When I walked into the dining room, I saw the table filled with delicious dishes and the aroma was fragrant.

Today, Shen Yunyan specially went into the kitchen to cook a few dishes. The exquisite presentation and tempting colors made people's appetites grow.

Su Yue sat down first, looked at the table full of delicious food, and said happily: "Yun Yan, you have worked hard, these dishes look delicious."

Others also echoed and praised Shen Yunyan's cooking skills.

Mu Feng gently stroked his stomach and said with a smile: "Smelling this fragrance makes me feel even hungrier."

Shangguan Haochen couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks: "Then let's get started!"

Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Everyone enjoyed every dish with gusto and praised Shen Yunyan's cooking skills.

In the next few days, Su Yue stayed quietly at home and carefully sorted out his recent plans, especially the upcoming palace examination. Although the results of the spring examination have not yet been announced, it is always a good idea to plan ahead and he must make adequate preparations in advance.

Su Yue hadn't seen Xiao Fan for several days in a row, and she couldn't help but feel curious. In her spare time, she discussed with her husbands what Xiao Fan was busy with.

That night, the family was having dinner when suddenly, Xiaofan's excited voice came from a distance: "Sisters, brothers, I'm here!"

The voice was filled with uncontrollable joy and excitement.

When they heard Xiaofan's voice, they smiled at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

Su Yue said with a smile: "This Xiaofan, he doesn't have the steadiness that a prince should have."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Fan had already run into the dining hall from outside.

His face was red from running, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. When he sat down, he was still panting slightly, but his eyes were shining with excitement.

Shen Yunyan smiled and poured a bowl of soup for Xiaofan, gently pushing it in front of Xiaofan: "Drink some soup first, and then talk slowly."

However, Xiao Fan had no time to care about the bowl of soup at the moment. His excitement was beyond words, and he couldn't wait to share it with everyone: "Sisters, brothers, the Empress Dowager summoned me to the palace. Our crossbow was known to the Empress Dowager, and she took me to see the Empress."

Xiaofan's eyes were wide open, full of excitement, and he spoke as fast as a machine gun.

"They all tried out our crossbows themselves and kept praising them, saying they were amazing!"

Xiao Fan gestured excitedly, "The Queen was very happy and immediately issued an order to give me many rewards. Moreover, my life in the army is no longer as difficult as before, and they are slowly beginning to trust me.

My mother's close associates have also been helping me, giving me advice and guidance."

Xiao Fan talked incessantly, his face filled with pride and joy.

Su Yue and her husbands listened carefully to Xiao Fan's sharing, with satisfaction in their eyes.

Mu Feng nodded slightly, with a gentle smile on his face: "Xiao Fan is really becoming more and more promising."

Shangguan Haochen also echoed: "Yes, we are all proud of you."

Su Yue patted Xiaofan's shoulder gently: "Xiaofan, this is the result of your hard work, keep it up."

Xiao Fan nodded vigorously, with a determined light in his eyes.

Xiao Fan's excitement didn't last long, and the light in his eyes that had just been shining quickly dimmed.

His expression became somewhat frustrated, and his voice lowered: "Sister, brothers, I have taken all the credit for this time. It was clearly everyone's achievement. I... I wanted to explain this to the Queen, but sister... wouldn't let me."

As he spoke, he glanced at Su Yue cautiously, then quickly lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong.

Su Yue suppressed her smile, looked at Xiao Fan like this, and said patiently: "Xiao Fan, have you forgotten what I told you again? We are a family, there is no need to distinguish between each other, what merits and what no merits.

Everything we do is for your own good. Also, think about it, we are just ordinary people. We shouldn't know how to make weapons. Being too prominent is not a good thing for us.

"If you take charge of this matter, you will achieve great things for yourself and benefit the country at the same time. This is a good thing that benefits both you and the country and the people. Could you please not act so bitter and resentful?"

Su Yue patted Xiao Fan's shoulder gently and continued, "Don't dwell on this. Seize this opportunity and make some achievements in the army, so that all our efforts will be worthwhile. You should know that we all have high hopes for you."

Xiao Fan listened to Su Yue's words, and his brows gradually relaxed. He raised his head and looked at Su Yue, with hope and determination rekindled in his eyes: "Sister, I understand. I will definitely not let you down."

Mu Feng also spoke softly: "Xiao Fan, Yue'er is right. We are all doing this for your own good. As long as you can achieve something, we will be satisfied."

Shangguan Haochen also encouraged: "Yes, Xiaofan, just go for it, we will always support you."

Xiao Fan nodded heavily, a smile blooming on his face again: "Well, I will definitely work hard!"

At this time, the atmosphere in the house became cheerful again.

They picked up their chopsticks again and continued eating, and Xiaofan naturally joined in happily.

He ate the food in big mouthfuls and mumbled, "I still think that the food tastes better when I eat with everyone."

During a break in her meal, Su Yue put down her chopsticks, looked at Xiao Fan, and asked softly, "Xiao Fan, can you tell me about the current situation in the palace?"

Xiao Fan swallowed the food in his mouth and carefully told the truth about what he knew.

The others also listened quietly, occasionally putting down their chopsticks and looking focused.

When they talked about the Seventh Prince, Xiao Fan paused while picking up food, and a complicated expression flashed across his face.

He slowly put down his chopsticks, his tone filled with emotion: "I didn't expect that my sister would meet the Seventh Prince when she entered the palace. He was the best to me before.

I haven't visited the Seventh Prince since the incident at the Prince's Mansion.

I used to always follow him around, and I was so carefree back then.

But now, he is the prince and I am the crown prince, and many things are different."

Xiaofan's eyes dimmed a little, and he fell into memories: "He was in poor health, but he was very gentle and kind to everyone. He would let us do things for him if he couldn't do them.

But now, the difference in status and the rules of the palace are like invisible walls separating us. It's not that I don't want to see him, but I'm afraid of causing him trouble, and I'm also afraid that our relationship will no longer be as close as before."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was a little heavy for a moment. Su Yue sighed softly, "Xiao Fan, perhaps some friendships will not disappear even if one's status changes."

The others also nodded and tried to comfort Xiaofan.

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