Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 19 - Why Are These Two Together?

Concubine Bai looked at Shen Roujia strangely.

Shen Roujia gently rubbed her fingertips together. “It is said, when parents love their children, they plan for their future. His Majesty is in his prime, why not take this opportunity to humble yourself a bit and plan well for the child in your belly?”

Concubine Bai gently stroked her belly, seemingly deep in thought.

Shen Roujia smiled. “No matter what, the bond between father and son is unbreakable, but for you, Your Highness, isn’t the Emperor’s favor the most important thing? Knowing what matters most is crucial, Your Highness.”

Concubine Bai suddenly looked at Shen Roujia with a serious expression. “You are indeed clever. Now I am even more reluctant to let you go easily.”

Shen Roujia showed no sign of nervousness and laughed softly. “You have so many troubles to deal with right now, how can you find time to deal with me? There’s another noble waiting to see you make a fool of yourself.”

Concubine Bai sneered. “Concubine Jia’s family were just horse slaves. How can she compare to me?”

Shen Roujia did not expose Concubine Bai’s insecurity and replied gently, “Horse slaves? I’ve heard that her family has now risen to the rank of Chief Commander of the Imperial Guard, first rank. As long as the northern border remains unsettled, the horse market is under their control. By then, you’ll have an even harder time guessing the Emperor’s thoughts.”

Concubine Bai glanced at Shen Roujia, as if a knot in her heart was slowly being untied.

What no one knew was that Prince Chun was not Concubine Bai’s biological son. Shen Roujia remembered this plot point well.

The Bai family was powerful, and the Emperor did not want Concubine Bai to have her own children. Prince Chun was actually born to a dancer, who was a foreigner and thus could not be given a title.

With no children of her own, Concubine Bai naturally raised Prince Chun.

Her current pregnancy was entirely unexpected.

Shen Roujia used Concubine Bai’s slight selfishness to stir the already delicate relationship between her and Prince Chun.

Observing the subtle changes in Concubine Bai’s expression, Shen Roujia felt a sense of relief.

In the Prime Minister’s residence, Shen Siqi threw the silks on the ground angrily. “Brother, I can’t stand any of these spoiled brats.”

Shen Hexuan followed behind her, calmly tidying up. “Siqi, I never said you had to agree.”

Shen Siqi paused and looked at Shen Hexuan. “What?”

Shen Hexuan smiled faintly. “It’s best to follow your heart.”

Shen Siqi lowered her head sadly. “If only Jiao Jiao could have understood this back then, she wouldn’t be in this situation now…”

Shen Hexuan waved his hand and looked around. “Jiao Jiao and that man’s matter is already half buried in the past. She has done more than enough. There’s no need to mention it anymore.”

“She has written to me. In a few days, I’ll find a way to send you all back to our maternal grandparents’ house.”

Shen Siqi’s eyes widened. “She wrote to you? What do you mean?”

Shen Hexuan ruffled Shen Siqi’s hair. “Jiao Jiao always keeps things to herself. I wish she could be more like you.”

Shen Siqi looked at her brother in confusion. “Brother, what do you mean?”

Shen Hexuan sighed deeply. “She wants to divorce the Crown Prince.”

Shen Siqi stared in disbelief.

“What? I’ve never heard of a Crown Princess divorcing the Crown Prince before. How can this be possible?”

Shen Siqi was so anxious that Shen Hexuan quickly hushed her. “Poor girl, always thinking of us. This idea she only shared with me, not involving you.”

Shen Siqi became even more indignant. “Brother, are you supporting her in this madness? She’s two years younger than me and all alone in the Eastern Palace. If we don’t help her, who will?”

Shen Hexuan sighed deeply. “Court politics change in an instant. The Eastern Palace is deeply entangled. She knows this as clear as day. All we can do is secure the Shen family’s position, so she has no worries.”

Shen Siqi lowered her head, feeling deeply powerless. “Brother, it would have been better if we hadn’t come to the capital.”

Shen Hexuan chuckled and shook his head. “Silly girl, what are you saying? Even if our parents are no longer here, I can still protect you.”

He patted Shen Siqi’s shoulder. “Don’t worry.”

Just as Shen Roujia was leaving the palace and passing through the corridors, she encountered Rong Shuyao.

Initially, Shen Roujia didn’t want to provoke her, as she had already interfered with her childhood sweetheart relationship due to her own presence.

But Rong Shuyao was indeed annoying, always looking for trouble with Shen Roujia.

“Well, it seems Your Highness and Concubine Bai have a good relationship.”

Shen Roujia frowned, feeling annoyed and wanting to avoid her.

Who knew that Rong Shuyao would be so shameless as to grab Shen Roujia’s arm. “What are you guilty of?”

Shen Roujia exhaled and, with a swift motion, flung Rong Shuyao’s hand away.

Before she could cry out in pain, Shen Roujia coldly said, “Chief Advisor Rong, please mind your manners.”

Rong Shuyao rubbed her wrist, tears welling in her eyes. “You, you…”

Shen Roujia raised her eyelids slightly. “And what am I guilty of?”

Rong Shuyao gritted her teeth. “You know that the Bai family and His Highness are at odds, yet you frequently associate with them. What are your intentions?”

Shen Roujia laughed. “My intentions? Even I don’t know.”

At that moment, the sound of footsteps approached, and Shen Roujia instinctively looked over.

It was Concubine Jia. “Oh, it’s quite lively here.”

Shen Roujia, not wanting to waste time, prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, Concubine Jia chuckled. “I heard about the Crown Princess risking her life to save His Highness. Very admirable indeed.”

Shen Roujia watched the exchange of glances between Concubine Jia and Rong Shuyao, instantly understanding that the two were colluding.

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“These are all my duties.”

Although Concubine Jia was said to be pregnant, her belly appeared flat. “Why don’t you come to my palace for a chat?”

Shen Roujia frowned, unsure of her intentions. “Forgive me, Your Highness, I’ve been out for a long time and feel dizzy. I need to go back and take my medicine.”

Wary of trouble, Shen Roujia kept her distance from Concubine Jia.

Concubine Jia not only didn’t leave but pressed closer.

“The Crown Princess has a delicate constitution, and naturally wouldn’t favor my humble abode. Shuyao, let’s go have tea.”

Shen Roujia lowered her gaze, knowing she had offended Concubine Jia before. Now that these two were together, who knew what mischief they were planning.

Just as Shen Roujia thought they were leaving, a figure in bright yellow appeared before Morning Glow Palace. Catching sight of the Emperor, Concubine Jia turned abruptly and lunged at Shen Roujia.

Realizing she was being set up, Shen Roujia decisively pushed Concubine Jia towards Rong Shuyao.

Two screams followed.

Shen Roujia, losing her balance, fell backward.