After hearing what the emperor said, the empress dowager nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Your Majesty is wise, and the Jinyiwei are becoming more and more capable."

Yan Shu hurriedly nodded beside her, "Your Majesty is right."

After she finished speaking, she quickly lowered her head, hiding her achievements and fame.

Yuwen Lan glanced at her and thought that it was not the Jinyiwei who was becoming more and more capable, but she was.

However, he could only say to the empress dowager, "Thank you, mother."

After saying that, he coughed again and asked, "How is your health, mother?"

- Tsk, since the goat milk incident, he was not happy, and the empress dowager was also angry.

Therefore, the relationship between mother and son was a little... distant.

The Queen Mother had been ill for a few days. He had come once, but the Queen Mother was not happy and felt uncomfortable, so she hurriedly asked him to go back.

In the following days, he was afraid that the two sides would quarrel again after coming, so he did not dare to come again.

Now it has been five or six days, and the mother and son have not seen each other.

Hearing him say this, the Queen Mother paused, then hummed, and said, "Thanks to Your Majesty, I feel much better today." After

the voice fell, Yan Shu secretly sighed, eating melons can cure all diseases! She saw it when the Queen Mother asked Fu Hai to beat the scumbag Pingjin Hou just now.

At that moment, the Queen Mother was so jealous and vengeful, she was even more energetic than a young man!

Of course, maybe the Queen Mother's illness this time is actually due to depression, and she took the opportunity to vent her anger today, and the illness will be cured.

Yuwen Lan thought so in his heart.

But before he could say anything, he heard the Queen Mother humming in her heart, "You little bastard, you still care about me! But at least you are better than those ruthless men."

Yuwen Lan, "..."

Could it be that in the Queen Mother's heart, he already needs those scumbags to set him off in order to appear good?

This was really a bit scary, so he had to say, "I have been busy these days and neglected to visit my mother. I am very sorry and hope that my mother will forgive me."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. The country and the people are the top priority. Besides, I have Concubine Yi with me here. She has been very hard these two days." But

in his heart, he sighed again, [After all, women are more careful, so people say that concubines are like cotton-padded jackets, unlike sons who can only make people angry. Unfortunately, I don't have this blessing.]

Yuwen Lan, "..."

But seeing Yan Shu, who was unexpectedly named, hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

After this, it was already dusk outside. The Queen Mother

then said, "I feel much better today. You don't have to work so hard. Go back and rest early."

