Noble Lady

What's the most embarrassing thing in the world?

There is nothing worse than an elder telling you in front of you that he held you in his arms when you were a child, and that you peed on him, but you have no memory of it.

You certainly can't have any memory!

How old were you then?!

Xue Chenyu looked at the size of the baby in the cradle that His Majesty was gesturing at, and couldn't help but scream in her heart.

I can hardly keep the smile on my face.

It's so, so embarrassing.

"That's right. You were so young at that time, it's strange that you could remember it." His Majesty shook his head and said with a smile.

Xue Chenyu could only laugh dryly.

However, His Majesty was indeed different from the emperor she had imagined.

She thought it would be a serious old man, but unexpectedly it was an amiable-looking...uncle?

Afterwards, His Majesty asked the chief eunuch Wang Gonggong to keep an eye on Yang Kaitai and supervise him in taking care of Cai Jinxue's health.

Then he took Concubine Chen, Princess Taotao and the Xue Chenyu sisters to the room on the other side to chat.

His Majesty looked at Xue Chenyu as if he had met an old friend whom he had not seen for a long time. He took her aside and told her many instructions that only close elders would give to younger generations.

There were also some funny stories about Marquis Xue's youth that made everyone laugh.

After saying this, His Majesty sighed, "I once told Marquis Xue that he and his wife had completely different personalities. I hope the boy they have will resemble his wife, and the girl will resemble him. Fortunately, you are quite quiet."

Xue Chenyu silently glanced at her sister beside her.

Luo Luo said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, my father said that my sister has no talent for martial arts and gave up since she was a child."

"Yes, you are the most talented in martial arts in our family. It depends on you to inherit father's legacy." Xue Chenyu said helplessly.

His Majesty had heard from Xue Luoyan before that she liked to practice martial arts, and he laughed when he saw the two sisters bickering like this.

"If Luoluo can truly inherit Marquis Xue's legacy, then Dasheng will have another capable and skilled female general."

Before His Majesty finished speaking, Xue Luoyan knelt down sleekly like a monkey, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward."

When this was shouted, everyone including His Majesty, Concubine Chen, Xue Chenyu and others were stunned for a moment.

Xue Chenyu covered her face: "Luoluo, you..."

"Your Majesty, this girl is quite clever." Concubine Chen said with a smile as if to smooth things over.

"She's quite clever." His Majesty nodded. "Luoluo, do you really want to be a female general?"

Xue Luoyan nodded solemnly, "I do."

"Alright, then I'll set a precedent for you. When you reach marriage age and are able to defeat your father, I'll make you a female general."

"Great!"

Xue Luoyan was so young, but he received the emperor's golden words, and he was so happy.

Concubine Chen accompanied him with a smile on her face, looking very pleased. She also praised Xue Luoyan for being smart and cute.

But she was young and ignorant, and Xue Chenyu couldn't be ignorant, so she quickly knelt down to express her gratitude.

"Don't worry about it. Luoluo's temperament is very much to my liking." His Majesty didn't seem to care much, but seemed in a good mood. "I also want to see what it would be like if our Dasheng had a female general."

Xue Chenyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, Yang Kaitai came to report that Cai Jinxue's body was no longer in danger after the miraculous treatment of a certain doctor.

However, even if my injured right hand recovers, I can only barely maintain writing. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to write and paint as I did before.

His Majesty was deeply moved after hearing this. "I still remember that when you were appointed as the magistrate of Daling County, you painted a picture for your teacher and wrote a poem in his memory. It is a pity that you will never be able to paint again with such a brilliant hand."

Cai Jinxue gave a wry smile, and instead of expressing regret, he said, "I am deeply honored to receive Your Majesty's mercy. But I am even more grateful."

"Oh?"

"Despite such injuries and such a snowy day, I was able to find someone to save me. It happened to be a doctor who could cure illnesses and save lives, saving my life."

"This is not my fault. It is also God's will that I should tell the world about the suffering and misfortune of the people of Daling."

After these words were spoken, His Majesty remained silent for a long time.

I have been with His Majesty for more than an hour, listening to him tell interesting stories.

Xue Chenyu was also thinking that if His Majesty wanted to reminisce about the past, he could summon her alone, but he said this in front of Concubine Chen, Princess Taotao and the chief eunuch.

Did he want these people to know that the Marquis' Mansion had a history with His Majesty, so that they would come to his protection at the appropriate time?

When walking out of the palace gate, a gust of wind blew towards him. Xue Chenyu suddenly came to his senses and broke out in a cold sweat.

Fortunately, she knew what to say and what not to say.

Your Majesty seems to be telling a funny story, but every word he says is a test.

"The Princess of Anping County has opened my eyes again today." The speaker was Concubine Chen.

She and Princess Taotao also left with the sisters Xue Chenyu and Xue Luoyan.

Cai Jinxue also left.

His Majesty still sent the Royal Guards to accompany him.

Concubine Chen personally escorted them to the palace gate.

In front of the carriage.

Cai Jinxue got on the carriage first.

Xue Luoyan also received Xue Chenyu's signal and climbed up first.

"You are quite brave to commit yourself to this matter." Concubine Chen was referring to the fact that Xue Chenyu went to Jinyang Palace alone.

It takes great courage to go there knowing that there is a tiger.

There was more admiration in her eyes when she looked at Xue Chenyu.

Xue Chenyu quickly said she didn't dare, "Your Majesty, your compliment is too much. This humble servant has no other choice but to do this."

Otherwise, how could he trick the Queen into revealing her true feelings?

In any case, the Wu'an Marquisate had completely offended the Han family and the Queen because they rescued Cai Jinxue and sent him safely to Beijing.

Neither the Han family nor the queen would let her go easily.

In this case, it would make no difference if she offended him even more severely.

"I just didn't expect that His Majesty has such a connection with your Marquisate. His Majesty's grace to the Marquisate of Wu'an is unprecedented, and the Lord of Anping County cherishes it."

Concubine Chen's words had a hidden meaning. She was reminding Xue Chenyu that His Majesty's decision to let her into the palace was both a test and a protection.

Her experience in the Queen's Palace undoubtedly passed His Majesty's test; next, His Majesty will also release some appropriate signals to make those who want to attack the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion cautious and restrain themselves.

Part of this is due to the Prince Cheng, but this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If Xue Chenyu wants to rescue Marquis Xue from General Zhenbei, he must seize this opportunity.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice." Xue Chenyu was fortunate enough to understand her hint and knelt slightly to express her gratitude.

Concubine Chen's words were both a reminder for her to seize the opportunity and a reminder that Cai Jinxue had already entered the palace to meet His Majesty. With His Majesty's presence, no matter how bold Han Hongyue was, he would not dare to attack Prince Cheng.

But this is not necessarily the case for Marquis Xue.

Han Hongyue might be a little restrained because of His Majesty's warning, or he might want to go all out and find someone to take action against.

This is both her chance to save her father and Han Hongyue's chance to attack her father.

This is what A Niang often says, challenges and opportunities coexist.