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Su Family had already been back in the capital for quite some time.

A few days ago, the imperial concubine had specially invited the emperor to hold a family banquet at the imperial concubine hall in order to get close to his two brothers that he hadn't seen for a long time.

After receiving the emperor's permission, she immediately sent people to the Minister Mansion to inform Su Zhizhong and the others.

Soon, the day of the feast arrived.

Su Zhizhong, Su Zhiyan and the rest had left for the imperial court early in the morning.

After breakfast, Madame Chen and Madame Xu brought a large family of the two into the palace.

Noble Consort Su had sent someone to wait at the palace entrance early in the morning.

Once out of the carriage, the group of people followed the Eunuch who was leading them to the Imperial Consort Hall.

Zi Yi was still living in the Xian Wang Mansion. After Shen Zhu sent people to inform him, he thought about it and decided to enter the Palace by himself. Ming Yuchen was worried that he would not enter the Palace by himself and followed him.

In any case, after the return of the Su Family to the capital, the Prince Xian's household had expressed that they were as close as one family.

On the other hand, the Prince and his wife had prepared an excellent gift for their eldest grandson, so that he would not lose face.

This was the first time Qing Yi and the other juniors had entered the palace. They were filled with curiosity towards the magnificent palace, but they had to remember the rules, so they resisted the urge to look around. Listening to the compliments the guide gave to the Su Family and Madame Xu, they lowered their heads in boredom.

Shen Zhu had been to famous historical sites in his previous life, so he was not very interested in the palace.

On the other hand, Jingshu, who was being led by the Su Family, would ask a few questions from time to time.

"The imperial garden is divided into three parts, the Imperial Consort Hall is the closest place to the garden …"

When he had just returned, he had been to the palace with the two elders many times, so he was relatively familiar with them.

On the other hand, Zi Yi was very supportive and asked a few questions from time to time.

The group quickly reached the Imperial Consort Hall. Noble Consort Su was sitting on the soft couch.

"This official's wife/daughter pays respects to Imperial Consort Noble Consort, Imperial Consort Noble Consort Wan Fujin An."

"Hurry up and dispense with the formalities. We are all family, there is no need for everyone to be so courteous."

Noble Consort Su was happy: "Don't be so formal, sit down."

The group thanked and then took their seats in order according to their seniority. The Madame Chen, who had the highest seniority, was pulled over to sit on the soft couch by her side by Noble Consort Su, while Madame Xu sat down, and the other men sat down, while Shen Zhu led his family's women to sit down.

"Is sister-in-law used to everything in the capital?" Noble Consort Su ordered for people to serve tea before he dismissed all of Gong'e. Xiao Ya was the only one left in the hall to attend to him.

"Thank you, Noble Consort, for your concern. I am fine in the capital." Madame Chen replied with a smile.

"That's good. I really hope that you can come and see me more in the future." When Noble Consort Su was in his room, he married in very early, so their relationship was the closest.

Su Shi: "Isn't that simple? If you miss me, I'll ask for the decree to come and accompany you. "

Noble Consort Su: "That's good. Second sister will come as well."

She looked at the smiling Madame Xu.

The three of them chatted for a while, Noble Consort Su seemed to have thought of something, he looked at Shen Zhu and spoke: "Yue Niang, the mask that you sent people to deliver to me a few days ago is really not bad."

"Auntie, since your usage is good, I'll send someone to bring you more in a few days." Shen Zhu laughed and said.

Noble Consort Su: "Do you have any strange things that can calm gods? "I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days."

She touched her somewhat haggard face, smiling from ear to ear.

Hearing that, the Madame Chen seemed to have thought of something, and quickly said: "Noble Consort, this daughter-in-law of mine knows a good massage, how about I let you try it?"

A few days ago, she wasn't able to sleep well. It was after Shen Zhu gave her a massage that she slept soundly.

Shen Zhu said: "Aunt has been working hard recently, and I heard that even your sleep quality is not very good. How about you let me give you a massage to ease your fatigue?"

Noble Consort Su smiled and nodded: "Since that's the case, then I'll be troubling you."

After the two of them entered the inner chamber, Shen Zhu made her sleep on a chair, then moved a small stool over and sat behind her. He placed both of his hands on her temples and massaged her body lightly.

Aside from her temples, there were also facial, shoulder and other places where Shen Zhu had massaged them one by one. Her hands were not light nor heavy, and when she massaged them, it was indeed very comfortable.

After the set of massage techniques, Noble Consort Su felt his whole body becoming more comfortable.

"Yue Niang, I never thought that a woman like you would actually know so much." Noble Consort Su laughed as he praised.

"You flatter me, aunt. It's just that I had nothing better to do in the past, so I learned a bit from an old doctor." Shen Zhu said modestly, as he casually found an excuse to cover his tracks.

