Shen Zhixiu naturally knew that this matter could not be done immediately, he just had this idea.
After chatting with the old lady for a while, Shen Zhixiu returned to the west courtyard.
As soon as I entered the study, Wenzhu pushed the door open and walked in with a serious expression.
"Third Master, news has come from the Eastern Palace that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to confer the title of Liang Di on Miss Su. He said he's already spoken to the Emperor, and after court tomorrow, Eunuch Hu will go to the Su household to announce the decree."
Shen Zhixiu stood up suddenly, his face gloomy, "What did you say? The prince wants Su Qingyu to enter the Eastern Palace?"
Today, outside the city, he had a vague feeling that the Crown Prince looked at Su Qingyu with a strange look. So he specifically instructed the people stationed in the East Palace to report all recent events, no matter how big or small.
Fortunately, he gave the instructions, otherwise by the time he knew the news, it would be too late.
"Third Master, what are you going to do?" Wen Zhu asked.
Shen Zhixiu's expression remained calm, not panicking at all. His fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making muffled sounds.
"Open the warehouse and pack the betrothal gifts for me."
"Tomorrow morning, go to the Su family with drums and gongs to propose marriage."
"I won't go to court tomorrow either. I'll go myself."
The entire west courtyard of the Shen family residence was brightly lit, and servants hurried back and forth in the corridor. Wenzhu ran around doing things, whether it was inventorying the warehouse or finding someone to write a list of betrothal gifts.
When Old Madam Shen got the news, she came to the west courtyard overnight.
"Zhixiu, have you thought it through? Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, there's no guarantee that he'll settle today's affairs."
"He may not think highly of this person, but the emperor's majesty cannot be despised."
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