Chapter 61 She has been socializing for most of the day, and she still has to work overtime at night?

When Shen Chaoyan returned to the banquet, before she sat down, she saw three figures walking towards Sikong Yan.

"My humble servant Zhang Huaimin."

"My humble servant Wen Xingjian."

"My humble servant Luo Shanzhi."

After the three introduced themselves, they raised their glasses and said in unison, "A toast to the emperor and the nobles."

Among the three of them, Shen Chaoyan had only met the newly crowned top scholar Zhang Huaimin once.

Wen Xingjian is the son of the Grand Secretary Wen Boyan. He is worthy of being a young man from an aristocratic family. No matter his appearance and talent, he is indeed first-class.

Shen Chaoyan's eyes swept over him and fell on the middle-aged man standing at the end.

[Luo Shanzhi, 41 years old, is the real third place in this spring examination. 】

When the results were announced, Sikong Yan not only crossed out Dai Bixiu's name, but also announced to the world that no male member of the Dai family would be allowed to take the imperial examination.

The second place was left vacant this time to let everyone know that cheating will not end well, and will even harm future generations!

However, although Luo Shanzhi's name was not written into the top three, his treatment was the same as that of the third place winner Wen Xingjian, and he also joined the Hanlin Academy.

Sikong Yan's eyes swept through them and finally settled on the first place winner Zhang Huaimin.

In this palace examination, Zhang Huaimin was very talented and had good insights, so he was impressed by this man.

But when he was toasting, Zhang Huaimin's eyes were always on Shen Chaoyan, as if he knew her by heart?

And Shen Chaoyan also saw that Zhang Huaimin recognized her.

She didn't think it was a big deal. After all, she went to Li Ze Academy in disguise as a man just for convenience. She didn't want to hide her gender.

So, she raised her glass to him and said, "Master Zhang, I haven't had a chance to say congratulations to you on your success."

Zhang Huaimin raised his glass with both hands and saluted her, grateful and emotional, "If it weren't for you and Master Shen who cleared my suspicion, I'm afraid I would have died in prison. I will never forget such a kindness."

Before the palace examination, the murder case in Li Ze Academy also alarmed Sikong Yan.

Therefore, he specially sent Shen Qingyuan to investigate.

When the real murderer was caught, he personally praised Shen Qingyuan.

It turned out that Shen Chaoyan also contributed to this.

"My father is the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. It is his duty to find out the truth, redress the injustice for the deceased, and catch the real murderer. Zhang Xiuzhuan, don't take it to heart. You are now in high school, which is the result of hard study. In the future, you will follow a wise ruler like the emperor to benefit the people, which will also be a blessing for the people of Daxia."

"Yes, I will be loyal to the emperor and ensure the safety of the country!"

Sikong Yan chatted with Wen Xingjian and Luo Shanzhi for a few more words, and the three returned to their seats.

Shen Chaoyan looked at Zhang Huaimin's back as he walked away, and she felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment in her heart.

At this moment, Zhang Huaimin was no longer a paper man. He was born in poverty, cared about the people, had flesh and blood, and had great talent.

It's great that she can participate in the murder case of Li Ze Academy and clear his suspicion!

Just as she was looking at Zhang Huaimin, Sikong Yan beside her was glaring at her.

In this selection, it was his great fortune to have the help of Shen Chaoyan, to stay away from villains and get rid of treacherous people.

The birthday banquet came to an end with the ministers toasting the empress dowager.

No one mentioned the affair between Jia Senqin and the palace maid, but everyone knew it. Jia Yushi was afraid that he would be dragged down by his lustful son and bid farewell to the officialdom.

"Ouch!"

When Su Qiu was helping the empress dowager back to Shoukang Palace, she stepped on something and suddenly slipped.

The Queen Mother saw that she almost fell, and raised her eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I tripped and frightened the Queen Mother. I deserve to die."

Su Qiu bent down to apologize, and found that the thing under her feet looked familiar, so she picked it up. When she took a look, her face changed, "This is..."

The round tube in her hand was almost the same as the lip balm that Shen Qingwan gave to the Queen Mother.

It was the one that Madam Wei threw away.

After the Queen Mother saw clearly what was in her hand, she did not say anything, but her eyes became a little heavier.

Shen Qingwan, she actually gave her the lip balm that others had thrown away. Did she really think she was old and confused?

That night, the Queen Mother gave the set of lip balm that Shen Qingwan gave her to the servants.

As the night deepened, the guests dispersed, and the Yu Garden returned to peace.

