Chapter 132 Return to the Palace
Shang Zhanchen traveled day and night, and when he arrived in the capital, it was already three days later.
The moment I stepped into the capital, my heart was filled with emotions. When I left the capital, I thought I would return to find a cold corpse.
I really didn't expect that not only was the poison cured, but my skills also increased dozens of times.
When I think of how happy my mother was when she saw me, I feel indescribably happy.
He clamped his legs around the horse's belly, increased his speed again, and galloped all the way to the palace.
At this moment, the queen had received the news that her son had fully recovered. She was so happy that she couldn't sleep the whole night.
Now, instead of looking haggard, she is full of energy and has even changed into festive clothes.
I also asked someone to prepare my son's favorite food, and he was now looking outside eagerly.
When Shang Zhanchen appeared at the gate, he could no longer control his emotions.
"Chen'er!" The queen's lips trembled.
Two lines of tears kept flowing down like pearls that had broken off the string.
He took a few steps forward, grabbed Shang Zhanchen's arm, and looked at him carefully.
"Chen'er, are you really okay?"
Even though I already knew that Chen'er had recovered, it still felt like a dream.
She just wanted to hear Chen'er tell her in person before she would believe it.
"Mother, the poison in my body has been gradually cured, and my strength has increased dozens of times." Shang Zhanchen's voice was also a little trembling.
He has had a hard time these years, and so has his mother, but they were just pretending in front of each other.
"Okay, okay, my Chen'er is finally well." The queen held Shang Zhanchen's face and cried inconsolably.
If she hadn't been worried about her son all these years, she would have died long ago.
Now that I hear him say that all the poison in his body has been cured, I feel so indescribably happy.
Seeing that the queen's body was shaking, Nanny Lin was really worried that she would hurt herself by crying, so she hurried forward to comfort her.
"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. You should go inside and talk to the Crown Prince."
"Take care of yourself, mother." Shang Zhanchen also wiped the tears from the corners of the queen's eyes with concern.
He had never cried since he was a child, but now his eyes were red.
"Okay, okay, let's go inside and talk." The queen controlled her emotions.
Holding Shang Zhanchen's hand tightly, they entered the inner hall together. Looking at the table full of dishes, he looked at Shang Zhanchen with a smile on his face.
"Chen'er, you've been suffering outside these days, these are your favorite foods."
He looked at his son with pity again. He heard that Chen'er had suffered a lot during this period, so he thought of making more of his favorite food.
"Thank you, mother." Shang Zhanchen helped the queen sit down.
He picked up a piece of fish and put it in the queen's bowl.
"Now that the poison in my son's body has been cured, mother, you can just enjoy your life in the palace from now on."
Over the years, he has been running around outside looking for famous doctors, and his mother has been taking care of all the affairs in the palace.
Now that he has recovered, he should shoulder his own responsibilities and not let his mother worry about him anymore.
"Okay, okay." The queen nodded happily and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
As if remembering something, he looked behind him again.
"By the way, why didn't Yiyi come back with you?"
I heard that Yiyi has been with Chener before, but now that Chener is back, why haven’t I seen her?
"Mother, I did not bring her back."
"You didn't bring Yiyi back? Why?" The queen frowned.
Now that Chen'er has returned to the palace, Yiyi should have come back with him as well. But looking at Chen'er's appearance, it seems like there is something else going on.
"Mother, this is a long story......"
Shang Zhanchen told the queen everything that had happened along the way, leaving the queen stunned.
"So, Yiyi still doesn't know your identity?"
Since Yiyi doesn't know Chen'er's identity, her son is just a stranger to her.
How did Minister Shen educate his daughter after she had lived with a strange man for such a long time?
Seeing that his mother was overthinking, Shang Zhanchen hurriedly explained.
"Mother, Yiyi is not what you think. She is different from other girls in the boudoir. She is not only free and easy in character, but also does things in an unconventional way. She has some masculine character."
Seeing her son protecting his daughter-in-law so much, the queen frowned again.
"Even so, as a girl, she shouldn't get too close to men, or she won't be afraid of being schemed against."
The queen was still a little unhappy. Even if what Chen'er said was true, a girl should not be so close to a strange man.
Even if she is not afraid of affecting her reputation, she dare not think about the consequences if she encounters a bad person. Isn't this daughter-in-law a little too stupid?
Just as he was thinking about it, Han Chun on the side took over the conversation.
"You are overthinking, Queen. It's good enough as long as the Crown Princess doesn't scheme against others."
"What do you mean?" The queen frowned and looked at Han Chun. She really didn't understand what he meant.
Why do I feel like this daughter-in-law is not easy to mess with?
"Your Highness, the Crown Princess is not only an expert in medicine, but is also skilled in the use of poison. Don't be disrespectful to her.
As long as the Crown Princess doesn't like something, she can always make him close his eyes, so how dare she offend him?"
Han Chun didn't even notice that there was a hint of pride in his tone.
It's good enough that his Crown Princess doesn't bully others, how could anyone dare to offend her?
“……………………”The queen’s mouth twitched.
Is her daughter-in-law so powerful?
Why do I feel that Han Chun doesn't sound like the daughter of Prime Minister Shen, but rather like a person from the underworld who has been traveling around for many years.
Looking at his mother's dazed look, Shang Zhanchen couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.
"Mother, Yiyi is indeed different from other women. I believe you will like him when you meet him in the future."
Although the woman had a bad temper, I had to admit that she was not that annoying.
In addition, she also cured herself of the poison. I think the Queen Mother will accept her when she sees her in the future.
Seeing her son protecting his daughter-in-law so much, the queen gave him a reproachful look.
"You're starting to protect me now?"
Even though I said that, I was actually quite happy in my heart.
My son has lived a cautious life since he was a child. Apart from the secret guards who follow him, he has no close friends.
He even disliked being approached by women. Now he has finally met someone he likes, and his mother is happy for him.
As if he remembered something, he looked at Shang Zhanchen again.
"Chen'er, the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony will be held in two days. I think your father will send someone to ask about it soon. You should get ready."
After the last time, no one has come to disturb Chen'er. Now the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven is about to begin, and I think the emperor will send someone to ask about it soon.
When I thought about Chen'er being able to participate in this year's ceremony to worship the heaven, I felt indescribably happy.
"Don't worry, mother. I will take care of this matter myself." Shang Zhanchen nodded.
Just as I was about to say something else, Jiang You walked in hurriedly.
"Master, the Emperor has sent someone to ask you if you can attend the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony the day after tomorrow?"
"Go tell them that I am fine now and will attend the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony as scheduled."
"Yes." Jiang You agreed, and was about to go out to reply, but stopped again.
"Master, there is an extra pair of eyes in the bedroom."
"Oh? That's great." Shang Zhanchen raised one corner of his mouth.