Chang Liangdi stood up from her chair and bowed to Xiao Jinyan.

After they sat down, the Queen began to question them: "At the welcoming banquet today, no matter how much you pamper Shen Fengyi, you can't let her ignore the etiquette and make trouble in public."

Xiao Jinyan pursed his lips, "Mother, I am the crown prince, I know the priorities, Shen Fengyi is not making trouble."

If she hadn't helped him today, it wouldn't have been so easy for him to tame the wolf today. Although he could tame it by force, it would just make everyone dissatisfied.

Chang Liangdi lowered her eyes and listened to His Highness defending Shen Fengyi. If she had been there with him at the time, would His Highness have praised her as well?

The queen was stunned when she heard this. This was the first time the prince had refuted her for a woman.

"Look at how dignified and elegant Chang Liangdi was at the welcoming banquet. She is the role model that women in the harem should have."

Xiao Jinyan glanced at Chang Liang Di, and a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Chang Liang Di was personally selected by the Queen Mother, so she is naturally dignified and virtuous."

Queen: "Of course, when has my vision ever been bad? Which of the women I picked for you was not beautiful? Shen Fengyi is good-looking, but you can't be so arrogant just because you are favored."

Xiao Jinyan: "Mother, I am here because of Shen Fengyi."

The queen thought her son had taken her words to heart, and she felt relieved. "How do you plan to deal with this matter?"

Xiao Jinyan said: "Shen Fengyi serves you wholeheartedly, and is a virtuous lady. I intend to promote Shen Fengyi to Shen Liangdi."

Chang Liang Di clenched her handkerchief and looked at Xiao Jinyan in disbelief. Promoted to Liang Di? Wouldn't that mean she was on an equal footing with her? The Queen almost thought she had misheard. She asked again uncertainly, "What did you just say? Promoted to Shen Fengyi?"

Xiao Jinyan nodded, "Yes, mother."

The Queen directly rejected the Prince's decision: "No, Fengyi is so arrogant just now. If she is promoted to Liangdi, won't she be able to walk around the Eastern Palace like a tyrant?"

Xiao Jin said firmly: "Mother, I have made up my mind."

When the Queen heard his tone, she knew that the Crown Prince had made up his mind, and her face darkened. "Yes, the affairs of the Eastern Palace should be decided by you, the Crown Prince, but you have just taken the position of Crown Prince, and there are many things you cannot take care of. As for Shen Fengyi's promotion, there are so many eyes on the Eastern Palace, I think it is not too late to wait until she is pregnant before promoting her. By then, we will have double happiness and there will be no gossip."

Xiao Jinyan lowered his eyes. He should have guessed that his mother would use various excuses to block his decision, because she wanted Xiao Jinyu to be the crown prince, but he snatched it away. How could she not be angry?

At this time, Xiao Jinyu strode in from outside. Seeing Xiao Jinyan here, he stepped forward with a smile and saluted, "Your son greets the queen mother."

The queen looked at her youngest son rushing in. Seeing that he was sweating profusely, she took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat. "What's the hurry? Look at your forehead, it's all sweaty."

Xiao Jinyu wiped it twice with a handkerchief and said, "Mother, I'm here to look for my brother."

The queen paused, she was a little disappointed that her son didn't come to see her, "Then there's no need to be so anxious, what if he falls?"

Xiao Jinyu said: "Mother, I am already sixteen years old, not a three-year-old child."

Xiao Jinyan looked at the scene in front of him expressionlessly. The scene was too warm and it was a treatment he had never enjoyed before. The hand hidden in his sleeve slowly tightened.

He suddenly stood up and bowed, saying, "Mother, I will take my leave first."

The queen did not try to persuade him to stay, "Then go and get busy."

Xiao Jinyan slowly walked out of Fengyi Palace.

"Mother, I'll take my leave now. I'll come to see you another day." After saying this, Xiao Jinyu strode after him.

"Brother, wait for me."

The queen was about to call her son back when she saw him running faster than a rabbit. She sighed, "You're running so fast, wouldn't it be painful for me if he fell?"

Chang Liangdi originally wanted to use the Queen's help to sleep with His Highness as soon as possible, but unfortunately the Queen didn't mention this matter and His Highness left.

* Xiao Jinyan stood on the steps outside Fengyi Palace, watching Xiao Jinyu walking towards him. He wished he could take two steps at a time and get to her. That young face was full of vitality.

"What do you want from me?"

Xiao Jinyu came over and said, "Brother, when you say copying the Art of War, do you mean the first volume or the second volume?"

Xiao Jinyan said: "Since you asked, then I will copy both volumes."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinyu regretted running over to ask. He could only nod resignedly, "Okay, I'll copy it."

* On her way back to the East Palace, Shen Chuwei met Lu Zhaoyan, the Lord Lu who made her wish come true.

Lu Zhaoyan also saw Shen Chuwei take the initiative to step forward and bow, "Shen Fengyi."

Shen Chu smiled and nodded, "Where are you going, Lord Lu?"

Lu Zhaoyan said: "I am just about to go find His Highness."

Shen Chuwei kindly reminded: "Your Highness has gone to Fengyi Palace, so you will definitely not be able to see him now."

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"Thank you Shen Fengyi for the reminder. I will come back later."

Shen Chuwei saw Lu Zhaoyan was about to leave, and hurriedly called him: "Wait a moment, Lord Lu."

Lu Zhaoyan stopped and asked humbly, "Does Shen Fengyi have anything else to tell you?"

Shen Chuwei came over curiously, "Sir Lu, I heard you can tell fortunes, how about you tell it for me?"

"This..." Lu Zhaoyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He replied, "Shen Fengyi, I know how to tell fortunes, but they may not be accurate. Shen Fengyi, do you want to tell about your marriage or your future?"

Shen Chuwei thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about the future. There's no need to consider marriage."

She thought that if she left the palace at the age of 25, she would be an old maid. People in ancient times had feudal thoughts, and it was common for them to have three wives and four concubines.

It would definitely be impossible for her to meet someone who suits her taste.

Besides, if she leaves the palace, she will have to share a husband with others and be jealous of others. She might as well stay in the palace. Xiao Jinyan is handsome and rich after all! It's a good future. After leaving the palace, she can make money first and then buy a secluded house to spend her old age. How great is that?

Lu Zhaoyan also felt that there was no need to calculate fate, as Shen Fengyi was already his highness's person and that could not be changed.

"How about I take a look at Shen Fengyi's palm?"

"Okay." Shen Chuwei agreed readily. She stretched out her hand and showed it to Lu Zhaoyan with her palm facing up.

Lu Zhaoyan looked at it carefully for a few times, he touched his chin, looked up at Shen Fengyi again, then lowered his head to look at the lines on the palm of his hand.

Shen Chuwei saw Lu Zhaoyan's actions and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart, "Master Lu, how is it?"

Lu Zhaoyan hesitated for a while and said, "From the palm of Shen Fengyi's hand, we can see that his fate is a bit bumpy..."

Shen Chuwei really wanted to praise Lord Lu, saying that he was an amazing person. She had a sudden heart palpitation at such a young age and her soul traveled to this place without any relatives. Isn't this just a rough fate?

"Master Lu, is there anything else?"

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