"Mom, I met so many cousins today, I can hardly remember their names and faces."
On the carriage ride back, Shen Hao snuggled next to Feng Shaojun and said softly: "My cousins are all vying to talk to me."
Feng Shaojun smiled and reached out to touch his daughter's delicate and beautiful face: "This is your first time back to the capital. When they saw you, they found it strange, so they came to you. If you don't want to care, my future mother will not Let you see them."
Shen Hao thought for a while and said, "Okay, I will ignore them from now on."
Shen Hao has been accustomed to a life of being surrounded by stars since she was a child. Surrounding her are not only the Sanlang and Silang of the Fang family or the brothers of the Cui family, but also many young boys of the same age in Jiangjunfang. All the children gathered together. Playing around is a common thing. She is the prettiest among the little girls, and the softest and cutest. The little boys love to hang out with her.
Today at Feng's house, her cousins were vying to talk to her, but it was nothing. The main reason was that she was being looked at by Feng Shaomei, Feng Shaolan and the others, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Feng Shaojun smiled slightly and reached out to touch Shen Hao's hair: "Don't be afraid of offending anyone. The most important thing in life is to be happy yourself. You don't have to force yourself to accommodate others."
Shen Hao was used to hearing her mother's remarks and didn't feel there was anything deviant about it, so she nodded in agreement.
Then, Shen Hao whispered to Feng Shaojun: "Mom, I have learned the art of disguise for two years. Tomorrow I will secretly dress up as a servant and follow my elder brother to the palace to broaden my horizons, okay?"
Since the age of eight, Feng Shaojun has secretly taught his daughter the art of disguise. Shen Hao is indeed very talented and can master it with just a few clicks. In just two years, he has already achieved some success in the art of disguise.
Feng Shaojun usually indulged himself in accommodating things, but when it came to this matter, he was extremely strict. He said with a cold face: "No nonsense! The rules in the palace are strict. Once the secret is exposed, you will be punished for a serious crime with ulterior motives. When the time comes, Not only will your parents not be able to save you, but you will also bring trouble to the entire Shen family."
Shen Hao was not easy to fool, so he opened his mouth and asked: "Mom is so familiar with the rules in the palace, has she ever pretended to be someone and sneaked into the palace?"
Feng Shaojun didn't even blink, and his face didn't change: "How is this possible? I have never been to the palace."
Shen Hao glanced at her: "If Mom says there is no, then there must be. Let me guess, with a figure like my mother, it is most suitable to dress up as a palace servant. You can also dress up as a servant."
Feng Shaojun: "..."
Giving birth to a daughter who is too smart is also a headache.
It was better when I was a kid, but as I got older, I became more cunning and clever, and I couldn't fool him at all.
Feng Shaojun continued to tell lies with his eyes open: "Stop thinking nonsense. If I say no, it means no. Don't think about entering the palace. Your brother is going to the East Palace to be the grandson's companion. I will take you to look around the capital tomorrow. Let you see the prosperity and prosperity of the capital."
Shen Hao pursed his lips and remained silent.
Feng Shaojun could only coax: "Tomorrow, my mother will take you to the silk and rouge shop, and then to the treasure shop to look at the jewelry. Buy everything you like."
Shen Hao then turned his anger into joy and hugged his mother's arm: "Mom is so kind to me. Can we invite the second and third aunts to go with us, and cousin Miao, too, okay?"
This girl is even more difficult to deal with than when she was little.
Feng Shaojun, half helpless and half amused, nodded in agreement.
Familiar laughter came from outside the carriage.
Feng Shaojun lifted up the car curtain and looked out. He saw Shen Xu riding a horse. He turned around and said something to Shen Yu. The two brothers burst out laughing at the same time. Their hearty smiles made the scorching sun eclipse.
In Feng Shaojun's mind, the figure of Shen You and Shen Jia walking side by side when they were young suddenly appeared, and he couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.
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The night before entering the palace for an audience, Shen Xu was so excited that he almost fell asleep.
Early in the morning, before dawn, Shen Xu got up. First he went to the martial arts training ground to practice boxing, then took a shower, covered in sweat, washed himself clean, and put on new clothes.
Seeing that Shen Xu was so energetic, Feng Shaojun felt relieved and said softly: "Xu'er, mother has told you many times. When you enter the palace today, you will see the prince and grandson, and perhaps even the emperor. I will also personally summon some of you to read with you."
"You are the youngest among the reading companions. Don't fight for it, and don't be too pushy."
Shen Xu agreed readily: "I've written it all down."
Shen Hao solemnly brought a small and exquisite bottle over, poured the floral water in the bottle into the palm of his hand, and then patted Shen Xu's skirt.
A fragrance spreads quietly.
Shen Xu didn't move, but rolled his eyes: "I'm not a girl. Do you know that I will be ridiculed by others if I smell so fragrant?"
Shen Hao glared at his brother: "Why isn't the smell good? It's better than the smell."
Shen Xu pouted: "Forget it, I'll just endure it for a while."
The two siblings had been bickering since childhood, but Feng Shaojun laughed it off.
Shen Jin had already packed up and was waiting for Shen Xu to come out. He couldn't help but laugh: "Cousin Xu, why are you so fragrant? You are not a girl, so you have to sprinkle toilet water when you go out."
Shen Xu: "..."
Shen Xu looked at Shen Hao with a desperate expression of "I'll just tell you."
Shen Hao replied with a look that said, "That's fine as it is."
Shen Xu bid farewell to his elders with a sad face and mounted his horse. Shen Jin led the way, followed by more than a dozen guards. The cool spring breeze blew against his face, which lifted his spirits.
When I arrived outside the palace gate, I met the companions who came to the palace to see him.
There are three children of civil servants and three sons who were born as generals. The oldest is fifteen years old, and the youngest Shen Xu is eleven years old. A group of young men met outside the palace gate for the first time. They were not familiar with each other and pretended to meet each other. Got the gift.
Then, they were naturally divided into two groups. Three civil servants and disciples gathered together and stood together.
General Meng's eldest grandson, Meng Ling, was the oldest one. The fifteen-year-old boy, with arms and legs and waist like a wasp, already looked like an adult. Shen Xu stood next to Meng Ling, suddenly looking childish.
Another son of the Yuan family is Yuan Rui, the eldest son of the Yuan family. Yuan Rui is fourteen years old. He is tall and slender, has a handsome face, and has bright eyes. He has the style of a general.
These days, Yuan Rui was repeatedly told by his grandfather Yuan Qing to be quite kind to Shen Xu, and said with a smile: "I am three years older than you, just call me Yuan Shixiong."
Shen Xu affectionately called Brother Yuan Shi, then turned around and called Brother Meng.
At this moment, the palace door opened.
A chamberlain came out and saluted the young men: "I have been ordered to come to greet you. Please follow me to the East Palace to see the Crown Prince and His Highness the Grand Sun."
All the young men opened their mouths in response.
Shen Xu didn't pay attention, and his voice was the loudest.
