Chapter 111
At this side, the empress dowager's living quarters were getting more and more lively. The empress dowager didn't want to eat and drink and even the emperor was alarmed. The empress naturally wanted to visit and be ready to serve.
Not long after she arrived, Noble Concubine Wu brought her daughter.
When the two met, they had smiles on their faces. No one knew what they were thinking.
"Royal Grandmother, how do you feel?" Noble Concubine Wu bowed to the Empress Dowager and motioned for Xiao Li Yu to come forward. Xiao Li Yu immediately asked the Empress Dowager with concern.
"You are?" The Empress Dowager didn’t recognize Xiao Li Yu. In her memory, Xiao Li Yu was a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. Not matching up with the one in front of her.
Xiao Li Yu's face froze, "Royal Grandmother, I am Li Yu!"
"Li Yu? You are Li Yu?" The Empress Dowager couldn't believe it and carefully looked at Xiao Li Yu. Then she put her hands on her head, looking very troubled.
"Tenth Princess, still not retreating." The empress spoke at this moment, her voice was slightly cold. Then she directed to Noble Concubine Wu, "Noble Concubine, you should know Royal Mother’s situation. Aren't you deliberately making it difficult for Royal Mother!"
This was such a big hat. Noble Concubine Wu immediately said, "The imperial doctor said that it’ll do Royal Mother good to see old people and old things from the past. Li Yu grew up in the palace and is filial to Royal Mother. Shouldn't she be allowed to serve Royal Mother?"
"Why didn't she come to serve Royal Mother before?" The empress retorted lightly. The meaning was that when the emperor came, she came?
"How would Empress know..."
"Enough." Emperor Qinglong lowly hollered. In the court, there were arguments and it didn’t stop in the harem either.
The empress and Noble Concubine Wu bowed their heads to ask for pardon. Xiao Li Yu also retreated to the side.
At this moment, the palace servants reported Shen Feng Ming’s arrival.
"Let him in." Emperor Qinglong stated. He thought that Shen Feng Ming came to visit because he heard that the Empress Dowager won’t eat. He didn't think much about it.
Princess Danyang next to him was shocked. Her son was here. Was he here to visit the empress dowager, or was he?
Shen Feng Ming entered the room and bowed.
When he bowed the empress dowager, the empress dowager pulled him up and motioned him to sit beside her.
"Why are you free to enter the palace today?" She asked.
"I heard Imperial Grandmother didn't eat in the morning." Shen Feng Ming asked.
"It isn't a big deal for you to make a trip. I feel like I forgot something and lost my appetite for a while." Empress Dowager smiled, "Have you eaten yet? If not, stay for a meal."
Then she directed to Emperor Qinglong and the others, "I have alarmed so many of you." That meant, it was time to see off the guest.
However, she held Shen Feng Ming's hand. It indicated her favoritism toward him.
Though Noble Concubine Wu was annoyed, her face was full of smiles. She said jokingly, "As soon as Feng Ming comes, Royal Mother wants to eat. As expected, Royal Mother loves him the most."
The empress glanced at her and said nothing.
Noble Concubine Wu turned her head and said to Emperor Qinglong, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch soon. This concubine's small kitchen has made your favorite stewed ham with fish maw. Do you want to try it?
As for the Empress Dowager, let Li Yu stay and serve. Let her do her best. "
Noble Concubine Wu had a good plan when she said that. First, she invited the emperor to her palace. Second, Xiao Li Yu staying meant she have a chance to get close to Shen Feng Ming, no?
It seemed that she hadn’t kill the thought of marrying Xiao Li Yu into the Shen Family. Once she had the support of the Shen Family, she would be even more powerful. The empress secretly gritted her teeth. It was a pity that she didn't have a daughter to marry, otherwise it wouldn't be her turn.
But soon, she smirked again. Though she had such good thoughts, would Shen Feng Ming marry? It was simply bringing shame to themselves.
