When did this person return to Beijing? They've been so low-key, not revealing a single word.
Shen Zhiyi lowered his head, pretending to drink tea, while Song Ruoying's eyes were full of joy. "Brother, is the Regent really coming? Is he in the capital?"
“I heard it from my colleagues.” Song Yuxiu sat down and took a sip of tea. “The Empress Dowager intends to use this Pear Orchid Gathering to find a suitable princess for the Regent.”
"Really?" Mother-in-law Chen's eyes lit up instantly, and she glanced at her daughter.
“Mother…” Song Ruoying’s face was full of shyness.
Shen Zhiyi sneered inwardly:
This mother and daughter really dare to think outside the box.
They even set their sights on the regent.
Song Ruoying? She's not worthy!
"Zhiyi, do you know the Regent?" Madam Chen looked at Shen Zhiyi, her attitude much more gentle than usual.
"I don't know him."
“How could I not know him? You’ve been able to come and go from the palace since you were little, and you’re very familiar with several princes. You must know the Regent too.” Song Ruoying twisted the handkerchief in her hand.
"I really don't know him."
Song Ruoying immediately snorted coldly, "Sister-in-law, if you don't want to help with introductions, just say so. Why beat around the bush like this?"
"Ruoying, what are you talking about? What is the Regent's identity? I really don't know him." Shen Zhiyi was telling the truth.
Song Ruoying snorted, "Is what my sister-in-law said a veiled warning that I'm not good enough for her?"
Lin Yaoyao frowned, "Madam, Ruoying is, after all, the daughter of a marquis. Your words are excessive..."
“Mother, elder brother—” Song Ruoying said, feeling very aggrieved, “I never expected that my sister-in-law would always look down on me.”
“Zhiyi, Ruoying admires the Regent. You are a young lady from the Duke’s mansion. Even if you don’t know him, the Regent will give you face. We are all family,” Song Yuxiu said.
"Furthermore, if Ruoying is fortunate enough to gain the favor of the Regent, it would be a great blessing for our family."
“I’ll give it a try, but the Regent is aloof and cold, he might not pay any attention to me.” Shen Zhiyi said as she stood up. “I still have to go and prepare medicine for my husband, so I’ll be leaving now.”
After Shen Zhiyi left, Song Ruoying stomped her feet in frustration.
“Mother—” she tugged at Chen’s sleeve and said coquettishly, “That bitch Shen Zhiyi clearly doesn’t want to help. The opportunity to get to know the Regent is a rare one.”
"I know." Mrs. Chen patted her daughter's hand to comfort her. "Don't worry, Shen Zhi understands and is willing to help you."
Her eyes were filled with a cold, venomous light.
"Mother, what do you mean by that?" Song Ruoying asked curiously.
“It’s just…” Lin Yaoyao walked over and whispered a few words in her ear, and Song Ruoying burst out laughing.
**
When Shen Zhiyi returned to her room after preparing the medicine, Song Yuxiu seemed to have been waiting for her for quite some time.
"Zhiyi, you really don't know the Regent?"
“You also know your father and brother’s identities. If they get too close to the Regent, His Majesty will definitely be worried…” Shen Zhiyi stopped there, “So we really have no contact with each other.”
After thinking about it, Song Yuxiu realized that this was indeed the case.
Both of them held significant military power, and the regent was also a member of the royal family. Getting too close to them could indeed arouse suspicion from above.
Shen Zhiyi continued, "I know Ruoying is ambitious, and as her sister-in-law, I naturally hope she marries well. I can try to help make the match, but I'm not sure if it will work out."
Song Yuxiu's lips instantly curled up, and he reached out to put his arm around her shoulder, but Shen Zhiyi subconsciously dodged, causing him to frown: "Zhiyi?"
"I was just brewing medicine in the kitchen and haven't changed my clothes yet. I smell like medicine all over me, it's really unpleasant," she casually made up an excuse.
"We're husband and wife, I don't mind."
"Drink your medicine first."
Song Yuxiu felt nauseous just from the smell of the medicine. "I've been drinking it for quite a while now, and this medicine is really hard to swallow."
"The last dose is the best medicine."
He nodded, took the medicine bowl, and drank it all in one gulp. A smile appeared on Shen Zhiyi's lips.
"By the way, I'm about to attend the Pear Blossom Gathering hosted by the Empress Dowager. I'll take a break in a few days and accompany you to buy some new clothes and jewelry." Song Yuxiu said gently and considerately. "You've been taking good care of me lately, Madam. After we finish shopping, we'll go to the back mountain of Dajue Temple to see the peach blossoms."
"Just the two of us?"
"And Ruoying and Miss Lin."
“Miss Lin…” Shen Zhiyi raised an eyebrow.
Song Yuxiu noticed that her expression was strange, so he comforted her, "After all, Miss Lin is my mother's savior. Your relationship with my mother has been tense lately, and I would like to take this opportunity to ease the tension between you."
“I know you’ve been feeling wronged these past few days.”
"But you are the most sensible and considerate of the big picture, so you certainly don't want to put me in a difficult position."
Shen Zhiyi nodded with a smile, but inwardly she thought to herself:
Instead of trying to raise money, he invited her to see the peach blossoms.
A few days ago, my mother-in-law was trying to get me back in charge of the household, but she's suddenly quieted down these past two days.
I'm afraid it's not...
They set their sights on her.
Regent?
In the previous life, not long after the regent passed away, the southern barbarians invaded. His deputy general defected to the enemy, resulting in the loss of several cities. Afterwards, the two countries negotiated, but peace was only maintained for half a year before the two sides went to war again.
Several changes of generals resulted in defeats.
No generals available!
Finally, he even transferred his father and brother back from the north to the southern frontier. It was in this battle that his father and brother died, and 80,000 soldiers perished on the frontier.
But if the regent hadn't died in this life, everything would have been different.
perhaps……
He will be a turning point for the Shen family!
After Song Yuxiu left, Shen Zhiyi instructed Hongrui to prepare pen and ink, and then wrote a letter and handed it to her.
When Hongrui arrived at the estate as instructed, she saw Xiao Zhongxuan dressed in white, brewing tea and pruning flower branches with scissors, exuding a leisurely and gentle demeanor.
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