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What does Your Highness mean by coming back? Shen Qi was a little unable to react to the news, she looked at the newcomer in shock, and the rest were also shocked. The servant thought that Princess Hua-Yang did not hear it clearly, so she repeated: "Wangfei, Prince should go back to the palace first and receive the orders. When we return tonight, Jiang Xianzi ordered me to come report to Princess Hua-Yang to prepare to welcome you back to the Palace."

Shen Qi finally found her voice, and furrowed her brows as she looked at the attendant and asked: "What's this about returning to the capital at this time? Is Your Highness well? " She clearly remembered that this mission wouldn't be so easy to complete. Duanren Emperor had previously said that he wouldn't be able to make it back before she reached her prime, let alone the fact that there was still more than a month before she reached her prime!

This servant didn't know what the wangfei was thinking, but he thought she cared about him, so he replied with a smile, "Don't worry, wangfei, everything is fine for you."

Shen Qi could not understand what had happened to cause the Duke, who always followed her plans, to change her mind. She did not think that the matters in the capital could affect the Prince's heart, and after knowing his character for so long, Shen Qi did not dare to say that she understood it completely. At the very least, she understood a little.

There were two possibilities for him to come back at this time. Either the matter had been successfully resolved, or something had gone wrong and caused the matter to become even more serious. Everything depended on the mood of the prince to determine the next step.

Thinking about it, Shen Qi signalled for Zi Zhu to give a bonus to the servant who reported the news to him. After that, the attendant happily expressed his thanks and left, but when Shen Qi turned her head, she discovered that Shen Jianing was looking at her with a face full of worry.

Shen Qi was suspicious for a moment before reacting. Currently, the capital was abuzz with rumours about King Duanren and Wang Ruoyan, but no one knew the specifics, so for Queen's Consort, it was really a blessing or a curse to have King Duanren come back at this time.

After understanding the situation, she walked to Shen Jianing's side and patted her hands, saying, "Second Sister doesn't need to worry about me, we're connected by fortune and misfortune, no one can be sure of the specifics, and even if it's the worst case scenario, I've already been prepared for a long time, how my days are faring and seeing my attitude, I'm very good!"

Shen Jianing sighed, she did not know what to say, what could she say now? If the other party wasn't a prince who could seek justice for his little sister, what could they do now?

"Third sister has her own plans, everything will be fine." In the end, she could only say this to comfort Shen Qi and herself.

Shen Qi smiled, "Lend me your blessings, Second Sister!"

Shen Jianing sighed in her heart. Amongst the three sisters, the smartest and noblest one would be her youngest sister, but she had always had an ill-fated fate.

"I'm afraid you still have a lot of things to do, so I won't bother you any longer. I'll come see you another time." Shen Jianing knew that Shen Qi was definitely going to clean up and welcome Duke Xian, so he took the initiative to take his leave, but he was not at ease, and said that he would return next time.

Shen Qi did not stay empty-handed, she was indeed preparing for a while, but, "Second Sister, your body is getting heavier, so don't go back and forth anymore, I'll send someone to inform you later."

Shen Jianing thought about it, she had come here because she was worried that it would cause more trouble, so she nodded her head and agreed, "But we've agreed, no matter what, you have to tell me."

Shen Qi smiled as she promised, "Of course, I promise!"

At this time, Shen Jianing finally relaxed and left. After Shen Jianing sent him off, he began instructing the servants to prepare everything, whether it was eating at the palace or not. The servants had to prepare the hot water and hot soup, regardless of whether Duke Xiang had eaten in the palace, the mansion had to prepare everything as well, so that the Duke would not be able to prepare everything in time.

When he heard that the servant had come to report the return of Duke Duan Ling Tian to the residence, Shen Qi was stunned. He thought that it would be very late, he didn't expect it to be so quick!

However, she did not delay and immediately ordered, "Prepare some hot water. Make some noodles with chicken soup and a salty bean curd. Serve all the dishes. That's it." He ate hot broth noodles along the way, but he didn't think he would be able to eat anything else.

Just as Shen Qi had finished giving orders, King Duanren walked in the room, looking at her expression. She was wearing a simple set of ordinary clothes, her hair was tied into a bun with an emerald hairpin, and a strand of hair hung down the side of her face, making her look casual and natural.

She stood by the door with a smile on her face as she waited for you. Everyone who saw her felt relaxed. King Xian immediately felt that all the fatigue in his body had been relieved. He relaxed unspeakably as he smiled at her.

"Your highness, do you want to take a bath or eat first?" Shen Qi went forward and naturally helped him take off her outer clothes, and asked with a casual tone, as if she had never left Duke Xian's side before, without a trace of unfamiliarity.

He reached out and tucked the strand of hair behind her ear, revealing small and delicate earlobes. The hair was white, tender, round, and plump, with a sapphire earring on it. He couldn't help but reach out and touch it.

Being pinched like that, Shen Qi's ears suddenly stiffened. She did not know that her ears were actually this sensitive.

