Pin Shanhe

Shen Xiucheng almost burst out laughing, clutching his stomach.

"What are you talking about? My little sister was spoiled rotten by you all. She's never suffered any hardship and has lived like a princess. If you went to the front lines and saw the border people who have endured so much war and hardship, you would know what true human suffering is."

While this statement is somewhat muddled, it's not entirely without merit.

Could it be that they guessed wrong?

Shen Ting'an couldn't help but sigh, "Cheng'er, don't blame your brothers. They're just too worried about Fu'er. How can they not worry about a girl like her encountering something like this? If she doesn't have a good life in the future, how can I face your mother's spirit in heaven?"

Shen Xiucheng finally toned down his carefree attitude, and his expression became unusually serious.

"Actually, you really don't need to worry. Knowing Prince Xuan as I do, he won't mistreat my little sister. There's something I haven't told you yet..."

It turned out that during a battle, he was shot off his horse by the enemy general.

At the critical moment of life and death, it was King Xuan who arrived in time to save him!

As a result, he was also hit by a poisoned arrow from the enemy.

His feelings for the Xuan King went beyond mere reverence and worship; they were also deeply grateful for the life-saving grace.

To avoid worrying his family, he didn't reveal anything after returning. But now that he sees their deep misunderstanding of the Prince Xuan, he thought he should tell them to comfort them.

Upon learning the truth, the Shen family felt both terrified and incredibly relieved.

I always thought that King Xuan was a ruthless killer and an unruly man, but it turns out he is such a righteous and chivalrous person.

The honor and disgrace of the Shen family were intertwined, and the fact that Prince Xuan saved Shen Xiucheng's life was equivalent to a great favor to the entire Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.

Their worries finally subsided somewhat.

That's it!

Since the matter is already settled, what can be done about it?

……

The entire Xuanwang Mansion was rearranged, making it even more grand than the wedding day itself.

A bright red carpet stretched from the entrance all the way to the inner courtyard, and red lanterns hung under the eaves. Even the windows were decorated with red "囍" (double happiness) characters.

A festive atmosphere filled the air.

In contrast, Shen Fu only packed a small bundle, carrying some clothes and jewelry, and was accompanied by only one maid. Compared to such a grand display, her appearance seemed rather "shabby".

But it's just a casual affair, is it really necessary to take it so seriously?

At this moment, a middle-aged man of about forty years old stepped forward and bowed respectfully to her.

"Liu Gui, the steward of the Xuan Prince's residence, greets the Princess!"

She nodded: "So it's Butler Liu."

"His Highness has given the order that after the Princess enters the manor, she will be in charge of the household affairs. All matters, large and small, in the manor will be managed by you. Here are all the keys to the accounting office and the manor's treasury. Please check them."

Shen Fu suddenly felt a headache.

Her mother passed away early, and there were no other women in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, so she was in charge of managing the household affairs when she was at home.

She finally got married and thought she could finally relax a bit.

Come again?

She really wanted to tell him that she was only there to fulfill a "transaction".

He helped her sever her relationship with Jun Qiyuan, and she took care of dealing with the rumors circulating about him. The two of them balanced each other out, so there was no need for any other entanglements.

"Where is the Xuan King? I want to see him!"

"The prince is in his study, he..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Fu had already turned and left.

It's just a study, it's not like it's the first time I've been here.

Practice makes perfect!

At this moment, the man was discussing with his lieutenants how to strengthen border defenses.

Just then, a figure pushed open the door and burst in.

"Xiao Xuanjin, can you please stop taking matters into your own hands and handing me so many things? You…"

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

Shen Fu stared at the scene before her, stunned.

Inside the room stood a dozen or so soldiers, each clad in armor and with a solemn expression.

As soon as she entered, she was stared at by more than a dozen pairs of eyes, making the atmosphere quite awkward.

"Uh...you guys talk first!"

Just as I was about to slip away, a voice came right behind me.

"stop!"

Looking at the man walking towards her, Shen Fu felt a little nervous. Would he want to blame her?

She really didn't mean to bother us!

My shoulder was grabbed and I fell into a firm embrace.

"Since you're here, say hello. She is my newlywed queen."

Everyone immediately stood in awe and bowed to her.

"Your Highness, I greet you!"

"The princess is indeed a peerless beauty, and she and the prince are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."

"I've heard that the Princess Consort is pregnant. If she gives birth to a little princess in the future, she will surely be as beautiful and elegant as the Princess Consort. If she gives birth to a little prince, he will be as heroic and extraordinary as the Prince."

Just moments before, Shen Fu was worried that she would embarrass herself in public, but suddenly she received so many compliments and praises that she felt quite uncomfortable.

She turned her head and met the man's meaningful gaze.

This was clearly a reminder to her not to forget her "identity".

She is now the Princess Consort of Xuan, and has an obligation to cooperate with him in putting on an act in front of others.

Shen Fu quickly composed herself and gave a polite smile.

……

After the generals left, Shen Fu, who had been so docile, suddenly pushed the man away.

She hadn't forgotten why she was there, and immediately questioned, "Why did you hand over the power of housekeeping to me?"

"Isn't this the proper course of action? If word got out that a princess consort isn't even qualified to manage the palace, wouldn't that obviously arouse suspicion?"

"The entire Xuanwang Mansion is yours, how would anyone else know?"

To put it bluntly, she just doesn't like trouble and doesn't want to get too involved with him.

She still had an even more important mission to complete—to take revenge on Jun Qiyuan and make him die without a burial place!

How can one waste time in the inner quarters managing such trivial matters?

The man raised an eyebrow: "If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way so you don't give the enemy any opening."

That seems to make some sense, but not much.

"So, those betrothal gifts were just for show?"

"Otherwise, you don't actually believe I truly want to marry you, do you?"

Shen Fu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shook her head.

"How could that be? Of course I know it's all fake. Before I left home, I had someone put those things into the warehouse. Once the deal is finalized, they will be returned in full."

"That's not necessary. There's no reason for the Xuanwang Mansion to take back anything it's given away."

Shen Fu insisted, "Since it's a transaction, we must adhere to the principle of 'fairness.' I won't take advantage of you in the slightest."

A nameless rage suddenly rose in the man's heart.

Is she in such a hurry to cut ties with him?

"If I were you, I wouldn't waste my energy on these trivial matters. Do you really think it's all over?"

What does that mean?

Following his gaze, she slowly lowered her head.

Looking at her flat stomach, her heart sank.

After ten months of pregnancy and childbirth, where is she supposed to get a baby?

If you are discovered by accident, it is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor!