The Shen family was decorated with lanterns and decorations in the shortest possible time and tidied up. The principal figures in each house of the Shen family gathered at the ancestral home to welcome His Highness Jian Guo.
After a few simple greetings, everyone invited Li Ye into Shen's house like stars holding the moon.
Li Ye had a special purpose for coming to the Shen family, and Shen Yizhi also knew it. He quickly sent all the clan members away, and the Shen family's ancestral home became quiet again.
Shen Yizhi's three sons were all serving as officials outside, so he asked his nephew Shen Yu to lead the governor to meet his daughter and grandson.
There were not many servants in the mansion, and the entire Shen Mansion seemed very quiet. In addition, the place was a bit humid, the walls of the courtyard were covered with moss, and there were many old trees that were over a hundred years old. The entire mansion looked very ancient.
Walking into an inner courtyard, Shen Yu suddenly stopped and whispered: "I have to tell your highness something. The emperor's eldest grandson has passed away."
Li Ye was surprised, "When did it happen?"
"The beginning of the year!"
Shen Yu sighed and added: "He came to Shen's house at the end of last year, and something abnormal soon appeared. We asked Lu Anfeng, a famous doctor from Jiangnan, to diagnose him, but we found that he would not survive the spring."
Li Ye frowned, "What's the reason?"
"Dr. Lu said that his toxicity was only temporarily suppressed, but it was not resolved. As the potency of the drug decreased, the toxicity began to spread. Finally, the toxicity invaded his heart and he died."
Li Ye was speechless for a long time. Li Shi actually died. He was Tang Dezong in history. Unfortunately, in this life, he was poisoned by Li Fuguo. Although his life was saved by his miracle medicine, his brain was damaged because he had been unconscious for too long. His body was severely damaged and he became a fool when he woke up.
Li Ye thought he would live stupidly for more than ten years, but he didn't expect that he would die in just one year.
Li Ye shook his head. He didn't care about Li Shi's death, but he was a little worried about Shen Zhenzhu.
"Where is the princess? I want to see her."
"Princess is okay, please come with me, Your Highness!"
Li Ye quickly followed Shen Yu through a far gate. In front of him was a long corridor, and he could faintly hear the girl's laughter.
Li Ye stopped in the corridor and saw a young girl blindfolded by a black cloth in the open space near the pool, groping with her hands. Beside her, there were two other girls playing hide and seek with her.
One of the girls caught Li Ye's attention. She was about sixteen or seventeen years old. She was very beautiful, with skin as white as snow, and a graceful figure. She was wearing a red dress and holding a round fan. She was very light. Although Li Ye was not a womanizer, People, but beautiful things always make people feel refreshed and happy.
Shen Yu, who was accompanying him, noticed that Li Ye's eyes were a little eager. He followed his gaze and found that he was looking at the girl in the red dress. His heart moved, and he smiled and whispered to Li Ye: "The three of them are all my eldest brothers. My daughter, the one in the red dress is Shen Li, she is seventeen years old."
"oh!"
Li Ye quickly looked away, a little embarrassed, and asked: "How is the princess doing now?"
"Thank you, Your Highness, I am in good condition!"
When Li Ye turned around, he saw Shen Zhenzhu standing a dozen steps behind him, looking at him with a smile on his face.
The last time I saw her was at the funeral of the former crown prince Li Yu. She was wearing sackcloth and mourning. Now she has returned to her normal attire, but her appearance is still dignified and beautiful, and her eyes are like autumn water, with a hint of sadness.
Shen Zhenzhu smiled and stepped forward to give a blessing gift, "Your Highness is welcome to be a guest in Shen Mansion!"
"I came to Jiangnan for inspection. I heard that my old friend is here, so I came here to visit." Li Ye also smiled slightly.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Please take a seat in the hall!"
Shen Yu knew that he was redundant and that he could not listen to the conversation between the former Crown Princess and His Royal Highness. He left first and hurriedly went to find the head of the family.
