Shen Zhiyan said, "Caiping will stay in the main courtyard. Eldest brother and Jin'er, you can choose any courtyard you like to stay in."
Ye Daquan exclaimed in surprise, "One courtyard after another?"
"Yes. This house has side courtyards on both sides, dividing it into several smaller courtyards."
Ye Caiping was so tired that her eyes were almost drooping: "Let's not pick and choose now. There are many side rooms in the main courtyard, right? Let's stay here for one night and choose a courtyard and move our things more carefully tomorrow."
Shen Zhiyan nodded.
As they spoke, the group arrived at the main courtyard, where there was no plaque at the entrance. The other courtyards and gates were also without plaques; Ye Caiping was waiting to name them herself.
Shen Zhiyan originally wanted to spend some time alone with her, but seeing that she was so tired that she wanted to lie down on the spot, he said, "Then I'll go back first and come again tomorrow."
"good."
After Shen Zhiyan left, Ye Jin'er and the others breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
Ye Huan'er: "Although the old lady was very kind, I was so nervous that I didn't even dare to take too much food with me."
Ye Caiping patted her head: "It's always like this at first, you'll get used to it eventually."
Madam Du said, "This house also belongs to the Shen family, right? Although it was given to my younger sister, I still feel a little embarrassed living here."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? It's my little sister's!" Ye Daquan said. "Besides, with my little sister's abilities, can't she afford a house in the capital?"
"Leaving aside the future glass workshop, just looking at my sister's current income, plus that 30,000 taels of silver reward, she can buy it herself. We have nothing to be ashamed of."
Upon reflection, Du realized that this made sense.
Ye Caiping laughed: "Big brother is right. I'm so tired, and it's getting late. Let's wash up and go to bed!"
As soon as Ye Caiping entered the main room, servants immediately brought water and prepared clothes.
After showering, I start my skincare routine.
Every woman wants to look beautiful.
She's using modern skincare products worth tens of thousands! She bought all of these through the system and has been using them for several months with remarkable results.
She stopped sourcing ingredients from the hot and sour soup workshop through the system a long time ago. She earns less and saves the opportunity to buy skincare products and other things that don't exist in this era.
......
The next morning.
Ye Caiping then got up, put on her makeup, and changed into her elegant seventh-rank court dress.
She is going to the palace to see the Empress Dowager.
As for Manman and Jin'er, the Empress Dowager instructed them to enter the palace whenever they woke up, and not to tire them out.
In the carriage, Shen Zhiyan sat opposite her.
Ye Caiping laughed and said, "So you're just going to ride in the same car with me like this?"
In this era, the separation of men and women was strictly observed, especially in the capital. Even though they were engaged, they could not be together in such a confined space.
Shen Zhiyan nodded: "Mm."
Ye Caiping asked, "Aren't you afraid of being gossiped about?"
"Don't worry. The people in the palace are very tight-lipped."
Ye Caiping thought about it and realized that it made sense; those who didn't keep their mouths shut were all gone.
Shen Zhiyan asked, "Tell me, do you think we should have children after we get married?"
"We're all adults, so why are you bringing this up?" Ye Caiping said. "Why are you saying this? Did your family give you a quota to have a baby?"
Shen Zhiyan: "No. But if I don't want to have children, I have to start taking the medicine now."
Ye Caiping paused for a moment, a warmth spreading through her heart. She lowered her head and chuckled softly, "It's up to fate. If there really is a child who wants to be our son or daughter, I... would be very happy."
Shen Zhiyan smiled slightly, sat down next to her, and gently took her hand.
......
Soon, they arrived at the Phoenix Palace, where the Empress Dowager resided.
After passing through layers of interrogation, we finally arrived at the living quarters of Fengyi Palace.
Upon entering, one sees a noblewoman sitting on a long couch, playing with a four- or five-year-old boy.
The lady was slightly plump, but her demeanor was not diminished by her plumpness; on the contrary, it made her even more radiant and elegant, like a peony in full bloom, graceful and noble.
Ye Caiping recognized her at a glance as Empress Dowager Shen Zhihui, also known as Empress Dowager Shen.
"Ah, it's Uncle." The little boy on the couch, who looked like a delicately carved New Year picture, lit up when he saw Shen Zhiyan.
With a smile in his eyes, Shen Zhiyan knelt down and bowed, saying, "This humble subject, Shen Zhiyan, greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
Ye Caiping also joined in the greeting.
The young emperor straightened his rosy face and raised his hand: "No need."
After Shen Zhiyan stood up, he grinned and rushed over, saying, "Uncle."
Shen Zhiyan picked him up in one go: "Chengyi actually still remembers his little uncle."
The young emperor hugged his neck: "My memory is excellent~~"
“Then, let’s also remember your aunt.” Shen Zhiyan pulled Ye Caiping over.
The little emperor chuckled: "Mother said that my uncle would bring my aunt back this time, and it turns out it's true... My aunt is really beautiful."
Ye Caiping looked at his rosy little face and wanted to pinch it, but she didn't dare to. Instead, she pulled his little hand and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
"Brother Yan, come here." Empress Dowager Shen looked at Shen Zhiyan with joy in her eyes. "Lady Ye, come here too."
Shen Zhiyan quickly stepped forward.
After the siblings chatted for a few minutes, Empress Dowager Shen looked at Ye Caiping and asked, "Did you like the jade ruyi I gave you last time?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I like it very much."
"Is everything satisfactory?"
Ye Caiping: May everything go as you wish.
Empress Dowager Shen nodded with a smile: "Brother Yan, take Yi'er for a stroll in the garden. I'd like to have a chat with Lady Ye."
Shen Zhiyan gave Ye Caiping a reassuring look, then carried the little emperor out. Eunuchs, nannies, and palace maids followed closely behind in twos and threes.
Empress Dowager Shen looked at Ye Caiping and smiled, "Sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Ye Caiping sat down on the armchair at the lower end of the table. To be honest, she was very nervous as it was her first time facing the Empress Dowager alone.
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