Chapter 401 Shen Lanxi concurrently serves as the commander of the Imperial Guard!

“Mother, if I don’t come, the Shen family will have no place in the capital, and I will be scorned by the people of the capital.”

Zhou Xinrou glanced at her twice and put her hand on Shen Yuantang's arm.

"Help me back!"

Shen Yuantang thought her mother would scold her, but to her surprise, it was all over so easily.

Despite the series of mishaps that have occurred in the manor, Shen Lanxi has not even shown her face.

She doesn't care about her mother at all, nor does she care about the Shen family. Why didn't her mother even ask her a single question?

Is there any daughter like Shen Lanxi?

Just as Shen Lanxi stabilized the Shen family, Wang Bao's apprentice quietly arrived from the palace.

"Lord Shen, His Majesty has issued an urgent decree."

Shen Lanxi kept Che Mingyuan and Wei Dongzhu behind and instructed them, "You can make all the decisions regarding the Shen family."

Both of them sensed the impending storm and clasped their hands in obeisance, accepting the order.

Shen Lanxi was secretly led into the palace and headed straight for Emperor Renxiao's residence.

Wang Bao was already waiting at the palace gate. When he saw Shen Lanxi coming over, he immediately said, "No need to announce your arrival. Quickly come in with this old servant."

Shen Lanxi stepped inside and saw Emperor Renxiao weakly leaning against the dragon bed.

"Uncle, what's wrong?" Shen Lanxi's eyes were red.

Wang Bao turned his back, his wide sleeves constantly wiping his eyes and nose.

The imperial physician was standing nearby, trembling with fear, not daring to utter a sound.

"Lanxi, you're here!"

Shen Lanxi asked nervously, "Uncle, where is the ginseng I gave you before? That kind of old ginseng can bring the dead back to life. If you eat it, you will definitely recover immediately."

Emperor Renxiao was now somewhat regretting his earlier insistence on using ginseng to nourish his qi and blood. Now that he really needed it, there was nothing left to use.

"It's nothing, the imperial physician has already examined me. I've just been overworking myself lately, that's why I'm feeling so tired."

Shen Lanxi: "Uncle, there are many deep forests in Dongchuan. Lanxi will set off to dig for ginseng in the forests of Dongchuan now."

Emperor Renxiao, seeing her serious expression, quickly stopped her.

"No need. I have already sent people to find ginseng. The reason I called you here is to put the Imperial Guards in your command."

Shen Lanxi: "Uncle, how can this be? The Imperial Guards have always been commanded by the royal family, not me."

Emperor Renxiao coughed twice, his tone firm: "If I say you're capable, then you're capable. From this day forward, the safety of the palace is entrusted to you."

Shen Lanxi: "Uncle, I can't do it. I can't do it by myself."

Emperor Renxiao was right. Shen Lanxi's achievements were all thanks to Wei Dongzhu and the Shen family's sons.

She herself was nothing more than a woman!

"I recall that Yuan Xu and Yuan Jun were not on duty, were they?"

Shen Lanxi replied truthfully, "Yuanxu is studying and preparing for the imperial examination next year. When I entered the palace just now, his wife was giving birth in the delivery room, and it seems she is going to have a difficult delivery."

“Yuan Jun and Yuan Qing must be very busy lately. Their father broke his leg at home, and they have to stay home to take care of him.”

"As for Yuan Kun and Yuan Hao, they are somewhat lacking in talent."

Emperor Renxiao coughed violently, feeling very dissatisfied with Shen Lanxi's rejection.

Before the Shen family was needed, they were incredibly powerful and influential. Now that they are needed, there are so many trivial and insignificant issues.

"Lanxi, how have I treated you?"

Shen Lanxi: "My uncle treats me very well."

Emperor Renxiao blinked wearily, his voice strained as he said, "Lanxi, I haven't been feeling well lately. The Great Zhou is going through a turbulent time, and there's really no one else I can rely on. Are you really that unwilling to help your uncle share the burden?"

