Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

After Shen Zhimo returned to the military camp, the next day, while he was getting dressed, he saw half a thin book on the table, so he picked it up and flipped through it.

I was in a hurry on the road and didn't take a closer look. Now when I sit down and take a closer look, I am shocked that Yanyan has such great talent.

Shen Zhimo looked at the military book in his hand, and the more he read, the more frightened he became. He realized that if this military book was really written by Shen Yanyan, then she must be a military genius. Although it was only half a book, Yanyan said that she would send the rest to him along with the letter, so Shen Zhimo wanted to see the remaining half immediately.

Shen Zhimo's eyes flashed with joy. If this military book is used in a war, it can help the army win a great victory if used properly. How can a mere Xiliang provoke the border of Liguo again and again? "

Shen Zhimo, who had been back in Cangzhou for more than half a month, had not received any letters, so he took the initiative to write a letter and send it back. He was afraid that the little girl Yanyan had forgotten about this while traveling around, Shen Zhimo couldn't help thinking.

On the other hand, Shen Yanyan lies down like a salted fish every day, eating fresh fruits and drinking a little wine when she has nothing to do. Her life is so comfortable.

Many fruits in the fields have ripened, including loquat, watermelon, mulberry, etc.

When she was free, Shen Yanyan made some loquat paste and soaked it in water to drink when the weather was dry in autumn and winter. She also dried the mulberries that she couldn't finish eating and saved them to make scented tea.

Shen Yanyan likes this kind of quiet and free life very much, as if it is a gene in the Chinese body. She likes this kind of life even if she is not old. She is close to nature every day, and she doesn't need to communicate with too many people, which makes her feel peaceful.

After living in the farm for several days, she went to check on the potatoes in the field every day as usual. Seeing the potato leaves growing taller and taller, she couldn't help but feel happy. As long as the seedlings grew, with the reproductive capacity of potatoes and the climate in the south of the Yangtze River, she only needed to wait for the harvest.

Life in the manor was peaceful, but the Shen residence was in chaos.

The sudden imperial edict caught everyone off guard.

Everyone in the Shen family looked at the imperial edict on the table, wondering why Shen Yanyan was chosen as one of the concubines.

"Husband, what should we do? How come Yanyan is on the list? Didn't you say she wouldn't be selected?" Mother Shen had completely lost her usual calmness and composure. She was at a loss as she looked at the imperial edict on the table.

"We have deliberately spread the news that Yanyan is seriously ill over the years. Logically, she should not have been selected. I just asked the father-in-law who came to announce the imperial edict. Yanyan's name was added temporarily. It had been arranged before. Her name should not be on the list." Father Shen also looked puzzled.

"Daddy, how can my sister go to the palace with her personality? Is there no other way?" Shen Lingling's eyes were slightly red and her face was pale.

"The imperial decree has been issued, and I'm afraid there is no room for reversal," Father Shen muttered after thinking for a moment.

"I don't agree. She has only been back for two years and has suffered so much outside. In order to avoid a situation like today, we didn't even dare to hold a grand ceremony for her coming-of-age ceremony. We have already wronged her, and now we have to send her back to the deep palace just after she returned home. What do you want Yanyan to think? How can she live that kind of life?" Mother Shen's eyes were red and swollen, and she roared heartbreakingly.

"If you insist on sending Yanyan to the palace, then I will take her away and leave this house," Mother Shen gritted her teeth and shouted.

"Madam, what nonsense are you talking about? Go, where can you go? Can you go to the Shen family? Can you go to the Ji family? This is a serious crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your clan. Don't be confused." Father Shen rarely blushed with Mother Shen and scolded her.

"It's not that there is a solution. If Yanyan is not selected after entering the palace, she can still go home. I will write a letter to mother and elder and second brothers and ask them to manipulate the situation and make Yanyan fail the selection." Father Shen thought for a moment and said in a serious voice.

"Is it really okay?" Mother Shen's emotions had calmed down a little at this time. After listening to what Father Shen said, she looked up at Father Shen and asked.

"The Shen family has lived in Kyoto for generations, and the eldest and second brothers hold important positions in the court. There is still a glimmer of hope for this matter, madam, don't worry." Shen's father said with a frown.

He said this to his wife, but he was still unsure. He had already arranged everything. Logically, Yanyan would not be on the list, but why was another name suddenly added? Who was targeting the Shen family or something else? Shen Jingwen was rarely agitated. After so many years away from Kyoto, he still couldn't escape the fate of going back.

Shen Lingling looked at her parents quarreling, feeling bitter. Yanyan had just returned home and was about to go to the capital again, but what could she do? The emperor's order was hard to disobey. How could Yanyan bear the palace, where you could only enter but not leave?

"Okay, let's call Yanyan back now. There is still half a month before we go to Beijing. During this time, spend some time with her and let her prepare well. I'll go write a letter to the capital." After saying this, Father Shen walked towards the study.

By now, Shen's mother had calmed down and called the old nanny outside the courtyard to come in.

"Go to the farm and bring back the third young lady." Mother Shen said to the old nanny.

"Yes, I'll go right away." The nanny bowed and left.

Inside the Villa

At noon, after dinner, Shen Yanyan lay down under a tree for a nap, and Xia Zhu, who was outside the yard, walked in hurriedly.

