"Your Majesty, I know that after the Crown Princess passes away, Concubine Lu will be promoted to the principal wife.
"In this way, the second grandson born to Lu will become the legitimate son of the crown prince."
"The third grandson born to the Crown Princess will be isolated and helpless in the Eastern Palace."
"After this, the Lu family will deliberately spoil the third grandson and make him disliked by the emperor and the crown prince."
"Instead, he strictly disciplined his own grandson, the Second Emperor, in order to secure a position above all others in the future."
Anaj was originally from the royal family of the previous dynasty and was well aware of the intricacies of the harem.
At this moment, she was listening to Shen Yuyao's story and felt a lot in her heart.
But now, the prince still harbors resentment towards her because of the arranged marriage.
On the wedding day, the prince simply carried Anaj into the East Palace in a sedan chair and did not consummate the marriage.
How could she help the Third Grandson?
Anaj was a little confused, but since the Crown Princess had really passed away, she believed that Shen Yuyao must be someone who could predict the future.
Anaj thought that since Shen Yuyao asked her for help, she would definitely be able to help in the future.
Seeing that Anajee didn't say anything, Shen Yuyao continued, "Your Majesty, I went into the Eastern Palace tonight because I really wanted to ensure a peaceful life for the Third Emperor's grandson."
"Shen Yuyao boldly requested the Empress to obtain the right to raise the Third Prince from the Crown Prince when he was young."
"Wait until the Third Grandson is older, then tell him the truth, so as to prevent the Lu family from being afraid and getting killed."
"If you encounter any emergency, you can go to Yong'an Palace and seek the help of Concubine Li."
Shen Yuyao finished speaking in one breath. She couldn't see Anaj's expression in the darkness, but Shen Yuyao believed that Anaj would do her best.
People are weird with each other sometimes.
With some people, you can be together day and night, but you are always on guard against them; while with some people, you can be trustworthy after only meeting them once.
After a long pause, Anaj finally said, "Since Lord Shen trusts me so much, I will do my best."
"As for the results..."
"I can only seek peace of mind!"
Anaj also understood from this moment that she would embark on the road of competing for favor in the harem, which she once hated so much.
The master of the East Palace is the prince, and she can only live up to Shen Yuyao's trust by winning the prince's favor.
Although competing for favor in the harem is extremely difficult, it is still more interesting than dying in the cold palace.
What's more, Anaj has hundreds of thousands of women and children from the Yuan family behind her, and she also wants to ensure a peaceful life for them!
"In that case, please accept Shen Yuyao's greetings, Your Majesty!"
Shen Yuyao clasped her fists and saluted Anaj.
"Lord Shen..."
"Call me Yuyao."
"Okay, Yuyao, I hope to see you again."
"I will!"
The two people in the darkness each had hope burning in their hearts.
......
When Shen Yuyao returned to the farmhouse, it was already the evening of the next day.
However, Xia Yu did not come back.
In the farmhouse, Zi Su and Xia Xiaoxian were cooking dinner in the kitchen. Tang Wei had not returned yet after going into the city to contact the escort agency.
Shen Yuyao stood in front of the door.
A flock of wild geese flew north, and the sunset glow in the sky was beautiful.
The wisps of smoke from the farmers' houses in the village look like strings holding the geese flying north. From a distance, it looks like someone is flying a kite, which is very beautiful.
Who is Kite?
Who is the line?
In whose hands are these?
Shen Yuyao narrowed her eyes. At this moment, she felt a rare sense of comfort.
Shen Yuyao knew that it would be difficult to have a peaceful and quiet day like today again.
"Miss, it's time to eat." Zi Su waved at her with a smile.
Xia Xiaoxian held a steamed bun in her hand and waved it at her.
"Mother, eat some steamed buns."
Shen Yuyao nodded and walked over. She was too tired last night and hadn't eaten anything, so her stomach was already rumbling.
Food cooked with Perilla frutescens has never been as delicious as food cooked with Angelica dahurica.
There were a few steamed buns and a plate of scrambled eggs with vegetables on the table.
At this time, Shen Yuyao no longer disliked it. She picked up the steamed bun, shook it at Xia Xiaoxian, and started eating it with big mouthfuls.
Eat when you are hungry, it is delicious!
After dinner, it was already dark.
Xia Yu still hasn't come back.
Zi Su was busy cleaning the house, while Shen Yuyao took Xia Xiaoxian's hand and walked around in the yard.
It is said to help the little princess digest her food.
Shen Yuyao's eyes were fixed on the door of the farmhouse.
Until it was completely dark.
She couldn't see anyone either.
Shen Yuyao felt a little puzzled. Why didn’t Tang Wei and Xia Yu come back in time?
Allowing Shen Yuyao to leave the palace and return to Prince Ning's fiefdom was a special decree issued by the Empress.
Before leaving, the Queen specifically told Shen Yuyao that she had sent a message to Prince Ning, who would rush to the border of Yanjing to meet her as soon as possible.
Finally, he did not forget to instruct Shen Yuyao to give birth to another child for the royal family as soon as possible.
Have another child?
Shen Yuyao really never thought that she and Xia Yu were now more like two grasshoppers tied together by fate.
We share honor and disgrace, but are separated in heart.
Shen Yuyao thought of Tang Wei again.
That day when Shen Yuyao left the palace, Tang Wei was waiting for her at the palace gate with the emperor's secret order.
The emperor asked Tang Wei to escort Shen Yuyao to Yanjing, and asked Tang Wei to bring Shen Yuyao the Black Dragon Guard's special envoy token and the Black Dragon Guard's python robe.
The token is engraved with: As if I were here in person.
The python robe is embroidered with a five-clawed dragon pattern.
The emperor's oral instruction to Shen Yuyao was to inspect the officials of the prefectures along the way. Tang Wei was the messenger between the emperor and Shen Yuyao.
Shen Yuyao began to feel uneasy.
Xia Xiaoxian lay on the table and said, "Mom, don't be afraid."
Shen Yuyao nodded and asked with a smile: "Mother has a little fairy treasure, how can she be afraid?"
Zi Su teased Xia Xiaoxian, "Little Princess, have you ever been afraid?"
Xia Xiaoxian tilted her head, thought for a while, and then said seriously: "Xiaoxian didn't have it before, but now I have it!"
Shen Yuyao listened and found it interesting and asked, "What is the little fairy afraid of?"
Xia Xiaoxian: "Xiaoxian is afraid of losing her mother."
Shen Yuyao listened so much that her eyes turned red and she almost couldn't hold back her tears.
......
Shen Yuyao didn't sleep well all night. She fell asleep only in the morning, and when she woke up it was already bright.
The sun is shining today and the whole farmhouse seems to be shining.
Shen Yuyao didn't see Xia Xiaoxian.
Perilla is in the yard, drying quilts.
As soon as Zi Su saw Shen Yuyao, she smiled and said, "Princess Xiaoxian wet the bed again last night."
Shen Yuyao asked: "Xiaoxian, where did she go?"
"In the morning, Lord Tang returned, and Princess Xiaoxian pestered him to go pick some wild flowers."
Zi Su said, "Miss, there is rice in the pot, I will bring it to you."
"Let's have lunch together. Is the prince back?" Shen Yuyao asked.
Zi Su had already turned around and walked towards the kitchen. "The prince hasn't come back yet. Miss, you must try the steamed buns I made this morning."
Shen Yuyao nodded, then turned and looked outside the yard.
This turn of head scared Shen Yuyao.
Prince Ning Xia Yu was carrying a monk on his back. He walked into the yard and shouted, "Princess, help!"
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