At this time, Manager He came over with white porridge. Shangguan Yunting hurriedly took the bowl, walked to Shen Rou and handed it to her.
"Xiaoxue, you're awake."
"Are you hungry? The doctor said you haven't eaten for a long time. You can only drink porridge to nourish your spleen and stomach during this period. You can eat other things when you feel better."
"Sister, who is he?"
"He is the Yun Ting I know, Master Yun."
"Hello, Brother Yun, thank you for saving me."
Shangguan Yunting nodded gently, "Of course I should. Your eldest sister and I have a good relationship. Her sister is my sister."
Shen Rou glared at Shangguan Yunting fiercely. How come she didn't know what was going on between him and her?
Shangguan Yunting looked at the fierce and aggressive Shen Rou and felt that she was even more adorable, and smiled dotingly.
"Xiao Rou, am I wrong?"
Shen Rou laughed, "Yes, you are right, alright!"
"That's pretty much it."
Shen Rou scooped a spoonful of white porridge, blew it gently near her lips, and fed it to her sister.
She asked softly with concern, "Is it hot?"
"Just right, this porridge is really delicious."
"Of course, it's your eldest sister who fed it to you, so it must be delicious."
Shen Rou deliberately said: "Xiaoxue, Xiaonan calls him Uncle Jiu, you should call him Uncle Jiu too!"
"Hello, Uncle Jiu..."
"Xiaoxue, don't listen to your elder sister's nonsense. Xiaonan is my nephew's name. You should just call me Brother Yun!"
"Uncle is more appropriate."
"Xiao Rou, your brothers and sisters all call me Uncle Nine. Do you want to call me Uncle too?"
"I dare to call, do you dare to answer?"
"Why not? Call me Uncle Jiu and I'll listen."
"Daydreaming."
Shen Xue watched their conversation and burst out laughing. "Sister, why do I feel like you and Uncle Jiu are bickering just like the couples in the village?"
Shen Rou gently patted her sister's quilt and said, "This girl is talking nonsense."
Shangguan Yunting was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. "Xiaoxue, you are absolutely right."
"Yun Ting, my sister is young and naive, don't you know the seriousness of the matter? How can you talk about such things carelessly? If others hear it, it will damage your reputation."
"I'm not afraid of losing my reputation."
"I'm afraid. So don't talk nonsense next time."
Shangguan Yunting suddenly showed a lost expression, but it disappeared in a flash.
After feeding her a bowl of porridge, Shen Rou looked at her sister's tired face and said with concern: "Xiaoxue, you are tired, take a nap."
"Sister, please don't leave when I'm asleep. I'm afraid I won't be able to see you when I wake up."
"I'm not leaving, go to sleep!"
"Shen Xue closed her eyes soon."
Shen Rou tucked the quilt in for her sister and walked out. She looked at Shangguan Yunting worriedly and said, "The madam of Changchun Pavilion said he has someone in the capital. Will he cause trouble for us? Should we return to Yunzhou as soon as possible?"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
After listening to Shangguan Yunting's words, Shen Rou felt relieved. Although she was not afraid of anything, her sister could not stand it.
Shen Xue was recuperating in the pharmacy and kept waking up in the middle of the night. Shen Rou heard the noise and hugged her sister to comfort her gently. She waited until she fell asleep and then slept herself.
This went on for many days, making Shen Rou very worried. She sat there in a daze. Shangguan Yunting sat next to her and reached out to let Shen Rou's head rest on his shoulder.
"If you're tired, rest on my shoulder."
"I'm not tired, I'm just worried that Xiaoxue will continue to live in the shadow of this period."
"Xiao Rou, don't worry, take your time."
"Xiaoxue was locked up in such a small room and was often beaten. This must have left a scar on her heart. She needs her family's company the most right now. She will get better with time."
"I feel bad for him having to suffer so much at such a young age."
"Just say the word, and I'll make that brothel owner disappear from this world."
"Forget it. I cut off one of her fingers. There's no need to cause any loss of life."
Shangguan Yunting looked at Shen Rou, his heart full of pity, and comforted her: "Don't worry! Xiaoxue will get better soon. We must give her time to let her slowly get out of the shadow."
Shen Rou nodded slightly, but a hint of determination and ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.
As the days passed, Xiaoxue's body gradually recovered, but the trauma of her heart still needed time to heal, and they prepared to return to Yunzhou.
The night before they left, Shen Rou quietly left the pharmacy and came to Changchun Pavilion, where everyone was already asleep.
