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"Greetings to Second Young Master, Second Madam, First Madam, Second Young Master." Shen Zhu hugged Ruanruan and bowed to the few of them.

On the other hand, Zi Yi and Jingshu were a little reserved, hiding behind Shen Zhu and pulling on the corner of her clothes without making a sound.

"Lady Shen, no need to be so courteous."

Ming Jinmo gently spoke, but when the few of them saw Shen Zhu and his three children appear, a hint of astonishment flashed past their eyes.

"Everyone's here? Sit down. " Ming Chengyan's timely appearance broke this somewhat strange atmosphere.

The few people waiting at the side were even more surprised when they saw Su Zongwen, who had come out with Ming Chengyan and Madame Ye.

Why would Shen Zhu's family appear in the main hall? It would be reasonable if they came to serve the prince's wife for a meal, but from the looks of it, it was clear that they wanted to eat with them.

Ming Chengyan looked around but did not see anyone from the big house. He asked curiously: Where's Bai Mu? Why aren't you here yet? "

The servants did not dare to make a sound.

Seeing that, the Madame Ye hurriedly replied, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and invite the young master over! "

When the Madame Ye said this, a servant girl immediately went to invite them.

The main courtyard wasn't far from the Mu residence, so the little maid quickly ran back. However … That small blushing face was extremely strange.

"Reporting to the prince and wangfei, eldest young master said …" The servant girl lowered her head and mumbled.

"Say what?" Madame Ye's sharp gaze swept towards the little servant girl, who could not help but shiver slightly.

"The Noble Heir said that he and Aunt Mei had matters to discuss, so they didn't come to the main hall for lunch today."

The servant girl was shocked by Madame Ye and immediately opened her mouth to speak, but her face was so red that blood seemed to drip from it, even her ears were red.

When Ming Chengyan saw the maid's expression and what she had said, he immediately understood what was going on between Mu and Meier. Not only him, but other than Ming Yuchen and the three children, everyone else present also understood.

"Ridiculous!" Ming Chengyan was slightly angered, but when he thought about how Su Zongwen, Shen Zhu and a few other children were also present, he did not flare up in front of them.

"Whatever, let him be." Ming Chengyan waved his hand and said coldly, "Sit."

After the Madame Ye found out about Su Zongwen's identity, she started to find him even more pleasing to the eye. Since no one came to the main house, she might as well let Shen Zhu sit at her seat next to her.

"I remember your maiden name is Yue Niang, right?" Madame Ye also heard her say this to Xia Zhi when she went to find out about Shen Zhu's situation, so she remembered her maiden name, "Yue Niang, do you mind that I call you that?"

"Her status as an imperial concubine is honorable …" Shen Zhu was shocked by Madame Ye's enthusiasm, and before he could think of an excuse, he was interrupted by him.

"Zong Wen is quite lucky to be able to marry such a good lady like you." The Madame Ye patted Shen Zhu's hands, and laughed, "Your culinary skills are not bad, even compared to the palace cooks."

"Princess, you praise me too much. I only know how to cook farm food. How could I dare to compare my culinary skills to that of a imperial chef?" When Shen Zhu heard Madame Ye compare her culinary skills with that of the imperial chefs, he immediately spoke politely.

The imperial chef was a chef who specialized in cooking for the emperor. She didn't dare to use the fact that she cooked a few meals for the prince to gain pride in her achievements.

"You don't have to be so formal with me." Seeing that Shen Zhu's heart was unsettled, Madame Ye did not continue this topic and turned to look at the three children, laughing, "These three children of yours are so cute and obedient, it is very pleasing to look at them."

"These three children are really skinnier, don't you dare offend the wangfei."

"No worries, I seem to really like these three children." Perhaps it was because they loved each other, but she also liked the three children of the Shen Zhu family very much.

"I can't help but feel close to you when I look at you. Presumably, this is fate, and in these past few days that I have been in the Villa, if you have time and time again, you should bring your child to the main courtyard to accompany me, this old woman, to relieve your boredom."

"Yes, Princess." The doubt in Shen Zhu's heart became bigger and bigger.

Because the Madame Ye was happy to see Shen Zhu, he gave him a reward after the meal.

There must be something wrong with the situation. Why was the wangfei so kind to her?

Furthermore, Shen Zhu wasn't the only one who found this strange, even Madame Jiang, the Lin Clan and Ming Yuchen were a little confused. Only Ming Jinmo could vaguely guess what was going on.

After the meal, the people in the main hall all had their own thoughts. However, none of them could understand the intentions behind the actions of the prince and the princess.

"Zong Wen, you and your wife prepare tonight. By the end of tomorrow morning, I will go back with you to the village."

Ming Chengyan put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand, and said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Highness." Su Zongwen replied in a low voice.

Although Shen Zhu had some doubts in his heart, he was unable to voice them out due to the circumstances. Furthermore, the prince had already called Su Zongwen over early in the morning, so he stayed the entire morning.

The news of Shen Zhu's family sharing lunch with his wife quickly spread throughout the manor as if they had grown wings.

Zhuer had originally hoped that Shen Zhu would suffer, but didn't expect that he would receive such a news. Especially after he saw Shen Zhu returning to the courtyard with a reward later on, his almond eyes nearly spouted fire.

The Duke and Princess suddenly treated Shen Zhu's family with such a good attitude. Zhuer couldn't help but suspect something, and it was even absurd to think, could it be that this Shen Zhu knew some kind of demonic technique? Confused the prince and his wife?

In truth, Shen Zhu was also surprised. She was also puzzled by the way the Duke and the Royal Concubine treated their families, but she didn't know much about it yet …

Shen Zhu placed the sleeping Ruanruan in the cradle and asked in astonishment, "Brother Wen, why are the Duke and Princess being so friendly with us?"

She was somewhat curious, based on the current situation, the Prince's family was not an enemy.

"Your Highness only told me that he and Father were old acquaintances, and I believe that before Su Family was deposed, there must have been some interaction between the Duke and the Palace."

"Since I can remember, my Su Family has already been reduced to this barren village. Father and Mother also did not mention much about the matters in the capital, and I do not know much either."

Shen Zhu listened to Su Zongwen's explanation and nodded.

She had heard that this Prince never interfered much in the affairs of the imperial court and would play chess and drink tea whenever he had nothing to do. He was a very elegant person.

However, the Imperial Court had been in a state of turmoil. With his status as the Saint King, he should have been the target of the various factions trying to rope him in. How could he have led such a peaceful life?

Su Zongwen was sitting by the side of the table reading a book. When he tilted his head and saw Shen Zhu's thoughtful expression, he had guessed at the doubt in her heart.

He put down the book in his hand, and looked at the woman's gaze. He continued, "The Prince Xian's Consort Mother is one of the late emperor's favorite concubines, her mother's power is not weak, after the late emperor passed away, the new emperor ascended to the throne, and the Prince Xian's Consort Mother is promoted to Grand Consort. Although she does not interfere in the affairs of the imperial harem or imperial court anymore, as long as her mother's power does not fall, no one can touch the Prince Xian."

"It was said that after the late emperor passed away, the grand imperial concubine moved into the temple and died from illness." Su Zongwen slightly pursed her lips, "That's all I know."

"So that's how it is."