Emperor Qinglong got up. The empress followed suit and retreated too. Noble Concubine Wu left. The empress dowager, Princess Danyang, Shen Feng Ming and Xiao Li Yu remained.
Xiao Li Yu looked at Shen Feng Ming, pondering how to go over and talk.
It so happened that the palace servant brought in tea at this time. She immediately stood up, took it, and handed it to Shen Feng Ming, "Elder Cousin Brother, drink some tea."
"Thank you." Shen Feng Ming took the tea, but didn't drink it. It was put aside.
Xiao Li Yu looked at the cup of tea and tentatively said, "Elder Cousin Brother, I recently got a good horse from the Western Regions. When you are free, help me to have a look."
"I'm busy with state business. Afraid I don't have time. Sixth Prince is also an expert. Princess should ask him for help." Shen Feng Ming said.
Xiao Li Yu bit her lips tightly, her face full of grievances. What exactly did he want? She had already lowered herself like this.
Princess Danyang was drinking tea. She was clear about Noble Concubine Wu and Xiao Li Yu’s thoughts. She thought about when she was young. Wasn’t the current situation the same as them back then?
She didn't want Shen Feng Ming to marry Xiao Li Yu. That’s why she just watched and didn't speak.
The Empress Dowager was talking to Shen Feng Ming, while Princess Danyang was enjoying herself. Only Xiao Li Yu seemed extra.
Since when did she experience this? She stood up.
Princess Danyang looked at her.
"Royal Grandmother, Royal Aunt, I..." Xiao Li Yu's face was pale.
"You're not feeling well. Go back and rest. Royal Mother has me here." Princess Danyang said empathetically.
Xiao Li Yu gritted her teeth and left.
At this time, Jiang Yun Zhu had already prepared the meal. Attendant Qi came in and asked the Empress Dowager if she wanted to eat.
"Set the meal." The Empress Dowager ordered. She happened to be hungry. Then she turned to Princess Danyang and Shen Feng Ming, "It's rare that you are all here. Have a meal with me."
"Yes."
After a while, the meal was served. The one in the middle was Taibai duck. There was lotus leaf congee and a few side dishes left. It was perfect for the empress dowager.
"I’ve been wanting to eat this Taibai duck. Song Guang's illness is cured?" The Empress Dowager happily remarked when she saw the Taibai duck. It seemed like she remembered something joyous.
"Queen, this Taibai Duck isn't made by Song Guang, but by a cook surnamed Jiang." Unlike yesterday, Princess Danyang decided to explain it to the Empress Dowager today.
"Song Guang didn’t make it?" The Empress Dowager took a bite of the duck, "It seemed to be better than Song Guang's."
"Let Miss Jiang come here." Princess Danyang ordered.
Shortly later, Jiang Yun Zhu entered the hall and greeted everyone.
"It turned out to be a girl." The Empress Dowager waved at Jiang Yun Zhu, beckoning her to come over. She looked her up and down.
Jiang Yun Zhu replied to the empress dowager’s questions with ease and courtesy.
"The dishes are good and the person is good." The Empress Dowager finally stated.
Jiang Yun Zhu tactfully backed away.
Princess Danyang paid attention to Shen Feng Ming's expression as soon as Jiang Yun Zhu came in. He usually had a cold face. It was too difficult to see anything from his face.
When Jiang Yun Zhu left, suspicion brewed in Princess Danyang.
After eating, the Empress Dowager wanted to rest. Princess Danyang left with Shen Feng Ming.
By the long palace wall, Princess Danyang finally couldn't help asking Shen Feng Ming, "What do you think of that Miss Jiang? I think her appearance and character are great. How about taking her as a concubine for you?"
Yes, concubine. She felt that with the family status of the Shen Family, accepting Jiang Yun Zhu as a concubine's room wasn't making her aggrieved.
After hearing this, Shen Feng Ming looked straight at Princess Danyang, "No need to trouble Mother. If I like someone, I would definitely marry her."
