Shaohua is Junqing

Eunuch Sun, the chief eunuch of the Empress Dowager, came to Prince Chen's Mansion.

"The Queen Mother has ordered Miss Siyu to come to the palace for an audience."

"The Queen Mother summoned me? What's the matter?" Siyu was very surprised.

"You will know when you enter the palace."

"Father-in-law, wait a minute. Let me go change my clothes first."

"Okay, hurry up, girl."

Siyu and Caidie went into the house and closed the door. "Why did the Queen Mother suddenly summon me? Did the prince go to the parade ground today?"

"Yes, the prince wants to discuss important matters with General Wu."

"You must go when the Queen Mother summons you. After I leave, go to the parade grounds to find the prince and ask him to come and rescue me as soon as possible."

"Yes, the servant knows."

"Miss Siyu, the carriage is waiting outside." Eunuch Sun's voice came from outside the door.

"Come here."

As soon as the carriage left, Caidie immediately ran to the parade ground to find Prince Chen.

The carriage stopped at the Jiade Gate. "Miss Siyu, we have arrived at the palace gate. Please get off."

Siyu got out of the car, and the majestic palace appeared before her, so magnificent.

Siyu followed Eunuch Sun along the stone steps in the imperial palace.

"Eunuch Sun, I have never met the Queen Mother. I am a little nervous. You can see that my palms are sweating."

"Don't be nervous, young lady. Although the Queen Mother is in a high position, she is kind and amiable. As long as you observe etiquette, the Queen Mother will not embarrass you."

"Thank you for your advice, Eunuch Sun. Eunuch Sun, where is the courtesy room? I feel uncomfortable in my stomach when I get nervous. I might lose my manners in front of the Queen Mother. Let me take care of it first."

"It's rare that a girl wants to do this. Come with me."

Eunuch Sun led Siyu to an archway.

"Girl, go through this door and then turn left."

"Thank you, sir. I'll be right back."

Siyu held her stomach and trotted through the archway, then disappeared around the corner.

"God is so kind and amiable. I've watched too many TV dramas about palace fighting. All the women in the harem are masters of playing tricks. You can't survive in this harem without some skills. Prince, please come and save me. I don't want to die!"

"Sir, I've been waiting for you. Let's go."

Eunuch Sun led Siyu to the Empress Dowager's bedroom - Shoukang Palace.

"I, a commoner Siyu, pay my respects to the Empress Dowager and wish her longevity and health." Siyu had never knelt in her life, but at this moment and in this place, she had to kneel down and kowtow respectfully in order to save her life.

"Raise your head and let me see you." The voice was indeed so cold that it made people shiver, Siyu thought to herself.

Siyu raised her head with a smile.

"She's a beauty. How old is she?"

"Your Highness, I am a humble girl..." Siyu wanted to say that she was actually 23 years old, but then she changed her mind and thought that women in ancient times would have been married by this age. If they were not married, they would be considered leftover women and would be ridiculed. So she changed her words and said, "I am 18 years old."

"Are you betrothed?"

"Replying to Your Majesty, not yet."

"You are now of marriageable age. There are many talented young men among the princes in the capital. If you have your eyes on any of them, tell me and I will make the decision for you."

You are so kind, Siyu thought to herself, but she still smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Queen Mother. I don't want to get married yet."

"When a girl grows up, she should get married. When the time comes, she should find someone to marry, take care of her husband and children, and live a good life."

That's you, a new-age woman who is independent and has freedom in love and marriage, Siyu said in her heart.

"The Queen Mother is right." Although I didn't think so in my heart, I couldn't refute it.

"Hey, why are you still kneeling? Get up quickly."

Thank you for remembering that I was kneeling to talk to you.

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

"I heard that you have been living in Prince Chen's mansion. Are you used to it?"

"My Queen Mother, everything is fine."

"That's good, but you are an unmarried girl living in the mansion of a prince who has not yet married. It is inevitable that you will be gossiped about. A person's reputation is still very important, especially a girl's reputation."

"You are upright and well behaved. The prince and I strictly abide by etiquette and have not violated the rules. The gossip must be those women who have nothing better to do. The queen mother is wise and will make the decision."

"You are quite eloquent, little girl. I didn't ask you to come here today for anything special. I just wanted to see you and have a chat with you."

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness."

"After talking for so long, I am a little tired. Please kneel down and greet me."

"The daughter of the people resigns."