Chapter 402 Shen Lanxi, what do you take the Imperial Guard for?
After the delivery room was cleaned up, Shen Lanxi and Shen Yuanxu went in.
Hu Jinyu's face showed the paleness of childbirth, but also the smile of motherhood.
"I've had some tonics and medicinal herbs brought over. The doctors and female physicians can prepare them for you. Don't be stingy!"
Hu Jinyu glanced at Shen Yuanxu, who then leaned closer to the child and looked at him with delight.
"Lanxi, why don't you name the child?" Shen Yuanxu suddenly asked.
Shen Lanxi was taken aback: "You are the child's parents, how can I presume to do it for you? You should name him/her, Second Uncle and Second Aunt must also want to name their grandson."
Shen Yuanxu smiled and said, "We had discussed this before and wanted you to name the child. You are a benefactor to our family. Without you, so many of us would surely have perished on the road to exile."
Shen Lanxi: "This?"
Shen Yuanjing joked, "You've already named Yuanjing's child, so you can't show favoritism, can you?"
Shen Lanxi chuckled: "Alright, I happen to have a name here."
Shen Yuanxu and Hu Jinyu listened intently.
She didn't explain the origin of the name "Shen Chengfeng," and neither did Shen Yuanxu and his wife ask.
She simply stayed happily by the child's side, murmuring the child's name.
She had other things to do and couldn't stay long. After learning that Hu Jinyu and the child were safe and sound, she went to the main house.
Upon hearing the old woman's announcement, Shen Yuantang went outside with a stern face to relay the message.
"My mother said she wants to rest quietly and doesn't want to see anyone." Shen Yuantang's tone couldn't help but be smug as he finished speaking.
Although she said she was resting quietly, her mother actually didn't want to see Shen Lanxi.
Her mother must be very disappointed in her, given how heartless she is.
With her behavior, Shen Lanxi will eventually be disliked by everyone in her family.
Shen Lanxi looked at Shen Yuantang quietly, and after a moment said, "Take good care of your mother, and I will not mistreat you."
Shen Yuantang's face immediately fell. What did Shen Lanxi mean by those words?
She's not a maid or servant; taking care of her mother is what a daughter should do. Shen Lanxi, don't try to justify your filial impiety with such a high-sounding facade.
Of the gold and silver brought from the manor, part was given to the public accountant, and part was kept in the eldest son's house to support his mother.
After making the arrangements, Shen Lanxi left the Shen residence and headed straight for the Imperial Guard.
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Jingweifu
Che Mingyuan held the imperial edict high and led the way.
"By imperial decree, Shen Lanxi shall concurrently serve as the commander of the Imperial Guard."
Sun Feng led his men to kneel and pay homage to the imperial edict.
Shen Lanxi began her address: "From this day forward, I, Shen Lanxi, will assume the dual responsibility of ensuring the safety of the imperial city. Those of you who follow me, those willing to obey my commands, I promise you high positions and generous rewards. Those unwilling to obey will remain in their original posts. If you harbor no disloyalty, you will steadily rise through the ranks. Those with disloyalty, don't let me catch you."
"If I catch you serving two masters and disobeying me, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Sun Feng and the others remained silent.
Shen Lanxi: "I'm going to the palace to take over the Imperial Guards right now. Anyone who wants to come with me, step forward now."
The guards all stared at Sun Feng.
The latter, forcing a smile, asked, "Sir, we don't understand what you mean. Are you suggesting a conflict with the Imperial Guards?"
Shen Lanxi: "Of course, the current commander of the Imperial Guard is still in office. His Majesty has not said that he will be dismissed or demoted, which means that he and I will jointly command the Imperial Guard."
"The Imperial Guards and our Capital Guards have many disagreements. As the commander of the Capital Guards, I naturally side with our Capital Guards. If any of them are dissatisfied, would I allow them to belittle our Capital Guards?"
The guards in the capital thought to themselves: Of course not.
So, did they follow them into the palace to fight?
That's the imperial palace. If a conflict breaks out in the imperial palace, you'll lose your head.
The guards of the capital hung their heads and remained silent.
Sun Feng: "I'll go with Lord Shen."
Shen Lanxi: "Alright, the rest of you, continue with your duties."
When the guards saw that Sun Feng had gone with him, they began to get restless.
Shen Lanxi, accompanied by more than ten imperial guards, arrived at the palace before nightfall.
Wei Dongzhu is currently in a stalemate with Xiao Changgeng, the commander of the Imperial Guards, because Wei Dongzhu has an imperial edict in hand, and even if Xiao Changgeng is unwilling, he has no choice but to comply.
He didn't want to escalate the situation, as it would be detrimental to him if His Majesty learned of the power struggle between the two sides.
When Wei Dong saw Shen Lanxi arrive, he recounted the outcome of his confrontation with Xiao Changgeng.
"Xiao Changgeng was unwilling to relinquish his power and the Imperial Guards."
Shen Lanxi said in a low voice, "I brought some men with me from the Capital Guard."
Wei Dongzhu felt more confident.
The moment Xiao Changgeng saw Shen Lanxi, his face darkened.
Unexpectedly, one day, a woman came along who wanted to be his equal.
He is the commander of the Imperial Guards and the son of Marquis Weiyuan. What is Shen Lanxi compared to him?
She only got to where she is now because of men. Does she really want to use the same tricks she used on the men around her on him?
Xiao Changgeng's gaze was blatant as he brazenly sized up Shen Lanxi.
Although she was an abandoned woman and quite old, she was beautiful and had a great figure. He had never seen a woman with such stunning beauty.
If she's willing to humble herself, he might be able to reserve a place for her by his side.
The prerequisite is that she has to keep all the cats and dogs around her clean; he doesn't like unclean women.
Shen Lanxi smiled coldly and said disdainfully, "I, Shen, have been ordered by the Emperor to take over the Imperial Guard. If any of you are not satisfied, please step forward."
Xiao Changgeng didn't take Shen Lanxi's words seriously at all. He understood the imperial edict. Although His Majesty appointed Shen Lanxi as the commander of the Imperial Guard, the edict did not remove him from his post, so he was still the commander of the Imperial Guard.
The worst-case scenario is that the two of them will jointly command the Imperial Guards, so what is he afraid of?
"Shen Lanxi, what do you take the Imperial Guard for? Don't use the same methods you've used elsewhere on the Imperial Guard."
"The Imperial Guards are responsible for protecting His Majesty and the safety of the palace. Each one of them is capable of fighting a hundred men, and they are all intelligent and brave. They are not reckless men who like to fight in groups."
Shen Lanxi said coldly, "Since the Imperial Guards you speak of are so powerful, I'd like to see for myself. If they can't take on a hundred men at once, then get out of the Imperial Guards."
Xiao Changgeng's face instantly turned ugly. If Shen Lanxi wanted to humiliate herself, then he would grant her wish.
"We have heard that Lord Shen is both wise and brave, and that he is awe-inspiring on the battlefield with outstanding achievements. My men have always admired your demeanor and would like to see it for themselves."
He would have his men thoroughly teach Shen Lanxi a lesson. Even if Shen Lanxi knew some martial arts, could she compare to a man's strength and power?
She's all show and no substance; she only relies on her good looks to make the men around her go through fire and water for her.
Without those men, she would be nothing.
Shen Lanxi sneered, "Since you are the commander of the Imperial Guards, you must be more capable than your subordinates. Why don't you step forward and fight me? If I lose, I will resign to His Majesty. If you lose, you will be demoted to deputy commander and obediently assist me from now on."
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