He declared it quite sonorous and forceful. After finishing speaking, he turned and left regardless of Princess Danyang's reaction.
Princess Danyang stood there. For a moment, she was exasperated. Did Shen Feng Ming want to marry a cook as his wife? Won't their Shen Family become the laughing stock to everyone? For a moment, she felt that Shen Feng Ming might not have that meaning.
At this side, Jiang Yun Zhu left the palace in a carriage. Suddenly, there was the sound of horseshoes coming from behind. Then Zhan Chang Chuan said, "Greeting Commissioner-in-chief Shen."
He came? Jiang Yun Zhu raised the curtain of the carriage. The one sitting upright outside was exactly Shen Feng Ming.
Today's Commissioner-in-chief Shen was still ever-so handsome and full of aura.
"How about I ask Royal Grandmother to give a decree of marriage for us?" Shen Feng Ming said suddenly.
Jiang Yun Zhu originally wanted to say a lot to him, but it was all suppressed by this sentence. Was he serious?
Shen Feng Ming was naturally serious and had thought it through.
"Would Empress Dowager agree?" Jiang Yun Zhu's heart was pounding.
"You agreed?" Instead, Shen Feng Ming asked her this sentence. As long as she agrees, he would persuade the empress dowager.
Jiang Yun Zhu choked. Agree? She didn't seem ready yet. Moreover, she seemed to prefer life in Shiguang Restaurant.
"Let's go. I'll take you back." Shen Feng Ming said.
Jiang Yun Zhu looked at him. There was no displeasure on his face.
"En." She responded.
After they left, three people came from the street nearby. They were Lin Ting An, Lin Qing and Jiang Yun Xiu.
Princess Danyang wasn't the only one who noticed Shiguang Restaurant because of Governor Jingzhao’s demotion. After Lin Ting An entered the capital, he had been secretly looking for Jiang Yun Zhu. But for some reason, he never found her.
After inquiring about the situation of Shiguang Restaurant, he was almost certain that Jiang Yun Zhu must be there.
When he came out today, one of the things he did was to seek Jiang Yun Zhu at the Shiguang Restaurant. Unfortunately, Jiang Yun Zhu had entered the palace. His trip was in vain.
However, he ran into her and Shen Feng Ming here. The two talked very intimately.
Lin Ting An's gaze went dark.
Jiang Yun Xiu saw Jiang Yun Zhu and Shen Feng Ming and was surprised and terrified. Surprised that Jiang Yun Zhu came to the capital. As for being terrified… She was with Lin Ting An these days and found that after he came to the capital from Lu Prefecture, there was an extra painting in the study. The painting was Jiang Yun Zhu. She stood under the sky full of fireworks, looking amazingly beautiful.
"Master, Commissioner-in-chief Shen had been investigating our people recently." Lin Qing noticed Lin Ting An's expression and boldly reminded him. In his opinion, it wasn't worth fighting against Shen Feng Ming for a woman.
Lin Ting An's voice was cold.
"After you go back, go and receive the punishment yourself."
"Yes." Lin Qing quickly knelt down.
Jiang Yun Xiu was there in a stupified daze. Commissioner-in-chief Shen! She followed Lin Ting An these days and learned a lot of things that she didn't know before. In Xia Dynasty, the one called Commissioner-in-chief Shen could only be only Qilin Guards Commissioner-in-chief Shen Feng Ming.
Based on what Lin Ting An and Lin Qing said now, it wasn't difficult for her to guess that the guy just now might be Shen Feng Ming.
He and Jiang Yun Zhu... She knew about it. Their relationship was ambiguous when they were in Wuling County.
She was furious in her heart. Since Jiang Yun Zhu had already climbed the high branch, why did she provoke Eldest Gentleman!
It was said that Shen Feng Ming was fierce and violent. He killed people like hemp. Her life must be hard for her to.... After making such malicious guesses, her heart finally felt a little more balanced.
At this time, Lin Ting An was going to the palace. He was going to the palace to meet Sixth Prince.
