Su Qingyu didn't listen to Chen Yue in the end and sent people to quell the rumors. Within a few days, the matter faded away.
But the old lady was worried that it would affect Shen Yue's future engagement.
However, Shen Yue had made up her mind not to marry in this life and to remain faithful to Li Yunzhou. Therefore, these rumors did not harm her and could even stop many people from proposing marriage.
In the following half month, the capital and the Shen family gradually returned to peace.
Shen Yue never left the house. All day long she either made clothes for Li Yunzhou or followed the old lady to eat vegetarian food and worship Buddha.
Su Qingyu always wanted to take her out for a walk. How could it be wrong for a girl in her teens to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures at home?
However, Chen Yue felt that every day was very peaceful and she felt at ease living in Qingyuanju.
In the blink of an eye, it was early March, and Song Hongshen escorted the king and queen of Liao back to Beijing.
On the day of the prisoner presentation ceremony, Su Qingyu got up early in the morning to prepare the clothes and jewelry to wear for the celebration banquet.
Her brother's life or death was uncertain, so she didn't want to attend such a party.
While choosing jewelry, she asked Shen Zhixiu, "Isn't today's celebration banquet a reward for the generals returning from Liaodong? Why do you want the women to go?"
Shen Zhizheng was changing his clothes. He did not have to attend court today, but he had to accompany the emperor to the city gate to preside over the ceremony of presenting prisoners.
After hearing Su Qingyu's complaints, Shen Zhixiu said, "It was the Empress Xianfei who suggested it, saying that Song Hongshen had made great contributions. If the women of the Song family could come to the palace together to attend the celebration banquet, it would also be a favor from the Emperor."
"The Emperor has just issued an order. If you don't want to go, don't force yourself. I'll just find an excuse and get away with it."
Su Qingyu thought of the thoughts of Concubine Xian and the Crown Prince, and a sarcastic smile appeared on her face.
"Her Majesty, the virtuous concubine hasn't given up yet and wants the crown prince to marry Song Wanwan, right?"
Then he said, "I'd better go. There's no harm in going to such an occasion."
A lot of news was spread among the ladies of the various mansions. A qualified inner house lady could manage the household affairs, and outside, she could gather information for her husband and plan his future.
Shen Zhixiu reached out and pulled down the brocade belt from the hanger and tied it around his waist.
"Song Hongshen was crowned a prince, and the Song family has become even more powerful. It's normal for Consort Xian to be concerned about him. However, given the Song family's shrewdness, they won't marry into a royal family."
Su Qingyu recalled the last time the prince plotted against Song Wanwan, and said in a low voice, "I'm not afraid of thieves stealing, I'm afraid of thieves thinking about it."
"But isn't Concubine Xian afraid that marrying into the Song family would cause the Emperor to be wary?"
Shen Zhixiu had put on his clothes at this time, but he still stood beside Su Qingyu and started chatting.
"The Crown Prince is the heir apparent, and the Consort Xian wants to find a marriage for him that will benefit him, so the Emperor can't say anything."
"We can't be afraid of the Crown Prince's power and choose a Crown Princess from a humble family for him. I'm afraid she won't be able to handle important responsibilities in the future."
"That's why the Emperor hasn't chosen a wife for him yet."
"Your Majesty...is still debating whether to change the crown prince."
"As for the virtuous concubine, she has been accompanying the emperor for many years, how could she not see what the emperor is thinking?"
Su Qingyu lowered her head and pondered for a moment, and then understood the meaning of Shen Zhixiu's words.
While the emperor was struggling, the virtuous concubine was also working hard to pave the way for the prince.
Now that the road is paved, even if the emperor wants to change the crown prince, they have other options.
Although the crown prince does not have great talent, there is no other suitable candidate among the other princes.
If the Song family is really willing to form an alliance and support the prince, perhaps the emperor will give up the idea of changing the crown prince.
But it’s hard to say whether he will become suspicious in the future.
