Chapter 36 Shen Ruoli, you are just my substitute!
I didn't expect Ziyan to act so quickly!
Shen Ruoli was somewhat surprised and exchanged a glance with Shen Rufeng.
Originally, she thought that Ziyan would definitely need more time to adapt to the identity of "Qingying". She would have to learn everything about Qingying from scratch in order to fool Xie Xuansong.
Unexpectedly, no sooner had they returned to the capital than Ziyan brought Qingying back!
The fact that she dared to send Qingying back to the capital directly shows that she has gained Xie Xuansong's trust and believes that she is Qingying!
"See, I told you so?"
Seeing Shen Ruoli's surprise, Shen Rufeng smiled warmly, "Leave the rest to Ziyan."
"My brother really helped me a lot!"
Shen Ruoli quickly stood up.
She lowered her voice and asked, "Where is Qingying right now? And what about the Crown Prince?"
"His Highness the Crown Prince is still in the Imperial Study! The person who sent Qingying back to the capital just came to deliver a message, saying that without the Crown Princess's orders, he dared not send her into the palace rashly, and has only temporarily placed her outside the palace."
Answered in leap month.
"Um."
After a moment's thought, Shen Ruoli said, "The Crown Prince already knows about this, so there's no need to hide it."
"Go and inform the Crown Prince, then bring the person back with Feng Qing."
If Xie Xuanyin's men are involved, that scoundrel won't suspect she has ulterior motives anymore, right?
"Yes, Crown Princess."
The intercalary month received the order and departed.
As soon as Shen Ruoli turned around, she saw Shen Rufeng looking at her with a gratified expression.
"I've realized that Li'er has really grown up."
"Shen Rufeng sighed."
"I was too ignorant before."
Shen Ruoli couldn't help but sigh.
Looking at her brother standing in front of her, her eyes reddened.
In his previous life, Xie Xuansong eradicated the Shen family completely, killing everyone, including his two-year-old nephew...
It's not too late!
She will definitely be able to protect her brother and the entire Shen family!
"Brother, don't worry, the ignorant Shen Ruoli of the past is dead! Now that I am the Crown Princess, I know how heavy the burden on my shoulders is!"
She fought back tears, saying, "I will think twice before I act, and I will not implicate the Shen family."
What does "implicate" mean?
Shen Rufeng didn't like hearing these words.
Seeing the tears in her eyes, he sighed with heartache, "It seems Xie Xuansong hurt you deeply. Don't worry, I'll definitely avenge you!"
"I already submitted a memorial to the emperor during the morning court session this day."
Shen Rufeng said in a deep voice, "A few months ago, the Minister of Revenue fell ill, and the Ministry of Revenue was temporarily handed over to the Prince of Chu. With the end of the year approaching, the Ministry of Revenue is collecting this year's taxes and verifying the annual income and expenditure. But he has disappeared without a trace and has not left a message for anyone."
"He neglected his duties, which has caused trouble for the entire Ministry of Revenue! If the Emperor blames him, who will take responsibility?"
Shen Rufeng was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. When the Minister of Revenue took leave, Xie Xuanyin advised that Shen Rufeng be temporarily put in charge of all matters of the Ministry of Revenue.
Who knew that Xie Xuansong would suddenly appear out of nowhere!
He led the opposition, saying that Shen Rufeng was too young and the Ministry of Revenue was of great importance, and it should not be handed over to a mere youth.
Therefore, after some deliberation, Xie Yuanhe decided to temporarily put Xie Xuansong in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, with Shen Rufeng assisting him.
However, Xie Xuansong, relying on his status as the King of Chu, ordered the Ministry of Revenue to obey his every command.
No one can make decisions on matters he hasn't agreed to!
This is a blatant fabrication of Shen Rufeng's existence!
Shen Rufeng wanted to deal with Xie Xuansong not only because of Shen Ruoli, but also to vent his own anger!
"Brother, well done!"
Shen Ruoli's eyes lit up. "The year-end tax collection is the Ministry of Revenue's top priority. Xie Xuansong was left in Fuzhou by the Crown Prince and was too ashamed to let others know, so he simply disappeared."
