"Just to marry into the Zhao family? Even if we don't become sworn brothers, hasn't the Zhao family already recognized Li Yan? When the two of you get married, you can give him some land and buy him a house. If he wants to become an official after passing the imperial examination, you can help him with your current power. Why do we need to become sworn brothers?"

Su Rong also felt that this was too outrageous.

A prince and a poor man became sworn brothers? This would have caused a sensation in her time, not to mention in this ancient time with clear social classes.

"Didn't Rong'er tell me that everyone is equal?"

Su Rong's opposition surprised Yan Chu.

She has never treated servants as servants and masters as masters, but now she seems to despise Li Yan's background?

"Everyone is equal, but what I'm talking about are rights and obligations. As for status, everyone is born different... In short, your decision is too hasty."

"You know, even if Li Yan passes the imperial examination this year, he is just a man without a family background. General Zhao is marrying his daughter to him. After all, he is a servant of my palace. If I don't express my opinion, General Zhao may misunderstand me and think that his daughter is only worthy of marrying a servant of my palace. This is not what I want."

Yan Chu was not rash, he had thought it over carefully.

"Your Highness, are you saying that this marriage might cause us to become enemies with the Zhao family?"

Shen Zhishu couldn't help but interrupt.

It seemed that the two people who were chatting at this moment noticed her presence only now.

"I dare to say that Arui is my good friend, and General Zhao is in a high position. Although the generals are idle in the capital now, isn't there a saying that goes, 'You raise an army for a thousand days but use it in one day?' Arui's status is comparable to that of any famous family in Kyoto."

He’s the prince’s sworn brother, right?

Shen Zhishu was excited when he heard this, so he quickly fought for Zhao Rui.

As long as Li Yan is of noble status, her marriage in the future will be very glorious.

Hearing this, Yan Chu's eyes softened a lot, but he suddenly took Su Rong's hand and whispered something in her ear.

Su Rong, who was somewhat resistant at first, immediately smiled and even glared at the prince in annoyance.

"You're the resourceful one, right?"

The corners of Yan Chu's mouth curled up slightly.

Shen Zhishu was a little surprised. Were these two flirting in front of her?

She couldn't help feeling a little lost.

I thought the prince cared about her a little bit, but it seems like he doesn't care at all.

Shen Zhishu quietly stepped back and stopped being an eyesore.

I just don’t know what sweet words the prince said to make Su Rong compromise immediately, and she was so happy.

Afterwards, she resumed her regular routine of getting up early to keep fit and taking care of her skin at night.

Since the prince said he wanted to become sworn brothers with Li Yan, for the sake of General Zhao's face, the news quickly spread among the people.

Even her butler, Uncle Zhong, heard the news from outside.

Today, Li Yan still lives in the palace. He has been given his own courtyard and servants to serve him. He is now a real master.

Uncle Zhong also said that this matter has caused a huge sensation throughout Kyoto and has become everyone's after-dinner conversation.

Shen Zhishu was very happy because she could imagine that Arui at this moment was probably like floating in the clouds every day.

There are still three days left until the results are announced.

She could almost imagine that as long as Li Yan was on the list, the prince would immediately go to the Zhao family to propose marriage as an elder brother.

However, with the support of General Zhao, the prince's position in the court will only become more stable.

Now that King Shuo's status has plummeted, there is no one who can compete with the prince. However, the current emperor can only hold on for another five years, and it will take some time for him to succeed to the throne.

In five years, she would be able to completely remove Su Rong from the prince's side, right?

While Shen Zhishu was planning, Su Rong arrived.

She was always so reckless and didn't follow etiquette. She went straight into the main hall.

"You said you just sit in the house and read books all day, what's the point? Clean up, I'll take you out to play later."

Su Rong walked into the room, saw the fresh grapes on the table, picked them up and ate them, as if she was very close to Shen Zhishu.

Shen Zhishu had a confused and puzzled look on her face, but she was wondering in her heart, why did he come to her instead of being affectionate with her lover these days?

"I have an appointment with the prince to go to the grassland for horse racing. I will take you to see the scenery. I have also prepared some ingredients. We can have barbecue and drink some wine on the grassland later."

"Since the princess and the prince have made an appointment, how can I go?"

Shen Zhishu didn't understand. Wouldn't it be an eyesore if he took her with him?

Su Rong was even happier to see that she was so sensible. It seemed that she had come to the right place.

Ever since Shen Zhishu met Zhou Yuan at the poetry meeting, she has had no interest in the prince, so at this time she has to work harder to make her envy the scene of lovers being together, take her out to see the scenery outside, and yearn for freedom.

By then, she might not be able to resist the urge to have a tryst with Zhou Yuan.

She could find a suitable opportunity to "catch the adulterer" and then drive her out. Maybe Shen Zhishu would thank her and they could become friends in the future.

"Why can't you go where we are going? I treat you as a friend, so of course I have good places to go and I am thinking of you. Hurry up and get ready. I will pick you up in half an hour."

Su Rong now felt that her decision was extremely wise.

It is really a huge green grassland.

The blue sky and white clouds, the wild flowers and grasses swaying gently in the wind, the scenery of nature is infinitely beautiful.

Shen Zhishu came in a carriage, while Su Rong and Yan Chu disappeared after leaving the palace because they had gone to the competition.

So she went to the grassland slowly with two maids, a guard, and countless food ingredients.

From a distance, I saw two people on horseback galloping down the hillside.

All one could see was how carefree and unrestrained Su Rong was on the horse, with a bright and brilliant smile. Even the serious prince had a smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was very relaxed.

The two of them came to Shen Zhishu almost at the same time.

"How is it? I said the scenery is good, do you like it here?"

Su Rong got off the horse gracefully and walked in front of Shen Zhishu.

Yan Chu, who was standing by, didn't even look at her, and personally led the two horses to the tree.

That cold look made it seem as if he and Shen Zhishu had become strangers again.

What a heartless man.

Shen Zhishu sighed secretly, but responded to Su Rong with a faint smile on his face, thanking her for taking him out for the trip.

Su Rong took her hand and wanted to teach her how to make barbecue.

"This dipping sauce is my exclusive recipe. I guarantee that you will want to have a second bite after taking one. The barbecue I make will definitely make you unforgettable."

This is the fresh food that Su Rong brought from her time. She is confident that she can conquer these ancient people who have never seen the world.

After a while, it was filled with smoke and fire.

The meat and vegetables are all cut in the kitchen.

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