sinovels Chapter 44 Chapter 44
Chapter 44 Chapter 44
The manuscript paper in front of Wu Junyi piled up more and more.His wrist was a little sore, but the words that fell on the paper were still strong and clean.
"Your Highness, it's getting late, don't you go to bed yet?" Li Qi asked timidly.
Wu Junyi ignored him.He was still immersed in the surprise of reuniting with Shen Yu during the day.
Li Qi persuaded again tremblingly: "What your Highness writes, it must not be a short-term effort. Why do you have to finish it tonight, and it will be the same if you write it tomorrow."
Like a basin of cold water being poured over his head, Wu Junyi was cold from head to toe, and finally got out of the blissful feeling of stepping on clouds every step since he met Shen Yu.
"Yeah, it's not just a matter of time." He put down his pen.
His father, the emperor, was in the prime of his life and had many eyes and ears.The important thing is that there is no shortage of guard against him, the prince.
Shen Yue was named Princess Chu, and the Shen family was bound together with the King of Chu.
No, no, now is not the time, not yet... when he can protect Shen Yu and King Chu.
"Go to bed." Wu Junyi said hoarsely, shaking his sore arm.
After Shen Yu came home from Taixue that day, all the people he saw were smiling.When he walked through the yard, he couldn't help joking with the servant: "What's wrong with the family?"
"Da Lang doesn't know yet? Our girl is going to be a princess!" the servant said happily.
Shen Yu turned her head to the side and asked, "Really?"
The servant said: "All the father-in-laws in the palace have come to issue the decree. Our lord took it with his own hands. How can there be a fake?"
After a pause, Shen Yu went into the house in three steps at a time.
There is also a cheerful atmosphere in the house.Incense was burned on the table in the main hall to offer the imperial decree, and the brothers Shen and Shen Tai were sitting together and talking in a rare way.
"Hey, Yulang is back." Shen Tai waved his hand, "Come here quickly, our family has a big happy event!"
Shen Yu had already seen the black silk decree on the altar, so there was no need to explain, he went to the altar and kowtowed.
"Father should know about this matter." Shen He said to his younger brother.He had been hiding it from his father before, mainly because he was afraid that Shen Mubai would be happy if he was not selected.Now that the result has been decided, of course we must make my father happy together.Shen Tai also had no objection, "Of course."
When Shen Yu straightened up, he heard this conversation. He moved his arms a little uncomfortably, and asked, "Where's Yue Niang?" He searched around, and there were only two brothers in the main hall.
Shen He said: "It's with your mother and aunt. Now, don't go there, and come with us to see your grandfather."
The female elders will get along with Shen Yue alone, obviously they want to give some advice alone.No matter how reluctant Shen Yu was, she could only obediently follow behind them and go to Shen Mu's room.
Shen Mu, who was ill, was finally informed of the great news that everyone in the family was mentally prepared.Even though Shen He had laid the groundwork again and again, he was still so shocked that he almost lost his breath.
Fortunately, Shen He was also ready, with ginseng tea at hand.After pouring down two bowls of ginseng tea, Shen Mu finally calmed down and said, "Er, Erlang..."
Shen He immediately knew what his father was worried about.
"The emperor's kindness is so great that Erlang has been pardoned and granted the title of Marquis of Xuchang, and conferred on him as a counselor. Presumably Erlang will return to Beijing after receiving the imperial decree."
Tears flickered in Shen Mu's eyes, and he tremblingly said: "I... want... to... imperial decree..."
Shen Tai said with a smile: "Father must have to see the imperial decree in person to be at ease. My son will get it now."
Unexpectedly, after hearing his words, Shen Mu's eyes widened and he shook his head vigorously.
"Father wants to worship the imperial decree in person?" Shen He asked tentatively.
This time Shen Mu stopped and his eyes lit up.
The brothers looked at each other again.Shen He sighed, "Father, it's hard for you to even get up now,"
Shen Tai also said: "Father, don't force yourself too much. If His Majesty knew about it, he would definitely think that you should take a good rest."
Shen Mu stared at them stubbornly, his eyes were astonishingly bright. "Yu Lang..."
"Grandfather." Shen Yu finally looked into those eyes.Those eyes were full of pleading and persistence.
Shen Yu could ignore his gaze, but that persistence made him unbearable, so he closed his eyes.
"Father, let's have a good rest. I'll ask Yue Niang to come and see you....Father?" Shen He thought that this matter had come to an end, and began to arrange the next thing, but Shen Mu suddenly lifted a corner of the quilt.
After Shen Mu fell ill, he was already unable to move. He didn't know how much strength he used. Shen He was also frightened by him, and stopped talking suddenly.
"Father, grandfather insists on this." Shen Yu lowered his eyes and replied in a low voice.
Shen Tai said: "No, no, how can this work."
Shen He looked at the old man's cloudy but extremely bright eyes filled with tears again, and his firm attitude gradually softened: "Forget it, I'll go get the imperial decree, Saburo, you and Yulang take care of your father."
"Brother!" Shen Tai shouted angrily, but Shen He went away without looking back.
Shen Tai gritted his teeth and could only help Shen Mu up.Shen Mu couldn't sit still, so he put a cushion on his back to lean against.Shen He held the imperial decree in both hands, and returned with a solemn face.
Shen Tai supported Shen Mu's right shoulder, motioning for Shen Yu to help him.Shen Yu lowered her eyes and slowly raised Shen Mu's left arm.
"Student, Shen Mu,..."
