The delicate little cabbage was pushed by the old emperor

On the fourth day of the spring hunt, Shen Lebai arrived at his sister's tent early in the morning.

He was so worried last night that he couldn't sleep well. Unexpectedly, Shen Leyan's condition recovered to normal after just one night, and he finally put his worries to rest.

However, he still told her to rest in the tent as much as possible today and return to Beijing tomorrow.

Seeing that she was fine, Shen Lebai could concentrate on participating in today's polo match. After having breakfast with her, he hurried back to prepare.

Although Shen Leyan's cold was almost healed, her leg injury did not heal as quickly. However, after taking Doctor Zhang's medicine, the pain was not as severe as yesterday.

After breakfast, Zhiyue reapplied medicine to her leg. After bandaging it, she lay on the bed and leisurely read a book to pass the time.

Thinking that she would have to return tomorrow, Shen Leyan felt a little regretful that she had not had time to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the peach forest. In the afternoon, the two of them gently helped her to go to the peach forest to relax.

Today, she was dressed in a purple silk gown, looking elegant and gentle. Caiyue had combed her hair into a dignified flying cloud bun, and a lavender tassel hairpin hung on her head.

Originally, her leg injury was not serious enough to require two people to support her to walk, but she thought that most people should be at the hunting ground at this time, and she would not run into other people.

She let the two of them support her as she pleased, so that the three of them could talk together. Her relationship with Zhiyue and Caiyue was more like sisters than master and servant.

The three of them were strolling in the peach forest, chatting and laughing, but they ran into the Queen Mother and several concubines drinking tea in a pavilion.

Shen Leyan quickly regained her composure. Since the Queen was here, she would definitely go to the pavilion to pay her respects.

As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, Shen Leyan had learned the etiquette very well. She went to pay her respects calmly and performed the ceremony neither servile nor arrogant, which was pleasing to the eye.

However, no matter how formal her etiquette was, the queen was still unhappy in her heart, but she did not show it on her face and invited her to stand up and sit down to drink tea together.

Shen Leyan originally wanted to take the opportunity to leave after meeting the queen, but after hearing the queen's unquestionable tone, she couldn't leave directly, so she sat down and waited for another opportunity.

She answered the questions from the nobles with ease, but she usually didn't take the initiative to speak.

Who can blame her for not only having a father who is the Prime Minister but also coming from the modern era? She has had this ability to adapt to changing circumstances since she was young. After all, who doesn't like to be praised?

However, today's Empress and several other ladies sitting around her who seemed to have high positions made her feel a little unfriendly. They looked at her in a unique way and there was an inexplicable hostility in their tone.

"I heard that Miss Shen was frightened while riding a horse yesterday. I wonder if she is seriously injured?" Concubine Wan, who was sitting on the right side of the queen, stared at Shen Leyan's legs and asked with some schadenfreude.

The other concubines also noticed that although Concubine Wan seemed concerned, she actually had a mocking expression on her face.

"The riding skills are not up to standard. Even the best BMW is no different from an ordinary horse because it is impossible to control it at all." Concubine Qi also quickly joined in, but there was a sour taste in her voice as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Don't misunderstand Miss Shen. I'm just a bit outspoken. I don't have any other intentions. I'm just concerned about Miss Shen's riding skills."

"After all, it wasn't a big deal this time. Maybe I won't be so lucky next time."

Shen Leyan straightened her voice and was about to speak when she was interrupted by the Queen who had been silent all the time.

"Qi Fei, you are being presumptuous. Miss Shen's riding skills were taught by the Emperor himself. How can you have the right to interfere?"

The queen seemed to help her out, but in fact she pushed her into another storm, letting the concubines know the emperor's special treatment of her, causing dissatisfaction among everyone in the harem.

Shen Leyan had long known that the Queen had come with ill intentions today, and now she finally understood the real purpose of the Queen inviting her to have tea.

As expected of the mistress of the harem, her usual trick is to kill with a borrowed knife and watch the fire from the other side of the river.

Shen Leyan quickly put away the chaotic thoughts in her mind, curled the corners of her lips, and explained in a gentle tone: "It is my ignorance. When the emperor was teaching me that day, he also praised the riding skills of several ladies and asked me to come back and learn from them."

The concubines who could ride horses immediately brightened up their eyes and came forward to ask. After all, who didn’t want to know who the emperor was praising?

If she could really get the emperor's praise, it would further demonstrate her status in the emperor's heart. Shen Leyan, who was just a thorn in everyone's side, instantly became everyone's friendly sister Shen.

Shen Leyan was suddenly surrounded by a group of people. She felt a headache listening to her sister's voices. She could only respond casually without changing her expression. After all, she was not very familiar with the ladies in the palace, not to mention that the emperor had never mentioned them at all.

But from the tones of flattery, I could tell that apart from the imperial concubine who was under house arrest, Concubine Lan was the best rider, and her outstanding piano skills made her deeply loved by the emperor.

I sighed slightly and said, "It's a pity that the emperor gave me that horse out of courtesy. If your majesty doesn't mind my stupidity, I will definitely come to ask for your guidance when I have the chance."

Concubine Lan pretended to be modest and said, "My sisters are too kind. I remember that the emperor praised Sister Shen for her intelligence at the horse farm before. Why would he need my advice?"

"It was just a casual word of encouragement from the Emperor for my father's sake. It is nothing compared to the sincere praise he gave to the Empress."

The smile on Lan Fei's face became even more obvious, and even her tone of voice rose slightly. "My riding skills are only barely acceptable. If Sister Shen wants to learn, I will definitely teach her."

"Then I would like to thank you in advance, Your Majesty." Shen Leyan thanked her joyfully, then lowered her head and sighed, "But my leg injury hasn't healed yet, and I have to return to the capital tomorrow. I'm afraid I can only seek your guidance in the future."

Concubine Lan glanced at her legs and immediately raised her eyes and smiled, "First, heal your wound. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. When you are healed, you can come to the palace to see me."

The queen looked at the people who were greeting each other and found that they did not make things difficult for Shen Leyan as she had imagined. Instead, they gradually got along well with each other.

The Queen finally couldn't sit still anymore and began to change the subject: "Miss Shen is very lucky and has a long life. I heard that it was General Xiaobai from the General's Mansion who saved Miss Shen this time."

General Xiaobai? Bai Jingxuan?

Shen Leyan said in surprise, "I only knew that he was a young general. Before I even knew his name, he rushed off to join the hunt."

"I was thinking of asking my brother about this when I get back, so I can thank the young general properly in the future."

The Queen smiled meaningfully: "It seems that General Xiaobai has a noble character. He does good deeds without leaving his name."

Shen Leyan had no choice but to nod in agreement, but she felt something was not right in her heart.

Seeing that it was almost time, the queen led everyone back to the camp.