Happy Spring Every Year

Shen Jiasui's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, and he mustered up the courage to look up.

She didn't even see Emperor Sheng's appearance clearly, but she felt that he was majestic without even being angry, and the small and exquisite beauty couch under him seemed a bit solemn.

Shen Jiasui quickly withdrew his gaze, but at this moment he just caught the look of surprise on Concubine Shu's face.

Her heart moved.

The news about Lord Jiang's mother was not enough to make Concubine Shu change her color. So it seems that Concubine Shu is actually unaware of what's happening in Prince Rong's Mansion?

Although Prince Rui was not present that day, Shen Jiasui did not believe that Prince Rui knew nothing about it, regardless of whether he was the man behind the scenes.

From this perspective, could it be that Prince Rui did not communicate with Concubine Shu?

So, was it intentional or unintentional that His Majesty suddenly brought up these things in front of Concubine Shu?

With the emperor in front of him, Shen Jiasui could only temporarily suppress his doubts and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, I have practiced martial arts since I was young. I have no other skills except brute force. It is a coincidence that these two things happened to me."

Seeing Shen Jiasui's humble response, Emperor Sheng waved his hand and his tone seemed to soften. "In other families, a tiger father will have a dog son, but Mr. Shen has a good daughter."

"It's a pity that I don't have any more sons, otherwise... hm? The prince of Prince Rong's mansion is unmarried. He is Huaizhen's brother. What do you think?"

Shen Jiasui was shocked when he heard this.

She couldn't understand why both Concubine Shu and His Majesty were "worried" about her marriage today.

"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness, but the Crown Prince of Rong is of noble status. I know my reputation is flawed, so I dare not marry someone of higher status. Moreover... after the cancellation of the engagement, I still feel..."

When Shen Jiasui said this, he pretended to be embarrassed.

She protected the Crown Princess, which was a credit on the surface, but it was not something that should be made public.

Your Majesty can't ignore her wishes and force the marriage on her at this time, right?

Sure enough, Emperor Sheng did not force Shen Jiasui and nodded immediately.

"In that case, we can't force it."

"In this case, I will agree to your request. If you find someone you like in the future, please ask Shen Qing to submit a petition and I will personally arrange a marriage for you. How do you do that?"

If the emperor approves the marriage, no matter which family the other party belongs to, even if Shen Jiasui has broken off the engagement before, I think no one in the capital would dare to say a word or laugh at her.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui immediately bowed his head and kowtowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After coming out of Zhuhua Pavilion, Shen Jiasui felt a chill on the back of his neck when the cold wind blew outside, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

The emperor's majesty is indeed frightening, and one has to think twice before replying.

I heard that Lord Jiang is always by the emperor's side and has won the emperor's favor more than ordinary ministers, but I don't know how he does it...

Just as Shen Jiasui was thinking, the eunuch who had led the way came forward.

Shen Jiasui was just about to ask the eunuch to take her back to the banquet venue, but unexpectedly, two palace maids came forward to pick her up. They were sent by the Crown Princess.

"Miss Shen, Princess Huaizhen is also with the Empress."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui happily went there.

----

At this time, inside Zhuhua Pavilion.

Emperor Sheng was leaning back on the beauty couch with his eyes closed, resting, while Concubine Shu was lying in his arms like a little bird.

"Why do you suddenly want to meet Miss Shen?"

In the silence, Emperor Sheng suddenly spoke casually.

Concubine Shu's eyelashes trembled slightly, but after a moment's hesitation, she said truthfully:

"I dare not hide it from your Majesty. It was my nephew who fell in love with Miss Shen. I heard that Miss Shen had broken off an engagement, and I was worried that something bad might have happened to her, so I wanted to call her in to meet him."

Hearing this, Emperor Sheng slowly opened his eyes, but his tone remained unchanged.

"Nephew? I remember, his name seems to be——"

"Mingjue, Cui Mingjue." Concubine Shu hurriedly reminded.

Emperor Sheng nodded upon hearing this, and stroked Concubine Shu's shoulders with his fingertips, saying calmly:

"In that case, my beloved concubine, why didn't you come and tell me earlier? I will issue an order to grant the marriage."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu raised her head from Emperor Sheng's arms with a look of surprise, "Is Your Majesty serious?"

