He saved his own life.
Helped him ascend the throne and become emperor.
Even the regents were properly appointed; they were all capable and indispensable ministers.
He was of mediocre talent and could not achieve imperial power on his own. He had to rely on his uncle. He could see that his uncle doted on his aunt. However, he did not take her with him on this expedition and left her in the capital. This was also a signal to him.
He had no intention of usurping the throne.
After all, who would hand over their weakness?
This is about trusting yourself.
Moreover, since his ascension to the throne, the Imperial Uncle has only offered some suggestions and has not been overly involved in politics. It was also his initiative to go to the southern border, because only by securing the country can it be stabilized.
As my father said:
She couldn't defeat the imperial uncle.
Therefore, if Zhou Yuanbi wanted to secure his position, he would treat Shen Zhiyi even better, just as he would respect his imperial uncle.
When Shen Zhiyi left the palace, she overheard a conversation among the palace maids:
"The Empress Dowager has really gone mad. Ever since the Emperor Emeritus fell seriously ill, she has been talking nonsense all day long."
"Indeed, last night she was kneeling in the courtyard, begging Consort Xiao for forgiveness."
"So, Consort Xiao really didn't commit suicide for love, but was forced to her death?"
Shh, don't say it.
...
Zhou Xuance didn't mention what happened back then to her, and Shen Zhiyi didn't ask any more questions, but she could roughly guess what had happened.
After returning home, she asked her maid to grind ink and picked up her brush to write a letter to Zhou Xuance. However, as soon as she put pen to paper, she didn't know what to write. Looking at the magnolia tree in the mansion, she sketched a picture for him.
Zhou Xuance was very excited when he received the letter.
His subordinates all felt that the prince had indeed changed a lot since his marriage.
He even dismissed everyone, burned incense and brewed tea, creating a very ritualistic atmosphere, before carefully opening the letter from home. After all, this was the first time he had received a letter from home in his more than ten years of military service.
Finish,
It turned out to be a painting, a tree, a... magnolia tree.
After a moment of stunned silence, he chuckled softly.
"Shen Yiyi, you really know how to shirk your responsibilities."
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