Pine and Bamboo Hall.
Si Jiangzhi scraped the foam off the tea with a tea lid. Hearing that Jiang He had angered the Crown Princess, his feelings were undoubtedly the most complicated in the entire Eastern Palace. He had sent Jiang He to the Crown Princess. He couldn't say he was overly happy about Jiang He's fall from favor, but he was certainly pleased.
His mother's idea was successful in terms of purpose. The Princess finally summoned him to her favor because of Jiang He, and he finally lost his virginity. But being favored for such a reason made him feel only shame.
Before he married, he was known as one of the four great talents of the capital, along with Shen Hean, Pei Jiuchuan, and Xiao Songhan. However, his momentum surpassed those three, and many considered him the leader of the four. How proud he was then, and how destitute he is now.
Xia He saw his master's expression gradually becoming uglier. He was worried about how angry Si Jiangzhi would get in the next moment.
But then Si Jiangzhi sighed softly, "Chen Hean was strangled to death by the Princess Royal, and Pei Jiuchuan committed suicide because he couldn't accept being divorced by Song Shiying. Xiao Songhan used to rely on Xiao Guijun in the palace, but now that Xiao Guijun has been deposed, he, as a man with the surname Xiao, has also been implicated and is now half-useless. Compared to them, I'm actually living the best life. This really shows how unpredictable things are."
Si Jiangzhi gently placed the teacup on the table. "A few days ago, my mother sent me a colorful phoenix carved from deep-sea coral. It symbolizes good luck and peace. Your Highness is in a bad mood right now. Please move the colorful phoenix from the storeroom. I will go to Guangming Palace now and give it to Your Highness."
Xia He was quite surprised that Si Jiangzhi didn't get angry. He had never expected that the young master, instead of complaining about the fate, would remember the Duke of Liang's instructions and offer the colorful phoenix to please the princess.
Si Jiangzhi cast a cold gaze upon Xia He's face. "Mother and Father both treasure me like a treasure. I've always been spontaneous, but I'm not a fool. The Eastern Palace isn't the Duke of Liang's residence. No one can tolerate my willfulness. Xia He, the look in your eyes makes me feel very uncomfortable. If you look at me like that again, I'll have your eyes gouged out."
Xia He was horrified by the cold gaze. Si Jiangzhi had already called in other servants to dress her. Xia He was his father's trusted confidant, always considering his best interests. He valued her greatly. But he could not tolerate Xia He making decisions for him, under the pretext of favoring him.
Si Jiangzhi changed his clothes quickly and walked in front. Xia He followed him half a step slower, holding a silver box containing a colorful phoenix in her hand.
All the way to Guangming Palace.
When Shi Qi heard that it was Si Jiangzhi who wanted to see him, he did not send a servant to dismiss him, but went out in person, "Her Highness is angry right now, Prince Shujun, please come at another time, don't offend Her Highness and get scolded for nothing."
Si Jiangzhi thanked Shi Qi for his kindness, but insisted on meeting Ling Shumo.
Si Jiangzhi has always been generous. For the sake of money, Shi Qi tried to persuade him a few more times, but Si Jiangzhi refused to listen. Shi Qi had no choice but to pass on the news that Si Jiangzhi had arrived.
When Si Jiangzhi saw Ling Shumo, he bowed and knelt on the ground, "I have committed a crime and have come to ask for punishment from Your Highness."
Ling Shumo didn't say anything and motioned for him to continue.
Si Jiangzhi said, "I heard that Jiang He destroyed the relics of the late Princess Crown Prince. He was sent to Your Highness by me. I should share the responsibility for his mistakes."
Before Pei Jiusheng's death, the position of Princess Consort had been abolished by the emperor. In fact, Si Jiangzhi should not call him the former Princess Consort anymore, but Si Jiangzhi knew Ling Shumo's feelings for Pei Jiusheng, and saying this showed his respect for Pei Jiusheng.
Ling Shumo certainly couldn't blame Si Jiangzhi. She stepped forward and helped him up. "This matter has nothing to do with you. There's no need to kneel here and reflect on yourself. Speaking of which, your mother was truly thoughtful in finding someone as beautiful as Jiang He and then sending her to me through you."
Si Jiangzhi turned around and looked at Xia He. "Speaking of mother, your mother recently obtained a colorful phoenix carved from deep-sea coral stone. It's said to symbolize good fortune, prosperity, and well-being. Jiang He did something awful today and angered His Highness. Anger is harmful to the body, and your mother said this coral stone can calm the mind. So, I thought I'd offer this colorful phoenix to Your Highness as an apology."
Xia He gently placed the tray in her hand on the table, and then uncovered the silk covering the tray.
The coral phoenix, with its azure blue and reddish-brown colors, finally saw the light of day.
The phoenix's feathers are carved from lapis lazuli and turquoise, and are shimmering and dazzling.
Ling Shumo's hand gently caressed Caifeng. Standing closer, she could smell a subtle fragrance emanating from the coral. Just as Si Jiangzhi had said, her originally agitated mood miraculously calmed down under the embrace of this unique fragrance.
Ling Shumo then noticed a few lines of neatly carved characters on the pedestal where the phoenix rested. She read them out loud: "The phoenix dances gracefully, bringing good fortune. May the stars of luck shine brightly, bringing peace and well-being. May everything go smoothly and bring joy. May the journey be long. May the years flow with charm and beauty, and may peace and safety accompany you year after year. May you be blessed with a life of endless good fortune and endless joy. (AI-generated.)"
Finished reading. Ling Shumo also happened to see that the author of the poem was "Si Jiangzhi". "Your mother gave me this colorful phoenix as a gift, and you wrote this poem to congratulate me. I truly feel the love between you two mother and son."
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