Then she glanced at the Emperor and thought, [Didn't you say you're already well? You can't have no heir, right?] Yuwen Lan, "???" How is that possible! Imperial Physician Jiang said he was fine! So he also said, "Then I won't disturb you from resting. Concubine Yi and I will take our leave first." Then he took Yan Shu out of the palace. Humph, let's go back and give birth now! ~~ Needless to say, since the publication of "The True and False Thousand Golds", there has been another wave of enthusiasm in the market. Readers once again speculated on the identity of the protagonist. Fortunately, within a few days, the court's notice cleared everyone's doubts, and everyone knew that the story was actually about the Pingjin Marquis' Mansion. ——Marquis Pingjin disregarded the affection between husband and wife, and even more disregarded the etiquette and human relations. He maliciously replaced his concubine's daughter with his legitimate daughter and abandoned her to the countryside. He was inhumane and committed a crime of deceiving the emperor. In addition, he also plotted to kill a general of the court, with evil intentions. Therefore, he was punished for both crimes, stripped of his title, 50 strokes of the cane, and exiled to the border, and was not allowed to return to Beijing in this life. His title was inherited by his eldest son. His concubine Qiao harbored evil intentions, abused the legitimate daughter, and pretended that the child she had with someone else was the blood of the Marquis's mansion. She was also unforgivable and sentenced to 30 strokes of the cane and exiled to the border. However, Huo Huiying, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingjin, was praised by the empress dowager for her pure heart and was specially granted the title of Guangde Xiangjun and a hundred acres of land. Her adoptive parents were also praised by the court. In addition, Mrs. Huo found a day to bring her son and daughter to visit the Peng family in person, and presented a generous amount of silver to the Peng family to thank them for raising Huiying. However, the Peng family did not want to make money in the name of adopting a daughter, so they insisted on declining. Mrs. Huo was moved and had to buy a house not far from her home to give to the benefactor's family, and recognized them as godparents, so that her daughter could visit the two families when she was free, and would not sever the family relationship with her adoptive parents. As for the fake daughter Huo Yingxia who had been the legitimate daughter of the Huo family for more than ten years... she left the Marquis' Mansion overnight. And she was not driven out by someone, but she left without saying goodbye. Yan Shu was also surprised when she heard the news, and asked the system, "What's going on? Where did the fake daughter go?" But she heard the system say, "Think about it, now that the truth is out, Mrs. Huo's daughter has also returned. If this girl knows the bad things her mother has done, can she still stay in this mansion? She cried for several days at first, and then she figured it out after crying, so she left a letter, saying that she was ashamed of her mother's upbringing, and even more ashamed of the real Miss Huo, so she decided to go out and make a living. After making a fortune, she will come back to repay her adoptive mother's kindness. " Yan Shu, "...This idea is good, but with her personality, can she succeed if she goes out? " The system snorted, "People always have to grow up. How can you know if you can do it if you don't go out and try? " Yan Shu nodded and asked, "What about Mrs. Huo? It seems that she was reluctant to let go of her adopted daughter that day. So she was not anxious when she suddenly passed away? 】 System, [Of course she was anxious at first. After all, the child was raised by her and she was innocent. She was also worried that she would be cheated when she went out. However, her sister-in-law persuaded her - although her cousin Huiying was kind-hearted, she couldn't always be asked to tolerate her. Besides, people outside were pointing fingers at Huo Yingxia. Instead of being accused of being a bastard in the Huo family, it would be better for her to go out and hide her identity. It would be better for her. 】 Yan Shu nodded, [The general's wife is a sensible person! 】 System, [Yes, Mrs. Huo was enlightened after hearing this, so she just sent someone to take a look quietly. Seeing that the girl was fine, she was relieved. 】

Yan Shu was still curious, [But what other way out would Huo Yingxia, a girl who had been spoiled for more than ten years, have?]

System, [This girl has been living a life of luxury since she was a child, and she is not without special talents. She is quite knowledgeable in dressing up, rouge and powder. After leaving the Marquis' Mansion, she found a rouge shop in Jiangnan and became an apprentice. She plans to open a shop and be her own boss after saving some money.]

Yan Shu raised her eyebrows, [Jiangnan, so far from the capital?]

System, [Because if it is too close, she is afraid that there will be some connection, and her beloved cousin is in the capital. Now that marriage is impossible, it is better to stay far away, out of sight and out of mind, and feel relieved.]

Yan Shu nodded, [That's true, it seems that this girl has thought it through. But then again, doesn't she have some business genes? After all, her father is a businessman. 】

System, [Maybe, without going through the hammer, how can you know what potential you have? But if she is willing to accept her fate, she can see the ending. 】

Yan Shu sighed, [Yes, if she still stays in the Marquis's Mansion, she will be looked down upon because of her background, and she will not be able to marry a good man, and she is afraid that she will be looked down upon by her husband's family in the future... So, instead of this, it is better to go out and fight for it. 】

In any case, it is better to rely on yourself than on others.

~~

After a few days, Mrs. Huo led her daughter Huo Huiying to the palace again to pay respects to the Queen Mother.

Also accompanying them was her brother's wife, Mrs. Pang, the wife of General Dingyuan.

Yan Shu was fortunate to accompany the Queen Mother to meet the three people.

After a while, Mrs. Huo looked much better, and Miss Huiying was also much more cheerful than when they first met a few days ago. Especially after dressing up, she looked almost the same as other noble ladies.

It seems that she is living a good life after returning to her mother's side.

Perhaps because she read too many stories about family intrigues in her previous life, Yan Shu was originally worried that she would be trapped in the vortex of family intrigues and lose herself, but now it seems that she has not done so.

