"What kind of explanation does A Yu want?" Shang Junlin understood that he was in the wrong last night, and Shen Yu got sick because of it.
"Imperial Physician Gu said that Your Majesty needs to restrain yourself. Then for the next month, Your Majesty should restrain yourself. I will ask Mu Xi to prepare another place for Your Majesty to sleep. Of course, Your Majesty can go back to your own palace if you want."
"Are these the only two choices?"
"Your Majesty's credibility with me has fallen to zero, so there are only these two choices."
Shen Yu didn't want to be woken up in the middle of the night again. After thinking about it, it was better to sleep separately.
Shang Junlin was very dissatisfied. He didn't want to be separated from Shen Yu. Even if it was just for a day, he didn't want to go anywhere else.
"I won't leave Yuzhang Palace." After a moment of silence, Shang Junlin said.
Shen Yu guessed that he wouldn't be willing to leave. Hearing this, he pulled himself out of the man's arms and lay back on the bed: "There are many palaces in Yuzhang Palace. Your Majesty can choose one to move in."
Shen Yu didn't have enough energy. Mu Xi brought him the medicine that she brewed. After drinking it, he slept for a while.
Shang Junlin hugged him and lay down for an hour. Then he got out of bed and went to the outer room to handle government affairs.
In the evening, Shen Yu was woken up by Shang Junlin for dinner.
After drinking the medicine and sleeping, Shen Yu's energy improved a lot. His body temperature also decreased. Shang Junlin brought a thick cloak and wrapped Shen Yu in it.
The food was placed in the outer room. Shang Junlin carried him out.
Because of Shen Yu's health, the dinner was made lightly. The cooks in Yuzhang Palace were good at cooking. Even if it was a light dish, it was still very appetizing.
Smelling the fragrance, Shen Yu's stomach growled. He only ate a bowl of porridge for the whole day. He was already hungry.
Shang Junlin showed unparalleled patience in serving Shen Yu. As the Emperor, he was willing to do these small things for Shen Yu.
Shen Yu was already used to Shang Junlin's meticulous care. She leaned on the man's shoulder and ate her fill.
Shen Yu slept a lot during the day, so she was very energetic at night. She couldn't fall asleep, so she wrapped herself in a thick cloak and leaned on the soft couch to read Shang Junlin's reports.
After the King of Yue was captured, there were still many things that Shang Junlin had to deal with.
On the contrary, Shen Yu's life was more leisurely.
The news of the King of Yue's defeat spread to all parts of the Great Huan Kingdom. Since it was close to the end of the year, all the vassals sent a lot of things to Shen Yu. They wanted him to test the Emperor's attitude.
Although they didn't participate in the King of Yue's rebellion, they were all vassals. It was impossible for them not to have any interactions. Now that the King of Yue was captured, they were very worried about whether they would be implicated.
Shang Junlin had always wanted to take action against the vassals and take back their excessive control over their fiefs. Now was not a good time.
Shen Yu and Shang Junlin went to see the "congratulatory gifts" sent by the vassals. These things were first sent to a small village outside the palace. Then, the Hidden Dragon Guards secretly transported them to the Imperial Palace and put them in Yuzhang Palace.
Vermilion boxes were neatly placed in the courtyard. Little Eunuch Meng was taking people to register. When he saw them, he put down what he was doing and came over to salute.
Eunuch Meng Junior was Eunuch Meng's godson. Back then, Shen Yu had deliberately selected him because he saw that Eunuch Meng was reliable in handling matters. The facts proved that this was indeed the case. Since Yuzhang Palace was handed over to him to manage, Shen Yu did not need to worry too much.
"You don't need to be so polite. Is everything here?" Shen Yu looked at the boxes in the courtyard that were almost full and asked.
"A part of it has been put in the warehouse. This is not finished yet." Little Eunuch Meng called a little eunuch, took the register from his hand, and presented it to Shen Yu: "Guijun, please take a look."
Shen Yu took it: "You go ahead. His Majesty and I will take a look."
Little Eunuch Meng knew that the two of them didn't like to be disturbed when they were together. So, he took the palace servants and retreated to the side to continue the unfinished business.
Shen Yu opened the register and took a look: "They are willing to spend money."
All the things sent were exquisite and priceless.
Shang Junlin casually opened the box beside his leg, and dazzling gems came into view. Shen Yu picked up one of the red gems and played with it in his hand.
"It seems that the supplies to aid Subei are not worth mentioning to them." Shang Junlin's gaze fell on Shen Yu's hand.
Shen Yu's hand was white and slender. There was no imperfection in it. At this moment, when he held the blood-red gem, it made his skin look even whiter and more lustrous. It was more eye-catching than the gem.
Shang Junlin's eyes darkened.
Because he made Shen Yu unhappy last time, he hadn't been close to Shen Yu for a long time. If he didn't try his best, he might not be able to enter Shen Yu's bedroom.
It was useless to enter. Shen Yu said that he didn't want him to sleep on the bed. Shang Junlin had to order the palace servants to put a small couch next to him. He slept on the couch at night.
After playing with the gem for a while, Shen Yu put it back uninterestedly: "The taxes from the feudal lords' fiefdoms are directly given to them. There are also the subsidies from the imperial court and the filial piety from the subordinates. It's normal to be able to give so many good things."
"I know," Shang Junlin opened the other boxes. Each box was priceless. "The imperial court spends a lot of money every year to feed these people's ambitions."
"Now, these things are back in His Majesty's hands, aren't they?" Shen Yu walked over and held Shang Junlin's hand.
"A Yu is right. Do you like these things, A Yu?"
"Of course I like them," Shen Yu curved his eyes. "I have already sent half of them to His Majesty's private warehouse."
