When these two sit together, they exude a noble and dignified air that makes one feel ashamed of one's own inferiority.
Even Prime Minister Song hesitated slightly, but considering that Song Lan was his daughter and Prince Wei was now his son-in-law, although he was displeased that Prince Wei had come to the Prime Minister's residence but did not come to see him, he still managed a smile as he entered and said, "Your Highness has graced our residence with your presence; I'm afraid Lan'er has been negligent in her hospitality." Seeing that Song Lan dared not rise to greet him, and that Prince Wei acted as if he were invisible, he was immediately angered and looked at Prince Wei with a hint of displeasure, saying, "What is the meaning of this, Your Highness?"
"I've come to see my own queen, why bother informing the prime minister?" King Wei said calmly, taking a sip of tea with his head down.
"How was the tea?" Shen Wangshu asked after seeing that he had drunk it.
She held a small purple clay teapot in her delicate, snow-white hands and casually poured tea for the King of Wei.
"The tea you brewed is naturally excellent." Today, Shen Wangshu personally brewed tea for him. When the King of Wei saw the girl in front of him raise her fair hand lightly, her movements as smooth as flowing water, her expression serene and transcendent, he felt that it was the most beautiful scene he had ever seen.
As he drank the tea his beloved had given him, his heart softened completely. He felt that nothing could be more peaceful and serene than this. Just as he was enjoying himself, he saw Prime Minister Song enter the room, which displeased him. He finished his tea in one gulp, slowly stood up, and stared at Prime Minister Song with his cold eyes.
"What does Your Highness mean by this?" Prime Minister Song was no ordinary man, and naturally he was annoyed by the Prince of Wei's disrespect.
"I have come here for two reasons: first, to see Lan'er, and second, to tell the Prime Minister something interesting." King Wei looked coldly at Prime Minister Song before him, his eyes narrowing slightly as he thought of his neglect of Shen Wangshu.
"Something interesting?"
"Eighteen years ago, when Your Excellency was still the governor of Hangzhou, you did something quite interesting, and I'd like to tell you about it." Prince Wei casually draped a gold-embroidered cloak over the curious Shen Wangshu. Seeing the Prime Minister's expression change drastically, he slowly began, "At that time, a theft occurred in Hangzhou. A wealthy household had a proud maidservant who stole all of her master's possessions and was caught red-handed." He continued without raising his eyes, "Coincidentally, Your Excellency fell in love with that maidservant at first sight. You should have exiled her as a slave, but Your Excellency secretly replaced her and hid her in your own residence."
Ever since he learned that Prime Minister Song had treated Shen Wangshu badly, he had been looking for faults in Prime Minister Song.
This matter is from a long time ago, and there is no evidence of it anymore, but he happened to find it again.
"Your Highness really likes to joke!" Prime Minister Song was so frightened that his legs went weak.
"Are you joking? I'm afraid that your concubine Rou might have a criminal mark on her back," Prince Wei said calmly.
Having confirmed this, Prime Minister Song staggered a step, becoming completely disoriented.
He never imagined that his love at first sight for Consort Rou would become the charge against him by the Prince of Wei.
"What does Your Highness want?!" Concubine Rou cannot be allowed to live! No matter how much he loves a woman, she can't compare to his own future. Prime Minister Song's eyes turned cold. "Does Your Highness intend to kill her to avenge Lan'er?"
"I'm too lazy to bother with a mere servant. What is she anyway?" King Wei looked at Prime Minister Song and said meaningfully, "But if in ten days you are still the Prime Minister, don't blame the censors for impeaching you."
He paused, and seeing Shen Wangshu refill his tea, his phoenix eyes shimmered, and he said with a hint of impatience, "I have already ordered the guards to keep an eye on Consort Rou. The Prime Minister knows what to do." He ignored Prime Minister Song and this time did not sit opposite Shen Wangshu, but sat down next to her as if by accident, with a smile in his eyes.
"Your Highness is so cruel!" Prime Minister Song finally realized why the Prince of Wei had summoned him.
He told himself he was retiring!
He was still in his prime, with a bright future ahead of him, but he was forced to retire and return to his hometown!
If he refuses to retire, I'm afraid the King of Wei will strip him of his good reputation, and then he will be convicted and his reputation will be ruined.
He actually doted on a woman who has now ruined his future and destroyed it!
The King of Wei was so ruthless; it turns out he didn't want Concubine Rou's life, but his own!
He gave a bitter laugh, no longer caring about asking his illegitimate daughter for any dowry, and staggered away.
Shen Wangshu remained silent for a moment, then looked at the King of Wei, who was looking at him with expectant eyes, and silently covered his forehead with his hand.
He took over all the chores she wanted to do.
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