Chapter 170 Sheng Shulan
When she was a child, every time Ding made things difficult for her, she liked to look at the jewelry left by her mother.
Those jewelry represent her longing for her mother.
However, these jewelry always get lost inexplicably. After so many years, there are only a few pieces of jewelry left by her mother.
At first, Yu Yanran thought that the maid had stolen it, but later she found out that Shang Ding, the stepmother, had done it.
In order not to embarrass her grandparents, Yu Yanran never spoke out.
Now that Ding said this, it means that he is willing to return it.
“Hmph!” Mrs. Yu said coldly: “Yanran has lost more than just some jewelry. Her mother’s dowry has almost been lost. I don’t know when I can get it back.”
"The jewelry will be delivered later. Mother, you and Yanran chat, I will go to the kitchen and keep an eye on it." After finishing speaking, Ding stood up, saluted, and left in a hurry.
She could hand over the jewelry, but how could she hand over the dowry that was in her hands.
Ding's background was much lower than that of Yu Yanran's mother, and since she was married as a second wife, the dowry was not much at all.
These are what she plans to use as a dowry for her daughter when she gets married in the future.
Ding left, Yu Erlang and Yu Yanhong sat on pins and needles, found an excuse and left.
"Grandma, don't be angry." Yu Yanran quickly comforted her.
"You!" Mrs. Yu sighed: "You are too kind-hearted. In the future, His Highness will have many concubines in the backyard. I am really worried about whether you can survive."
"Grandma, Your Highness is very kind to me." Yu Yanran smiled.
Mrs. Yu shook her head slightly, now is good, but the future may not be certain.
But she didn't say anything else and asked about Yu Yanran's situation in the East Palace.
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“It seems that I feel much better after going back.”
In the evening, Zhao Xing learned that Yu Yanran was back and came to her yard.
As soon as I entered the room, I heard Yu Yanran humming a tune.
“Your Highness!” Yu Yanran quickly put down the jewelry in her hands and bowed.
"No gift."
Zhao Xing came to Yu Yanran, looked at a small wooden box and some old jewelry on the table, and said: "These are all given to you by Mrs. Yu. I’ve never seen you so happy even though I gave you so many jewelry.”
"No...no, I like the jewelry that His Highness gave me very much. It's just that these relics of my late mother were lost before, but I found them this time when I went back. That's why I am so happy." Yu Yanran hurriedly explained.
“That’s it.”
Zhao Xing had forgotten about it. What Yu Yanran said was lost. Her stepmother must have taken it away.
Now that Yu Yanran has entered the East Palace, you want to please her and come back?
You must not say that Yu Yanran is very kind. If she directly explains the reason, Zhao Xing may help her vent her anger and deal with her stepmother.
But she still said she had lost it and found it, without mentioning her stepmother.
"Are you happy to go back today?" Zhao Xing asked Yu Yanran as he sat down.
"Yes." Yu Yanran nodded.
"The Mid-Autumn Festival will bring me to the palace to accompany my father, queen, queen, and civil and military officials to enjoy the moon. I can't accompany you anymore. You should go back to the Yu family when the time comes." Zhao Xing said.
On the Mid-Autumn Festival, he definitely can't take Yu Yanran with him. She will be bored alone in the East Palace by then.
No, there will be Sheng Shulan by then.
Zhao Xing had forgotten about the Mid-Autumn Festival before. What he asked Liu Sanshi to tell Sheng Wei was to ask Sheng Shulan to come to the East Palace after Sheng Changwu got married.
The words have been spoken, but it is difficult to change them.
When the time comes for Sheng Shulan to go back to her parents’ home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the bowl of water must be level.
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In the blink of an eye, in early August, Wang Anshi returned from inspecting various counties and returned to Zhao Xing.
Now the inventory of acres in each county is coming to an end.
A rough estimate is that nearly two million acres of hidden farmland have been identified.
After listening to Wang Anshi's report, Zhao Xing said: "The next step is the distribution of these acres. This matter is still left to your supervision. Be sure to rent all the acres to the people before winter wheat is planted. "
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely finish it before the winter wheat planting, and it will not delay the winter wheat planting," Wang Anshi said seriously.
"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded and said with a smile: "You have worked hard these days. Go back and have a good rest for a few days. The Mid-Autumn Festival will be here soon. The matter of renting the land will be done after the Mid-Autumn Festival."
< br>"Yes, if Your Highness has no other instructions, I will retire." Wang Anshi saluted.
"Go ahead." Zhao Xing waved his hand.
After Wang Anshi left, Zhao Xing asked someone to call Sheng Changwu in.
Looking at the darkened Sheng Changwu, Zhao Xing almost didn’t recognize him.
Although Wang Anshi also tanned a lot, it was not serious.
Sheng Changwu is almost black.
Think about it, Wang Anshi is a civil servant and travels by carriage, so he doesn't have many opportunities to bask in the sun.
Sheng Changwu is a military attache and travels on horseback.
"Your wedding is in a few days. I will give you a month's leave. After you get married, you can spend more time with your wife at home." Zhao Xing said.
In ancient times, the groom did not need to do anything, otherwise Sheng Wei would have come to him to ask for someone.
I just don’t know if Sheng Wei will recognize Sheng Changwu after he returns.
