Chapter 568 The Ghost Valley Masters of the Thatched Cottage Exchange Skills Remotely!

Just as he had expected, Zhou Ruyuan quickly learned the news from his subordinates.

"Your Majesty, should we save them or not?"

No one can make this decision for Zhou Ruyuan, not even Yuan Lang.

Yuan Lang knew he had met his match.

Unexpectedly, his first move against the disciple of Guigu was like this.

"Your Majesty, I think this matter can be put to use."

Zhou Ruyuan looked at Yuan Lang.

Soon, Zhou Ruyuan's rebuttal arrived. The report stated that Shen Lanxi used Zhou Yuandi's family to threaten him, forcing him to retreat again and again until he had no choice but to retreat to Tianjin.

It was an absolutely stunning reversal! People all over the world were eagerly waiting to see who was telling the truth and who was lying.

The court officials have already devised a countermeasure.

"This traitor is spouting utter nonsense! His Majesty has never harmed his household; he provides him with the best food and drink every day and has not punished him. It was only because Zhou Ruyuan repeatedly provoked him that His Majesty had no choice but to strip him of his title."

“Zhou Ruyuan just wants to use this incident to smear His Majesty. We can’t let him succeed.”

Unexpectedly, Shen Yuantang stood up at this time to openly criticize Zhou Ruyuan and expressed his gratitude to His Majesty.

"Zhou Ruyuan is talking nonsense. The reason he retreated to Tianjin was because he listened to that bitch Bai Qingling and allowed her to collude with foreign tribes in the southwest. That's why he had no choice but to go to Tianjin."

"Zhou Ruyuan is in this state entirely because of Bai Qingling. He's been completely manipulated by a woman!"

Shen Lanxi discarded the prepared remarks she had made in advance.

The dark history of Bai Qingling calling for water three times in one night has been brought up again by the people.

Whether it's true or not that Emperor Chongwu threatened Emperor Zhou Yuan with his family, it's true that he called for water three times in one night.

This is absolutely true!

When Zhou Ruyuan learned of the reversal, he was so angry he almost vomited blood.

So much time has passed, why do so many people still remember it?

This incident is a stain on his life, a pain he never wants anyone to mention.

"Your Majesty, the urgent reports are no longer effective."

The people gradually developed a resistance to the news bulletins, and their plan to severely damage Shen Lanxi with rumors no longer worked.

"Strategist, do you have a good plan?"

Yuan Lang, with a deep expression, silently asked Zhou Ruyuan a question.

"Your Majesty, should we save those people or not?"

Zhou Ruyuan remained silent for nearly an hour before replying to him.

"My weakness cannot be in anyone's hands!"

Yuan Lang understood.

Just as he was preparing for the assassination, news came again from Che Mingyuan's side.

"Zhou Ruyuan is a wolf in sheep's clothing, he killed his wife and children!" The message was accompanied by details of which woman died, how many were injured, and how many assassins were involved. The assassins were initially targeting Zhou Ruyuan's family.

In the last sentence, Zhou Ruyuan did not want to be held accountable, so he hardened his heart and turned his knife against his family!

Yuan Lang once again felt the power of the Guigu School's successor.

At the same time, Shen Lanxi made a high-profile announcement that she would send a disciple of Guiguzi to Dongchuan!

Upon learning the news, Yuan Lang felt a surge of competitive spirit while also considering the future.

The best option would be to let the disciple of Guigu die on his way here.

He wanted to challenge him to a duel, and he was torn!

It was only then that the officials and common people of the capital realized that, without their knowledge, the disciple of Guigu had already exchanged several blows with the disciple of the thatched cottage.

Judging from the situation, the disciple of Guiguzi still wins.

Officials and commoners in the capital were immediately encouraged, and the streets were even more lively than during the Spring Festival.

At the same time, Zhou Ruyuan also learned the news.

Compared to the fact that the successor of Guigu was coming to Dongchuan, he was more concerned about who sent the assassin.

"Imperial Preceptor, you are a minister I rely on."

