Chapter 44 Tear down the Chu King's Mansion!

As it turns out, Xie Xuansong did indeed understand Xie Yuanxun.

Even though he tried to hide it, Xie Yuanxun still found out that he was "sick and vomiting" last night.

For several days in a row, Xie Yuanxun was nowhere to be seen, and he was not allowed to participate in anything.

Xie Xuansong was practically invisible in Fuzhou.

Just then, a letter arrived from the capital, allowing Xie Xuansong, who had been staying in Fuzhou for almost half a month, to finally learn some news from the capital.

God knows that during this period, he knew almost nothing about what was happening in the capital!

He was like a headless fly, frantically and blindly inquiring about news from the capital every day, but the letters he sent back seemed to sink into the sea without a single reply.

We've finally received news from the capital!

"You bastard!"

After reading the letter in his hand, Xie Xuansong angrily crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into a corner!

He did want to know what was happening in the capital, but he wanted to know the good news, not the bad!

"Your Highness, what did the letter say?"

Hongfeng sensed something was wrong and asked cautiously.

Almost every day in Fuzhou, he witnessed Xie Xuansong throwing a tantrum.

"Xie Xuanyin is a bastard!"

Enraged, Xie Xuansong slammed his fist on the table and cursed viciously, "Does he really think that by keeping me in Fuzhou, he can completely drive me out of the capital?"

"Does he think that by letting his second son interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue, he can sideline me?!"

"What? The Crown Prince has allowed Prince Zhou to join the Ministry of Revenue?"

Hongfeng's expression also changed. "Hasn't the King of Zhou always been uninterested in politics?"

Even the Emperor was utterly disappointed in Prince Zhou, calling him a "good-for-nothing who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun"...

"I used to believe he was genuinely uninterested. But now I realize I underestimated him!"

Xie Xuansong clenched his fists so tightly they cracked!

Xie Xuanyu, that scoundrel, has been playing dumb all along!

Fortunately, he genuinely believed that among these brothers, only he was unassuming and did not compete for anything, thus earning their trust to some extent.

Unexpectedly, he ended up being completely fooled by him!

"He dared to steal my things while I was away. I'll let him be smug for a few days, but when I return to the capital, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget!"

For now, all he can do is make threats.

Although Fuzhou is not far from the capital, he cannot return to the capital!

Even if you get angry, there's nothing you can do; it's too far away to help!

"Xie Xuanyu, you just wait!"

Xie Xuansong squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.

Meanwhile, in the capital city, at the Ministry of Revenue...

Xie Xuanyu was sneezing uncontrollably as he looked through the accounts.

"Has Your Highness caught a cold?"

Shen Rufeng asked with concern, "Should we summon the imperial physician to take a look?"

Xie Xuanyu waved his hand, "I'm fine! I probably just didn't sleep well last night... By the way, didn't you say that the Ministry of Revenue still has quite a few account books stored in the Chu Prince's residence? Achoo!"

Before he could finish speaking, he sneezed loudly again.

Xie Xuanyu rubbed his nose, tears welling up in his eyes.

Seeing his red nose, Shen Rufeng was worried. "Your Highness hasn't slept for two days because of the Ministry of Revenue's accounts! Why don't you go back and rest?"

Xie Xuanyu was somewhat surprised when he was ordered to come to the Ministry of Revenue.

After all, Xie Xuanyu, whom he knew, was just a carefree prince who only liked good food.

Unexpectedly, Xie Xuanyu managed to clean up the previously chaotic account books in just a few days!

This greatly changed Shen Rufeng's opinion of him!

Previously, the Ministry of Revenue had been thrown into chaos by Xie Xuansong, and Shen Rufeng, the Vice Minister of Revenue, was unable to command anyone.

After Xie Xuanyu arrived, Shen Rufeng felt much more relaxed!

"Soon."

