Chapter 455 Zhou Yunhui's Incident Exposed!
Shen Lanxi didn't want to waste words with her, so she stood up and said respectfully, "Whether Yuan Tang can go home or not is up to the elders to decide. Lanxi has other things to do, so I'll head out now."
Shen Yuantang's expression was very unpleasant.
Zhou Xinrou: "Go ahead and get busy!"
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Old Madam Shen has been extremely busy lately dealing with her two daughters' affairs, and her handling of the Tenth Princess's matter has been somewhat perfunctory.
"Mother, will we offend the princess by saying this to her?" Shen Shuniang pondered.
Madam Shen said indifferently, "She's just an unfavored princess. Even if we give her nothing and just send her away, the royal family won't say anything."
Ever since the palace sent the plaque, the old lady has become much more confident.
“Lanxi has been busy lately and hasn’t been home much. You should all be careful and not go to the Duke of Huguo’s mansion too often.”
Shen Shuniang and Shen Huiniang's faces stiffened.
"Mother, we sisters have come all the way to the capital, and we definitely want to spend as much time as possible with you to show our filial piety!"
Old Mrs. Shen was not fooled by them, but their filial piety still moved her.
"You two should have found out before you came. Only come when Lanxi isn't home. If she sees you and angers her, I can't protect you!"
Displeasure flashed in the eyes of Shen Shuniang and her sister.
They had previously persuaded their mother to help them with their household affairs, but because Shen Lanxi was causing panic in the capital every day, their mother changed her mind.
We can't count on our mother for now; we can only hope for the princess.
Two days later, Madam Shen went out to offer incense, and most of the women in the family went with her.
"Huangjue Temple was burned down before, but unexpectedly it just kept burning and getting stronger."
Shen Congwen: "Mother, this is called 'no destruction, no construction'."
Today, Madam Shen is praying for blessings for her descendants. She will recite scriptures for an hour in a special small Buddhist hall to show her piety.
"Those of you who need to rest, go and rest; those of you who need to offer incense, go and offer incense. We'll have a vegetarian meal at noon, rest for a while, and then head back to the mansion!"
"yes!"
Everyone except the old lady left.
Liu didn't want to get involved with her two sisters-in-law, so she protected her two daughters-in-law who were about to give birth and led them to the guest room to rest.
Today, Madam Shen did not call her two daughters; they met by chance when she went out and came together.
Most of the men are here today, and Shen Yuanxu has also returned from the academy.
Zhou Yunhui glanced in a certain direction, and with a thought in mind, urged the person beside her, "Yuanxin, my elder brother hasn't returned from the academy for a long time. Go and ask him how Bailu Academy is doing. Find out the details, and I'll go to the palace in a few days to see if I can let you study at the academy as well."
Shen Yuanxin naturally didn't want to study, but when he thought about Shen Yuanxu's current status among scholars, he became somewhat tempted.
Who would have thought that the brute who fought on the battlefield would now be treated with the respect due to a scholar, and addressed as "Teacher" by students?
After seeing Shen Yuanxin leave, Zhou Yunhui found an excuse to go to the guest room with her maid.
A short while later, a figure quietly opened the door and went inside.
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When Shen Lanxi met with the head of the Ministry of Works, his subordinate came galloping to report.
"It's all taken care of by Zhou Yunhui."
A cold glint flashed in Shen Lanxi's eyes as she said, "If anyone from the Shen family comes, just say I've left the city."
"yes!"
The Shen family's world has collapsed!
Looking at Shen Yuanxin kneeling on the ground, disheveled, and the figure hidden in the bedding, Old Madam Shen could no longer hold back and fainted.
Screams, curses, and screams erupted one after another, and the Shen family was in complete chaos. Today was a Buddhist festival, and many families of high-ranking officials and nobles had come. After being burned down again, Huangjue Temple once more became famous.
