The entrance examination for the Imperial College was about to begin, and Qin Shaobei specially took time out to come here, saying that he wanted to give Lu Yan individual guidance.
Shen Ruoyan was not clear about what specific instructions were given.
However, when Qin Shaobei left, she saw a rare relaxed smile on Lu Yan's face.
It seems to be reliable.
"Madam, the person has been brought back. We have rented a yard outside and brought the servants here."
Fang Rou acted quickly. Once she decided to do it, she didn't drag her feet.
She brought Lu Ankang back and didn't know what she said to Zhuangzi. Not only did the servants come back, but even the teacher came with him.
At this time, Fang Rou did not forget to let her son study, which shows that she has good intentions.
Shen Ruoyan's face was calm and he didn't care. "Just send someone to keep an eye on her. There's no need to stop her. When appropriate, help her out."
Since she wants her son back, help her.
Lu Ankang has been at the farm for so long, it’s time for him to come back and get to know the place.
After all, he hasn't seen his newborn brother yet... It would be bad if the brothers have a bad relationship in the future.
The assassination case is still under investigation, and the Dali Temple has kept the information strictly confidential. No matter who asks, no one can get to the bottom of it.
Asking means you are investigating, and asking again means you are still investigating. Anyway, there is no definite result.
At this time, Shen Ruoyan was summoned by the Queen Mother!
"The Empress Dowager is grateful for Madam's life-saving grace, but she was previously busy copying Buddhist scriptures and had no time to spare. Now, after presenting the scriptures, she immediately had me summon Madam to the palace."
Ma Dequan was Zhuang Mi's confidant, and sending him here to announce the decree was enough to show how much the Queen Mother valued Shen Ruoyan.
Shen Ruoyan accepted the order politely, then said with a smile: "Your Excellency has worked hard, and it is my honor to be remembered by the Empress Dowager."
As she spoke, Chunxi placed the prepared red envelope in Ma Dequan's hand:
"Just a little token of my appreciation. Please have some tea, sir."
The thickness of the red envelope shows that it is more than just a token of thoughtfulness.
Ma Dequan was also an old man in the palace and was not so easily bribed. He just replied:
"You are so kind, ma'am."
His hands, however, did not move at all, showing no intention of taking it.
"I have never entered the palace alone. I am afraid of making a fool of myself and upsetting the Queen Mother. That would be bad."
Shen Ruoyan covered her mouth and chuckled, seeming a little embarrassed, "I hope the father-in-law can give me some pointers."
So that's how it is. Although the eldest daughter of the Shen family comes from a noble family, she has never met a noble person alone, so it is normal for her to have concerns.
After all, he comes from a prominent family and knows how to get things done.
Ma Dequan then took the red envelope from Chunxi's hand, weighed it calmly, and said with a smile:
"The Queen Mother is extremely kind and friendly. Madam, please be at ease and don't worry too much. It would be unpleasant if you were to be too restrictive."
In front of outsiders, Zhuang Mi always pretends to be very good.
Back when they were both concubines, if she was wronged, he would stand up for her. The only thing she could do was hide behind him, secretly shedding tears and grieving silently.
So much so that later everyone thought that she was arrogant and domineering, relying on her wealth and background to act tyrannically.
Zhuang Mi is that adorable little white flower. Anyone who sees her will feel pity for her and want to help her.
Now that she has become the Queen Mother, her true nature has not been fully revealed.
Every time she summoned someone, she looked like a kind-hearted bodhisattva, making everyone feel that compared with the late empress dowager, she was very reasonable and not greedy for power.
Ma Dequan personally came to welcome Shen Ruoyan into the palace this time, in order to let everyone see how much the Queen Mother valued this lifesaver.
How could the Queen Mother, who was so kind and gentle, ignore her savior?
The carriage arrived at the palace gate. Looking at the familiar palace gate, Shen Ruoyan seemed to have returned to the time when he first entered the palace.
At that time, filled with anxiety about the future and an unspeakable sense of mission, she stepped tremblingly into the deep palace gate.
After going around in circles, he came in again in this way.
"Madam, please come this way. There are many rules in the palace. No matter what you encounter or see, please do not say anything. Please follow me."
Shen Ruoyan nodded in fear and trepidation, "Thank you for troubling Eunuch Ma."
She walked along the way as if it was her first time entering the palace, and she was very cautious and didn't dare to look around.
There haven't been any major changes in the palace. The only substantial change is the Ci'an Hall where Zhuang Mi now lives.
Lu Hua likes quietness, so the layout of the entire Ci'an Hall is grand and simple, without any unnecessary decorations. As soon as you walk in, you get a clean and neat feeling.
And now, after her death, Zhuang Mi couldn't wait to move in and transform the place into her style.
As if to prove something, bonsai are placed on both sides of the entrance, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
As soon as he entered, the smell of incense filled his nose. Shen Ruoyan frowned silently, but soon relaxed -
What she hates most is this smell.
After entering the inner hall, Zhuang Mi was even more exaggerated. In addition to incense, bonsai, there was even a gauze curtain covered with Buddhist scriptures...
How much does she want others to know how devoted she is to worshipping Buddha?
Or is it because I have done too many bad things and I can't sleep well without the Buddhist scriptures to calm me down?
"Your Highness, I, Shen Ruoyan, pay my respects to the Queen Mother."
Following the instructions of Eunuch Ma on the road, Shen Ruoyan came up and paid her respects to Zhuang Mi first.
She has always been the one to be humble in front of him, but now it is her turn to bow here, which is quite interesting.
"Do you know that every time I bow my head in front of you, it is an untold torture for me! Why should I bow down to you when we are both queen mothers? Why can you always be high above me while I can only look up at you from below?!"
When I think back to it now, I can still hear clearly the words that Zhuang Mi said when she was unwilling to give up.
Unfortunately, she didn't know that the person standing in front of her with his head lowered was Lu Hua from back then—
Otherwise, she could have a taste of being superior to Lu Hua.
What a pity!
"Get up quickly, no need to be so polite." Zhuang Mi smiled kindly, and her tone was particularly friendly. Even when she said this, she just raised her hand, but did not really step forward to help Shen Ruoyan up.
I'm just superficial, but I'm not as patient as before.
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Shen Ruoyan calmed down for a while before getting up, not too impatient. Zhuang Mi looked very satisfied.
Shen Ruoyan is a man of great potential, as he is knowledgeable and sensible, and not arrogant.
What's more, the Shen family behind her should not be underestimated.
If you can win him over, he will become a great help to you.
Moreover, at the last celebration banquet, she was able to risk her life to save him, which shows that she is loyal and brave.
Apart from anything else, this point alone makes him better than others.
Zhuang Mi's smile deepened. "Ma Dequan, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and offer the wife of the Marquis of Changning a seat!"
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