The servant Yuan Bao smiled bitterly, "I didn't know the master was in the west courtyard. When I sent someone to report, he overheard it."
Shen Zhao took a deep breath and said, "Prepare the car, I will leave the city too."
I don't know what happened today, but the carriage that Shen Zhixiu and Su Qingyu were riding in broke down on the roadside just after leaving the capital.
Jiang Qi stood by the car and pleaded, "Forgive me, Third Master. I'll check it right away."
Shen Zhixiu helped Su Qingyu out of the car, and Shen Zhiheng also came to the car.
"The shaft of the carriage is loose. Otherwise, go back to the mansion and get another carriage. That would be the fastest way."
Shen Zhiheng used to work in the Ministry of Industry, so he knew what was going on at a glance.
Jiang Qi immediately said, "I will go back now. Please wait for a moment, Master, Third Master, and Third Madam."
Shen Zhiheng nodded and motioned him to go quickly.
With Su Qingyu around, it was not convenient for the three of them to ride in the same car, so they could only wait on the side of the road.
Jiang Qi rode his horse towards the capital with two guards, but what Shen Zhiheng didn't notice was that at an intersection that no one could see, Jiang Qi turned in another direction.
After about an incense stick of time, Jiang Qi came back in a carriage, accompanied by Shen Zhao who was riding a horse.
Shen Zhao dismounted and saluted his father, his third uncle, and his aunt, then said, "I heard there's news from my mother, and I want to go with my father and my third uncle to take a look."
Su Qingyu looked at Chen Zhao deeply. This matter was becoming more and more interesting.
What is Shen Zhao going to do? She can now almost conclude that it was Shen Zhao who led her and Shen Zhixiu to Zhuangzi.
Shen Zhao's hair was a little messy, and the jade hairpin on her head was crooked. And the brocade belt around her waist was slightly dented in one place.
Although it didn't affect his appearance, it was clear that he had decided to go on a whim. Could it be that he was worried because Shen Zhiheng was going?
After that, Shen Zhao did not ride the horse again, but got on Shen Zhiheng's car.
Su Qingyu and Shen Zhixiu also got on the new carriage, and the two carriages started moving again.
Jiang Qi deliberately increased the distance between the two carriages, and only reported to Shen Zhiheng and his son beside the carriage after confirming that they could not hear him.
"Third Master, I have met General Li. The eldest young master left those things on the farm where the eldest lady lives. There are many assassins hiding in the dark rooftops of the farm. They are all armed with bows and arrows. Once the third master and the lady enter the yard, they will never return."
Shen Zhixiu's face showed no emotion, even though he was almost killed by his nephew, he did not show any resentment.
In this life-and-death situation, family affection is no longer within his consideration.
"What did General Li say?" Shen Zhixiu asked in a deep voice.
Jiang Qi continued to report, "General Li said that his men are hiding on a high point not far away. All the archers ambushing on the village are within his range."
"Go in with peace of mind, Third Master. General Li is hiding in the dark and can see most of what's going on in the manor."
"He will take action before those people do."
Shen Zhixiu ordered Jiang Qi in a deep voice, "Find a way to tell General Li that everyone else should be killed, but find a way to capture Shen Zhao alive."
"Don't do it unless it's absolutely necessary. I want to talk to my nephew."
Someone from his Shen family must take the blame for possessing firearms today, but it can't be in vain.
If Shen Zhao is caught in the act, the crown prince's position as heir to the throne will be in jeopardy.
He was loyal to the emperor and treated all the princes equally. But since the crown prince could not tolerate him, he had no choice but to dethrone him.
What's wrong with the crown prince? There are not many crown princes in history who can ascend the throne smoothly.
After that, Shen Zhixiu pondered for a moment, and then said to Su Qingyu: "Don't go in, just stay next to Jiang Qi."
Su Qingyu shook her head. "Third Master, if something happens to you, do you think they will let me go?"
After thinking for a moment, he said, "What if we let the loyal and brave king and my brother's men go over now? If they find the things right away, they can subdue those people."
Shen Zhixiu shook his head and said, "Those are all death warriors. Even if they are caught, they will not identify anyone."
"The things were found on the Shen family's farm, so the Shen family can't escape responsibility."
"Paralyze Shen Zhao first, then some things can come to light." Shen Zhixiu's eyes were cold, and a huge fighting spirit was rising in his eyes.
Uncle and nephew killing each other was not a situation he wanted to see. But since it had come to this, he wanted to fight, so he had no choice but to accompany him.
At this moment, in the carriage not far ahead, Shen Zhao was talking to Shen Zhiheng in a low voice.
"Father, when we get to the farm, just accompany mother and don't worry about anything else."
Shen Zhiheng was stunned. "What are you going to do?"
The people driving the carriage outside were all from the West Courtyard, and both the father and son deliberately lowered their voices.
Today, the situation in the other courtyard was dangerous, and Shen Zhao had to tell Shen Zhiheng the truth. He didn't go into details, only saying that the prince could no longer tolerate his uncle.
"Father, after today's matter is over, I, your son, will be able to support the Shen family one day."
Shen Zhiheng took two deep breaths, but still couldn't help but coughed twice.
He covered his mouth and nose with the handkerchief, then clenched it in his palm. The blood in the cotton handkerchief was almost seeping out.
"Are you crazy? That's your third uncle, not an insignificant person."
"The prince wants to take action, let him figure it out on his own. Why drag you into this?"
"Without your Third Uncle, do you think the Shen family is still the Shen family?"
A father knows best what kind of person his son is.
Even if Shen Zhixiu died, Shen Zhao would not be able to replace Shen Zhixiu.
Not to mention his status in the court, he was thankful that he could manage the Shen family's businesses.
People are not afraid of incompetence, but they are afraid of not recognizing their own abilities.
Shen Zhao knew his father would react like this, but now that things have come to this, he has no way out.
And his father's last words made him feel particularly unconvinced. His Third Uncle had also gained experience bit by bit, so how could his father be so sure that he would never be able to catch up with his Third Uncle?
When the prince ascends the throne, he will also be a high-ranking official in the six ministries and nine departments. How is he worse than his third uncle?
Shen Zhiheng just wanted him to change his ways, so he continued in a low voice, "Give up this idea as soon as possible, or I'll take your uncle and aunt back with me as soon as I get off the car."
Afterwards, Shen Zhiheng tried to persuade him earnestly for a long time.
Shen Zhao's expression gradually softened. "Father is right. It was my son who was confused. I know what to do. After I visit mother, we will go back home together."
Seeing that he did not seem to be lying, Shen Zhiheng was willing to believe his son privately.
He nodded and said, "That's right. Your Third Uncle and I are brothers. Our Shen family should be of the same blood."
Soon, two carriages stopped at the gate of the manor.
After a few people got off the carriage, Jiang Qi's men drove the carriage aside.
In order to ensure Shen Zhixiu's safety, Jiang Qi brought about twenty people with him.
When he wanted to bring people in, he was stopped by Shen Zhao.
"This is where my mother recuperates. Bringing so many guards in is not only against etiquette, but also disturbs her peace."
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