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Ye Jingche, born of a imperial concubine, was ranked third among the princes.

According to the information he found, Xu Shiqiu immediately recognized him and quickly thought about his personality.

He could not understand why the Third Prince would wait here.

Dong Shu could feel Xu Shiqiu's nervousness. She held Xu Shiqiu's hand for a while, and when he looked at her, Dong Shu finally spoke. "Hubby, I'll accompany you."

Hearing Dong Shu's words, Xu Shiqiu immediately laughed silently.

Although the Third Prince was waiting here, this was still the imperial palace. Even if the Third Prince wanted to do something, he had to worry about it a little.

After understanding all of this, Xu Shiqiu heaved a sigh of relief, looked at Dong Shu and said: "I've made my wife worry. After saying that, Xu Shiqiu opened the curtain and went down the Mule Cart.

After Xu Shiqiu got off the Mule Cart, he did not immediately greet Third Prince. Instead, he turned around and took Yuanxi in his arms, then helped him off the Mule Cart.

When Dong Shu finally stabilized herself, he hugged Yuanxi with one hand and held Dong Shu's hand with the other as he walked forward.

Ye Jingche was naturally waiting here intentionally, when he saw that Xu Shiqiu was riding on a Mule Cart, his eyes flashed with a tinge of praise, but then he remembered his identity.

After seeing Xu Shiqiu's following actions, he felt even more that Xu Shiqiu was a person who was overly girly, to actually help his wife down from the Mule Cart, it was truly embarrassing for their man.

Thinking up to here, Ye Jingche finally could not hold it in anymore. He looked at Xu Shiqiu and said: "Third Young Master Xu."

Hearing Ye Jingche's words, Xu Shiqiu could no longer continue pretending that he did not recognize him. He could only stop in his tracks and look at him.

Xu Shiqiu had not finished speaking, but he had perfectly expressed one thing, he did not know the person in front of him.

Ye Jingche really wanted to say "What are you pretending for", but when he thought about how Xu Shiqiu had always been inside the inner chamber and how it was only right for him to not know him, he held back his anger.

"Ye Jingche." Ye Jingche immediately said out his name, and after he finished speaking, he slightly tilted his body, revealing his prince's usual attire to Xu Shiqiu.

Winged good crown, red embroidered with coiling dragon round collar robe, jade with soapy boots.

As long as it was someone who understood the rules, they would not doubt Ye Jingche's identity after seeing his attire.

Xu Shiqiu naturally understood this rule, so when he saw Ye Jingche's clothing, he led Dong Shu to greet him.

After he paid his respects, Xu Shiqiu then looked at Ye Jingche and said: "Third Prince, I come under the orders of the Emperor, I'll be leaving first, excuse me." After saying that, Xu Shiqiu did not wait for Ye Jingche to speak, and directly led him to the entrance of the palace.

led Yuanxi and walked a distance away, only then did Ye Jingche come back to his senses, and realized what exactly happened.

His eyes widened in shock. With a face of disbelief, he looked at the attendant beside him and asked, "Did you hear what he just said?"

The servant had followed Ye Jingche for many years, so how could he not understand the meaning behind's words?

However, he also understood that if he did not give a good answer, his master would definitely vent her anger on him.

After understanding this point, the servant bowed and said, "Reporting to Master, this servant understands. Third Young Master Xu is in a hurry to see His Majesty."

Upon hearing the attendant's words, Ye Jingche immediately understood what he meant.

Xu Shiqiu was in a hurry to go and meet the Divine General, so she did not stop to talk with him.

However, he also understood in the bottom of his heart that Xu Shiqiu was the brother-in-law of the fifth brother.

But when he thought about how he had been waiting here in advance, yet he treated him with such an attitude, Ye Jingche still felt uncomfortable in his heart.

Xu Shiqiu did not care about all this. After all, this was the Imperial Palace, and he believed that whatever happened between him and Ye Jingche would not escape the emperor's eyes.

Even the empress or other concubines in the palace might know what had happened here.

Dong Shu had been following beside Xu Shiqiu the entire time. She raised her head several times to look at Xu Shiqiu, but in the end she didn't say a word.

After walking a distance, Dong Shu saw the Mama Su in front of him.

When Dong Shu saw the Mama Su, Xu Shiqiu also saw her.

Leading Dong Shu forward quickly, Xu Shiqiu then looked at Mama Su and asked cordially: "Is Mama Su waiting for my wife here?"

"Not only that, His Majesty's at Phoenix Palace as well."

Mama Su smiled as she watched Xu Shiqiu finish what she wanted to say. Xu Shiqiu immediately understood what she meant.

"Thank you, Mama."

With Mama Su leading the way, Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu would naturally not meet anyone else along the way.

This was the second time Dong Shu had visited the Phoenix Palace.

When she entered the great hall with Xu Shiqiu, she noticed that another gaze that did not belong to the Empress had landed on her body.

She tried her best to ignore this line of sight, and when she thought about the teachings of the Mama Yan, she bowed to the Head of the Guards.

After Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu had respectfully bowed and been called out by the Emperor Ruikang, the empress impatiently called out to Dong Shu and said, "Shu'er, bring your Yuanxi to me."

Dong Shu was still stunned when she heard the empress's words. Xu Shiqiu had already sent Yuanxi, who was in his embrace, to Dong Shu.

The moment Dong Shu received Yuanxi, she understood the meaning of his husband's words. He wanted him to carry Yuanxi to the empress dowager's place.

Yuanxi had just slept on top of the Mule Cart, and when she went down, she specially changed her diaper, so she was still awake.

