From doomsday survival to fast-forward daily life

"Sister!" Chen Shengqing rushed up from behind Tian Yu.

Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Tian Yu grabbed her hand and said, "Sister, just say whatever you want to say."

"If I say that I have no intention of competing with you..." Chen Shengqing seemed to be still in the panic left by Madam Li.

Tian Yu didn't want to dwell on this matter any more: "Sister, why did you say this to me?"

"We are a family, so what is there to fight about? Just tell your sister what you want."

Taking off the leaves that were stained on Chen Shengqing's head, Tian Yu smiled sincerely.

Chen Shengqing's entry into the palace had just been decided and there was no rush, but more important things were about to happen.

Seven days later, Madam Li ordered Tian Yu to go to the general's study.

She knew that it was the flapping of her wings that caused the wind and waves.

General Chen was naturally in the general's study, but there were more than just Madam Li and the general in the study.

The eldest and second oldest brothers of the Chen family were both in the study.

After paying his respects, Tian Yu sat quietly in his seat waiting for someone to speak first.

This time it was General Chen who spoke first: "If Zhao Xun and Wang Li fight, will the king reconcile?"

This story is in Jing's memory.

Zhao Xun was an important civil servant of the previous dynasty, and Wang Li was in charge of military affairs.

The two were the king's right-hand men, and their achievements were recorded in their books.

It was just that Zhao Xun's daughter was a concubine in the harem and was quite favored. For a time, the entire Zhao family was the most powerful in the harem.

However, Wang Li reported Zhao Xun for forming a clique for personal gain at this time. Within three months, Wang's concubines were tragically killed in the palace.

This incident made the Wang family furious, and memorials poured onto the emperor's desk like snowflakes.

The death of the Wang family's daughter was finally attributed to the jealousy of the Zhao family's concubine, so she was demoted and sent to the cold palace. However, the Wang family's memorial also offended the emperor, so she was demoted and her property was confiscated within a few months.

Chen Shengze pondered for a moment and then said, "When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. It all depends on who is more powerful and shocks the master."

"This harem is the emperor's harem after all." Chen Shenghe seconded.

Tian Yu also responded after hearing this: "Favour is only temporary, the king's strategy is to check and balance."

General Chen smiled when he heard this: "This number of checks and balances is the same in the former and harems. Jing'er, tell your brother about the dream in detail."

Tian Yu nodded and once again told the story of what had happened to Jing in the name of a dream.

Chen Shenghe frowned after hearing this: "If that's the case, my sister will be harmed if she enters the palace, and she will have nowhere to turn to for help?"

Madam Li slowly spoke at this time: "Although Jing'er is unwilling to enter the palace now, Qing'er has agreed to this matter. I am still worried after all."

She talked about what she saw and heard when she entered the palace that day.

"I also inquired about the structure of the palace, but was told that it was an empty courtyard, but it did exist."

After Mrs. Li returned home, she still told the general about the matter. The general just nodded after listening, but she didn't expect that the matter was not over yet.

Three days later, news spread that the daughter of the Minister of Rites entered the palace without going through a selection process, shocking the government and the public.

General Chen also got the news, and the palace gate through which the woman entered was the one that Madam Li had mentioned.

Now, he couldn't sit still any longer.

"The Prime Minister's party must be behind the Minister of Rites." General Chen spoke slowly.

Now everyone present knew the truth.

At the end of last year, the Prime Minister reported that the border war of the Chen family had delayed military affairs. Although the emperor determined that this was a misunderstanding and did not punish General Chen, it did cause some rumors in the court.

"Since ancient times, those who hold military power have aroused the most suspicion from emperors," said General Chen.

Tian Yu was puzzled: "It's just a matter of the harem, how can it affect the previous dynasty?"

Chen Shengze understood the pros and cons: "Jing'er is the eldest daughter of the family, so she is naturally precious. If anything happens to you in the palace, what will your father do?"

"To protect me, of course." Tian Yu replied.

"What if father is criticized by the court for what he said, and you, as a person from the harem, make irresponsible comments on state affairs?" Chen Shenghe continued.

Tian Yu frowned: "If you want to protect me, then the previous dynasty must set up a balance of power, and even my two brothers must be involved."

"This country belongs to the emperor. If we want to defend it, we must act according to the will of the family. The merits and demerits will be offset. However, if something happens, the Chen family may have to obey orders even if they are unwilling." Chen Shengze concluded.

"Yeah..." General Chen sighed upon hearing this.

"But if my sister enters the palace, I'm afraid it will be a dangerous place." Tian Yu frowned.

General Chen nodded: "If we want to have the best of both worlds, then none of you should go."

No one says it's easy, but if you really want to do it, you probably have to plan it carefully.

"Leave." General Chen held his forehead with his hand. "I will discuss this matter with your mother. Remember, be careful with your words and actions."

The three men took the order and retreated.

Tian Yu thought about what he had just said, and suddenly asked Chen Shengze: "Brother, how is the war going on at the border?"

Chen Shengze shook his head: "Come prepared."

"If my sister and I don't go to the palace, someone should show loyalty to the emperor. My father has an old illness and has not moved yet. If the war is over after the New Year, there will be no conclusion..." Tian Yu looked at the eldest brother of the Chen family who passed away first. She seemed to have guessed the cause of his death.

Hearing this, Chen Shengze fell into deep thought.

According to Jing's previous experience, she entered the palace very late, but never got married, which means that she naturally did not go to the selection next year.

Wouldn’t the emperor at that time be able to check and balance the Chen family?

I'm afraid that in order to protect his sister from danger, he received a life-and-death warrant.

"Let's see what father decides on this matter first." Chen Shengze stroked his sister's head and left first.

Chen Shenghe looked at the direction his brother left and suddenly asked, "How come my sister suddenly has a brain?"

When Tian Yu heard this, he was so angry that he punched him.

How could Qiu Niang fall for such a foul-mouthed man?

After returning to the courtyard, Tian Yu still felt that waiting was not right, and she had to think of some way to take the initiative.

Looking at the scene in the courtyard, she suddenly remembered the emperor's illness.

How did he get sick? He got sick suddenly, which was too strange. Was there no one else who contributed to the situation?

Besides, he wanted to check and balance his subjects only half a year after ascending the throne. It was a bit hasty no matter how you looked at it.

Thinking of this, Tian Yu suddenly asked Chun Ling: "Why haven't I seen the teacher these few days?"

"My dear, the teacher has been ill these days and is not suitable to see people, so the class has naturally been postponed."

Tian Yu nodded: "Has anyone visited the mansion recently?"

After thinking for a while, Chun Ling replied, "Indeed, there were many visiting cards the day before yesterday, but in the end, only a few of the Second Young Master's friends came. Madam asked us to turn down all the others."

"And Miss, you just received an invitation early this morning." Tian Yu went to the general's study early in the morning, so naturally he didn't have time to read it.

"Who sent it?" Tian Yu was a little confused. Jing was not yet an adult and didn't socialize much.

"This is a card from the eldest princess." Chunling handed over the card.