Chapter 243
His Majesty has always been very concerned about the Shen family's affairs, and once said that any news about the Shen family father and son must be reported immediately.
Shen Zheng's return to the capital was of great importance, so he rushed over to discuss it with His Majesty, and Prince Ye was also on his way.
Song Xuan rubbed his temples, and Shen Qingnian beside him smiled and comforted him, "Your Majesty, state affairs are important."
The matter concerning Shen Zheng and his son is of great importance.
In the end, Song Xuan left with Jin Yi, and Shen Qingnian also returned to the Golden Palace.
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Three days later.
The news that Deputy General Shen had returned to the capital, bringing with him the third prince of the enemy country as a hostage, and that he had led his soldiers to break into the enemy army and retrieve the general's body, had already spread throughout the entire Great Xuan.
With his red-tasseled spear and swift steed, Shen Zheng entered the capital amidst the support and glory of the people, and in their eyes, he was already the new general.
Golden Palace.
Shen Qingnian was playing chess with Xiao Shenxi and Xiao Yanqing. Playing chess can cultivate one's character.
The two little ones are still young and don't know how to play yet. Xiao Yanqing had been exposed to it before, and although she was still a novice, she knew the basic rules.
However, little Shen Xi, who was new to chess, was a bit confused. Fortunately, the little girl was clever and managed to remember a little bit of the rules after Shen Qingnian patiently explained them to her several times.
After playing with the two little ones for a while, she let them play by themselves while she sat aside copying scriptures.
During this period, she would diligently copy for an hour every day, and after accumulating three days' worth, she would have Yan Qing and Xiao Xi send it to Yongshou Palace.
Incense wafted through the air inside the hall. A serene woman bent her head as she copied scriptures, while two little children sat beside her playing chess, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
"I'll get down here," Xiao Shenxi's voice rang out, but a moment later she added, "No, no, I can't get down here!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanqing said, "Xiao Xi, you can't take back your moves. Mother just said that once a move is made, it can't be taken back. You can't cheat!"
Little Shen Xi blinked her big eyes and said, "I'm taking back my move now, and I'll let you take back yours later."
"I see... then go ahead and regret it," Xiao Yanqing felt he hadn't lost out, as he had also considered regretting it earlier.
The two little ones made a happy agreement.
Shen Qingnian, who was engrossed in copying the scriptures, chuckled and shook her head. They really were still just two little kids.
At this moment, Xiaoju and Liu Yurou walked in, both looking rather grim. Xiaoju was carrying several lotus flowers, while Liu Yurou was carrying a bamboo basket filled with some brightly colored mimosa flowers.
The two of them had just gone outside to pick lotus flowers.
Seeing their pale faces, Shen Qingnian paused in her writing and asked, "What happened?"
Liu Yurou shook her head: "It concerns the matter of Vice General Shen's return to the capital. The Empress Dowager should have woken up from her afternoon nap by now. I will take Xiaoxi and Yanqing to deliver the scriptures first, and Xiaoju can explain it to you in detail."
These past few times, she had taken her two children to Yongshou Palace. She felt she couldn't help Qingnian much, so she could only show her obedience to the Empress Dowager.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was not a harsh person and never made things difficult for her.
"Yay! I can go see my grandmother!" Little Shen Xi said impatiently. She had been held back by her mother and wanted to leave for a long time.
There was plenty of food and toys at Grandma's house, and she loved going there to play.
Shen Qingnian shook her head helplessly. She had wanted to teach the little girl chess because she felt that the girl was impulsive and unruly, hoping to temper her temperament.
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