The cruel little princess

Shen Duanfang continued with a worried look on his face, "Thinking back to when my son was still at the border, although the conditions there were a bit harsh, the environment was simple and unpretentious.

Every day, in addition to patrolling the camp and deploying defenses in an orderly manner to ensure border security, my son spends the rest of his time practicing martial arts to strengthen his body. He is truly a well-behaved and sensible child.

But who would have thought that everything has changed since my son returned to this prosperous and bustling capital city!

Look at this capital city, the streets and alleys are full of red-light districts and willow alleys, bright lights, wine and women, and a life of decadence and debauchery. After all, my son is young and energetic, how can he withstand such temptation!

As a result, gradually even his temper became impetuous.

What's worse is that some people with ulterior motives appeared out of nowhere and instigated my son in every possible way all day long.

Nowadays, my son not only occasionally hangs out in those brothels, but also occasionally goes out with his friends to fight cocks!

Alas...I, your old servant, am really worried!

I beg the emperor to show mercy and send my son back to the distant border again!

Firstly, there is no distraction from the worldly world, so my son can focus on his studies;

Secondly, it can also allow him to hone himself in a difficult environment and regain his former obedient and sensible self.

It's a pity that I am now old and my health is deteriorating. I really can't stand the harsh and cold conditions at the border, so I can no longer go with the army to teach my son in person.

I hope the emperor will grant my wish and let my son continue to return to the border for training!

Otherwise, if the situation continues like this, it won’t be long before my son becomes a complete playboy!

This old minister has only this one precious son in this life. I dare not expect him to achieve much in the future. I only hope that he can be an honest man and at least ensure that his sister can live a stable life in the future. Even if this old minister dies, he can rest in peace! "

After saying this, Shen Duanfang kowtowed several times, each kowtow filled with worry for his son and earnest prayers to the emperor.

"Parents who love their children will always have far-reaching plans for them..."

The emperor looked down at Shen Duanfang, who was filled with deep affection for his son, and his heart was moved. Yes, this capital city is like a huge dye vat, with flowers blooming and dazzling, and even wine doesn't intoxicate people, but people are intoxicated by it!

For the young and energetic children of officials, the best way to make them successful is to put them in a difficult environment to hone their skills.

Besides, what Shen Aiqing said was very right. Only when his son became strong could he protect his sister in the future, become the right-hand man of his uncle, the ninth brother, and help the royal family.

The emperor thought to himself that this was actually equivalent to finding a helper for his own ninth son. If the ninth son had Shen Zijin's assistance in the future, he could also ensure peace in the area.

Moreover, Shen Aiqing took the initiative to request that only his son go and he himself stay in the capital, which is also a disguised way to show that the father and son of the Shen family have no ulterior motives and are loyal to the country!

After figuring this out, the emperor stopped worrying about it.

"Since Lord Shen has such a strong request, I will grant your loving heart! Come! Prepare the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone!"

Eunuch Xiao Xizi immediately stepped forward tactfully and carefully helped the emperor use the pen.

The emperor picked up the pen and quickly wrote an imperial edict, ordering Shen Zijin to return to the border as soon as possible!

At this time, the poor Concubine Shu was still waiting in the palace for the Emperor's verdict on Shen Zijin, hoping that the Emperor would severely punish the "culprit" and avenge Prince Rui.

Little did they know that the old father had already cut off the source of the problem, killing two birds with one stone, and cleverly used this opportunity to send his son to the border.

Not only did she keep her son away from the troubled times of the capital, but she also secured for him the opportunity to continue his training. All of this was settled quietly, leaving Concubine Shu waiting alone in the palace, with only her joy in vain.

A few days ago, Shen Zijin's life was quite "fulfilling". He would wander around the streets and alleys of the capital from time to time, teasing cats and dogs in a provocative manner.

His eyes were always alertly searching for the figure of His Royal Highness Prince Rui, waiting for the right moment to rush forward and beat him up to relieve his hatred.

Occasionally, Shen Zijin would sneak into Prince Jin's mansion like a clever little thief and start a pleasant time of eating and drinking for free.

Thinking back, ever since he accidentally tasted a delicious meal at Prince Jin's Mansion at noon on the first day of the Lunar New Year, he was completely conquered by Wang Gang's superb cooking skills. It was like discovering a rare treasure, and he regarded his cooking skills as a work of heaven.