After Shen Chaoyan returned to the Feiyan Palace, she fell directly on the bed.

Attending a birthday banquet was like fighting a war, and she was so tired that her bones were about to fall apart.

"My lady, the hot water is ready, you can take a bath."

"Green Gua, can I go to bed without taking a bath? I'm so sleepy!" Shen Chaoyan hugged the pillow without even raising her eyelids.

Beside the bed, the warm orange light of the candlelight reflected on her, illuminating her lazy sleeping posture.

"But... I'm here to see the emperor!"

Green Gua was about to persuade her when she saw a tall, bright yellow figure striding into the palace gate and walking towards the bed.

Shen Chaoyan yawned, turned over and turned his head to face her, "Lugua, you have also learned bad things! But you can't fool me. The emperor drank a lot of wine today. It is estimated that he has already been lying on the dragon couch and can't even get up."

So many ministers toasted to Sikong Yan during the day, and Sikong Yan accepted all the toasts. It is estimated that he drank two or three pots.

She only drank half a pot, and now her brain can't work, let alone Sikong Yan.

"No..."

Lugua saw that her mistress didn't believe her, and was about to explain, but was stopped by Sikong Yan.

Sikong Yan waved his hand at her, and then glanced at the door of the palace.

Lugua immediately understood, bowed, and hurriedly left.

After going out, he even closed the door considerately.

Her mistress was going to be honored with the emperor's favor again, so she had to stay outside the palace and not let anyone in to disturb her.

"My beloved concubine."

When she heard Sikong Yan's affectionate call, Shen Chaoyan was startled and sat up from the bed.

The tyrant actually came?

She thought that the cuckold was just joking!

So, she had to work overtime at night after socializing for most of the day?

Shen Chaoyan complained a lot in her heart, but her face was gentle and respectful, "Long live the emperor."

She was about to get out of bed to salute, but Sikong Yan raised his hand to support her, "My beloved concubine, there is no need to be polite."

At this time, Shen Chaoyan had taken off the hairpin she wore during the day, and her black hair was casually scattered on her shoulders, which made her skin look as white as jade.

Sikong Yan looked at her pretty face and breathed heavily.

Shen Chaoyan looked up and met his eyes that were stained by alcohol. "Is Your Majesty tired? Lugua has prepared some water. I will ask someone to come in and help Your Majesty change clothes and take a bath."

"No need."

Sikong Huang did not let her ask anyone to come in. Instead, he leaned over to close the distance between them. "I just heard your maid say that you didn't take a bath either?"

He was so close that Shen Chaoyan could smell the strong smell of alcohol on him.

When she thought about being caught by a man for being lazy, she immediately replied, "I was just getting ready to wash, and here comes your Majesty! It's getting late, and you must be tired. Why don't you go back and rest early? I won't keep you tonight."

Sikong Xun heard that she was about to chase him away, but pretended not to understand, "Today, I heard Zhang Xiuzhuan mention the murder case in Li Ze Academy, and I learned that my beloved concubine had helped Zhang Aiqing clear his grievances. My beloved concubine is so capable, and I came here so late because I was planning to reward her."

Hearing this, Shen Chaoyan's eyes lit up, and she was happy in her heart, but she was pretending to be polite, "Oh! I did what I thought I should do. You can just come in person so late at night, why do you bring a reward? Your Majesty, you are too polite!"

She spoke beautifully, but she had already stretched her neck and looked towards the palace door quietly.

Where is Li Guanghe?

Why don't you bring in the reward?

Let her see what good things the tyrant has rewarded her with!

Sikong Yan looked at her money-obsessed look with a smile on his face, "Since my beloved concubine has a noble character, why don't you forget about the reward?"

"Eh——" Shen Chaoyan pulled his sleeve and rolled her eyes, "I don't mind, but Your Majesty, your words are golden. If you don't keep your word, it will not sound good if it gets out."

Sikong Yan nodded thoughtfully, "My beloved concubine is right."

"So what?" Shen Chaoyan's ten fingers danced happily, making the action of grabbing money.

Sikong Yan glanced at her flexible ten fingers, not knowing what he thought of, his Adam's apple couldn't help but slide up and down a few times.

Then, his tall figure approached the person on the bed.

Shen Chaoyan was waiting for the reward when she suddenly felt a darkening in front of her eyes.

Her slender waist was held by a pair of strong arms.

Then, she was lifted up from the bed by the man.

Sikong Yan opened his long legs and walked towards the bathroom next door.