Shen Mu could only utter broken words, his joints were already stiff, and he could hardly bend his knees, he was supported by two people on one left and one right, and fell down in a daze——
"Kow...thank you, the emperor..."
"Father!" Shen He grabbed the black silk with one hand, and was about to help Shen Mu with the other, but was restrained by Shen Mu's eyes.Those eyes didn't look like those of an old and frail patient, they contained astonishing strength, and stopped Shen He's movements.
"Brother, you should send the imperial decree back first." Shen Tai said hastily, "Leave it to me and Yu Lang."
Shen Tai and Shen Yu worked together to attach the old man to the bed and lie down, and put the quilt back on.Shen Tai was still worried, and tucked up the quilt for him again.Shen Yu saw it and felt ashamed:
There is no doubt about his grandfather's kindness to him, but his return is less than one-tenth.Even his third uncle had let go of the knot in his heart, but he still brooded on it...
"Sanlang, Yulang, let's go, it's time to eat." Shen He turned back and called them.
For the great joyous event of Shen Yue being selected as Princess Chu, it seemed that only Shen Qi was not happy in the whole family.
Although Shen Qi was only seven years old, she already knew the meaning of getting married through the servant's report, and she was hugging Shen Yue at this moment and refused to let go. "You can't let sister get married!"
The family members roared with laughter, Shen Yue also blushed with embarrassment.
"Sister, don't leave me behind!" Shen Qi didn't know why everyone was laughing, and hugged Shen Yue's waist even tighter.His height only reached Shen Yue's chest, it looked even more ridiculous.
Shen Lin, who had just had enough milk and was sleeping soundly in the nurse's arms, was also awakened from her dream, waving her small fists.The nurse hurriedly coaxed the baby.
Shen Yue was ashamed and annoyed by what he said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, she poked Shen Qi's little head resentfully, "You don't study hard all day, what are you thinking about!"
"Sister, it hurts!" Shen Qi yelled, covering her head.Shen Yue was at a loss when he shouted.Shen Tai just came in, and when he saw this scene, he immediately lowered his face. "Qiro, come here!"
Shen Qi bowed his head and walked towards Shen Tai.
Shen Yue's face slowly faded, she said: "Qi Lang, don't think about it."
Mrs. Lu is hard to talk, Mrs. Song smoothed things over with a smile: "Qi Lang is reluctant to let my sister get married. Now His Majesty is just appointing someone, and asked the Ministry of Rites to start the ceremony. At Yue Niang's age, she will stay at home for a year or two. Don't worry. Besides, your sister is going to the palace, and she will be rich and prosperous all her life, so there is nothing to worry about."
Shen Qi half-understood what she heard, she only knew that sister wouldn't leave immediately, so she could eat with peace of mind.
After the meal, Shen Yu followed Shen He back to the study.
The father and son were alone, and Shen Yu finally asked the doubts in his heart: "Father didn't want to be an official before, why was he so happy when he heard that the second uncle was appointed?"
Shen He explained: "Because of the habits of the officialdom, it is not easy to be an official outside. Erlang was awarded this time, and he is of high rank but has no real power. If he can be a lord of scattered officials in the middle of the capital, with no worries about food and clothing, wouldn't it be the right thing for him? What's more, it seems that the limelight is in full swing now, there is no lack of dignitaries in Beijing, and it won't be long before the crown prince chooses the concubine, and our family will be forgotten."
He lingered for a while, and sighed: "I just feel sorry for Yue Niang. If the King of Chu is a gentleman, he respects her and takes pity on her. She is in charge of the affairs of the palace. Although it is not easy, she can be hardened. But if so Marrying someone is not...the Shen family can't vent their anger on her."
Shen Yu also thought for a while.In the few contacts, he had a good impression of King Chu.However, he knows very well that a person's image in front of men, especially courtiers, can be completely different from that in front of women.He was also a little worried about his sister.
"Also, since you want to study and become an official, after Yueniang gets married, no, from now on, you will stay away from King Chu...and your third uncle." Shen He suddenly recalled Shen Yu's consciousness .
"You have already been stamped with half of your foreign relatives. If you don't know how to avoid suspicion and fall into the eyes of the emperor, I'm afraid your life will not be enough."
Shen He's words were harsh, but he was genuinely worried. Shen Yu responded, "My son understands."
"I'm afraid, Yue Niang, I won't be able to stay idle from now on."
Shen He was right.After a brief celebration, Mr. Chen took the initiative to propose that Shen Yue should start learning housekeeping.
What Shen Yue learned most in the past was female celebrities, etiquette, and some poetry, calligraphy and painting.Little is known about the housekeeper.Shen Rong and Lu's originally wanted to keep their daughter and leave the cabinet later, so they haven't formally started teaching these housekeeping matters.Now that the ducks are on the shelves, or go to the palace, both Lu and Shen Yue are a little worried.
"In fact, you don't have to worry too much. The palace is equipped with stewards. The lady only needs to learn how to read accounts and manage people, so as not to be deceived by the servants, and she can stand upright." Mr. Chen comforted softly, "Prince Chu is a concubine. He has a gentle temperament, loves to read books, and has the same temper as his wife."
Shen Yue heard it in her ears, and her fear of the future was reduced a bit.
Shen Rong was recalled to Beijing and awarded an official title.The family was reunited again, and it was supposed to be happy and harmonious, but Shen Mu's illness became worse day by day.
On her birthday, Shen Yu received a gift from someone else in the Imperial College.