Chapter 573 The Big Fish She Caught Has Revealed Its Head!

"Big sister, how could she have died?" Shen Yuanhao had traveled day and night, killing four horses in the process. His face was covered in dust and beard, and he looked as if he had been rolling in the dirt for days.

At this moment, Shen Lanxi was not the emperor, but Shen Lanxi, the eldest sister of the Shen family's sons.

“I ordered people to check thirty times, and it was an accident. She accidentally knocked the basin to the ground and ignored the warnings, insisting on stepping on it. I don’t blame anyone but her stubbornness.”

When Shen Yuanhao's eldest son heard what his elder sister said, his doubts and wariness disappeared, and all he felt was sadness.

"Big sister, she was perfectly fine when I left."

Shen Lanxi: "The saying 'the weather is unpredictable' certainly applies to her."

Shen Yuanhao wept sadly: "I met her in the military camp. She was studying medicine with a female physician there, and she was very diligent and hardworking."

Shen Lanxi: "She left without regrets. Because of her marriage to you, her family has settled down in the capital and accumulated a lot of wealth. They can live a comfortable life in the capital!"

Shen Yuanhao felt a little better.

Has she been buried?

"No, she's in the old house, kept in an ice coffin. I know your relationship; you rushed back like this because you wanted to see her!"

Shen Yuanhao shed tears again.

"Cry if you want to, no one will laugh at you here!"

Shen Yuanhao squatted on the ground and burst into tears.

...

After an unknown amount of time, the pent-up frustration in Shen Yuanhao's heart finally dissipated.

"Your Majesty, I am well."

Shen Lanxi slowly curled her lips into a smile: "She left you a son. Your third aunt hired the best old women and wet nurses in the capital to take care of him. I also sent two imperial physicians and female doctors to the manor. Although the delivery was a month early, thankfully, the child hasn't been sick at all so far!"

Shen Yuanhao's expression relaxed.

"My child, I have a son."

Shen Lanxi: "Go to the palace to freshen up, then go home and see the children!"

Upon learning that the child was alright, Shen Yuanhao could no longer sit still.

"Your Majesty, I want to go home right now!"

Shen Lanxi nodded: "Knowing you were coming back, I had some clothes made for you. Take them and change into them!"

The eunuch immediately presented a cloth bag, and after Shen Yuanhao expressed his gratitude, he took the bag and left!

...

Because of Zhang Chuchu's final regret, none of the Zhang family members left; they stayed at the Shen family's old house, waiting for Shen Yuanhao to return.

"Didn't His Majesty agree to the adoption? Why wasn't the child brought to the palace to be raised?"

"Could it be that they've changed their minds?"

"The eldest son's family has quite a few children. If anyone were to be adopted, they would definitely choose the eldest son's side first. I think they're just trying to fool us!"

"Respect for the dead is paramount; how can we deceive those who are about to die?"

"How can a ruler of a country go back on his word?"

"What 'lord'? That's a woman. What right does a woman's word carry?"

"Even if she is a woman, she is still Her Majesty. How can she go back on her word? If she does this, who will believe her in the future?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, are you all crazy?!"

"If you want to be dragged out and beheaded, then keep talking!"

The Zhang family members were so frightened that they shut their mouths tightly.

Shh, someone's coming!

"It sounds like horses' hooves!"

"Aren't you forbidden to ride horses? This guy is really courting death."

The gate of the Shen family's old residence was always open. When Shen Yuanhao arrived at the Shen family's residence, he jumped off his horse and ran into the courtyard.

"My son, you're finally back!"

Shen Congli and Madam Miao were both there. When they saw their son Shen Yuanhao return, they immediately ran up to him, hugged him, and wept bitterly.

Shen Yuanhao composed himself, wiped away his tears, and said, "Father, Mother, your son is back!"

Shen Congli patted Shen Yuanhao on the shoulder: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Judging from your condition, you definitely haven't been taking care of yourself."

Miao was heartbroken.

"My son, you've worked so hard. Next time, even if you have something urgent, please take your time. Don't make your mother worry about you."

Shen Yuanhao calmly replied, "Son understands!"

Hearing the commotion, the Zhang family members also came out.

"The son-in-law is back!"

"I've finally met my son-in-law!"

"My daughter passed away so tragically..."

The Zhang family members all burst into tears.

Miao's eyes were full of disdain and displeasure: "My son, you look travel-worn. Go wash up, eat something, and then come out to greet the guests!"

Old Zhang pushed her youngest daughter out.

"Hurry up and prepare your brother-in-law's toiletries!"

Miao's face immediately turned black.

"No need, there are plenty of old women and maids at home, they can handle the preparations. You are guests, there's no need for you to do anything!"

The cold rejection left the Zhang family feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Shen Yuanhao was pushed away by Miao Shi.

"What kind of wicked scheme is Old Zhang up to? Even a fool could figure it out."

“Yuanhao, you were fooled once, you can’t let the Zhang family’s daughter fool you again.”

"The reason why Zhang Chuchu slipped has been investigated and found out. It was all her own fault for being vulgar, incorrigible, and incorrigible. She threw her own life away. She can't go looking for a woman who is not her match, understand?"

Shen Yuanhao was heartbroken, but also filled with helplessness.

“Mother, Chu Chu has just passed away. I really have no intention of getting married. If outsiders find out, what will they say about me and our Shen family?”

Ms. Miao remembered something.

"His Majesty previously promised Zhang Chuchu that she would observe a three-year mourning period. Fortunately, Zhang Chuchu isn't too stupid; she only told His Majesty that she would observe a six-month mourning period. In consideration of her promise, her family can take away the things she used before after her funeral!"

Besides this matter, there was also the issue of adoption, which Miao really didn't know how to bring up.

...

Shen Lanxi received another secret report from Tianjin: the big fish she had caught had finally surfaced.

"I never expected it to be him!" Liu Yan Hui was shocked when she saw the name.

Shen Lanxi: "When we were in Dongchuan, Zhou Yanxing had already started taking action."

"So early?" Liu Yanhui was even more surprised.

Shen Lanxi: "Zhou Yanxing has been entrenched in Dongchuan for a long time and should not be underestimated. Over the years, our forces have been constantly eroding Dongchuan and dismantling his power. We have probably touched his lifeline, and he can no longer hide!"

Liu Yanhui could somewhat understand why Che Mingyuan would scratch his head and blush every time he left the Hall of Diligent Governance.

His Majesty not only thought ahead of them, but also arranged things ahead of them.

So why are they called to a meeting?

To notify them?

Teach them?

Find someone for her to talk to?

Confusing!

"Your Majesty, is Dongchuan in danger?"

Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Don't worry, everything is under control!"

...

At the same time, Zhou Xinrou also received the news.

“These old fogies usually stay in their shells like they’re dead, but after Zhou Ruyuan became emperor, they all popped out one by one.”

"Princess, news has come from Tianjin that they intend to use bloodlines to attack the Great Zhou court."

Zhou Xinrou laughed in exasperation.

"Bloodline? A bunch of grown men gathered together and brought up bloodline with Shen Lanxi?"

"They are shameless!"

"Princess, should we send someone to kill them?"

Zhou Xinrou's face darkened, and she said irritably, "What are you killing? They keep popping up one after another, how can we kill them all?"

One death is an accident, but what if two or three die?

"If they really take action, won't they assume it's the imperial court that's behind it, and then try to unite them as one?"