The system said, "You are overthinking. There are five brothers in the mansion, all born by her own mother, and there are no cousins ​​or concubines. Who would fight with her? Her uncle's family in the capital is also a bunch of cousins. These days, she has no treasures. Last time when they were going back to Pingjin to meet their relatives, it was the four brothers who personally went to the capital to pick them up, and only her eldest brother could not go because he could not leave. Especially this girl has a calm temperament, and is more liked by the sisters-in-law than the previous one.

Yan Shu was relieved and sighed, "It seems that everyone in the Pingjin Marquis's Mansion is a good person except for the previous scumbag Huo! Of course, Mrs. Huo is open-minded and honest, how can the children she raises be bad? This can be considered as her hard work finally paid off. The

Queen Mother had been concerned about her cousin these days, and when she saw her, she asked, "How have you been with your mother these days?"

Huo Huiying smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Queen Mother. My mother treats me very well, and my uncles, aunts, and brothers are also very caring towards me. I have had a good time these days." She

was also much more generous in her speech than before. The Queen

Mother nodded and said, "The misfortune has already happened, but fortunately everything is over. You two should get along well with each other for a few years to make up for the past separation."

Madam Huo smiled and said, "I think so too, but I'm afraid it will delay her getting married."

After she finished speaking, Huo Huiying blushed and said, "My daughter just wants to stay with my mother and accompany you well." The Queen Mother

also laughed and said, "A good girl is worried about not being able to get married?"

Madam Pang of the General's Mansion also laughed and said, "Don't listen to my sister's humility, Queen Mother. Huiying now has the title of Xiangjun. "I'm so young, and these days people are knocking on the door to marry me."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Huo hurriedly thanked the Queen Mother again, "I still have to thank the Queen Mother for her grace."

The Queen Mother said seriously, "I gave Huiying a title not to give those guys a chance, but out of admiration for Huiying's innocence. You've experienced your own marriage, so you must be careful when choosing a husband for Huiying. Don't just look at the surface of a man. Those power and money are just passing clouds. You must have a solid character."

Hearing this, Yan Shu also nodded silently.

——In fact, when the Queen Mother gave this real daughter the title of Xiangjun, she saw that the Queen Mother was not just comforting the girl on the surface, but also wanted her to have a title and stand up straight, so that she would not be too inferior because of her experience of growing up in a farmer's family, and she also wanted to shut up those nosy people.

Do you dislike me for being raised by farmers?

Sorry, I am a country lady with my own land. Even if I never get married, I am better than many golden sparrows who rely on men.

So don't be too anxious when choosing a husband. Those men who are flocking to her may not really like her.

Madam Huo also understood what the Queen Mother meant, and hurriedly bowed her head and responded, "Your Majesty is right."

After this, the Queen Mother asked Madam Pang, "How is Anbang's leg now?"

Madam Pang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the general is better now, and he will be able to get out of bed and walk in about another month." The Queen Mother nodded

, but Madam Huo said to her brother and sister-in-law, "It's all my fault for not knowing people well and implicating you."

Madam Pang hurriedly laughed and said, "This matter has been over for a long time, and the culprit has long been exiled to the border. Why do you have to blame yourself?"

Yan Shu's eyes lit up, and she thought to herself that this Madam Pang was a straightforward person.

System, [That's right, Madam Pang's parents have no sons, only her and her sister, two daughters. Although she is the eldest daughter, her temperament is more like the eldest son. Because she is beautiful, she had countless suitors, even princes. She was originally from a scholarly family, and she married into the family of a military general because she saw that General Dingyuan was kind and straightforward. Although the couple is one scholar and one military, they live a pretty good life. ]

Yan Shu understood, and thought that compared with the Cheng'en Mansion, the Queen Mother's aunt and relatives are not bad.

At this time, the Queen Mother told them, "The Cheng'en Mansion is just so-so. Now I only hope that you can educate your children and grandchildren well and make contributions to the court."

The two sisters-in-law hurriedly agreed.

~~

The matter of Pingjin Marquis Mansion has come to an end for the time being, and the capital has entered June.

Although the weather was getting hotter, the important day Yan Shu had been waiting for was approaching.

Songhe Academy was about to reopen, and the famous teachers and scholars invited by the emperor were about to arrive in the capital.

Ahem, this meant that the mysterious former Zhongji Palace Grand Scholar was finally going to show up.