Chapter 483 Southwest Turmoil!

Once Shen Lanxi gained power, people flocked to the Shen family, bringing them precious treasures like a swarm of locusts.

Therefore, Shen Lanxi made a special trip back to her residence after court.

“Father, there’s no one to guard the house, I’m afraid something will go wrong!” Shen Lanxi said truthfully without even glancing at the awkward Shen Congwen.

Shen Congwen couldn't bear to see Shen Lanxi return to the mansion. The thought of having to kowtow to his daughter every time he went to court made Shen Congwen feel choked up.

"Just say what you want to say." Don't beat around the bush; doesn't he know her well enough?

Shen Lanxi chuckled: "Father, you should stay home and keep those who want to offer gifts or pull strings out of the mansion tomorrow."

Shen Congwen's expression changed; she didn't want him to appear in court anymore.

“Shen Lanxi, I am the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, the head of the Ministry of Revenue. You ask me to handle such trivial matters at home. Aren’t you afraid people will say that you are wasting your talents?”

Shen Lanxi raised an eyebrow and said with amusement, "Go ahead and say it, just say it!"

Shen Congwen felt terrified and his legs went weak whenever he saw her smile.

Although Shen Lanxi did not kill anyone directly in the court, she sent them to the execution ground.

The thought of the various ways he had died at the execution ground yesterday made Shen Congwen feel a churning in his stomach.

"vomit……"

He couldn't hold back any longer.

Shen Congwen covered his mouth and limped away as fast as he could.

Shen Lanxi raised her voice: "Since Father doesn't object, that means he agrees. If Father has any free time, please write down the names of all those who came to give gifts, and when I have time later, I'll search their homes one by one!"

The only response to Shen Lanxi was a thunderous vomiting sound.

The next day at court

"Minister of Revenue Shen Congwen feels inadequate for his duties and has requested a year's leave to study at home. I have granted his request!"

Shen Lanxi turned on her own father!

That's ruthless!

Shen Congwen is truly unworthy of his reputation and should stay home and study properly.

Shen Lanxi: "Shen Congwen felt he was not up to the task. Although he did not relinquish the position of Vice Minister, he simply went back to study. This shows his courage!"

Officials: "..."

"However, the Ministry of Revenue has many affairs to attend to and cannot be without a leader for even a day. Does any of you have someone to recommend?"

Wei Jie, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, stepped forward and said, "I recommend Liu Yanhui."

"I also recommend Liu Yanhui."

"I also..."

Zhou Ruyuan stared intently at Liu Yanhui with dark eyes; this person was undoubtedly a confidant of Shen Lanxi.

"Prince Zhennan, do you have any objections to Liu Yanhui's appointment as Vice Minister of Revenue?"

Zhou Ruyuan glanced at the person who had just stepped forward.

Half of the court agreed, but Shen Lanxi deliberately asked him if she wanted to hear his objection.

Isn't she afraid that he will really object?

"Liu Yanhui is young and inexperienced," Zhou Ruyuan thought with a cold smile.

He wanted to see how Shen Lanxi would refute his words.

Once she protects Liu Yanhui, she'll let all the officials in the court see how Shen Lanxi practices nepotism.

Shen Lanxi nodded: "Indeed, although Liu Yanhui is outstanding, she is still young and needs to gain more experience in the future."

A fleeting look of surprise crossed Zhou Ruyuan's eyes. She didn't promote her own people?

Shen Lanxi thought for a moment and said, "Chang Ping, the head of the Ministry of Revenue, is capable of serving as the Vice Minister of Revenue, both in terms of age and ability."

Before she could finish speaking, Chang Ping collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Did a windfall just fall into his lap without warning?

Shen Lanxi's gaze pressed down on him: "Chang Ping, you're unwilling?"

Chang Ping quickly knelt down with his knees together and subconsciously shouted, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty!"

The court was silent.

