With Prime Minister Song protecting her, how could Song Lan possibly stand against her?
"In my opinion, it's out of fear of punishment that she's guilty." King Wei looked at Consort Rou with disgust at her fearless demeanor. When she suddenly looked up at him, he flicked his sleeve and said casually, "She pushed the village lady that day, trying to put her to death, and now she's the one who's making false accusations? Is this the rule in the Prime Minister's mansion? I've really learned something new."
He then understood why Song Lan had frankly admitted that she had been pushed forward that day; she was clearly preparing to expose this matter now. If she hadn't been so honest that day, and had only said that she was there to protect the Empress Dowager, how could she have implicated Song Wan'er today?
If that happens, and she goes back on her word after returning home, saying that Song Wan'er pushed her, then people will have to reconsider the sincerity of her previous claims about protecting the Empress Dowager.
But if we don't expose her and let Song Wan'er go unpunished, it will leave people feeling frustrated.
King Wei understood all of this, yet he couldn't help but look at the beautiful girl with a cold expression.
She should have been the most vulnerable and pitiful person, with injuries all over her body, but in her palace dress, she stood exceptionally straight.
Shen Wangshu felt a chill run down his spine when the King of Wei glanced at him. He glanced at the King of Wei with a tense face and gave a somewhat uneasy cold snort.
The King of Wei withdrew his gaze, a glint of light flashing in his phoenix eyes, and fell upon Concubine Rou, whose face had changed drastically from his words.
"Since the Lady has received the Empress's reward and title, I have no congratulatory gifts. I only have a few guards from the Prince's Palace to give to the Lady for protection, as a token of my appreciation."
Song Lan's life in the Prime Minister's residence is likely difficult. Prince Wei only hopes that his guards can protect her from being wronged and mistreated by Consort Rou and her daughter. Seeing Song Lan hesitate and unwilling to accept, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Otherwise, I will visit the residence from time to time to see the Lady of the Township. Would that put the Lady of the Township at ease?"
"Thank you for your guards, Your Highness," Shen Wangshu said quickly.
She chose the guards of the Prince's mansion over the Prince of Wei.
But could she have misread it?
How did that royal youth who blushed even when she was touched at first sight become so difficult to deal with?
She felt as if she had been forced to swallow a bitter pill. King Wei wiped the corners of his beautifully curved lips, waved his hand slightly, and sure enough, a team of silver-armored guards stepped forward to pay their respects to Shen Wangshu.
"Since she's hiding inside, let's drag her out and let her get some sun." Shen Wangshu had to admit that the guards of the Prince of Wei were quite intimidating. Otherwise, given the favor that Consort Rou enjoyed in the Prime Minister's mansion, how would the servants dare to disobey her?
But under the menacing pressure of the guards, some servants, their faces pale with fear, were forced at knifepoint into the backyard of the Prime Minister's residence. She showed no impatience, standing leisurely in the spacious outer courtyard of the Prime Minister's residence, watching Aunt Rou tremble, and then laughed.
"You said she was sick, and I guessed so. Could she have other intentions?" At this point, Song Wan'er should have been thoroughly humiliated by the old lady of the Marquis's mansion, right?
"No!" She had hit the nail on the head, and Aunt Rou immediately denied it in a shrill voice.
She couldn't help but feel resentment in her heart.
Even without Song Lan, Song Wan'er, as the only daughter of the Prime Minister, is not worthy of him.
"Whether it is or not, you know in your heart." Shen Wangshu's eyes dimmed slightly, but she was even more grateful to the guards of the Prince of Wei. Otherwise, Aunt Rou and her daughter would probably be plotting against her now, and she would be powerless to resist, which would probably be bad for her.
Thinking of this, she softened her expression and said gratefully to the Prince of Wei, "Your Highness has already escorted me back to my residence. I'm sorry to trouble you. I won't take up any more of your time."
She made a gesture as if to see the guest off. King Wei pondered for a moment, but then looked at Concubine Rou, who was standing on tiptoe looking into the inner quarters with some concern.
"On the day of the assassination attempt, the Lady of the Township not only saved the Empress Dowager, but also saved me."
She stood in front of him, covered in blood, a sight that still filled him with dread. Seeing Consort Rou looking at him with fear, King Wei said in a deep voice, "Serve the Lady well from now on! Otherwise, I will not give Prime Minister Song any face!" Seeing Consort Rou lower her head and not dare to look at him, he turned to the side and brought his thin red lips close to Shen Wangshu's ear, whispering, "Don't forget, you saved my life."
"Just by chance," Shen Wangshu said dismissively.
At that time, all she wanted was to save the Empress Dowager.
"..." King Wei was choked for a moment before stubbornly continuing, "I should repay your life-saving grace with my body!"
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