I fell asleep in front of my computer last night, so I'm sorry for the late update!

A room full of people gathered around Xizhen, looking at her with surprise, admiration and pity.

Because the matter of the queen and Liu Shipai and others has spread from the palace, everyone also roughly knows the whole story.

The fact that people who were in the center of power such as the Empress and Liu Shipai were eliminated by a person in prison required was not comparable to ordinary people, and because this move brought a turning point to the fate of Lazagina and Chu Zihou, and dealt a heavy blow to the stubborn power group of the conservatives in the Xi Kingdom, so it won the hearts of the people.

What a beautiful battle!

Everyone simply took Xi Zhen as a god.

However, everyone also knows that Xizhen almost lost his life because of this. Not everyone can afford such a price.

Because I didn't want to mention these sad things, so everyone didn't dare to ask about Xizhen's experience in prison, King Qingping felt that it was necessary to let everyone know how powerful Xizhen was, so he shared this experience with everyone, and everyone was terrified to hear it, and they all admired Xizhen's bravery and wit.

"Grapefruit leaves, orange peels, mugwort leaves, peach branches, and mosake" Du Qiniang told Xiang'er with joy on her face to prepare these things, and she wanted to make a bucket of bath water for Xizhen herself.

Chen's mother and several kitchen workers also started to get busy in the kitchen.

Everyone was in a very happy mood.

Jiang Weibai saw that Chu Zihou was there, and the latter had been following Xizhen's side. Therefore, he did not dare to come forward and talk more.

Seeing this, Xi Zhen hurriedly stepped forward to say hello: "Sister Bai, it's been a long time." ”

"Sister Zhen. Long time no see......" Before he could finish speaking, tears fell.

Xi Zhen hurriedly comforted: "Didn't I come back safely?" ”

"I'm ashamed that I couldn't help you, and I was worried about you and sorry for my inability to do anything during that time." These were the words in her heart, and during that time she really felt what it meant to be 'powerless'.

She asked her father to help find a way, and also asked the third prince Chu Ziyao to help find out about Shen Xizhen's situation in prison, but everyone didn't find a way to help, so they could only do it in a hurry.

"It's not something that anyone can help with. Don't blame yourself. Xizhen hurriedly patted her hand and said.

"Now that you're back, I'm at ease."

"Yes, that's a good idea. Let's go over there and sit down and talk. Hee Zhen took her hand and walked to the gazebo in the center of the courtyard.

Chu Zihou retreated with interest.

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Soaking in the 'exorcism water' carefully prepared by Du Qiniang, Shen Xizhen's exhaustion was suddenly swept away.

She hadn't taken a hot shower for nearly half a month, and now that she was soaked in it, she felt so happy that she wanted to cry.

Everyone said that she was blessed with a great life and great ability. It was able to come out of such a treacherous environment alive. She modestly says it was luck.

Indeed, she was able to complete that series of tests only by accurately timing everything.

However, he managed to survive the catastrophe.

As the Xuanji Daoist said, this is really a catastrophe that can kill her every minute.

However, she overcame it, and she felt that she was a lot stronger, both mentally and capacially.

She is more confident about the task ahead.

The warm water caressed her smooth skin, and her whole body gradually relaxed.

"Where did Miss Shen go?" Xi Zhen heard Chu Zihou talking to her not far away. I couldn't help but smile.

Less than half an hour after they were separated, he wanted to see her.

Thinking so. She felt how fortunate she was to meet such an affectionate and good person as him.

She got up from the water, put on her new dress, and carefully dressed up before she walked out of the boudoir.

Seeing her come out, everyone's eyes turned to her again.

But seeing that she had just come out of the bath, she was smiling, and she was full of grace and demeanor, which added a bit of mature beauty compared to the past.

Everyone looked at her in amazement, and marveled at the Creator's grace to her.

"It's a freshman." Hee Zhen said to herself.

From here on, she wants to become a more worthy of everyone's love.

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Since King Qingping was going back to northern Xinjiang tomorrow, he got up after dinner and took his leave.

Shen Xizhen personally sent him out.

"I'll miss you." Chu Zihou lowered his voice and said to her, he knew that there were many pairs of eyes watching behind them.

"Well, I'll miss you too." Laughing.

"Thank you! I think my mother will be very happy when she finds out about this. Chu Zihou said again.

Xi Zhen knew that he was referring to the fact that Empress Wenci had asked someone to perform a curse spell on Concubine Jina, and hurriedly said, "You're welcome." ”

"Now, those things that once worried and avoided my mother have been resolved, so I will follow my father's instructions to take her back to Beijing when I return to Northern Xinjiang this time."

"Okay, when are you going to return to Beijing?"

"Probably the middle of next month."

"Okay. I will definitely meet your mother then. ”

"Of course, I think you'll get along."

"That's what I thought too." She is confident in her ability to handle relationships.

"I think my father will thank you from the bottom of my heart, because you made it possible for him to reunite with my mother, which is something that I have spent a lot of effort to achieve, and your future daughter-in-law deserves to be really successful!"