Since it involved a royal scandal, the matter was quickly brought to the attention of Emperor Renxiao.
Emperor Renxiao was overcome with anger, his vision went black, and he fainted.
Fortunately, the palace servants were already used to it, and Wang Bao methodically arranged for someone to inform Shen Lanxi to seal off the inner palace and instruct Wei Dongzhu to strengthen the palace's security.
The three regents received news again that Emperor Renxiao was not holding court in the morning, and they sat down together to discuss the matter.
"Should we submit the memorial requesting the establishment of a crown prince?"
Wu Yanzhi remained silent.
After considering it carefully, Liu Mingxin said, "Have someone pass me a draft to take a look at!"
Let's test His Majesty's attitude.
The Grand Tutor and Wu Yanzhi both nodded.
This is not the first time His Majesty has skipped court. Although he seems to be in good health, this kind of repeated absences are always worrying.
There still needs to be someone to inherit the throne in order to avoid chaos among the princes.
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The Shen family was shrouded in gloom, and the servants worked with utmost care, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Shen Yuantang stayed at home with her mother today, and only after much pleading and cajoling did her mother agree to let her stay at the mansion for a period of time.
The people who went out to worship Buddha returned before noon, looking quite disheveled. Shen Yuantang quickly sent someone to inquire about their whereabouts.
The unexpected result almost made her so angry that her stomach hurt.
"Mother, how could you have agreed to Father taking a concubine?" Shen Yuantang asked with a hint of resentment.
Zhou Xinrou never expected that Zhou Yunhui's affair would be exposed in this way.
This incident will surely ruin the Shen family's reputation, which is not the outcome she wanted.
"Call your father here!"
Shen Yuantang dared not say much in front of his mother, so he could only deal with Shen Yuanxin.
With such a scandal in the Shen family, and Shen Yuanxin making the princess wear such a huge green hat, what use is he if he can't even control the people in his own room!
Shen Yuanxu rushed back upon hearing the news. He had finally gained a foothold at Bailu Academy and earned the respect of the students, but his family always seemed to be holding him back!
Zhou Yunhui's marriage into the Shen family was driven by malicious intent; such a person cannot be allowed to remain.
Shen Yuanxu didn't go straight home, but went to find Shen Lanxi instead.
As darkness approached, Emperor Renxiao awoke.
"I've fainted again?"
Wang Bao bowed his head and carefully helped Emperor Renxiao up.
"Your Majesty, you must not harm your health over such a trivial matter!" Wang Bao skillfully opened the box and took out a pill.
"This was urgently sent by the Imperial Advisor, who said that His Majesty should take it after he wakes up."
Song Daoxi was appointed as the Imperial Preceptor by Emperor Renxiao for her meritorious service in refining elixirs.
"After the Imperial Advisor delivered the gifts, he hurriedly returned to continue refining elixirs. He said he wanted to refine more elixirs to clear heat and regulate Qi for His Majesty."
After taking it, Emperor Renxiao felt his mind was much clearer.
"The elixirs sent by the Imperial Advisor are more effective than those sent by the Imperial Physician!"
Wang Bao flattered, "It is His Majesty's discerning eye that has discovered such a talent as the Imperial Preceptor."
Emperor Renxiao was still uneasy after bringing Song Daoxi back, so he ordered his men to keep an eye on her day and night. It was only after one of the men reported that Song Daoxi was occasionally taking some pills that the emperor took it to heart.
He is now somewhat glad that he made the decisive decision to have his second son send the person over.
"Where is that wretched child?"
Wang Bao whispered, "The imperial physician has examined her; she is pregnant. News has come from the prison that the child is not the prince consort's."
Emperor Renxiao's vision went black again, and he quickly had Wang Bao give him another pill to swallow.
"You wretched creature, you deserve to die!"
The royal family's prestige was already damaged by the last incident, and now this has happened again. So many people know about it, and even if they were to be silenced, they wouldn't be able to.
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