Shen Shen Shen doesn't pursue men, only money

Chapter 154 Bamboo Green

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Too kind." Shen Shen smiled awkwardly.

Today, she finally understood why Xiao Zhu had such a beautiful face. It was because his father was so handsome! He had lost his youthfulness and was full of the maturity, steadiness, domineering majesty and... wealth of a middle-aged man. He was simply a charming person.

Is Xiao Zhu like this more than a decade later? Shen Shenshen felt that this husband was too dazzling and her marriage would probably be in trouble.

"On the second day after Yunxi's accident, I was in the imperial study listening to Duke Zhou's description of what happened that day. I felt very sad. Ziyuan and Shen'er went to visit her today. How is the child?"

After all, she almost became the eldest daughter-in-law, so Prince Zhu would still care about Zhou Yunxi.

"Replying to Father, I have not seen Miss Zhou's current appearance, but Lord Zhou described her injuries as very serious. Mainly, the wounds in her heart may be difficult to heal. Shenshen patiently advised her, hoping that she can think more positively."

The princess glanced at her eldest son and thought to herself, "Ziyuan took Miss Shen Er to visit Yunxi on purpose. It would be strange if Yunxi could come to her senses."

"Ziyuan and Shen'er have a crush on each other." The princess said with a gentle smile without showing any emotion.

"Mother, you are too kind." Shen Shen bowed.

Prince Zhu also said to the princess: "Princess, please pick out some gifts suitable for healing and have them sent to the Duke of Jing'an's mansion to show the prince's mansion's regards."

The princess said calmly, "I have prepared the gift and sent it to the Duke of Jing'an's mansion yesterday. Your Majesty, don't worry."

Prince Zhu nodded, looked at the water clock, and realized it was almost time, so he stood up and said, "The weather is good today, let's have dinner in the flower hall in the courtyard."

The flower hall in the main courtyard of the palace is called Qiushui Pavilion. In the courtyard there is a large octagonal pavilion with a plaque on it that reads Qingfeng Pavilion. There are several winding streams around the pavilion, and the gurgling streams are refreshing and beautiful.

There is a grove of paulownia trees in the pavilion. When the autumn wind of Juyue blows, the fallen leaves flutter in the air like rain, looking golden and very beautiful.

The four masters walked into the pavilion and saw a large solid wood eight-immortal table made of golden nanmu placed in the middle.

Prince Zhong Zhu Haoyu sat in the main seat, the princess sat on his left, Zhu Yanxiao sat on his right, and Shen Shenshen sat on his right.

The princess said, "Chun Nuan, let's prepare the meal." She said lovingly to Shen Shen, "Shen'er, don't be so reserved. Today is just a simple family dinner. I'll let you meet Ziyuan's other two brothers when there's a chance in the future."

"Shen'er, everything depends on mother's arrangement."

As soon as she finished speaking, Prince Zhong's personal guard Rong Ning quickly entered the flower hall and saluted: "Your Majesty."

Prince Zhong raised his eyes and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Concubine Huo requests to see you."

Prince Zhu frowned. The princess just said it was a family dinner, so why did she come? But he still said, "Let her in."

Shen Shen was shocked, smelling a hint of gossip. On the surface, he remained calm and didn't even try to peek at the princess's expression.

Well, she would never admit that she wanted to see it very badly in her heart, but she just didn't dare to.

Hearing the rustling sound of someone's skirt, Shen Shenshen looked outside the pavilion.

A beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes was wearing a black gold cloud embroidered shirt and a crescent-shaped phoenix-tail silk skirt. The hem of her skirt was embroidered with large crabapple flowers, which seemed to be blooming at her feet. As she walked, the flowers bloomed and swayed gracefully. This beautiful young woman cleverly put a lotus-green cloud silk cloak over her dress, which instantly suppressed the flower pattern.

"I pay my respects to the prince and princess. I pay my respects to the prince." Concubine Huo bowed gracefully.

"No need to be so polite." Prince Zhong said calmly.

She stood up straight, turned to look at Shen Shen, her stunningly beautiful face revealed a smile, her voice soft and sticky.

"I guess this lady is Miss Shen II."

"Concubine Huo." Shen Shen stood up and greeted her. Since she was just a concubine, she only needed to bow.

Concubine Huo glanced at Shen Shenshen's face and said somewhat unexpectedly, "Second Miss Shen is so beautiful. No wonder the prince is attracted to her."

"Concubine Huo is also very beautiful." Miss Shen gave a professional smile.

The princess interrupted the two people's greetings and asked: "What brings Concubine Huo here?"

She immediately smiled at the princess and said, "Princess, earlier today, Zhuqing won the first prize in the poetry competition at Dengkui Tower. The prize was a piece of top-quality duck-head green 'Taohe Inkstone'. Zhuqing knew that the prince liked inkstones, and as soon as she returned home, she begged me to present the Taohe Inkstone to my father."