When Li Ye walked into the hall, he saw several short wide chairs placed there. This made him startled. He had just been chatting with Shen Yizhi for a few words, but the couch forced him to sit cross-legged.
Shen Zhenzhu smiled lightly, "I guess Your Highness is not used to sitting on couches, so I prepared a few low chairs."
Li Ye secretly praised him, he smiled slightly and said: "Madam, do you know that I am coming?"
Shen Zhenzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "I am very happy to see my old friend in Jiangnan."
"Madam, please return to Chang'an! I will make arrangements for Madam."
Shen Pearl shook her head, "I don't want to go to the sad place. I feel more at peace here."
Li Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Hasn't Madam ever considered remarrying?"
Shen Zhenzhu's pretty face turned red, and then she sighed, "My heart has stopped and I don't want to think about getting married anymore."
"but"
Li Ye wanted to say something, but didn't know how to speak.
Shen Pearl whispered again: "But I am still very grateful to Your Highness. When I heard the news of Li Fuguo's conferment, the hatred in my heart was finally relieved."
"You're welcome, madam."
Li Ye smiled and said: "I am considering marrying with the Jiangnan family and seeking support from the Jiangnan family. Does Madam have a suitable introduction?"
"I'm afraid His Highness's demands are too high."
"My requirements are not high, I just like the lady!"
Shen Zhenzhu suddenly blushed with embarrassment, lowered her head and whispered: "Your Highness, please pay attention to your identity when you speak!"
Li Ye smiled slightly and said: "I came to Jiangnan actually to visit my wife. I got what I wanted today, and I will go back tomorrow."
Li Ye stood up and said: "Madam is actually still young. She can have another child and raise her properly. Once you have a child, you will have hope in life and you will slowly forget the pain. I will stay here tonight. Madam, please think again!"
After speaking, Li Ye stood up and left, and the maid at the door quickly led him the way.
Shen Zhenzhu looked up at Li Ye's retreating back, feeling confused for a moment.
At two o'clock in the morning, Li Ye suddenly heard the soldiers in the yard shouting and asking: "Who is it?"
"It's me, I have something to ask Your Highness!"
It was Shen Zhenzhu's voice. She was indeed here. Li Ye felt hot in his heart and quickly ordered: "Please come in, madam!"
After a moment, the door opened slightly, Shen Zhenzhu walked in, and then the door closed again.
Li Ye stepped forward and gently held her in his arms. He felt that Shen Zhenzhu was trembling all over, so he gently touched her pretty face, smiled in her ear and asked: "You came to me, do you want to have another baby?" child?"
Shen Pearl's face turned red and she nodded slightly, "I dream of having another child and raising them again, but I can't meet a man I can accept."
Li Ye whispered in her ear: "I understand your thoughts, but I don't want to force you. If you don't want to, you can go back now!"
"I do!"
Shen Zhenzhu raised her head and looked at Li Ye, her originally confused eyes gradually became firm.
"Apart from my husband, the only one who is worthy of me is His Highness, but His Highness said that he is leaving tomorrow, so I can only muster up the courage to come to His Highness, I"
Li Ye suddenly lowered his head and kissed her lips. Under Li Ye's intense and passionate kiss, Shen Pearl's last bit of reserve slowly melted away, and she began to kiss Li Ye back forgetfully.
Li Ye picked up her legs and carried her into the back room.
There is a poem that says:
The jade furnace is made of ice and mandarin duck brocade, and the powder melts incense and sweats the mountain pillow.
There was the sound of a windmill outside the curtain, and I raised my eyebrows and smiled in surprise.
The willow shade is light and deserted, and the cicada hairpin has fallen from the temples.
I have to work hard all my life to make you happy today.
After the rain stopped and the clouds dispersed, Shen Zhenzhu lay on Li Ye's chest, her pretty face flushed and her beautiful eyes slightly closed, as if she was still in a dream.
After a long time, she sighed softly: "I didn't know until today that my life has been in vain."
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[Why did Shen Zhenzhu come to Li Ye at night? The matter is not that simple. I will explain it in detail later. 】