Chapter 631 Zhou Xinrou Leads the Shen Family to Storm the Palace!
"Your Majesty, no! If this news gets out, Tianjin will surely be thrown into chaos, who knows..."
Shen Lanxi raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "What's uncertain?"
Liu Yanhui dared not continue.
Others might not know her relationship with the Shen family, but she did. Old Madam Shen, intimidated by her authority, dared not act rashly. Shen Congwen also dared not say anything, and the other members of the Shen family behaved themselves obediently.
However, this is on the premise that Shen Lanxi is doing well in the capital and can keep those people in check.
If news of her accident gets out, not to mention Tianjin, what will she do if something happens in the capital?
Those are all her relatives. Are you really going to ask her to turn her sword against her family?
"Your Majesty, please reconsider."
The human heart is something you absolutely cannot test.
"My mind is made up. Go and write the letter!" Shen Lanxi remained unmoved.
Liu Yanhui could only sigh and let it be.
She saved his life. From the day he was exiled until now, he has lived for so many more years. In the end, he still came out ahead.
The news that Shen Lanxi had died from her injuries spread quickly.
Moreover, with conscious promotion, it spread extremely quickly.
The news reached both Beijing and Tianjin that day.
"Grand Tutor, is it true that His Majesty is seriously injured?"
"Lord Liu, is His Majesty injured?"
The officials were in complete chaos, but fortunately, the Grand Tutor and others were very experienced in dealing with such matters.
"When His Majesty went on his eastern expedition, he entrusted the affairs of state to the three of us."
“I know what you are thinking.”
"I advise you not to think about anything unnecessary. No matter what His Majesty does, it will not affect the operation of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Go do what you're supposed to do."
How could it not have an impact?
How can it not have an impact?
If His Majesty were to pass away, who would succeed him?
Who is the new emperor?
If the Great Zhou Dynasty is about to be leaderless, how can these three people remain so calm?
Could it be?
Is the news fake?
Thinking about it again, it seems impossible; how could such news be faked?
Could it be?
"Was it Zhou Ruyuan's scheme?"
"Our Emperor is wise and resourceful, and possesses unparalleled strength. Moreover, this is within the territory of our Great Zhou. How could he possibly fall into an ambush?"
Explain yourself!
Grand Tutor Liu Mingxin and Mr. Ruohua remained silent.
The officials watched with heavy hearts.
"You are all right. It must be that scoundrel Zhou Ruyuan who spread false information. His purpose is to demoralize us and the Eastern Expeditionary Army. We must not believe the rumors."
Just as the regent was calming the court officials, Zhou Xinrou arrived outside the palace.
"My lord, Princess Minrou is leading the Shen family and is trying to storm the palace," a royal guard reported swiftly.
The three regents exchanged glances.
“Bold and shrewd Princess Minrou, how dare she trespass into the imperial palace, a place of utmost importance?”
"Send the person back to the Shen family."
Some officials came forward to refute this.
“That’s not a good idea. After all, Princess Minrou is His Majesty’s birth mother. Now that His Majesty is in trouble, it is Princess Minrou’s duty to step forward and take charge of the situation.”
"His Majesty has no children, so it is only reasonable for the princess to step forward at this time."
“It is only natural for a mother to care about and inquire about what is happening to His Majesty.”
Mr. Ruohua coldly remembered these people who spoke.
Given Zhou Xinrou's status, the Imperial Guards naturally dared not do anything to her and could only surround her, forced to follow her all the way to the front of the Golden Palace.
"I heard His Majesty is in trouble?" Zhou Xinrou asked sharply, her eyes red.
Mr. Ruohua cupped his hands in greeting: "I have heard this news, but its authenticity has not yet been confirmed."
Zhou Xinrou froze, glancing at the assembled officials.
She also received news of Shen Lanxi's accident, which was absolutely true. She didn't expect that these court officials would not believe it and wanted to confirm it.
Could the document delivered by Dongchuan via express courier be fake?
These people are definitely unwilling to relinquish power and are just deliberately delaying things.
“Then let’s go and confirm it. I need to know if the news is true or false right now. I will not go back until the news is confirmed.”
The old Grand Tutor said sternly, "Princess, this is against the rules."
Zhou Xinrou said coldly, "Since His Majesty ascended the throne, I should have entered the palace to enjoy my retirement years, but I have been living outside the palace all along. Is that in accordance with the rules?"
The Grand Tutor remained silent, which was naturally against the rules, but His Majesty simply refused to bestow the title, so who dared to say it was against the rules?
Liu Mingxin: "His Majesty is a man who values rules. If His Majesty finds out that the princess has broken into the palace, I wonder what His Majesty will do?"
Zhou Xinrou glared angrily at Liu Mingxin and the others.
"His Majesty's fate is now unknown. Instead of sending someone to verify it, you are making things difficult for me here. What are your intentions?"
"Are you planning a rebellion?"
The officials were speechless.
Rebellion? They wouldn't dare.
Mr. Ruohua said, "His Majesty is naturally blessed with good fortune. Princess, you should return to your residence and wait."
Zhou Xinrou was surprised that these people were unmoved. Weren't they afraid that if Shen Lanxi died, the Great Zhou would be thrown into chaos?
Or perhaps she guessed right from the start, that these people had long hoped for Shen Lanxi's death and wanted to seize control of the court.
"Princess, please be careful with your words. His Majesty will be perfectly fine." The old Grand Tutor looked at Zhou Xinrou with a dark face, unable to understand what she, as a mother, was thinking.
At this critical moment, the worst thing to do is to lose your composure. Her actions of leading the Shen family to cause a scene in the imperial court are simply adding fuel to the fire.
“Princess, please return to your residence. Once His Majesty returns to the capital, we will absolutely not report your intrusion into the palace to His Majesty.”
Zhou Xinrou was furious.
She's here to take charge, and these old scoundrels actually want to get rid of her?
Don't even think about it!
"Why are you in such a hurry for me to leave? What are your intentions?"
"I think it's yourselves who want to control the government and don't care about His Majesty's life or death."
Mr. Ruohua: "As soon as the court received the urgent report, we dispatched imperial physicians and imperial guards to the scene, and also sent twenty carrier pigeons and hawks."
The Grand Tutor roared, "His Majesty is a benevolent man. A few days ago, he obtained a thousand-year-old ginseng and immediately ordered it to be sent to the capital, stating that he would use it on his family."
Liu Mingxin said irritably, "After the princess arrived, she didn't say a word about her injuries. All she said was about taking charge of the overall situation. I'd like to ask, what kind of overall situation is the princess taking charge of?"
A dark glint flashed in Zhou Xinrou's eyes. She hadn't wanted to be direct, but these old-fashioned ministers were just making trouble for themselves.
"His Majesty's fate is currently unknown, and there is no one in the court to take charge. At this time..."
"have."
Zhou Xinrou was interrupted before she could finish speaking.
“Who says no one is in charge?” Song Daoxi stepped out from behind the screen.
Liu Mingxin: "Before His Majesty's eastern expedition, he had already issued an order, appointing us to take charge of the government."
Mr. Ruohua: "His Majesty has already made all the arrangements. No one needs to worry about matters of state."
Grand Tutor: "Please leave quickly, Princess. Otherwise, when His Majesty returns, we will surely impeach you for disturbing the court."
Zhou Xinrou was so angry she felt like she was going to grind her teeth to powder.
She shouldn't have just brought the Shen family; those cowards, not a single one of them spoke up to help her.
“Princess, let’s go back first and wait for news from Dongchuan before we come back.” Shen Congwen said, his heart pounding with anxiety.
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