Sheng Changwu didn't know what Zhao Xing was thinking, so he resigned and left after thanking him.
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On the tenth day of August, Sheng Changwu got married.
Although Sheng Wei was just a businessman, he had done business for Zhao Xing in secret over the years.
Although this relationship is known to almost everyone, as a civil servant, he would not go to curry favor with him just because of his status.
However, Sheng Wei also made friends with many businessmen, and some of them were doing it for Sheng Hong's sake, so the wedding was quite lively. Even Gu Tingye and his colleagues took time off to attend the wedding.
On the morning after Sheng Changwu got married, Sheng Wei personally sent Sheng Shulan to the East Palace.
Zhao Xing did not come forward, but asked Liu Sanshi to take charge of the matter.
"Except for Mr. Sheng, just leave the noble man to our family." Liu Sanshi said with a smile.
"Servant Liu, I don't understand the rules in the palace, so I need to ask you to remind me more." Sheng Wei said, taking out the banknote from his sleeve and stuffing it in without leaving any trace.
"Sheng Yuanwai, what are you doing?" Liu Sanshi refused quickly: "Maybe I will be supported by noble people in the future."
He has followed Zhao Xing for a long time. In so many years, Sheng Shulan was the first woman that Zhao Xing took the initiative to take in.
Both Zhang Guifen and Yu Yanran, who has now entered the East Palace, were chosen by the officials and the queen.
"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, I know the rules, just order the money for tea." Sheng Wei said.
Hearing this, Liu Sanshi took it back and said with a smile: "We can't do this again in the future."
"Of course."
Sheng Wei looked at Sheng Shulan and said : "Daughter, dad will go back first."
"Yes." Sheng Shulan nodded.
Sheng Wei took one last look at his daughter, bowed his hand to Liu Sanshi, turned and left.
Sheng Shulan looked at her father's leaving figure and stood there uncertainly.
"My lord, please come with me." Liu Sanshi said with a smile.
"Excuse me, Chamberlain Liu." Sheng Shulan thanked her for her blessings.
"The noble man has broken my servant, please come here."
Liu Sanshi led Sheng Shulan to the harem, introducing her to the various palaces in the East Palace along the way.
"This is the courtyard where the nobles live. His Highness had people clean it up some time ago, and all the servants are ready."
Liu Sanshi took Sheng Shulan into the courtyard. There were eight palace maids and four eunuchs standing inside.
"This is the nobleman you are going to serve. Why don't you come over to see me?" Liu Sanshi said.
"I have met the noble man!" the palace maid and eunuch saluted.
"No...no need to be polite." Sheng Shulan waved her hand quickly.
"Liu Ying!"
Liu Sanshi waved to the oldest of the maids.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Liu!" Liu Ying stepped forward and blessed him.
"My lord, this is Liu Ying. She arranges all the matters in your courtyard. If you have anything to do, just give her instructions." Liu Sanshi said.
"Yes." Sheng Shulan nodded.
"That slave will resign!" Liu Sanshi saluted.
After Liu Sanshi left, Liu Ying leaned forward and said, "Your honor, please come inside."
Sheng Shulan nodded and walked in.
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Zhao Xing heard Liu Sanshi's report and learned that Sheng Shulan had been settled, so he asked him to step back and continued to deal with Zhazi.
In the evening, Zhao Xing came to the yard where Sheng Shulan was.
After receiving the notice, Sheng Shulan waited at the entrance of the hospital to greet her.
“Meet His Highness the Crown Prince!” Sheng Shulan saluted.
Sheng Shulan's speaking voice was very similar to Yu Yanran's, soft and soft.
She is also dressed differently today from the last time we met.
Last time she had her hair tied up to look like a woman, but today her hair was let down.
A woman can wear her hair up like a woman or let it down like a girl. It’s up to you, there is no limit.
"No courtesy." Zhao Xing said.
After hearing this, Sheng Shulan stood up, but she lowered her head slightly and did not dare to look at Zhao Xing.
Zhao Xing walked inside, followed by Sheng Shulan.
Entering the room, Zhao Xing sat down on the soft couch, while Sheng Shulan stood at a loss, not knowing what to do.
"You all go down." Zhao Xing waved his hand.
"Yes!" Sanshui and Liu Ying bowed and left with the other maids and eunuchs.
When only Zhao Xing and Sheng Shulan were left in the room, Sheng Shulan became even more nervous, holding her sleeves unconsciously.
Zhao Xing looked at Sheng Shulan. She was wearing a light red tube top skirt and a gauze coat of the same color. A pair of arms were looming under the gauze.
A red belt is tied around the waist, which tightens the waist and highlights the fullness of the chest.
Perhaps feeling Zhao Xing's gaze, the skin on her nervous neck turned pink.
"Come forward." Zhao Xing said.
After hearing this, Sheng Shulan raised her head and glanced at Zhao Xing in confusion. Seeing that she was looking at her, she quickly lowered her head.
"Go forward." Zhao Xing repeated again.
This time Sheng Shulan heard clearly, moved forward a few steps, and stopped.
"Move forward." Zhao Xing said.
After hearing this, Sheng Shulan moved a few steps further, and was now very close to Zhao Xing.
Zhao Xing stretched out his hand, lifted Sheng Shulan's chin, and asked her to raise her head to look at him.
(End of this chapter)