While taking a big gulp of chrysanthemum tea, Xie Xuanyu said to Shen Rufeng, "Rufeng, go to the Chu Prince's residence and bring back all the other account books. I will check them again."

"You go yourself!"

There are too many of Xie Xuansong's people in the Ministry of Revenue.

He didn't feel comfortable letting anyone else go.

"Oh, right, take this."

Knowing that the Chu Prince's residence was not a good place and that Shen Rufeng might be harassed, Xie Xuanyu untied his jade pendant and handed it over, saying, "If anyone dares to obstruct me, let him bring his head to me!"

Shen Rufeng was stunned for a moment.

This was the first time he had seen such a serious expression on Xie Xuanyu's face.

"Yes, Your Highness."

He took the jade pendant and quickly left.

...

Just as Xie Xuanyu said, Shen Rufeng was stopped as soon as he arrived at the Chu Prince's residence.

"Young Master Shen."

The gatekeeper, seeing it was him, seemed to guess his purpose and gave a nonchalant laugh. "Not that I'm trying to discourage you, but even if I let you in now, you'll have wasted your time!"

"So you might as well just go back! That way you'll save yourself the trouble!"

"presumptuous!"

Shen Rufeng's eyes darkened. "I have come here on the orders of the King of Zhou. How dare you stop me at the door!"

He was wearing his official robes today, but the servant kept calling him "Young Master Shen," clearly trying to turn him away!

Shen Rufeng revealed his identity and his purpose, showing the jade pendant given to him by Xie Xuanyu!

"King Zhou?"

The servant leaned closer to examine the jade pendant, laughing unrestrainedly, "What are you saying, Young Master Shen! How could the Prince of Zhou possibly give you a jade pendant and send you to the Prince of Chu's residence to retrieve something?"

"Who doesn't know that King Zhou has never been interested in politics, and now he doesn't even have an official title in the court!"

"How dare you be disrespectful to the King of Zhou?!"

The air was heavy and the wind was extremely strong.

The people in the Chu Prince's mansion are truly arrogant!

He even showed off his jade pendant, yet he still dared to disregard Xie Xuanyu!

"This servant would never dare to be disrespectful to Prince Zhou! It's just that everyone in the capital knows that Prince Zhou has no interest in state affairs and only enjoys eating and drinking. Young Master Shen just casually carries around a jade pendant and dares to impersonate Prince Zhou..."

The servant sneered, "Who are you trying to fool! Young Master Shen, you'd better leave now! Otherwise, I'll report you to the authorities and say you forced your way into the Prince's residence!"

"you!"

This servant was so audacious that Shen Rufeng was so angry that his vision blurred!

"I've heard that Young Master Shen has been submitting memorials impeaching my lord lately. He's got some nerve! Why don't you go back and prepare for the worst? Otherwise, when my lord returns, you won't have time to prepare!"

After saying that, the servant glanced at Shen Rufeng disdainfully and slammed the door shut!

Such arrogance! They really don't take the Shen family and the Prince of Zhou seriously!

Chen Rufeng was so angry that he trembled all over and couldn't help but bang on the door and shout, "Open the door!"

But the servant ignored him, and the gate remained unmoved.

Just as Shen Rufeng was about to bang on the door in anger, Shen Ruoli's voice suddenly came from behind, "The threshold of the Chu Prince's residence is so precious! Is even I going to be turned away?"

Shen Rufeng was overjoyed, "Sister!"

He strode forward. "Crown Princess, what brings you here?"

"I've heard that the Chu Prince's residence has a very high threshold, and ordinary people can't enter. So I've come to take a look."

Shen Ruoli naturally heard the servant's words clearly.

How dare a lowly servant humiliate his elder brother like this!

Her brother used to always protect her.

From now on, it's her turn to protect the people she cares about!

Shen Ruoli's eyes turned cold. "Guards! Tear the door down for me!"

She not only wanted to tear down the door, but also to break the bones of that arrogant servant!

She wouldn't even mind tearing down the Chu King's mansion!