In the past, ordinary dishes always tasted like wax when he ate them, and often even caused him to vomit.

But the dishes cooked by Wang Gang seem to have magic, with rich and varied flavors. Every bite can create a wonderful taste feast on the tip of the tongue, making him unable to stop.

Shen Zijin's heart became more and more joyful, as if he had found a great joy in life.

However, good times are always short-lived, and soon, the shadow of separation quietly enveloped his heart.

This sadness of parting did not come from his reluctance to leave his father and sister, but purely from Wang Gang's cooking skills that he missed so much.

When he thought about going to the border and no longer being able to enjoy such delicious food, his heart was filled with melancholy and loss.

So, in the past few days, he was like a piece of sticky candy that couldn't be shaken off, pestering his brother-in-law, Prince Jin, all day long. His eyes were full of pleading and expectation, hoping that he would show mercy and let Wang Gang go with him to the border in the next few days.

"Brother-in-law! My dear brother-in-law! Please be merciful and have mercy on me! Considering that my sister is suffering from morning sickness, let Gangzi go to the border with me!

Just think about it, if the commander-in-chief of my army vomits for no reason in front of thousands of soldiers every day, and the news gets out, it will not be conducive to stabilizing the morale of the army!

This way! You let Gangzi go with me to the border! Worst case scenario, if Youyou gets pregnant again next time, I… I… I’ll sacrifice myself. I’m willing to suffer for my sister!

I just want my sister to give birth to the baby safely!"

Shen Zijin's words made His Royal Highness Prince Jin laugh.

But Shen Zijin didn't just think that. Although he felt sorry for his sister, he really liked eating Wang Gang's cooking!

I always feel like I can’t eat or sleep well if I don’t eat for a day!

So he thought that he must take Wang Gang to the border, even if it was just to let Wang Gang temporarily train the cooks at the border, so that he could occasionally savor this unforgettable delicacy in that difficult border area.

Fortunately, the chefs in Prince Jin's Mansion are quite clever and intelligent. They have been studying hard with Wang Gang for a while and have learned most of his skills. Although they cannot completely compare with Wang Gang, they have also learned some of his charm.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin had a sudden thought and thought that the production of the sweet potato vermicelli still depended on Wang Gang's ingenious ideas and superb skills. Besides, he had been growing a beard recently, and his appearance had changed slightly, so it would be difficult for others to recognize him for a while.

In this way, he could go to the border with his brother-in-law without having to worry about his identity being revealed.

When the time comes, just use his current pass to get him an identity in the army. Anyway, if a war breaks out with the Qinglong Kingdom, all I have to do is follow my big brother and gain more military merits!

After all, he is Youyou's junior apprentice. We can't let him be a muddle-headed cook his whole life, right?

Making achievements is the fastest way for him to climb up at this moment!

At this time, Shen Youyou's life was peaceful and full of expectations.

She had been looking at her slightly bulging belly frequently recently, and had been feeling somewhat suspicious.

So, she stretched out her slender fingers again and gently took her own pulse. As she felt the subtle beats from her fingertips, she concentrated her mind and calmed her breath, carefully feeling the rhythm of the two pulses.

Every beat seemed to be whispering to her the secret of a new life. Gradually, her inner suspicions were confirmed, and a gentle and happy smile quietly bloomed at the corner of her mouth.

"It's better to have twins!" Shen Youyou smiled, but she was afraid that she would make a misdiagnosis in her excitement.

To be on the safe side, she sent An Er to ask Xu Yuanpan to treat her.

"Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, Princess! You are pregnant with twins now! This is a great joy!" After taking the pulse, Court Judge Xu knelt down on the ground and congratulated Princess Jin on being pregnant with twins!

"Brother Xu, please stand up quickly! No need to be so polite!" Shen Youyou gestured to Chuntao to help Doctor Xu up.

"It was the same when I diagnosed myself. Just to be on the safe side, I sent someone to ask you to come and diagnose it again to confirm!" Shen Youyou explained.

"I'm really sorry for wasting so much of Brother Xu's time!" Shen Youyou gave Chuntao a look.

Chun Tao immediately took out a silver note worth one hundred taels and handed it over. "Thank you, Doctor Shen, for your consultation! This small consultation fee is not enough to express my gratitude! Please buy some tea, Doctor Xu!"

Doctor Xu had no choice but to accept it after thanking him repeatedly.

Time flies, and it is the ninth day of the first lunar month in a blink of an eye.

