As expected by everyone, she became the wife of the Marquis after being married off

The day Zheng Chengsi returned to the capital was unusually lively. Perhaps the people naturally had a liking for generals who could win battles, and the emperor specially allowed him to enter the capital on horseback.

Most of the women in the capital rushed to watch. They were delighted that Zheng Chengsi was not yet engaged and looked like a very handsome young man.

Naturally, there were so many women throwing flowers that the road was full of them, and there were even more people watching. Naturally, Shen Lanyue was among them, but she didn't come here on her own, but was dragged here by Xu Ziyun to watch.

The two were in an excellent position, watching the young general, his battle robe solemn and stern, walking by without changing his expression under the gaze of everyone.

Shen Lanyue looked at the young general, but felt sad for him, because this was an imperial transaction. In his memory, he never left the capital again. He had always been a hero, but he was trapped in this cage until Meng Changce supported the Sixth Prince to ascend the throne.

I had seen him several times in my previous life. It was after I became the third prince's consort and was taken by Li Wenxuan to a party at the racecourse. In my memory, Zheng Chengsi could only be seen with some of his current arrogance when he was on a horse.

"It seems that he is indeed getting better and better."

Shen Lanyue turned her head and looked at Xu Ziyun, curiously: "Wasn't he able to do it before?"

Xu Ziyun held back her laughter, but it showed in her eyes.

"A few years ago, when I saw him still as thin as a sickly young man, I wondered how such a person could possibly live well on the battlefield."

Then he turned his gaze to Zheng Chengsi, whose figure had disappeared, and sighed, "Now he really has the heroic demeanor of a general."

Shen Lanyue understood that it was indeed different from her childhood memories. That time was too long ago, and her past life and this life made her forget Zheng Chengsi at that time.

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Zheng Chengsi in the court was indeed heroic and full of the solemnity left over from the battlefield. Listening to the people on the throne praising his achievements, he behaved neither servilely nor arrogantly, without any complacency.

Even though the emperor openly rewarded him and secretly stripped him of his military power and kept him in the capital, he only frowned at the strange looks of the court officials.

"Your Majesty, I bow my head in thanks." Zheng Chengsi did not show any disrespect, but instead knelt respectfully to thank the emperor for his grace.

The emperor's sharp and deep eyes were very satisfied, and the cold and stern expression on his face turned a little happier afterwards.

After giving the rewards, he left the court.

There were quite a few officials surrounding Zheng Chengsi, most of whom were praising him, and Zheng Chengsi thanked them one by one.

"I think Duke Zheng has been waiting in the mansion for a long time. My lords should spare my cousin."

Following a lazy voice, everyone dispersed and moved back a little. The one who spoke was the Fourth Prince.

Now that the Queen has no children, the Fourth Prince has been registered under the Queen's name since he was young, so naturally he calls Zheng Chengsi his cousin.

Zheng Chengsi looked up at the Fourth Prince and bowed, "Fourth Prince!"

Li Jing personally lifted his arm, accepted only half of his greeting, and said with a smile: "No need to be so polite, Chengsi is a meritorious official of our country."

"It's late today. I will come to your house tomorrow to have a drink with you."

"It is my honor."

Zheng Chengsi answered respectfully, his eyes met with Meng Changce who was beside Li Jing, and there was a slight flash of oppression in his eyes.

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The Duke Zheng's Mansion has been receiving so many invitations these days that there are people sending them every day hoping to see the painting.

The meaning was quite obvious at that time. They all wanted to get close to the family. After all, it was now the most popular family in the capital. Unfortunately, Duke Zheng refused to accept anyone and kept his door tightly closed.

Naturally, the people in the palace also knew about it, and the person inside was quite satisfied with the Zheng family's actions. He really didn't like officials forming cliques for personal gain, and the Zheng family's behavior was what pleased him the most.

The queen was not in a position to interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty, but after Zheng Chengsi returned home, she summoned the mistress of the family to the palace and instructed her to keep the family members in a low profile.

Of course, all this has nothing to do with Shen Lanyue. She only knows one thing: Shen Wanqing will soon end her punishment in Qiyin Temple.

Shen Wanqing came back quietly, and it was Shen Zian who picked her up. Because it was not a good thing, Shen Wanqing was so wronged.

Of course, the Shen family did not dare to wrong the female official. After all, it was sent by the virtuous concubine in the palace. They gave her silver and sent her back to the palace. This was the end of the matter, but Shen Ling did not treat his daughter well.

After all, this woman had always been his favorite, but this incident made him lose face, and he couldn't hold his head up in the capital for several months.

Shen Lanyue also knew that this incident would not make Shen Ling abandon Shen Wanqing. After the storm passed, he still hoped that this woman could marry a good man.

No one in the capital city is discussing Shen Wanqing's affairs, because the current focus is on Zheng Chengsi, so naturally no one would think of her.

But Shen Lanyue understood that after that incident, whenever the nobles mentioned Shen Wanqing, they would think of the stupid thing she had done. The Queen and Consort Xian naturally had a grudge, and her dream of becoming a queen would never come true.

Now Shen Lanyue has to pay attention to one thing, that is, whether Zheng Chengsi is also thinking about Shen Wanqing.

At this time, Shen Fuzhong

Shen Wanqing was very happy: "Are you telling the truth?"

"Yes, there was no girl around Young Master Zheng." Xiping answered with her head down.

Shen Wanqing smiled so much that smiles appeared on the corners of her mouth and the corners of her eyebrows, and her eyes were covered with a layer of mist.

"I knew he wouldn't like any other girl. When we were little, he said I was his favorite. Hehehe."

Xiping didn't dare to speak and could only kneel on the ground with her head down.

"You didn't let Fengshi see this, did you?" Shen Wanqing suddenly started, glanced outside, and asked coldly.

Xiping shook her head repeatedly. "No, no, I dare not! I was the only one who asked quietly outside."

Shen Wanqing looked at her trembling appearance, smiled, pulled her up and said with a smile: "I'm just asking, you know. The people outside are the Third Prince's people, I can't let the Third Prince know."

"Got it?" Shen Wanqing's smile made Xiping feel cold.

"The servant knows."

"You are my most trusted maid, of course I believe you." Shen Wanqing touched her face, took out a hairpin from her hair and inserted it into her hair.

Xiping didn't dare to move and stared blankly at Shen Wanqing's actions.

"Thank...thank you for the reward, Miss."

Just as Shen Lanyue expected, Shen Wanqing would not give up Li Wenxuan, of course she still missed Zheng Chengsi. And she knew that in the third month after Shen Wanqing arrived at Qiyin Temple, Li Wenxuan had secretly gone there to coax her.

Now the two of them have already reconciled secretly, the reason is very simple, Li Niang sent him news.

She is pregnant.