Chapter 501 Sending Liu Yan back her wedding gift!
Is the phrase "nothing is more virtuous than this" used in this context?
She's utterly vulgar and spouting nonsense!
Although many officials were furious, they dared not show it.
With Shen Lanxi acting so recklessly, they dared to say anything against her, and if they dared to utter a single word of rebuttal, Zhao Sheng would be their fate!
Afterwards, the marriage ceremony proceeded normally. Shen Lanxi took the time to inspect the military camp three times and check the military equipment three times to ensure that they could set off on the scheduled date.
"Military equipment must not be reduced, and it must not be substandard or made with inferior materials. You will oversee this personally!" Shen Lanxi instructed Liu Yanhui.
Even though he failed to become the head of the Ministry of Revenue, he still held real power. The actual Minister of Revenue had long been sidelined by Liu Yanhui and was now a figurehead.
“The military equipment was all taken from the transshipment warehouses in Dongchuan and the Northwest. As for what happened to Lady Song, it was my oversight. I beg the Regent to punish me.” Liu Yan Hui looked guilty.
Shen Lanxi: "Even the most meticulous plans can have flaws, but fortunately, there wasn't a major loss. Remember this lesson and don't repeat it!"
"Yes!" Liu Yanhui already hated Tian Chunshan's family to the core. This family usually acted honest and kind in front of him, but he never expected that they were treacherous and had the idea of usurping his place and taking advantage of his family's infertility.
Shen Lanxi's eyes fell on Liu Yanhui, and she turned around to take a box from the shelf.
"This is a wedding gift for you!"
Liu Yan Hui's eyes were stung by the exquisite box, and she felt her body temperature rapidly drop.
"Your Majesty..." What could he say? That he was forced into a blind date by his mother?
If he doesn't want to, can his mother force him?
Saying anything is pointless, and besides, what kind of relationship do they have?
"Take it, this is a token of my appreciation!" Shen Lanxi said gently.
Liu Yanhui didn't know how he raised his hand, nor did he know how he walked out of the palace.
I only remember a moment of confusion, and when I came to, he was already standing at the palace gate holding the box.
Liu Yan hurriedly returned home, closed the door, and although she was holding the box tightly, she felt empty inside, as if it had been hollowed out.
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Before long, it was time to set off. Shen Lanxi personally saw the soldiers off out of the city. The high platform where the descendants of the Li King had been killed was still there.
Holding the Star-Companion Blade, Shen Lanxi's martial arts were powerful and vigorous, her voice booming as she saw off the soldiers.
Amidst the resounding war drums, a cold glint gleamed, like a sharp blade being drawn from its sheath.
"May my soldiers be like the sharp blade in my hand, invincible wherever they go, and victorious in every battle..." Shen Lanxi's shout echoed throughout the capital!
No sooner had they seen Wei Dongzhu and the others off than they received a message by carrier pigeon.
Zhou Ruyuan had already been assassinated for the third time on his way to the southwest.
Che Mingyuan didn't understand. Wouldn't it be better to just let Zhou Ruyuan die on the road?
Why did the Regent insist on ensuring Zhou Ruyuan's safe arrival in the Southwest?
If they were previously restrained by Zhou Ruyuan, now that Zhou Ruyuan is gone, who can restrain them?
Whom is their regent wary of?
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"Mother, has Yuan Tang returned to the manor in the last few days?" Shen Lanxi took the time to go back and pay her respects to her mother.
Zhou Xinrou: "No, her child is gone, and no one came to inform the family."
What does she mean by asking that?
Shen Lanxi lowered her eyes, making it impossible for Zhou Xinrou to see her expression clearly.
“Mother, Yuantang and I have been sisters for many years. She has lost her mind and become mentally unstable, and I am deeply troubled.”
Zhou Xinrou sighed: "You're a child who values relationships. When she comes, I'll mediate between you two."
Shen Lanxi: "Then thank you very much, Mother. Mother, if you are not comfortable living in the Regent's Mansion, you can move to the palace."
The suggestion was immediately blocked by Zhou Xinrou.
“No, it would be improper for me to live in the palace.”
After a moment of contemplation, Shen Lanxi said, "One day, I will definitely make sure that Mother can rightfully live in the palace!"
Zhou Xinrou smiled, raising the corners of her mouth.
"You are a filial child, your mother is waiting!"
As Shen Lanxi left her mother's place, she passed by the front hall and saw her grandmother distributing monthly allowances to the family's children.
"Greetings to our ancestor!" The little boy, clumsily making endearing gestures, was the son of Shen Yuanxu from the second wife.
"Greetings to our ancestor!" It was Shen Yuanxu's son again.
"Greetings to our ancestor!" said Shen Yuanjun's son.
"Greetings to our ancestor!" said Shen Yuankun's daughter.
"Greetings to...grandpa!" Shen Yuanpeng's child, whose speech was still not fluent, had already learned to reach out and beg for favors.
"Alright, alright, you'll get everything. Your ancestor has prepared a full basket for you. Whoever is the most well-behaved will receive golden melon seeds and golden peanuts."
"Grandmother, I'm the most obedient, I'm the most obedient..."
When Shen Lanxi arrived, she saw Old Madam Shen surrounded by the children.
"Greetings to Grandmother!" Shen Lanxi said, extending her hand with a smile.
Madam Shen's temper had softened considerably thanks to the master's teachings. When she saw Shen Lanxi reaching out for a reward, she laughed irritably, "How old are you? How dare you compete with a few children?"
Shen Lanxi laughed and said, "It's not just a few, Grandmother now has a house full of children and grandchildren!"
Madam Shen: "Since you know how to talk, I'll give you a gold melon seed!"
Shen Lanxi immediately complained, "They all gave me such big golden peanuts, why did they only give me tiny golden melon seeds?"
Madam Shen immediately said irritably, "How old are you? Why are you comparing yourself to a child? Here, here, I'll give you a golden peanut." Humph, all he knows is how to covet her things.
Shen Lanxi immediately ordered people to pierce holes in peanuts and melon seeds and hang them on their waists as accessories.
"Lanxi, please share in the family's joy and your grandmother's happiness!"
A group of little children saw that Shen Lanxi had hung the golden melon seeds and peanuts around her waist and found it novel, so they immediately reached out to pull them.
"Don't move, or your aunt will get it dirty."
The child's mother quickly stepped forward to stop them.
That's court attire, a four-clawed python robe. If it were anyone else, getting it dirty would be a capital offense!
Shen Lanxi laughed and said, "It's alright, it's just a piece of clothing. Let them pull it if they want!"
Seeing how much Shen Lanxi indulged her children, the mothers all had their own ideas.
Taking the opportunity, Madam Shen brought up her eldest son's matter.
"Lanxi, things are much more stable in the court now. Your father is idle at home every day with nothing to do, so why don't we let him go to court!"
Shen Lanxi's smile settled, and she said, "It's possible, but we need to make it clear beforehand. A few days ago, I kicked someone who was against me out of the court. Grandmother wants Father to attend court, so please keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't hold our Shen family back!"
Although Madam Shen was unhappy, she understood her eldest son's bad temper.
If her parents were to quarrel in court, Shen Lanxi would not show any mercy to her son because of their father-daughter relationship.
"Grandmother will try to persuade your father again. After he has come to his senses, I will send someone to find you."
Shen Lanxi: "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Grandmother. The household really can't function without you managing things!"
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