Shen Chen also knew this without Wei An's reminder.
This time when he stayed in the palace, Emperor Longqing picked out many things for him, saying that he felt he owed him all these years and that he had not taken good care of Changle's son. He also raised his salary from that of a prince to that of a vassal king.
Hearing that he liked hunting, they rewarded him with several wolfhounds, each of which was more than half a person's height and could jump over the courtyard wall which was more than ten feet high. Not only that, they also gave him the farm that the Third Prince had previously owned in Tongzhou, saying that next time he led people out hunting, he could go there to rest.
He knew that this was intentional flattery.
It’s not as if Chu Jingxing didn’t know about it, but knowing it is one thing, but whether he can remain calm is another.
Even Princess Linjiang was silent for a long time after hearing the news. After a long time, she gave an indifferent order: "Since the emperor has given this honor, it is also the honor of our Linjiang Palace. Pass the order down and give each of the servants an extra month's salary."
As for the fact that the manor needed someone to manage it or take over, she didn't mention a word about it.
Over the years, all that should be given has been given. It would be a good thing if they could set up their own household in the future.
If not, then everyone has their own fate. It is impossible that I can really help you for a lifetime, right
When Shen Chen came back, he found out that everyone in the family knew about it. He went back to his room to change his clothes before going to King Linjiang's study.
When the King of Linjiang saw him, he smiled and pointed to a chair for him to sit on. "I left the palace early. I don't know what they asked you later. Why did they say it so late?"
Emperor Longqing talked to him all night about the old stories of Marquis Pingxi's family.
Shen Chen said with his eyes downcast, and then said: "You also asked me if my mother treated me well. If not, tell the Queen. We are all my aunts, so there is no need to be polite."
He knew in his heart that Shen Chen might not believe it, but on the surface he still gave Shen Chen full glory.
King Linjiang smiled.
If she really wanted to help, Changle wouldn't have been rubbed to death by Feng.
This was a hurdle that Prince Linjiang could never get over. His mother died early, and what she was most worried about before she died was him and his sister. Her last words before she passed away were to urge him to take good care of his sister.
But he didn't take good care of his sister. Instead, he got more care and help from his sister. But when he was willing and able to help, his sister never came back.
Emperor Longqing even used a dead person like this, he really had no fear of doing anything wrong.
"Not only that." Shen Chen put down the teacup and looked at the jade tea set on the table. He said in a flat voice, "He also asked me if I had ever thought about changing my last name back to Shen."
King Linjiang paused tapping the table, raised his eyes to look at Shen Chen, and spoke after a moment: "What did you say?"
Emperor Longqing had previously held on to the title of Marquis of Pingxi and refused to give it back. Wasn't the purpose of beating him just to cause chaos among the brothers? Why did he let it go now
Shen Chen raised the corner of his mouth, leaned back, and sat more comfortably: "Not only that, he said that Princess Yonghe is about the same age as me, and asked me to walk around with Princess Yonghe more."
Prince Linjiang savored these words again and again, and finally tasted a hint of bitterness on the tip of his tongue.
No wonder he wanted to let Shen Chen change his surname back to Shen-----If Shen Chen was still his son, his surname would naturally be Chu, and he would be a cousin with Princess Yonghe. But if he still went back to the Shen family, then they would be cousins again, and their identities would be a perfect match.
He looked at Shen Chen with a thought: "What do you think?"
It's impossible that a princess could buy off all the affection of so many years, right? Emperor Longqing shouldn't be so stingy.
Seeing Prince Linjiang frowning, Shen Chen nodded and added, "What he meant is that although the prince consort cannot hold a position in the court, this rule has been in name only since my father. When I am older and marry Princess Yonghe, he will let me be in charge of South China Sea shipping and go to the Maritime Customs Office."
Sea shipping!
This is really a huge bait thrown out!
King Linjiang's fingers immediately paused on the table, and he lowered his voice and asked, "He said that?!"
Emperor Longqing did this to make an empty promise, or did he really want to use this incident to alienate Shen Chen and Chu Jingxing. Chu Jingxing was left with a stupid and proud Li Guiniang, who was both a princess and a prince, but was not good at anything and could not hold a position. If she stayed in the capital, she would be a invisible person.
Not to mention that they were being watched closely by the Jinyiwei, making it difficult for them to move forward as if they were walking on thin ice.
But what about Shen Chen
If Shen Chen really agreed to marry Yonghe, then a bright future would be waiting for Shen Chen-----It is said that the surname would be changed back to Shen, but wouldn't Emperor Longqing know that the affection that has been nurtured for so many years could be gone just because of a surname
On the contrary, Shen Chen will definitely be closer to Linjiang Palace, and Linjiang Palace will be more attached to Shen Chen-----Shipping! If Linjiang Palace really has an idea, then how much money is this
The Linjiang Palace is now constrained in every way.
If they were smart, they would naturally ask Shen Chen to agree to it.
Then he held Shen Chen in his hand and refused to let go.
But in this case, an adopted son of a different surname is inferior to his legitimate brother, the prince, in every way. How can Chu Jingxing feel good about it
The brothers were already at odds with each other, and when it came to that, human hearts were unpredictable.
Even if you talk your mouth off, the logic is definitely not convincing - if the logic made sense, no one would do so many stupid things.
King Linjiang closed his eyes and asked Shen Chen: "How did you answer him?"
Shen Chen smiled and said, "I pretended not to understand and laughed at Yonghe for being ugly, saying that I wanted to marry a pretty one."
Emperor Longqing was so angry that he laughed. He reached out and hit him on the top of his head, then sighed: "You, you! You are really useless! You are so old, but you don't know anything. You are still a child. I don't know how you will live in the future. You should always support the family..."
She also told Shen Chen to come to the palace from time to time and pay respects to the queen: "Don't learn from those playboys who play with chickens and dogs, or you will become distorted! Don't go to those places again in the future. This time at the Peng family, I heard that you opened a betting and led Hong Wen and others to cause trouble. Is that true? When your father was your age, he would never be like this again!"
He kept talking about what Shen Cong looked like when he was his age, and how glorious he was back then. When he walked around the streets of the capital, his pockets would be full of purses, sachets, small fans and small scented beads thrown to him by the girls.
Shen Chen replied angrily: "He's dead, I've never seen him!"