Chapter 244
She looked at me, Liu Yurou, and instructed, "Mother, please take Xiaoxi and Yan Qinglian's calligraphy with you as well."
Once the Shen family matter is settled, young Shen Xi will also enter the Imperial Academy with Yan Qing.
In order to help Xiao Shenxi adapt as soon as possible, Shen Qingnian has begun to urge her to practice calligraphy. She is not strict with her, and it doesn't matter whether she writes well or poorly.
Liu Yurou nodded upon hearing this: "I understand, Qingnian, you can rest assured."
A moment later, the two little ones went to Yongshou Palace with Liu Yurou. In addition to the palace maids and old women, Shen Qingnian also sent Zhu Lan to go with them.
After everyone had left, Xiaoju told them what she had just heard: "Miss, it was Vice General Shen Zheng who returned. His Majesty appointed him as a general as soon as he entered the palace."
Shen Qingnian remained calm. She had already heard about it when she was with the man in the Ice Palace that day.
She said in a calm tone, "Deputy General Shen has made a great contribution this time, and he should be promoted."
Xiaoju nodded, her tone somewhat solemn: "General Shen entered the palace at noon today and not only was he personally appointed as the Grand General Who Protects the Nation by His Majesty, but His Majesty also bestowed upon him a general's mansion."
Not only that, this servant also overheard at the lotus pond that General Shen was accompanied not only by the hostage Third Prince, but also by the envoy from Chongmeng Kingdom, all of whom His Majesty has placed in the palace.”
Shen Qingnian frowned slightly and looked at Xiaoju: "You mean the Chongmeng Kingdom sent an envoy?"
The hostage was the third prince of Chongmeng Kingdom. The envoy went with the hostage. What was Chongmeng planning?
"Yes, this servant also finds it a bit strange. Moreover, this servant has also heard that the envoy from Chongmeng Kingdom is actually the eldest prince of the current dynasty. Two princes entering an enemy country is simply unheard of!" Xiaoju's tone was somewhat excited and worried.
Shen Qingnian was also somewhat surprised, as it was indeed unprecedented for a prince to serve as an envoy to another country.
A doubt arose in her heart. Chongmeng Kingdom was not a small country. Although its strength was slightly inferior to Xuan Kingdom, it was not so great that it would send a prince as an envoy.
This operation not only puts the prince in danger, but also makes Chongmeng Kingdom lose face. Does this great nation have no one to serve as an envoy?
Seeing that Shen Qingnian remained silent, Xiaoju became anxious: "Miss, when the Chongmeng envoy comes, he might mention the marriage alliance. What should we do then?"
If Chongmeng were to propose a marriage alliance with His Majesty, how would her young mistress possibly cope? Her young mistress doesn't even have a proper rank...
When a prince from another country is captured, the only options to exchange him for the prince are to cede territory or arrange a marriage alliance – these are the old rules.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian raised an eyebrow, but her heart remained unmoved.
If she had learned of this while she was in Jiangnan, she would have thought the man would agree to the marriage alliance, and she would have been glad she left. But now she wouldn't think that way. Instead, she would think about the situation in Da Xuan...
At this moment, a palace servant came to announce that His Majesty had sent someone. Shen Qingnian looked at Xiaoju, who had an anxious expression, and reassured her before having the servant bring her into the palace.
Soon, Xia Zi walked in with a big smile on his face. He was carrying something in his hand, which was covered with a black cloth.
Xia Zi raised both hands: "Miss Liu, His Majesty specially instructed me to deliver this to you."
Shen Qingnian lifted the black cloth, revealing a pair of earrings—the same red jade earrings from years ago...
After learning the truth, Song Xuan was furious. He not only stepped on the double-sided embroidery, but also lost the earrings. However, he ran back and retrieved them at midnight. Still feeling upset, he put them away in a drawer that was out of sight.
Thinking that out of sight, out of mind, does indeed give one a bit of backbone.
Shen Qingnian picked up the earrings with a slight brightening in her eyes. A faint joy welled up in her heart, and a smile appeared on her face.
The earrings they sent were far more valuable than any rare or precious treasures.
Seeing her smile, Xia Zi smiled and said, "General Shen has returned to court. His Majesty is very busy, so he specially sent these earrings. His Majesty sent this servant to convey his sentiments."
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