Sick Man Turns Out to be a General

0Regarding the empress dowager's birthday banquet, Shen Jingli only wanted to go and try his best, he did not want to be in the spotlight, nor did he want to be hated by others. If it were not for the fact that he had the title of County Prince and Mu Chen was an official within the imperial court, he would not even want to take a step into the palace.    

    

Not only are there many rules, the people inside are narrow-minded. No matter what you do, you have to guess who you are.    

    

They were not tired, and he did not want to tire himself.    

    

However, there was someone who didn't want to let him go. When the birthday banquet was only ten days away, the Empress Dowager summoned him to the palace.    

    

Upon hearing this news, Shen Jingli felt his head aching. It was not that the empress dowager would always pay respects to Buddha, other than grand banquets, she would usually not invite anyone else.    

    

In addition, in order to prevent others from disturbing the empress dowager's peace and quiet, the emperor even exempted himself from the daily sight of the province. Other than the empress and a few more docile princes and princesses, no one else was allowed to see the empress dowager without being summoned.    

    

Under the care of the young generation, Shen Jingli changed into a new set of clothes and was about to leave when he was stopped by the mama that came to the palace.    

    

"Master of the County Prince, you can't just leave." Wang mama stood in front of Shen Jingli, looking at his makeup with disdain. She turned around and scolded Nian Hua, "How did you become a servant? You actually made such a shabby makeup for the County Prince, and threw people into the palace, can you afford to pay for it? "    

    

His age was strange from being scolded. His master didn't like those seductive makeup, so he wasn't allowed to put on such thick makeup. He didn't even allow people in the mansion to put on big red makeup. He said he looked creepy, but there was nothing he could do about it?    

    

But facing the mama that came from the palace and the people at the empress's side, he didn't dare speak back. Otherwise, even if he offended Wang mama, his master might not be able to protect him.    

    

The youth respectfully bowed, not daring to say a single word.    

    

"Why can't I go out?" Shen Jingli looked at the clothes on his body, it was the official's uniform that the County Prince should be wearing, there was nothing wrong with it?    

    

Wang mama saw that Shen Jingli did not know anything and was extremely angry. He was indeed a country bumpkin who did not understand etiquette at all.    

    

In these past few days, when she came to the County Prince's Mansion, Shen Jingli had people entertain her, and eat and drink to his heart's content. He didn't even want to meet him properly, not to mention teaching him etiquette.    

    

"Look at your current appearance? How can you be so embarrassed to go out and meet people? " Wang mama pulled him in front of the bronze mirror, pointing at it while swearing at him.    

    

Shen Jingli looked at himself in the mirror, his clothes were neat and he looked pretty, one glance was enough to tell that he was a good youth with deep roots and red, where could he not see people?    

    

Is it because he didn't draw a red monkey butt? Without smearing powder, how could he conceal his original appearance?    

    

What sort of aesthetic beauty did the people of this era possess?    

    

"I think I look pretty good like this?"    

    

"You, you … "You, you never change …" Wang mama was so angry that she almost died, her trembling finger was pointing at Shen Jingli, trembling uncontrollably.    

    

"That's enough. If something happens, I'll take care of it myself. You don't need to worry about it." If he really did paint a monkey butt, then he wouldn't dare to go out and meet people. That would simply throw his face into the twenty-first century.    

    

Wang mama covered her forehead, her eyes slightly closed, almost fainting on the spot. A second tier maidservant hurriedly caught her, and reached out to pinch her among the people.    

    

Shen Jingli was too lazy to bother with Wang mama. After greeting her, he got on the horse carriage and left.    

    

After pressing the button, Lady Wang slowly woke up. She pointed at the door and cursed, "A country bumpkin has no manners. As a double, he actually …"    

    

Grandma Wang was so angry that her eyes rolled back and she fainted again.    

    

Shen Jingli entered the palace and was led directly to the empress dowager's Tzu Ning Palace by an eunuch.    

    

Along the way, he met the lawless Noble Consort Zheng. She was accompanied by the Beauty Zheng who was pregnant, so he respectfully retreated to the side. The Noble Consort Zheng arrogantly snorted, but didn't make things difficult for him.    

    

Tsk tsk tsk, the Noble Consort Zheng suddenly grew a brain?    

    

Actually, it wasn't that the Noble Consort Zheng didn't want to find trouble with him, but that he had been summoned by the empress dowager this time.    

    

However, Shen Jingli did not have any self-abuse tendencies, it would be the best if Noble Consort Zheng did not find trouble with him.    

    

After the Noble Consort Zheng left, Shen Jingli arrived at the empress dowager's palace safely.    

    

At sixty-five, the empress dowager looked to be in good spirits. She wore a dark golden phoenix robe, sitting gracefully at the head of the table with a faint smile on her face.    

    

Ignoring the aura emitted from her body, he looked like a kind old granny, worthy of being the empress dowager of a nation. Shen Jingli bowed respectfully, not daring to take his guard down in the slightest.    

    

"Rise." The empress dowager raised her hand. "Someone, give this seat to the County Prince."    

    

Very quickly, two young eunuchs carried a chair over. Shen Jingli thanked them and casually sat down.    

    

The empress dowager smiled as she looked at him. "I heard from the empress that County Prince is an interesting person. It's true that I've met him today."    

    

Seeing the empress dowager's happy smile, Shen Jingli also laughed. In ancient times, the empress dowager held the authority of life and death in her hands.    

    

The empress dowager took a sip of tea and looked at Shen Jingli with interest. Seeing that Shen Jingli was neither servile nor overbearing, he rejoiced in his heart.    