Although it is unknown how Xie Xuanyin explained things to Xie Yuanhe on the night he returned to the capital.
In short, Xie Yuanhe did not blame him, nor did he explain to everyone that the Prince of Chu was staying in Fuzhou to help the Prince of Zhenbei suppress bandits.
Xie Xuansong's faction also felt ashamed, so they claimed to the public that they knew nothing and kept silent about Xie Xuansong's whereabouts.
Xie Xuansong seems to have vanished from the face of the earth, both within and outside the court!
The power in his hands is crumbling little by little!
"But he is, after all, the King of Chu. It won't be easy for you, brother, to openly confront him. Have you discussed this matter with Father?"
"Father originally disagreed. But after hearing that the Crown Prince was not very close to you because of the King of Chu... Father agreed."
"Father doesn't blame me anymore?"
Shen Ruoli's smile faded.
Because of Xie Xuansong, she has completely disgraced the Shen family!
Despite her parents' repeated attempts to persuade and stop her, they couldn't change her mind.
If it weren't for her foolishness in her previous life, how could the Shen family have been destroyed by her?!
After being reborn, she originally wanted to return to the mansion to apologize to her father and mother.
But if she went back like this, she was afraid that Xie Xuanyin would misunderstand, and she was also afraid that her father and mother would not forgive her.
Therefore, she kept delaying, only thinking that she could go back to see her parents after her relationship with Xie Xuanyin improved.
“Blame you? Your father and mother are too busy worrying about you! The day they heard that you were hung on the city wall by the Crown Prince, your father was so anxious that he didn’t even have time to put on his shoes before rushing to rescue you! Your mother also immediately submitted a petition to the palace.”
Shen Rufeng said helplessly, "They're just disappointed in you! How could they blame you?"
"I'm the one who made you worry."
Shen Ruoli lowered her head and sniffed, "But it's all Xie Xuansong's fault! If it weren't for him, the Crown Prince and I wouldn't have ended up like this!"
"Brother, Xie Xuansong is not so easy to deal with! He may not dare to do anything to the Crown Prince right now, but that doesn't mean he won't take action against the Shen family!"
Fearing that her brother might confront Xie Xuansong head-on to avenge her, Shen Ruoli quickly advised, "I already gave him a good beating that day."
"I will discuss the following matters with the Crown Prince while keeping you informed. Brother, please do not act rashly!"
Seeing how worried she was about them, Shen Rufeng felt even more gratified.
"Don't worry, we understand! But you, His Highness the Crown Prince isn't close to you, so you must take good care of yourself!"
Not only the Crown Prince, but also Empress Sun disliked her, and Shen Rufeng knew this.
"Although the Empress Dowager loves you dearly, the Empress is now in charge of the inner palace! The Emperor is not the Empress Dowager's biological son. If things get too complicated, it will inevitably create discord. You... should also think about the Empress Dowager's feelings."
Shen Rufeng gave instructions.
Before he finished speaking, Feng Qing and Run Yue had already brought Qing Ying in and thrown her at her feet.
Feng Qing released Qing Ying's pressure point, and she began to yell and curse without restraint, "Shen Ruoli! So it was you who was behind all this! You bitch! Aren't you afraid that the Prince won't forgive you after he finds out everything?!"
"You really think that by placing a substitute for me by the Prince's side, he won't discover anything? Now I might as well tell you! You, Shen Ruoli! You are nothing but my substitute! The Prince only glances at you a few times because you look somewhat like me! You pathetic woman!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoli's eyes darkened. "What did you say?"
She and Qingying look completely different!
Now that things have come to this, Qingying shouldn't be lying!
Meeting her provocative gaze, Shen Ruoli immediately realized what was going on!
She quickly stepped forward and, after feeling around Qingying's ear, discovered something amiss!
With a strong tug, the human skin mask on Qingying's face was instantly ripped off!
Looking at the face in front of her that did indeed resemble her somewhat, Shen Ruoli felt as if she had been struck on the head!
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