The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Seeing the elderly Grand Empress Dowager being supported by Aunt Zhen and leaving, the Empress Dowager felt uncomfortable for a moment.

Shen Jiarou noticed her expression and walked over to pat the back of her hand to comfort her.

The Queen Mother looked up at Shen Jiarou, understood what she meant from her eyes, and lowered her head and nodded slightly.

Ji Chenyu's eyes have been on Shen Jiarou ever since the Empress Dowager left. Is she really going to be his queen in the future?

Feeling a burning gaze, Shen Jiarou didn't dare to look up and meet his gaze, and tried her best to avoid Ji Chenyu's undisguised gaze.

"Mother, let me help you return to the palace." She had many questions in her mind and needed to ask her mother before she could make the next plan.

The Queen Mother nodded slightly: "Let's go, Emperor. I and Yi Yi will return to the palace first."

"Yes, your son will send your mother off respectfully."

Shen Jiarou bowed her head and saluted him respectfully, then reached out to help the empress dowager back to Anhe Palace.

The Queen Mother waved away the servants, Nanny Luo stood guard at the door, and Bai Yuechu waited on the side.

Shen Jiarou, who had been standing silently, looked at her elderly mother with gray hair on her temples.

"Mother, now that I am in your palace, I think you will be able to answer my questions." Perhaps this was the reason why she was unwilling to tell the Empress Dowager.

The Queen Mother waved at her, and Shen Jiarou leaned forward with a puzzled look on her face.

"Your brother has been poisoned."

Shen Jiarou's pupils dilated and she looked at her mother in disbelief, but she knew that her mother would not joke with her about her brother's dragon body.

"When was it discovered?"

"It's been a few days. You can go back and ask Ziyi for details. She will be able to help you."

Shen Jiarou was filled with shock and fear: Who on earth wanted to kill my brother?

Thinking of the fleeting look she saw in the court, Shen Jiarou felt a chill in her heart.

Could there be a misunderstanding here?

Shen Jiarou pursed her lips slightly and raised her eyes, looking seriously at her graceful and pampered mother.

"Is that the only reason?"

"As for the rest, mother thought that they had been discussed in the court and the imperial study. Don't you believe mother?" Facing her mother's question, Shen Jiarou remained silent, but her silence also meant that she did not completely believe what her mother said.

"That's all, but it's a foregone conclusion. What you should do now is to wait for your marriage peacefully, be a queen above all others, and sit firmly on the throne."

Shen Jiarou sighed in her heart: All of them eventually became victims of power.

"I understand. Mother, please take care of yourself. I will take my leave today."

After she finished speaking, Shen Jiarou turned around and left without looking back. She was silent all the way until she ran into Concubine Shun who was strolling with Concubine De on the road.

"all?"

"My sons and ministers see my mother and concubine."

Seeing that she didn't look very well, Concubine Shun was very worried.

"Yi Yi, why do you look so bad? Are you injured?" Was he seriously injured on the battlefield?

Upon hearing this, Concubine Dowager De also stepped forward anxiously to show her concern.

"Princess Regent, you must take care of yourself."

"Thank you for your concern, Concubine De. I am fine. Mother, Concubine De, how is your relationship with Concubine Xian?"

The two were stunned for a moment. This leap was too big.

The two looked at each other silently, and Toffee Dowager De pursed her lips and spoke.

"My sister lives a secluded life and rarely interacts with us."

Concubine Shun echoed: "Yes, they couldn't play together when they were young, so it's natural that they don't like each other when they are old."

Shen Jiarou smiled when she heard this: "I have paid little attention to the affairs of the harem in recent years. I suddenly thought of my fifth brother, so I asked this question."

The two suddenly realized: "So that's it."

"Mother, I just got back and have some household matters to attend to, so I will return home first."

"Go."

She didn't expect to see her daughter on the first day, so she felt relieved. The two continued to stroll in the Imperial Garden.

In the carriage, Shen Jiarou placed her hands on her legs, thinking about the problem. She felt that the situation in the court was becoming increasingly tense, especially with her brother's frail body. In the worst case scenario, she was afraid that she would soon be promoted to the empress dowager.

However, she only dared to think this in her heart. As for her brother's health, she was actually the person who knew him best except the imperial physician.

When Nanny Su and Nanny He learned that she was about to return home, they hurriedly straightened their clothes to welcome Shen Jiarou back home.

The carriage stopped, Shen Jiarou lifted the curtain and walked out, then jumped off the carriage neatly. Zhang Zirou, who was about to help her, withdrew his hand awkwardly.

Why is the master so distracted? What is she thinking that has made her into this state?

"The Princess Regent is back."

Nanny Su and Nanny He came over to greet them, and Bai Yunsu, Jiang Ziyi and Jiang Huajin also appeared at the door.

"younger sister."

"Mother."

"Mother."

Looking at her daughters who had obviously grown taller, Shen Jiarou took a few big steps forward with a sad heart and hugged her two daughters.

"Mother is here, I'm back."

Jiang Huajin cried with joy, and Jiang Ziyi hugged Shen Jiarou's waist tightly with tears in her eyes.

Bai Yunsu quickly reminded: "Let's go into the mansion and talk."

In the main hall, Jiang Ziyi helped Shen Jiarou sit down in the main seat.

"Mother, are you going to the celebration party tonight?"

Shen Jiarou was suddenly stunned: "Celebration banquet? After this incident, I'm afraid the celebration banquet can't be held.

"I haven't notified you yet. Mother has something to inform the people in the mansion. Please ask Uncle Hei, Eunuch Li and others to come to the main hall to discuss things."

Jiang Ziyi nodded seriously and gave the order immediately.

Quarter of an hour later, everyone had arrived at the main hall, waiting for Shen Jiarou's notification.

"What this princess is going to say today will shock everyone."

Uncle Hei and Eunuch Li looked at each other silently. Doctor Li and Doctor Liu also had serious expressions on their faces. It seemed that what the Regent Princess wanted to say was really serious.

"My mother asked me to be the Empress of the Central Palace. The Grand Empress Dowager has been persuaded by the Queen Mother. I believe the imperial decree to make her the Empress will come soon."

Hearing this, everyone was shocked. This was too unbelievable.

Uncle Hei, Eunuch Li, and Liu Xu gradually understood, but they were still shocked.

After everyone had been discussing for a quarter of an hour, Luo Cheng came with a bright yellow imperial edict.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

Nanny Su and Nanny He quickly began to make arrangements. Shen Jiarou understood and sat in the main seat. After the incense table and other procedures were arranged, Shen Jiarou stood up silently.

Luo Cheng stood respectfully with the imperial edict in hand: "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that the position of the Empress has been vacant for many years. The Regent Princess has managed the household well and has been in charge of the household affairs for more than 20 years. She is both virtuous and talented, well-educated, gentle and dignified, generous and decent, loyal, filial, and righteous. The Empress Dowager, the Grand Empress Dowager, and I have jointly decided to confer the title of Regent Princess as the Empress of the Central Palace, to hold the Phoenix Seal and manage the affairs of the six palaces. An auspicious date has been chosen for the wedding, and the ceremony of conferring the title of Empress is hereby decreed!"

After Luo Cheng finished reading the imperial edict, Zhen Luosang, Zheng Shutong, Yuansuan Shuang, Yaer, and Nami were all shocked.

Luo Cheng looked at the kneeling Shen Jiarou with a respectful look: "Empress, please accept my order!"

"I accept the order." Shen Jiarou presented it with both hands. Luo Cheng respectfully stepped forward and placed the imperial edict in her jade hands.