On this day, Shen Zijin, full of anticipation and reluctance, once again embarked on the long journey to the border with Wang Gang.

Their figures gradually walked away in the morning light, leaving only dust flying along the way, as if telling a story that was about to unfold at the border.

On the second day of the second lunar month, the spring chill had not yet dissipated, but the palace was already filled with warmth.

The Emperor specially arranged a family banquet in the Central Palace, hoping to share family happiness with the Empress, the concubines, the princes, the princesses and their lovely little grandchildren.

The eldest prince has a gentle and dignified legitimate daughter and two cute and smart concubine daughters.

The second prince's legitimate son is strong and smart, while his concubine's daughter is well-behaved and lovely.

The third prince had only one legitimate daughter, who was as delicate and graceful as a flower blooming in spring.

The fourth prince has a clever and smart illegitimate son and two lively and innocent illegitimate daughters.

After the fifth prince got married, he had no children and was often secretly sad about this.

The sixth, seventh and eighth princesses, all accompanied by their husbands and children, attended this rare event together. For a while, the palace was filled with laughter and joy.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin, the Ninth Prince, is very elegant, but he is also unmatched.

What is heartbreaking is that the tenth prince was weak since childhood and died early, leaving only a trace of sadness in everyone's hearts.

The Queen has a princess who is the eleventh child and is the same age as Shen Youyou. She has just gotten engaged and is waiting for the Mid-Autumn Festival to arrive before they enter the marriage hall.

Just when everyone stretched their necks, full of anticipation, they heard footsteps coming from afar.

Immediately afterwards, the Emperor and the Empress walked over slowly, hand in hand.

The emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on his head. He walked with steady and powerful steps, and exuded an awe-inspiring dragon power.

However, when he looked at everyone, his eyes revealed a subtle kindness that made people feel close to him.

The Queen was dressed in a gorgeous phoenix robe, with a graceful figure. Her every move showed her elegance and grace, and her demeanor as the mother of the country was fully revealed.

Seeing the Emperor and Empress arrive, all the concubines and princes did not dare to be negligent. They all knelt on the ground and saluted in unison, saying, "Long live the Emperor, and a thousand years of life to the Empress!"

Their movements were in perfect unison, as if they had been rehearsed countless times.

These loud shouts echoed continuously in the empty palace, as if they were about to break through the sky.

When the emperor saw this scene, he was very pleased and a smile immediately broke out on his face.

He smiled and raised his hand, motioning everyone to stand up. He said affably, "Today is a family dinner. There's no need to be so reserved. Hurry up and take your seats. Let's spend this joyful time together."

After saying this, the emperor turned to the eunuch beside him and ordered, "Go, quickly notify the imperial kitchen to serve the meal."

At this moment, Shen Youyou in the crowd was particularly eye-catching.

As Princess Jin, she dressed up carefully today. The lavender long dress made her look as beautiful as a fairy.

Her delicate face, lightly made up, looked even more charming and attractive.

At this moment, she was distractedly chatting and laughing with the princes and princesses around her;

On the other hand, she was enjoying the meticulous care and attention from His Royal Highness Prince Jin.

I saw His Royal Highness Prince Jin sitting next to Shen Youyou, his eyes always gently fixed on her.

From time to time, he would stretch out his chopsticks and pick up various delicacies on the table for Shen Youyou, his eyes full of doting on his beloved wife.

Shen Youyou responded to His Royal Highness Prince Jin's attentive care with a sweet and happy smile. The interaction between the two was truly enviable.

During the banquet, musicians and dancers from the palace came in one after another. The sound of stringed instruments lingered in the air, and the dancers had graceful postures and light steps, like dancing butterflies.

The dance was so graceful and moving that everyone was captivated by it.

His Royal Highness Prince Rui, who was sitting opposite His Royal Highness Prince Jin, was sometimes attracted by the graceful dancers, and sometimes his eyes drifted to Shen Youyou, who was a little plump due to pregnancy.

Princess Zhang Yuyan, however, stared at Shen Youyou with fierce and vicious eyes, and was angry about the fact that Shen Zijin had beaten her own prince for no reason some time ago.

Humph! Her elder brother Shen Zijin, relying on the fact that he had just defeated the Qinglong Kingdom at the border, attacked my husband for no reason!

Later, the emperor did not punish him, but just sent him to the border to avoid disaster!

Why is the Emperor so partial?!