After rebirth, the abstinent prince wants to marry me every day

Being with her aunt, Zhu Qingan's heart became at peace.

Seeing that his aunt was still handling those government affairs, Zhu Qing'an was also by her side.

Now that His Majesty has taken charge of the government, these memorials are still sent to the Cining Palace for the Empress Dowager to review after His Majesty has reviewed them. This shows that the Empress Dowager's status is not ordinary.

Zhu Qing'an could also understand why His Majesty regarded the Queen Mother as a thorn in his side.

How could His Majesty, the most noble person in the world, be willing to obey the Queen Mother's orders in everything? Moreover, His Majesty is not the Queen Mother's biological son.

The Queen Mother had no biological children, so it could be said that she treated Zhu Qing'an like her own child.

Zhu Qing'an was also very clear in her heart. Although she had been personally taught by the Queen Mother, she had not inherited even a fraction of her strategic thinking. Even after being reborn, Zhu Qing'an knew that her abilities and intelligence were limited. Therefore, she had never intended to do anything shocking. She just wanted her aunt to be healthy and safe.

"Aunt, Qing'an heard that you want to build a river to store water and drain water for the officials. Has no one been appointed as the imperial envoy for this matter?" Zhu Qing'an came close to her aunt and asked while grinding.

The Queen Mother paused slightly and looked at her niece who was extremely beautiful beside her, without any displeasure.

"What do you think, Qing An?" asked Empress Dowager Zhu Lingyao.

Over the years, whether she was reviewing memorials or summoning officials to discuss politics, she never hid anything from Zhu Qing'an. However, she also understood that Zhu Qing'an had no interest in the overwhelming power and politics.

The Queen Mother never thought of letting Zhu Qing'an sit in the same position as herself. All she hoped for was to bestow a title on Zhu Qing'an and wish her eternal happiness.

Zhu Qing'an rested her head lightly on her aunt's knees and said in a soft voice, "Qing'an thinks Mr. Shen is quite good!"

As soon as these words came out, the Queen Mother paused her pen and looked at her niece who was lying on her knees with a puzzled look. "Mr. Shen?"

"Aunt!" Zhu Qing'an stood up straight, looking somewhat helpless. "You haven't forgotten Shen Shixin, the son of the Shen family of the Minister of Works, have you? That's the fiancé you, aunt, found for Qing'an!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Queen Mother also thought of this person.

"It's Mr. Shen!" The Queen Mother put down the pen and glanced at her niece sitting next to her. There seemed to be a little more tenderness in her niece's eyes than usual.

"I remember that you are not familiar with Mr. Shen. Why are you speaking for him?" the Queen Mother asked, but there was a hint of hesitation in the depths of her eyes.

Zhu Qing'an also knew that her sudden involvement in court affairs and even speaking for Shen Shixin would inevitably arouse her aunt's suspicion, but she was not afraid.

"Mr. Shen is the son of the Minister of Works. He has always served in the Ministry of Works and is an upright person. The construction of the river requires such a clear-headed and upright imperial envoy, and Mr. Shen is the best candidate!" Zhu Qing'an said, adding, "Your Majesty must have a candidate, but this matter concerns the people and the country. If the imperial envoy abuses his power for personal gain, it will not only ruin your reputation, but also implicate the people, and waste their time and money. I hope you will think twice!"

When the Queen Mother heard what Zhu Qing'an said, a hint of coldness flashed across her dark eyes.

As for the issue of building the river, the emperor did have a candidate on his side. The empress dowager originally did not intend to get involved to avoid a dispute with the emperor, but her niece's words forced the empress dowager to think deeply.

"I know!" said the Queen Mother.

When Zhu Qing'an heard this, she immediately smiled. Although her aunt did not agree directly, she understood that her aunt must have taken her words to heart. With her aunt's intelligence, she would naturally think more about it.

"It's you!" The Queen Mother tapped Zhu Qing'an's brow with her finger. "How could I not know before that you were so devoted to that Mr. Shen? After all, I was too hasty in arranging your engagement. I was always afraid that I might have wronged you!"

"Aunt, Qing'an is not wronged. Qing'an understands everything!" Qing'an hurriedly held her aunt's hand and comforted her.

Her aunt had hurriedly arranged her marriage simply because the emperor had set his sights on her. She was her aunt's favorite niece, the legitimate daughter of the Zhu family, and the emperor wanted to take her into the palace to blackmail her aunt and the Zhu family. Even though her aunt was the empress dowager, she couldn't interfere in the emperor's selection of concubines.

Therefore, the Queen Mother carefully selected and set her sights on the Shen family.

The Shen family is noble and neutral, and there is no chaos in the mansion. More importantly, the empress dowager is attracted by Shen Shixin's upright character. Even if something unexpected happens to her, Shen Shixin will not do anything to go back on his word given his character.

It must be said that the Queen Mother had a unique vision. In her previous life, even when the Wen'an Marquis's mansion fell apart, Shen Shixin never despised Zhu Qing'an, always obeyed the marriage agreement, and was considerate and gentle after marriage.

The Queen Mother was relieved to see the clarity in Zhu Qing'an's eyes, but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"It's a good thing that you and Mr. Shen are in love, so I don't feel like I'm forcing you! But Qing'an, life in this world is difficult for women. You can be affectionate with Mr. Shen, but you must never lose yourself."

Zhu Qing'an listened to her aunt's teachings. Although she felt that Shen Shixin would not be as heartless as those men, she did not refute her aunt.

She had been raised by her aunt since she was a child, and had always known that her aunt was different from ordinary women, not only because of her noble status, but especially because of her mentality and strategy.

My aunt never looked down on women, nor did she depend on men, even though her former husband was the most noble man in the world.

More importantly, when my aunt was the queen, she drafted laws allowing girls to go to school.

Today, all the girls' schools in Xuanlong Kingdom were established because of my aunt, allowing countless girls to attend school like boys, instead of saying that a girl's virtue lies in her lack of talent.

"Qing'an has taken note of what my aunt said!" Zhu Qing'an nodded in agreement.

The Queen Mother sighed softly. She knew how obedient her niece was, but when it came to love, she couldn't persuade her with just a few words.

Zhu Qing'an had lunch in her aunt's palace before leaving reluctantly.

"This child has never been so clingy before!" The Queen Mother smiled to herself. Although there were some fine lines on the corners of her eyebrows, her charm remained unchanged.

Guan Gongling was grinding ink nearby and said with a smile, "The princess likes you, the queen mother, but you have never seen the princess treat others like this!"

The Queen Mother's smile deepened after hearing these words. Zhu Qing'an was her blood relative, her niece, and she had raised her since she was a child. She treated her like the apple of her eye.

In the past, the child was very close to her, but with more respect and less intimacy. But now, the two of them are really like mother and daughter. How can the empress dowager not be happy?

"I think this kid has developed feelings for Mr. Shen. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing!"

When Zhu Qing'an's marriage was mentioned, the empress dowager's smile faded a little.

Minister Guan hurriedly said, "Don't worry. The princess is a child you personally raised. She is very sensible and will not be confused because of a man. Besides, you are here. As long as you are here, who dares to bully the princess?"

"I'm so afraid, I..." The Queen Mother's voice was only a sigh.

Zhu Qing'an came out of the Cining Palace and passed through the Imperial Garden, but by chance he was stopped by someone coming towards him.

"Zhu Qing'an!" The man said to Zhu Qing'an with gritted teeth.