Yuan Lang had a premonition, and before Zhou Ruyuan could ask, he had already told him the truth.

"It was Her Majesty the Empress who sent them; I only found out afterward."

Zhou Ruyuan was furious, his face filled with hatred.

His orders are different from other people's orders!

He doesn't care that women are just tools for bearing children.

But those children have his blood in them. Only he can give this order; no one else can!

Yuan Lang apologized immediately.

"Your Majesty, we must rely on the strength of Tianjin now and absolutely cannot fall out with the Third Princess!"

"After much consideration, I believe that if this matter is told to Your Majesty, and a conflict arises between the Emperor and Empress, it will affect the entire plan. I am guilty!"

If Yuan Lang were to exonerate himself, Zhou Qiwu, and Wang Xiangyi, he could still be furious and punish Yuan Lang.

Now that Yuan Lang is constantly talking about the big picture, and he really is doing it for the big picture, he can't bring himself to get angry anymore.

"The Imperial Advisor's considerations are thorough; it is I who have failed to consider them."

Yuan Lang: "This precisely demonstrates that His Majesty is a benevolent emperor."

Zhou Ruyuan smiled bitterly: "What kind of benevolence do I have? I was too sentimental and hesitant before, which is why I have ended up in this situation."

If only he had listened to Mr. Jiang from the beginning...

A glint flashed in Zhou Ruyuan's eyes as he turned his back to Yuan Lang, pretending to wipe away tears.

"I am already aware of this matter, and I will not pursue the Empress's case further. However, the Empress is absolutely forbidden from acting on her own again!"

"If the Empress has done anything deceptive, I will inform Your Majesty immediately!"

Yuan Lang has one more question to ask.

"Your Majesty, if I may be so bold as to ask, what are Your Majesty's plans regarding the handling of Jiang Wuyai?"

Zhou Ruyuan's gaze hardened, and he replied, "This person dared to deceive me; I will not let him off easily. Grand Preceptor, there's no need to worry about him; you should quickly think of a solution!"

This is the second time Yuan Lang has asked His Majesty for Jiang Wuyai; the first time was when Che Mingyuan proposed exchanging hostages.

It was obvious that in Zhou Ruyuan's heart, Jiang Wuyai was more important than all his children in the inner quarters combined.

This also made Yuan Lang realize that Zhou Ruyuan did not trust him.

The news agency quickly responded, stating that everything the court said was untrue.

Unfortunately, officials and ordinary people no longer care about these things.

Both local news outlets were thoroughly exasperated by these two extraordinary figures, and they were even more eager to know when these two figures would finally face off in a duel.

...

Shen Yuantang once again stood up to accuse Zhou Ruyuan, leaving an impression on the people of the capital and many officials.

Because the Shen family did not publicize the fact that she was a county princess, the people all referred to Shen Yuantang as a princess.

Shen Yuantang's actions not only earned her a reputation for upholding justice even at the cost of her own family, but also changed many people's opinions of her.

When she traveled again, people no longer referred to her as the Prince of Zhennan, but as Princess Yuantang.

Before they knew it, it was time for Shen Yuanxin's wedding.

No matter how unwilling Zhou Xinrou was, she still arranged a ten-mile-long red bridal procession for her.

On the day Shen Yuanxin got married, Wei Rulan received the favor of the mistress of the house and went to the main hall to see her daughter off.

In addition to the basic dowry, Shen Lanxi also presented a piece of calligraphy, a perfect match for her husband, as part of her dowry.

The emperor's calligraphy is more valuable than gold, silver, or other common objects!

Afterwards, a small number of people laughed heartily.

Some of them were people who knew the inside story, such as Liu Yanhui from the Ministry of Revenue.

"Since Your Majesty sat on the dragon throne, you are no longer the same Your Majesty."

Bansicao: "What kind of business?"

Liu Yanhui sighed, "His Majesty has learned to be frugal."

Ban Sicao scoffed, "Just say His Majesty has become stingy, why bother with the fancy language?"