Chapter 601 Loyalty between Ruler and Subject, Order between Elder and Junior
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Yu smiled faintly and said, "His Majesty's decree just now made it clear that your brother is learned and broad-minded; now the court is in need of talent, and His Majesty does not avoid employing relatives, which is a blessing for your brother."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "It is a blessing to be valued by Father Emperor, but I still don't quite understand."
"What doesn't Your Highness understand?"
"My elder brother's talent was not known to Father Emperor before. Is it because someone recommended him that Father Emperor suddenly bestowed this title upon him?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Yu paused slightly.
Shang Ruyi immediately sensed something, but when she looked into his eyes again, she saw that Eunuch Yu was still smiling, his eyes curved even more narrowly than the crescent moon of the previous night, and she could not tell his emotions at all.
Seeing him like this, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.
She understood, of course, that Yu Gonggong was no simple man; he had been placed by Chu Yang's side for so long and had become a confidant. Now, he was even able to return to serve the new emperor. His thoughts were not so easy for her to see through, which made her even more worried about Shen Wuzheng's investiture this time.
As they spoke, the two had already arrived at the entrance of the Shen residence.
Sure enough, there was a carriage sent by the Duke's Mansion parked outside the gate, as well as the carriage that Eunuch Yu had ridden in when he arrived. Shang Ruyi personally escorted Eunuch Yu over, and Eunuch Yu said goodbye and turned to get into the carriage.
However, he was old and moved somewhat slowly, and this slight pause made his mind wander.
He thought for a moment, then turned to look at Shang Ruyi: "Your Highness."
Shang Ruyi looked up at him: "What is it, Eunuch Yu?"
After thinking for a while, Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "His Majesty is good at employing people without regard to kinship. Naturally, he has people who can recommend virtuous people without regard to kinship. That's why your brother is so fortunate."
"..."
"I hope your brother will serve the court well; he has a bright future ahead of him."
After saying that, he smiled and beckoned a guard behind him to help him into the carriage. Soon, the carriage left the Shen residence and sped away.
Shang Ruyi was left standing there, her brows furrowed slightly.
Should one recommend virtuous individuals without avoiding relatives?
Therefore, Shen Wuzheng's promotion was indeed due to someone's recommendation, and "not avoiding relatives" means that the person who recommended him was a relative.
Of course it wasn't Shen Shiyan; his reaction just now was also one of utter astonishment. And in the imperial court, the only one who could speak with Yuwen Yuan and was also considered a relative of Shen Wuzheng was—
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and boarded the carriage that had been waiting for her for a long time, saying, "Let's go back."
The coachman responded and cracked his whip, and the carriage immediately left the Shen residence and headed towards the Duke's residence.
Along the way, Shang Ruyi was temporarily relieved, but also somewhat preoccupied. Although she had no doubt about Shen Wuzheng's abilities and firmly believed that he could do well no matter what position or post he was given, the post of Military Advisor in the Weibei Road Military Command was clearly a preparation for an upcoming battle.
Taiyuan?
So, is the unease that has been simmering in her heart all along really going to become a reality?
But why should Shen Wuzheng be given such a position? Based on her view of Shen Wuzheng's future, her brother, who was capable of strategizing and winning battles from afar, should stay in the court as a civil official. Even if he couldn't be promoted too high now, there were plenty of practical and inconspicuous positions in the Six Ministries that could be given to him.
What was the person who made the recommendation thinking?
With a lingering worry in her heart, and amplified by the constant slight jolting and shaking of the carriage, she finally returned to the Yuwen residence after nearly an hour.
As soon as she got off the carriage, she saw Tushe'er waiting inside the gate. Upon seeing her, he came out to greet her with great joy.
"Miss!"
Shang Ruyi shook her head.
Tushe'er was also dissatisfied. Upon seeing her mistress's reproachful gaze, she immediately came to her senses, stood still, straightened her posture, and bowed to her: "Your Highness."
Shang Ruyi then walked over, looked down at Tu She'er and said, "From now on, you must not be presumptuous in front of others."
Tushe'er quickly replied, "This servant understands."
Looking up again, she saw Shang Ruyi still smiling, and she breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the two had grown up together since childhood, and their bond was different from others. No matter how high Shang Ruyi rose, she couldn't do without this immature girl who would risk her life for her.
She laughed and said, "Why are you waiting here?"
As Tushe'er accompanied her inside, she complained, "I didn't even know that the Princess Consort went back to the Shen family yesterday. She should have taken me with her. How can the Princess Consort be without anyone to serve her? I miss Master, Madam, and Young Master too."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Are you going to serve me, or do you want to go back to see them?"
Tushe'er stuck out his tongue and laughed, "Hehe."
Shang Ruyi glared at her reproachfully, then shook her head with a smile. After complaining, Tu She'er straightened her expression and was about to say something when she saw a familiar figure approaching. The figure was wearing a maroon satin jacket with brocade and auspicious patterns, her hair was neatly styled in a bun, and she was adorned with several pieces of jewelry she had never seen before. It was Aunt Hui.
