NOVPUBConsort Shu looked weary as she gazed at Xu Lianggen. The matter with An’er had not been perfectly resolved.
There was always a thorn in Consort Shu’s heart. Why did her child die, while the child born from Consort Jia was still alive and well?
“Gen’er, why are you here?”
Xu Lianggen chuckled softly, “Mother, Consort Li is now favored by the Emperor. You must not let her take your place in Father’s heart.”
Consort Shu rubbed her temples, “She’s only carrying a princess. Such a minor role, always bowing and scraping, she still has to lower her head when she sees me.”
Xu Lianggen frowned slightly, “How do you know Consort Li is carrying a girl?”
Consort Shu spoke casually, “The Imperial Doctor said her pulse is soft, and besides, Consort Li now craves spicy food. Even in this hot weather, the spicy dishes in her quarters increase by the day.”
Xu Lianggen was still a bit hesitant, “Is that enough to judge?”
Consort Shu waved her hand dismissively, “These are old experiences from the elders. They won’t be wrong.”
Xu Lianggen nodded, “Since Mother has a plan, I won’t worry. But Consort Li is connected to the Gu family. Father now relies on General Gu, so Consort Li may be elevated.”
Consort Shu frowned, “The imperial exams have just ended, and White Stone Academy is recruiting talents. Gen’er, your maternal grandfather has other plans.”
Xu Lianggen hadn’t expected Consort Shu to bring this up. As an adopted son, his maternal family rarely discussed family matters with him.
This was the first time Consort Shu truly treated Xu Lianggen as an adult in discussions.
“Gen’er, Mother is counting on you in the future. You must not disappoint me.”
Meanwhile, Shen Roujia was in the courtyard, staring at An’er. Xu Zening suddenly returned and picked up An’er.
“An’er, have you been listening to the Crown Princess?”
An’er looked very similar to Consort Jia, especially in the eyes, resembling a little girl.
He blew bubbles, trying to reach out to Shen Roujia again.
Shen Roujia frowned.
“He peed on your memorial.”
Xu Zening glanced at the documents indifferently, “Gao Huaichang, come clean these up.”
Shen Roujia looked at Xu Zening, “What if some important documents are ruined?”
Xu Zening gently tapped An’er’s head, “An’er helped me filter out the useless ones.”
After saying this, Xu Zening somehow shifted the topic to Shen Hexuan.
“The results of the imperial exams will be announced soon. Prime Minister Shen has been so busy he refused a marriage proposal.”
Shen Roujia was taken aback, “What marriage proposal?”
Xu Zening looked at Shen Roujia, surprised, “You don’t know? The Emperor intends to match the Gu family with the Shen family. It’s likely the marriage of the Gu family’s eldest daughter and Prime Minister Shen.”
Shen Roujia hadn’t yet recovered from the shock when Xu Zening continued, “The marriage of the Gu family’s eldest daughter has been fraught with difficulties. First, she was persecuted by her aunt and had three engagements, all to minor families.”
“Finally, Father intends to arrange a marriage, but fate doesn’t align.”
Xu Zening looked at Shen Roujia, “Speaking of which, you married into the Eastern Palace just after coming of age. This Gu family’s eldest daughter is three years older than you.”
Shen Roujia frowned slightly. So, my early marriage is considered an honor?
She hadn’t realized that Gu Zhi was already considered late-married in this era.
Because of the previous incident, Shen Roujia grew more curious about Gu Zhi.
Had her romantic storyline progressed at all?
