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"The Emperor agrees, but what about your mother? She is the Empress Dowager, always thinking of your future, isn't she? "You're a prince of a kingdom, and also the empress dowager's son …"

Shangguan Lin sighed, "I can't hide it from you. Mother indeed won't be satisfied with our marriage, but if she isn't satisfied, it doesn't mean she won't agree. As long as Royal Brother speaks, Mother will not stop him. " As he spoke, he told Su Xinyu to sit down and then narrated her "maternal and child relationship" with the current empress dowager.

If one were to say that the empress dowager didn't have any maternal love for Shangguan Lin, that would be impossible. Back then, in order to let her own child live, she had done her best. But maybe it was because his own child had been sent away. After his sister died miserably, she only left him with one son. Because he was Fourth Prince's aunt, the Emperor placed his son, who was born with only one son, by her side to raise. Thus, in the past Imperial Consort Wen, the current empress dowager's feelings for the emperor were even deeper than those of her own son whom she had not seen for many years.

It's impossible to say that Shangguan Lin wasn't disappointed or even jealous. But as a prince, just a little older and he would understand many things that ordinary people would never understand. As a concubine, the mother had to live in the harem. It was naturally better to have a son by his side than to fight alone. And Fourth Prince was close to her. One placed his longing for his mother on his aunt, and since his son was not by his side, he took his son as a love trust. These two people relied on each other to survive in the palace. They supported each other and carved out a path in the midst of a bloody storm. Once everything returned to normal, Shangguan Lin would naturally have a feeling that he was actually an outsider.

Emotions were not always determined by one's blood ties. Being together and accompanying each other, especially being dependent on each other for life, would make one's feelings more profound. Shangguan Lin finally understood this point, so he was no longer envious, nor was he jealous anymore. It was unavoidable for him to be disappointed, but now that he had his own feelings, he had the thought of making a family for himself, and the woman he wanted to take care of his entire life. Thus, he was even less likely to find feelings in the Emperor and Empress Dowager that he had not had before.

Don't just look at how calm Shangguan Lin was speaking, his expression looked relaxed as well. But Su Xinyu did not feel like it was good. In her previous life, she had grown up in a warm and harmonious family. Grandpa and grandma had a good relationship with each other, and Mom and Dad also loved each other very much. Apart from her grandmother's death and the catastrophe that befell her family, her life could be said to have gone smoothly. Family love, she had never lacked. Even in this unfamiliar foreign world, even though Zhou Family had treated her this way, she still wholeheartedly trusted her mother, who doted on her, and Seventh Grandmother and step grandfather, who treated her as their biological grandson.

Compared to Shangguan Lin, Su Xinyu felt that her childhood was really much happier. Actually... I'm just worried that you might have a hard time. After all, she's your mother. Now she is Her Majesty. You have to listen to her. "

Shangguan Lin sighed: "You're right. You are more transparent than I am, so I will not deceive you. But as long as I do not harm the Royal Brother, Mother will not feel too sad. Besides, my demands are not high. The Empress was the only one with a filial piety. I am only a prince. Why not a wife? But... "I am worried that although mother agrees, she is unwilling and will make things difficult for you."

Su Xinyu laughed bitterly: "You're thinking too far. You're not saying you have to be twenty-five to get married. Five years from now, right? No one knows what's going to happen in the next five years. There's no need to keep such tangled matters at the back of your mind right now. "

Shangguan Lin seemed to have understood the hidden meaning behind Su Xinyu's words, "Regardless of whether it's five or fifty years, I will never change anything for you!"

Even though the promises they made when they were young were often unreliable. However, Su Xinyu was willing to plead with the Emperor for her own demands, so she was able to believe in his own determination. But time is often the most unreliable thing. It was not that he didn't trust Shangguan Lin, but in the past few years, Shangguan Lin's mind had always been focused on helping the new Emperor ascend the throne. Fighting with the Lou Clan, the Third Prince, and the rebel army. He was not in the mood to test other things. However, the following years were different. There were too many dangers and temptations within the imperial court. A prince who was not allowed to live in the imperial palace was now above everyone else. He was one of the most powerful princes among all the emperors.

In the end, Su Xinyu was not a child. In her heart, she was a lot older than Shangguan Lin. "Therefore, she is naturally more rational." Don't let me down. It was getting late. It's time for me to go back. "

Shangguan Lin got up, "Then let me send you off. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy. "

Su Xinyu did not stop him, "Alright. Is that General Zhuo on good terms with you? "

Shangguan Lin nodded: "Mn. He was an underling of his uncle's, and he had the friendship of a master and disciple. Although their ages were not too different. General Zhuo and I have a good relationship. Taught me a lot of combat skills in the army. So you can be considered half a master of mine. But we used to call ourselves brothers. "

Su Xinyu thought for a moment, then asked: "Then, do we invite him to the Yuxiang Restaurant tomorrow? "In the end, I can be considered your sworn brother, so I have to do my duty as a host, no?"

