Shen Zhixiu's smile froze on his face, and he subconsciously grabbed Su Qingyu's arm, "Madam, please listen to my husband's explanation."
Su Qingyu had already walked towards the carriage. As she walked, she called Feicui closer and whispered, "Go and tell your third cousin to check carefully where Shen Zhao's money went."
She knew that some of the eldest wife's money was kept in a bank, and Lin Wuchen was very familiar with several banks in the capital. Finding out where the money went would be a bit troublesome, but it shouldn't be difficult.
Because Shen Zhixiu was two steps behind Su Qingyu, and Su Qingyu spoke in a very low voice, he didn't hear what she said. He just felt that her face didn't look very happy, so he thought she was angry because she misunderstood.
Beside the carriage, Su Qingyu was still talking to Feicui. When she wasn't smiling, her expression was always cold. It wasn't because she was showing displeasure to Shen Zhixiu, but because she was thinking about something else.
On the other hand, Shen Zhixiu kept trying to explain, even with a smile on his face, and seemed to be begging for mercy.
Not far away, in the corridor on the first floor of Guangfu Building, several censors from the six departments had just finished their meal and were preparing to leave.
As soon as he came out, he saw Lord Shen coaxing his wife with a humble look not far away.
The fact that the two elders had dinner on the third floor of Guangfu Tower today, accompanied by a young lady, was not concealed. Therefore, everyone immediately thought of that and thought that this Third Madam Shen was really jealous. Just because Elder Shen drank a little wine, she could give him a bad face in public.
Most people just thought about it in their hearts, but some people looked righteous and said disapprovingly: "What's the difference between Madam Shen San and a jealous woman? Lord Shen is a minister of the cabinet, and this move is too unmanly."
These censors in the Six Departments Corridor seemed to be born with rebellious tendencies, fearing nothing, except that their own strong character would be useless.
Not to mention facing the elders of the current dynasty, even if the emperor's moral character was flawed, they would dare to make remonstrations in the Golden Hall. In a fit of rage, they would even make death-defying remonstrations.
A few people were talking at once, and their voices were not loud at first.
But when he saw that Lord Shen began to grovel and help his wife get into the car, he spoke louder unconsciously.
These censors spoke in a rather flowery manner, but it was not unpleasant to listen to. They were simply discussing what a man should be and what a good wife should be.
At this time, Su Qingyu was being helped into the car by Shen Zhixiu. Suddenly, she heard some discussions behind her and felt something was wrong.
It was also because Shen Zhixiu doted on her at home. Not only did he rarely ask her to serve others, but he also often served her tea and water, and served her dishes and soup.
So she didn't think it was wrong when Shen Zhixiu helped her get into the carriage today.
At this moment, I suddenly realized that everything was fine at home, but it should not be done outside.
She turned around and was about to ask Shen Zhixiu to get in the car first, but Shen Zhixiu said softly, "Ignore them. Be careful not to step on your skirt."
After saying that, he turned and glanced at the people behind him.
The face that was full of tenderness and love just now is now as cold as ice.
Shen Zhixiu glanced over, his eyes releasing a sense of oppression, and several people tactfully shut their mouths.
After getting on the carriage, Shen Zhixiu immediately said, "Qingqing, listen to my explanation."
Su Qingyu was stunned for a moment. "What do you want to explain? What those people said just now? They have a point. I was careless."
Shen Zhixiu was also stunned. "I mean... weren't you angry about the drinking incident?"
He felt a little guilty when he said this. Even if he hadn't done anything, to outsiders, he was drinking with Chen Ge Lao.
There was no one else in the room who could testify, so if Su Qingyu had misunderstood, it would be difficult for him to explain.
Just as I was thinking about how to prove my innocence, I heard Su Qingyu speak.
"How could I not know what kind of person the Third Master is?"
Because of trust, she didn't think about it anymore after Chen Zheng and the others left.
At this moment, all she was thinking about was Su Xiangling's plan and where Shen Zhao's money had gone.
Shen Zhixiu was at a loss for words. His Qingqing was quite steady, which was rare for someone of his age.
On the way, the two talked about the dinner hosted by Lord Chen today.
Shen Zhixiu gently stroked the old sandalwood Buddhist beads on his wrist and said in a sharp voice, "Teacher, you are anxious. You want to win me over and support the crown prince to ascend to the throne."
"The Crown Prince has been repeatedly reprimanded by the Emperor recently, and Prince Cheng has done a good job on his assignment. All the officials in the Eastern Palace have been staying up late to discuss countermeasures."
He sneered again, “Even Chen Zhao has been coming home later than usual lately.”
When Su Qingyu heard him mention King Cheng, she asked curiously, "Then Third Master, do you think His Royal Highness King Cheng could take on such a great responsibility?"
Shen Zhixiu shook his head. "Prince Cheng is gentle and polite, and can be considered humble. However, his talent and learning are average, making him unfit for great responsibilities. If the emperor can stabilize the border defenses and replenish the treasury before abdicating, and appoint wise ministers to assist him, he can at least be a king who protects the country."
But a monarch has been on the throne for decades, and who knows what will happen. I am afraid that in the end, treacherous ministers will take power and war will break out on the border.
As the two were talking, the carriage drove into the west yard.
Seeing that Shen Zhixiu looked a little heavy when talking about this matter, Su Qingyu changed the subject.
"Third Master, on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, I want to go to the Huguo Temple and light a long-lasting lantern for my grandfather."
Shen Zhixiu helped her get off the carriage and asked casually, "Don't we go on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in previous years?"
Su Qingyu smiled and replied, "I have to go to the palace on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month this year, so I thought I'd go on the fourteenth day."
"Has the palace already sent an invitation? Why haven't I heard about it?" Shen Zhixiu was a little surprised.
The palace did not hold a banquet every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Sometimes the emperor would go out of the palace to watch the lanterns and have fun with the people.
As soon as he finished speaking, the steward of the West Courtyard came up to him and said, "Third Master, the virtuous concubine in the palace has just sent an invitation. A palace banquet will be held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month."
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