Chapter 257 So that's how it was.
Upon seeing Princess Yongxin's demeanor, Song Zhimian knew there must be something she didn't know behind the scenes.
"What's wrong? Isn't this eldest son of the Shen family good enough?"
I've heard that this new Commander Shen is General Shen's favorite grandson, and he's a veteran of many battles on the northern battlefields, having killed many foreigners.
"He is brave and skilled in battle, and also very self-disciplined. He is loyal to both the royal family and the Great Yu." Song Zhimian said immediately.
Princess Yongxin chuckled and moved closer to Song Zhimin.
"This eldest son of the Shen family is the current Commander Shen. He used to know the Crown Princess and they had a good relationship."
After the Tong Shiqing incident, for some reason, Young Master Shen suddenly said he didn't want to be the heir anymore and gave the position to his younger brother, the one you've met, Shen Yunchuan.
The eldest son of the Shen family also began to reside in the northern region around that time.
However, I do know that the young master Shen sends gifts to the Crown Princess every year.
"It was sent from the North! It was delivered by a special person!" Princess Yongxin's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.
Song Zhimian...
What kind of plot is this? A twenty-year-long love-hate relationship between a general from the north and a fourth-rank female official from the capital...
"That young master Shen has never gotten married?" Song Zhimian was even more surprised.
Princess Yongxin shook her head.
"Not only are they not married, they don't even have a concubine!"
Song Zhimian found it hard to believe. That young master Shen seemed to be a year older than the Crown Princess. In ancient times, a general who frequently went to the battlefield in the north was not married and did not even have a concubine...
He... he doesn't dislike women, does he?
"Isn't there something else going on here?" Song Zhimian was still a little skeptical.
"How about it? You don't believe it, do you? I didn't believe it at first either, but I was young when he was in the capital and didn't know many things."
Xiao Huaijin seemed to know a little, but he refused to say anything, even after I got him drunk.
Later I asked my maternal grandmother, and she told me a little bit.
I'm just telling you this, so just listen. After all, you're in the palace, and you're by the Crown Princess's side, so you're bound to meet that Young Master Shen, who is also Commander Shen.
"Some things...it's better if you know more about them!" Princess Yongxin said softly.
Song Zhimian nodded quickly.
"Yes, yes, I know you mean well. Please tell me what happened!"
As she spoke, Song Zhimian poured another cup of tea for Princess Yongxin.
Princess Yongxin then explained what had happened.
...
It's true that Ye Yunshu grew up with Tong Shiqing when she was a child.
But Shen Yunshan, the eldest son of the Shen family, also grew up with them. Shen Yunshan was a year older than both of them, and he was the one who took care of them most of the time.
Although Shen Yunshan was older and good-looking, he was taciturn.
In addition, he liked to practice martial arts, so he gradually had less contact with Ye Yunshu.
And then...
Tong Shiqing became the top scholar in the imperial examination, which led to the Prince Zhuang bringing Princess Jia Hui to the capital.
When Ye Yunshu learned that Tong Shiqing and Princess Jia Hui were engaged, she was only surprised for a day, and then she understood after thinking about it all night.
People naturally strive for higher positions! Given the choice between a princess and a woman who can only enter the Censorate in the future, everyone knows which to choose.
Perhaps in Ye Yunshu's heart, Tong Shiqing is not as important as the account book in her hand!
However, it was precisely because of Tong Shiqing's matter that Ye Yunshu saw through men... that's all there is to them.
A man should spend more time looking at basic accounts than wallowing in self-pity!
It was at this time that the eldest son of the Shen family invited Tong Shiqing out... When Tong Shiqing came out of the teahouse, he was covering his face.
Later, the eldest son of the Shen family went to see Ye Yunshu. The two talked about something, and after returning to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, the eldest son of the Shen family no longer wanted to be the heir.
The Shen family had no choice but to submit a memorial to replace the heir apparent, sending the eldest son of the Shen family to the north to join the Weiyuan Army...
"That's how it is. Over the years, Shen Yunshan has rarely returned to the capital."
However, every year Shen Yunshan's entourage would return from the north to deliver gifts to the Ye family.
Whenever there is a military emergency in the North, our Crown Princess pays special attention to matters in the North.
He used his personal connections to make several trips to the north.
When you donated your dowry, the Crown Princess was particularly concerned about matters in the North.
Now His Majesty has specially transferred Shen Yunshan back from the North and appointed him as the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards... Heh, His Majesty must know something.
You know, being close to the water tower gives you an advantage!
Therefore, Song Zhimian, you should be careful when you work in the palace, especially when you see that Commander Shen.
"Who knows, he might just be the perfect candidate to become the future emperor's consort!" Princess Yongxin chuckled.
Song Zhimian...
The future empress and the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards, the more I think about it, the more I like them!
"Your Majesty has truly thought ahead!" Song Zhimian suddenly exclaimed.
Princess Yongxin nodded repeatedly, "Yes, that's right, His Majesty is thinking long-term."
Originally, others thought that the appointment of the Crown Princess would encounter great resistance, but now, whether it was the Six Ministries or the nobles in the capital, no one dared to say a word.
“Song Zhimian, would you have dared to imagine a woman ruling in the past?” Princess Yongxin suddenly asked.
Song Zhimian thought for a moment and then shook her head.
"I never dared to imagine it, although there were quite a few women standing in the imperial court in the past."
Princess Pingning, and the great astrologer from the Ye family, weren't they the first female ministers of the Dayu Dynasty?
And then there was the renowned Princess Xining, who also stood in the imperial court.
But the Empress... this is truly the first time I've met her.
"His Majesty's foresight doesn't mean those court officials have foresight, Princess. Do you believe that? Those court officials will definitely cause trouble," Song Zhimian said calmly.
Princess Yongxin hummed in agreement.
Exactly, those guys are definitely going to cause trouble. A new crown princess has been chosen, and she's a woman. They'll definitely try every possible way to make things difficult for her.
The Crown Princess must be under a lot of pressure.
"Song Zhimian, then your pressure must be immense."
After all, you are the Crown Princess's personal lady-in-waiting..."
"What are you two whispering about here!" Princess Yongxin was interrupted by Ye Yunshu, who had just returned from outside, before she could finish speaking.
Song Zhimian quickly went to greet Ye Yunshu and took the tray from the eunuch behind her.
The tray was full of memorials to the emperor.
Princess Yongxin rushed over and was about to pay her respects with great ceremony.
"Alright! No need for so much formality. Let's keep things the same as before!" Ye Yunshu said, sitting down in the seat of honor.
Seeing that Ye Yunshu didn't smile, Song Zhimian knew something must have happened.
"Does Your Highness still have something to attend to?"
"Yes! The Minister of Rites has submitted a memorial stating that he wants to retire and return to his hometown, and two Grand Secretaries of the Hanlin Academy also want to resign on the grounds of old age."
"These are all their memorials. My father ordered me to bring them back and see how they are handled," Ye Yunshu said with a cold smile.
Song Zhimian...
Oh, so you're here to give us a hard time!
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