Chapter 86 Meeting Qin Shangyu Again

The emperor and the new female doctor were having a great time together, but the atmosphere in Yiyue Palace was cold and tense.

"Bitch! One leaves and another comes!" Concubine Jia yelled at Chen angrily.

Chen had always looked down on her stupid and unreasonable sister-in-law. She said with a cold expression, "Your elder brother only told me to tell you to stop thinking about those things and think of ways to keep His Majesty's heart so that His Majesty can appoint a crown prince as soon as possible. If your son can ascend to the throne, who can surpass you in the future!"

"But... the eldest and second princes born by the Queen came first, so how could it be my son's turn?" Concubine Jia hesitated and didn't quite dare to believe it.

Chen sighed as she looked at her stupidity. Fortunately, the Fourth Prince was not as good as his mother. She leaned over to Concubine Jia and whispered, "Doesn't His Majesty like the Fourth Prince the most? He once said that the Fourth Prince is most like him. As long as His Majesty likes the Fourth Prince, there will be a chance. Your Majesty, please don't be jealous over that Saint Girl and make His Majesty annoyed!"

Concubine Jia stared at her sister-in-law in a daze and said angrily, "Do I have to ask His Majesty to marry her myself?"

Chen glanced at her from head to toe, "For your son's sake, you really have to do it!"

Concubine Jia couldn't help sobbing, "Sister-in-law, I, I feel so sad!" Zeng Lan'er and Emperor Sheng Yuan knew each other when they were young and they had feelings for each other.

Chen's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and she said, "Only those who endure the most hardships can achieve the highest position. Your Majesty, just keep His Majesty calm. Your eldest brother will make plans for you with the Fourth Prince."

Concubine Jia seemed to have heard it and nodded heavily. As long as it was for her son, she would persist no matter how hard it was...

Because of Chen's words, Concubine Jia did not bother Jiang Yuyan for a while. She was very surprised. She had no chance to do anything.

Emperor Shengyuan doted on her greatly, not only asking for her food, clothing and everything else to be done in a meticulous manner, but also summoning her to the imperial study after the morning court session to accompany him. She looked as enthusiastic as a young man who had just begun to fall in love.

Those who are loved are always fearless.

Jiang Yuyan did whatever she wanted. After checking Ping'an's pulse, she would do some odd jobs. Sometimes she would grind ink, sometimes she would turn the pages of a book, and sometimes when the ministers were discussing matters, Jiang Yuyan would sit aside and eat some cakes like a hamster.

Emperor Sheng Yuan smiled dotingly from time to time. He felt that as time went by, the Saint had become more worldly-wise. Her temperament seemed particularly pure and moving, which was different from her bright and flamboyant appearance. The days spent together like this were actually more relaxing and joyful than ever before. He just felt that he loved her more and more.

The ministers who were discussing the matter were horrified. They had never seen His Majesty like this before! At the next morning court session, they wrote letters to advise the emperor that it was inappropriate for the female doctor to accompany the emperor in the imperial study, and that her words and deeds were erratic and that she was arrogant because of her favor. They asked His Majesty not to show too much favor to her and chill the hearts of the empress in the palace.

Emperor Sheng Yuan was naturally surprised. He had finally met a woman he loved, so he just spoiled her. What did these old men have to do with it? He immediately reprimanded them for interfering in the emperor's internal affairs without thinking about state affairs. They were really bored. The old ministers were so scared that they asked for forgiveness.

Jiang Yuyan smiled slightly when she heard this. She hadn't done anything yet, but she had become a beauty who brought disaster to the country?

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Now it is just the beginning of the year, and the Ministry of Revenue needs to make a budget for the court's expenses, and report to the emperor one by one which areas need to be increased and which areas need to be reduced.

Emperor Sheng Yuan didn't like seeing those old men recently. After receiving the memorial from the Minister of Revenue, he picked a minister he liked to report to him.

When Qin Shangyu walked into the imperial study, he saw the beautiful woman he had met at the palace banquet sitting below the emperor, supporting her chin with one hand and flipping through a book with the other. Her lazy look was almost exactly like Jiang Yuyan's.

The frost and snow on his face faded away, and Qin Shangyu showed a warm and peaceful expression, just like before.

Jiang Yuyan met his gaze, but only for a moment, then lowered her head.

When Emperor Sheng Yuan saw the minister, he thought of Jiang. Out of guilt for Jiang, he did not make things difficult for him.

Qin Shangyu reported the budget and arrangements of the Ministry of Revenue for this year. Emperor Shengyuan occasionally raised questions, and Qin Shangyu answered them one by one. For a while, the emperor and his subjects were in harmony.

“Heh…” Jiang Yuyan yawned.

Emperor Sheng Yuan heard this and asked earnestly, "Are you sleepy, Saint?"

"Yes, I'm a little sleepy. I missed home last night and didn't sleep well." Jiang Yuyan replied embarrassedly.

"Then I'll have someone send you back to rest." Emperor Sheng Yuan was exceptionally gentle.

An ordinary woman would probably feel flattered by the emperor's concern, but Jiang Yuyan simply replied very naturally: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Xiaowu should be waiting outside. Just ask him to take me back."

After saying that, he smiled.

Emperor Sheng Yuan smiled tenderly, "Go!"

Jiang Yuyan left the imperial study but did not go far.

Qin Shangyu came out not long after. He was slightly surprised when he saw the beauty standing under the plum tree on the side of the road.

When the beauty raised her head, the curve of her neck was exactly the same as Jiang Yuyan's.

His pupils suddenly shrank and his heart was in turmoil.

The beauty on the other side stopped him, "Master Qin!"

Qin Shangyu curled his fingers, stared at Jiang Yuyan, and said stiffly: "What's the matter?"

Jiang Yuyan was stunned. She felt that Qin Shangyu had indeed changed a lot. He would never be so rude in the past.

"I heard that Lord Qin was awarded the title of the third place in the imperial examination two years ago. Today I see that he is indeed a young talent."

Jiang Yuyan smiled, folded a plum branch towards herself and sniffed it gently.

"You are too kind, Saint." Qin Shangyu said coldly.

"I heard that Lord Qin's wife hasn't returned for two years, but Lord Qin has been living in the Jiang Mansion all this time. He is really affectionate and loving. I envy this woman so much." Jiang Yuyan felt that he was so cold and straightforward that she couldn't continue talking.

Qin Shangyu looked at her solemnly, "How did the Saint know about me?"

"This is just a small matter to me..." Jiang Yuyan waved her hand indifferently.

"It's just a small matter. Why would the Saint investigate such a small matter?"

Jiang Yuyan choked. How could her gentle and kind Shang Yu become like this? He was so persistent and frightening. She couldn't help but feel annoyed. She just wanted to take the opportunity to say a few words to him.

"I think Lady Qin is very beautiful and she has taken a fancy to you. Is this an acceptable reason?" Jiang Yuyan said frivolously.

The beauty showed her kindness, but Qin Shangyu frowned, "Saint, don't talk nonsense, I'm already a married man!"

"...If your wife never comes back, does Lord Qin have to stay with her forever? What a waste of your youth?" Jiang Yuyan was not afraid of him and continued to step on his tail.

Sure enough, Qin Shangyu's face suddenly darkened, "It has nothing to do with you!"

So he ran away and ignored it.

Jiang Yuyan stayed where she was, smiling.

Qin Shangyu was inexplicably anxious and could not help but look back. The beauty's eyes were gentle and bright. He felt his heart skip a beat and he even forgot to breathe.