The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

Chapter 341 The New Shen Residence

After receiving the Emperor's message a few days ago, Ji Lingfeng took the opportunity to return to the capital.

Ji Fu and Ma Liangcai went horseback riding today, and it was already dark when they returned.

Ma Liangcai escorted Ji Fu home, and as soon as they arrived at the gate of the Ji residence, Ji Fu discovered that the gate was actually open.

Her face lit up with joy, and she laughed as she leaped off her horse, waved, and ran towards the mansion.

Her older brother actually came back.

Ma Liangcai smiled and waved goodbye to her, then awkwardly touched his nose after withdrawing his hand.

As expected, in Ji Fu's heart, her eldest brother was number one.

But it doesn't matter, as long as she's number one in his heart.

Then, he cracked his whip and rode away with a flourish.

Ji Fu happily went to the study to find Ji Lingfeng, but was told by the steward that Ji Lingfeng had gone to the palace immediately upon returning to the capital.

She had no choice but to run to the kitchen, prepare her older brother's favorite dishes, and wait for him.

……

Mr. and Mrs. Shen happily toured the house with Shen Cao.

Shen Cao had already made up the beds in the rooms of Shen's father, Shen's mother, and Shen Wan well in advance.

After eating the noodles that Shen Cao had prepared early on, they went back to their rooms to rest.

They must be exhausted from their long journey.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen slept until the afternoon.

When they woke up, the main room was very lively.

Shen Yu'an, Wei Siyu, Wanyue, and Shen Chen were all there.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen haven't seen their eldest son for half a year since the last Chinese New Year.

Their eyes welled up with tears as they looked at their eldest son, who had grown much taller and was noticeably stronger.

Wei Siyu and the others were quite sensible; they found an excuse to go out and find Shen Cao, leaving the room for themselves.

Shen Chen looked at his parents, who were somewhat tired but looked very healthy, knelt down before them, and kowtowed three times.

"Father, Mother, your child is unfilial and has never been by your side to fulfill his filial duties."

Shen's mother quickly helped Shen Chen up.

Mr. Shen walked up to his son, squeezed his arm hard, and gently punched him in the chest.

He smiled and said, "Not bad, you've grown taller and stronger."

"The autumn imperial examinations are in three months. How are your preparations going?"

"good."

"Yes, I heard from Cao'er that you are still young, so don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Well, I see."

In order not to worry his parents, Shen Qing could only give them a perfunctory response.

He has been feeling increasingly short of time lately, and he reads until the wee hours of the morning every night.

Looking at the dark circles under her son's eyes, Shen's mother knew he had his own pride and didn't want to expose him.

Shen Cao specially prepared a table full of food to welcome her parents.

Xiao Qi didn't come to the capital with them. He said he was worried that Xiao Qiao and the others would be too busy, so he planned to go later.

Shen Cao knew that he was just a little reluctant to part with his friends.

That evening, Shen's parents called Shen Cao into their room.

Shen Cao frowned upon hearing what her parents said.

She never expected that she and Granny Zhang would have such a connection.

According to Granny Zhang's account, the person who handed her over to her should have been the wet nurse, Granny Zhao.

But why is she bringing a fake princess back to the capital now?

Shen's parents were unaware that Shen Cao had already found her biological parents.

They asked cautiously, "Cao'er, you said in your letter that Wanyue's identity was extraordinary. After we came to the capital, we found out that Shen Yu'an was actually the son of the No. 1 Imperial Merchant."

"That Wanyue calls him cousin."

"We also heard that Shen Yu'an has an aunt who entered the palace and became a concubine."

“Then Wanyue, she…” After saying that, they looked at Shen Cao.

Shen Cao nodded, "Father and Mother, you guessed right, Wanyue is the current emperor's daughter, Princess Wanyue."

"Ah!" The two were utterly shocked.

The main thing is that Wanyue didn't show any airs when she was with them, and you could tell from her clothes that her family must be well-off.

I never expected that she was a princess.

Not only are they rich, but they also have a very prestigious status.

They never expected that the princess would travel so far away from them and get along so closely with their daughter.

As if sensing her parents' concerns, Shen Cao took her mother's hand and said, "Father and Mother, just treat her the way you usually treat her."

“Although Wanyue is a princess, she will feel uncomfortable if you are too reserved.”

Mr. and Mrs. Shen thought about what happened this afternoon, looked at each other and nodded.

"By the way, Cao'er, you've been in the capital for so long, have you found out any news about your biological parents?"

Shen Cao was taken aback, then shook her head. "No." She didn't want her parents to know yet.

The main problem is that this matter involves many people now, and if they find out, it will only cause them more trouble, and may even put them in danger.

"Alright, Father and Mother, it's getting late, you should get some rest."

"Tomorrow I will take you somewhere."

"Wanyue bought another restaurant in the capital, saying she plans to open a new restaurant with me."

"You'll still need to help out at the restaurant from now on."

"Once the restaurant opens, you'll be very busy. In the meantime, while the restaurant is still closed, I'll take you around the area around the capital."

The two nodded without speaking.

The next morning, as soon as Shen's mother got up, she heard a commotion in the yard.

She went outside and saw that all the people from yesterday had come.

They surrounded Shen Cao, seemingly looking at something.

Shen Cao noticed her mother first and quickly said, "Good morning, Mother."

Mrs. Shen greeted everyone with a smile.

"Why is it so lively so early in the morning?"

Shen Cao held up the invitation in her hand, "Mother, my elder brother Shen's grandmother is having her birthday in a few days, and she invited me to attend."

Shen's mother nodded, showing no doubt whatsoever about why Shen Cao knew Shen Yu'an's grandmother.

Shen Cao made wontons and steamed pork buns this morning.

Just as everyone sat down at the table, they heard a noise at the door.

Then Grand Tutor Zhou led Shen Chen and a young lady in.

"Why are you serving dinner without waiting for me?" Grand Tutor Zhou stroked his beard and asked with a smile.

Shen Cao, [You didn't say you came so early in the morning!]

Judging from Shen Cao's expression, Grand Tutor Zhou pointed at her and smiled.

He knew that once Shen's parents arrived, Shen Cao would definitely cook something delicious.

He glanced at the wontons and steamed buns on the table, and sure enough, he hadn't gotten up early.

He decided that from now on, he would get up early every day and have breakfast at the Shen family's house.

Shen Wan and Shen Qing quickly moved a few more stools.

Zhou Zhou was a little reserved when she first met everyone.

Shen's mother walked up to her, took her hand, and said, "Girl, you are so beautiful."

"You're already familiar with all these people, so just make yourself at home and relax."

Zhou Zhou looked somewhat embarrassed at Shen's mother, who was holding her hand, and glanced at Shen Chen out of the corner of her eye.

She blushed shyly, a rare occurrence, and nodded.

Grand Tutor Zhou looked at his granddaughter and chuckled. "My fearless granddaughter has actually become as quiet as a quail."

That's interesting!