Chapter 651 Shen Changjing
The new Crown Prince has indeed not yet adapted to his new identity.
Although Yuxie kept reminding him, Your Highness, you want to be the king.
It’s a pity that this lonely king can’t remember, it’s always me and mine.
At the beginning of the Dayi Dynasty, the crown prince also called himself "this palace" following the example of the previous dynasty.
Because he was in charge of the Eastern Palace, he was called "Ben Gong". However, the emperor felt that it was inappropriate for both the concubines in the harem and the crown prince to do so, so he looked through history books and found the old titles of the previous dynasties and called the crown prince "Gu".
Later, he felt that it was too simple, so he called himself the Solitary King.
After the banquet was over, the prince and the imperial concubine returned to Yufu Palace.
The mother and daughter sat opposite each other, and the new prince smiled.
"Are you happy?" Shen Chuliu also smiled.
"Happy." Qi Yan smiled: "Is mother happy?"
"Mom is happy too." Shen Chuliu's body was finally not as weak as last winter. Although he still needed to be taken care of, he wouldn't collapse after attending a banquet.
"As a crown prince, you have a lot to learn and a lot to do. Your father didn't ask you to move in a hurry because he thought you were still young. However, sooner or later you will have to form your own team." Shen Chuliu said.
"I know. Don't worry. Father is still young. I will learn slowly." Qi Yan said, "Anyway, I don't know how to be a crown prince now, so I still have to learn from father. I will talk about it when I can enter the court in two years. Actually, I also want to enter the court now, but it's too early."
Shen Chuliu laughed: "Remember, your father really loves you. You have to treat him well."
She still touched her son's cheek.
She thought that Qi Yixiu was getting older, but he hadn't given birth to the thing that she disliked the most before.
For example, suspicion, and moodiness.
In fact, the older Qi Yixiu got, the easier it was for him to understand.
He became much simpler and more direct.
However, if the women in the harem heard this, they would all want to strangle her to death.
That's how the emperor treats them, mother and son.
In fact, Shen Chuliu herself had never thought about this problem, precisely because she and her son were frank enough in front of the emperor.
He was direct and clean enough, so for nearly twenty years, the emperor was not a wooden man.
However, people are like this, and they are often the last to think about what is happening to them.
"I know." Qi Yan smiled and sighed softly, "I know everything."
Shen Chuliu didn't ask him what he knew.
That night, the emperor rested at the queen's place.
Talking to the Queen about the Eighth Prince: "I didn't discuss this with you in advance, but it's a good thing."
"I know, and it's indeed a good thing. It's completely changed for me so that people in the world will not remember An." said the Queen.
"She doesn't deserve it." Qi Yixiu said with disgust.
"Old Eight has gotten better in recent years. Although his reaction is slow, he is back to normal." Qi Yixiu added, "In a few years, choose a good girl for him."
The queen agreed.
"Speaking of which, our Yi'er's marriage is the envy of the world." Qi Yixiu laughed when talking about the second princess: "This Han Yue is indeed quite capable, and he actually won the third place in the imperial examination. He is young and handsome, and he is also the son-in-law of the emperor. He is a good match for our Yi'er."
"Yes, Xi'er is living an easy life after marriage. Her husband is so indulgent that he even lets her learn how to write storybooks on her own..." The queen was speechless.
"Let her do whatever she wants. We don't ask her to achieve anything. Let her do whatever she wants," said the emperor.
The queen naturally thought so too, as long as she was willing.
I just didn’t expect that the second princess’s preferences were so magical.
As they talked, they talked about the prince and the imperial concubine.
The Queen said, "In the Yufu Palace, some furnishings have been changed. After all, the Imperial Concubine is the Crown Prince's biological mother, so she must have the necessary things."
"Although Changle Palace is the largest palace in the east of the palace, it is not good either. That's why I didn't mention moving." said the queen.
"No need, Concubine Jing doesn't care about this. Just change the furnishings when it's time." said the emperor.
"Yes, I am always afraid of wronging her." The queen said with a smile.
Qi Yixiu smiled and said, "You and the Imperial Concubine have been together for many years. Don't you know what kind of people you are? When she was still a Baolin, she refused to suffer any loss. But after she became the virtuous concubine, isn't she the same? She grew up in the Shen family. Although she doesn't have her own parents, she is still rich. She just can't bear any grievances. She is very sensible in other aspects."
The Queen nodded: "Yes, Concubine Jing is the one who gives me the least worries."
"She respects you in her heart, and it's good that you protect her. It's getting late, take a rest." said the emperor.
The queen nodded and asked someone to come in and help the emperor go to bed.
In Yufu Palace, Shen Chuliu didn't know any of this.
She also went to bed early, and now she has resumed paying her respects, and will go to pay her respects early tomorrow morning.
That night, few people could fall asleep, and many could not.
The emperor and the empress, one was in charge of important matters, the other didn't care at all, so naturally they slept well.
Shen Chuliu was weak and wanted to fall asleep as soon as he got on the bed.
But many people in the harem couldn't sleep.
For example, Concubine Li De and Concubine Yan.
Even Concubine Ning, who raised twelfth prince, might have thought about those things, but unfortunately she doesn't have to think about them now.
Mei Xiuyi's life has not been easy since she fell out of favor, and now she has no hope at all.
Some are happy and some are sad.
In the Shen family, three generations of father and son sat drinking and talking.
"Back then, when your mother was still alive, no one would have thought that Your Majesty would be able to make it to where you are today." Shen Changjing has been in poor health over the past year.
He is in his early eighties, which is considered a very long life.
"Your Majesty is blessed." Shen Zhong smiled.
"The girls of our Shen family have a very good reputation because of the queen. In the future, you must be careful when choosing husbands for them." Shen Changjing said, coughing a few times.
"The future of the Shen family depends on you. Your daughters don't have to marry someone above their station. If the royal family doesn't have a decree, don't even think about sending your daughters to the palace."
"Yes, father." Shen Zhong responded.
"Don't worry, grandpa." Several grandchildren also responded.
"San'er, you must be careful and cautious in front of the emperor. Although leading troops outside is dangerous, it is the same in the palace. You must be a loyal minister. Only in this way can you last long." Shen Changjing said.
Although he was confused about household affairs, he always had the direction in major matters.
"Although you see the Empress and the Crown Prince every day in the palace, you must not be biased. The closer you are, the more you should avoid suspicion. Look at the Pei family in this regard. Our family is different. You are the head of the guards in front of the Emperor, and now you are more important than Yu Chan. You must be careful."
The Pei family is a civil servant family. They can promote talented people regardless of their relationship with them, but Shen Qingling from the Shen family cannot do that.
What he held in his hands were the imperial guards!
"Your Majesty, please treat the Shen family well! Many generals who lead troops do not live to old age. But the Shen family can stand before you. Your Majesty is a wise ruler!" Shen Changjing was so moved that he burst into tears.
(End of this chapter)
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