Shen Zhixiu added, "If the Crown Prince wanted to marry into another military family, the Emperor might be wary. But if it was the Song family, the Emperor wouldn't be suspicious, at least not now."
Su Qingyu chose the clothes and jewelry and sent Shen Zhixiu out.
She went to Qingyuanju to pay her respects, and then entered the palace in the afternoon to attend the celebration banquet.
She, Li Chaoyun and the second wife Yang all entered Qingyuanju at the same time.
After they arrived, they found out that the old lady was ill.
I started to have a fever at night, so I went to see a doctor that night. I took some medicine and went to sleep.
They didn't want to disturb the old lady's rest, so they didn't go in and sat in the side hall outside.
The specific details were all told by Aunt Hua.
Yang looked at Nanny Hua complainingly, "Madam, why didn't you send someone to tell us so we could come and serve you."
Su Qingyu also nodded in agreement, "Yes, my mother is sick, and it's my duty as a daughter-in-law to take care of her."
Aunt Hua explained, "The old lady told me not to tell anyone. I thought it was just a common fever, so I didn't send anyone to report it."
"The doctor said it's nothing serious and I just need to take good care of myself for a few days."
Li Chaoyun suddenly said, "Could it be that Third Miss has a hard life and has brought bad luck to Grandmother?"
"Otherwise, why did my grandmother become ill after she lived in Qingyuan for a while?"
Just at this moment, Shen Yue walked to the door and stopped when she heard Li Chaoyun's words.
Although she didn't believe it, but... since the matter involved her grandmother, she couldn't help but think about it.
Is there really such a thing as a tough life?
Su Qingyu became furious after hearing what Li Chaoyun said. Seeing Shen Yue standing at the door in a daze, she went forward and dragged her in.
He glanced at Li Chaoyun and asked, "May I ask, Princess, the eldest young master of the Li family and his family of five died in the border town. Who was the one who killed them?"
Li Chaoyun was stunned. Her brother's family was the biggest pain in her heart.
"What are you talking about, Auntie? My eldest brother died on the battlefield. He sacrificed his life for his country."
This made Su Qingyu laugh. "Didn't the Xuanwu Marquis die on the battlefield? Didn't Li Yunzhou die on the battlefield?"
"I happened to be going to the palace this afternoon. I want to ask those generals who killed so many people in their families."
"I would also like to suggest to the Emperor that we consult a master to determine if there is someone in the royal family whose virtue is unworthy of their position, which is why so many soldiers have died."
"Everyone can talk nonsense. As for spreading rumors, the princess can do it, and so can I."
Su Qingyu had previously suspected that it was Li Chaoyun who spread the rumor to retaliate against Shen Yue.
But because there was no evidence, the matter was shelved. It's not good to accuse her without any evidence.
Today, Li Chaoyun said this to Chen Yue on the spot, but Su Qingyu refused to tolerate it any longer.
These words made Li Chaoyun's face turn pale. If he said these words at the celebration banquet, it would be like stirring up a hornet's nest among the generals.
Who doesn't die in war? The Xuanwu Marquis's Mansion is about to be wiped out.
Li Chaoyun was a flexible person. After realizing that he had angered Su Qingyu, he immediately said with a wry smile.
"Aunt San, I didn't mean it. I won't say it again."
Of course, Su Qingyu didn't want to start a big fight, but she wouldn't let it go easily.
"The princess scared the third young lady."
Li Chaoyun knew what Su Qingyu meant. She had indeed acted impulsively today. Coincidentally, she was about to enter the palace that afternoon. Based on her understanding of Su Qingyu, if she didn't apologize to Shen Yue, Su Qingyu would really dare to make a scene in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
She had no choice but to walk in front of Shen Yue and said, "Third sister, sister-in-law said something without meaning it. Third sister won't be angry, right?"
Shen Yue raised her eyelids slightly and said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, you're too serious. I think you just heard the rumors outside, right?"
"The most hateful thing is the person who spread the rumor. He's not afraid of being punished for spreading the rumor, and his parents and brothers dying again."
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