Chapter 369 Flower Appreciation Feast: Persuading My Sister!
Zhou Yunshang's face changed repeatedly; she was already starting to regret hosting this flower-viewing banquet.
Could it be that Shen Lanxi has been hanging out with those men in the military camp for too long? How did she become so reckless and carefree?
She doesn't care about saving face; even as the eldest princess, she still has her pride.
The group filed in and took their seats. In the first round of the confrontation after entering the room, Shen Lanxi won an overwhelming victory.
"Greetings to my three aunts." After taking her seat, Shen Yuantang walked over gracefully.
Hu Jinyu whispered, "My sister is here too. When did she arrive? I didn't see you earlier."
Earlier at the door, if Shen Lanxi hadn't forcefully silenced Chen Suizhu, the Shen family would have completely lost face.
Chen Suizhu and the eldest princess were going head-to-head with Shen Lanxi, showing no regard for the Shen family. The Shen family's fate was intertwined; it was truly remarkable that Shen Yuantang, who had been hiding so far away, hadn't seen them.
Shen Yuantang said indifferently, "I went to change my clothes just now and I'm back now."
Shen Yuantang didn't particularly like his second wife's sister-in-law.
Hu Jinyu also sensed it; every time Shen Yuantang returned to the mansion, she caught him looking at her with disdain and disdain.
She was puzzled at first, but later she realized that she was jealous that she almost became the principal wife of the Prince of Zhennan.
This younger sister is petty and narrow-minded, but luckily she's not from the second wife's family. We just nod and greet each other when we meet.
"Oh, I see. Well, then you missed the exciting part just now."
Shen Yuantang turned his head to the side and bowed to Shen Lanxi.
"I hope you are well, elder sister!"
Shen Lanxi: "You've made great progress after being confined for so many days!"
Shen Yuantang froze. Did she really have to say such embarrassing things in this kind of setting?
"The Prince's Palace has lifted my confinement, and I will be going home to help out starting tomorrow."
First, Shen Yuanxin was recognized as the legitimate son, and then came the marriage to the princess. These events happened one after the other, keeping the Shen family very busy.
"You're so thoughtful!" Shen Lanxi said politely.
Shen Yuantang was naturally not one to make a fool of herself. She tried to inquire about Xishan from her family, but no one told her anything; they all said they didn't know.
Shen Lanxi is the commander of the Imperial Guard, so she must know.
"Does elder sister know when the Prince will return to the capital?"
Shen Lanxi: "I don't know. If you want to know, you can go to the palace and ask Consort Shu."
The only thing Shen Yuantang was relieved about being confined was that he no longer had to go to the palace to pay his respects to Consort Shu. He used to think Consort Shu was a very kind person, but he never expected that she would have so many ways to torment people in private. She was the closest person to the Prince, yet she could still be so ruthless as to harm her.
If there were other options, she certainly wouldn't have sought out Consort Shu.
"Elder sister, I am a concubine, and according to regulations, I cannot enter the palace at will. You are my own sister and an official in the court, so can't you tell me this?"
Shen Lanxi: "I have not attended court for five days."
Shen Yuantang's smile didn't reach his eyes; his smile was stiff as he said, "Elder sister, could you send someone to inquire? You're an official in the court, so you must have people you can use."
Looking at the garden full of beautiful flowers, Shen Lanxi couldn't help but feel moved.
"If you want to divorce the Prince of Zhennan, I can help you!"
Shen Yuantang's expression changed immediately.
"Elder sister, if you are unwilling to help, please don't curse my marriage. The prince and I are a loving couple and will spend our lives together."
Shen Lanxi didn't look at her, but instead gazed at the blooming flowers in the garden.
"Recently, I suddenly realized a truth, so I have become somewhat more restrained in my actions!"
Shen Yuantang thought to himself with a sullen face, "Why are you telling her this?"
What does it matter to her what happens to her?
"Be careful, don't let the people around you incite you. Zhou Ruyuan was capable of doing something like that on your wedding night, he is definitely not a good person to entrust your life to. You said before that we are sisters and asked me to help you."
"After I got back, I thought about it for two nights and I realized you were absolutely right."
“I can’t watch you go down a dark path. Although it’s not appropriate to say some things at this time, as your older sister, I still want to advise you.”
Shen Yuantang glared at him: "No need!"
"I'm fine, so I won't thank you for your advice, big sister. There's no need!"
Shen Lanxi: "My bottom line for you is that you're alive!"
Shen Yuantang snorted coldly and turned her head: "I don't understand a word my elder sister said. I've already made the arrangements; there are special seats available at the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. I'll head back now!"
Now, when she goes out, she represents the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. Her every word and action represents the face of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. She cannot do anything that would bring shame to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion!
Shen Lanxi watched the retreating figure who didn't turn around, then shifted her gaze to the clusters of flowers.
Things don't always go as she wishes; she only asks to have a clear conscience!
"Lanxi, why didn't Aunt come today?" Zhou Yunshang asked.
Shen Lanxi: "My mother is unwell and is resting at home."
"Oh, I thought you were busy with the Shen family's marriage to the Tenth Princess, which is why you didn't come."
Shen Lanxi: "Of course, I'll be busy with the wedding preparations too."
The First Prince's wife's voice rang out: "I heard that the one who married the Tenth Princess was an illegitimate son? An illegitimate son is not worthy."
Shen Lanxi: "His Majesty's decree is that Shen Yuanxin, the eldest son of the Shen family's main branch, is hereby appointed."
The Crown Princess was furious. Why did Shen Lanxi always use imperial edicts to intimidate people?
I really don't understand why His Majesty indulges her so much.
So what if she's pretty? She looks like a vixen. Could it be that His Majesty has taken a fancy to Shen Lanxi's face?
The Crown Princess quickly shook off the distracting thoughts in her mind. No, no, how could His Majesty take a fancy to Shen Lanxi?
If they were going to take any action, they would have brought her into the palace long ago; they wouldn't have bestowed a title upon her and appointed her to the capital's guard.
She's really overthinking things.
His Majesty personally issued the imperial decree, and even if Shen Yuanxin is an illegitimate child, he is now the legitimate son of the Shen family.
His words are law, who dares to question them?
“Father is wise. There is a reason for this arrangement!” Even the eldest princess dared not utter a word against His Majesty.
The Crown Princess glanced at the First Princess and scoffed inwardly, "You think you can be a good person?"
If Shen Lanxi hadn't brought up His Majesty, she would definitely have discussed the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. Among the royal descendants, only the eldest prince was truly born of the legitimate wife; all the others were illegitimate children born to concubines.
Shen Lanxi: "The eldest princess summoned me here, saying that she has something belonging to Princess Yuxue. Please take it out and let me see it."
Zhou Yunshang was surprised that Shen Lanxi would mention that bitch in public. She sneered inwardly and ordered her maid to fetch her.
A handkerchief, exquisitely embroidered in vibrant colors, was taken out of a brocade box and unfolded by a palace maid.
Shen Lanxi: "This is indeed the handkerchief I gave to Zhou Yunxue. How did it end up in your hands?"
Zhou Yunshang forced a smile and said, "Naturally, it was a gift from Sister Yunxue."
Shen Lanxi: "When the Empress Dowager gave me this handkerchief, I thought the embroidery on it was too complicated and that it would rub against my skin if I used it to wipe my hands and face, so I just gave it to Zhou Yunxue."
Zhou Yunshang was envious, and the Crown Prince's wife's expression wasn't much better.
Shen Lanxi's words easily ignited the jealousy in both of them.
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