Chapter 428 Such sophistry cannot corrupt her Dao heart!
Shen Yuantang's eyes were filled with tears, and his gaze was full of determination.
A deep-seated hatred assaulted Shen Lanxi's soul.
She escorted the Shen family all the way, helping them escape assassination attempts time and time again, helping them settle down in Dongchuan, helping them make a living during the war, and helping them return to the capital and establish themselves.
What I got in return was intense hatred!
Shen Lanxi was confused at this moment!
She returned to her room in a daze, staring blankly at everything around her.
Was everything she gained right or wrong?
Should she not have come back at all?
A low knocking sound rang out, and Shen Lanxi's eyes slowly focused, her gaze falling on the hidden door in the wall.
Upon opening it, I found Wei Dongzhu, Ban Sicao, Liu Yanhui, Shen Yuanxu, Shen Yuanjun, Shen Yuankun, and...
"My lord, the eldest prince has been secretly taken to the imperial estate by His Majesty," Che Mingyuan said.
Shen Lanxi slowly raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the person in the secret passage.
worth!
Her return was worthwhile!
Don't even think about corrupting her resolve with your mere fallacies!
"Let's discuss this!"
...
Before they knew it, Emperor Renxiao's birthday was approaching, and the family of the Fifth Prince of Xihua Continent arrived late.
Zhou Ruyuan was in charge of receiving them. Shen Lanxi glanced at them as she hurriedly passed by. It seemed like they were going to the capital for a funeral, but in reality, they were being escorted to the capital. The situation of the Fifth Prince's descendants was probably not good.
With a quick glance, Shen Lanxi regained her composure. Recently, Zhou Ruyuan had been making some rather big moves, replacing all of Zhou Yunshang's hidden forces with his own people.
Her ambitions were already evident; she could sense them, and so could Emperor Renxiao.
"Lanxi, half of the Xihua Continent army has now been integrated. I have summoned you here to ask for your help in deciding who should train them."
Shen Lanxi's eyes flashed, and she said, "Before they are officially incorporated into the Imperial Guard, they are all under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. If Uncle is not at ease, he can ask the Ministry of Personnel or the Ministry of Rites to supervise them."
Emperor Renxiao nodded in satisfaction. Lanxi was not one to seize military power; he had worried unnecessarily.
"Let's proceed as you say; it's in accordance with the regulations."
Shen Lanxi advised, "Uncle, the Wei family's ancestral hall is not yet completed. Now that things are peaceful and stable, should we let Wei Dongzhu go back to continue supervising its construction?"
Emperor Renxiao's eyes darted around, unsure whether Shen Lanxi was testing him or genuinely planning to do so, so he deliberately asked a question.
Do you have any plans for Wei Dongzhu?
Shen Lanxi: "No."
Emperor Renxiao softened his tone and said kindly, "Lanxi, do you have feelings for Wei Dongzhu? If you do..."
Before he could finish speaking, Shen Lanxi interrupted him.
“Uncle, Lanxi has no feelings for her children. If it weren’t for the current unrest, Lanxi would have been traveling around like a free spirit long ago.”
Emperor Renxiao was thinking, however, that now that a woman held power, could she really relinquish it as easily as she claimed?
He doesn't believe it!
Now that she says she has no interest in marriage, if she proposes marriage to Wei Dongzhu in the future, it would be deceiving the emperor!
"Lanxi, your personality is just like your mother's."
Shen Lanxi obediently replied, "How can Lanxi compare to Mother? Mother is untouched by worldly affairs, while Lanxi is just an ordinary person."
Emperor Renxiao smiled.
"You have a good temperament too!"
Shen Lanxi smiled sheepishly.
"There is no one capable in the court right now. I will use Wei Dongzhu for a while longer, and then send him to build the ancestral hall." Emperor Renxiao had a plan in mind.
Shen Lanxi: "Uncle is wise and capable. There must be a reason why you kept Wei Dongzhu here."
Emperor Renxiao was very pleased that Shen Lanxi was so sensible, and his probing of her came to an end.
