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As the Queen's Consort, although he didn't have to go to his mother-in-law's side every morning to establish the rules, he still had to pay respects to the Grand Empress every time he went to the palace on these kinds of days.

Due to the body reason of King Duanren, the empress dowager would frequently announce Shen Qi entering the palace to tell her about her condition when she was unable to leave, so Shen Qi would be more diligent in entering the palace during this period.

But it was different this time. When the empress dowager summoned Shen Qi to the palace, she even specifically asked him to bring Lan Xin along with him. This kind of decree made Shen Qi want to think about it further.

King Xian couldn't help but frown when he found out. What did his mother mean? Seeing the calmness on Shen Qi's face, Duke Xiang could not help but say, "The King of Japan will accompany you to the palace in the next day, so you don't have to worry.

"Prince, there's no need to be like this, you can just rest in the mansion. The Queen Mother might just want to know how you're doing, after all, Lan Xin entered the mansion under the banner of healing you. It's normal for her to enter the palace." Shen Qi said with a smile.

In truth, the words of a duke were enough to move Shen Qi, regardless if he said it out of sincerity or not, at this moment, Shen Qi was still willing to believe him.

Especially when one was his own mother, and the other was his own wife. If Duke Xian was to specially pay a visit to the palace for this, then there would be no good days for Shen Qi in the future.

However, a man couldn't completely not interfere. It was best to control himself at a critical moment and not waver in his conviction, otherwise it would be the best ending. In the battle for a wife, a man should never try to curry favor with her.

"Can you handle it?" Duke Xian frowned as he asked Shen Qi. His relationship with Shen Qi just now had increased by so much, but to think that she would encounter something like this, he was actually feeling rather depressed.

Sometimes, shouldn't he also understand his mother. Back then, he had already suffered enough, so why did he still try so hard to squeeze her in? Don't you know that the birth of a concubine in the backyard is the basis of a messy family? Just like how Consort De had almost forced his mother to abdicate her position and crippled the crown prince.

However, he was still worried that Shen Qi would not handle it well. Although he knew that she was smart, no one had taught her this kind of thing in Shang Shu Manor, how could she not learn to understand it herself?

Compared to other residences, the Shen Shang Book Mansion was much simpler. The old lady did not bother with things, and the mansion did not have any concubines. It could be said to be the cleanest mansion.

Would Shen Qi really have the ability to handle the female battles in the backyard? King Yuan was skeptical.

's heart warmed when he heard the worry Duke Xian felt for him. This was a good sign, and Duke Xian knew that caring for her was a good start. However, he still smiled and said, "Don't worry, your highness. I can handle this."

"Fine, you, if muhou says anything unpleasant, just pretend you didn't hear it. Leave the rest to This King." King Duanren did not forget to remind him.

This time, Shen Qi happily accepted it, and said with a smile: "Many thanks, Your Highness."

A son versus his wife, the one who would compromise in the end would definitely be his mother. However, a daughter-in-law was different, the one who would suffer in the end would definitely be the daughter-in-law, and that was the difference.

She agreed to let the empress dowager not be displeased, but left the rest of the matters to Prince Duanren. Regardless of whether the empress dowager was satisfied or not, she couldn't find fault with her son.

Shen Qi felt no pressure at all when it came to using this matter. She could settle it by herself with her own mother.

Of course, Duke Xian didn't know what Shen Qi was thinking, but she was in a good mood, and he could tell that Shen Qi was sincerely thanking him just now. This was also the first time she smiled from the bottom of her heart.

This also allowed King Duan to understand Shen Qi's temperament a little, then wouldn't that mean that in the future, as long as she did good enough, she would give him her heart? King Duan expressed his anticipation!

The next morning, Shen Qi was dug out by Zi Zhu and the others to dress up. After eating some breakfast, they prepared to leave for the palace.

Seeing Shen Qi coming out, Lan Xin who was waiting at the door took the initiative to greet him. "This servant greets wangfei."

He couldn't help but mutter in his heart, Looks like he really is an opponent. He's always showing an appearance of being innocent in order to covet your man, and if you act up then it would be you making trouble without reason, it would truly be like a white lotus blooming with a white lotus.

He muttered in his heart but did not reveal it on the surface, "Orchid Lady, no need to be so courteous." She waved her hand to let the purple bamboo help her up. This time, she brought Lan Xin, so she brought the purple bamboo. The purple bamboo was steady, and when the time came, she could take care of it.

"Is there any breakfast?" Shen Qi showed an amiable attitude and asked.

"Reporting to wangfei, this servant has used it."

Shen Qi waved his hand, "Then let's go, in case mother gets anxious waiting for you." After saying that, he took the lead and left.

