After finishing her reprimand, Madam Shen instructed the eldest wife: "When you send Ninth Sister out later, take another look to see if there is anything too much or too little. Make sure nothing goes wrong."

Seeing that she took the matter very seriously, Zhao stepped forward and bowed in agreement.

Shen Mingzhuang also stepped forward to kowtow and bid farewell. When she heard Old Madam Shen say that entering the palace was not the same as being at home and that she had to be careful in everything she did, she had a vague feeling of being married.

After being delayed for half an hour at Meishou Hall, the first wife, second wife, third wife, and a house full of brothers and sisters escorted Shen Mingzhuang to the front yard.

Shen Anqing, being the eldest and most mature among his brothers, instructed Shen Mingzhuang: "The palace is not like home. If there is anything you do wrong, you must be more patient. You are entering the palace as a female official in charge of ink, so you must be even more careful with your words and actions. You should know what to say and what not to say..."

He spoke just like his grandfather, Shen Bochun, nagging her on what to be careful about after entering the palace.

Shen Mingzhuang agreed to everything, but he roughly understood that this was probably something his eldest uncle from the Shen family had asked him to do on his behalf.

Firstly, it could strengthen the bond between the siblings; secondly, since he was an elder and didn't yet know what would happen in the future, having Shen Anqing step in would leave him some leeway.

"Now that you're in the palace, I really won't have anyone to play with at home. Do you think I can come to the palace to play with you in the future?" Shen Ming'e still held her hand reluctantly, her words carrying a touch of innocence.

Shen Anzhang had been watching his elder brother's reprimand and felt very proud. But when Shen Ming'e said this, he put on a stern face and said, "The palace is not home. You can't just go there whenever you want. Just don't cause trouble for the family!"

This wasn't a very appropriate remark. Shen Anqing frowned, about to say something, when she noticed her third aunt, Lin, staring at them with a resentful expression. Her lips twitched, and she swallowed the words she was about to say.

At this moment, Lin wasn't angry at Shen Ming'e; she was just holding back her anger!

When Granny Jiang told her that Shen Mingzhuang was going to bring Wenxin to the palace, she was stunned. When did she become so close to Biyue Tower?!

Since returning from Jiangzhou, Shen Mingzhuang has never done a good deed. She's a busybody, meddling in other people's business. Does she really think that once she's in the palace, her stepmother can't control her anymore?

Lin was furious and ordered Granny Jiang to quickly find a family for Shen Mingzhuang to settle down in. She said it would be best to choose a family with difficult in-laws, a shrewish sister-in-law, a lecherous husband, and a chaotic household!

Even if Shen Mingzhuang comes crying and begging her, it won't do any good. If she dares to make her uncomfortable, she has plenty of ways to make her even more uncomfortable.

Thinking of this, the resentment in her heart subsided considerably. She watched Shen Mingzhuang board the palace carriage before lowering her eyes.

Inside the carriage, Man Huan looked nervous, glancing at Wen Xin and then at Shen Mingzhuang, hesitating several times before speaking.

Shen Mingzhuang patted the back of her hand without saying anything.

That madman Jiang Wang actually sent ten eunuchs to escort her into the palace. Does she have wings or fangs? Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?

Because he was personally dispatched by the Emperor, he passed through all three gates of the imperial city easily, but was stopped at the last palace gate.

An accompanying eunuch stepped forward and explained, "This was designated by His Majesty, and it has already been checked beforehand."

The other person didn't speak, but walked around the carriage once. Suddenly, he used the hilt of his sword to lift the curtain of the carriage. Sunlight suddenly shone in, and Shen Mingzhuang subconsciously closed his eyes. His long eyelashes fluttered, casting a small shadow on that beautiful face. A bright and beautiful woman with red lips and white teeth, this was the female official Feng Mo whom the emperor had personally selected to enter the palace.

Song Yu's lips curled slightly, and a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes. Truly, a foolish ruler is in power, a misfortune for heaven!

Shen Mingzhuang hadn't expected someone to suddenly lift the curtain. She was quite uncomfortable from the strong sunlight. After adjusting for a bit, she glanced sideways, her displeasure undisguised.

Song Yu met her gaze directly, and Shen Mingzhuang was taken aback by her woman-like appearance. A sharp shout rang in his ears.

"Let them through!"