The emperor agreed to grant the marriage, which obviously meant that the Shen family would belong to Lang'er...

"It's too late now. I just promised Miss Shen that I would let her choose the person she likes. I never joke with you."

Emperor Sheng closed his eyes again, his voice faint.

Concubine Shu was not discouraged after hearing this.

As long as the emperor doesn't mind, she has plenty of ways to make Shen Jiasui "willingly" marry Mingjue!

However, she was not an impulsive person after all. After her joy, she slowly calmed down.

After the death of Crown Prince Xianhuai, the position of heir to the throne remained vacant for many years. However, the emperor's intentions were unpredictable and others still couldn't guess them.

This time...is it a test from His Majesty, or a hint?

Furthermore, she was completely unaware of the matter regarding Prince Rong's Mansion that the emperor had mentioned just now when Shen Jiasui was here.

Lang Er kept it a secret from her because he was worried that she would take advantage of her misfortune and harm the Crown Princess?

Thinking of this, Concubine Shu felt annoyed.

If others could see through his thoughts, his position as the King of Rui would be over!

This hidden danger is really a thorn in my side and must be eliminated...

Concubine Shu was in a state of confusion, but she did not see Emperor Sheng looking up slowly, with deep meaning in his eyes that no one could understand.

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Shen Jiasui walked out, and the voices around him gradually rose, and it finally became lively.

Turning into a memorial archway, the view suddenly widened and it turned out to be a large chess field.

The palace maid beside him led Shen Jiasui forward, and saw that many people were already sitting in the surrounding stands, and the gauze curtains on the highest stand were fluttering, and several figures could be vaguely seen inside.

The arena was bustling with people, cheers and the sound of horses' hooves could be heard constantly, and it was obvious that they were having a great time.

Even in the twelfth lunar month, the young people were so high-spirited that the place seemed full of vitality, which made Shen Jiasui happy.

"Miss Shen, please come this way."

The palace maid took Shen Jiasui from the side of the playing field to the highest stand.

Shen Jiasui kept walking, but his eyes were unconsciously attracted by the noise in the field. He saw people on horseback fighting for a big red hydrangea hung with bells.

She was watching intently when her eyes suddenly focused and she discovered that the person leading the field was Lu Yunzheng.

Sure enough he came!

At this moment--

"sister!"

The young man's voice was clear and immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Shen Jiasui came to her senses and looked towards the source of the voice. She saw Shen Jiaheng in the stands not far ahead, half of his body leaning over the railing, waving at her desperately.

Shen Jiasui's eyebrows curved, and he was about to walk over when he suddenly heard a soft call from the stands beside him:

"Miss Shen."

Shen Jiasui turned around and saw Cui Mingjue walking down from the stands among a group of young men and coming to her side.

Shen Jiasui paused, thinking of the hint from Concubine Shu in Zhuhua Pavilion just now, and frowned quietly.

"Master Cui."

Shen Jiasui knelt down and saluted Cui Mingjue.

Seeing this, the palace maid beside her tactfully stepped back.

Cui Mingjue bowed politely, and his heart beat slightly when he stood up.

He knew very well that the best time to talk to Shen Jiasui was in public.

Only in this way can you appear more upright in the eyes of others.

Cui Mingjue raised his head and looked at Shen Jiasui's face, and he could no longer hide the astonishment in his eyes.

Miss Shen must have dressed up carefully today, and she looks even more radiant than usual.

His hands hidden under his sleeves clenched slightly, and his palms were wet with tension.

Two days ago, he received a letter from his cousin stating that Princess An Ning had already fallen in love with Jiang Xun, and told him not to worry anymore and to pursue Miss Shen wholeheartedly.

The moment he received the letter, he was so happy that he couldn't express it in words.

At this moment, seeing Shen Jiasui looking at him, Cui Mingjue opened his mouth, his voice slightly hoarse:

"Miss Shen, after tonight's dinner, could you please go to the Plum Forest for a chat?"