Zhonbo had been extremely careful ever since he had presumptuous speculations about how King Duanren arranged Lan Xin to stay at the Qin Lan Garden and caused the wangfei to misunderstand him. Thus, such a thing would never happen a second time, if he specially prepared a carriage for Lan Xin, wouldn't that mean he was telling her that Lan Xin was his master?

Shen Qi, on the other hand, didn't say anything. Lan Xin's identity was currently awkward, and everyone on the surface knew that the empress dowager wanted King Duanren to accept her, but right now, Prince Duanren's body was too weak to do so. After being unable to make a decision for a while, decided that Lan Xin's identity was still cold.

Previously, the Zhonbo misunderstood Prince Duan's thoughts and gave Lan Xin face. After knowing that he had made a mistake, she immediately corrected it and became like this.

Lan Xin was able to hold her cool and not reveal anything on her face. She got on the horse carriage with Zi Zhu and sat beside Shen Qi.

Because Shen Qi often entered the palace, she became more familiar with the young eunuchs. When she saw Queen's Consort's carriage, she immediately had a young eunuch come over to lead the way, and they directly arrived at Tzu Ning Palace.

Aunt Ning was one of the most capable people beside the empress dowager. However, the common mama was responsible for the empress dowager's daily life, while the Aunt Ning was responsible for the management of all the palace maids.

When Shen Qi saw her, she immediately glanced at Lan Xin, and indeed, when Lan Xin saw Aunt Ning, she revealed a happy expression. However, because Shen Qi didn't give face to express it, she could tell that Lan Xin was rather favored by the Aunt Ning. Although the Aunt Ning didn't say anything, her eyes wouldn't lie.

No wonder the empress dowager chose Lan Xin, especially at such a time. Lan Xin had a backer and background, Shen Qi thought to herself silently.

When Aunt Ning saw Shen Qi, she immediately greeted him, "This servant greets wangfei."

"Aunt Ning, quickly get up. There is no need to be overly courteous." Shen Qi said with a smile, then Zi Zhu stepped forward to help the Aunt Ning up.

Aunt Ning looked at Shen Qi and said: "Esteemed Empress Dowager is waiting for you, quickly follow me."

Shen Qi nodded her head, signalling the Aunt Ning to lead the way, the empress dowager sat on the soft couch in the palace, when she saw Shen Qi bringing Lan Xin in, she immediately revealed a smile, and without waiting for Shen Qi to bow, she waved his hand at her: "Come over here quickly."

Shen Qi revealed a joyous expression and quickly walked to the empress dowager's side. She asked affectionately, "Has muhou been doing well recently?"

"Good, good. This one is very good." When she saw Lan Xin at Shen Qi's side, she looked towards Shen Qi, only to discover that she did not reveal any expression of discontent. Thus, she asked, "Lan Xin is a capable person by This Dowager's side, do you think it's good?"

Hearing the empress dowager's sudden question, Shen Qi could only smile and say, "Of course, the people by Imperial Mother's side are excellent."

The Empress Dowager saw that Shen Qi didn't show any dissatisfaction at all and had already looked up to this Queen's Consort. She didn't expect that despite her young age, she was actually able to keep her cool.

Lan Xin couldn't help but be surprised at the empress dowager's direct question to the wangfei. Was the empress dowager trying to give her face? Or was he going to put himself against the princess?

After that, the empress dowager pretended that she had not said anything, changed the topic, smiled and asked about the matters of the Duke Palace, and ended the condition of King Duanren. Shen Qi answered each of them with a smile, as if she did not know that the empress dowager was probing him.

After the empress dowager finished her question, she immediately called out to Shen Qi and asked, "Has Your Highness' appetite been good these past few days?"

Lan Xin turned around and bowed. "To reply to the empress dowager, Your Highness is fine."

The Empress Dowager nodded. "That's good. If you want to serve the prince well while he eats, I won't be able to visit. You have to take good care of the prince for me." These words were like a warning to an imperial concubine.

Shen Qi pretended that she didn't understand, and still smiled as they continued to chat. But right now, Lan Xin's heart was surging with emotions, and her blood was boiling with excitement.

Lan Xin suppressed the excitement in her heart and replied smilingly, "Your servant obeys the decree and will not disappoint the empress dowager's expectations." He spoke with sincerity.

The empress dowager nodded her head in satisfaction. She knew that Lan Xin had been staying in her courtyard quietly ever since she had arrived in King's Mansion, thinking that the wangfei wouldn't let her go, so she deliberately beat her around the bush. Lan Xin should start acting now, otherwise, when would she be able to grab hold of the prince's heart?

At the same time, it was a warning to the princess that Lan Xin was someone she valued.