Chapter 327 The Mistress of a Wealthy Family Turns Her Own Tide After Opening the Book (25)

What a terrible thing!

What a tragedy!!

Gao Yan spoke casually, disregarding the lives of others, with a hint of excitement in his peach blossom eyes.

"Tell me more about Jin Shu."

"Your Highness, I dare not address you as an elder, but now I have to say some things. Jin Shu is the wife of a loyal and righteous man. In this life, let alone remarrying, even divorce is impossible!"

Whatever your thoughts are, you'd better keep them to yourself as soon as possible, otherwise, if the Empress finds out, the consequences will be unimaginable!

Lu Yan, however, looked unconvinced.

“I know all that you’re saying. If my mother finds out what I’m thinking, Jin Shu’s future will definitely be difficult. So don’t worry, I won’t let anyone else know.”

He'd gone mad. At this moment, he was still thinking about Jin Shu's situation, completely oblivious to the punishment he might face.

“You know about this, I know about it, and… Jin Shu also knows about it. If anyone else finds out, Auntie, you’ll have to give me an explanation.”

"..."

What a little beast! What does this have to do with her? How did she become an accomplice?

The banquet also came to an end after the competition.

The Queen left first, followed by all the remaining guests.

Jin Shu was about to get into the carriage with her three sons when she was stopped by two guards.

"Madam Lu, our Highness has something to say to you."

Jin Shu guessed that Lu Yan was going to cause trouble, so she calmly let the three children get into the carriage first, while she followed the two guards into another low-key and luxurious carriage in the corner.

Lu Yan changed his clothes, wearing a dark green python robe that made his complexion appear even whiter and more dignified.

Just as Jin Shu was about to bow, the other person reached out and stopped her.

"Miss Jin, you're too kind."

Jin Girl?

Jin Shu had never heard anyone address her like that before; after all, anyone who knew her name should know that she was already married.

She remained calm and stood up to look at the other person.

"Does His Highness the Eleventh Prince have summoned me to give me some instructions?"

"Miss Jin's performance on the field today truly impressed me. I never imagined that the Jin family, a family steeped in scholarship, could raise such a gifted and talented person as you."

"Calling her over here is definitely not something that can be done with just a few words of praise," Jin Shu said, lowering her eyes.

"Your Highness flatters me."

"After today's competition, I still feel that my horsemanship and archery skills need improvement, but there is no one in the palace who can teach me. I called you here today to discuss this with you. Since your brother will also be an official in the court in the future, why not make him a Royal Guard? He can teach me horsemanship and archery while patrolling the palace."

Jin Shu never expected that the Eleventh Prince would be so eager to learn. Not only was he not angry at being outdone, but he also wanted to become his apprentice.

The Imperial Guard Commander was the commander of the Imperial Guards in the palace. There were three Imperial Guard Commanders in the entire palace, commanding 30,000 guards. They were genuine fifth-rank officials with real power and a superior status.

With His Highness saying that, how could Jin Shu possibly refuse?

"Then I would like to thank Your Highness on behalf of my brother."

The Eleventh Prince is the Empress Dowager's most beloved grandson. Now that the Empress Dowager is ruling from behind the curtain, this little problem is probably just a matter of a word from Lu Yan.

"No need for thanks. As a prince, it is natural for me to recommend the virtuous and capable. However, your brother should be most grateful to you. If it weren't for you, who in the world would know your brother's abilities?"

These few words were so well-chosen that Jin Shu felt no discomfort whatsoever.

But it is precisely this comfort that is the strangest thing.

If you don't feel much tension or fear when chatting with someone in a superior position, it's definitely because that person is doing it on purpose.

Jin Shu glanced at Lu Yan, wondering what he was after.

"Your Highness is wise and mighty, I thank you."

The words "your subject's wife" caused Lu Yan's brows to furrow imperceptibly.

However, he quickly returned to normal, his eyes were calm, and his attitude was gentle.

"Yes, that's why I called you here. It's getting late, Miss Jin, you should head back soon."

Jin Shu bid farewell to Lu Yan and returned to her own carriage.

Lu Xu leaned closer and asked.

"Mom, where have you been?"

"It's nothing, someone just talked to me about something. You must be hungry, go home and eat."

With the spring banquet over, the year-end matters are finally concluded.

Jin Shu finally had some free time to enjoy some peaceful days.

All of this is mainly thanks to Jin Shu's efforts in the early stages. The old lady, who was the only one in the entire mansion who dared to act up in front of her, has now completely given up and stays in the Buddhist hall all day long. She rarely even comes out to eat with Jin Shu.

Those cousins ​​who used to fawn over Jin Shu at the drop of a hat have recently become quite obedient.

Lu Gu, the only one who would give Jin Shu a little trouble, has been completely reformed since returning from the Spring Banquet. He is not only more diligent in his studies, but he can also grit his teeth and keep up with Lu Xu and Lu Huai's pace when practicing boxing.

Today, the Duke's mansion is a place of joy, harmony, and happiness.

The Jin family of Qingyang also sent someone to invite Jin Shu back to her parents' home for a visit.

Jin Shu's family had always doted on her, especially Jin Chengli, who, even after she got married, would always think of his sister first, no matter what good things happened.

So when Kim Seung-rye suddenly received the imperial decree from His Majesty ordering him to serve as an official in the court, he was completely stunned.

Finally, it was only when his father pushed him to receive the imperial decree that Jin Chengli came to his senses and avoided making a big fool of himself.

As soon as Jin Shu arrived at her doorstep, more than a dozen members of the Jin family's direct line were waiting outside.

Mrs. Jin stepped forward first and took her daughter's hand, her eyes brimming with tears of emotion.

"You silly child, you've quietly secured such a great job for your brother. How can I ever thank you enough?"

Even the usually serious and taciturn Mr. Jin spoke solemnly.

"The Jin family is relying on you this time. Your brother is neither good at literature nor martial arts. I thought the Qingyang Jin clan was going to be completely ruined in his hands. I never expected... that you, his sister, would help him take the position."

In other words, you are a great benefactor of the Kim family; even your brother wouldn't be too much to kowtow to you.

Jin Chengli really wanted to kowtow to Jin Shu.

No one knew better than him how difficult it was for someone from a prominent family to become an official in the imperial court.

Even compared to ordinary people, His Majesty would not prioritize him.

He thought he had no hope of ever entering the court, but unexpectedly, his sister paved the way for him without him having to work hard.

Moreover, it was paved with a broad and wide road.

Imperial Guard Commandant! That's an official position that so many people dream of! A fifth-rank official, wielding real power, and so many people would try to curry favor with him.

The imperial edict had just been issued, and this morning the threshold of the Jin family's house was almost broken by a constant stream of guests.

Who wouldn't want to curry favor with the future Imperial Guard?

(End of this chapter)