Chapter 313
Even though Shen Zheng had a thousand thoughts and endless indignation, he could only obediently hand the tea he had poured to Shen Qingnian with both hands.
Shen Qingnian picked up the teacup and took a sip, then frowned and said, "This tea is so bitter... General Shen, are you sure you poured the tea correctly?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Xuan ordered, "General Shen, pour another cup for your beloved concubine."
His doting manner made it seem as if he had been bewitched by that enchanting concubine, and he no longer had the cold and stern demeanor of a king.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty truly cherishes your humble servant," Shen Qingnian said, rising to express her gratitude.
Shen Zheng felt utterly humiliated.
This imperial concubine is clearly doing this on purpose; she's truly treating him like a servant!
He couldn't help but say to Song Xuan, "Your Majesty, this tea is indeed unbearably bitter. Please forgive me for not being able to pour a non-bitter tea."
“Then let’s add some sugar. I’ve heard that there’s a kind of tea in Haicheng that can be sweetened. I think adding some sugar to this bitter tea can mask its bitterness, which is feasible,” Shen Qingnian suggested.
When Shen Zheng heard her say that, his eyes turned red with anger.
Song Xuan waved to the palace maid, "Go and fetch some sugar."
A moment later, a palace servant brought over a sugar jar. Shen Zheng poured tea for Shen Qingnian once again. This time, after Shen Qingnian drank the tea, she did not bother Shen Zheng again.
Instead, he frowned and shook his head, saying, "This bitter tea with honey-like sugar doesn't taste as good as I imagined. It seems that General Shen's tea-pouring skills still need to be improved."
Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng almost overturned the table. If Song Xuan hadn't been there, he probably would have already drawn his sword and stabbed Shen Qingnian.
His face was stiff as he cursed Shen Qingnian a thousand times in his heart.
"General Shen, did you hear what my beloved concubine said?" Song Xuan's cold voice came, startling Shen Zheng.
He quickly suppressed his murderous intent and bowed his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand. My tea-pouring skills are lacking, please forgive me."
"I suppose this is General Shen's first time serving someone, so I will be lenient with you this time and you may leave," Shen Qingnian said in a calm tone, and then waved her hand at Shen Zheng.
This attitude is like dismissing a servant.
Shen Zheng left the Imperial Study with his eyes red. Even though he was furious, he could only try his best to endure it. Only after he retreated to the entrance of the Imperial Study did he kick the stone pillar outside the hall hard.
Inside the hall.
Song Xuan summoned Xia Xiazi and asked, "What did General Shen look like when he left just now?"
Xia Zi glanced cautiously at the two steaming teacups on the table before carefully speaking, "Your Majesty, General Shen left with a look of mild anger on his face and a slight redness in his eyes. Before leaving, he kicked the stone pillar twice, and his departing figure was also furious."
General Shen just now seemed to be about to draw his sword and kill someone, but it was clear that he was restraining himself. Even though he was very angry, he only kicked the stone pillar twice.
It should be known that General Shen has a volatile temper. When he gets angry, it's not as simple as kicking a stone pillar a couple of times. He probably only restrains himself because he is in the palace.
Upon hearing Xia Zi's words, Song Xuan turned to look at Shen Qingnian, his voice tinged with a smile: "My beloved consort is truly remarkable, managing to anger General Chen to such an extent."
"If it weren't for Your Majesty's indulgence, how could I dare to do this?" Shen Qingnian replied with a smile.
Everything is understood without words.
To deal with the Shen family father and son, one must provoke them to expose their weaknesses.
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Shen Zheng's side.
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