Chapter 388: Divorced women clash with newlyweds!
Shen Lanxi raised an eyebrow, and began to ponder.
"Your Ji Prince's Mansion must hate me to the core by now, right?" she asked with a smile.
Zhou Chengan did not hide anything: "My family members are all cursing Sister Lanxi for being a woman, black-hearted and vicious."
Shen Lanxi looked at him with interest: "Do you think what they said is right or wrong?"
Che Mingyuan, standing to the side, chuckled silently.
“I only believe what I see. No one else cares about my sister’s life or death, and no one stands up for her. Only Sister Lanxi is willing to lend a helping hand.”
Shen Lanxi: "What if I really do what they say and profit by stepping on your sister's corpse?"
Zhou Cheng'an: "I don't care about that. All I know is that the truth about my sister's drowning back then has been found out. My sister is dead, what use is she now?" There was something else Zhou Cheng'an didn't say: he knew that the officer in charge of the case was not Shen Lanxi.
Many ordinary people didn't even know that Shen Lanxi was involved; they only knew that the First Prince was wise and powerful, and quickly uncovered the truth of what happened back then.
Shen Lanxi laughed: "Is it possible that I want to clear my name of the Northwest Butcher?"
Zhou Chengan said firmly, "Absolutely impossible!"
Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "This young man suits my temperament very well."
Che Mingyuan understood: "Sir, you intend to accept it?"
Zhou Chengan was overjoyed.
Shen Lanxi thought for a moment and said, "Let's arrange for him to work in the Imperial Guard, starting as a lowly guard protecting the capital."
Zhou Cheng'an was overjoyed when he realized that Shen Lanxi was now the commander of the Imperial Guard.
"Thank you, Sister Lanxi."
Shen Lanxi reminded her, "I'm afraid your Prince Ji's mansion doesn't want you to join the capital guard."
Zhou Chengan said with a determined look in his eyes, "They're just trying to stop me, I'll fight them to the death."
Shen Lanxi: "Good job, young man. If your family asks, just say that you went to the Imperial Guard to register and were selected on your own. Don't mention my name."
Zhou Chengan nodded: "Understood."
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"News has come from the palace that Consort Shu has taken some action."
"She will definitely make good use of this pregnancy, but it's just a matter of who she'll use it on."
"News has come from the descendants of the King of Li: the poison in that person's body has been cured."
"Once he's sober, ask him if he wants to stay or be replaced. If he doesn't want to be replaced, he needs to show sincerity!"
"yes!"
"The descendants of the fake King of Li are losing patience."
"No rush, keep using poison and see if we can lure out the poison master behind us!"
"yes!"
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Before they knew it, it was time for Shen Yuanxin to marry the Tenth Princess.
Shen Yuanxin changed into his wedding attire early, paid respects to his parents and elders, and prepared to go to fetch his bride.
Apart from Shen Yuanxin, everyone present was forcing a smile.
It's not like a princess has come; they don't need to greet her with a smile.
"Father, I'm going to fetch the bride." Shen Yuanxin had been well-rested for more than a month, and not only had his health improved significantly, but his face had also turned pale from not seeing much sunlight. At first glance, he gave people the impression of a handsome young gentleman.
Although Shen Congwen was unhappy with what had happened before, he had already come to terms with it.
Yuan Xin was also set up; you really can't blame him.
The blame lies with the person who orchestrated this underhanded scheme, but unfortunately, nothing has been found out.
"Go, from now on you will be the prince consort." This status will give their family an extra layer of support.
"Your child is gone!"
Shen Congwen nodded.
To marry the princess, he borrowed from all his colleagues and friends, and even sold all the valuable items in his study.
The family has really gone all out this time, hoping that the wedding will go smoothly and that there won't be any more problems.
After Shen Yuanxin left, Shen Congwen began to pretend to knock on the door of his house.
"The princess will be coming back soon. She's of noble birth and has a fiery temper, so you all better control your tempers. If you offend the princess, I won't plead for you!"
Shen Lanxi knew that these words were directed at her.
"Lanxi, your status is still that of a divorced woman. When the princess enters later, you should stay in the inner courtyard!" Shen Congwen knew that in a situation like today, Shen Lanxi would definitely not dare to be presumptuous.
If outsiders knew about her ruthless nature, she would be the one who lost face.
Shen Lanxi said with a half-smile, "Does Father mean that I, a divorced woman, am not allowed to enter the Shen family's gate today?"
Shen Congwen would naturally not admit it.
"I'm just asking you to be discreet when the princess enters. You should be aware of your status. You carry the stigma of a divorced woman. If you offend the newlyweds, can you bear the consequences?"
Divorced women are considered unlucky; in other families, they would definitely not be allowed to even enter the house.
Only the Shen family is so generous.
"Father, how could you say such things about my eldest sister?"
"Uncle, what you're saying isn't right!"
"Uncle..."
Shen Congwen ignored the pleas of these younger people and remained resolute.
"Today we are marrying a princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If we anger the princess and His Majesty punishes us, who will bear the consequences?"
In short, the younger generation hesitated to speak.
Shen Lanxi looked coldly at her father: "Father, you should think this through. After I leave today, I will never set foot in the Shen family again!"
Shen Congwen was furious: "How dare you threaten the family? Shen Lanxi, are you really not afraid of being expelled from the family?"
Shen Lanxi: "Don't worry, why don't we open the ancestral hall and sever ties with the princess before she is brought back?"
Shen Congwen jumped up and down in anger: "Shen Lanxi, you unfilial and disobedient thing, have you forgotten who brought you into this world? Today you dare to sever ties with your family, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"
Shen Lanxi's eyes were icy: "If others are unkind to me, I will be unkind to them."
“Shen Lanxi…” Shen Congwen pointed at her and shouted.
The Shen family members couldn't sit still any longer and quickly split into two groups to try and persuade them.
"Elder sister, Father didn't mean it; he just had some concerns."
"Big sister, don't listen to Father. We should do what we should do."
"Big sister, Uncle wants to sever ties with us, and we won't acknowledge him anymore."
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"This bastard! How could the Shen family produce such a bastard?" Shen Congwen was surprised that Shen Lanxi showed no restraint whatsoever in front of so many outsiders.
He had intended to show off his father's power, but Shen Lanxi actually embarrassed him and humiliated him in front of so many people.
We shouldn't have had this wicked child in the first place!
"Brother, calm down. It's such a joyous day, why are you making things difficult for yourself!"
"Brother, why are you arguing with a junior?" Knowing you can't win a fight or an argument, isn't this just asking for trouble?
"Brother, the princess looks unwell."
Shen Congwen quickly turned to look at Zhou Xinrou and saw her slumped helplessly in the chair. He felt a surge of fear.
"I'm doing this for Yuanxin and the princess. If their marriage encounters any problems in the future, they'll definitely think of this. Then I'll see who's in trouble!" Shen Congwen had already prepared his excuse.
Madam Shen looked displeased, but she did not stop her eldest son.
She felt that her eldest son's actions made sense, but she didn't want to upset Lanxi.
She had already experienced firsthand how ruthless he was when she went to Dongchuan.
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