All afternoon, no one heard Shen Mingzhu's true feelings.
Laughter could be heard from inside the room from time to time, and it was clear that the mother and daughter were having a good time chatting.
"Mingzhu, focus on your work. Tonight, Mom will make you chicken stew with ginseng to nourish you."
"Mother~~~"
"Alright, Mother is going back now! If you need anything, just have Peony go back and tell her."
"Okay my sweet mother!"
As soon as Shen's mother left, Shen Mingzhu lay down.
[Sigh... Why didn't we have working from home in ancient times? Then I could work from home and spend all my time with my beautiful mother!]
Su Huaiyuan: ...
[Host, this is impossible!]
[I was just thinking about it! Guagua, how about you share some gossip before nap?]
[Host, someone has sent a beautiful woman to your father!]
What?! Who's so mean?! Did my dad accept her?!
Everyone: Oops! That was a case of biting the hand that feeds you!
Who is it, sir? We're doomed!
[Host, your father is currently eating and drinking at Tianxiang Restaurant!]
[Guagua, is it okay to drink alcohol while on duty?]
[Host, your dad has a high alcohol tolerance; a little drink won't hurt! He's not completely drunk!]
Shen Mingzhu was furious that someone dared to covet her father!
She opened the door and, with Peony and his guards, headed towards Tianxiang Tower.
Su Huaiyuan watched Shen Mingzhu walk out of the Hanlin Academy and followed closely behind her.
He cares about his colleagues!
As a result, after he came out, all his remaining colleagues in the Hanlin Academy followed him out...
Thus, Shen Mingzhu walked ahead with her head held high, followed by Su Huaiyuan and his personal servant, and then the scholars of the Hanlin Academy.
Walking on the street, it still stands out.
Tianxianglou Restaurant was packed with distinguished guests today, making it a very lively place.
The waiter greeted Shen Mingzhu happily as she entered.
"Young miss, do you have an appointment with someone in the main hall?"
Shen Mingzhu smiled.
"Waiter, I have an appointment with Lord Shen Changyuan. Please take me upstairs."
"OK!"
The waiter happily led Shen Mingzhu upstairs. When they arrived at the private room, Peony(Shaoyao) gave him a silver coin. The waiter happily went downstairs.
That's great, this piece of silver is equivalent to two months' salary for him!
[Hmph! Let's see which blind fool dares to send someone to my father!]
Upon hearing the voice, Shen Changyuan's expression changed, and he realized something was wrong!
My daughter is here!
Listening to the commotion, Su Qingshan made up his mind!
He didn't expect her to find out so soon!
That melon is truly amazing!
"Father, Mingzhu is here!"
Are you happy?
Shen Changyuan looked at Su Qingshan and said with a smile,
"Brother Su, you flatter me! I didn't expect this child to come to Tianxiang Tower as well."
"Lord Su."
Shen Mingzhu bowed to him.
Su Qingshan waved his hand.
"It's fate that you're here. Mingzhu, please sit down and have some with us."
Seeing the two beauties beside the table, Shen Mingzhu sat down next to her father, pushing the other woman away.
[Ahhh! I must protect Daddy! I can't let him be defiled by that wicked woman!]
Shen Changyuan blushed slightly. What was this child saying?
Su Qingshan smiled but didn't say anything.
When Su Huaiyuan and his group arrived, the boss was even happier to see the group of Hanlin Academy scholars.
"Grand Scholar Su, are all the scholars from the Hanlin Academy dining together today?"
"Yes, please give me a private room."
As if remembering something, he smiled and pulled the person aside.
"Manager Wang, the private room should be next to Marquis Changping and Lord Chen."
Upon hearing this, Manager Wang immediately burst into laughter.
"Scholar Su, there's a private room available. Please come upstairs."
"good!"
After saying that, he led the group upstairs.
As soon as they sat down, Su Huaiyuan and his group ordered a few dishes and sat quietly.
Su Huaiyuan looked at the group, his eyes seeming to say, "We'll talk about it when we get back."
[Guagua, look! What does Su Qingshan want with my father?! Are those two even close? One is the Minister of Revenue, the other the Minister of Rites; one is the Marquis of Changping, the other comes from the family of a concubine—they seem completely unrelated!]
All the Hanlin scholars: That's right!
Well said!
Shen Changyuan sighed inwardly, thinking that he still needed to teach his daughter more.
The six ministries are closely connected, and although they may occasionally disagree, they all serve the Great Yan Prefecture. Who knows, one day we might need their help.
Therefore, there are no eternal enemies.
Jiaojiao was betrothed to the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan, and as his maternal grandfather, Su Qingshan naturally had to make plans for him.
Today is a trap.
[Host, Minister Su has come to curry favor with your father! After all, the two families will soon be related by marriage!]
Thinking of Shen Jiaojiao at home, Shen Mingzhu felt a surge of resentment.
I've been so busy attending court and gossiping lately that I haven't paid much attention to the female lead, Shen Jiaojiao.
[Guagua, has Shen Jiaojiao caused any trouble these past few days?]
[Host, no, no! She it's just she will visit Huguo Temple to offer incense and will obtain a century-old wild ginseng from the back mountain of the temple. Then, in the afternoon, she will rescue a beggar who would later become a fierce general and one of Shen Jiaojiao's most loyal supporters!]
Shen Mingzhu: ?
[Guagua, this is serious! In just two days, she will cause so much trouble!]
Su Qingshan was initially very dissatisfied with the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan for breaking off his engagement with Shen Mingzhu and then proposing to Shen Jiaojiao, but upon hearing about Shen Jiaojiao's good fortune, his dissatisfaction dissipated considerably.
Shen Changyuan was also alarmed.
He doesn't care much for century-old wild ginseng, but a future warrior is a pillar of the nation!
I never expected this!
[Host, that beggar is still at Huguo Temple!]
[Guagua, should we just leave? Let's go to Huguo Temple and snatch them away!]
[Host, this is a good idea!]
After saying that, Shen Mingzhu got up and prepared to leave.
"Miss Chen, where are you going?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I just suddenly remembered I still have some official business to finish at the Hanlin Academy. I'll go take care of it now!"
"Oh, no rush! Even official business requires a meal before leaving, right?"
Looking at Su Qingshan's smiling face, Shen Mingzhu cursed him a hundred times in her heart.
After thinking for a moment, she went out and called Shen Weiming, whispered a few words, and then returned to the private room with a smile.
If he doesn't want her to go, then she won't go. Let Long Er go and see who can beat him.
Soon, Su Qingshan also issued the order.
For a time, many people headed towards Huguo Temple outside the city.
A fierce battle to recruit talent is about to begin.
Shen Changyuan smiled and sipped his drink. His Majesty must have received the news by now.
Let's see who comes out on top!
Su Huaiyuan was also very anxious, so he sent guards to the Prime Minister's residence to have the Empress's maternal family, the Prime Minister's residence, snatch him away.
The group of Hanlin Academy scholars ate their lunch in a daze.
Oh My God!
Is it really that easy to obtain wild ginseng that's been around for a hundred years?
And saving a beggar makes him a general?
It feels like they're talking about some kind of cryptic text!
Everyone glanced at Su Huaiyuan, then at their other colleagues, and lowered their heads to pick up another piece of food with their chopsticks.
At noon, Su Qingshan spent the afternoon reminiscing with the Shen family father and daughter, telling them funny stories. They got along very well, and finally, seeing that it was almost time, the three of them left Tianxiang Tower with little enthusiasm.