When Dong Shu carried her to the empress's side, she stared at the empress with eyes similar to Dong Shu's.

Of course, Yuanxi didn't know who the Queen was, it was just that the Empress was wearing a big dress today, the clothes were bright, and her hair had Yan Juehai in it, causing Yuanxi to be captivated by her attire.

Since the empress had raised a child, she naturally understood this, but she seemed to have forgotten this.

Seeing Yuanxi staring at her, she believed that Yuanxi liked her, which was why she acted like that.

"Such a good child, let me hug you." The Queen then extended her hand out to Yuanxi.

Yuanxi was already accustomed to people hugging her, the moment she saw the Queen reach out her hands, she didn't care who the person in front of her was, but directly opened up her arms and pounced towards her.

The Empress did not know that Yuanxi was already used to being hugged by others, but upon seeing Yuanxi pounce towards her, her eyes reddened, and she immediately hugged Yuanxi in her arms.

Seeing the empress hugging Yuanxi so tightly, Dong Shu hesitated for a while, but in the end, she still didn't tell her that she was already used to being carried by others.

She remembered what the Mama Yan had said. If she didn't know what to say, she would shut up.

Seeing that the Queen was hugging onto Xu Sanye affectionately, Mama Hu could only look at Dong Shu and say, "The Empress really likes the three ladies."

Hearing Mama Hu's words, Dong Shu nodded and replied, "It is Yuanxi's good fortune that the Empress likes." After saying that, she blinked and laughed embarrassedly: "Mama Hu, can you bring me a cup of water? Yuanxi will probably want to drink water later. "

The moment Dong Shu finished speaking, before Mama Hu could even reply, the Empress had already opened her mouth and said, "Quickly go and bring a cup of water over, remember to be warm." After saying that, the Empress looked at Dong Shu and said: "I heard that you like studying snacks, so I had someone prepare a few for you today. "Try it, it suits your taste."

Hearing the Empress's words, Dong Shu immediately understood what was going on.

She looked at the empress with an obedient smile and said, "Many thanks to the empress for your love."

Emperor Ruikang kept looking at the Queen until she hugged Yuanxi and chatted with him with a smile on his face. Then, he finally raised his hand and wiped the corner of his eyes.

Because he could tell that the empress was happy, when Emperor Ruikang looked at Xu Shiqiu again, he looked much better than before.

"You met the Third Prince at the entrance of the palace?"

Hearing Emperor Ruikang's words, Xu Shiqiu's expression did not change as he replied, "Yes, this humble one has indeed met Third Prince." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu continued without waiting for Emperor Ruikang to speak: "It's just that this commoner remembered to pay his respects to Your Majesty, and did not stop to chat with Third Prince."

Emperor Ruikang had just received news of Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu meeting with Third Prince at the entrance of the palace. Now that he had heard Xu Shiqiu's words, he naturally knew that he was speaking the truth.

Initially, he was still angry at Xu Shiqiu for not putting her son in his eyes, but now that the Empress saw Dong Shu happy, she felt that Xu Shiqiu should be in a hurry to send him to the Empress, hence she did not stop to chat with her son.

Although Xu Shiqiu did not look straight at Emperor Ruikang, he could tell what Emperor Ruikang was feeling from the look Emperor Ruikang gave him.

Sensing that he was in a good mood, Xu Shiqiu became braver.

When Emperor Ruikang regained his senses and saw Xu Shiqiu talking about Xu Zhenbei, Xu Shiqiu continued in a timely manner, "Although Father has already been dead for ten years, he will forever be the great general in the heart of this commoner. This commoner still remembers that when I was young and didn't understand, I used to say that in the future, I want to be a great general like father. "

As he spoke, a hint of nostalgia surfaced on Xu Shiqiu's face as well.

When the Emperor Ruikang heard Xu Shiqiu's words, he immediately understood that Xu Shiqiu had the intention to join the army.

When he was young, when he was still young and didn't know that his bad luck would affect others, he would naturally never be able to go out.

Recalling the words of his younger brother, Prince Duan, the Emperor Ruikang opened his mouth and said: "If I were to give you a chance, would you be willing to be like your father and lead troops to war?"

Just as Emperor Ruikang finished speaking, Xu Shiqiu raised his head, looked at him and said resolutely: "I am willing! This commoner is willing! " As he spoke, Xu Shiqiu's face revealed a hint of determination.

Seeing Xu Shiqiu like this, Emperor Ruikang suddenly had the same feeling as when he saw Xu Zhenbei many years ago.

Back then, Xu Zhenbei had also looked at him in this way, saying that he would be willing to help him chase away the foreign forces at the Forbidden City's Fortress of Forbidden.

"Good!" It is said that a tiger father doesn't have a dog son, and neither your brother nor your second brother have any intention of doing this. Since you have this intention, then I will give you a chance. " Saying that, the Emperor Ruikang immediately waved towards his side, and an attendant immediately walked out and handed over an appointment decree to Xu Shiqiu.

Xu Shiqiu knew that this was his only chance now to rely on his father's shadow to obtain this official position.

How far he could go in the future would depend on him.

Seeing that Xu Shiqiu did not impatiently open the order, the smile on Emperor Ruikang's face became deeper and deeper, "You are really the one who is more like your father, and your father is also like you now." After saying that, the Emperor Ruikang indicated for Xu Shiqiu to open the appointment decree, to see what kind of official he was.

After figuring out what the Emperor Ruikang meant, Xu Shiqiu could only open the imperial edict and read it.

From the fourth rank, General Chu was still six ranks away from his father's first rank, the Great General of the Prefecture.