Upon hearing this, Sheng Chuhan persisted, "How could I be as despicable as Mother says? The people have discerning eyes. They say I am a heroine and a model woman, so I certainly am."
"Oh, right, Father, Mother, look! Isn't this scarf beautiful? I'm going to hang it up and treasure it. It's the most precious gift I've received this year!"
Sheng Yuan nodded, looking very satisfied, and said with a tone of praise, "Our eldest princess did a good job this time, but why did you suddenly think of celebrating her birthday this year like this?"
Chu Ningrong chimed in, "Yes, Han'er, did you hear something? Your favorite birthday banquet from previous years, this year you don't even need me to prepare it yourself. All the money and valuables were exchanged for grain and distributed to the people outside the city. Did your brother say something to you?"
When the two of them talked about it, they were still quite puzzled.
Saint Chu Han got up and sat down next to Chu Ning Rong, leaning on her shoulder and saying, "As a princess of this dynasty, I have been worshipped by the people for so many years. I also want to do something for them. Moreover, my brother has been working too hard all by himself, and I also want to help him."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Yuan and Chu Ningrong exchanged a glance, both showing emotion and relief in their eyes.
Sheng Yuan smiled and said, "Good, this is how a princess of my Shengqiong Dynasty should be. There is something I was planning to give you later, but after this birthday celebration, I realized that my son has indeed grown up. So, I'll give you this Golden Guard."
"Huh? Jinwu Guard?" Sheng Chuhan's buttocks bounced up as if they had been scalded, her face full of astonishment, and she even seemed to disbelieve the sound she had heard.
The Golden Guard was a powerful force that only emperors of past dynasties were authorized to use, and now, her father was actually proposing to give one of the Golden Guards to her?
A flash of insight struck Sheng Chuhan, and an indescribable shock and confusion welled up within her.
Her eyes widened as she stared at Sheng Yuan in disbelief, blurting out, "Father, are you planning to abolish my brother's position?"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Yuan nearly dropped his teacup. He glared at Sheng Chuhan and angrily rebuked, "Nonsense! When have I ever had the thought of deposing the Crown Prince?"
Chu Ningrong's expression changed, and she looked at Sheng Chuhan with a reproachful gaze, gently scolding, "You child, you're really spoiled. You speak so carelessly. How can you talk such important things so casually?"
Sheng Chuhan was somewhat dizzy and disoriented from her parents' successive scoldings, and didn't know what to do for a moment. She hurriedly explained, "It's not like that. Father suddenly mentioned that he would give me a Golden Guard. This is too sudden. Why didn't he bestow it on my brother but instead gave it to me?"
She immediately raised her hand, "Father, please don't do anything rash! My brother and I have a good relationship. Don't try to drive a wedge between us. My brother doesn't even have the Imperial Guards, but you're giving them to me. This won't do. I don't want it."
The two were left speechless by Sheng Chuhan's words, finding them both amusing and comforting.
What's funny is how her mind jumps around so much, saying whatever comes to mind; what's gratifying, of course, is that the brother and sister have a good relationship.
Chu Ningrong smiled and waved to her, gesturing for her to come over. "Your father hasn't finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry? Your birthday has passed, and you're a year older now. You need to work on your impatience and be more composed."
Following Chu Ningrong's hand, Sheng Chuhan sat down next to Chu Ningrong again, pouting as she asked, "What else does Father want to say? Anyway, I don't want it. My brother doesn't have the Imperial Guards, so I don't want them either. Besides, I'm already in the palace, protected by you and my brother. What do I need the Imperial Guards for?"
Sheng Yuan took a sip of tea, slowly put down the teacup, and said in a deep voice, "The Golden Guards were specially obtained for you by your brother. You really don't want them?"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Chuhan exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, you obtained the Imperial Guards for me? Why would you do that, brother?"
Shengyuan continued, "It's all because you acted like a crazy girl, taking only two people out of the palace and daring to run outside the city. Your brother was afraid that if he wasn't careful, his precious little sister would be gone, so he came to me and asked me to assign you another team of people to protect you."
Hearing her father say this about her, Sheng Chuhan was somewhat unconvinced. "Hmph, I know that there are secret guards following me. I will be fine. Besides, Father, the Golden Guard has always been used only by the emperor. It is indeed inappropriate for me to accept it. Let's just forget about it."
Sheng Yuan glanced at Chu Ningrong and said with a smile, "Look, there are even people who complain about having too many bodyguards."
“If I’m giving it to you, just accept it. Even if you want the throne, as long as Father is willing, I’ll give it to you without hesitation. As long as you’re happy.” Just then, a gentle voice broke in.
Sheng Chuhan's eyes lit up, and she said with a beaming smile, "Brother, you finally had time to come today?"
Then, a man dressed in a crescent-white robe strode in. His face was as aloof as an immortal, as if he were untouched by worldly affairs.
Hearing Sheng Chuhan's words, Sheng Chuyi gave a wry smile, his tone tinged with complaint: "Someone knows how to avoid leisure, but poor me, the Crown Prince, gets up earlier than the rooster and goes to bed later than the dog. It's really tiring."
Hearing this obvious complaint, Sheng Chuhan couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Hahaha, brother, you've made something of yourself."
Sheng Yuan glared at Sheng Chuyi with a dark face and said irritably, "Hey, you brat, I've only rested for two days and you're already complaining. I've been emperor for over ten years, have I ever complained of being tired?"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Chuyi smiled ingratiatingly and quickly said, "Hey, Father is indeed Father. No wonder people say that old ginger is spicier. You are still young and full of energy. You should continue to work hard and be a diligent and good emperor so that future generations will remember your achievements. There are still a lot of memorials waiting for your approval tomorrow, so please be sure to review them carefully."
Hearing Sheng Chuyi's words, Sheng Yuan couldn't help but laugh in anger, and scolded, "You brat, you dare to play tricks on me? Do you want a beating? You're not allowed to sleep until you've finished reading all these memorials tonight. Xiao Dezi, you'd better keep a close eye on him. If he's lazy and doesn't finish reading them, I'll hold you accountable."
Xiao Dezi, who was standing to the side serving, secretly groaned inwardly.
I thought to myself, if I had such great abilities, you two wouldn't be arguing all the time, would you?
But outwardly he still respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, Xiao Dezi will definitely complete the mission."
But in his heart he was thinking, "Isn't this just blatantly making things difficult for people?"
"Alright, you two shouldn't make a fool of yourselves. Since you're here, I've developed a new tea snack yesterday. Why don't you try it?" Chu Ningrong glared at Sheng Yuan and Sheng Chuyi, then suddenly had a thought and remembered her newly developed pastry.
Upon hearing this, the three of them turned green and looked somewhat frightened.
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