Chapter 1160 Extra Talent Show (First Release in Thailand)
When Xie Shu and Xie Wu were ten years old, some officials in the court were eager to make a move and reported to Emperor Jing that the harem should have some new people.
Logically speaking, Emperor Xie Jingxing was the most unbridled emperor in history, and no one could control him. Previously, this was because Shen Miao was the Empress, and since she already had two sons, the ministers couldn't say anything. But with so much time having passed, others felt that now that the two princes were ten years old, the emperor's heart might not be as strong as it once was. There were many people who took advantage of opportunities, thinking that if they invited new people into the palace now, perhaps the emperor would be less resistant, which might just be what he wanted.
So this time, all the ministers signed a joint letter, accusing Shen Miao of being the Queen and thinking that she should be more concerned about expanding the royal family instead of being jealous and narrow-minded. Upon hearing this, Luo Tan angrily rushed to the palace with Feng An Ning, saying, "Are these people planning a rebellion? Why are they meddling so much in other people's family affairs? They don't even know how to manage their own backyard. They're overreaching!"
十多年过去，罗潭风风火火的性子仍然没变。这大概得益于高阳对她的纵容，人能保持多年的脾性不变，并不是一件容易的事。罗潭自己也有了儿子，比谢淑谢舞还要小两岁，高子澄，高子澄生的和高阳一个巴掌拍下来的，性子也肖似高阳，看上去温柔乖巧，却极爱和谢舞钻在一起做坏事。可见是个面白肚黑的。罗潭平日里在屋里收拾这一大一小父子二人，早已成了习惯，当下便道：“表妹，不如找人把这些使坏的人揍一顿算了，看他们以后还敢多舌。”
"How can it be that simple?" Feng An Ning advised, "Imperial affairs are simply not something you can decide on your own. In my opinion, the source of this matter lies not with the Empress, but with the Emperor. Those ministers are still harboring evil intentions, and the Emperor must make a statement before they can completely give up their intentions."
Feng Anning had become much gentler now than the spoiled, wealthy young lady she was in her youth, and her words were more coherent and logical. The Feng family's misfortune had made Feng Anning grow up a lot overnight. And living with Shen Qiu for so long naturally made them become similar.
She has a daughter, now only six years old, named Shen Shu. She usually follows Xie Shu, Xie Wu, and Gao Zicheng around, calling them "brother, brother" non-stop. Shen Shu's temperament is not like Feng Anning's, nor like Shen Qiu's. She is gentle and kind, which makes people feel distressed.
"That's easy for you to say," Luo Tan said. "I think the Emperor's brother-in-law has done a great job, but those people always think their daughter is so beautiful that any man would have to throw himself at her. My cousin has done a great job as the Queen, and she hasn't caused any trouble. She's truly a virtuous Queen, but those people are just nitpicking and can't stand seeing others do well. Hey, cousin, how come you haven't said a word about such an important matter? And you're still in the mood for tea?"
Shen Miao's expression remained unchanged, still holding the tea, she took a sip calmly and said, "It's going to rain, and my mother wants to get married, what can I do?"
She was really not in a hurry at all.
After so many years, Shen Miao hadn't aged at all; instead, she had become even more beautiful. Like a piece of jade, lovingly cared for, she grew ever more lustrous and gorgeous. Her temperament had also become increasingly calm, rarely showing any signs of anger. It was as if the girl who used to trip others up at the slightest disagreement had vanished. But whether she had truly vanished or not, only Shen Miao knew.
Seeing her like this, Luo Tan said in frustration, "You're really careless. Haven't you considered that if the Emperor's brother-in-law is bewitched and really brings you a concubine? Seeing her every other day in the harem, I don't know how frustrating it would be. If Gao Yang dared to do that, I would divorce him immediately, no matter what. But it's different for you. You can't divorce easily. Are you going to keep your anger bottled up in vain? It's really annoying."
Feng Anning shook her head, thinking that what Luo Tan said was too simple, but she couldn't find any other solution and was worried.
Shen Miao herself did not take it seriously and said with a smile: "If he really wants to take a beauty into the palace, I will find a few concubines. There are many beauties in the world, and there are also many men. This is fairer."
She said it lightly, but Luo Tan and Feng An Ning were stunned. Feng An Ning said, "You..."
"Great, little cousin!" Luo Tan slapped his thigh. "I knew you weren't someone who would just accept things passively. You did a good job. I'll treat Gao Yang the same way in the future. If Gao Yang dares to take a concubine for me, I'll go find him some mistresses. It's not like I can't find any. If all else fails, I can just throw money at him. Anyway, I have money in my account now!"
Feng An Ning was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, as Luo Tan actually joined in the fun.
"Don't worry," Shen Miao saw what Feng An Ning was thinking and said comfortingly, "I'm fine. Those ministers have been plotting against me for a long time, but have they ever succeeded? Who says that women should become old and ugly when they reach a certain age? That's not true. It's just a shackle that the world has placed on women. If he treats me well, I will treat him wholeheartedly. If he treats me badly, I'm not a living Bodhisattva who is willing to sacrifice myself."
"That's true." Luo Tan nodded.
The two of them talked to Shen Miao for a while, and seeing that Shen Miao really didn't take the matter to heart, they finally felt relieved. After Luo Tan and Feng An Ning left, Xie Shu and Xie Wu came to find Shen Miao.
"Mother, are my aunt and uncle looking for you about a minister taking a new concubine into my father's harem?" Xie Wu barked as soon as he entered the hall. He had a lively personality and, at such a young age, had already picked up all of Xie Jingxing's evil intentions.
Xie Shu scolded: "Second brother, don't talk nonsense."
Xie Shu was much more steady than Xie Wu. Shen Miao asked Xie Wu, "So what? What evil plans do you have?"
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