"I intend to hand over the other half of the Xihuazhou army to Wei Dongzhu, and let Wei Dongzhu be in charge of training them."
Shen Lanxi nodded: "Wei Dongzhu is wholeheartedly devoted to the Great Zhou, he will definitely be able to help my uncle."
No sooner had Emperor Renxiao dismissed Shen Lanxi than he summoned Wei Dongzhu.
"Minister Wei, I know you are a brilliant military strategist, and it is a waste of your talents to serve as a deputy general of the Imperial Guard in the palace."
Wei Dongzhu knelt down and said devoutly, "Your Majesty, I am wholeheartedly devoted to the Great Zhou and loyal to you. Whether I am a deputy general or a gatekeeper, I am willing to do it all."
Emperor Renxiao exclaimed "Good!"
"The men of the Wei family are loyal and devoted; I am deeply gratified!"
Wei Dongzhu: "I am willing to give my life for Your Majesty!"
Emperor Renxiao smiled and said, "I asked Lanxi before if she had feelings for you, and Lanxi said that she had no feelings for you."
Upon hearing this, Wei Dongzhu lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought.
Emperor Renxiao's eyes flickered, and he continued, "I want to ask you, do you have any plans regarding marriage? You are now the only son left in the Wei family army, and I cannot bear to see you suffer like this."
Before the words of bestowing the marriage could be uttered, Wei Dongzhu preemptively said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness. I have a hidden ailment and cannot bear to ruin a woman's life."
What did Emperor Renxiao mean by raising his eyebrows?
Filled with grief and indignation, Wei Dongzhu continued, "I was ambushed in the Northwest and escaped from the fire, which destroyed the foundation of the Wei family army. I am the last of the Wei family army. After my death, there will be no more Wei family army!"
Emperor Renxiao glanced subtly at Wei Dongzhu's waist and gritted his teeth inwardly.
No wonder Shen Lanxi and Wei Dongzhu didn't talk about marriage; now I understand.
"Although the imperial physicians in my palace may not be the best in the Great Zhou, they are still among the top. Let the imperial physician take a look at you. You are the only one left in the Wei family army, and I feel guilty about that."
Wei Dongzhu: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for bestowing upon me the imperial physician!"
Let's not talk about the arranged marriage. Wei Dongzhu has already spoken frankly, disregarding his male dignity. If he were to arrange another marriage, even if it were not a daughter of an official but a princess, he would still be criticized by the world for being unkind.
"You may leave now!"
He was still somewhat skeptical of Wei Dongzhu's words, otherwise he wouldn't have sent the imperial physician.
If Wei Dongzhu dares to deceive... A flash of ruthlessness crossed Emperor Renxiao's eyes.
The imperial physician came to report the news the next day.
"Your Majesty, General Wei's foundation has been destroyed by the fire, and even medicine will be ineffective."
Emperor Renxiao pursed his lips and said in a deep voice, "Will his current health affect his ability to lead troops?"
The imperial physician said, "It won't affect his ability to lead troops, but he will be unable to have children or have sexual relations in the future."
After careful consideration, Emperor Renxiao said, "This matter must not be leaked. If it is leaked..."
Feeling immense pressure, the imperial physician said in a panic, "I will definitely keep my mouth shut. If this matter is ever leaked out of my mouth, may my entire family be wiped out and die a horrible death!"
Emperor Renxiao: "Prescribe some medicine to strengthen his body!"
"yes!"
Unexpectedly, the last member of the Wei family army died in Wei Dongzhu's generation.
Emperor Renxiao was filled with emotion.
Wang Bao immediately delivered the good news: "Your Majesty, Consort Huan sent word today that she is unwell."
Emperor Renxiao frowned as he recalled the frail, boneless figure and said, "Send a royal physician to take a look."
Wang Bao: "The Imperial Household Department said that Consort Huan has missed the time for changing clothes by more than ten days."
Emperor Renxiao was taken aback, but then his face lit up with joy.
"Prepare the carriage, I'm going to see Consort Huan."
"yes!"
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