Shen Zhixiu was shocked by Song Hongshen's words, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

Song Hongshen said: "I calculated that my father would be on the throne for more than ten years. After more than ten years, my son should be able to ascend the throne.

"I've already thought about it. When I have a son, I'll send him to the Shen family and let the teacher teach him."

Shen Zhixiu:......

"You threw your son to the Shen family, what are you going to do?"

When he was in a hurry, he even messed up the way he addressed people.

Song Hongshen naturally didn't care about Shen Zhixiu's attitude and said with a smile: "I will take the Crown Princess to see the mountains and rivers of Da Zhou and understand the people's sentiments."

This was something he had already thought of when he was crowned the crown prince.

He had no interest in being an emperor, nor did he have such great ambitions. So he hoped more than anyone else that the emperor would be healthy and remain in power.

Shen Zhixiu was surprised for a moment, then his expression returned to normal.

Then he said unhappily: "It's easy to say, but don't forget that you still have two concubines and two concubines..."

Before he could finish his words, Shen Zhixiu suddenly stopped.

Thinking of the four people who were going to enter the East Palace, he pondered deeply and asked with sudden enlightenment: "So you chose those four people with a plan in mind?"

He had not thought much about who Song Hongshen had chosen as his concubine. After all, with Song Hongshen's ability, no one who entered the Eastern Palace would be able to stir up trouble.

After a little thought, he figured out the key point.

Song Hongshen nodded, but didn't explain further.

Shen Zhixiu thought for a moment and said, "I understand what Your Highness means, but I'm afraid that Your Highness will not be able to decide for himself in many matters."

Song Hongshen also knew that if things continued like this, he would have no choice.

He is the crown prince of the current dynasty, and some things are his responsibility and he cannot shirk them.

This incident involving the Second Master Jiang caused quite a stir among the court officials.

But several cabinet ministers remained silent, and the others dared not speak at all.

I thought the Jiang family had done all the honors they deserved, and it was time for them to be quiet for a while.

But who would have thought that in mid-October, the emperor issued another imperial decree that gave the cabinet a headache.

Because October 25th is the day when the Southern Emperor of Immortality appears, praying on that day can ward off disasters and misfortunes.

So Emperor Xuande issued an edict, summoning court officials and ladies to go to the palace to pray for blessings that day.

Young ladies and young masters from every family who wish to be with Mu Enze can also be brought into the palace.

Cabinet assistant minister Zhang Zhongliang found the right time to ask Shen Zhixiu what to do now that the emperor was ignoring state affairs. Did they really have to go to the palace to join the emperor in making trouble?

Shen Zhixiu only said that the cabinet was there to share His Majesty's worries. If everyone did their own part, they would be worthy of the emperor's grace.

The crowd had no choice but to prepare to enter the palace on the 25th.

On October 25th, Wang Jinyao got up early, dressed up, and accompanied Madam Wang into the palace.

In the carriage, Wang Jinyao asked in a low voice: "Has mother arranged everything for that matter?"

Madam Wang nodded and said, "Just follow my instructions. Su Zhilan will be punished. And you have done a great service in saving the emperor. With this merit, it won't be difficult for you to become the Crown Princess."

Wang Jinyao took note of Mrs. Wang’s words and thought about what to do next.

Ever since the day when the Crown Prince appointed a concubine, she has been looking for an opportunity to overthrow Su Zhilan's position as Crown Princess.

Fortunately, she finally got what she had been waiting for.

Today we pray in the newly built Taiqing Palace within the palace.

When Mrs. Wang and her daughter arrived here, they happened to meet Su Zhilan and Song Wanwan talking outside the palace gate.

Song Wanwan stepped forward and saluted to Madam Wang. Su Zhilan said nothing, but followed behind Song Wanwan and performed the salute as a junior.

Mrs. Wang had a calm expression, and the look she gave Song Wanwan was full of the kindness of an elder for a younger generation.

He took Song Wanwan aside to chat for a while, exchanged a few words with Su Zhilan, and asked about the health of the old lady of the Su family.

Not only Mrs. Wang, but even Wang Jinyao also acted out of character today and greeted Su Zhilan, as if they had let bygones be bygones.

Although Su Zhilan disliked the Wang family, she still responded politely.

Because Mrs. Wang had gone to the Song family to cry and make a fuss because of Wang Jinyao, Song Wanwan became a little impatient with her aunt.

After a few polite words, he found an excuse and left with Su Zhilan.

Wang Jinyao stared at the backs of Su Zhilan and Song Wanwan, with a mocking sneer in her eyes.

After today, she will be able to turn the tide. Su Zhilan or Song Wanwan, they will have to kneel before her in the future.

Song Wanwan and Su Zhilan did not walk far, they just strolled around the newly built Taiqing Palace.

When the auspicious time arrived, Emperor Xuande followed several Taoist priests in burning incense and kowtowing.

A group of concubines, princes, court officials and ladies knelt behind him.

After burning incense and kowtowing, Emperor Xuande announced that a banquet would be held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"I will go back to take a bath and change my clothes. The banquet will start in half an hour." After Emperor Xuande said this, he left with Jiang Ziyan.

The others walked towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

As it was still early, Su Zhilan and Song Wanwan were not in a hurry to go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, but went to the pond in the Imperial Garden to watch the koi.

Qin Yuan, the third young master of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, who had also entered the palace, saw Song Wanwan from a distance and walked over.

The two have already set the wedding date, which will be in the first month of next year.

Qin Yuan walked quickly to Song Wanwan and said, “I know you will enter the palace today, I have something to give you.”

He was wearing a sky-blue brocade robe with a landscape and vine pattern and a narrow belt.

When he saw Song Wanwan, it seemed as if Song Wanwan was the only one in his eyes.

Even though Song Wanwan never cared about worldly rules and etiquette, her face still blushed slightly when Qin Yuan looked at her with such a scorching gaze.

Seeing this, Su Zhilan said, "You guys go talk over there, I'm going to feed the fish here."

Song Wanwan naturally wanted to know what Qin Yuan wanted to give her. So the two of them went to a pavilion not far away, and Song Wanwan faced Su Zhilan cautiously.

Behind a rockery not far from Su Zhilan, Wang Jinyao watched the scene with satisfaction.

Before, she was thinking about how to lure Song Wanwan away. Unexpectedly, God helped her and Qin Yuan actually came.

Wang Jinyao whispered to the maid beside her: "Go tell the Taoist priest that it's time to take action."

The maid received the order and turned around to do her job.

Previously, Su Zhilan was lying on the railing under the porch, looking at the koi in the water.

But after Song Wanwan left, she turned around and sat on the bench.

The palace is different from the outside world, and this place is by the water, so she was afraid of being ambushed.

Bai Guo, the maidservant beside Su Zhilan, was also looking around alertly, fearing that something might happen.

The young lady was crowned as the Crown Princess, and I don’t know how many people want to pull her down.

Not long after, a middle-aged Taoist priest suddenly walked over from not far away.

When he walked up to the two people, the Taoist priest suddenly slipped for some reason.

The wooden bottle in the cuff also rolled out and fell beside Su Zhilan.

Bai Guo bent down to help pick it up, but before he touched the bottle, he was stopped by Su Zhilan.

Then, Su Zhilan pulled Bai Guo a few steps to the side and said, "The Taoist's things are of great importance, you must not touch them."

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