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Ningshou Palace, inside the palace.

As soon as Qin Shu came in, she saw that Xuanyuan Che was also there, and the Queen Mother was sitting on the main seat in the middle. The person sitting on the lower side was her eldest brother.

Qin Chuan had already stood up when Qin Shu came in. Although he had said before that there was no need to worry about the red tape in private, in front of the Queen Mother, Qin Chuan naturally followed the rules and called out "Chen" seriously. "Concubine."

Seeing this, Qin Shu signaled to her eldest brother that there was no need to be polite, and then stepped forward and saluted respectfully towards the two people above, "I see the Queen Mother, and see the Emperor."

Empress Dowager Guo said with a smile: "No need to be polite, get up. There are no outsiders here today, so don't be too restrained. Moreover, it is rare for you two brothers and sisters to get together now, and there is no need to use those names. Just business as usual.”

As soon as these words came out, Qin Shu and Qin Chuan responded "yes" in unison.

Empress Dowager Guo was also aware of the eyes of the emperor sitting next to her at this moment. After Qin Shu came in, the emperor's eyes never moved away from Qin Shu.

At this time, Queen Mother Guo then said with a smile: "It seems that the emperor also has some other opinions on this title?"

When Xuanyuan Che heard his mother's words, he looked away, his thoughts returned, he coughed slightly, and said to Qin Shu: "Shu'er, my mother said that there are no outsiders here, and everything should be as usual. Shu'er doesn't need to be like that."

Qin Shu: "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

Queen Mother Guo couldn't help but smile when she heard Qin Shu's words.

Xuanyuan Che, who was beside him, sighed deeply and said in a solemn voice: "Shu'er, that's not the case!"

Queen Mother Guo: "It seems that it's because of the Ai family's presence."

Qin Shu understood and said quickly: "How could it be because of the Queen Mother?"

Queen Mother Guo glanced at the emperor, then looked at Qin Shu, and said, "Since it's not the case, then hurry up. The Ai family looks at it, and some people are very unhappy."

Qin Shu could also feel it, and then called Xuanyuan Che "husband".

Xuanyuan Che was naturally satisfied when he heard the new title. He said to Qin Shu seriously: "Shu'er, there is no need to do that in front of the queen mother from now on. You and I can just go as usual."

Qin Shu nodded and said "Yeah".

Queen Mother Guo then asked them to sit down again.

Several people were sitting in this hall, chatting.

At this time, Queen Mother Guo looked at Qin Chuan, smiled, and then asked: "Qin Chuan, speaking of the four of you brothers and sisters, only you, the younger sister, have found a home, and it seems that you three brothers have not yet Get a wife.”

Qin Chuan: "Queen Mother, I am currently in the army, leading the army to guard the northwest. Although the northwest has been basically peaceful for more than a year, you can't be anxious about getting married while you are in the army."

Queen Mother Guo: "Having said that, this is also a top priority. Why, you haven't found the person you like yet?"

Qin Chuan: "To inform the Queen Mother, the army is busy with military affairs and there is no suitable time. I have no plans to do so for the time being. As the Queen Mother said, the most important things at this time cannot be neglected. You must not only be responsible for yourself, but also You have to be responsible for the wife you marry."

Queen Mother Guo: "You are very thoughtful, but have your parents arranged for you to find a suitable wife?"

Qin Chuan: "We usually exchange letters with our father and mother, but in the letters, they are just words of concern for each other. Guarding the northwest, marching and fighting, we are always living on the edge of a knife. My father and mother just hope that Weichen can be well. , As for this matter, it has not been mentioned yet.”

Queen Mother Guo: "You haven't mentioned it here, but where are your two younger brothers?"

Qin Chuan: "It's not mentioned in the letter yet."

Qin Shu sat aside, carefully considering the words that the Queen Mother suddenly asked, and was a little surprised. Why did the Queen Mother suddenly think of asking these questions? Could it be that she wanted to help her eldest brother and the others? Even a marriage?

At this moment, Qin Shu turned to look at Xuanyuan Che, their eyes facing each other.

Xuanyuan Che also guessed the meaning from Qin Shu's gaze, and just gave her a look that said there was no need to worry.

Seeing this, Qin Shu didn't think much about it. Considering all the things, the Queen Mother should not embarrass her eldest brother and the others.

At this time, Queen Mother Guo smiled clearly and said: "The Ai family knows that each of you three brothers is very outstanding. I haven't seen you this time for many years. After seeing it with my own eyes, I can see it more intuitively." Come to think of it, the Ai family would also like to see your two younger brothers when they come to the capital."

Xuanyuan Che: "It would be easiest for the Queen to see them when everything is settled."

Queen Mother Guo smiled and said, "Yes."

The conversation then changed, and Queen Mother Guo continued to say to Qin Chuan: "Speaking of which, seeing you for the first time in the Ai family reminds me of a niece of the Ai family. Perhaps, if you have a chance, you can meet her."

Qin Chuan was startled for a moment, then came to his senses and said, "Queen Mother, this matter..."

Empress Dowager Guo didn't wait for Qin Chuan to continue, she took the lead to interrupt him and said: "There is no need to reject the Ai family in a hurry. Don't worry, the Ai family will not grant marriage. Naturally, they will not let the emperor do this. He just has the opportunity. , you can see it, that’s all.”

At this point, Qin Chuan relaxed a little, stood up, bowed to the Queen Mother, and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

Queen Mother Guo: "The Ai family just mentioned it in passing. As you said, we have to be responsible for each other for such things. How can the Ai family be the kind of people who force others to make things difficult for them?"

Qin Shu could tell that the Queen Mother intended to make an introduction, but she did not directly issue a decree for the marriage. In this way, it was clear that her thoughts were clearer. After all, if she only wanted to simply grant a marriage, there would be a layer of ties here, which would completely There is no need to worry so much, just grant the marriage directly.

On the contrary, if this is the case, it shows the difference. Perhaps, the Queen Mother's niece has long been concerned about her eldest brother. The Queen Mother summoned her eldest brother when he returned to Beijing. This is probably the reason why the Queen Mother summoned him when he returned to Beijing. .

A few people were chatting and joking, and before they knew it, it was already lunch time.

At this time, the palace maid who was waiting outside came in and reported: "Your Majesty, lunch has been prepared in the small kitchen."

Queen Mother Guo: "In that case, let's go have a meal first."

Then, everyone got up together with Queen Mother Guo and went to the outside room.

Because the Empress Dowager specifically ordered that it be an ordinary family banquet, the four of them sat around the table together without sitting separately.

Queen Mother Guo: "This is what the Ai family specially ordered. You brothers and sisters must also always think about the meals in Nanxiang City."

Qinchuan\Qin Shu: "Thank you, Queen Mother."

Queen Mother Guo: "There is no need to be so outgoing. Okay, use your chopsticks and enjoy your meal."

For a while, the few of them stopped talking and just focused on eating.