Chapter 432 Everyone Kneels!
The Shen family members all looked grim. You don't hit someone in the face, and you don't insult someone by exposing their shortcomings. Zhou Yunhui is now a member of the Shen family, yet she doesn't wholeheartedly protect the Shen family. Judging from this, she wants to see Lan Xi make a fool of herself.
Madam Shen's face immediately darkened.
The others also looked grim. When Lanxi was talked about and ridiculed, the Shen family would be dragged down with her.
What was the Tenth Princess thinking? Why would she side with outsiders and watch the Shen family make a fool of themselves?
With the auspicious hour fast approaching, Zhou Rulin was growing anxious. He had already sent men to investigate three times, but no one from the palace had come.
Is Father not planning to send anyone over today?
They agreed on it yesterday, but changed their minds overnight?
Just as everyone was discussing this, Shen Lanxi arrived gracefully, bringing with her the palace's gifts.
"Congratulations to Prince Chen!"
Zhou Rulin hurriedly went to greet him.
Shen Lanxi was accompanied by palace staff and a eunuch who was there to deliver the imperial decree. Who would dare to be negligent?
Zhou Ruyuan and the officials immediately stepped forward in an orderly manner.
Shen Lanxi accepted the imperial edict with a smile and unfolded it.
Everyone knelt down!
"By the mandate of Heaven..."
Shen Lanxi held the imperial edict and read it aloud. Everyone knelt at her feet, listening to the imperial decree, and no one dared to disobey!
The imperial edict was neither long nor short. Yet, Shen Lanxi read it aloud with such unhurried ease that it conveyed a sense of eternity.
The crowd, who had just been looking down on Shen Lanxi and waiting to see her make a fool of herself, now looked as embarrassed and ashamed as if they had been slapped hard in the face!
After reading the imperial edict, Shen Lanxi slowly and respectfully put it away.
"Please rise, everyone!"
The elderly women, one by one, were helped up by their children and grandchildren. Even if they were filled with shame and indignation, or so angry that they were about to vomit blood, they dared not show it in the slightest.
Zhou Rulin also had to say to Shen Lanxi, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Shen!"
Shen Lanxi smiled calmly and said, "It's my duty, no need to complain about hardship!"
Zhou Rulin had already assessed Shen Lanxi's position in his father's heart, but now he had to assess it again.
It's truly amazing that a woman could do something like this!
He must take such a woman into his harem someday.
Shen Lanxi's current status is beyond question, and no one dares to spoil the wedding banquet of Prince Chen.
Even impeachment takes place during court sessions.
Shen Lanxi was respectfully invited by Zhou Rulin to the men's table.
At that table sat Wu Yanzhi, the Left Chancellor; Mei Nanhua, the Grand Tutor of the Court; Liu Mingxin, the Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion; and Zhou Ruyuan.
With all four regents present, plus the God of War Zhou Ruyuan, this group of people could practically control the court, making it arguably the pinnacle of power in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Of the six, Shen Lanxi is the only woman!
Those who had previously discussed Shen Lanxi now seemed to have developed amnesia, focusing all their attention on today's dishes.
It's not wrong to talk about dishes!
Madam Shen had never felt so proud. Although Lanxi was not a man, he was able to sit at the same table with some of the most powerful people in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Even the eldest son in the family couldn't do it!
The Shen family is proud of this!
Except for Shen Yuantang!
Shen Yuantang looked at Shen Lanxi sitting next to the Prince of Zhennan with a sinister gaze. Why was she the only one allowed to sit there?
She should be the one sitting shoulder to shoulder with the prince.
Bai Qingling was equally jealous, her eyes practically blazing with envy.
She had just knelt before Shen Lanxi; it was humiliating to think about it now.
Why is Shen Lanxi always around?
Shen Lanxi even outranks the prince, so what gives her the right?
Without the prince as her entourage, Shen Lanxi's current glory will only lead to her future misery.
Shen Lanxi, don't be too smug. Once the prince ascends to a high position, we'll see how he deals with this abandoned woman.
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Shen Lanxi stole the show today, her brilliance subtly overshadowing Prince Chen's wedding.
Afterwards, whenever someone mentioned her marriage to Zhou Ruyuan, they all lamented that Zhou Ruyuan was blind to talent, rejecting a pearl and embracing a fish eye as a treasure.
It's a pity that Zhou Ruyuan missed out on a good match, which actually overshadowed the fact that he called for water three times in one night.
This is the first time!
After raising their chopsticks a few times and drinking three rounds of wine, the officials began to raise their glasses and move around the banquet to offer toasts.
Shen Lanxi was also toasted several times, and Zhou Ruyuan helped her deflect the toasts twice, but she still managed to drink a cup or two.
"I'm not a good drinker, I'll go rest for a bit and let the alcohol dissipate. You all continue!" Shen Lanxi said with a smile as she got up and walked outside.
Zhou Rulin personally led Shen Lanxi outside, and then a maid led her to the guest room.
“My lord, you may rest here,” the maid said, opening the door.
After Shen Lanxi went inside, she closed her eyes to rest.
Knock, knock, knock—the sound of knocking on the door rang out.
"Enter!"
A tall, handsome man entered carrying a tray.
"Sir, I've come to deliver some hangover soup!"
Shen Lanxi smelled the scent emanating from this person and sneered inwardly.
"Put it here!"
Who is behind this scheme, choosing such a day to plot against her?
"My lord..." The man approached tentatively, then suddenly froze.
Shen Lanxi's eyes were clear, her voice cold and stern: "Who sent you?"
The man's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately drew a dagger from his waist and stabbed at her.
Shen Lanxi lightly flicked her fingers on the dagger, and the man staggered, staring at her in disbelief. Then he threw a punch, followed by a forceful jaw strike.
With a snap, Shen Lanxi dislocated the man's jaw, broke his limbs and bones in a few quick movements, and tossed him aside like a rag.
"Take the person back to Bansicao secretly!"
"yes!"
Half an hour later, the knocking sounded again.
"My lord, your servant has brought some hangover soup!"
Shen Lanxi pushed open the door and went out.
"No!"
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Shen Lanxi returned to the table. The Shen family had already finished their meal and were waiting to leave.
"Grandma, are you tired?"
Madam Shen stood up: "Not tired, can we go now?"
Shen Lanxi: "There's nothing more for us to do. Go back and get some rest!"
Madam Shen was helped out of the gate by Shen Lanxi, and Zhou Rulin and others personally saw them off.
"Thank you for your visit today, Lord Shen. I will certainly host a private banquet for you another day."
Shen Lanxi smiled faintly and said meaningfully, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. There's no need for a banquet. You should take some time to tidy up your home!"
Zhou Rulin was taken aback, then came to his senses. Just as he was about to ask a question, Shen Lanxi had already helped Old Madam Shen into the carriage.
After returning home
"We've found out. It's a concubine from the Prince Ji's mansion, and that concubine belongs to Zhou Yunshang!"
Shen Lanxi sneered, "Is Zhou Ruyuan an idiot? Such a grown man, and he didn't even catch him!"
Ban Sicao: "He was blind from the start; he had a smart face but a stupid mind."
"Have someone send the message to Zhou Ruyuan."
Ban Sicao was a little unhappy: "Why should we give him credit?"
Che Mingyuan: "What do you know? The current Prince Ji is His Majesty's man."
Ban Si Cao: "..."
Che Mingyuan: "Using someone else to do your dirty work, do you understand?"
Ban Sicao: "I know how to prepare the 'Heartbreak Powder,' how to prepare poison. Do you know how?"
Che Mingyuan: "..."
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