Her luxurious attire and imposing presence surprised Shang Ruyi.
Because of her luxurious and grand demeanor, her aura became even more imposing, and when she looked at Shang Ruyi, her eyes revealed a hint of almost undisguised malice.
Of course, it was also fleeting.
Even though it was fleeting, Shang Ruyi keenly noticed it. Moreover, even without seeing Aunt Hui's eyes, just from the fact that Yuwen Qian had changed from Crown Prince to Prince of Han, she understood that Aunt Hui and Duke Shenwu, along with Yu Dingxing, who openly showed his astonishment and anger in the court, and Yu Mingyue behind him, must have been so angry that they hadn't slept well all night.
Thinking about it this way, I realized I slept well last night, so it wasn't a bad deal.
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi put on a big smile and said to Aunt Hui, who also had a big smile on her face, "Good morning, Aunt Hui."
Aunt Hui walked over and bowed respectfully to her: "Greetings, Princess Qin."
Shang Ruyi quickly replied, "Aunt Hui, you're too polite."
Aunt Hui smiled and said, "Etiquette cannot be abandoned. Moreover, starting today, I will also be going to the palace to serve His Majesty. Being by His Majesty's side, I should naturally be even more mindful of etiquette."
"..."
"I also hope that the King of Qin and the Queen of Qin will not forget the principles of loyalty between ruler and subject, and the order of seniority."
"This is natural."
"Then I won't disturb you any longer."
After saying that, she waved her hand and led a group of servants to the other side, obviously busy moving all the items of the Duke's mansion into the palace. Shang Ruyi watched her departing figure for a long time before the smile on her face slowly disappeared, and a deeper layer of gloom rose in her eyes.
As they walked back, Tushe'er said, "This Aunt Hui, she's just a head lady-in-waiting in the palace, but look how proud she is. She's even so rude to the little princess."
Shang Ruyi said, "She has never been polite at all."
"..."
"Moreover, she is no longer serving by the Duke of Sheng's side, but by His Majesty's side. Being so close to His Majesty makes it easy for her to say anything and do anything."
"..."
"We are much more careful with her than before."
Hearing her say that, Tushe'er frowned and thought about it again, and then she understood: "What the princess means is that before, everyone lived in the Duke's mansion and saw each other all the time, so they were closer; but after entering the palace, His Highness Prince Qin and the princess live in different palaces from His Majesty, so they have fewer opportunities to meet and it is more difficult for them to get close. It is easier for her to stir up trouble, is that right?"
Shang Ruyi glanced down at her and smiled, "You reacted quickly."
Just as Tushe'er was about to laugh, Shang Ruyi added, "Moreover, it's not that simple."
"what else?"
“Those who live in the Duke’s mansion are the Yuwen family; those who move into the palace are the imperial family.”
"..."
“She’er, you must be more careful in your words and actions from now on, because even a small mistake in the palace is not as simple as being flogged or locked in the woodshed; it can lead to execution.”
Hearing her say that, Tushe'er's expression became even more serious.
She gritted her teeth, her face filled with a determined expression, and said, "This servant will be careful, and will rather die than cause trouble for the Princess."
Shang Ruyi smiled.
As they spoke, the two continued walking back. After taking a few steps, Tushe'er remembered something and said, "Oh, right, Your Highness, today—"
Before they could finish speaking, the two of them had already reached the gate of the courtyard.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw several boxes placed in the spacious courtyard, all of which were sealed. They were obviously packed up yesterday and were to be sent to the palace. Just as they were looking at them, the door in front of them opened and Chang Wan came out of the room.
Turning around, Chang Wan saw Shang Ruyi and Tu She'er, and her eyes lit up with joy. She immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness."
Shang Ruyi smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Tu She'er, as if to say, "Look how clever she is." Tu She'er just lowered her head in grievance. Only then did Shang Ruyi smile and say, "Did you tidy all this up? You've worked hard."
"Your Highness is too kind. How could this servant dare to complain of hardship? Besides,"
Chang Wan looked up at Shang Ruyi and said softly, "Actually, His Highness Prince Qin cleaned all of these up last night."
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi frowned: "He packed it?"
"Yes, we servants just got up this morning, put on the seals, and carried it out."
"He packed all this stuff by himself?"
"yes."
"How long will he finish packing?"
"This servant doesn't know either, but judging from the lights in the room, it seems like they were never turned off all night."
"..."
For some reason, it was common for Yuwen Ye to stay up all night to work, and even to go on military campaigns. His body didn't mind staying up for a day or two, but last night, he stayed up all night, which made Shang Ruyi feel a little uneasy.
She thought for a moment, then waved for Changwan to leave and walked to the door herself.
I took a deep breath at the door and was about to reach out to push it open when I heard a creak and the door opened from the inside.
A post was thrown out of there like trash.
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