Chapter 146
As he fanned himself, he pleaded for forgiveness, saying, "Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I was lazy and didn't take good care of the Empress's boudoir. Please forgive me..."
Song Xuan's eyes were cold, and he remained silent.
Xia Zi, who was standing nearby, stepped forward with a hint of grief in his voice: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Shen must have been overwhelmed with grief, which is why he was so negligent."
Song Xuan's eyes remained cold, but he softened his tone: "In that case, Prime Minister Shen, please rise."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and said again, "I will be going to Lincheng soon. I ask Prime Minister Shen to settle the matter of the Jiangnan granary before I return."
He then led Xiao Yanqing away from the Shen residence.
After Song Xuan left, Shen Zheng's legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground, his expression filled with panic and fear.
He looked at the steward, who was also slumped on the ground, and said repeatedly, "Go! Send someone to Lin City immediately. They must arrive before His Majesty and silence Shen Qingnian and her daughter!"
His Majesty's sudden visit to the manor, and his subsequent announcement of his intention to travel to Lin City, could it be that he has discovered something?
Thinking of this, Shen Zheng felt a surge of fear. If His Majesty discovered even the slightest clue, the entire Shen family would likely be subjected to extreme punishment.
After Shen Qingnian and her daughter were sent to Lincheng by him, a letter came from there saying that they had been properly settled. Fortunately, he had the foresight not to actually let the two go.
The steward swallowed hard and reminded him, "Master, the Empress's body has not yet been disposed of. His Majesty may have some suspicions about today's events. The body in the Ice Palace should be dealt with as soon as possible!"
Shen Zheng understood this perfectly well, but he couldn't think of a single solution at the moment.
Seeing this, the steward cautiously suggested, "Master, the East Palace is the inner palace, and it is very difficult for outsiders to enter. It is also heavily guarded. I think we should send Madam to try?"
Madam Shen remains bedridden and on the verge of death.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng immediately ordered, "I have heard that there is a renowned physician in the capital. Quickly invite him to the mansion. We must cure the lady's illness before His Majesty returns to the capital!"
Physician Xu had already resigned from his position due to illness. Two years ago, a renowned physician rose to prominence in the capital. Perhaps we could invite him to give us a try.
The butler readily agreed and scrambled out of the house.
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Jiangnan, a city shrouded in mist and rain.
In the private school, Shen Qingnian wore a green robe, her long hair was tied into a neat bun, and her bright and beautiful features were very eye-catching.
At this moment, she was sitting in front of a group of elementary school students, holding a ruler in her hand, and was hitting the palm of a seven or eight-year-old child in front of her.
With a sharp 'smack,' the ruler landed mercilessly on the little boy's palm.
"But you're still going to skip school?" Her tone was indifferent yet stern, giving her bright appearance a chilling quality that was almost frightening.
The little boy, fighting back tears, said, "Master Chen, I won't do it again. I'll never skip school again."
The students sitting below sat upright, swallowing hard as they looked at the red marks on the little boy's palm, their eyes filled with fear.
Master Shen was a famous teacher in the city, and she was also a female teacher. However, she was the most cold and strict, and she had disciplined many naughty students.
Ding ding ding—
The school bell rang, and Shen Qingnian put the ruler back on the table, picked up her books, and left. The students in the classroom breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Master Shen was strict, she was also known for not extending class time.
A light rain was falling from the sky. When Shen Qingnian came out with her books, she saw Shen Xi and Xiao Ju waiting outside with an oil-paper umbrella.
"Mommy, Mommy! Xiaoxi is here to pick you up from school!"
Little Shenxi was hopping and skipping around, looking incredibly cute. Her fair and delicate face resembled that of a servant boy sitting next to Guanyin.
And her appearance bore a striking resemblance to Song Xuan—
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