She quietly came to the madam's bed and covered her head with the quilt. The madam suddenly felt difficulty breathing and wanted to break free, but Shen Rou covered her head tightly. Her struggle became weaker and weaker, and finally she lay there motionless.
She lifted the quilt to close the madam's eyes, made the bed, and then took a pot of wine and poured it into the madam's mouth, creating the illusion that she died of drunkenness.
After finishing everything, he quickly left Changchun Pavilion and said viciously: "You have left my sister with a lifelong shadow. I can't let it go like this. I didn't touch you a while ago because my sister still needs to recuperate here and I don't want to trouble you. I will leave tomorrow, and it is time for you to go."
The next morning, Shangguan Yunting ordered someone to prepare a carriage. The carriage was covered with a thick quilt, so Shen Xue didn't feel the bumps when lying on it.
The two sisters were lying in the carriage and talking, and laughter could be heard from time to time. Shangguan Yunting listened to their laughter and smiled too.
Prime Minister Huo's Mansion in Beijing
After Huo Xi was rejected by Shangguan Yunting, she was unwilling to accept the situation and went on a hunger strike at home. Her parents were heartbroken when they found out.
"Xi'er, don't worry. Dad will go to your aunt tomorrow after leaving the court and ask her to betroth you to your cousin. As long as your aunt agrees, Prince Mu will definitely agree."
"Dad, cousin, he doesn't like me. He doesn't want to marry me as Princess Mu. He must have gotten Aunt's permission."
"Father believes your aunt will agree to this marriage. You just need to eat well and take care of your body so that you can become Princess Mu."
"really?"
"Dad, when have I ever lied to you?"
Mrs. Huo also quickly agreed, "Xi'er, your father is the Queen Mother's brother. For so many years, the Queen Mother has believed your father's words without a doubt. If your father asks her, she will definitely agree."
"Thank you dad."
The next morning, after the morning court session, Prime Minister Huo arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace and bowed, saying, "Your humble servant pays respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager be well and at peace."
"Brother, please don't be polite. Please take a seat."
"What do you want from me today?"
"Queen Mother, I have no other choice but to come and ask you for help."
"Brother, what happened?"
"Xi'er, this girl is stubborn and devoted to Prince Mu."
"Ever since Prince Mu rejected Xier, she's been living in a daze at home every day, even going on a hunger strike. She's become so skinny that she's just skin and bones. It hurts my heart to see her like that."
"Xi'er, I grew up by your side like your own daughter. You can't just stand by and watch her die."
The Queen Mother frowned and said, "Brother, I will help Xier find a few young talents who are well-matched. Why not let Xier take a look? Maybe there will be someone she likes. Then I will ask the Emperor to grant her a marriage."
"Queen Dowager, Xi'er is determined to marry Prince Mu. She definitely doesn't like other men. Why waste time?"
"Brother, Lao Jiu said he doesn't want to marry Xier. Even if they get married, Xier won't be happy. That would really ruin Xier's life."
"Why do you have to marry Xi'er to Laojiu? There are plenty of young talents waiting in line to marry Xi'er."
Prime Minister Huo's face turned ugly, and his voice was full of dissatisfaction, "Queen Dowager, but Xi'er doesn't like others, what do you say we should do?"
The Queen Mother sighed deeply and angrily said, "Brother, you have been an official for many years. You should know the rules between the ruler and his subjects."
"Old Nine, before he left, he was very resolute. He would never marry Xier as his concubine. There was nothing I could do. Besides, this was granted by the Emperor. Although I am the Empress Dowager, Da Qi is the Emperor's kingdom, so he definitely has the final say."
"Brother, I am not only a daughter of the Huo family, but also the mother of the emperor and the ninth prince, and the empress dowager of the Great Qi Dynasty."
"The Emperor's order is an imperial decree. You are not only the Emperor's uncle, but also the Emperor's father-in-law, and even more so, a subject. Your noble status is bestowed by the Emperor. I hope you remember your status and don't bring disaster to the Huo family. This is my advice, and I hope you will do it well."
When Prime Minister Huo walked out of the palace, the Queen Mother's words of warning were still in his head, making him furious.
She had been mediating between the late emperor and the ministers for her and the emperor in the court for so many years. Otherwise, she would not have been able to sit on the throne of queen, let alone become empress dowager.
Now that her son has taken the throne and she has become the empress dowager, she has forgotten about her trusted minister, which makes him unwilling to accept.
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