"Miss, the old nanny beside the madam is here to take you back home. She is already waiting outside the villa." Xia Zhu said, looking at Shen Yanyan's open eyes.

"The old nanny by my mother's side, that Nanny Tian? Why is she here to take me back home? Did something happen?" Shen Yanyan was a little surprised. Nanny Tian was an old lady that my mother brought up from the Ji family. She had always been serving my mother. What could have happened that would make her come to the villa to take me back? Shen Yanyan was full of questions.

The master and servant packed up casually and followed Nanny Tian back to the Shen Mansion.

Inside the carriage, Shen Yanyan looked at Nanny Tian outside and asked, "Mammy, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry to take me back? Did something happen in the mansion, or what?"

Nanny Tian didn't say much, but replied respectfully: "Miss San. I don't know the details, but it was Madam who asked me to bring you back as soon as possible."

Seeing this, Shen Yanyan didn't ask any more questions. It seemed that this matter was most likely related to her, and she would not get anything out of her by asking Nanny Tian.

Everyone walked in silence along the way and soon arrived at the Shen Mansion.

Nanny Tian led Shen Yanyan to Shen's mother's courtyard. Shen Yanyan always felt that the maids and servants kept looking at her from time to time along the way, frowning slightly.

Has she not gotten into trouble recently? Shen Yanyan quickly reviewed recent events in her mind. She has not gotten into any trouble.

Nanny Tian led Shen Yanyan into the inner courtyard hall. Seeing that everyone from the Shen family was there, Shen Yanyan looked puzzled.

Shen Yanyan bowed to Shen's father and mother, and walked to Shen's mother, "Mom, what's going on? Why are all of you here?"

Mother Shen took Shen Yanyan's hand and said, "Yanyan, do you know about the emperor's selection of concubines?"

Shen Yanyan wanted to shake her head, "I don't know? What does the emperor's selection of concubines have to do with me?"

Mother Shen continued, "The list of contestants has been released, and your name is on the list of contestants."

Shen Yanyan widened her eyes, "How is this possible? Our home is tens of thousands of miles away from the capital, how could my name be on the list? And I can also go to the talent show when I'm in such poor health." Shen Yanyan didn't know the standards for the talent show in the country, but good health is the most basic requirement. Hasn't she always been frail and sickly when she was away? How could she be on the list?

Father Shen sighed, "This matter is indeed strange, but the imperial decree has been issued and cannot be changed. You will enter the palace in half a month."

"Although our family is in Yangzhou, the Shen family's roots are still in the capital. Your uncle and second uncle also work in the capital, and they hold high positions. Your uncle and second uncle's families do not have daughters, so someone from our Shen family must enter the palace. But we have not dealt with the rumors about you outside for this reason. But now your name is on the list, which is very strange." Shen's father said again.

"Mom and Dad, I don't want to enter the palace. If I enter the palace, I will never be able to leave. I just came home and now I have to go to the capital. I don't want to go." Shen Yanyan's eyes suddenly turned red. If she went to the palace, her life would be over. How could she be a salted fish and travel around? Shen Yanyan's heart, which had been hanging on the road, finally died.

When Shen's mother saw Shen Yanyan's red eyes, she burst into tears instantly. She grabbed Shen Yanyan's hands and said, "Don't be afraid, Yanyan. Your parents won't let you stay here forever. When you go this time, your father has written to your grandmother and uncles in the capital. They will find a way to make sure you don't get selected. Those who don't get selected can still go home."

"Well, when you go there, you must keep a low profile and don't draw too much attention. Your grandmother and uncles will help you get eliminated and go home. Don't worry." Father Shen comforted his daughter.

Shen Yanyan's heart was in a mess. She didn't want to enter the palace. She liked a free and easy life. But the imperial decree was hard to disobey. What could she do? Since there was still a chance to fail and go home, there was still a glimmer of hope.

Shen Yanyan returned to her room with a heavy heart. She knew she could not escape the fate of entering the palace. It would be best if she failed the selection. Although she had the help of her elders, the future was still full of uncertainty. She decided to prepare well in the next half month, and also think about how to protect herself in the palace.

Shen Yanyan looked at the high walls of the Shen Mansion, a little dazed. If she wanted to leave, she could ensure that no one could find her with her martial arts skills, but if she left, the Shen family and her mother's family would all be in trouble because of her disobeying the imperial order and escaping marriage.

Shen Yanyan sighed helplessly. Life is never what one wants. She can't let the fate of her entire family be ruined because of one person's selfishness.

Half a month passed in a flash, and Shen Yanyan set out on the journey to the capital with a nervous mood. She didn't know what fate was waiting for her.

Forget it, let's make peace with it now.

Everything will be planned once we arrive in the capital and enter the palace.

Shen Yanyan sat in the carriage, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She remembered the instructions and reluctance of her parents and sister when she left home, and she became more determined to keep a low profile and not be selected.

After a bumpy ride, they finally arrived in the capital. Shen Yanyan was led to the palace and moved into a palace specially arranged for concubines. Everything here seemed solemn and dignified, which made her feel a little nervous.

During her time in the palace, Shen Yanyan tried her best to keep a low profile and avoid conflicts with others.