Lord Zhang, a hero who saves the beauty, falls in love with Shen Ruyun at first sight. Upon learning that she is the youngest daughter of the Duke of Shen, who has been pampered in his household, he shamelessly proposes to her.
He solemnly promised that he would treat Shen Ruyun well.
The Shen family, seeing that Lord Zhang was sincere, facilitated the marriage.
She also changed Shen Ruyun's name to Shen Wan, and claimed to the outside world that she was in poor health and had never seen a stranger before, so no one noticed anything was wrong.
Song Yue held Shen Wan's hand, looked her up and down, smiled and said congratulations, then turned to instruct Amber to fetch a congratulatory gift.
It is a pair of auspicious mandarin duck jade pendants.
"Well... then I'll gladly accept your offer. Thank you, Crown Princess." Shen Wan accepted with a smile.
The two chatted for a while longer. At this moment, Shen Wan exuded a girlish shyness, and her eyes were sparkling.
After chatting for a while, Lady Shen sent Shen Wan away, her joking expression fading. She lowered her voice and whispered in Song Yue's ear, "The Duke is in charge of escorting the grain supplies. He has always been careful and cautious, never daring to be careless in the slightest, yet he still got robbed."
Song Yue frowned.
"Among the confiscated grain, a considerable amount was laced with five-stone powder. The Duke dared not alert the enemy, so he specifically sent me to report this to the Crown Princess. Once the soldiers eat this grain laced with five-stone powder, it won't be long before they become addicted and lose all will to fight," said the Duchess of Shen Guoguo earnestly.
"How could this be!" Song Yue exclaimed in fury.
"The Duke secretly sent people to investigate, and the people who sell grain are unaware of this matter. In another town, many people have contracted a strange disease."
Lady Shen, the Duchess of Shen, asked with great concern, "Could this be related to Japan?"
Song Yue raised an eyebrow: "Why do you say that, Duchess?"
"I heard from the Duke that such strange arts often happen in Japan, so I secretly speculated about it."
Song Yue pursed her lips: "I am already aware of this matter, thank you for reminding me, Madam."
"This is what the Duke's Mansion should do." Duchess Shen was glad that she hadn't opposed Song Yue back then, but had woken up in time, which led to the Duke's Mansion's glory today.
She naturally stood firmly on the side of the Crown Prince's faction.
After seeing off Lady Shen and her daughter, Song Yue got up and went to the Hall of State Affairs. When the eunuch saw her, he immediately stepped forward and greeted her: "Crown Princess."
Where is His Highness?
"Your Highness, His Highness is discussing important matters with several ministers."
Upon hearing this, she went to the side hall to wait.
Yun Ke arrived in a hurry shortly after I sat down, his anger still lingering on his face. He asked softly, "Why are you here?"
Seeing Yun Ke's tired face, she felt a pang of heartache: "The Duchess just went to Yikun Palace. Is Your Highness worried about the provisions?"
Yun Ke nodded, his anger blazing: "These villains are too insidious. They secretly infiltrated Northern Chu to cause trouble. Fortunately, the Duke discovered them in time, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Song Yue suddenly said, "Your Highness, I have a plan."
"Your Highness has bestowed the title of Princess Liang Ying upon her, and has ordered the Prince Consort to assist the Duke of Shen in escorting grain supplies. Furthermore, the entire Liang Ying family has been summoned to the palace to accompany me."
Princess Liang Ying's businesses spanned across Northern Chu, Southern Xinjiang, and even Eastern Ying, making her incredibly wealthy. The issue of supplies would have to be resolved by getting them back from the princess.
The imperial edict bestowing the title of "Consort" was issued just as Princess Liang Ying was munching on fruit. Suddenly, she became a Consort. Before the smile on her lips could even bloom, the Crown Prince, in the name of the Emperor of Northern Chu, ordered the Consort's clan to enter the palace to accompany the Crown Princess and assist her in managing the six palaces.
Princess Liang Ying frowned.
"***, His Majesty also said that he wants the Imperial Son-in-Law to assist the Duke of Shen in transporting grain supplies," the young eunuch said.
"Is this the Emperor's will?"
The young eunuch nodded: "It was an imperial edict sent by His Majesty at breakneck speed."
Liang Ying looked conflicted. She had finally managed to improve her relationship with her husband, but now he had been assigned to escort grain supplies. Wouldn't that mean they would have to separate?
“***, many people would love to escort grain supplies. Once we win the battle, the Emperor will surely reward your household handsomely,” the young eunuch said.
Liang Ying snorted twice. She dared not covet the wealth and glory that did not belong to her, as long as no one plotted against her.
Even if they disagree, they can only grit their teeth and agree.
Upon receiving the imperial decree, he immediately packed his things and moved into the palace, settling down in the Jinxiu Palace next to the Yikun Palace. The next day, the prince consort went out with the Duke of Shen to prepare provisions.
Despite Liang Ying's reluctance to see Song Yue, the two eventually met, even though the two palaces were separated by only a wall.
“***.” Song Yue smiled sweetly.
Liang Ying felt a chill run down her spine, her brows furrowed, and an ominous premonition lingered in her heart.
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