Chapter 239
Madam Shen was aware that Shen Zheng had already been secretly searching for several women who resembled Shen Qingnian, but had not dared to send them up due to the current emperor's temperament.
Now that His Majesty has brought people back to the palace from Lincheng, does this mean that Shen Zheng can find a way to send the woman he has found there?
Upon hearing Madam Shen's words, Shen Zheng's anger indeed vanished, replaced by delight. He asked, "Did you really see it clearly?"
If Miss Liu is not the same as the late Empress, then sending the woman he found to her would backfire, and His Majesty might even punish him.
Madam Shen replied repeatedly, "It's absolutely true. Miss Liu's voice is extremely similar to Shen Qingnian's, not to mention her appearance."
Although she didn't see Miss Liu's true appearance, she could tell from the other party's voice and conversation that Miss Liu must be extremely similar to Shen Qingnian, and that the reason she chose to wear a veil was probably for this reason.
Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed across Shen Zheng's eyes. Even the voice sounded very similar. Could it be that it was sent up by a minister from the previous dynasty?
Thinking of this, Shen Zheng couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. Had he known this would happen, he should have risked sending the person there much earlier. Who knows, the person His Majesty brought back to the palace might have been someone he had arranged...
Shen Zheng looked at Madam Shen on the ground and waved his hand impatiently, saying, "You can go down now."
Seeing this, Madam Shen tugged at Shen Zheng's sleeve and pleaded, "My lord, I am guilty for failing to fulfill your orders, but I have only done so for you. Please, for the sake of the news I brought back today, allow me to rest for a few days..."
Having been the mistress of the house for so many years, how could Madam Shen not understand that Shen Zheng's sudden dispatch of the divine physician into the mansion was an attempt to push her out? That Ice Palace was a dragon's den and a tiger's lair, and she never wanted to go there again.
Shen Zheng frowned, pulling his robe away from Madam Shen's grasp. He said with some disgust, "As the Madam of the Shen family, you should naturally prioritize the Shen family. These are things you should do, and you cannot refuse!"
How could he not see the other party's intention? It was precisely because he saw it that he felt even more disgusted.
In Shen Zheng's eyes, everything can be used as a tool for the power of the Shen family, especially his wife and children, who should spare no effort to serve the Shen family.
Seeing Madam Shen pleading like this, he felt that she lacked the responsibility of a mistress and was naturally disgusted.
Madam Shen was dragged out by the servants.
"Master, shall we invite the newly adopted illegitimate daughter over?" the butler asked in a low voice.
As long as one has power, one can obtain many young ladies.
Shen Zheng touched the white hair at his temples and shook his head, saying, "No need to rush, we'll make plans after Zheng'er returns to the capital."
Since Shen Qingnian left, His Majesty's temperament has changed drastically, and he is now living in constant fear. Fortunately, Zheng'er is a promising young man, and now all that is needed is for Zheng'er to return to the capital so that the plan can be implemented.
The butler beside him agreed.
"Has Shen Qingnian's situation been cleaned up?" Shen Zheng asked.
Although the men he sent to assassinate Shen Qingnian last time have reported back that they have succeeded, they have not yet returned to the capital, which makes him somewhat worried.
The butler smiled and said, "Please rest assured, sir. We have received word that the matter has been resolved."
Hearing this, Shen Zheng felt relieved, and a hint of pleasure appeared on his face, making him look quite spirited.
He had no idea that the message he received had already been tampered with by Song Xuan.
On the roof of the study, a figure was climbing up, having heard everything that had just happened inside.
A moment later, the figure flew away.
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Inside the Golden Palace, the scent of jasmine wafted through the air.
Shen Qingnian sat in a chair with a teacup in front of her, while Zhu Lan knelt below her, her face somewhat pale.
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