Chapter 48
Lin Minxin's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.
Song Xuan's voice rang out in a chilling tone: "Lin Minxin framed a loyal minister, and Lin Yue'er plotted against a noble lady. Throw them both into the imperial prison immediately!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the palace servants quickly stepped forward and dragged Lin Yue'er and Lin Minxin away.
Before Lin Zheng was dragged away, he was still shouting, "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince, don't you remember the kindness my grandfather showed you?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's face turned completely cold.
Shen Qingnian also fainted at this moment. Song Xuan felt extremely distressed and picked her up in his arms, hurriedly leaving the imperial study.
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When Shen Qingnian woke up again, she had already returned to the Shen residence. She opened her eyes on her embroidered bed, with Xiao Ju guarding her side and the steward standing at the door of her boudoir with a happy expression.
"Miss, you've finally woken up!" Xiaoju exclaimed excitedly.
Shen Qingnian had only taken a nap and hadn't actually fainted. She waved her hand and asked, "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"His Highness the Crown Prince brought you back and summoned the imperial physician to examine your pulse. After confirming that you were alright, he hurriedly returned to the palace. Before leaving, His Highness said that he was going to petition for an imperial decree on your behalf and for him," Xiaoju said excitedly.
The purpose of the request is self-evident.
At this moment, the butler who had been guarding the door also came in, his face full of smiles: "Congratulations, Miss! Congratulations, Miss! Your and Master's plans have finally come to fruition."
Shen Qingnian was also happy. She had won the position of Crown Princess, and Lin Yue'er and her father had been imprisoned. This meant that she and her mother were one step closer to freedom.
Thinking of this, she asked the housekeeper, "Where is Father?"
The steward smiled and said, "Master is still in the palace and hasn't returned yet. He must be dealing with the remaining matters at the Lin residence."
After the Lin family's downfall, there were still many things to deal with, and the Emperor entrusted these matters entirely to Shen Zheng.
Shen Qingnian nodded.
"I'm afraid His Majesty's decree of marriage will arrive at our residence soon. Miss should take good care of her health," the steward warmly advised.
Shen Qingnian didn't seem to care much. She waved her hand and said, "I know, you can go now."
She has been behaving very well lately, so the housekeeper didn't think much of it and simply smiled and left.
After the steward left, Shen Qingnian changed into some light clothes. She asked Xiaoju to stay in the mansion to cover for her, while she went to a remote walled area, climbed over the wall, and left the Shen mansion.
She went to Aunt Liu's place, and again climbed over the wall to enter.
The courtyard was overgrown with weeds and seemed even more desolate. Aunt Liu did not move around in the courtyard today.
Shen Qingnian walked into the house. She hadn't visited her aunt for some time because Shen Zheng was keeping a close watch on her, and she couldn't find a chance to come out.
As soon as I approached the house, a familiar, bitter medicinal smell wafted out, even stronger than before.
Shen Qingnian frowned and quickly walked into the house.
In the dimly lit room, Aunt Liu lay on the bed, seemingly half asleep, looking quite unwell.
She seems to have lost some weight.
Shen Qingnian couldn't help but step forward and hold Aunt Liu's hand tightly—
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