Chapter 69 I Want Him to Be My Prince Consort
"Perhaps, the same name."
Shen Lingshu lowered her eyes. This cousin was the one who was forced to marry the princess. He studied hard for ten years, but ended up in jail just because he didn't want to marry the princess.
"No way." Zhu Xin said hesitantly: "My cousin is smart. If he takes the exam, he will definitely be admitted to the university."
"You'll know once you see it." Shen Lingshu lifted the curtain and looked out. After entering the street, she couldn't tell at all that it was only noon.
"Steamed buns, big and fragrant buns."
"Rouge, the newest rouge."
"Candied haws."
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The hawkers' cries were full of fireworks, and Shen Lingshu, who was sitting in the carriage, could even smell the fragrance of buns and wontons.
Shen Lingshu found everything new and interesting. The last time she returned to the Shen Mansion, she didn't have time to pay attention to these things, and she went all the way to the teahouse in a lively manner.
Mingxianglou.
Probably because today is the only way for the parade for the top scholar, the first floor is already crowded with people.
Qing Wu led Shen Lingshu in through the back door and went directly to the second floor. Compared with the crowded first floor, the environment on the second floor was particularly quiet. Apart from the guards and maids, there were only Chu Cong and Princess Ling Zhao.
"Why are you here?"
The moment Princess Lingzhao saw Shen Lingshu coming with a big belly, she immediately frowned and said, "Second brother, you spoil her too much. She's still going out with such a big belly?"
Before Chu Cong could speak, Shen Lingshu held her waist with one hand and gently stroked her belly with the other, smiling and saying, "Princess, you are too serious. It is precisely because you are pregnant that you should go out and walk around."
"Today is the top scholar's parade, and the kids want to join in the fun."
Shen Lingshu's gaze fell on Princess Lingzhao. She asked with concern, "I wonder if the princess has found the young man in green holding the tiger lantern she was looking for?"
With just one sentence, Princess Lingzhao's face darkened instantly. She looked at Shen Lingshu coldly. She was wearing a light green dress, which made her look bright and beautiful.
"How dare you mock this princess?"
Ling Zhao took a step forward, and Shen Lingshu subconsciously hid behind Chu Cong, and hurriedly explained: "Princess, you misunderstood. I just care about you, Your Majesty. I really don't have any other intentions."
Shen Lingshu looked at Chu Cong sincerely and explained anxiously: "I really just want to care about the princess."
Her sparkling eyes were filled with anxiety and discomfort of being misunderstood.
Chu Cong took her hand and patted it to comfort her. He said, "Ling Zhao, Ling Shu didn't mean anything else. She just wanted to care about you. She had a fright a few days ago. The doctor said that going out for a walk more often would be good for the baby."
Princess Lingzhao looked at Shen Lingshu deeply, then smiled and said, "Second brother is right. I just can't find the person, so I'm a little irritated."
"When second brother's twins are born, I, as their aunt, will definitely give them a generous gift."
Princess Lingzhao ignored Shen Lingshu and asked, "Brother is busy now. When can the three of us brothers and sisters have dinner together?"
"good."
Chu Cong thought of the reinstated crown prince, who was now in his prime. His elder brother had become much calmer now.
"Second brother, have you ever seen the number one scholar? Is he old?"
Princess Lingzhao asked curiously, sitting by the window, chattering non-stop, completely ignoring Shen Lingshu.
Shen Lingshu raised her eyebrows. Fortunately, this floor belonged to Prince Lin. She chose a seat by the window and sat down. There was delicious food in front of her. She didn't care about Princess Lingzhao's isolation.
Seeing her happy and contented, gazing out the window with curiosity, Chu Cong waved to Qing Wu and told him to prepare some more food.
Soon, in addition to snacks, Shen Lingshu also had some special foods in front of her, such as wontons with thin skin and large fillings, big meat buns, and soy milk with a strong bean flavor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shen Lingshu was thinking about why she was not full after eating the snacks. Now she was eating while waiting for the number one scholar parade. There were more and more people lining the streets, and it was very lively.
Now, Shen Lingshu knew why she had to come so early. If she had been a little later, the streets would have been packed with people, and she, a pregnant woman, couldn't have come.
"Second brother is so good to Aunt Shen."
Princess Ling Zhao said sourly, and asked: "Second brother, why did you only bring Concubine Shen here? Why didn't the concubines and other concubines come to watch the fun together? It would be good to have more people to accompany you."
The most important thing is that Shen Lingshu's beautiful face, coupled with the favor of her second brother, really makes her jealous.
"The concubine is copying scriptures and chanting Buddhist scriptures. She doesn't like this kind of hustle and bustle." Chu Cong's expression turned colder. In two months, Ling Shu's baby will be born, and he doesn't want any accidents to happen.
"oh."
Noticing Chu Cong's dissatisfaction, Princess Ling Zhao smiled and said, "My second brother will soon be a father. If mother knew, she would definitely be happy for him."
When talking about the late queen, Chu Cong's eyes softened. In his memory, the late queen was a very gentle person.
"Yes, if the Queen Mother knew, she would definitely be happy."
Chu Cong's attention was diverted instantly. Shen Lingshu, who was eating a hearty breakfast, saw this scene. It seemed that Princess Lingzhao knew how to use her advantages.
The champion hadn't arrived yet, and seeing more and more people downstairs was also a kind of excitement. As the officers and soldiers ahead cleared the way, the sound of drums and music could be heard faintly. Shen Lingshu listened to Zhu Xin's excited voice and said, "Master, is the champion coming?"
"It should be."
Shen Lingshu looked towards the direction of the imperial palace, and only then did she understand why Chu Cong chose this teahouse. It was simply the best viewing spot. She could see the ceremonial procession from afar, as well as the number one scholar riding a maroon horse with a big red flower in his hair.
It was too far away to see what the top scorer looked like. Behind him were two people walking side by side, also wearing big red flowers. They should be the second and third place scorers.
The sound of drums and music grew louder and louder. The imperial guards' flags and drums were in a lively and festive mood. The imperial horses were ridden with golden saddles. The number one scholar was full of vigor and energy, and the beard on his lips was almost standing up to the sky.
"Why is the top scholar so old?"
Princess Lingzhao looked at the number one scholar with disappointment in her eyes. Then, she looked at the number two scholar who was closest to them and murmured, "The number two scholar looks quite old."
The next moment, when Princess Lingzhao saw the third place winner next to her, her eyes lit up. She stood up excitedly, moved closer to the windowsill, and stared at the third place winner's face.
Compared with the beard of the top scholar and the maturity of the second place, the handsome and handsome third place scholar is the most dazzling one in the crowd.
Under the bright morning sun, he was dressed in a red robe and looked full of vigor and vitality, as if he was the same young man in green standing on the bridge at the Lantern Festival that day, just as elegant and graceful.
Boom, boom.
Princess Lingzhao seemed to feel her heartbeat like thunder, until the figures in the parade gradually faded away. She excitedly said, "Second brother, it's him!"
Princess Ling Zhao excitedly pointed at the back of the third place winner and said, "I want him to be my consort!"
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