Chapter 562 Pretend
The queen finally went.
This Concubine Lin was lucky. Although she fell and had a miscarriage, her maid was there to cushion her, so the problem was not serious. She also did not bleed.
It just needs a few days of rest.
But now it seems that she is not stable on her feet.
Her baby was only six months old, but it was already quite big, so she didn't go to pay her respects, but just walked around in her residence without steadying her feet.
You really can't blame others.
It's just my bad luck.
Since that was the case, Shen Chuliu didn't go at all.
Although Concubine Lin herself had doubts, she could only punish the palace maids around her.
This was the most cruel thing that a virtuous person like her could do. Of course, she only said this to outsiders.
Shen Chuliu was too lazy to pay attention to these things. Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching and her mind was here.
Shen Qingling returned to the imperial city on August 13th.
According to his official position, he didn't need to go to the palace immediately, but the emperor still summoned him out of courtesy.
Shen Qingling went to the palace to pay his respects before returning to the Shen family.
This time, his family also came back.
Although the imperial edict has not been issued yet, he definitely does not need to go back to Northern Xinjiang.
On the fourteenth day, Shen Qingling's wife Li went to the palace to pay a visit to Concubine Jing.
Naturally, the same rules apply. Go to the Queen first.
The queen stayed for a while and then came to Shen Chuliu again.
This was Shen Chuliu's first time meeting his third sister-in-law. Shen Qingling had married in Northern Xinjiang, and Li was also the daughter of a local official in Northern Xinjiang.
This is also my first time back to the imperial city.
She was the daughter-in-law of the lowest origin among the wives married into the Shen family.
However, her husband is capable.
"Greetings to Her Majesty, may Her Majesty be well." It was Li's first time entering the palace, so she was a little uneasy, but overall, her performance was commendable.
"No need to be polite, sister-in-law. Just sit down and talk." Shen Chuliu smiled kindly.
First, I asked her how her family was settling in and how her children were doing.
He also asked if I was used to the climate in the imperial city.
The main reason is that tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival, so it is not convenient for Qu and Song to bring her here today.
But Liang cannot enter the palace now. She can only come in after observing mourning for a year.
Seeing that Shen Chuliu was kind, Li answered all the questions one by one and gradually relaxed a lot.
Before leaving, Shen Chuliu gave her a lot of things, some for her and some for the children.
Li couldn't refuse and had to accept it.
After seeing Li off, Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Madam, how about this one?"
"Master, you know it in your heart, right? Although this Third Madam is a little nervous, she is a generous person."
Nanny Zhang thought to herself that at least she was much better than Shen Qinghe’s wife, Lan.
As for Shen Qingyang's wife Zhu, Shen Qingyang was a bastard, so Zhu would only step back.
Li only breathed a sigh of relief after she got on the carriage, and her maid did not follow her in.
Now he was also anxious: "What's going on?"
"It's pretty good. Her Majesty is kind, not as majestic as my sister-in-law said. Her Majesty the Queen will not make things difficult for me." Li patted her chest.
"That's good. Who knows what the eldest grandma is thinking?" The girl snorted, "You'd better not listen to her in the future. It's not easy for us in the third house. In the future, we will rely on the third young master and you."
Li smiled and said, "I know that. Now that your father-in-law is gone, your life will be difficult." Li sighed.
After returning to Shen's house, the couple talked at night.
Shen Qingling smiled after hearing this: "I spent little time at home since I was young, so my relationship with this fourth sister is average. But there is also an advantage, that is, although we are not close, we have never offended her."
"The Empress Jing is now in a situation that shows she is a wise person. You just need to interact with her openly."
"Yes, you are right. This is my first time in the imperial city and I don't know the rules. Alas." Li sighed.
"I'm sorry to have wronged you. The Imperial City is not like the Northern Frontier. Your mother's home is far away and I can't take care of her." Shen Qingling held her in his arms: "At home, mother is sometimes unclear, you don't have to worry about it. You can make the decision about the third house. When my official position is determined, you should try to live outside so that you can be at ease."
Li's eyes turned red: "If I move out, what will happen to my mother-in-law?"
"Mother has lived like this for years, but it's different for me in the imperial city. There are many things going on at home, so you don't have to get involved." Shen Qingling smiled and said, "I won't get the title at home, and I don't want it. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. So, get along well with the queen. As for the mansion, no matter what happens with the first house, you just need to take care of the third house."
"Yes, I remember it." Li said with emotion.
Shen Qingling and Li, a young couple, now have three sons and one daughter.
Shen Qingling also had two concubines, but he always loved Li very much.
The main thing is that Li has left her family and come back with him, and he is very grateful.
On the fifteenth day, everyone entered the palace and held a banquet in Longzong Hall.
The banquet began at noon and there was singing and dancing all afternoon.
At nightfall, the emperor toasted everyone.
Everyone hurriedly stood up and drank it.
Empress Dowager Li had a pleasant conversation with the old princesses in the royal family, and also had a lot to say to the imperial eunuchs of similar age like Qu.
Anyway, the atmosphere is great.
Some people were also unhappy, such as Concubine Qian Shufei.
Now there is no one in their house who is qualified to come to the banquet.
Instead, it was Feng Zijing's mother and wife.
They all looked peaceful and honest, not as smooth-talking as the Feng family members in the past. But they were proud.
It’s a pity that they have the same ancestor and the same surname as Concubine Qian Shu, but they are no longer in the same camp.
In this court, things are constantly changing, and the same is true for the harem.
Sitting below are the Shen family, the Queen Mother's Li family, Feng Zijing's Feng family, Concubine Li's Qiguogong Mansion, and the cabinet ministers...
At the end of the banquet, the emperor rewarded everyone with mooncakes.
By the time everyone left the palace, it was already late.
Shen Chuliu and the Sixth Prince returned to Yufu Palace.
Shen Chuliu was slightly tipsy, and the Sixth Prince was almost drunk.
He drank several cups with the people from the royal family. He was still young and had never drunk like that before.
He was walking unsteadily now.
Shen Chuliu called the imperial physician to see him, and it turned out that he was fine, just a little drunk. Even after drinking the sobering soup, he still didn't want to sleep.
Said he wanted to study.
Shen Chuliu smiled: "Why are you so diligent? Why don't you sleep well?"
"I have to...I have to study. I have to study. I'm not afraid even if my father tests me! I'm not afraid!" The Sixth Prince turned over and lay on the couch, muttering.
"Your father wouldn't test you at this moment. Why don't you go to bed?" Shen Chuliu patted his butt.
"No, I have to study. I have to study hard." The Sixth Prince turned over and lay down again: "Anyway, I have to be better than them! They all like to pretend."
Shen Chuliu laughed out loud: "You're not pretending?"
"Then I will definitely pretend, otherwise I will hit someone. My mother will also pretend." The Sixth Prince looked like he was going to chat but then turned around.
"Ah, mother, you are here?"
Shen Chuliu chuckled and leaned against the bed and laughed.
(End of this chapter)
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