He was in a heavy mood along the way and could only seek help from his biological mother, Concubine Xi.

"Mother, what should I do? If Yu Rao is punished to be a slave in the palace, I will never marry her in this life. I would rather live alone than marry anyone else!"

Concubine Xi loved her son dearly, but she knew that her influence was insignificant. However, she still wanted to go to the palace to ask the Imperial Noble Concubine for help on behalf of her son. She asked someone to prepare a carriage and go to the palace immediately.

In Tangli Palace, Shen Meimei sorted out the pinyin, Chinese characters, Arabic numerals, etc. and bound them up. She also asked Jinxi outside the palace to find a printing house to print these materials into books. She planned to start a literacy class in the harem first, and let the concubines, palace maids, and eunuchs in the harem learn first. If they can learn it, then promote it widely.

While I was busy, Hong Fu came in and reported:

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xi from the Prince Shen's Mansion is outside asking to see you. She said she has something important to ask for!"

When Shen Meimei heard that they were from Prince Shen's Mansion, she knew very well that they came for Yu Rao.

Because Concubine Yu Xi was the elder, she could only go to meet Concubine Chen, who was very favored by Kangxi in his later years.

In the main hall, when Shen Meimei saw Concubine Xi, she went to greet her warmly, "You have come all this way, what do you want to see me for?"

"Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine, I need your help with something!" As she spoke, she took out the marriage certificate between Prince Shen and Yu Rao and handed it to Shen Meimei with both hands.

Shen Meimei opened the marriage certificate, which stated the time and specifications of the marriage. According to the time, the two should have been married three years ago, but it was delayed because of the sudden passing of the Queen Mother.

"My Lady Imperial Concubine, the Zhen family is now guilty, but Yu Rao is the wife of Prince Shen. I hope you can say a few good words to the Emperor and let Miss Yu Rao go!"

Concubine Xi was really trying hard for her son. Shen Meimei couldn't bear to refuse and could only nod:

"Okay, please go back first, I'll try my best!"

When Concubine Xi saw that Shen Meimei agreed, she excitedly knelt down on her knees to express her gratitude. How could Shen Meimei let an elder kowtow to her, so she also knelt down to return the greeting.

The two men kowtowed to each other several times before they stood up with the help of their respective servants. The scene was a little funny and awkward for a while.

After seeing off Concubine Xi, Shen Meimei could only put down the work in her hands, feeling hesitant.

Of course she knew that the emperor was suffering from syphilis, and it was she who arranged for Wen Shichu to say so on purpose.

The purpose was very simple. First, to let the emperor take good care of his health, stay away from women, and recuperate. Second, to make the emperor hate Liu and then immediately execute her to prevent future troubles.

What he never expected was that the emperor would vent his anger on Zhen Yuandao. He could have exiled him, but he was directly thrown into prison and executed in the autumn.

At this time, Zhen Huan and Prince Guo were still traveling in Bashu, and it was unknown whether they could receive the news.

If they receive the message, will they rush back?

Shen Meimei was in a daze until Hong Fu came back and reminded her:

"My queen, are you tired of standing? I have already seen Concubine Xi off. She must have arrived at the palace gate by now!"

"Okay, go to the Imperial Hospital and ask Doctor Wen to come over. I have something to ask him in person!" Shen Meimei ordered.

"Yes, I'll go right away!" Hong Fu said, and left the main hall. She was nimble and a maid that Shen Meimei had carefully selected from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Shen Meizhuang couldn't help but sigh: "The marriage between Yurao and Yunxi is really full of twists and turns!"

The emperor ordered the execution of Liu Ruchun, and Yu Rao looked so much like Empress Chun Yuan, it was hard to tell what the emperor was thinking. She frowned and fell into deep thought.

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