"Originally, I wanted to request your help as well. General Zhuo had long heard from Tian Liyong and Zheng Liang that you had good skills. He was still telling me he wanted to have a taste of your craft on the way here. Originally, I was reluctant to let you work hard, but I couldn't refuse. I didn't expect you to bring it up first. "

Su Xinyu laughed. What's there to be reluctant about? I was a cook. "

Now that both of them had made that clear. When Shangguan Lin spoke, he no longer had any worries. Naturally, he would say whatever he wanted to say. He felt that with Su Xinyu's intelligence, even if she wanted to hide it, he wouldn't be able to. "It would be better to be honest and let the other party see through my sincerity." Don't be angry, I actually... "I don't want you to cook those delicious dishes for others to eat."

Su Xinyu's face reddened as she heard this. Why do you still want to eat alone? "Let's not talk about this anymore. If I don't go back now, my mother will worry."

On the second day, Shangguan Lin told Zhuo Qianling early in the morning that he would like to invite him to eat wine at his foster brother's Yuxiang Restaurant. When Ji Linhai heard that his nephew wanted to go to Yuxiang Restaurant, he did not have much work to do in this one year, so he decided to follow him. Thus, the three of them had agreed that they would only be able to eat breakfast hastily and would reach the Yuxiang Restaurant before noon.

Su Xinyu naturally had to personally come out to receive him. Zhuo Qianling looked at the young man in front of him who was neither humble nor arrogant with an extraordinary temperament, and nodded in admiration. As expected of the person that his teacher and the prince valued, he truly was extraordinary. in the future. "

Xiao Tong, who was at the side, did not look good either. Wouldn't that be great? What about the future Princess Ling?

After ushering the three of them into a room upstairs, Xiao Tong was unable to accompany them there, so he followed Su Xinyu out. Young Master Su, is there anything I can help you with? "

Su Xinyu and Xiao Tong did not have anything to be polite with. Why don't I give you another table. There's no need for you to ask for help. "

Xiao Tong giggled. Aiyo. What sort of guest am I? It's more important for me to do some work. "

Su Xinyu was not stupid, she naturally could tell that Xiao Tong was mocking him. But she was not angry, seeing Xiao Tong's smiling face, she rolled her eyes. If you really want to help, then go downstairs and see what Hu Zi needs. I do not dare to ask you to help out with the matters concerning the chef. With your master and her servants' skills, I'm afraid my kitchen will be burnt. "

Xiao Tong smiled and quickly nodded: "Alright! Then I'll go down and find Tiger Lord. "Go ahead!"

Su Xinyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She turned around and ran towards the kitchen. As for what Xiao Tong was going to do next, she did not care at all.

When he went downstairs, Xiao Tong saw Hu Ya with a single glance. Tiger Lord! Young Master Su asked me to help you! "

Hu Ya was a little confused. Ah? What does Young Master want you to help me with? "

Xiao Tong giggled: "Master and the others drink and chat. As a servant, I had no way to follow Yin'er, so I came down. Young Master Su said that he wouldn't let me go to the kitchen, so I came here. If there's anything I can do, just say it. " With that, Xiao Tong straightened his back a few times. Previously, he did not realize that Hu Ya was already a little taller than him. Furthermore, his physique was stronger than hers. This really wasn't a woman's figure. "But looking at his own thin and emaciated appearance, he was full of envy.

Hu Ya did not think too much either. Although he did not see Xiao Tong twice a year, their interaction was very harmonious. Furthermore, due to the relationship between the two masters, Hu Ya did not treat Xiao Tong as an outsider. Since Xiao Tong asked for help, he might as well help. There's something I can't handle alone. Help me copy the account! " Although he could do all of these very well, Hu Ya was still very happy to have a chance to be lazy.

Xiao Tong felt depressed that he had dug a hole and jumped in. "However, when he saw Hu Ya's bright eyes, he tried again. Alright! As long as he could help, anything was fine! Where do I copy it? "What kind of account do you want to copy?"

When the two people downstairs flipped through their accounts again, inside chef, Sun Xiguang was saying things that no one else could hear.

"Young master, I know that General Zhuo." I heard that he and Prince Ling have contributed greatly to helping the new Emperor to ascend the throne.

Su Xinyu laughed, "Of course. Even if he isn't such a big character, we can't neglect him. For customers, as long as they come to eat, they will be guests. "

Sun Xiguang shook his head, "That's not what I meant. I mean, his background is too big... "

Su Xinyu understood what Sun Xiguang meant: "Are you afraid that he will not be satisfied with our food? No. Don't worry. General Zhuo is a student of Chief Officer Ji and is also considered her elder brother. Even though we are not acquainted, but even if I am to give face to Uncle and Ling Ge, he cannot, and even more so does not dare to make things difficult for us. Just follow the menu I tell you about. There are a few dishes that I would like to take on my own, "