At this side, the empress dowager's living quarters were getting more and more lively. The empress dowager didn't want to eat and drink and even the emperor was alarmed. The empress naturally wanted to visit and be ready to serve.
Not long after she arrived, Noble Concubine Wu brought her daughter.
When the two met, they had smiles on their faces. No one knew what they were thinking.
"Royal Grandmother, how do you feel?" Noble Concubine Wu bowed to the Empress Dowager and motioned for Xiao Li Yu to come forward. Xiao Li Yu immediately asked the Empress Dowager with concern.
"You are?" The Empress Dowager didn’t recognize Xiao Li Yu. In her memory, Xiao Li Yu was a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. Not matching up with the one in front of her.
Xiao Li Yu's face froze, "Royal Grandmother, I am Li Yu!"
"Li Yu? You are Li Yu?" The Empress Dowager couldn't believe it and carefully looked at Xiao Li Yu. Then she put her hands on her head, looking very troubled.
"Tenth Princess, still not retreating." The empress spoke at this moment, her voice was slightly cold. Then she directed to Noble Concubine Wu, "Noble Concubine, you should know Royal Mother’s situation. Aren't you deliberately making it difficult for Royal Mother!"
This was such a big hat. Noble Concubine Wu immediately said, "The imperial doctor said that it’ll do Royal Mother good to see old people and old things from the past. Li Yu grew up in the palace and is filial to Royal Mother. Shouldn't she be allowed to serve Royal Mother?"
"Why didn't she come to serve Royal Mother before?" The empress retorted lightly. The meaning was that when the emperor came, she came?
"How would Empress know..."
"Enough." Emperor Qinglong lowly hollered. In the court, there were arguments and it didn’t stop in the harem either.
The empress and Noble Concubine Wu bowed their heads to ask for pardon. Xiao Li Yu also retreated to the side.
At this moment, the palace servants reported Shen Feng Ming’s arrival.
"Let him in." Emperor Qinglong stated. He thought that Shen Feng Ming came to visit because he heard that the Empress Dowager won’t eat. He didn't think much about it.
Princess Danyang next to him was shocked. Her son was here. Was he here to visit the empress dowager, or was he?
Shen Feng Ming entered the room and bowed.
When he bowed the empress dowager, the empress dowager pulled him up and motioned him to sit beside her.
"Why are you free to enter the palace today?" She asked.
"I heard Imperial Grandmother didn't eat in the morning." Shen Feng Ming asked.
"It isn't a big deal for you to make a trip. I feel like I forgot something and lost my appetite for a while." Empress Dowager smiled, "Have you eaten yet? If not, stay for a meal."
Then she directed to Emperor Qinglong and the others, "I have alarmed so many of you." That meant, it was time to see off the guest.
However, she held Shen Feng Ming's hand. It indicated her favoritism toward him.
Though Noble Concubine Wu was annoyed, her face was full of smiles. She said jokingly, "As soon as Feng Ming comes, Royal Mother wants to eat. As expected, Royal Mother loves him the most."
The empress glanced at her and said nothing.
Noble Concubine Wu turned her head and said to Emperor Qinglong, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch soon. This concubine's small kitchen has made your favorite stewed ham with fish maw. Do you want to try it?
As for the Empress Dowager, let Li Yu stay and serve. Let her do her best. "
Noble Concubine Wu had a good plan when she said that. First, she invited the emperor to her palace. Second, Xiao Li Yu staying meant she have a chance to get close to Shen Feng Ming, no?
It seemed that she hadn’t kill the thought of marrying Xiao Li Yu into the Shen Family. Once she had the support of the Shen Family, she would be even more powerful. The empress secretly gritted her teeth. It was a pity that she didn't have a daughter to marry, otherwise it wouldn't be her turn.
But soon, she smirked again. Though she had such good thoughts, would Shen Feng Ming marry? It was simply bringing shame to themselves.
