"Strike first is the strongest."
Ji Qingyuan looked at her approvingly and pointed out,
"It's a pity that no matter how hard they calculated, they never imagined that someone would come to 'hero save the beauty'."
Hearing the ridicule in his words, Shen Qiao quickly picked up the tea cup and lowered her head to drink tea.
It's just that the blush on his face seems to be more intense.
Ji Qing saw the situation and sighed with a smile,
"One wrong step, every wrong step."
…
Shen Qiaochen was about to speak when she heard knocks on the door.
The two looked at the door. Ji Qingyuan smiled and said, "It should be Bai Shu who is back."
So he opened his mouth to let in.
The door opened in response, and sure enough, Bai Shu's small figure appeared at the door.
He was struggling to carry a delicate food box and walking towards them on his short legs.
"Sir, girl, the snacks are here," he said as he walked.
The little adult's appearance made Shen Qiaochen very interesting.
The next second, a petite figure appeared behind Baizhu, hurriedly walked forward and bowed to the two people in the room, and then called to Ji Qingyuan:
"Daddy."
Shen Qiao was stunned for a moment, then heard Ji Qingyuan introduce with a smile: "This is my daughter, Linglan."
Then he said to the little girl named Linglan: "This is the fourth girl of the Shen family, Linglan, I haven't given you a gift yet."
"Suzuran has met the fourth girl."
The little girl Linglan obediently stepped forward to greet her. When she stood up, she couldn't help but look at Shen Qiaochen quietly.
She happened to be caught by Shen Qiaochen who was looking at her.
The little girl in front of her looks to be about the same age as Shen Qiaochen, but she is taller and thinner, making her look a bit thin.
She has a fair face, light eyebrows, and small facial features. Although not eye-catching, she looks very iconic.
Seeing Shen Qiaochen looking at her, she blushed and gave a slightly shy smile, which made people feel a bit fond of her.
…
On the other side, Linglan carefully looked at Shen Qiaochen in front of her.
This legendary Miss Shen Si was often mentioned by her father, so she was not unfamiliar with her.
The fourth girl in Daddy's words is very talented and unusually talented.
So in her heart, the fourth girl of the Shen family must be a proud, bright and famous girl.
But at this moment, Shen Qiaochen was sitting in a chair, her petite figure hidden in her cloak, looking even more pitiful.
Her eyes were like water, and her skin was extremely white. Maybe it was because she was wearing too much, so her cheeks were slightly red, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, and she was smiling sweetly.
She looks like a delicate and gentle girl who was raised in a boudoir with a daughter who is not familiar with the world.
There was no arrogance in those high-ranking ladies that Suzuran usually saw.
…
but……
The two looked at each other for a moment, smiled at each other, and Ling Lan returned behind Ji Qingyuan with a blushing face.
Shen Qiaochen looked at her slender figure and remembered the hint of cunning he had seen in her eyes just now...
Well, it seems she accidentally discovered something...
…
After talking about the business, the two started chatting.
Shen Qiaochen had been taught by Mrs. Shen personally since she was a child, so she was naturally good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Especially her one-stroke calligraphy is extremely good.
Coupled with the fact that he has been born in two lifetimes, he naturally has more experience than his peers.
Ji Qingyuan used to be a prostitute, so he was naturally knowledgeable and had been doing business for many years, but he didn't have the slightest hint of a businessman in him. On the contrary, he was more elegant and knowledgeable.
Both of them are people with quick minds and extensive knowledge.
So the world is north and south, casually speaking.
For a time, the atmosphere in the study became more and more harmonious.
…
Only Linglan, who was standing behind Ji Qingyuan, always felt that something was wrong.
Looking at Shen Qiaochen's face getting paler and the sweat gradually dripping from his forehead.
The little girl Suzuran frowned slightly, feeling a little worried.
Sensing Ling Lan's gaze, Shen Qiaochen asked curiously.
"Suzuland, you keep looking at me, is there something wrong?"
When Ji Qingyuan heard this, he also turned to look at his daughter behind him.
Being watched by everyone in the room, the little girl Suzuran gradually blushed.
Under the puzzled gazes of the two, she hesitated and spoke softly.
"Fourth girl, you...are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
As soon as he said these words, Ji Qingyuan immediately turned to look at Shen Qiaochen.
After all, Shen Qiaochen was a woman, and it was inconvenient for him to take a closer look just now.
He just heard her say it was no big deal, so he didn't say anything more.
Only at this moment, his daughter mentioned it again, and Ji Qingyuan ignored everything else and looked at it carefully.
Shen Qiaochen, who was sitting opposite, looked a little paler again, and her lips were much darker than before...
Ji Qingyuan frowned slightly and immediately ordered Baizhu who was standing aside to ask the doctor to come over and treat Shen Qiaochen.
At the same time, he turned to look at Shen Qiao and said with concern:
"Girl, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"
Shen Qiaochen shook his head and wanted to stand up.
Unexpectedly, he suddenly felt weak all over, and then he started to spin for a while. Finally, his legs weakened and he fell back into the chair again.
For a time, rumors spread all over the capital, and people could be heard talking about it even in restaurants and teahouses.
Originally, the third prince was in power, and he was the only legitimate son at the moment.
Those people who had been persecuted by the Li family could only knock out their teeth and swallow them.
But now Emperor Chongming would rather make the eldest son of the emperor who died young as his heir than give the third prince any hope.
Doesn't this mean that between the Shen family and the Li family, His Majesty still trusts the former more.
Empress Yuan and her successor, it was also Empress Shen who was more valued by Emperor Chongming.
The old people in the court also recalled how deeply affectionate and loyal they were to Princess Shen, Princess of Yan, when Emperor Chongming was still King of Yan.
If Mr. Shen were still here, what would the situation be like now.
Some people had quietly thought that if Empress Yuan and the eldest son of the emperor were still alive, the position of crown prince of the Jin Dynasty would have fallen to him early.
After all, Shen was of noble birth and was valued by His Majesty.
Emperor Chongming always trusted and was very close to his cousin Shen Congyan.
Whether it is establishing a direct lineage or establishing an elder, or whether it is public or private.
It is justifiable to make the emperor's eldest son the crown prince.
Pity……
…
However, there are also people with lively thoughts who suddenly remember that Empress Shen is no longer here, but now there is another daughter of the Shen family in Emperor Chongming's harem.
After so many years of competing with Empress Li in the harem, she was especially favored by Emperor Chongming's favorite concubine Shen.
She is the sister of Empress Yuan and also comes from the Shen family.
Most importantly, she is alive.
Moreover, they have two sons and one daughter, who are also growing up day by day.
For a moment, everyone in the capital turned their attention to the Shen family of General Jianwei's mansion.
…
Ji Qingyuan told Shen Qiao in detail these things that were being discussed outside.
Shen Qiaochen was very surprised,
"They are discussing this...isn't there anyone in the court to take care of it?"
Ji Qingyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"No. I thought it was strange at first, so I asked Baizhu to invite you over. I thought you were at the palace banquet yesterday, so you would know more details than we knew."
Shen Qiaochen recalled, "What happened at the palace banquet last night was basically the same as what is being reported outside now."
Ji Qingyuan nodded slightly, "In this case, it can be basically concluded that what happened tonight must be related to the Li family."
