A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

When Su Qingyu returned to the west courtyard, it was already completely dark.

She thought Shen Zhixiu had not returned yet, so after entering the inner room, she turned around and instructed Chuntao.

"I'm afraid the Third Master will be back late today. Tell someone to cook a pot of multi-grain porridge and prepare two baskets of vegetarian buns."

"For the side dishes, prepare some shredded winter bamboo shoots, golden needle cucumbers, and a plate of fried lotus roots..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard Shen Zhixiu's voice with a hint of laughter coming from inside the room.

"In addition to these, bring a plate of mixed yellow sprouts and a plate of smoked fish sent by the Songjiang governor."

Su Qingyu was a little surprised, "Third Master, you came back so early? I thought you were going to have dinner with the Emperor and Third Master Xie."

Shen Zhixiu had already changed into a light-colored casual uniform and it looked like he had been back for a while.

He walked forward and personally took off the fox fur cloak on Su Qingyu, then grabbed her hands and rubbed them.

"I didn't even bring a heater with me when I went out, and my hands are so cold."

Su Qingyu smiled and said, "I just went to see Shen Yue and then went to see my mother. I thought it wasn't far to go, so I was too lazy to bring her along."

Shen Zhixiu pulled her to sit down at the table and asked someone to bring in some boiling hot ginger tea.

"You should go and comfort Shen Yue. I think... there will be good news coming back soon."

Su Qingyu's face lit up with joy. "Really? That's great. I haven't been sleeping well these past few days. I'm always worried that something might happen."

He muttered again: "If everything goes well, will my brother be able to return to the court in a few months?"

"I have to ask them to find some fabric tomorrow. It's time to make clothes for my brother Haruhi."

Shen Zhixiu was also thinking about Li Yunzhou in his heart, the same way he thought about a younger generation.

But ever since Su Qingyu and Li Yunzhou became relatives, and Li Yunzhou was away on a military expedition, Su Qingyu was always worried about him.

Shen Zhixiu knew that this was human nature. They were blood relatives and had just met each other, so it was normal for them to care about each other.

So even though he felt jealous, he never showed it on his face.

He always felt that he was not a young boy of seventeen or eighteen years old, and he felt embarrassed when he said such jealous words.

But at this moment, Su Qingyu had already talked about Chunri's clothes, Li Yunzhou's favorite food, and even talked about which courtyard Li Yunzhou would live in when he returned to the Su family.

After a long while, Su Qingyu finally realized that Lord Shen seemed unhappy.

She thought it was something that happened in the court outside, so she said apologetically: "Third Master, did I say too much and make you upset?"

"I'll prepare some hot water for you. Take a bath and relax."

Su Qingyu felt sorry for him working so hard outside, so whenever he came home, she would try her best to make him relax and be in a good mood.

The pain in her eyes was clearly reflected in his eyes.

Shen Zhixiu stretched out his hands and held her in his arms, burying his face in the crook of her neck.

"Qingqing, I'm sorry."

Su Qingyu was slightly stunned. She didn't understand why he suddenly apologized, but she could hear the loneliness in his tone.

She started to tease, "The Third Master suddenly apologized, didn't he do something to let me down outside?"

Knowing that she was joking on purpose, Shen Zhixiu pulled her to sit on his lap and rested his forehead against hers.

"I will never let Qingqing down in my life."

Shen Zhixiu's words were deep and hoarse, and his hot breath made Su Qingyu's heart palpitate.

Su Qingyu's usually cold and beautiful eyes were now filled with lust. She took the initiative to hold onto his back, and her kisses fell on his handsome face.

"Mr. Shen is in a high position and has great power. You never know how many people will send you beauties in the future. Tsk tsk, Mr. Shen will be dazzled by then."

Su Qingyu appears to be dignified and reserved outside, and only when lust comes to her face will she smile so charmingly and seductively.

Shen Zhixiu was stunned for a moment, staring at her and said in a low voice: "Qingqing always teases me, only you don't mind my age."

Su Qingyu's soft and boneless hand fell on his tight waist, "It's still useful now."

Shen Zhixiu felt a heat in his chest and bit her beautiful red lips, "Are you saying this so reluctantly?"

……

The room in the west courtyard of the Shen family is charming, and the spring atmosphere is intoxicating. However, Su Xiangling's residence in the East Palace is particularly deserted today.

After the emperor returned to the palace, he scolded the prince for half an hour in the imperial study, and ordered Chen Zheng to teach the prince good conduct and knowledge.

Even in his words, there was a hint of wanting to change the crown prince. Even if it was just an angry remark, it made the prince tremble with fear.

The prince is a narrow-minded person. When something happens, he does not reflect on himself, but often puts the blame on others.

Today, this anger that had nowhere to vent finally found an outlet, and that was Su Xiangling.

In the eyes of the prince, if Su Xiangling had not persuaded him, he would not have left the palace. If the Su family had not been unreliable, he would not have been reprimanded by the emperor.

So after returning to the Eastern Palace from the Imperial Study, the Prince humiliated Su Xiangling in public.

In less than half an hour, the news spread all over the East Palace. Of course, most people were gloating over her misfortune, waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

There were many concubines and noble ladies in the Eastern Palace, but only Su Xiangling was pregnant, so she naturally became the target of public criticism.

So after being scolded by the prince, people came to ridicule Su Xiangling one after another.

The women in the Eastern Palace all depended on the Crown Prince for their livelihood. Whoever could climb to the position of Crown Princess and finally sit on the throne of Empress would be the biggest winner.

Qian Yue, the personal maid, had just sent Concubine Zhao away and said in a bad tone, "She is the only one who knows how to pretend to be a good person. She came here to make fun of you under the pretext of comforting the queen."

Others came to Su Xiangling to tease and ridicule her. Only Concubine Zhao came to comfort Su Xiangling. She explained that the prince was just like that and told Su Xiangling not to take it personally. She would say a few nice words tomorrow and the matter would be over.

Concubine Zhao's father was the Right Censor of the Censorate, and he was powerful. In addition, Concubine Zhao had been carefully taught by her grandfather since she was a child, and she was kind and dignified. Among all the concubines in the Eastern Palace, she was the one who had the greatest hope of becoming the first wife.

She was originally chosen as a concubine because the virtuous concubine thought she could marry Li Chaoyun as her principal wife.

During the Chinese New Year, Concubine Xian also said something like this. If there is no more suitable candidate, Concubine Zhao is the best candidate for the Crown Princess.

So in Su Xiangling's heart, Concubine Zhao is her biggest rival.

But Concubine Zhao was so cautious that no one could find fault with her. Just like today, even when she was scolded by the prince, she came to comfort him politely and didn't say anything out of line.

Throughout the entire Eastern Palace, from concubines to palace maids and eunuchs, no one could find fault with Concubine Zhao.

But the more she did this, the more fearful Su Xiangling became.

After what happened today, she had completely lost to Concubine Zhao in terms of family background. If she wanted to succeed, she had to find another way.

Just as she was debating whether to use the last trick, Qianxue suddenly walked in.

"My lady, the Su family sent someone to deliver a letter to the palace."

Su Xiangling looked impatient, guessing that it was probably her mother asking her to save her brother. But the emperor was interrogating her personally, so how could she reject the imperial edict?

After opening the letter handed to her by Qianxue, Su Xiangling took a quick glance and her expression suddenly changed.