The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

Gu Shijin did not invite the imperial physician to Chenhua Palace because he did not want others to notice anything, but unexpectedly someone still found out.

"You said that Concubine Jin invited Concubine Ning to Chenhua Palace?" The woman was half lying on the chaise longue, leisurely eating fruit with a fork in her hand. When she heard the words of the palace maid, her hand stopped.

Concubine Jin's life in the palace was very simple. She usually didn't invite anyone to her palace. Especially now that she had two children, she was even more cautious. This move was a little strange.

"Yes, your majesty." The maid replied with her head lowered.

The woman thought for a while and remembered that Concubine Ning was the granddaughter of the former head of the Imperial Medical Service.

"Did anything special happen in Chenhua Palace today?" The woman asked with a flash of expression.

"Something special?" The maid thought about it and it seemed that nothing special happened.

In fact, the palace maid was not particularly clear about it, because she was not the one guarding outside the Chenhua Palace. She just reported to the Empress whatever others said when they came back.

Suddenly, the maid thought of something the reporter had said, and she said, "Your Majesty, today the eldest princess, the eldest prince, the second princess, and the second prince went to Chenhua Palace."

The woman was startled, then she sat up from the chaise longue and asked, "Are you taking a day off today?"

These children are now studying in the Shangshufang. If it weren’t for the holiday, it would be impossible for them to go to Chenhua Palace together.

"Yes, ma'am."

The woman nodded. These children were probably going to Chenhua Palace to look for the third and fourth princes. She had heard them say before that they wanted to go see their younger brother, but they never seemed to say they had time.

The prince and princess went to Chenhua Palace, and Gu Shijin invited Concubine Ning to go to Chenhua Palace.

If there was nothing special, why would Concubine Jin invite people to Chenhua Palace at this time?

After all, things are more likely to go wrong when there are too many people around. If something happens to the prince or the princess because of her, Concubine Jin cannot be free of responsibility.

What was the matter that forced Concubine Jin to invite someone over? Could it be that something happened to the prince or princess in Chenhua Palace?

"Keep an eye on Chenhua Palace and report any movement immediately."

"Yes, ma'am."

There are no stupid people in this palace, and any little movement will attract people's attention.

……

Today is a special day. Today is the imperial examination held every three years, and it is an opportunity for many students to change their destiny.

The results of the palace examination came out in the afternoon. Gu Shijin had always kept this matter in mind, after all, her brother participated in the palace examination with the first place in the joint examination. However, since she had been taking care of several children all afternoon, she forgot about it. It was not until Lu Junze reminded her in the evening that she remembered it.

"I'm so tired." Gu Shijin looked exhausted and patted his shoulders.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Jin'er." Lu Junze said. He also received the news that the eldest princess brought her younger brothers and sisters to Chenhua Palace today to play with her two younger brothers.

Lu Junze was very happy to hear the news. He certainly hoped that his children could be friendly and respectful to each other and get along harmoniously with each other, instead of scheming against each other for the throne all day long.

His generation… although not too peaceful, was much better than most royal families. After all, his father had always hinted to the ministers and princes that he would definitely let Lu Junze be the emperor.

The late emperor was a very strong man, and he used thundering methods to suppress his children and ministers. Therefore, his generation was relatively peaceful. There were only a few who were extremely careless, such as the wise king who is still in the capital.

"Taking care of children is so tiring." Gu Shijin couldn't help but complain, "Usually the eldest and second princes seem to be quiet children, but I didn't expect them to be so lively."

Maybe because there was a lively kid taking the lead, the eldest prince, the second prince and A Yuan made a lot of noise today, running around the room, and their laughter could be heard outside Chenhua Palace.

The eldest and second princesses were very quiet, playing jigsaw puzzles with A Jin. The eldest and second princesses were also two smart children. The three of them worked together and unexpectedly they even finished A Jin's puzzle. They are indeed the children of the royal family.

Come to think of it, their genes are not bad. Their father is the emperor, and their mothers are basically from aristocratic families. Moreover, if their mothers were not smart enough, it would be impossible for them to give birth to them safely.

Seeing that the two princesses really liked puzzles, Gu Shijin agreed to make one for each of them.

"I also hope that they can be more lively and cheerful." Lu Junze sighed when he heard Gu Shijin's words, "In the past, they followed their mother and stayed in the palace all day long to study and learn to read. Such a good child has become like a nerd."

"A prince should have the bearing of a prince."

Gu Shijin nodded, agreeing with Lu Junze's words. Children should do what children should do, otherwise they will have no chance when they grow up.

So even though Gu Shijin knew that Ajin and Ayuan were very smart, he didn't say that he had to teach them to read and write now. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future, so they should just have fun now.

"Jin'er is right." Lu Junze also agreed with Gu Shijin's idea.

"Come, let me massage you." Lu Junze sat next to Gu Shijin and stretched out his hand to gently massage Gu Shijin's shoulders.

Not to mention, Lu Junze's skills are pretty good, and she has been with Gu Shijin for so long, she knows Gu Shijin's pain tolerance, every stroke is just right, it's really comfortable.

"Wow...Your Majesty, your technique is really great." Gu Shijin couldn't help but sigh.

Lu Junze chuckled and said, “When my father was still alive, I often gave him massages.”

All his skills were learned from his father.

"Your Majesty is so filial." Gu Shijin flattered him a little, and Lu Junze couldn't help shaking his head. Although Gu Shijin was very bold, Lu Junze didn't mind at all.

Gu Shijin was bold, but it was only about things between them. She never asked about the affairs of the previous dynasty, no matter whether it was a big or small matter, whether it had anything to do with her or not, and she had a full sense of propriety. Lu Junze was also very comfortable with her.

So she would just laugh it off and never get angry at Gu Shijin's occasional bold remarks.

In fact, just now Lu Junze had a moment when he wanted Gu Shijin to take the third prince, the fourth prince and several other princes and princesses out to play more often. After all, in the harem, Gu Shijin was the only one who could take care of the children that suited his wishes.

Later he thought about it and gave up. Firstly, it was too tiring to look after Gu Shijin and take care of the children. Secondly, if anything happened to the children, their mother would definitely make trouble for Gu Shijin. Lu Junze thought about it and decided not to cause unnecessary trouble for Gu Shijin.

"Jin'er, don't you have anything to ask me?" Lu Junze rubbed Gu Shijin's shoulders and asked suddenly.

"Ah?" Gu Shijin was very confused. She didn't know what Lu Junze was talking about. What could she have to ask the emperor? Nothing had happened recently.

A trace of helplessness flashed across Lu Junze's eyes. He said, "Today is the day of the palace examination. Did Jin'er forget?"

"Oh, yes." Gu Shijin patted his thigh. Today was the day of Gu Chengyun's palace examination.