The newlyweds were replaced with new wives, and the medical concubine entered the palace and killed

Chapter 215 I Want to See That Woman

Snowflakes drifted down from the sky. When Long Shang returned to the palace, the imperial guards who had surrounded it had already retreated. Gu Lingyue and Tang Shi were preparing ingredients for hot pot.

She knew the palace was in turmoil today, but she also believed that Long Shang could easily resolve the situation.

After all, Long Shang's men all had pistols given to them by her. If they could lose to people who use cold weapons, then they would be too weak.

She took out some dipping sauce for hot pot from her storage space, as well as hot pot base, and even some of her favorite ingredients such as glass noodles, sweet potatoes, and enoki mushrooms, and she took out a lot of each of them.

Now that Emperor Tianqi knows that Long Shang's mother is still alive and at Prince Jing's residence, there's nothing left to hide. She invited Zhan Qinyi and Kou Shijun to the main hall as a welcome feast.

Moreover, she took out a lot of everything and had Yun Shu take some of those things to the Tang family as well. Eating hot pot on a snowy day is a particularly enjoyable thing, so it's a good opportunity for them to try it too.

Gu Lingyue took those things in her and Long Shang's room. Yun Jin and the others were already used to their princess taking out some strange things from time to time.

She also asked Yun Jin to send some over to Yang Yanru, in case she felt awkward eating with them.

Gu Lingyue introduced Zhan Qinyi to Tang Shi. Although Zhan Qinyi wasn't particularly enthusiastic this time, she didn't give Tang Shi a hard time either, and the atmosphere was relatively harmonious.

When Long Shang reached the entrance of the main hall, he smelled an enticing aroma. He took a deep breath and then stepped inside.

When he saw the lively scene in the main hall, he narrowed his eyes slightly and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

When Gu Lingyue heard footsteps at the door, she looked up and saw Long Shang. She smiled and said, "You're here. It's time to wash up and have dinner."

"it is good."

Yun Jin quickly fetched water for Long Shang to wash his hands. Zhan Qinyi looked at Long Shang, wanting to ask something, but after glancing at everyone in the room, she said nothing.

Kou Shijun didn't ask any further questions, but simply greeted Long Shang as a polite gesture.

After finishing their meal, Tang knew that Zhan Qinyi must have something to say to Long Shang, so she used the excuse of digesting her food to leave with Gu Chenrui, Wei Yingying, and the others. Gu Lingyue didn't want to get involved in their affairs, so she left with them.

Zhan Qinyi looked at Long Shang and asked, "What exactly happened in the palace?"

The people they sent out came back saying that the Shen family's property had been confiscated and members of the Shen family had been sentenced to exile. Since the Shen family was finished, what about that woman? Was she also doomed?

At this moment, Zhan Qinyi's face showed urgency.

Besides the Lü family, the Shen family was the only other family to target the First Manor.

The Lü family is gone. Although she didn't do it herself, she still felt somewhat comforted as long as they didn't have a good ending.

Long Shang didn't hide anything and recounted what had happened in the palace.

Upon hearing that Empress Shen had been banished to the Cold Palace, Zhan Qinyi felt a mix of emotions.

Logically, she should be happy that her enemy has received his due punishment, but she just can't be happy.

So many people in the First Village were brutally murdered because of her stupidity. This guilt tormented her. If it weren't for the thought of not being able to avenge her great grudge, she wouldn't have been able to persevere for so many years.

But now that her enemies are getting their comeuppance, she seems to have lost her way.

Kou Shijun seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, and gently squeezed her hand, "You promised to travel around with me."

Zhan Qinyi turned to look at Kou Shijun, and looking into his gentle eyes, she felt a warm glow in her heart.

She nodded, "Okay."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Long Shang frowned slightly as he watched his mother and Kou Shijun's actions, but quickly returned to normal.

At this moment, Zhan Qinyi said, "I want to see that woman."

Long Shang had long anticipated that his mother would make such a request, and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"I will make the arrangements. Someone will take you to the palace tomorrow."

When Long Shang returned to Zizhu Pavilion, he saw that Gu Lingyue was still awake, wrapped in a blanket on the bed, telling stories to the baby in her belly.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" Long Shang walked to the charcoal fire to warm himself.

"I'm not sleepy yet, so I'll tell him a story." Gu Lingyue stroked her belly, her face beaming with happiness.

Long Shang's body was already warm from the heat. He walked to the bedside, sat down, and pulled Gu Lingyue into his arms.

Gu Lingyue felt the warmth from his chest and closed her eyes to enjoy the rare moment of tranquility.

Long Shang lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then said, "After I finish these busy days, I will talk to Father about taking a break, and then I will stay at the manor with you."

In fact, Long Shang didn't really want to get involved in the affairs of the court. His only concern right now was Gu Lingyue and the child in her womb.

"Okay," Gu Lingyue said directly, without any pretense.