"If you like them, you can keep them with you." Shang Junlin rubbed Shen Yu's fingers.
Shen Yu shook his head: "Liking them is one thing. I can't use so many of them. Giving half of them to His Majesty is my goodwill. His Majesty has given me so much. I also want to do something for His Majesty."
Just like he knew that Shang Junlin wouldn't lack these treasures, he would give them to him if he wanted to.
"I heard that His Majesty dismissed Duke Zhenbei?" This news was heard from Mu Xi. Shang Junlin heard Duke Zhenbei's words that day. Shen Yu knew that Shang Junlin would definitely do something, but he didn't expect that he would directly dismiss him.
"He sowed discord between A Yu and His Majesty. He deserved it." Shang Junlin admitted frankly.
Shen Yu suddenly approached Shang Junlin and looked up into his eyes: "Why didn't His Majesty tell me? Are you afraid that I'll be angry? "
Shang Junlin stared at him for a while and slightly raised the corner of his mouth: "Will A Yu be angry?"
"What do you think, Your Majesty? No matter what, Duke Zhenbei is still my father. His Majesty dismissed him without a word … "
Shang Junlin raised his hand and touched Shen Yu's face: "A Yu doesn't seem to be angry now."
"Indeed, Your Majesty punished him well. Although he is my biological father, so what? If it weren't for the fact that the blood relationship can't be broken, I would have directly given up half of my bloodline."
Shang Junlin sighed and hugged Shen Yu: "From now on, I will always be here."
Shen Yu's eyes were full of smiles. He raised his hand and hugged Shang Junlin's waist: "Your Majesty, don't forget these promises."
"I won't forget." Never.
This New Year, Duke Zhenbei's life was very difficult. First, he was fined his salary because he favored the concubine's son. Then, he was dismissed because of improper behavior. While others were happily preparing for the New Year, Duke Zhenbei's residence was gloomy.
Shang Junlin's official position was taken away. In the imperial court, he clearly showed his dislike for Duke Zhenbei. Many officials who had a good relationship with Duke Zhenbei because of Shen Yu began to distance themselves from him.
What was the most taboo for an official?
The one who was in a higher position didn't like it.
These people chose to be friends with Duke Zhenbei because the Emperor favored His Majesty. They tried to get some benefits for themselves. Now that Duke Zhenbei was disliked by the Emperor, they naturally chose to distance themselves.
From being crowded to being completely deserted, it only took a few words.
Duke Zhenbei was ordered to reflect at home. He was not reconciled with the current result. He tried his best to see Shen Yu. Since the matter was caused by Shen Yu, it should be solved by Shen Yu.
Shen Qingran's marriage was also canceled. Those people were willing to agree with Duke Zhenbei because of the benefits behind him. Now that Duke Zhenbei had lost his official position and was disliked by the Emperor and His Majesty, how could they not see the situation clearly before continuing the marriage?
Duke Zhenbei's marriage was canceled one after another. Although it was a euphemistic attitude, he was still very angry. He knew what these people were thinking. They just felt that he had lost his power, so this deal was not worthwhile. After all, at the beginning, they agreed to let their daughter's child be adopted by His Majesty.
They thought that Duke Zhenbei's proposal was approved by His Majesty. Who knew that His Majesty didn't agree at all. Since His Majesty didn't agree, it was useless for them to think about it.
Shen Qingran learned about this from the servant and laughed sarcastically.
Shen Yu obviously had a grudge against Duke Zhenbei's Mansion. Duke Zhenbei wanted to tie the two sides together through a child. It was really whimsical.
How could Shen Yu be so easy to manipulate?
"These marriages were canceled?" Shen Yu finished drawing a red plum and put down the brush.
"Yes, I ordered people to pass the message to these people according to Young Master's instructions. They chose not to get involved in this muddy water."
After knowing that Duke Zhenbei had been dismissed from his position, Shen Yu sent people to visit the mansions of those who wanted to marry into Duke Zhenbei's mansion. After all, these women were stirred up because of him. Shen Yu couldn't leave them alone.
He had done what he should do and reminded them. If there were still people who chose to continue in the end, it was their own choice. Shen Yu wouldn't ask more.
"How is the situation in Duke Zhenbei's Mansion?"
"It's very peaceful. Duke Zhenbei is discussing matters with his confidants every day and doesn't go out. Second Young Master also restrained his temper and has been very low-key recently."
"Does Shen Qingran know about the arrest of Prince Yue?"
"This … I don't know."
"Send people to find out. If he doesn't know, tell him the news."
Shen Yu wanted to know. In this life, Prince Yue had fallen to this point. Would there be any friction between the two like in his previous life?
"Yes." Although she didn't understand why Shen Yu had to let Shen Qingran know about this matter, Mu Xi still did as she was told.
"Where is His Majesty now?"
During this time, Shang Junlin was very busy. Shen Yu sometimes couldn't see him for the whole day. When he went to bed at night, Shang Junlin might not come back. When he woke up in the morning, Shang Junlin had already gone to court.
"He should be discussing matters in the Imperial Study."
Shen Yu looked at the sky. It was almost time for dinner. He asked the small kitchen to make some food and took Mu Xi to the Imperial Study.
A few days ago, Eunuch Meng secretly complained to him that His Majesty was so busy that he even forgot to eat lunch and dinner.
Eunuch Meng was guarding the door of the Imperial Study. He saw Shen Yu at a glance and hurriedly greeted him, "Why are you here?"
"I'm here to deliver dinner to His Majesty." Shen Yu walked into the Imperial Study. No one dared to stop him.
Shang Junlin once said that Shen Yu could enter and leave any place in the palace at will.
Shang Junlin was reviewing memorials. When he heard footsteps, he looked up, "A Yu?"
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