Every day, someone would report Shen Lanxi's every move to Emperor Renxiao, so he naturally knew that she was using Qiu Mingjue as an example to establish her authority in the Ministry of Personnel.

"You have a plan in mind. I feel at ease leaving the Wei family army matter to you!" Emperor Renxiao said earnestly.

Seeing that he looked tired, Shen Lanxi said with concern: "Don't worry, uncle. Leave the affairs of the Wei family army to me. You should take a good rest and take care of your body. There are so many important matters in the court waiting for you to deal with."

Emperor Renxiao sighed deliberately and said, "The Great Zhou is now falling apart. Just now, a letter came from the northwest. After the foreign tribes knew that Ruyuan had left, they began to make moves again."

Shen Lanxi understood, and immediately followed up with: "I will leave for the northwest immediately to negotiate with the foreign tribes!"

Emperor Renxiao was very satisfied with her answer.

This child is a filial child. If he uses some tricks, she will do it immediately without him having to say it out loud.

"Lan Xi, you've only been back in Beijing for a few days and you haven't had a good rest yet..." Emperor Renxiao's face was full of heartache and reluctance.

"Uncle, you are the person who loves me the most besides the Queen Mother. Even my parents have to take a back seat to you. In my heart, you are not only my uncle but also my father. You are closer to me than my father. Although I am a girl, I also want to share my uncle's worries. Even if it's just a little bit, it can make the burden on my uncle's shoulders lighter."

"Lan Xi only hopes that her uncle can live a long life and protect her!" Shen Lan Xi's moving speech moved Emperor Ren Xiao and herself!

Emperor Renxiao looked at Shen Lanxi excitedly: "Good child, all my children combined are not even one ten-thousandth as filial as you!"

Shen Lanxi: "Uncle, don't say anything, I'll go back and pack my luggage and leave now!"

That’s not necessary!

Emperor Renxiao said: "You are going here for peace talks. I have sent someone to inform the fifteenth princess. I don't know when you will return to the capital. Have a good meal and talk with your family. Leave tomorrow morning!"

Afterwards, Emperor Renxiao rewarded Shen Lanxi with many things. As soon as she got home, the rewards from the harem also arrived.

In addition, there was another imperial edict.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor... appoints Shen Lanxi as the Minister of Peace and Marriage, with a rank of Fourth Grade, in charge of all matters in the Northwest. Her father, Shen Congwen, is a good teacher and an upright official. From today on, he will be in charge of all matters in the Ministry of Revenue, and will be promoted one level. Old Lady Shen has taught her children well, so I grant her..."

As the imperial edict was read, rewards flowed into the Shen family like water.

In addition to her receiving the imperial edict, Zhou Ruyuan also received the imperial edict.

"Order, the third prince Zhou Ruyuan will be the general to suppress the rebellion. He must set off for Yonglin Prefecture early tomorrow morning. There must be no delay!" After that, Zhou Ruyuan also received many rewards from the palace.

"Your Highness, do we really need to send all these things to the Shen family?" the butler asked cautiously.

Zhou Ruyuan's face darkened as he said without question, "Remember to bring the IOU back!"

Seeing that his face looked bad, the housekeeper didn't dare to ask any more questions and hurriedly lowered his head to do it.

Bai Qingling has been recuperating in her room since her miscarriage. Due to taboos in etiquette, Zhou Ruyuan has not entered the room since then, so Bai Qingling did not know about the imperial edict or the reward.

No one told her!

"There seems to be some movement outside, what happened?" Bai Qingling asked.

Maid: "Madam, it's okay. I'm cleaning the courtyard."

Bai Qingling clearly felt that the people in the palace had changed their attitude towards her. Several servants around her had been replaced in the past two days. Thinking of the assassination after returning to Beijing, she dared not speak out, let alone take any action.

Someone in the capital wants to kill her, either Shen Lanxi or a member of the Shen family.

The Shen family has deep roots and extensive connections in the capital, so it is extremely easy for them to place someone in the palace.

It’s a pity that her body has become a burden now. Even if she wants to take care of it, she has to wait until her body recovers.

She knew that Shen Lanxi was jealous of her for being able to give birth to a child for the prince, and would definitely attack her and the child after returning to Beijing.

She was very clear about the woman's methods.

Fortunately, she had taken precautions in advance, but unfortunately she did not leave any evidence, so she could not openly point out to the prince that it was Shen Lanxi who did it.

Shen Lanxi's methods are so vicious that those assassins are actually completely loyal to her. It would be great if she could also train such loyal secret guards.

After Zhou Ruyuan received the order, he sat in the room for a while. Several graceful maids came in one after another carrying tea, snacks, sweet soup and tonics.

"Your Majesty, you have been working hard these days. Take some tonic!"

These maids were all rewards from the imperial palace. Although they were given in the name of the Empress and Consort Shu, Zhou Ruyuan knew that these people were sent by his father.

As soon as he left the palace, someone was sent in from the palace. This was a warning from his father!

"You guys go down, I need to pack my bags!"

The maids rushed forward.

"My Lord, let me help you clean up!"

Zhou Ruyuan: "The contents of my bag are related to important military matters and military secrets. If anyone gets into their hands, that person will be killed!"

The maids were so frightened that they froze and quickly bowed and went out.

After a brief pause, Zhou Ruyuan went to find Bai Qingling.

"Your Highness, it's filthy inside. You are a virgin, so you must not rush into it!" Two strong maids rushed out and blocked Zhou Ruyuan's way.

These two maids were from Chaoyun Palace and were given to me by my mother after I returned to Beijing.

Bai Qingling had been listening attentively, and when she heard Zhou Ruyuan coming, she immediately shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty!"

The two maids stood at the door, blocking it tightly.

"Your Majesty, please don't make things difficult for us. If we really let you in, we won't be able to report to the Concubine Shu."

"Please have mercy on our family, Your Majesty. If the Queen gets angry, we really can't afford to offend her!"

The two maids, one playing the villain and the other playing the hero, successfully stopped Zhou Ruyuan from wanting to go in.

Zhou Ruyuan: "I'll stand at the door and say a few words to her!"

The two maids looked at each other, stepped aside, and just stood there without leaving!

"Your Highness, are you taking good care of yourself? How is our Xiao Yu'er? I really want to see you!" Bai Qingling said with tears in her voice.

Zhou Ruyuan felt distressed after hearing this. Qing Ling was indeed the one who loved him with all her heart!

"I just received an imperial decree. I will rush to Yonglin Prefecture tomorrow morning. You should rest well in the capital. I will send Xiao Yu'er to mother in a while!"

Bai Qingling's heart skipped a beat. She wanted to ask how Shen Lanxi was doing. If the prince left and left her alone in the capital, Shen Lanxi and the Shen family would definitely attack her again.

"Your Highness, Qingling doesn't want to be separated from you. Qingling wants to go with you!" Bai Qingling's tone was sad and full of reluctance.

Zhou Ruyuan felt distressed when he heard this, but Qingling's current physical condition did not allow her to leave with them.

"Qingling, be obedient. When you are well again, come to Yonglin Prefecture to find me!"

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