Xi Zhen smiled and said nothing.

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Xizhen is back in the art hall to teach everyone.

Seeing her come back, everyone was very excited.

Liu Qingniang cried with joy.

"I'm sorry I can't come to class these days! I will make up for the missing courses for you one by one. Shen Xizhen bowed and apologized to everyone.

Everyone hurriedly got up and saluted back: "Miss Shen is polite!" ”

After a little lunch break. Xi Zhen went to the Zichen Palace.

Emperor Guangzhao said to her with a smile on his face, "Welcome back, Miss Shen." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I have replaced all the palace maids who are close to me, and the batch that is now with us has been personally recruited by me."

"Good. Then we don't have to let them retreat when we talk in the future. Xizhen said with a smile.

"It's been a long time since I've heard your piano, and you'll have to play a few more on such a happy day."

"Of course, please ask the emperor to choose the song."

"No, it's up to you to choose, I've always been close to your aesthetic tastes."

"Good!"

Xizhen immediately played "Huanxi Sha" for him.

Listening to this melody of sadness and joy and calm atmosphere, Emperor Guangzhao slowly breathed a sigh of relief. It had been a long time since his mood had been so calm. He carefully recalled what Shen Xizhen had done for Xi Guo in the past six months, and suddenly felt that his credit had far exceeded that of most of the old ministers in the court, and he realized that it was time to reward her.

After Shen Xizhen played three songs. Emperor Guangzhao said to her: "Miss Shen, judging from the major events of heavy troops pressing the border, building a chain fortress, shaking out the conspiracy of Empress Wenci and the Protector of the Kingdom, and casting spells to save me, your merits are outstanding and beyond the ability of ordinary people. That's why I want to give you a reward. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xi Zhen hurriedly knelt down and thanked him.

This time she did not refuse and postpone receiving the reward. She knew that her series of initiatives could add up to a good reward.

"I want to seal you as Guang'an, with Guang'an District as the seal, 1,800 households, and take office at the beginning of next month." Emperor Guangzhao said loudly.

"The emperor's grace is mighty, thank you Lord Longen!" Shen Xizhen hurriedly kowtowed.

"Don't be polite, you deserve it, but I still retain your position as the Imperial Advisor and the Court Doctor, so you still need to come to the palace often."

"Okay."

"Since Guang'an District is a bit far from the capital. I have given you permission to enter the palace every other day, and the lectures on scriptures at the court doctor's side are also held every other day. ”

"Thank you for your care!"

Shen Xizhen kowtowed to him again and thanked him.

Emperor Guangzhao motioned for her to get up. With a smile on his face, he said: "Because of your wit and cunning, I was able to reunite with Concubine Gina, I am very grateful to you, please continue to give advice to me in the future, and work together for the country of Xi." ”

"The courtiers must do their best and never give up!"

"Well, then I will arrange for someone to handle the manual of fixing the merits and deeds on the same day, make a holy decree tomorrow, and hold a banquet the day after tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow will be the first day of July, and you can move your family to the fiefdom on that day."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Let's talk about it today."

"Okay."

Xi Zhen then left the Zichen Hall with the qin in his arms.

Early the next morning, Emperor Guangzhao announced the canonization of Shen Xizhen as Guang'an Hou in the court, and the court hall suddenly exploded.

"Your Majesty, there have always been very few things to seal female candidates, and I hope the emperor will think twice. Besides, as the saying goes: high-ranking officials are generous, and they rarely cause disasters, and she is still young, so I am afraid that such a generous Lu is not very suitable. Prime Minister Ji Chengfan immediately came out of the queue.

Immediately, several more ministers came out to express their support for the prime minister's opinion.

In the history of the Xi Kingdom, there was only one female candidate, who was the sister of an emperor three hundred years ago, so the ministers strongly opposed Shen Xizhen on the grounds that he was not of royal blood.

But there are also many ministers who said that this reward is well deserved, after all, judging from Shen Xizhen's contribution to the Xi Kingdom and her personal ability, she is fully worthy of such an honor.

Emperor Guangzhao listened quietly to their advice, always with a faint smile on his face.

After everyone's suggestions were finished, Emperor Guangzhao said: "In terms of meritorious deeds, and rewards can only demonstrate the fairness of the system regardless of relatives and relatives, and with Miss Shen's talent, the benefits she has sought for Xi Guo have already exceeded this reward, since her talent and learning are not inferior to men, why use her gender as a reason to object?" ”

The ministers hurriedly silenced themselves.

"In addition, there are several ministers this year who are outstanding in their performances, and their merits are extremely high, and I will also be rewarded." After that, Emperor Guangzhao immediately asked Gonggong Liu to read out the list of meritorious deeds.

After listening to the content of the rewards from the other five ministers, everyone's psychology suddenly balanced a lot, so they didn't dare to raise any more objections.

Emperor Guangzhao announced his retirement with a smile and left the court in great strides.

The hundred officials hurriedly knelt down and shouted long live. (To be continued......)