Chapter 426 No one informed Shen Yuantang about the move!

Although His Majesty remained silent about the Fifth Prince's matter, at this time, no one wanted to risk offending him.

Various banquets were canceled in a tacit agreement, and the Shen family's housewarming banquet was simply a family dinner.

Except for those who were away on official business, Shen Congwen who was recuperating in his room, and Shen Yuanxin and Zhou Yunhui who were not present, everyone else was there.

"I didn't expect Lanxi to have prepared our courtyard so well in advance. Lanxi is indeed very thorough in her work." Shen Conglian sighed in admiration.

Shen Lanxi: "This is what Lanxi should do, I dare not take credit. Before, the future of our Shen family was uncertain, but now it's different. From now on, if any member of the Shen family dares to give us attitude when we go out, we'll fight them off!"

Shen Conglian opened his eyes wide and laughed, "Nobody dares to give us a hard time anymore. When we first returned to the capital, they treated us like we were insects. A few days ago, when I was walking down the street, they even came up to us to curry favor."

The Shen family has now turned their fortunes around and is finally able to hold their heads high.

Shen Congli also laughed and said, "Yes, our Shen family is different now. People who used to sever ties with us are now eager to reconnect."

As he said this, he glanced at the old lady out of the corner of his eye.

Those who had previously severed ties with them included their own sister, the old lady's family, and their wife's family.

Shen Congwen scoffed, "They've been watching for so long, and instead of our Shen family being convicted, they've been promoted step by step. We don't need such snobbish relatives."

Madam Shen's good mood was ruined by her sons' words.

"Why bring that up? From now on, all the weddings of our sons and daughters will be held at the Duke's mansion. How glorious it will be for our Shen family!"

That's true.

Madam Liu laughed and said, "The ladies and gentlemen in the family have almost finished their wedding preparations. The only ones left are those who are not yet engaged. Just watch, the threshold of our Duke of Huguo's mansion will be worn down by those people."

Shen Lanxi: "The Shen family's reputation is built on the support of the entire Shen family. If any fool ever causes trouble in the future, and your uncle and aunt don't want to offend anyone, just tell me. I'll be the bad guy!"

"Okay, Lanxi, we'll remember that!"

Shen Lanxi looked over at the table where the illegitimate son was sitting.

"Now that we've entered the Shen family, we share both glory and ruin. To put it bluntly, when something happened to our Shen family before, no matter who in the family made a mistake, the whole family was exiled!"

"Whoever among you has done something wrong, it's not just us who are implicated, but also you!"

Everyone nodded.

"Enough with the harsh words. Today is a happy day for moving. If it weren't for the taboo, our family would definitely be throwing a big feast to celebrate!"

Everyone nodded again.

"Afterwards, I will transfer some of the spoils to the public treasury. As long as they are members of the Shen family, I, Shen Lanxi, will never treat them unfairly!"

Each room was secretly pleased to hear her words.

Others may not know, but they do. Shen Lanxi seized countless treasures on the battlefield; even a few of those things peeking out from between her fingers would be enough to support the entire Shen family.

After the family dinner, everyone left happily.

Shen Lanxi carried her things to meet her mother.

"Mother, this is bird's nest porridge that I asked the kitchen to make. I heard from the old woman in the courtyard that you didn't have a good appetite today, so Lanxi specially brought it for you!"

Today, Zhou Xinrou was lying on the bed with the gauze curtains drawn, so Shen Lanxi could only see her profile.

"My lord, the princess has caught a cold and is afraid of passing on her illness to you, so she won't see you!" The old woman took the food box.

Shen Lanxi glanced inside and said respectfully, "Mother, please rest early. Lanxi takes her leave!"

After Shen Lanxi left, a woman with a figure similar to Zhou Xinrou got up from the couch.

...

Shen Yuantang was surprised to find that after not returning home for several days, the door was locked and there was no one there.

Where are your family members?

Where did they all go?

Unable to vent his anger, Shen Yuantang could only keep questioning the maid.

"Your Highness, why don't we go to the Duke of Huguo's mansion and ask?" the maid said cautiously.

Having suffered a humiliating defeat in front of the Duke of Huguo's mansion, Shen Yuantang now absolutely refuses to go there.

"Go and take a look; I'll wait for you here."

"yes!"

A moment later, a maid came to report.

"Your Highness, the Shen family has all moved to the Duke of Huguo's mansion."

Shen Yuantang was furious, gritting his teeth as he said, "They all moved out without telling me!"

Does the Shen family still care about her as their daughter?

Do they even consider her their daughter?

"Your Highness, shall we go over there?" the maid asked cautiously.

Shen Yuantang was so angry that he tore his handkerchief to shreds. Now that Bai Qingling had entered the house, she not only took over the housekeeping power but also set up a curfew.

As a concubine, she had to ask permission before even leaving the house. She had finally managed to lower her head and ask permission to go out; how could she possibly be willing to go back like this?

"Go, why wouldn't I go? Father and Mother are both here. I'm going back to my parents' home, not to see Shen Lanxi!"

"Walk!"

With the addition of the Shen family to the Duke of Huguo's mansion, it looked much more lively. Inside, people were bustling about, sweeping, carrying, and washing. Even at the main gate, servants were carefully wiping the plaque with rags.

Shen Yuantang tried to go in, but as usual, he was stopped and questioned.

"I am Shen Yuantang, the young lady of the Shen family. I want to see my father and mother. Please let me in!" After being turned away several times, Shen Yuantang had become much smarter.

She said she wanted to go in, but the guards stopped her and wouldn't let her, which made her lose face.

She said she could go in to see her father and mother, and the guards couldn't very well stop her. If they dared to stop her, she would go back and tell the prince, who would then impeach Chen Lanxi.

Shen Lanxi should leave some leverage for her to exploit.

After the guards announced the order, they allowed them to pass.

Shen Yuantang snorted coldly and swaggered in.

She had visited this place a few times before she got married, but she never came back after she got married.

"It's nothing special, not even as big as the Prince's Garden!" Shen Yuantang said dismissively.

On the way to where the old lady and the eldest son lived, we passed by the courtyard where Shen Lanxi lived.

Shen Yuantang glanced at it and scoffed.

There were guards at the main gate, and guards also guarded her courtyard. People who didn't know the situation might think that she was hiding something that couldn't be seen by others.

The two maids behind her, using Shen Yuantang as cover, secretly observed and memorized her.

"Grandmother, why didn't you say anything when you moved here!" Shen Yuantang finally saw her relatives and complained bitterly.

Madam Shen didn't forget; she genuinely didn't remember.

Didn't your mother tell you?

Shen Yuantang froze, then pouted and said, "Don't you know your mother? She's been chanting Buddhist prayers and eating vegetarian food every day, she's practically going crazy. I bet in her heart, a statue of a Bodhisattva is more important than me!"

Madam Shen's face darkened: "Child, how can you talk like that? How can you talk about your elders like that?"

Shen Yuantang reluctantly admitted his mistake.

“Grandmother, I misspoke. I was just a little angry. You have no idea how I felt when I went back and saw the door locked.”