After the massage was done, Noble Consort Su felt much better, she arranged herself for the better, and then returned back to the main hall with Shen Zhu.

The two of them continued to chat as they walked. Noble Consort Su could not help but say with a sigh: "Your massage technique is indeed very good, it is much more useful than the one used by the people around me. If only my people in the palace could learn this technique."

Seeing that Shen Zhu was not disgraced, she was very satisfied with this daughter-in-law of hers. She thought to herself: Seeing that Shen Zhu is so generous with his words, it would be much easier for me to bring a son to her son in the future.

As long as you know some simple acupuncture points, it will be fine. Miss Xiao Ya is so intelligent, you will definitely learn it once you learn it. At that time, when she is serving by your aunt's side, she can use this technique to massage you.

The two chatted and laughed all the way to the main hall.

In the main hall.

Jingshu was currently being watched by Xiao Ya, wolfing down whatever she couldn't eat, not caring about her image in the slightest.

"Big sister Xiao Ya, this lotus seed soup is so delicious." Jingshu said in an indistinct voice.

Seeing Jingshu's cute appearance, Xiao Ya could not help but laugh: "There's more to it, take your time to eat."

Zi Yi saw Jingshu's reaction and shook his head helplessly, "Shuer, don't behave in such a vulgar manner, you have to remember the etiquette our family taught you. You are a lady from a noble family, you have to behave yourself decently."

Zi Yi kept on lecturing Jingshu, but when Jingshu heard his brother's words, he reluctantly put down the bowl in his hands and continued to eat the lotus seed soup, spoonful by spoonful.

When Noble Consort Su and Shen Zhu returned, they saw this scene and could not help but laugh, "This little girl Shuer, tastes really similar to Ji Ling. When Ji Ling was young, he also loved to eat this lotus seed soup."

"This girl has been spoiled at home, I've let my aunt make fun of me." Shen Zhu hurriedly replied.

"No worries, most children are like this. Besides, I'm not an outsider." Noble Consort Su laughed as he walked towards the soft couch.

Shen Zhu also returned to her seat and sat down. Only now did she notice that everyone had a small bowl on the table beside them, and Jingshu's bowl was already empty.

"You little glutton." Shen Zhu laughed helplessly.

"Mother, this lotus seed soup is really delicious." Jingshu asked innocently.

After the Noble Consort Su sat down, he looked at the bowls on the table that had not been touched, "This is the lotus seed soup that I specifically ordered the kitchen to make for everyone, quickly try it."

The group of people hurriedly expressed their thanks before beginning to taste the lotus seed soup.

Seeing that Jingshu liked to eat it, Noble Consort Su made Xiao Ya bring him another bowl.

Just as the group was eating the lotus seed soup, Su Zongwen and Ming Jiling returned.

"This son pays respects to Consort Mother, Consort Mother is blessed."

"This subject pays respects to Imperial Consort Noble Consort, Noble Consort is blessed."

Su Zongwen and Ming Jiling bowed towards the Noble Consort Su at the same time.

"Get up." The Noble Consort Su laughed as he instructed Xiao Ya, "Xiao Ya, hurry and give Ling'er and Wen Er a bowl of lotus seed soup."

"Yes, Noble Consort." Xiao Ya hurriedly took out two more servings.

"The lotus seed soup in the Consort Mother Palace is sweet and delicious. Ming Jiling took a bowl of lotus seed soup from Xiao Ya's hands and passed it to Su Zongwen first, before he sat down next to his brother. Out of the corner of his eyes, he glanced at his Su Family and raised his eyebrows proudly.

Noble Consort Su took his younger son's childishness into consideration and smiled lovingly.

"The taste is indeed good." Su Zongwen took a sip, and slightly nodded his head in praise.

Not long after, people were sent over from the side hall, they said that lunch was already prepared, and coincidentally, Su Zhizhong and the rest came as well, Noble Consort Su led the group to the side hall.

In the dining hall, there was no formality.

Zi Yi had always been a person of few words, and he didn't say much in such a bustling environment.

While he was at the dining table, he sat beside his mother. Because he had stayed at the Mansion of the Prince Xian for a long time, it was not easy to see his mother. He then talked about his current situation.

"Yi'er, you have been living in the Prince Xian's Mansion for some time. Do you miss home?" Shen Zhu asked as he grabbed some food from his bowl.

She could tell that Ming Yuchen took care of Zi Yi a lot, and was a lot fatter than when he went.

"Yi'er has indeed always been worried about Father, Mother, and Sister." Zi Yi said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Then do you want to come home and live with me?" Hearing this, Shen Zhu laughed and ridiculed.

When Ming Yuchen, who was sitting beside Zi Yi heard this, his heart tensed up, and his actions slowed down by quite a bit as he waited for an answer.