Chapter 348 Protection
Shen Huaichen lay comfortably on Shangguan Jin's priceless bed.
He had his hands behind his head and his legs crossed.
Dongmai is such a clever girl, she got me to come in through the tunnel outside the city.
They even said to keep it quiet, and make sure no one sees it, otherwise it will damage her young lady's reputation...
What harm could there be? They've already gone through the wedding ceremony...
However, Shen Huaichen wisely did not reprimand Dongmai.
Winter wheat has had a tough life, always being called "Miss" this and "Miss" that.
She truly lives only for Shangguan Jin.
Fortunately, I no longer have to speak with a serious face.
"Can you sit still? I called you here to talk, not to sleep in my bed."
Shangguan Jin rudely tapped Shen Huaichen's leg with the ruler in her hand.
Shen Huaichen then sat up.
But he still didn't get out of bed; he just sat cross-legged on the bed.
Shangguan Jin ignored him and sat down on a chair nearby.
"Tell me, Shen Qingjun went to Suzhou to reclaim the wasteland, and now it's gotten to the point where some nobles want to take action against him."
And then there's Shen Qingming, whose next move is also to target the court nobles.
Shen Qingrui is still young, and it's unknown what he will do in the future.
But based on my experience, that kid is probably not one to follow the conventional path either.
As for your two daughters... let's not talk about it, you've already seen them.
"What do you think I should do now?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Shen Huaichen chuckled.
"What can we do? Just let it be! We don't need to worry about the boys. They're going out into the world, and they're bound to run into trouble."
As for the two girls...
I said, do you think you can control this? Weren't you almost thirty and still unmarried in your past life?
Besides, isn't your job also about competing for a living among men?
"So, I think these two girls might really have been influenced by you from afar?" Shen Huaichen joked.
Shangguan Jin...
"How can that be the same? What era was ours? What era are we living in now...?"
Actually, what you said makes a lot of sense.
Forget it, I'll ignore these two girls. Shen Qingyue is now a princess, so her status is unquestionable.
Which dynasty's princesses didn't keep male lovers?
At worst, I'll just find her a few more gigolos.
As for Shen Qingyu... a female general isn't out of the question, but it will take some effort on your end.
"Tell Lord Changsheng if he minds having another female general under his command," Shangguan Jin could only say.
Shen Huaichen gave an OK sign.
"Don't worry too much about them, those kids don't need your concern at all."
The eldest brother represents Emperor Xiao Wu, who holds imperial power. If anyone dares to touch the eldest brother, they are showing contempt for imperial power.
It doesn't hold water from any angle.
As for the second brother, let's not rush things and see how the eldest brother's situation is resolved.
As long as the eldest son takes action against the imperial power, and your imperial nephew supports him, then things will become much easier for the second son.
The third brother probably won't do anything outrageous.
Isn't he just fond of quirky gadgets?
In later generations, these are called innovative technical talents, and they are national treasures.
So, Miss Shangguan, don't worry too much. Worrying makes you age faster.
"Look at yourself now, aren't you different from when you first came here?" Shen Huaichen said.
Shangguan Jin was about to nod and say, "Okay, then I won't worry about it."
Then it suddenly dawned on me: was Shen Huaichen saying that he was old?
"You're the old one! I'm eighteen every year!" Shangguan Jin angrily threw a soft pillow at her.
Shen Huaichen was hit by the soft pillow and immediately dodged backward.
"Okay, okay, you're eighteen... Holy crap..."
He wasn't paying attention and fell backward through the opening in the bed frame that wasn't closed...
Shangguan Jin was startled and quickly jumped onto the bed, then grabbed Shen Huaichen.
"Are you... alright? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?" Shangguan Jin asked quickly.
Shen Huaichen grimaced as he tried it.
It seems like everything else is fine, except for my waist... I twisted it a little.
"My back is killing me!" Shen Huaichen sighed.
Seeing that Shen Huaichen had climbed out of the cave again, Shangguan Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the injury wasn't too serious.
"I was wrong! I shouldn't have made that up! I didn't expect the retribution to come so quickly!"
"Miss Shangguan, would you like me to give you a massage?" Shen Huaichen said while massaging his waist.
Shangguan Jin snorted, but still made Shen Huaichen lie down. She took out a bottle of medicinal wine for bruises and sprains from the cabinet.
These were all left behind by the former Duke of Dingguo.
"Watch your words from now on. I've noticed that the heavens here don't seem to tolerate anyone..."
As she spoke, Shangguan Jin massaged Shen Huaichen's lower back with medicinal wine.
Shen Huaichen nodded while grimacing.
Ah, that feels so good...
"Here! Yes! Use a little more force! Miss Shangguan, I'm not afraid of pain, please use a little more force!"
Move a little to the left, yes, right there, ouch!
Haha, don't rub there, it's ticklish...
Shangguan Jin's face turned pale and then red.
This guy is too dramatic.
"Shut up, you bastard!" Shangguan Jin pinched Shen Huaichen's waist hard.
Shen Huaichen then obediently shut up and didn't say anything...
After Shen Huaichen left, Shangguan Jin sat alone in the room for a while before making up her mind to go to the palace on the last day before the New Year.
......
Inside the palace, on the last day of the year, the atmosphere was filled with joy and celebration.
This year marks the first major year since the end of the mourning period, and everyone is in a good mood.
Emperor Xiao Wu watched as Shangguan Jin's carriage left before returning to the Hall of Diligent Governance.
"Your Majesty, this year's banquet is being held in Xuanhua Hall, and the Empress herself is in charge of organizing it."
"There's only half an hour left," Hu Zhouquan whispered a reminder.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded, but still had no intention of setting off.
Hu Zhouquan stepped aside.
Suddenly, Emperor Xiao Wu calmly uttered two words, "Guards!"
In an instant, two people jumped down from the roof of the Hall of Diligent Governance.
"Your Majesty!" The two bowed respectfully.
“Send four men to Suzhou to protect the Duke of Dingguo. Once they arrive there, they will follow the Duke of Dingguo’s instructions.”
Remember, the primary task is to protect the life of the Duke of Dingguo.
As for those who caused trouble... let them be killed! Emperor Xiao Wu said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the two guards immediately agreed.
After giving these instructions, Emperor Xiao Wu got up.
"Let's go! To the Queen's Palace!"
Hu Zhouquan bowed and agreed.
Suzhou...
There are members of the royal family there!
I heard that the late emperor's aunt, the Grand Princess, had always lived in Suzhou with her daughter.
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