Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 17 - The Perfect Nourishing Soup

Shen Roujia didn’t know about the previous complicated grudges, so she was a bit confused. “Wait a moment, I need to sort this out.”

“My brother was once suppressed by the Bai family?”

Gu Zhi nodded.

Shen Roujia suddenly let out a mocking laugh. “That Concubine Bai really has thick skin, always talking about favors.”

She looked at Gu Zhi, curious. “Gu Zhi, why didn’t I know about this? How did you find out?”

Gu Zhi didn’t hide anything and said, “There’s no secret that can’t be uncovered in this capital. After I returned, I started investigating the relations between noble families.”

“Many of the pieces of information came from the Hundred Knowledge Tower.”

Shen Roujia paused. “Hundred Knowledge Tower? What place is that?”

Gu Zhi shook his head. “Just an ordinary teahouse, but at night, you can exchange any information you want there. You can trade information for information, but it must be of equal value.”

Shen Roujia didn’t expect such a thing to exist.

Although she now had a general understanding, the relationship between the Bai family and them was still a mess.

Why did Shen Roujia marry into the Eastern Palace?

Why did the Bai family support them?

Gu Zhi sighed. “Stop thinking about it. I’ll have Chang Sheng take you back soon.”

Shen Roujia suddenly grabbed Gu Zhi’s sleeve. “Gu Zhi, let’s go together.”

Gu Zhi hesitated. “I won’t be able to go out later.”

Shen Roujia calmly interrupted him, “No, I meant… the Bai family.”

Chang Sheng escorted Shen Roujia to the palace walls.

“She asked me to follow your orders.”

Shen Roujia was puzzled. “Hmm? Weren’t you busy with something?”

Chang Sheng paused. “The person has been brought back. The master is investigating her mother’s death, which is related to some exotic spices.”

Shen Roujia nodded. “Alright.”

Somehow, Chang Sheng managed to find a set of eunuch’s clothes. The boy, clean and neat, concealed his sharp gaze, looking quite obedient.

Back in the courtyard, Shen Roujia didn’t rush to assign any tasks to Chang Sheng.

She planned to let him get familiar with the surroundings first, and then make plans.

Meanwhile, a teacup shattered with a loud crash. “Did you see it clearly?”

Xu Zening’s eyes were filled with anger as he stared at Gao Huaichang.

Gao Huaichang knelt on the ground. “Zisu just happened to witness it. The Crown Princess did indeed bring a young, unfamiliar eunuch into her room.”

Xu Zening gritted his teeth. “It would have been best if everything remained peaceful. Is this woman crazy? I endured all her previous antics, but this time she dares to bring a man back?”

Gao Huaichang stammered, “Your, Your Highness…”

Xu Zening took a few deep breaths, then snorted coldly. “Keep a close watch on her. See what she’s up to.”

Gao Huaichang hesitated briefly. “Yes.”

For the next few days, Shen Roujia was busy with social engagements.

On one hand, she tried to gather information from Concubine Bai, and on the other, she wanted to understand Xu Zening’s intentions.

Shen Roujia tied her apron and seriously studied the soup in the pot. “Doesn’t like sweets, huh? Such a picky kid.”

She casually threw a handful of goji berries into the pot, a mischievous smile on her face.

“Big sister will make sure you’re well taken care of.”

With nothing happening in the court, Prince Chun was merely reflecting on his mistakes, and no punishment had been handed down. This gave Shen Roujia some free time to mess with Xu Zening.

“Your Highness, Your Highness, I know you’re in the study!”

Gao Huaichang rubbed his temples. He hadn’t realized Shen Roujia was so persistent before.

“Your Highness, please go back and rest. His Highness is still busy.”

Shen Roujia’s eyes reddened instantly. “Why doesn’t His Highness want to see me suddenly?”

Gao Huaichang was exasperated. “It’s not that…”

Shen Roujia pushed past everyone and marched straight in.

“Your Highness, I’ve come to bring you some soup with love.”

As soon as Shen Roujia opened the door, she saw Rong Shuyao grinding ink for Xu Zening, her smile faltering slightly.

“Seems I came at a bad time.”

Xu Zening looked displeased, clearly not wanting to deal with her.

“What do you want?”

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Shen Roujia placed the soup in front of Xu Zening. “Can’t I care about you?”

Xu Zening frowned. “Leave it and go.”

Shen Roujia’s eyes were clear and a bit hurt, as if she and Xu Zening were truly in love. “Alright.”

Shen Roujia gave Rong Shuyao a meaningful glance before leaving, murmuring something to Gao Huaichang on her way out.

Rong Shuyao chuckled softly. “The Crown Princess is quite interesting.”

Xu Zening said nothing, instinctively lifting the lid of the soup bowl.

Rong Shuyao hurriedly tried to stop him. “Your Highness, you shouldn’t. What if she has ill intentions?”

Xu Zening sneered. “She wouldn’t dare.”

The soup smelled delicious, with a faint herbal fragrance.

Xu Zening, not feeling particularly annoyed, took a sip.

“What kind of soup is this?”

Gao Huaichang walked in just in time and awkwardly said, “Your Highness, the Crown Princess made it especially for you. It’s a Perfect Nourishing Soup.”

Xu Zening’s hand froze, and he started coughing violently, his face turning red. “Cough, cough, what?!”

Rong Shuyao anxiously patted his back.

Gao Huaichang lowered his head. “The Crown Princess also instructed that you must drink it all.”

Xu Zening angrily slammed the table. “Is she your master? Do you listen to her? Go, pour it out for the dogs!”

Xu Zening rarely lost his temper, even surprising Rong Shuyao. “Hurry up.”

Shen Roujia couldn’t hide her smile, while Chang Sheng followed her quietly, whispering, “I’ve almost finished investigating Morning Glow Palace.”

Shen Roujia nodded. “Good job.”

Chang Sheng hesitated before saying, “However, I caught a little rat in your courtyard recently.”

Shen Roujia looked at him, her smile fading. “Who?”

Chang Sheng answered, “Zisu.”

Shen Roujia nodded as if she had expected it. “Then it’s nothing. Go back to your work.”

Chang Sheng seemed puzzled by Shen Roujia, but he shook his head and left.

Shen Roujia glanced at the study, feeling particularly satisfied as she returned to her courtyard.

The night was silent, a shadow leaping lightly on the roof, opening a window, and slipping inside…

A few days later, Chang Sheng was urged by Shen Roujia to return to Gu Zhi’s side. Though Gu Zhi had helped replace those letters, solving the immediate crisis, Shen Roujia remained vigilant.

Xiao Fu rushed over, almost tripping.

“Your Highness, something has happened with His Highness!”

Shen Roujia frowned. “What is it?”

Xiao Fu caught his breath. “Your Highness, you should come and persuade him. The Emperor is here.”

Shen Roujia felt uneasy. “Quick, take me there.”

Xu Zening stubbornly gripped the handles of his wheelchair, refusing to turn around. “Father, I’ve thought it through. I’ve explained everything in my letters.”

A crowd had gathered around North Lake by the time Shen Roujia arrived, just in time to hear the whispers.