GBP Chapter 371 Imperial Marriage
Chapter 371 Imperial Marriage
Chapter 371 Imperial Marriage
Why are Consort Zheng's people looking for me at this time?
She did not reveal her doubts and calmly stood up: "I am here."
"Lord Shen, the Imperial Concubine requests your presence in the palace. Please come with me." The eunuch was very courteous to Shen Li.
The others didn't take it too seriously. Shen Li was a favorite not only in the imperial court but also in the harem, so it wasn't surprising that anyone would seek her out.
"Yes." Although Shen Li didn't know what it was about, she still got up and followed.
Since she burned down Wanbao Pavilion, Consort Zheng has never summoned her alone. Even if they happen to meet at a palace banquet, Consort Zheng will not pay much attention to her. Now that she has been summoned, it can be concluded that it is an important matter that she has no choice but to see.
She thought and thought but couldn't figure out what important matter it could be, so she could only deal with it as it came.
She brought peonies into the palace.
Because the people in Consort Zheng's palace had suffered at the hands of Peony, they took away Peony's long whip before she entered to see Consort Zheng.
"Keep it safe for me. If I can't find the whip when I get out, I can come to your people." Peony casually handed over the whip.
She could fight ten Consort Zheng without needing weapons.
Moreover, with their young mistress there, even if two hundred people were to ambush them in this small palace, they could escape unscathed; there was nothing to worry about.
The old woman took the whip with a displeased expression, dissatisfied with Shaoyao's attitude, but dared not retaliate.
Shen Li is no longer someone who can be easily manipulated; not only has her identity changed, but her personality has also changed.
Hearing about Wu Zihao's fate, who would dare to challenge him, unless they were unafraid of getting beaten up?
Upon entering the hall, Consort Zheng was sitting in her seat, holding a jade roller in her hand, rolling it from her chin down her face. She put it down when she saw Shen Li arrive, and looked at Shen Li with great enthusiasm. Anyone who didn't know better would think that the two had a very close relationship.
"Your subject greets Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine." Shen Li bowed and performed the etiquette of the previous dynasty.
"No need for formalities, please sit down. It's been several months since I last saw Lord Shen, and you look even better. The feng shui of the previous dynasty must be very nourishing," Consort Zheng said warmly.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. You are truly the most beautiful and outstanding among all the beauties." She was referring to the recent favor that Consort Zheng had received from the Emperor.
Consort Zheng smiled smugly and then started chatting with Shen Li, asking about the war and the Hanlin Academy.
Peony was already getting impatient with her as she kept getting to the point.
Shen Li remained calm and didn't ask if Consort Zheng didn't say anything, because in some negotiations, losing the momentum meant losing, and anxiety would affect one's momentum.
"Having such a talented person as Minister Shen in the court is truly a blessing for our Great Zhao Dynasty." Consort Zheng then changed the subject, "Has Minister Shen considered the inner quarters?"
Shen Li narrowed her eyes almost imperceptibly; so they were here to cut off her escape route.
“Once a woman marries, she is expected to be a good wife and mother, and to continue the family line. Lord Shen is busy with court affairs and will certainly not be able to attend to this matter. If his family is not at peace in the future, he will inevitably be criticized by others.”
Shen Li looked up at her, her gaze calm: "What does Your Majesty mean?"
"I discussed with His Majesty the possibility of arranging a secondary wife for Gu Chang'an, so that she can manage the household affairs and raise the children. This way, it will not affect Shen Qing's career, and she can also take care of the family. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?" Consort Zheng said with a smile, as if she had given Shen Li a brilliant idea.
Peony was so angry that her eyes almost spit fire. Why didn't this Consort Zheng find a concubine for her man! How could she say such disgusting things in such a high-sounding way? She deserved to be beaten!
Shen Li remained calm throughout, and after listening, she only asked, "Does Your Highness have someone in mind?"