Shen Lanxi said in a panic, "Uncle, that's not what I meant."

Emperor Renxiao pretended to be unhappy and said, "You are unwilling to take over the Imperial Guards, which means you are dissatisfied with me and unwilling to share my burdens."

"No, Uncle, I didn't!" Shen Lanxi hurriedly denied.

Emperor Renxiao coughed violently again.

Wang Bao anxiously advised, "Lord Shen, please agree to His Majesty's request. Don't let His Majesty worry and trouble himself any further."

"Isn't His Majesty good enough to you?"

Shen Lanxi was speechless. After thinking for a moment, she responded in a sullen voice.

"Uncle, isn't the Prince of Zhennan also in the capital? Why isn't he in command of the Imperial Guards?"

Emperor Renxiao: "I have ordered him to reorganize the city's defense forces."

Shen Lanxi said awkwardly, "Uncle, I didn't mean to hold a grudge against him when I didn't mention him at first. I have nothing to do with him anymore."

Emperor Renxiao stared blankly at Shen Lanxi's eyes and brows, when suddenly his throat felt itchy, and he coughed uncontrollably again.

"Uncle, Lanxi will go to Medicine King Valley to invite the divine physician."

"I want to find out all the best medicines in the world for my uncle."

"Uncle, you must live a long and healthy life, and protect Lanxi for a very long time!"

Emperor Renxiao coughed until his eyes turned red and tears came out.

After finally managing to tidy herself up with the help of Wang Bao and the palace maids, she came to terms with it.

"Lanxi, as long as you protect the capital and the palace, I will recover and be safe and sound."

Judging from Shen Lanxi's appearance, she is probably genuinely worried about his safety.

"The most important thing now is to keep the news of my illness from getting out."

Shen Lanxi: "Even the Empress can't?"

Emperor Renxiao: "If anyone knows this besides the people here today, they will be executed without mercy."

Shen Lanxi: "Uncle, Lanxi understands. You should rest well. Leave the outside to me. I will protect you!"

Emperor Renxiao nodded in satisfaction.

Afterwards, Wang Bao took out the token and imperial edict that he had prepared in advance and handed them to Shen Lanxi.

"His Majesty will probably be unable to attend the morning court session tomorrow," Wang Bao whispered.

Shen Lanxi understood that after leaving the palace, she should immediately return to the Shen residence.

"Is everything alright at home?" Shen Lanxi asked quickly.

Che Mingyuan: "Everything is fine and under control."

Wei Dongzhu smiled and said, "Yuan Xu has a son, and both mother and child are safe and sound."

Shen Lanxi's face lit up with joy, but after a moment, the smile vanished.

"Wei Dongzhu, from today onwards you are the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, responsible for protecting the palace and His Majesty's safety."

Wei Dongzhu's relaxed expression flashed by for a moment, followed by his authoritative acceptance of the order.

"Yuan Jun, Yuan Kun, Yuan Peng, and Yuan Hao, follow Wei Dongzhu to your new post!"

The four boys whose names were called were extremely excited.

They no longer have to read books, and they no longer have to spend their days idly at home.

Their martial arts skills finally found a purpose again.

After giving her instructions, Shen Lanxi turned and went to the courtyard of Shen Yuanxu, the second son's wife.

"How is Madam Hu?"

Shen Yuanxu, still immersed in the joy of becoming a father, replied with a smile, "Fortunately, the delivery room is being prepared, so they won't let me in."

Shen Lanxi told him about the appointment made by the palace.

Anxiety and hesitation flashed in Shen Yuanxu's eyes.

Hu has just given birth, and given the current state of the Shen family, they really cannot be left unattended.

but……

"Don't be impatient. Now is not the time for you to step forward. Stay quietly in the academy and wait for the right opportunity!"

Shen Yuanxu nodded. People like Shen Yuanjun, who were not as good as him, could all serve in the Imperial Guard. He used to have a higher prestige in the army than Yuan Jing.

He was afraid that if he stayed in the academy for too long, his sharp edge would be worn down.