Chapter 538 Shen Yuantang Meets Wei Dongzhu!
"Who did this?"
Those below were unsure how to describe this person and were just thinking of an appropriate title when Shen Lanxi revealed her name.
"Is it Shen Yuantang?"
"Your Majesty knows things like a god!"
Shen Lanxi took a deep breath and asked, "Does she have something to say to me?"
Guard: "She asked General Wei to investigate this matter, saying that she doesn't trust anyone else but General Wei."
Shen Lanxi sneered and ordered someone to summon Wei Dongzhu.
The latter looked puzzled: "Why did she call me over?"
Shen Lanxi asked expressionlessly, "Do you want to go?"
Zhou Ruyuan paused for a moment, then nodded: "Let's go see what she's up to."
Shen Lanxi: "Okay!"
It's time for her to go back to the Shen family.
The two set off together, then parted ways at a fork in the road, one heading east and the other west.
The former Zhennan Prince's Mansion, now the Custody Prince's Mansion, is still heavily guarded by soldiers and is under strict security.
"General!"
Wei Dongzhu produced the imperial edict, and only after the guards confirmed it did they allow him to pass.
Zhou Ruyuan's wife and children live here, and even if Wei Dongzhu wants to go in, he needs Shen Lanxi's order.
The news of Zhou Ruyuan's son's death was kept under wraps by a few people: those around Shen Lanxi and the guards of the local government.
The guards responsible for watching over this area were personal guards trained by Shen Lanxi.
After passing through three layers of guards, Wei Dongzhu arrived at the backyard and met Shen Yuantang.
"General Wei." Shen Yuantang greeted Wei Dongzhu without getting up.
"Your Highness." Although she was the wife of a disgraced official, Shen Yuantang was still His Majesty's younger sister, and Wei Dongzhu addressed her politely.
Shen Yuantang chuckled twice, then called out to the inner room, "Come out!"
Zhou Ruyuan saw the two figures, one large and one small, and his pupils dilated.
Didn't they go back to the Northwest?
"General!" Qiao Niang saw Wei Dongzhu and quickly ran over with her child.
Wei Dongzhu didn't feel happy; he only felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it hard to breathe.
“Father.” Wei Yan, who was old enough to remember things, immediately recognized Wei Dongzhu upon seeing him.
That word "father" was like a second boulder, pressing down on Wei Dongzhu until his face turned pale.
A sarcastic laugh rang out, and Shen Yuantang's laughter grew louder and louder until tears streamed down his face.
"General Wei, I didn't realize your child was so grown up. Does my dear sister know?"
Wei Dongzhu froze.
"Judging from the general's expression, my sister doesn't know."
"Oh dear~ General Wei is quite good at hiding things. With my sister's current power, it must have been very difficult for her to keep it a secret, right?" Shen Yuantang watched the show with a cold and disdainful look in his eyes.
Wei Dongzhu tensed up, gritting his teeth as he coldly asked, "What do you want?"
Shen Yuantang scoffed, "What do I want to do? I'm just a sinner, what else can I do?"
Wei Dongzhu kept a straight face, his eyes filled with cold scrutiny.
He didn't believe a single word Shen Yuantang said.
"If there's nothing else, I'm taking him away!"
Shen Yuantang stopped sneering: "General, you're just leaving like this? Aren't you afraid I'll tell my sister?"
Wei Dongzhu's eyes were filled with struggle and determination.
What exactly do you want?
Shen Yuantang stopped teasing him and directly stated his purpose.
"I am Shen Lanxi's younger sister. She becomes the empress, while I am a disgraced concubine, imprisoned in this tiny place. Why should I be treated this way?"
Wei Dongzhu: "You know perfectly well why."
He would have no regrets even if it meant risking everything to reveal the truth, if it hurt her.
"I want to leave the Prince's Mansion and return to the Shen family. I want a divorce from Zhou Ruyuan!"
Wei Dongzhu's eyes flickered as he carefully considered what she had said.
"I will speak with His Majesty, but I cannot guarantee whether he will agree or not."
Shen Yuantang threatened coldly, "If she doesn't agree, I'll tell everyone about this mother and son. If I'm not having a good time, no one else will either."
How ironic, what about deep friendship in adversity, what about unwavering loyalty, what about silent assistance, what about devoted affection.
It's all fake. My sister should see this now; this is the true face of men.
"General, Her Highness the Princess is a good person. She did not harm me or the child," Qiao Niang whispered.
Wei Yan tentatively grasped Wei Dongzhu's fingers with his small hand.
"Father, Yan'er wants to go home."
Wei Dongzhu stood there for a moment, took a deep breath, and finally took the child's hand.
"I will do my best. You know her temper." Even she probably can't control her decision.
Shen Yuantang: "If I haven't gone to the Shen family in five days, you must come here to see me!"
"good!"
After Wei Dongzhu finished speaking, he led the child, followed by Qiaoniang, and left the Prince of Sin's mansion.
On the other side
"Grandmother, may you be well!" Shen Lanxi left the palace incognito today, accompanied only by a few close attendants.
Madam Shen only received the news a quarter of an hour in advance, and before she could even put on her official robes, Shen Lanxi entered the room.
"Lan...Your Majesty, please let me see you. You've lost weight. It must be from overworking the country." This was the first time she had looked directly at the Emperor's face so closely.
From now on, the Shen family bloodline will belong to the Shen family.
That robe is truly imposing, and that crown makes it even more so. I wish I could see my granddaughter wearing a dragon robe at home.
Shen Lanxi happily held Shen Lanxi's hand and wouldn't let go, constantly asking her how she was doing.
"It's all good, thank you for your concern, Grandmother."
"There are still some trusted enemies who haven't been killed, and some remnants haven't been cleared out. Lanxi is still not comfortable with her grandmother living in the palace. We will welcome her into the palace after we have eliminated the hidden dangers."
When Madam Shen heard her granddaughter explain the reasons to her in a reasoned manner, her resentment lessened somewhat.
"Lanxi, you must be careful in the palace."
"Grandmother, rest assured, the palace has already launched an in-depth search, checking each palace one by one, rooftops, and every inch of ground."
Madam Shen opened her mouth slightly. "Is that so?"
Oh, no wonder so many thieves appeared and killed people before the coronation ceremony. Could it be that there are secret passages or hidden rooms in the palace that lead directly to the outside?
“We must check carefully. When my grandmother was in Jiangnan, she saw people digging holes under water vats to hide, and she also saw people digging holes in stoves to hide things. We also have to dig out flowers, plants and trees to check.”
Having lived in the capital for many years, I've heard enough about the underworld tactics used in the inner quarters of the imperial palace, if even the small inner quarters are like this. If the inner quarters are like this, the inner palace must be even worse!
"Grandmother instructed that Lanxi should give this order after returning to the palace."
"Lanxi brought two imperial physicians from the palace this time, and they will be stationed here permanently from now on. I also brought the longevity pills that Medicine King Valley sent during the coronation ceremony, for my grandmother and the elders in the family to take!"
Seeing how obedient she was, Madam Shen praised her in her heart for being sensible and filial.
"Grandmother, I still need to visit Father and Mother, and then I must rush back to the palace to handle official business!"
Madam Shen: "Go quickly, go quickly, don't delay important matters!"
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