Emperor Qinglong got up. The empress followed suit and retreated too. Noble Concubine Wu left. The empress dowager, Princess Danyang, Shen Feng Ming and Xiao Li Yu remained.
Xiao Li Yu looked at Shen Feng Ming, pondering how to go over and talk.
It so happened that the palace servant brought in tea at this time. She immediately stood up, took it, and handed it to Shen Feng Ming, "Elder Cousin Brother, drink some tea."
"Thank you." Shen Feng Ming took the tea, but didn't drink it. It was put aside.
Xiao Li Yu looked at the cup of tea and tentatively said, "Elder Cousin Brother, I recently got a good horse from the Western Regions. When you are free, help me to have a look."
"I'm busy with state business. Afraid I don't have time. Sixth Prince is also an expert. Princess should ask him for help." Shen Feng Ming said.
Xiao Li Yu bit her lips tightly, her face full of grievances. What exactly did he want? She had already lowered herself like this.
Princess Danyang was drinking tea. She was clear about Noble Concubine Wu and Xiao Li Yu’s thoughts. She thought about when she was young. Wasn’t the current situation the same as them back then?
She didn't want Shen Feng Ming to marry Xiao Li Yu. That’s why she just watched and didn't speak.
The Empress Dowager was talking to Shen Feng Ming, while Princess Danyang was enjoying herself. Only Xiao Li Yu seemed extra.
Since when did she experience this? She stood up.
Princess Danyang looked at her.
"Royal Grandmother, Royal Aunt, I..." Xiao Li Yu's face was pale.
"You're not feeling well. Go back and rest. Royal Mother has me here." Princess Danyang said empathetically.
Xiao Li Yu gritted her teeth and left.
At this time, Jiang Yun Zhu had already prepared the meal. Attendant Qi came in and asked the Empress Dowager if she wanted to eat.
"Set the meal." The Empress Dowager ordered. She happened to be hungry. Then she turned to Princess Danyang and Shen Feng Ming, "It's rare that you are all here. Have a meal with me."
"Yes."
After a while, the meal was served. The one in the middle was Taibai duck. There was lotus leaf congee and a few side dishes left. It was perfect for the empress dowager.
"I’ve been wanting to eat this Taibai duck. Song Guang's illness is cured?" The Empress Dowager happily remarked when she saw the Taibai duck. It seemed like she remembered something joyous.
"Queen, this Taibai Duck isn't made by Song Guang, but by a cook surnamed Jiang." Unlike yesterday, Princess Danyang decided to explain it to the Empress Dowager today.
"Song Guang didn’t make it?" The Empress Dowager took a bite of the duck, "It seemed to be better than Song Guang's."
"Let Miss Jiang come here." Princess Danyang ordered.
Shortly later, Jiang Yun Zhu entered the hall and greeted everyone.
"It turned out to be a girl." The Empress Dowager waved at Jiang Yun Zhu, beckoning her to come over. She looked her up and down.
Jiang Yun Zhu replied to the empress dowager’s questions with ease and courtesy.
"The dishes are good and the person is good." The Empress Dowager finally stated.
Jiang Yun Zhu tactfully backed away.
Princess Danyang paid attention to Shen Feng Ming's expression as soon as Jiang Yun Zhu came in. He usually had a cold face. It was too difficult to see anything from his face.
When Jiang Yun Zhu left, suspicion brewed in Princess Danyang.
After eating, the Empress Dowager wanted to rest. Princess Danyang left with Shen Feng Ming.
By the long palace wall, Princess Danyang finally couldn't help asking Shen Feng Ming, "What do you think of that Miss Jiang? I think her appearance and character are great. How about taking her as a concubine for you?"
Yes, concubine. She felt that with the family status of the Shen Family, accepting Jiang Yun Zhu as a concubine's room wasn't making her aggrieved.
After hearing this, Shen Feng Ming looked straight at Princess Danyang, "No need to trouble Mother. If I like someone, I would definitely marry her."
