The two families had dinner together, and afterward, Lin Jiaoniang and Xu Wen returned to their respective courtyards. Sheng Huairen and Master Yu took the two boys to the study, waiting for a full hour before letting them out.

After the child left, Lord Yu bowed and praised him, "As expected of a top scholar, you've taught your son very well. I think next month's Tongsheng exam will be a piece of cake for Shu."

Sheng Huairen, his face flushed with pride, also praised Xing'er: "Brother Yu, Xing'er is smart and talented. I think Xing'er has some understanding of the meaning of the Dharma. I never thought that Master Yu would have such a successor."

After much boasting, the two finally came to the same conclusion. They regretted having sons; a daughter would have made it easier to marry their children. But it wasn't difficult either; perhaps, when Shu and Xing'er's next generation came along, they could have a chance to marry.

The next day, while it was still dark, Sheng Huairen and Lord Yu hurried to the city together. They had to attend court that day and couldn't afford to delay. The women and children set off after breakfast, slowly returning to the city in carriages.

After waking up from her lunch break, Qiu Ling came in with the news: "My Lady, Concubine Chun has committed murder and all evidence is available. The court heard this morning that she was sentenced to death. When she was dragged out of the court, she said she wanted to see my Lady."

Xu Wen, wiping her face with a hot towel, said, "No."

When Xu Wen received a letter from Youyang in the evening, she learned that the eldest lady of the first house had talked with Madam He twice. Unexpectedly, the unintentional words made Madam He give up the idea of ​​marrying into the Cao family.

Later in Youyang's letter, he talked about the third wife. Sheng Huaifeng from the third wife was also having difficulty with one leg, and the third wife had once complained to Li Yuxin about Xu Wen's faults.

After putting down the letter, Xu Wen didn't have any thoughts in her mind. She just wanted the third wife to have less contact with her in the future.

After Xu Wen finished reading the letter, Empress Jing'an also picked up the letter. Princess Jinyi left the palace half a month ago and said she wanted to go to Jiangnan, but the emperor disagreed. Later, Princess Jinyi begged Empress Jing'an, and the emperor agreed.

Look, Empress Jing'an was carefully reading the letter sent from Jiangnan, and the eighth prince sitting in the lower seat was also stretching his neck, wanting to know what was written in the letter.

"The Emperor has arrived." The eunuch's sharp voice announced outside.

Empress Jing'an put down the letter in her hand and, together with the Eighth Prince, greeted the Emperor as he entered: "Your Highness." "Your Highness, your father."

The emperor, dressed in bright yellow, quickly stepped forward to support Empress Jing'an. "Don't be so polite! I've already told you that you don't need to bow to me in this palace." He then glanced at the bowing eighth prince and said, "My son, please get up."

The Emperor took Empress Jing'an in and sat down. Seeing the letter on the table, he asked, "Is it a letter from Jinyi?"

Empress Jing'an nodded as she sat down on the chair. She picked up the letter and handed it to the emperor: "She's like a bird out of a cage this time. I'm afraid I won't be able to catch her again."

Taking the letter, the emperor reassured him, "Don't worry, as long as Jinyi is in our country, there's no need to worry about her not coming back." "Oh, Jinyi is in Yangzhou. Now is the perfect time. People often say that fireworks are everywhere in Yangzhou in March."

After saying that, he continued to watch, and the emperor said, "Jinyi still wants to go to Suzhou and Hangzhou, both are good places."

After reading the letter, the emperor looked at Queen Jing'an with her eyes lost in thought, and recalled how Queen Jing'an had longed for Suzhou and Hang when they were in the prince's mansion. He wanted to make a promise but couldn't open his mouth.

Turning his head to look at the Eighth Prince who was sitting in the lower seat, the Emperor encouraged him, "Little Eight, you must pay more attention to your studies. Read and think more about what's going on in the Imperial Study. If you have any questions, ask your father."

Standing up from his chair, the Eighth Prince respectfully replied, "Yes, Father."

Then the Eighth Prince put aside his respect and acted like an ordinary son and asked, "Father, could you please show me my sister's letter?"

The emperor nodded, and the young eunuch picked up the letter and handed it to the eighth prince.