After that, King Xian realized what he had just done. The princess gave him a puzzled look before he said in a disguised tone, "I'll go take a bath first." With that, he turned and entered the inner room, but his back looked as if he wanted to flee.

Shen Qi watched the scene behind her and found it extremely funny. In the beginning, she had indeed shocked her and was a little embarrassed, but after seeing how Duke Xiang suddenly became less shy, she just did not expect him to have such a side to him.

Shaking his head, he instructed the King to wait for the Duke to come out so that he could serve the food. Before he went to the capital, King Duanren stopped to rest for the night before setting off, thus he did not delay any further. When he finished wearing his usual soft silk clothing, Shen Qi took the initiative to wipe his hair.

At this time, Duke Xiang had also adjusted his expression, and was very naturally enjoying the treatment with squinted eyes. Shen Qi used a dried kernels to gently wipe away the moisture on his hair, and after one piece was wet, he would change the other piece once it was dry, and then fix it with a hairpin after that.

At this time, the rice was ready. The noodles were cooked with chicken soup that had been skimmed of the oil and seasoned with shrimp sauce and crab sauce. There were chopped green onions scattered over the top. It was very fresh and very appetizing. With the secret pickled vegetables from the bean curd and the meat sauce from the fire, Duke Xian was always able to eat a big bowl of it. Especially in winter, when he could eat a bowl in the heat, his whole body would be warm.

When he saw the noodles and tofu brain on the table, he immediately had an appetite. He sat down and took the chopsticks that Shen Qi passed to him and ate up the noodles and tofu brain, then put the food away. The servant washed his mouth with satisfaction and started to ask business.

"Aren't you afraid?" he asked out of the blue.

Without directly answering, Shen Qi smiled and asked back, "Afraid, is it useful?"

King Xian obviously didn't think she would have such a reaction. With a smile in his eyes, he shook his head, unsure of what to say. That's right, was there any use in worrying about it? He knew that his wangfei was different from others; she was smart, transparent, had found his right place, and also, no, yes, yes, yes, yes. What was he waiting for her to answer?

King Yuan's return caused the capital to become lively once more. Everyone was speculating about how he would treat his former fiancée, Miss Wang Ruoyan.

If it was said that they were purely sympathizing with the Queen's Consort, then this time they were mostly just watching the show. Who wouldn't want to see the development trend of this emotional drama?

However, as the person in question, King Xian was currently accompanying his wife in King's Mansion to pick out gifts. He had brought back from Jiangnan some of the rarer things in the capital that couldn't be found, and he had to give them all away.

He didn't need to fawn over others, but he still had to maintain his relationship. The External Clan, Yue Clan, Palace, Eldest Princess Palace, these were all seniors, and he couldn't afford to neglect them.

Shen Qi divided the loot evenly among all the items. No matter if it was expensive or not, it was always something she wanted. On the other hand, Duke Xian was reading a book at the side, watching her divide the loot.

She would occasionally ask for his opinion, and whenever this happened, King Duanren would casually say, "It's fine as long as you decide. No one will judge you."

Shen Qi couldn't help but retort in her heart, "Who says there aren't any? The one in the palace who has nothing better to do is just waiting for my judgment. " However, he still maintained a faint smile on the surface.

How could Prince Xian not know what she was thinking? She pretended to be indifferent, but in reality, she didn't know how many complaints she was going to make. She just found it interesting, and there was a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"This time, mother will definitely not pick on you." King Xian spoke in a calm voice, but he didn't even look at her.

Shen Qi's heart jumped, could it be that he knew what she was thinking? She carefully looked towards him, and realised that she was reading the book earnestly, as though she was just casually saying those words, but Shen Qi knew that it was not as simple as that, she must have guessed what she was thinking!

Of course, King Xian knew that she was observing him, but he didn't mind. When he heard her words, he put down the book and looked at her. "Princess, you don't know?" He asked back.

Shen Qi was startled, should I know? She looked confused.

King Xian sighed in his heart. You didn't think much of your love rival. Is it because you're too confident or because you don't care? Thinking of the latter possibility, for some reason, King Qinguang felt uncomfortable in his heart.

He no longer had the desire to talk, so he picked up the book again and said, "Think about it carefully." Then he ignored her.

Shen Qi was baffled, what was wrong with this person? She didn't seem to say anything outrageous to piss him off, right? Why did she suddenly get angry? It was so strange, it was said that a woman's heart was like the bottom of the sea, yet at this moment, Shen Qi felt that King Xian's heart was deeper than the sea, she couldn't figure it out!

Seeing that he did not want to speak, Shen Qi was not the kind of person who did not know how to look at others. Thus, he lowered his head and earnestly distributed his gifts, no longer disturbing the Duke to read.

Seeing that she was fine, King Xian didn't seem to care at all. He felt a burst of frustration as he hurriedly ran back from Jiangnan in a flustered manner. What was this all about? This heartless guy didn't know how to show kindness to others.

He put down the book and focused on the wangfei. He wanted to see what kind of person she was, how could she be so smart and transparent, how could she be so muddle-headed when it came to matters of the heart?