In the General's study.
Shen Yi sat in front of the desk and looked at Zhi Song, who looked a little dispirited. He sighed faintly.
"Song 'er, father has seen that you don't look well these days. Is there something on your mind?”Shen Yi thought for a long time and asked carefully.
"Father, my son is doing well. Father is overthinking.”Zhi Song said lightly, not showing any intention of speaking his mind.
"Song 'er, you're my son. How can I not understand you? I've heard about you from Zhu 'er. Miss Yunchu is a good child, and General Chen has also done our Shen family a favor. You two grew up together, so it's only right that you have a deep relationship. But now, you are already the Prince Consort, and Princess Hanzhen is already your wife. You and Yunchu are just flowers in the mirror and moon in the water. Moreover, even if you and Miss Yunchu really like each other, are you willing to mistreat her and let her be a concubine? You'd better take care of yourself." After Shen Yi finished speaking, he sighed heavily.
"Father, I'm not worthy of Yunchu. I know what I'm doing.”Zhi Song replied.
Shen Yi felt a little relieved after hearing that and said,"That's good. Also, Miss Yunchu has returned to Saint Capital. She's fine. Father didn't tell you this because he wanted you to see her. He just wanted to cut off your thoughts about her. Now that you know she's fine, just live well with Hanzhen. Don't think about things you shouldn't, understand?”
"She's back." Zhi Song whispered,"Knowing that she's fine now, I have no regrets.”As he spoke, a faint smile appeared on his face.
Shen Yi shook his head helplessly." You still have to enter the palace with Princess Hanzhen to meet His Majesty today. Go and tidy yourself up and go out."”
Zhi Song did not say anything. He bowed to Shen Yi and left the room.
Xuanzheng Hall.
"I see that Hanzhen looks very good. It must be because brother-in-law is meticulous and dotes on Hanzhen.”Tianyao looked at Han Zhen and Zhi Song gently.
"Imperial brother, the Fuma treats me very well. Hanzhen is very happy now, so you don't have to worry about her.”Han Zhen said shyly.
"Younger Brother-in-law is General Shen's son and is now the Commandant of the Saint Capital. He is also Zhen's only sister's husband so he is one of us. As long as you treat Hanzhen well, Zhen will definitely put you in an important position in the future.”Tianyao looked at Zhi Song with a solemn tone.
"This official will definitely treat the princess well. Please rest assured, Your Majesty.”Zhi Song said indifferently.
Tianyao nodded his head in satisfaction." You two have just come from the Empress Dowager's place and must be tired. Go to the back hall and rest. Aunt Yanmei has prepared your favorite snacks. Bring your brother-in-law over. I also have to go to the Empress Dowager's place. You two can make yourselves at home."”
"Then Imperial Brother, you can go first. The Fuma and I will take a rest and go to Zhaoyi Hall to see the little prince. We will leave the palace later.”As he spoke, he bowed.
"I respectfully send you off, Your Majesty." Zhi Song also bowed.
Tianyao nodded and walked towards the Empress Dowager's palace.
Empress Dowager Palace.
Tianyao entered the Empress Dowager's palace without any notice. Shang Rui hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully." Greetings, Your Majesty."”
Tianyao said with a frosty expression,"Prime Minister Shang is also here. We are all family. Prime Minister Shang, please sit.”
Shang Rui obediently returned to his seat. Tianyao didn't greet Shang Zhirong and asked directly,""May I know why the Empress Dowager summoned me here today? He even asked Prime Minister Shang to accompany him. It must be a big deal?”Tianyao asked with a mocking tone.
Shang Zhirong was stunned at first, then she forced a smile and said gently,"Yao 'er has already ascended the throne for more than a month. As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and the harem cannot be without a master for a day.”
Tianyao laughed dryly and said," So the Empress Dowager is here for this matter. Since the Empress Dowager is so anxious to call me here, has she already discussed with Prime Minister Shang and specially come to inform me?" I don't know which girl you two have taken a fancy to that you can't wait?”Tian Yao had a contemptuous expression.
Shang Zhirong and Shang Rui's faces trembled, but they immediately regained their composure.
Shang Zhirong saw that Shang Rui didn't say anything, so she put on an awkward smile and said,"Yao 'er, what are you saying? Although it's Yao' er's matter to choose an empress, as the empress dowager, I also want to share your worries. According to aijia, the empress is the mother of a country, she must be born into a prestigious family and must be educated and reasonable. And the granddaughter of Prime Minister Shang, Yan He, was a worthy candidate for the Empress. In her mother's opinion, it was best to make Shang Yan He the Empress.”
Tianyao smiled again." It seems that I am just a decoration. Prime Minister Shang and Empress Dowager Shang have already planned out the matter of choosing an empress, so why bother asking for my opinion?”
Shang Zhirong was at a loss for words, not knowing how to answer. Although Tianyao had been very cold to her recently, he had never contradicted her in public like this, making her unable to show up on stage. Shang Zhirong stared at Tianyao. It seemed that Tianyao was no longer the obedient young man from four years ago.
Shang Rui saw Shang Zhirong's helpless expression and forced a smile. He finally spoke," Your Majesty is too serious. The Empress Dowager is just concerned about Your Majesty. She is truly a loving mother." This old official does not know if the Emperor already has a more suitable candidate in mind besides Yan He?”
Tianyao looked at Shang Rui and scoffed." Prime Minister Shang is smart. I have a suitable candidate in mind."”
Shang Rui didn't know that Tianyao would reply like this and didn't know what to say.
Tianyao ignored him and glanced at Quan Zhong.""Bring her up."
Quan Zhong received the order and soon brought a woman in green to the palace. The woman had a thin figure, slender eyebrows, and an exquisite face. She exuded the aura of a Jiangnan woman.
"I greet Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, and Prime Minister.”The woman bowed gently, looking obedient.
Shang Zhirong and Shang Rui looked confused, but they didn't ask anything.
Tianyao smiled in satisfaction and said to Shang Zhirong,""He is the Empress that Zhen wants to marry."
For a moment, the air in the Empress Dowager Palace froze. Shang Zhirong and Shang Rui looked at Tianyao in disbelief. Even the woman in green was stunned by this sudden good news.
Tianyao looked at everyone indifferently, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
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