Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 81

"Help Madam back home and dress up properly." Staring at the woman, Shen Yue's eyes were deep; he had no intention of letting her leave just like that.

He was waiting outside.

Yun Xiyue hadn't dressed up, and the marks on her neck weren't concealed. Shen Yue wouldn't let her out. After carefully checking her over, he led her to the front yard.

"Your Majesty, forgive me!"

"Hurry up and come over to apologize to the Emperor and the Prince!"

Seeing Yun Xiyue arrive late, the entire Shen family felt their hearts nearly give out.

Yun Xiyue entered like a puppet, glanced at Murong Yu, her eyes slightly reddening, and knelt down, saying, "I have kept Your Majesty and Your Highness waiting for so long, I deserve to die."

Murong Yu frowned slightly, "What's wrong with Madam Shen's throat?"

Shen Yue kindly helped her up, "Yue'er recently caught a cold and her throat is a little sore, so she is late. I hope Your Majesty will forgive her."

“Madam Shen has made a great contribution and should be rewarded. How can she be blamed?” Murong Yu said.

Did you perform a great service?

The Shen family was completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on.

Shen Yue looked at Yun Xiyue with a puzzled expression, "I don't know... what great achievement His Majesty is referring to?"

"Does Lord An not know? It started snowing on the northern border last month. The temperature has suddenly dropped, and a heavy snowstorm is coming soon."

"It wasn't winter yet, but the cold weather suddenly arrived early. This is a sign of a snow disaster. Not long ago, Madam Shen went back to her parents' home, and the Emperor and I visited the Yun residence together."

"Having learned about the snow disaster from Madam Shen, we took precautions in advance, and it was indeed a case of being prepared beforehand, which saved many victims."

"A few days ago, Madam Shen and Young Master Yun donated another batch of disaster relief grain, which solved the problem of the cold winter for hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border."

"If this isn't a great achievement, what is it?"

After glancing at the emperor, the King of Qin explained the whole story, saying that they needed a reason for their sudden visit.

He didn't even know why he suddenly came to the Marquis's residence.

In the middle of the night, the emperor suddenly rushed to his residence, grabbed him, and tried to run him away, nearly frightening his wife and beloved daughter.

Yun Xiyue was stunned. Even if she had made a contribution, there was no need to announce it to everyone in such a grand manner!

The Shen family was overjoyed to hear this, as they had made a great contribution and could also benefit from it.

Shen Yue couldn't help but show his joy, "Yue'er, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"

Lin Bao'er thought of the Yun family's recent purchase of charcoal and grain, and then she understood the reason. How come she hadn't thought of that!

"Yes! How did you know about something so important, sister? Do you have the ability to foresee the future?" she asked casually, finding it strange.

Yun Xiyue's palm tightened. "It was just a casual remark. I didn't know that His Majesty and the Prince would really believe it. These are not my achievements, but His Majesty's wisdom and foresight."

"In any case, it was because of your reminder," the old lady hurriedly said, not wanting to let her humility diminish the great credit she had received.

Murong Yu sat in the head seat and said, “Madam Shen, there’s no need to be modest. I remember all your contributions. Now, whatever your wish is, I will grant it.”

His words seemed to have a hidden meaning.

Yun Xiyue understood that it was perfectly acceptable to propose divorce at this time, but Shen Yue's words earlier frightened her. Her parents were not in the capital, and she had no way of knowing whether Shen Yue had done anything to them in Yunzhou.

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you grant my parents permission to enter the capital safely and reunite with my brother and me."

Murong Yu's eyes darkened. "Just this wish?"

"If possible... grant the Yun family the title of Imperial Merchants," Yun Xiyue said shamelessly.

Ultimately, it wasn't the answer he wanted.

Murong Yu's expression was not good. "Granted! Prince Qin, send someone to Yunzhou to bring Yun's parents to the capital. Grant them the title of Imperial Merchant, a mansion, and a reward of ten thousand taels of gold."

He was told to get up and leave.

The King of Qin noticed that he was in a bad mood, but he couldn't understand why he suddenly looked so gloomy.

"The minister obeys the order."

"Madam Shen, why aren't you going to see the Emperor off?" He stood up and glanced at Yun Xiyue. "You haven't expressed your gratitude yet."

Yun Xiyue quickly replied, "Yes."

Shen Yue and the others were about to follow, but Qin Mo stopped them, saying, "Lord Marquis, please wait. His Majesty has only come to bestow a reward upon Madam Shen."

"Madam Shen alone is enough to express our gratitude."