Although the Emperor's favor towards the Sixth Prince Qi Jingyu was increasing, the other princes vying for the throne were still relatively at ease.
He's just a sickly child who won't live long; the Emperor will never pass the throne to him.
Upon hearing this, Shen Danru felt that something was amiss.
However, these were not her concerns; all she cared about was the safety of her family.
She repeatedly instructed her second brother to be careful and not to get involved in the struggle for imperial power.
Shen Yutang was also a smart man. He reassured his sister that he was well aware of the situation.
Shen Danru was finally able to relax a little.
The next day, Shen Yuqing arrived at the Shen State Duke's Mansion.
Shen Shi sat in the main seat, looked at the person kneeling in front of him, and asked, "Are you the daughter of Marquis Xuanping?"
Song Yuqing said, "He is my grandfather, and I am also your granddaughter. I grew up in the Shen family. Back then, my mother and mother gave birth together, and Shen Danru and I were switched at birth. She enjoyed fifteen years of good fortune in the Xuanping Marquis's mansion in my place."
Shen Shi sharply scrutinized Song Yuqing.
"Speak, what do you want?"
Song Yuqing was slightly taken aback, and a chill ran through her heart.
I originally thought that once she came and mentioned her experience growing up in the Shen family, Shen Shi would definitely acknowledge her identity.
However, Shen Shi's attitude surprised her; he appeared indifferent and distant.
She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady: "Grandfather, I don't have any special requests. I just hope that you can acknowledge me as your granddaughter so that I can enter the Shen family openly and legitimately."
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