When Shen Jiarui and Shen Jiayan returned to the Shen Mansion, Emperor Shen Mingyue and Lu Qingyuan were sitting around the stove making tea and chatting.
In the big cradle beside, Su Qiqi crossed her legs, fiddling with a rattle in her hand, and humming an unknown tune intermittently.
Hongye and Qiuhe used the pearl necklace to tease Su Qiqi, and Su Qiqi occasionally responded with a perfunctory smile.
Lu Hongxuan and Mo Yunchi sat together playing chess with Master Shen.
Perhaps the chess game was too complicated. Lu Hongxuan and Mo Yunchi frowned and pondered, looking for a breakthrough.
Mr. Shen did not urge him. With a faint smile on his face, he slowly drank a sip of hot tea.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness."
Shen Jiayan and Shen Jiarui stepped forward to pay their respects, breaking the rare warmth and beauty.
The emperor smiled and said, "We are all family, so let's not be so formal. I came here today just to have a meal."
"Hehehe, I'm not bragging! The grilled fish I make is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's delicious! Your Majesty, I'll show you my skills!"
Shen Jiarui said this as he rolled up his sleeves and prepared to go to the kitchen.
"Wait," the emperor hurriedly stopped him, then stood up and walked to Shen Jiarui: "I have two more things to give you."
"Huh?" Shen Jiarui looked puzzled and subconsciously looked at Shen Jiayan.
Shen Jiayan shook his head slightly.
Obviously, neither of them understood what the emperor meant.
"Follow me."
The emperor said this and walked straight past Shen Jiarui and Shen Jiayan out of the courtyard.
Seeing this, Shen Jiarui and Shen Jiayan hurriedly followed.
There were many gifts piled up in the west wing.
Boxes of all sizes were filled with silk, brocade, fine wine, tea, and medicinal herbs...
These were specially sent by the emperor's servants. When the imperial concubine returned to her parents' home, he naturally gave her enough face.
The emperor bent down and opened both boxes on the table.
The contents of both men's boxes were the same: sturdy and heavy chain mail and several small porcelain bottles.
The emperor said, "The borderlands are extremely dangerous, and this chain mail is an extra layer of protection. The white porcelain bottle contains high-quality medicine for wounds, and the blue porcelain bottle contains an antidote for poison. I hope you don't need them, but at least keep them with you, just in case."
These things are worth a lot of money and can help them save their lives at critical moments.
Shen Jiayan clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your trouble."
Seeing this, Shen Jiarui also saluted.
The emperor sighed softly, his eyes filled with mixed emotions, and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.
He was silent for a moment, then finally raised his hand and patted Shen Jiayan on the shoulder: "Be careful in everything you do, and send messages back often. If you need anything, just let me know."
Shen Jiayan's eyes were firm: "I will obey your orders and will definitely fulfill my mission."
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On the second day of the first lunar month, while the common people were reuniting with their families and immersed in the joy of the New Year, the soldiers had already donned their armor and set off for the borderlands.
Ever since Shen Jiarui and Shen Jiayan went on the expedition, Shen Mingyue has been worried and unable to sleep or eat.
Most of the affairs of the harem were handled by the eunuchs. The Queen Mother treated her very well, and there were no concubines plotting against her...
Her life is comfortable and leisurely.
But this person, once he has some free time, he tends to have random thoughts. Worrying about this, worrying about that...
If you are thinking about something, you will dream about it at night.
The things she worried about always turned into vivid and lifelike scenes in her dreams, scaring her so much that she woke up from her dreams in a cold sweat and panic.
Finally, I had no choice but to coil my Buddhist beads and copy down the Buddhist scriptures, praying for the gods' blessing and giving myself some peace of mind.
At the end of the first month, the palace welcomed another big day.
Early in the morning, Su Qiqi was carried out of bed by Hongye.
Qiuhe changed her into exquisite and luxurious clothes and put some makeup on her.
Hongye was puzzled: "The princess is so young, does she also need to wear makeup?"
Qiu He said, "The princess is one year old, so of course she needs to be dressed up. It's a pity that she's still young and has short hair, otherwise I would definitely give her the cutest bun and the most beautiful hair accessories."
[One year old?] Su Qiqi was confused. Before she could think about it, she couldn't help stretching and yawning.
Then she sighed dejectedly: "No matter in the past, present or future, I will always hate getting up early!"
"Is it packed?"
Shen Mingyue walked in from outside.
Lu Hongxuan and Mo Yunchi followed behind Shen Mingyue, with Lu Hongxuan holding a brocade box in his hand.
"Qiqi! I want to give you a gift first!"
Lu Hongxuan couldn't wait to open the brocade box and took out the things inside as if he was presenting a treasure.
A wolf-hair brush.
"Traveling the world reveals the true nature of things, and reading ancient and modern books reveals the true principles of things. Qiqi, I personally picked up this pen when I was one year old. It's very useful. Now I give it to you."
Shen Mingyue raised her hand and knocked it on Lu Hongxuan's head with a thud: "Qiqi is so young, is this a suitable gift?"
Lu Hongxuan said seriously, "Why is it inappropriate? Father said that learning calligraphy is a lifelong process and we must never slack off. When Qiqi can speak, I will teach her to read and write. Let her play with this pen first, so that she can get familiar with it."
Su Qiqi curled her lips: [Thank you, thank you so much.]
[The pen is good, but I prefer to be a lazy person. Being a talented woman is just a passing fancy. Writing and all that…]
Let me play for two more years.
Lu Hongxuan frowned and stuffed the pen into Su Qiqi's hand: "Keep it. Anyway, I will teach you how to write in the future. I will also accompany you to eat, drink and have fun!"
[...Haha, as long as you are happy.]
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