    

"I've heard that you have a servant in your house who is very good at cooking. Is that true?" Her slender fingers slid across the cup, and Her Majesty's smile was one of undeniable majesty.    

    

"Yes, there is." Shen Jingli was a little curious. Why would the empress dowager ask this? Could it be that she wanted Lee Qi to enter the palace to make her some snacks?    

    

"I heard that he can cook a lot of snacks. Not only is it nice to look at, it's also very delicious."    

    

"He likes to mess around, but it's not necessarily delicious." He didn't dare to brag about his actions. If his actions didn't meet the empress dowager's taste, then she would give him the crime of cheating on the emperor. That wouldn't be fun at all.    

    

"Then let him think of some fancy refreshments for This Dowager's birthday party."    

    

They really wanted Lee Qi to come to the palace to make dessert?    

    

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"Mistress, what did you say?" Why didn't I understand? " Lee Qi, who was brought back from the shop by Shen Jingli, jumped in fright when he heard Shen Jingli's words.    

    

Shen Jingli leisurely drank his tea, looked at his excited appearance, and said calmly: "Calm down, wasn't it just the empress dowager asking you to think of a few unique pastries to entertain the officials during her birthday banquet? What are you so excited about?"    

    

The maidservant servants at the side were all dumbstruck. Aren't they all excited? That was the empress dowager's birthday banquet. How great of a blessing to be able to show her face in front of the empress dowager?    

    

"Mistress, is that … is that the empress dowager?" Aren't you excited? Not everyone had the chance to serve the Empress Dowager, so of course he would be happy if she took a fancy to him.    

    

What about the Empress Dowager? The palace compound was like a pool of muddy water, deep and muddy. If one was not careful, then one would fall head first into the river. If one fell in love with the empress dowager, it would be a good thing.    

    

"You have to be careful in this matter. It's not a casual matter for you to make snacks for the empress dowager. You have to be careful and wary of those who have enmity with our family." If not for the fact that he couldn't reject the empress dowager, he really didn't want Lee Qi to help him.    

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Seeing Shen Jingli's serious expression, Lee Qi's excited mood was extinguished, but he did not understand why Master was so worried.    

    

Nanny Jin by the side, upon hearing that, understood, her expression became serious, and extended her hand out to pull Lee Qi, "Master, what should we do? "Qi'er is still young and doesn't understand those twists and turns. What if she gets into trouble …"    

    

Nanny Jin simply did not dare to think further. If something really did happen, then it was not a matter of a single head.    

    

"There's still some time before the empress dowager's birthday feast, so we should discuss this properly. We must be well-behaved." There was no need to think too much about being in the limelight. In the eyes of the empress dowager, it might just block the path of others. He didn't want to attract unnecessary trouble.    

    

When Mu Chen returned at night, he saw Shen Jingli drawing on the desk.    

    

Hearing the voice, he raised his head, "I'm back, Jin Yu. I'm going to fetch some hot water to wash old master's face."    

    

He put down the pen in his hand and walked over. Mu Chen picked him up in his arms, "What are you worried about? You look like you're in a bad mood? "    

    

"Isn't it still about the empress dowager's birthday banquet?" He had already planned to keep a low profile, but what happened in the end? Her Majesty would also have to push him into the wind.    

    

When he was initially bestowed the title of County Prince, many people were unhappy. Now that the empress dowager had set her eyes on him, those people probably wanted to strangle him to death.    

    

"Aren't you ready?" he asked, picking up a strand of his unkempt hair.    

    

"We were originally prepared, but the empress dowager summoned me today, saying that Lee Qi would like to make some snacks for her birthday feast." Shen Jingli frowned.    

    

Jin Yu brought a bowl of water in. He wet the handkerchief and wrung it dry for Mu Chen to wipe his face and hands.    

    

"That brat Lee Qi, he doesn't know what's going on here. I'm afraid that he might have been sold, but he doesn't know anything."    

    

"Don't worry, I will make Wei Zuo look at him properly and definitely won't let anything happen to him."    

    

"Sure." It would be best if he thought too much into it, but he still had to prepare for the worst. "I'll have to change the congratulatory gift for the empress dowager. I've got a headache. What kind of gift should I prepare for her?"    

    

"You don't have to go out of your way to curry favor with her. Every year, at the festive season, hundreds of officials would come to the palace to deliver gifts. The empress dowager receives more gifts every year than you do in your storehouse. She's seen all sorts of things, so you don't have to worry too much about it."    

    

"I do. However, her attitude today clearly showed that she wanted me to give her something special. She was not stingy in praising me, saying that I can do it … " He was truly a little frightened at Her Majesty's praise.    

    

"The empress dowager really likes you."    

    

Well, he'd rather not like it.    

    

"Mama, Mama …" Xun Er ran over with his short legs and shouted loudly before he even entered the door.    

    

"Young Master, walk slowly, don't fall …" Jin Yu followed closely behind, afraid that Xun Er would fall to the ground.    

    

"Mama …" Xun Er ran towards Shen Jingli and threw himself onto his body, "Mama, hug."    

    

He extended both hands, and Shen Jingli bent down to pick him up, frowning he said: "You … "It's heavier again."    

    

Xun Er twisted his body in displeasure. He did not become heavier.    

    

"Mama, sleep."    

    

"You want to sleep with me tonight?"    

    

Shen Jingli rubbed his head, and gave him a kiss on the forehead. Recently, he had been busy with the shop's matters, and had neglected this little guy, so it was no wonder that the little guy was so worried.    

    

"Alright, let's sleep together."