"Oh?" Prince Zhong was obviously interested: "Duck-head green Taohe inkstone? That is a very rare treasure."

Concubine Huo smiled, as gorgeous as the peach blossoms in March, so dazzling that one could not take their eyes off her.

"I also feel that this is quite rare, so I have the courage to come to meet the prince. I hope I will not disturb the prince's banquet."

Shen Shen looked at Concubine Huo's smiling face and felt that it looked very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it.

"It's okay. Although Ziyuan has already made an engagement, I haven't formally met Shen'er yet. I happened to be in the mansion today, and the princess sent someone to inquire about it, so I can meet the eldest daughter-in-law. Since Concubine Huo is here, let Zhuqing come to eat with us."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Princess, I and Zhuqing are sorry to bother you."

The princess didn't seem to mind that the family dinner was ruined by the concubine. She nodded gently and said, "Shen'er is coming today, so I asked the kitchen to make a few more dishes. It's okay for Concubine and Zhuqing to come and eat. I just don't know if the taste will suit your taste, but the prince has already ordered the meal to be served, so it's not a good time to make new food right now."

"Your Highness, you are too polite. It is Zhuqing and I who have been rude today." She bowed to the princess.

"Call Zhuqing and let's have dinner." Prince Zhu said.

Shen Shen lowered his eyes, thinking inwardly that Concubine Huo was truly amazing, as she had disrupted the princess's family dinner without making a fuss. The princess was also very capable, as she had fought back with just a few words.

I haven't seen the other concubines yet, but I can't say they are all bad people. It seems that Prince Zhong's mansion is full of people.

About half a cup of tea later, a handsome young man who looked 30% similar to Zhu Yanxiao entered the Qingfeng Pavilion of Qiu Shui Xuan.

Shen Shenshen's eyes almost popped out of his head.

This young man has a feminine look and a more feminine and handsome appearance than Zhu Yanxiao. He wears an autumn-colored long gown and a golden crown in his hair. On the crown is a huge luminous pearl, which shines brightly and sets off his snow-white skin. If it weren't for his obvious Adam's apple, one would have thought he was a stunning woman.

Everyone present had a handsome face, which instantly made the autumn scenery in the garden lose its color.

"Your son pays his respects to father and mother." The young man's voice was clear and loud. It was the sixth son Zhu Chutang, who was born out of wedlock.

"Qing'er is here, please sit down." Prince Zhu was in a very good mood at this time because his sixth son born out of wedlock had obtained a Taohe inkstone used by the imperial court of the previous dynasty.

"Thank you, father."

He walked up to Zhu Yanxiao and bowed, "Brother Ziyuan."

"Zhu Qing, there's no need to be so polite." Zhu Yanxiao's face was calm.

Zhu Chutang suddenly saw Shen Shenshen, his eyes full of surprise: Besides me, there are other women in the world who are so beautiful? Wait, why is she staring at me?

"Ahem." Zhu Yanxiao knew that Shen Shenshen's "hobby of having a good appearance" had come back again.

Miss Shen Er came back to her senses and said, "Master Zhuqing." She stood up and greeted him.

"God, Zhu Qing is the sixth son of the Prince's Mansion, Zhu Chutang." Zhu Yanxiao

"Oh. Mr. Zhu Liu." He greeted again.

"Shen Shen? Are you... Miss Shen Er?" Zhu Chutang's eyes widened. He was the same age as Shen Shen Shen and Zhu Zhixi, and he had seen the ugly, fat, and stupid Miss Shen Er from afar.

"Master Zhu Liu... has he met Shenshen?" That's not right. With her hobbies, she would definitely have an impression of such a handsome man if she had seen him.

Little did people know that the Sixth Young Master was so conceited about his appearance that he didn't want to see any ugly people or things, as ugliness would affect his stunning beauty. Therefore, when he saw the ugly and fat original owner of Shen Shenshen, he would take a detour and avoid him as far as he could.

I remember there was a Miss Shen Er, who was named after her very special name.

Shen Shen Shen, the god of gods.

Zhu Qing recalled that it seemed that a few days ago, Brother Ziyuan was engaged to the second daughter of the Marquis of Anbo Mansion. He had no idea who the second daughter of the Marquis of Anbo Mansion was, but when he saw her today, he understood.

He didn't care whether it was appropriate or not, and sat directly beside Shen Shenshen. Concubine Huo looked at him, coughed lightly, and reminded her naughty son that he should sit beside her.

"Father, mother." Zhu Chutang said with a smile, "This son is the same age as Zhixi and Shenshen. I have met Shenshen twice. It has been a long time since we last met. It is very cordial to meet today. Please allow this son to sit here and reminisce with Shenshen."

"Please sit down. Today is not an informal banquet, Qing'er, there is no need to be restrained." The princess found him very kind.

"What the princess said is true. Qing'er has always been more active. Concubine Huo doesn't need to control him."

"I obey your command." Concubine Huo glanced at Zhu Chutang, wondering what this naughty Sixth Son was going to do next.