Chang Ping immediately realized what was happening and quickly changed his tune: "The Regent is wise!"

When the court session ended, Zhou Ruyuan's face was as dark as could be.

Is the Great Zhou court about to change hands?

Is the emperor already planning to change dynasties and establish a new ruler while his father is still on the throne?

This absolutely cannot continue!

After returning to her residence, Bai Qingling found Zhou Ruyuan.

"Your Highness, staying in the capital is tantamount to being controlled by Shen Lanxi. We must find a legitimate reason to leave the capital."

This is what Mr. Jiang said before: he couldn't persuade the prince, so he approached her, hoping to get through to her.

She was grateful to Mr. Jiang. Even though she had fallen to such a state, Mr. Jiang still remembered the life-saving grace and helped her.

Normally, Zhou Ruyuan wouldn't have listened, but now he did. After calming Bai Qingling down, he immediately went to find Jiang Wuyai.

Jiang Wuyai: "Our strength lies in the southwest. Recently, the barbarian tribes on the southwestern border have been stirring up trouble. If war breaks out, we can use the excuse of quelling the rebellion to leave the capital."

Zhou Ruyuan's eyes were dark and deep. As he listened to Jiang Wuyai's words, his hands unconsciously clenched.

Is leaving really the only option?

He is the most likely prince of the Great Zhou to inherit the Great Tong. What if his father passes away shortly after he leaves the capital?

Jiang Wuyai: "Once we have accumulated enough strength, even if we raise an army under the pretext of purging the court of corrupt officials, we will be unstoppable!"

Zhou Ruyuan was persuaded and immediately wrote a letter to his former subordinates in the southwest.

...

"Your Highness, could this be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains?" Che Mingyuan asked worriedly.

Ban Sicao made a hand chop: "How about we cause an accident halfway through?" He learned the word "accident" from Shen Lanxi.

After all, when traveling, there are snakes, insects, rodents, and all sorts of accidents that can happen.

Shen Lanxi: "No need. This is an opportunity for him, and it's also an opportunity for us."

Che Mingyuan analyzed, "If he goes to the southwest, he will definitely dominate the area and turn it into a fortress."

Shen Lanxi: "The Southwest has been restless for years. We can use him to strengthen it and give us time to quell the internal strife."

Wasn't the rebellion of the Eighth Prince quelled?

Shen Lanxi's gaze was piercing as she said, "The two traitors, King Cheng and King Dongliao, have carved up the territory of my Great Zhou, committing treason and rebellion. Their crimes are unforgivable!"

Che Mingyuan suddenly realized that he had been so focused on the present that he had forgotten about these two people.

Three days later, the imperial court received an urgent report that unrest had broken out in the southwest.

"These mere barbarians dare to challenge the authority of my Great Zhou! They are simply courting death!" After saying this, Shen Lanxi began to angrily rebuke the southwestern generals.

"If they can't even hold the southwestern pass, what are the Southwestern Army doing?"

Zhao Zheng stepped forward: "Your Highness, I request permission to go to the southwest to quell the rebellion."

Zhou Ruyuan frowned. What trouble is Zhao Zheng causing?

Shen Lanxi glanced at Zhou Ruyuan and Zhao Zheng, then pretended to be deep in thought.

The Left Chancellor said, "Your Highness, I think we should send the Prince of Zhennan. He has been guarding the Northwest for a long time and knows the terrain and the various tribes there."

Zhao Zheng argued forcefully: "My ancestors also fought in the Southwest, and I know that place well."

Wu Yanzhi: "You said it yourself, those were your ancestors." Not you.

Zhao Zheng looked like he was choking.

In order not to alert the enemy, Zhou Ruyuan did not seek help from court officials, but unexpectedly Wu Yanzhi would step forward to help him at this time.

Shen Lanxi glanced at Zhou Ruyuan: "His Majesty is currently unwell. We need to consult His Majesty before deciding who to send."