royal palace.

Inside the city walls with red walls and green tiles, the harem is full of distinguished guests, the sound of music is lingering everywhere, and the women live a royal life that is envied by everyone.

Inside Fengyi Palace, a beautiful lady wearing a nine-phoenix crown on her head and a golden phoenix robe was sitting on the chaise longue with her eyes closed, surrounded by four palace maids who were busy serving her.

The woman opened her eyes and looked up at the sky: "It's a nice day today, stop it."

"Yes, Queen."

The queen flicked her sleeves and stood up, her every move and gesture showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

"General Zhou is in the front court today. Did he make any statement?"

"Madam, our people said that General Zhou meant to go back and ask the eldest lady of the Shangshu Mansion."

"Well, keep a close eye on me. Remember to inform me of any disturbances."

"Yes, ma'am."

After the maid left, an old maid beside her came forward and massaged her shoulders. "Madam, why don't you ask Minister Fang directly, but ask General Zhou?"

"Madame Chang, you don't understand. Minister Fang has always relied on General Zhou and his eldest son to hold his current position. Now I am asking General Zhou to give him face, which will make it easier for him to do things in the future."

"But Madam, this Miss Fang is not as good as the Second Miss Fang. At least the Second Miss Fang is well-educated and knowledgeable. The First Miss Fang has never left the house and died once. She can't help the prince no matter what."

"Madame Chang, what this imperial city lacks the least is well-educated and well-mannered young ladies. If you want a well-educated and well-mannered young lady, I can easily find a few for him. Not everyone can bring good luck to the prince."

"My lady, is this young lady really so powerful?"

The queen walked to the main seat, sat down, took a sip of tea, and said lazily:

"Of course. I heard that the first wife of the Shangshu Mansion was bedridden and dying. She could die at any time. But after her daughter was resurrected, she not only survived, but also seemed to be reborn and full of energy. This is definitely not something an ordinary person can do. The only explanation is the blessing brought by her daughter."

"Those who survive a great disaster will surely be blessed in the future. How could I give up such a blessed woman to someone else?"

"My Lady, I have heard many versions of the rumors in the Imperial City. Are you sure..."

"No problem. The common people have narrow vision and only see things from one side. They are just ordinary people. I want to consider the future of the crown prince."

After hearing this, Nanny Chang asked, "What if your Majesty, if the young lady disagrees?"

"Haha, the whole world belongs to the king. The prince is the future heir to the throne. No woman would dislike him, and Miss Fang is no exception."

"Your Majesty is wise." Nanny Chang smiled and poured more tea for the Queen. "Your Majesty, this tea is hot, please be careful."

The queen's eyes were full of calculations. She glanced at the water in the cup and said, "You are the one who has touched my heart the most."

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"Ms. Zhou, where are you going?" Minister Fang did not drink a sip of water after the court session today. He was waiting here for her in case she went out.

"Master, it is my freedom to go wherever I want."

"Ms. Zhou, look at yourself now. You are in public all day long. Do you still look like a lady from a noble family?" Minister Fang stood up and pointed at her.

"Master, don't you know very well whether this lady looks like a lady from a noble family?"

"What do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says. This lady is different from you. I can't hide it and I don't think of hiding it."

"you--"

Seeing that he couldn't win the argument with Zhou, he turned around and looked at his daughter who was standing beside Zhou with a half-smile on her face, and vented his anger on her, saying angrily: "Rebellious girl, what's with that expression on your face? The Second Madam and Nanny Chang are now possessed by evil spirits, and there is no one to serve your grandmother now. If you don't serve her well, you will be like your mother, not acting like a lady from a noble family."

Fang Shiwan curled his lips and smiled: "Dad is right. I am the same as mother, but I am also half of your blood. I am the same as you. You are so filial, why don't you take care of your mother? Instead, you scold this unfavored daughter?"

Minister Fang rolled his eyes and almost died of anger. He pointed at Fang Shiwan with trembling fingers.

"You, you, you know that I am your father. I have an official position and I am very busy."

"But Dad has time to scold me now. I see that Dad is very idle. Dad should take care of grandma. Grandma is old, and what she wants most is to have her son around her. Isn't there a saying that goes, "Raise a son to provide for your old age?" Dad, this is how grandma feels." Fang Shiwan turned with an innocent look, blinking his round eyes.

Her snobbish grandmother was so biased that she was even more biased towards the graves of the Fang family's ancestors. She was black-hearted, so how could she not be scheming? Didn't she fall in love with the second wife because she brought everything to her yard? She was also good at acting like a spoiled child and had the same family background as her?

Minister Fang looked at his daughter, who had no idea what she was thinking, and then looked at Zhou who was staying out of the matter. His face immediately darkened.

"You two, go serve your grandmother!"

Ziyun and Nanny Zhang looked at Minister Fang's terrifying appearance, took two steps forward, and reached out to pull Zhou and Fang Shiwan's clothes.

Fang Shiwan looked back at the two maids, then at his frowning mother, and then back at Minister Fang. Suddenly, his eyes were filled with smiles. "Hehe, mother, since father asked us to serve grandmother, shall we go?"

Seeing Fang Shiwan saying she would not serve her just now but changing her mind the next moment, Zhou was confused for a moment. She looked at the calm expression on her daughter's face and wondered what she was thinking.

"Wan'er, if you don't want to go, you can go out and play with Ziyun and the others, and mother will go to serve your grandmother."

"No, mother, I want to be with you, isn't it just to serve grandma? I'm afraid grandma won't agree."

Minister Fang originally thought that neither Fang Shiwan nor Zhou would agree, but he did not expect them to change so quickly, which made him more certain that his daughter was still afraid of him.

He now understood that the most important thing for Zhou was her daughter, so he just had to control Fang Shiwan.

"Since you've heard it, go quickly."

"Daddy really wants his daughter to serve?"

"Yes, you have to go today even if you don't want to!"

"Okay, my daughter will go right away."

Fang Shiwan pulled Zhou over and walked towards Qingxin Courtyard again. He turned to Ziyun and Aunt Zhang and said, "Ziyun, Aunt Zhang, can we go out later?"

"Okay, miss."

Seishin-in Temple.

Old Madam Tian was sitting on the bed, with her maid serving her medicine. After she had finally finished a bowl of medicine, she saw First Madam Zhou and Fang Shiwan walking in with two maids.

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