Shangguan Shu put down his pen and sighed, "Actually, I don't want to go either."
He couldn't get along among the princes-in-law and was excluded.
But he was so embarrassed that he wanted to go, because every time he went, he felt that Zhao Ying loved him very much. He was simply the treasure in Zhao Ying's heart. At one point, he even felt that in Zhao Ying's heart, he was more important than Yue'er.
It's a really pleasant feeling.
What was even more pleasing was that someone outside the door announced that Zhao Ying was coming to see him.
Shangguan Shu's eyes lit up, and he lifted his robe neatly and went forward to meet her.
"Ying'er..."
Then the next second, he was dazzled by what was in Zhao Ying's arms.
What is that so bright?
Shangguan Shu faced the light and couldn't see clearly.
Just as I was wondering, the familiar baby voice sounded in my mind again.
Daddy is dressed so plainly, why isn't he wearing any flowers? He must not have had his mother make him any jewelry, right? Is it because his mother is so stingy that he wants to steal my wealthy mother?
Shangguan Shu: ...Okay, he knows what it is.
Shangguan Shu narrowed his eyes and looked over. Shangguan Qingyue was grinning at him. There was a golden light on his head. From a distance, one would want to worship him. They thought that the little Buddha had come to the world!
Shangguan Shu smiled helplessly and reached out to hug Shangguan Qingyue.
The moment I got it... wow, it's quite heavy. How many things did I carry with me?
Zhao Ying found a seat and sat down.
Yu Xi brought the tea and then walked out.
"Ying'er, do you have something to talk to me about?"
Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu indifferently, and suddenly curved her lips into a smile, which made Shangguan Shu's eyes a little confused.
Zhao Ying said softly, "There are some things... There have been too many gifts recently, and I've been keeping a record of the list. Houzhu told me today that the warehouse is full, and some things are difficult for us to keep. I was thinking of returning them quietly after the New Year."
"But during this period, I'm worried that someone might be up to no good. Losing ordinary things is fine, but if they lose something important, it will cause trouble. So I came to discuss this with you. I'm going to seal the warehouse today. The warehouse is your storehouse, so I'm here to ask you about it."
After they got married, Shangguan Shu was the one who supported the family, and she was the housekeeper. All the expenses came from Shangguan Shu's big treasury. Part of her dowry and personal property was kept in the small treasury in Ganyuan, and part was kept in the princess's mansion ten miles away.
Shangguan Shu was a wealthy man, and his Shangguan family was a noble family with a long history. Before her Zhao family moved into the Forbidden City, the Shangguan family was already a prosperous and powerful family in the capital, so their family wealth was very rich.
Shangguan Shu was quite generous to her. Whenever he had new things, he would send them to her garden in boxes. She was always in charge of the household expenses. When it came to the annual settlement, she would be dazzled by looking at the account books.
She had never suspected Shangguan Shu of having any second thoughts before, so she had never been on guard.
Now, Zhao Yao is short of money, and she can't let Shangguan Shu keep a strange woman!
Shangguan Shu nodded upon hearing this. "You're right. You're the mistress of the household. You don't need to ask me when you make a decision. I always trust you."
Zhao Ying didn't say anything else, just said, "In that case, leave the key with me for now." She changed the subject, "You're unemployed now, without your salary. I heard you've been busy with social engagements lately. If you're short of money, have Yu Xi come to me. I'll give you whatever you need. Don't worry, I won't set any limits for you."
The words were caring, considerate and beyond reproach.
Shangguan Shu, however, had no intention of listening to what followed. His mind and eyes were filled with Zhao Ying's words, "I heard you've had a lot of social engagements recently..." What did this mean? It meant that although Zhao Ying didn't see him, she was secretly inquiring about him and caring about him!
Shangguan Shu was distracted for a long time until he felt a sharp pain between his nails. He suddenly came to his senses, looked down, and his eyes widened.
Shangguan Qingyue sat on his lap, holding his fingers with one hand and a hairpin with the other, her eyes sharp as she carefully used the hairpin to pry open his fingernails...
If a child is quiet, he must be up to something...
Daddy's fingers are so long! If I put the hairpins in them, wow, they would look really nice and wouldn't fall off easily. Daddy would definitely like it!
[Daddy, don't be sad. Although you have a stingy mother, you have a generous daughter... Yue'er will give all five hairpins to you! Don't be so moved that you cry!]
Shangguan Shu: ...
Zhao Ying: Phew... Her Yue'er is so filial!
Shangguan Shu pulled his hand away expressionlessly and looked at Zhao Ying, but he put on a smile and said, "Ying'er, there's no need for Yu Xi and Yu Jie to come to you. If I need money, I can just go to Ganyuan and find you myself."
Zhao Ying: ...
Shangguan Qingyue: [Oh, my mother is so pitiful. Not only does she have to support five siblings, but she also has to support my father...]
[Speaking of which, why did my traitorous father suddenly decide to resign? ]
How can one rebel after resigning from office?
[Let me think...isn't it time for the imperial examination leak case to start? I remember it was around the Chinese New Year...]
Shangguan Qingyue was speaking, not noticing that Shangguan Shu's body stiffened.
Zhao Ying narrowed her eyes and looked at Shangguan Shu with an unfriendly look.
What is the imperial examination leak case?
Could it be that Shangguan Shu did something behind her back again?
Shangguan Shu felt like he had a thorn in his back and was pricking his thighs with a needle. He was extremely anxious. He had finally managed to ease his relationship with Zhao Ying, but this incident happened again... He didn't want to break the happy and comfortable life that was like walking on thin ice. Couldn't he just indulge in it for a moment longer?
He swallowed his saliva, his face calmed down, and he explained to Zhao Ying in a low voice, "Ying'er, listen to me..."
This matter was indeed planned by him before, but he has been paying no attention to what is happening outside recently and has forgotten about it.
At this moment, a message came from outside, "Second Master and Zhou Hanlin are here..."
Shangguan Shu frowned.
Although he forgot about this incident, Shangguan Zhu, a key backbone of Shangguan Shu Group, did not forget it.
This is the most crucial step in overthrowing the prince.
The crown prince is deeply favored by the emperor and has a firm seat in the Eastern Palace. It is not easy to overthrow him. The only way is to make him alienated from Emperor Jianxi step by step!
Last night, Emperor Jianxi summoned the chief examiner Liu Xiang and the deputy examiner Zhou Changsheng. Emperor Jianxi suddenly had an idea and came up with a good topic. He specially summoned the two of them to draft the topic and seal the paper.
Two months before the Spring Examination, the topic had already been prepared.
And just after Liu Xiang and Zhou Changsheng left the palace, the imperial examination questions, like wild weeds growing wildly in spring, instantly covered the entire capital.
Shangguan Zhu brought Zhou Changsheng here, firstly to commend Zhou Changsheng, and secondly to ask Shangguan Shu what to do next. Most importantly, he wanted to remind him not to forget their goal!
He believed that his wise and decisive elder brother might indulge in the gentleness of the world for a while, but he would eventually wake up.
At this point, emotions can no longer control their minds. Even if it is not for Princess Huaian, he will aim for the throne and fulfill their long-cherished wish.
"Your humble servant Zhou Changsheng pays respects to His Majesty!"
[Zhou Changsheng? Turns out he is Zhou Changsheng!!]
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