Chapter 55
"How is His Highness?"
Yesterday, Song Xuan left after bringing her back, presumably to deal with Lin Yue'er and her father in a hurry. Although the emperor entrusted the matter entirely to Shen Zheng, he would also send Song Xuan to keep an eye on things.
Xia Zi's smile brightened even more when she heard her ask about Song Xuan: "Your Highness worked with Lord Shen until late last night. After finishing, Your Highness went to find the Emperor to draft the imperial edict to appoint the Crown Princess."
He didn't return to the East Palace until dawn; His Highness was very worried about you.
The Emperor was woken up from his bed in the middle of the night by His Highness, and he was extremely anxious, which shows how anxious His Highness was.
Shen Qingnian blushed slightly and nodded gently: "Your Highness is very busy with state affairs. I really troubled Your Highness yesterday."
“What trouble is there? If you have been wronged, His Highness will be very distressed. The Lin family father and daughter have been imprisoned. With His Highness protecting you from now on, you no longer need to live in fear,” Xia Zi’s tone was exceptionally warm.
His Highness is extremely fond of Miss Shen, so naturally, he, as her servant, must also treat her well.
After giving his instructions, Xiazi led the dozen or so palace servants away in a grand procession.
Shen Zheng walked up to Shen Qingnian with a big smile on his face: "Qingnian, you did a great job!"
"It's all thanks to Father," Shen Qingnian said, her eyes lowered, looking exceptionally docile.
Shen Zheng took Shen Qingnian to the study. The father and daughter didn't even glance at Madam Shen the whole time, as if Madam Shen were invisible.
Madam Shen's injuries had not yet healed. Her face was very pale, and she was being supported by her maid as she swayed precariously. At this moment, there was only one new maid beside her.
All the maids and servants who used to be by her side were dealt with by Shen Zheng. It was Shen Qingnian who plotted against her!
If she had someone else at her disposal, she probably would have already poisoned Aunt Liu; there would have been no need for that slow-acting poison...
Inside the study.
Shen Zheng sat at the desk, while Shen Qingnian stood beside him, her head slightly lowered as she ground ink.
“Father, I would like to go and see my aunt,” Shen Qingnian said softly.
Shen Zheng was writing with his head down. He paused for a moment, then said, "Before your wedding to the Crown Prince, you may visit Concubine Liu once. After you enter the Eastern Palace, you must put your heart away and not think about Concubine Liu anymore. You must not mention her in your letters home."
"Once you give birth to a legitimate son, I will arrange your future with Concubine Liu."
Shen Qingnian replied obediently, "Yes, Father."
Then she asked, "Father, how is Aunt's health? It's almost summer now, I wonder if Aunt's health is better than it was in winter."
Shen Zheng frowned slightly. If he didn't need Shen Qingnian, he wouldn't care about Aunt Liu at all. Now that he was being asked this, he felt a little impatient and casually replied, "The same as usual."
“Yes,” Shen Qingnian replied.
Shen Zheng looked at Shen Qingnian beside him, his gentle tone tinged with displeasure: "I have people watching over Aunt Liu every day, so you don't need to worry. You just need to keep a firm grip on the Crown Prince's heart. This is good for both of us."
Shen Qingnian nodded obediently as always. She only stayed in the study for a short while before Shen Zheng dismissed her.
Soon, the news that Shen Qingnian had been made Crown Princess by the Emperor spread throughout the capital, and the news that Lin Yue'er and her father had been imprisoned also spread.
No one expected things to turn out this way, and no one expected Lin Yue'er and her father to end up like this. Everyone couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Throughout the battle for the Crown Princess, Shen Qingnian maintained the demeanor of a noble lady from a prominent family. She was kind and very talented, and everyone felt that she was a perfect match for His Highness the Crown Prince.
Right now, everyone in the capital city except Ye Lingzhou, who is heartbroken, is happy for Shen Qingnian.
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