperor Qianwu spoke, the surroundings suddenly became lively.
The Queen Mother couldn't help but laugh and said, "You are still as playful as ever."
Speaking of this, the Queen Mother's eyes showed more nostalgia. One of her sons was smart and naughty since childhood, but he had the talent to govern the world and save the country. The other one was calm and sensible, filial and respectful, but unfortunately he died young.
When the Queen Mother thought of this, she felt heartbroken.
She had three children in her life, two sons and one daughter, but unfortunately, now only the youngest son is left.
When Princess Guining heard this, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "If we compete in copying Buddhist scriptures, I'm afraid no one can beat the Second Miss of the Shen family."
The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows and collected her thoughts: "Gui Ning is keeping us in suspense again. I heard earlier that you prepared a big gift for me, but you never told me what it was. Could it be related to the Second Miss of the Shen Family?"
Gui Ning responded, "Yes, Second Miss Shen also has a good handwriting, and is particularly proficient in the nearly lost Yuzhu Seal Script."
Upon hearing the words "Yuzhu Zhuan", the Queen Mother became interested: "Really?"
"How dare your niece lie to you?" Princess Guining said firmly.
The Queen Mother immediately made the decision: "In this case, let the daughters of each mansion compete. Your Majesty has made a promise."
Immediately, the guards and eunuchs received orders and issued Emperor Qianwu's decree.
Shen Shuyi had no plans to participate. After all, in such an occasion, winning or losing would not be a pleasant thing, and she didn't want to get involved in the fight between Concubine Jing and Concubine Rou.
Unfortunately, the eunuch who delivered the message saw that she had no intention of participating, so he couldn't help but say: "The Empress Dowager heard that the Second Miss has a good handwriting, so she is quite looking forward to it. Second Miss Shen should seize the opportunity."