"It's useless if you don't admit it." Sheng Zhiyao smiled and took Sheng Hangu's arm and shook it, "Third brother, if you don't help me, be careful that I file a complaint with my father."

"No, no, no, no, hurry up, don't be late." Sheng Hangu hurriedly pulled Sheng Zhiyao away and ran away.

Sheng Zhiyao giggled happily.

"Let's go, Yuan Chen is still waiting for us at the door."

The three brothers and sisters got on the carriage. Yuan Chen had been waiting for a long time. The four of them sat in the carriage talking and laughing. After a while, they arrived outside the palace. There were already palace people waiting at the entrance of the palace. When they got off the carriage, they were led into the palace.

Waiting in the garden.

Sheng Zhiyao admired the fresh and elegant decoration in the Imperial Garden, admiring repeatedly: "It hasn't been long since spring, and the Imperial Garden is like this. Wouldn't it be even more beautiful in summer?"

Feng Yuanchen smiled and patted her shoulder: "This is because the gardeners in the palace are good at their craftsmanship. I will bring you here when summer comes."

Sheng Zhiyao smiled with eyes curled up: "That's good."

Sheng Hancheng looked at her bright smile and couldn't help but smile: "Okay, sit down obediently, here are some fruits, you can eat them first."

Sheng Zhiyao nodded: "Don't worry, I'm not greedy."

"It's weird if you're not greedy." Sheng Hancheng said with a smile.

Sheng Zhiyao stuck out her tongue at him, put a grape into her mouth and chewed it slowly.

Sheng Hancheng looked at her cute and innocent appearance and felt warm in his heart.

There are four brothers and sisters. He is older, has practiced martial arts since childhood, and has a tough character, so his father does not favor him, but treats the three sons equally. Mother loves the eldest brother Sheng Hanmo the most. After all, he is the first child, so she naturally prefers him.

, since my sister was born, the focus of the whole family has revolved around Sheng Zhiyao. After all, the only girl in the Hou family must be pampered.

Sheng Zhiyao was lively and smart, so she was liked by the old marquis. The three brothers had also loved and doted on her since they were young, treating her as a treasure in their hands.

Fortunately, my younger sister lived up to her expectations and was proficient in all aspects of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Not only that, she had a cheerful and heroic temperament, was knowledgeable about general matters, and had good medical skills, so she was deeply favored by the emperor.

Ever since he and King Chen went to the frontier to join the army, Sheng Hancheng had been given an official position after he came back. Although it was not high, it was from the fifth rank, and His Majesty also specially arranged for him to be the commander in King Chen's military camp.

He was also in charge of Shang Zhou's most important armory, so although his official position was not high, he held military power and had a stable position.

This time, his sister suggested that he also prepare to take the martial arts examination. It will not be long before his official rank will be promoted, and his official career will be much smoother by then.

Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the soft and sweet laughter of a woman from a distance. Sheng Hancheng looked up and saw Yu Manrou coming towards him with a group of female relatives, and couldn't help but frowned slightly.

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Sheng Zhiyao, however, was minding her own business after finishing a bunch of grapes. When she raised her eyes, she found that her third brother Sheng Hangu was staring at her. She was so frightened that she shrank back and stared at him warily.

"Why are you staring at me like this, trying to get money or kill me?"

"Look who's here." Sheng Hangu approached her and whispered.

"Who?" Sheng Zhiyao asked in confusion, following his line of sight and looking ahead.

When her eyes came into contact with Yu Manrou, Yu Manrou also happened to face her.

Yu Manrou's face suddenly stiffened, her fists clenched tightly at her sides, and she gritted her teeth, hating her expression so much.

Sheng Zhiyao helplessly shrugged her shoulders and spread her hands.

She didn't provoke her. After all, she was the one who stole her fiancé first. How could it be her fault?

"Third brother." Sheng Zhiyao retracted her gaze and turned to look at Sheng Hangu, her voice soft and gentle.

"Well, why are you suddenly talking to me in this tone? I'm scared." Sheng Hangu curled his lips.

Sheng Zhiyao laughed loudly.

"Third brother, I want to eat that grape."

"Here!" Sheng Hangu handed it over, "Be normal, I always think you have some conspiracy."

Sheng Zhiyao took it and ate it with a smile: "No."

"You go ahead and lie to the devil." Sheng Hangu gave her a look of disdain.

The two of them were bickering as if no one was watching. Feng Yuanchen and Sheng Hancheng next to them looked at each other.

He smiled, shook his head, and continued chatting.

Seeing this, Sheng Zhiyao stood up her chest and raised her neck as if refusing to admit defeat, looking proud and confident.

Yu Manrou's face became even more distorted, and she glared at her hatefully.

Not to be outdone, Sheng Zhiyao rolled her eyes and turned to chat with Feng Yuanchen.

Sheng Zhiyao pulled his sleeve and said coquettishly: "Yuan Chen, if I become famous in one battle later, you will have many competitors."

Feng Yuanchen laughed: "That's right, I'm in danger now."

Hearing this, Sheng Zhiyao smiled brightly and tilted her head to look at him: "Then you have to work hard."

Feng Yuanchen tapped her forehead, his smile was still warm and his eyes were soft, like the warm winter sun shining on the lake, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Sheng Hancheng and Sheng Hangu on the side exchanged glances and laughed in unison.

Sheng Zhiyao held Feng Yuanchen's arm and leaned closely on his shoulder. The back view of the two boys and girls holding each other made people couldn't take their eyes away and made others envious.

"Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived." Cui Eunuch's high-pitched voice echoed throughout the Imperial Garden.

Everyone hurriedly knelt down on the ground and saluted.

The emperor waved off his courtesy, walked up the steps and climbed onto the dragon chair, surrounded by his guards and eunuchs, overlooking the courtiers below.

Feng Yuanchen also silently walked forward with Sheng Zhiyao and sat under the emperor and empress respectively.

"Today's banquet is just for everyone to exchange ideas and learn. There is no need to be too restrictive." The emperor eased the atmosphere and said, looking down, "Today, the queen and I specially invited our famous and talented woman from Shangzhou, the most talented woman in Shangzhou.

, in the Duke’s Mansion, Miss Yu Manrou.”

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to the girl standing in the hall.

When Yu Manrou heard the emperor praising her like this, a flush of excitement appeared on her face, and she saluted Yingying: "My maid, please see the emperor. Long live, long live, long live my emperor!"

She was dressed in a pink and purple gauze dress, with a graceful figure, a face like a hibiscus, eyes like autumn waves, and a faint smile on her lips. She was dignified and quiet, and her manners were generous. She was indeed a talented woman.

"Manrou, please come back soon." The emperor said with a smile, "You can come here to give these children some encouragement."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliments. My daughter is frightened." Yu Manrou said softly, her eyes fell on Feng Yuanchen, who was sitting beside the emperor, and her eyes suddenly filled with ripples.

Sheng Zhiyao followed her gaze and cursed vixen in her heart.

Feng Yuanchen sat on the left side of the emperor, wearing a crescent white brocade robe, with a tall and slender figure, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, staring at Sheng Zhiyao like a monster with a pair of strange eyes, without caring about the feelings of those below.
Chapter completed!