Chapter 160 Plan (4)
Seeing his parents' embarrassment, Shen Qiu burst out laughing. The Chen Xin couple were feared on the battlefield, but they were helpless when facing their younger sister. But... Shen Qiu's gaze gradually darkened. A person's temperament wouldn't change so drastically overnight. Something must have happened to turn a somewhat spoiled little girl into the calm and composed person she is now.
“Father,” Shen Miao suddenly said, “In a few days, the palace will hold a return banquet.”
The Returning Court Banquet was a night banquet held by the Emperor to honor the Shen army for their victory over the enemy. Civil and military officials were required to bring their families to attend, and it was considered a banquet for the emperor's closest ministers. At the Returning Court Banquet, the Emperor would reward meritorious officials according to their meritorious service.
In the previous life, at the imperial banquet a few days later, the emperor wanted to promote Shen Qiu's official position, but because of Shen Miao's matter, Shen Xin used all his merits to make the emperor agree to grant the marriage, and Shen Miao was given the title of Princess Ding.
A woman proposing marriage to a man was an extraordinary act. Shen Xin, a lifelong champion on the battlefield, was at his deathbed, willing to sacrifice his achievements for his daughter's sake, a move that nearly earned him the ridicule of the entire court. Meanwhile, Shen Miao, overjoyed at becoming Princess Ding, failed to notice Shen Xin's wry smile.
From the moment she married into Prince Ding's mansion, it meant that the Shen family was tied to Prince Ding's ship, and Fu Xiuyi had a legitimate reason to squeeze every last bit of value out of the Shen family army.
"Yes," Chen Xin asked with a smile, "Jiaojiao, is there anything you want? Dad can help you ask His Majesty for it."
This kind of pampering, almost like a jewel in the palm of the hand. Shen Miao's mouth was a little dry. Why didn't she realize her father's feelings for her in her previous life? The downfall of the Shen family was certainly driven by the enemy, but it was also because of her stubbornness and blindness.
“I don’t want anything.” Shen Miao smiled slightly, “However, if His Majesty wants to reward Dad…” She paused, and when she raised her head again, her eyes were clear. She said, “Dad can ask His Majesty to let him stay in the capital for half a year to accompany me. How do you think?”
When these words came out, Luo Xueyan, Shen Xin and Shen Qiu were all stunned.
Shen Miao never tried to persuade the couple to stay, because they had been apart since childhood and their relationship wasn't close, so naturally, there was no reluctance. Every year after the New Year, Shen Xin and his wife would leave the capital and defend the northwest. Even if there were no enemy troops, they would still defend the territory to prevent foreign invasion. In reality, this wasn't necessary, but the emperor still personally appointed them every year, and since the old general had done this when he was alive, he never objected.
But Shen Miao's intention just now was clearly to keep them. She was trying to persuade the Shen Xin couple to stay, to let them leave half a year later. This was actually a bit out of line, but the Shen Xin couple were ecstatic to hear it. At least this meant that Shen Miao was not completely without feelings towards them.
"Of course, no problem!" Delighted by his daughter's change of attitude, Chen Xin agreed without even thinking through the issues involved. Luo Xueyan was also a little excited. Shen Qiu on the side curled his lips. He didn't want to stay in Dingjing City. To him, Dingjing City really had nothing interesting to offer. Those noble children were boring. It would be better to let him fight in the northwest desert. However, looking at Shen Miao's face, his heart softened again. At least with him by his side, no one in Dingjing City dared to bully Shen Miao, which was also a good thing.
After a few more words, Shen Xin and his wife and Shen Qiu left. After they left, Shen Miao closed the book on the table and walked to the window.
"Young lady..." Guyu whispered, "I've already told Chuntao about it. The eldest lady is pregnant and everything is fine. I heard that the second lady and the second master are arguing about the eldest lady's marriage."
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