He declared it quite sonorous and forceful. After finishing speaking, he turned and left regardless of Princess Danyang's reaction.
Princess Danyang stood there. For a moment, she was exasperated. Did Shen Feng Ming want to marry a cook as his wife? Won't their Shen Family become the laughing stock to everyone? For a moment, she felt that Shen Feng Ming might not have that meaning.
At this side, Jiang Yun Zhu left the palace in a carriage. Suddenly, there was the sound of horseshoes coming from behind. Then Zhan Chang Chuan said, "Greeting Commissioner-in-chief Shen."
He came? Jiang Yun Zhu raised the curtain of the carriage. The one sitting upright outside was exactly Shen Feng Ming.
Today's Commissioner-in-chief Shen was still ever-so handsome and full of aura.
"How about I ask Royal Grandmother to give a decree of marriage for us?" Shen Feng Ming said suddenly.
Jiang Yun Zhu originally wanted to say a lot to him, but it was all suppressed by this sentence. Was he serious?
Shen Feng Ming was naturally serious and had thought it through.
"Would Empress Dowager agree?" Jiang Yun Zhu's heart was pounding.
"You agreed?" Instead, Shen Feng Ming asked her this sentence. As long as she agrees, he would persuade the empress dowager.
Jiang Yun Zhu choked. Agree? She didn't seem ready yet. Moreover, she seemed to prefer life in Shiguang Restaurant.
"Let's go. I'll take you back." Shen Feng Ming said.
Jiang Yun Zhu looked at him. There was no displeasure on his face.
"En." She responded.
After they left, three people came from the street nearby. They were Lin Ting An, Lin Qing and Jiang Yun Xiu.
Princess Danyang wasn't the only one who noticed Shiguang Restaurant because of Governor Jingzhao’s demotion. After Lin Ting An entered the capital, he had been secretly looking for Jiang Yun Zhu. But for some reason, he never found her.
After inquiring about the situation of Shiguang Restaurant, he was almost certain that Jiang Yun Zhu must be there.
When he came out today, one of the things he did was to seek Jiang Yun Zhu at the Shiguang Restaurant. Unfortunately, Jiang Yun Zhu had entered the palace. His trip was in vain.
However, he ran into her and Shen Feng Ming here. The two talked very intimately.
Lin Ting An's gaze went dark.
Jiang Yun Xiu saw Jiang Yun Zhu and Shen Feng Ming and was surprised and terrified. Surprised that Jiang Yun Zhu came to the capital. As for being terrified… She was with Lin Ting An these days and found that after he came to the capital from Lu Prefecture, there was an extra painting in the study. The painting was Jiang Yun Zhu. She stood under the sky full of fireworks, looking amazingly beautiful.
"Master, Commissioner-in-chief Shen had been investigating our people recently." Lin Qing noticed Lin Ting An's expression and boldly reminded him. In his opinion, it wasn't worth fighting against Shen Feng Ming for a woman.
Lin Ting An's voice was cold.
"After you go back, go and receive the punishment yourself."
"Yes." Lin Qing quickly knelt down.
Jiang Yun Xiu was there in a stupified daze. Commissioner-in-chief Shen! She followed Lin Ting An these days and learned a lot of things that she didn't know before. In Xia Dynasty, the one called Commissioner-in-chief Shen could only be only Qilin Guards Commissioner-in-chief Shen Feng Ming.
Based on what Lin Ting An and Lin Qing said now, it wasn't difficult for her to guess that the guy just now might be Shen Feng Ming.
He and Jiang Yun Zhu... She knew about it. Their relationship was ambiguous when they were in Wuling County.
She was furious in her heart. Since Jiang Yun Zhu had already climbed the high branch, why did she provoke Eldest Gentleman!
It was said that Shen Feng Ming was fierce and violent. He killed people like hemp. Her life must be hard for her to.... After making such malicious guesses, her heart finally felt a little more balanced.
At this time, Lin Ting An was going to the palace. He was going to the palace to meet Sixth Prince.
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