After comforting Xiaoman's family, Shen Qingwan suddenly felt a lot more relaxed both physically and mentally. Perhaps it was because she felt more at ease after receiving the understanding from Xiaoman's family. This is probably the sense of forgiveness in human beings.
After a few days, Shen Qingwan had basically let go of the Xiaoman incident. Time really can dilute the pain.
She hid her sorrow deep in her heart, and she would always remember Xiao Man's kindness. Lian Yun also slowly recovered, no longer depressed, and found many things to do to forget her.
Shen Qingwan returned to her old life and sat back in the study. Only when she calmed down could she use her wisest mind to catch the murderer who wanted to frame her but killed Xiaoman instead.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea." Lianyun knocked on the study door and only brought in the tea after receiving her response.
Because she liked reading and playing chess, both of which were extremely tiring for the eyes, Lianyun went to the Imperial Hospital to ask the imperial physician for wolfberries that could improve eyesight, and she soaked them in water for her to drink every day.
Only Lianyun and Xiaoman were allowed to enter her study. Now that Xiaoman was no longer there, Lianyun had to do everything alone.
Shen Qingwan glanced at her casually, and was relieved to see that Lianyun looked calm and stable.
But there was a dark spot under her eyes, probably because she had not had enough rest and was tired from the hard work in the past few days, which made her feel a little bit reluctant.
Xiaoman’s departure taught her the lesson of cherishing, and she will not make the same mistake a second time.
His eyes moved back to the book, but his mind had already drifted away. "Lianyun, have you gotten used to it these days?"
Without Xiaoman around, many things had to be taken over by her, simply because she trusted them the most, and she had to do it until someone else was found to replace them.
Lianyun shook her head firmly. She couldn't accept the news of Xiaoman's death and had been neglecting her own queen in the past few days. Now that she has come to her senses, how dare she complain about being tired
Shen Qingwan shook her head helplessly, put down the book in her hand, walked to the table and drank the wolfberry tea she handed over, and said indifferently, "You have worked hard these days, I will find someone to share your burden as soon as possible."
"Your Highness, please don't say that. You are embarrassing me." Lian Yun immediately frowned and advised, "It is my blessing to be able to serve you, Your Highness. How dare you ask for so much?"
"You are the person I trust the most, how can I ask you to do such trivial things?" She is also a stubborn person, once she makes a decision, even ten oxen cannot pull her back.
It just so happened that Fu Yuheng came here a few days ago and mentioned to her the matter of selecting new palace maids. She didn't take it to heart at that time, but now she really needs to think about it.
After the court session, Fu Yuheng returned to the imperial study. After reviewing the memorials for a while, he suddenly thought of something and called Sun Ning to question him.
"How is Concubine Xian these past two days?" I haven't visited her today, so I'm a little worried. "Is she feeling better?"
Sun Ning naturally understood what he meant and smiled brightly, "The Concubine Xian is much better now." He cared about her so much, how could he not be more attentive.
Hearing this, he nodded with satisfaction. The expression on his handsome face relaxed a little, and there was more gentleness in his brows when he mentioned Shen Qingwan, "What did she do today?" For some reason, he just wanted to know what she did, as if he would feel satisfied only when he knew it.
Sun Ning suppressed his smile and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty is quiet and has been staying in the study reading a book all morning."
He was still capable of finding out what Shen Qingwan had done, and continued with a hint of sarcasm, "If the emperor really wants to know, he can go and see for himself, so as to save the queen from being bored."
Hearing the teasing tone in his voice, Fu Yuheng did not feel angry at all. He just glanced at him coldly and said, "I think you have become more courageous recently!"
If you weren't so brave, how could you dare to tease him
Sun Ning complained in his heart: Isn't it because Your Majesty is in a good mood that I dare to joke with you
I only dare to think about this in my mind and don't have the courage to say it out loud.
But what Sun Ning said made sense. Thinking of this, he quickened his hands' movements, straightened his face, and tried to finish the examination as soon as possible and go see her.
By the time she finished marking the papers, it was already past lunch time. Shen Qingwan had just finished lunch and had been reading for the whole morning, so she suddenly felt a little tired. Just as she was about to go to the couch to rest for a while, she heard a message from outside.
"Your Highness."
Although Shen Qingwan frowned, she felt happy in her heart. He had come to see her for several days in a row, and she thought he would not come today, but he was the same as before.
She went up to him and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"Hurry up." Xu helped her up and took her to the couch. Shen Qingwan thought that it was just past lunch time and asked, "Your Majesty, have you had lunch?"
Before Fu Yuheng could answer, Sun Ning said with a smile, "The Emperor was in a hurry to see the Empress. He just put down the memorial and came here. How could he have time to eat?"
Fu Yuheng glanced at her awkwardly, and then glared at him with a hint of anger, but Sun Ning lowered his head and smiled, "I know I was wrong."
After saying that, he led all the palace maids to retreat. Shen Qingwan's cheeks were slightly red, and she turned her eyes unnaturally, "Does the emperor want to announce the meal?"
"No need, I'm not hungry yet."
Shen Qingwan didn't try to persuade her anymore. It was better to just keep some words in mind.
"Sun Ning's words..." After a few seconds of silence, Fu Yuheng spoke somewhat uncomfortably, pressing his fist to his lips to hide his embarrassment.
Seeing this, she couldn't help but chuckle, but when she looked up again, she was serious, even a little puzzled, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand."
So Shen Qingwan is a smart person, she understood everything and knew the limits, but Fu Yuheng felt even more awkward. In the end, he couldn't help but hold his face tight and whispered, "Really."
The voice was so soft that Shen Qingwan thought for a moment it was an illusion. When she wanted to confirm it again, he had already regained his composure, as if the person who was uneasy just now was not him.
The two of them had nothing to say and didn't feel awkward.
Fu Yuheng looked around the hall, as if thinking about something.
"I see that your palace is a bit deserted. How about selecting a few more palace maids to serve you?" He knew that Shen Qingwan valued Lianyun and Xiaoman the most, and now that one of them was missing, she would inevitably be too busy to handle it.
She had the same idea in mind. "I thought so too. I don't want Lianyun to suffer too much."
Fu Yuheng nodded and said, "Let the emperor select the maids for you. He will pick a few smart ones and let you choose."
He also didn't want to tire her out. It was already difficult for her to organize the talent show before, so why would he be willing to let her do this little thing now
And she didn't want to bother herself, so she agreed. Xiao Shushen shouldn't dare to play any tricks, after all, this was the order he sent.
Originally, Xiao Shushen was very unhappy that Fu Yuheng had been visiting him for several days in a row, and now he actually wanted her to select a group of palace maids for her!
Thinking of this, Xiao Shushen felt her blood boiling.