Chapter 258
If it were any other official, he would have asked them to wait, but since it was General Shen, who was currently enjoying great influence, he had no choice but to inform him!
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian's blush faded considerably. She looked at Song Xuan and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, state affairs are of utmost importance."
Song Xuan felt a tightness in his chest, but ultimately he left.
The Shen family father and son's matter is indeed a big deal, as it relates to when Qing Nian's identity can be revealed.
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A few days later, the autumn chill grew stronger, and the wind blew more vigorously than usual.
Xiao Shenxi and Xiao Yanqing insisted that Shen Qingnian accompany them to fly kites.
Shen Qingnian chose to go today. Although she knew the palace was safe, she was still shaken by the incident with the bandits and brought many palace servants with her.
The kite-flying area was chosen to be an open space not far from the Imperial Garden.
Shen Qingnian sat on a stone bench, with some pastries on the stone table, and Xiao Ju also brewed a pot of tea.
Sipping tea while watching kites is quite pleasant.
Xiao Ju, accompanied by palace servants, accompanied two little ones to fly kites in an open space. The children's clear laughter drifted to Shen Qingnian's ears on the autumn wind.
"The little princess and the little prince are truly happy," Zhu Lan couldn't help but exclaim from behind.
Before Miss Liu and her daughter returned to the palace, the young prince had never been so happy. Back then, the young prince was well-mannered and upright, and his little face would never show such a happy smile.
Shen Qingnian glanced at Zhu Lan and said, "Xiao Xi is lively and will also make Yan Qing more lively."
Zhu Lan nodded with a smile.
Just then, two little kids in front of us exclaimed in surprise.
"Mommy, the kite broke!" Little Shen Xi, covered in sweat, ran towards Shen Qingnian, saying this.
Shen Qingnian looked up at the sky, where the kite with its string broken was falling towards the palace next to her, carried by the autumn wind.
Xiao Shenxi and Xiao Yanqing ran over one after the other, both little ones with sweat on their faces from playing. Zhu Lan picked up a handkerchief and carefully wiped their faces.
"Mother, Mother, let's hurry and pick up the kite! That kite was made by Brother Jin, it's the best and the biggest!" Little Shen Xi said anxiously.
The kite was specially made by Jin Yi; it was big and sturdy, and it was decorated with the little one's favorite animals. Naturally, they were reluctant to part with it.
Shen Qingnian stood up: "Mother will go with you to pick them up."
The entire harem was almost empty. The palace where the goddess lived was remote and not next to the imperial garden.
A moment later, Shen Qingnian stood with two little ones in front of the palace where the kite had fallen; the vermilion palace gates were closed.
She glanced at Xiaoju and gestured, "Go and see if there are any palace servants guarding the gate inside."
Each palace had palace servants on duty.
After Xiaoju agreed, she stepped forward. She had just reached the palace gate when she heard the sound of a zither coming from inside.
The zither music was clear and melodious, carrying with it loneliness and sorrow.
Shen Qingnian frowned slightly, and little Shen Xi beside her exclaimed in surprise: "Wow! This palace is actually inhabited!"
Xiaoju looked at Shen Qingnian, clearly asking whether to continue knocking.
The goddess resides in a remote temple, so only the hostage prince of Chongmeng remains.
Shen Qingnian had also thought of this, and she gestured to Xiaoju: "Knock on the door."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoju raised her hand again to knock on the door, but the vermilion door was opened from the inside.
[Just a little bit of meat scraps, don't be disgusted, darlings, mua! (*╯3╰)]
A new character from Proton! Can you guess if he's good or bad?
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