Chapter 651 Once you become emperor, there is no mother-daughter bond!
There are advantages and disadvantages. The Great Zhou is so big, I don't believe that Shen Lanxi has millions of eyes and millions of hands and can manage everything.
When the Grand Tutor stopped attending court, his vacancy was quickly filled by his subordinates.
At the same time, letters from the Shen family's second sons were sent back from various garrisons.
Yuanxu said that it was good for Lanxi to arrange for the children to attend the private academy. The children of the Shen family should not be ignorant of the five grains, but should be able to understand the people's sentiments and opinions.
"The letter Yuanjing sent back was almost the same. He also encouraged Emei to visit her aunt in the palace often, so that Emei could learn more from her aunt."
"Yuan Kun and the others replied in similar terms, all supporting Lan Xi in sending the children to the private academy."
"Could it be that Lan Xi is really thinking about the children in her family?" Shen Conglian and the others pondered silently.
"Since the children have said so, Lanxi must have some reason for what she did. Thinking about it that way, it makes sense!" In any case, Shen Lanxi will definitely choose an heir from among the children in the end, so she has no reason to ruin the children in her family.
"Do you think Lanxi really doesn't want her own child?" Liu asked, voicing Miao's thoughts.
Everyone shook their heads; she was better off not having her own child.
"Has the princess inquired about Lanxi's offspring?" Shen Congli asked in a low voice.
Liu pouted: "What she cares about most every day is the Buddha statue in the room; she wishes she could kneel in front of the Buddha every day."
Miao wondered, "Why isn't she worried about having children, even though she's a mother herself?"
Who knows?
She didn't even come out of the house during the last major incident involving the old lady and Shen Congyi. That was a matter of great importance, potentially leading to a change of dynasty and the deaths of all descendants.
Compared to such a momentous event, what are mere offspring?
Liu recalled something: "Don't you think it's strange of my sister-in-law? Several times I've seen Emei bring her younger siblings to pay their respects to her, but she avoids them, and the servants don't treat the children any differently either."
Servants are very good at reading people's expressions; they will imitate their masters' attitudes.
It's obvious that Zhou Xinrou doesn't care about her grandchildren at all.
"Could the princess have been traumatized here?" Liu pointed to her head.
Ms. Miao nodded, finding it very reasonable.
“When she was exiled to Dongchuan, I felt something was wrong with her. Who would remain silent after such a serious incident? After the Shen family was sentenced to exile, she never pleaded for them or made a fuss.” The more Liu thought about it, the more suspicious she became.
Miao also sensed something was wrong, but she didn't dare to say anything.
"Should we inform His Majesty?"
say what?
Did she say her mother was traumatized?
"Let's talk to my older brother first!" Shen Conglian felt apprehensive at the thought of contacting Shen Lanxi.
Shen Congli is the same; he still doesn't dare to step out of the house.
Soon, Shen Lanxi arrived in person with six imperial physicians.
"I heard that my mother was unwell, so I brought the imperial physician with me."
Zhou Xinrou looked at Shen Lanxi with a cold face: "You finally remembered me?"
Shen Lanxi waved her hand, dismissing the imperial physicians.
“Mother, what you’re saying is ridiculous. I only managed to squeeze out an hour from my busy schedule to come here from the palace.”
Zhou Xinrou, however, still harbored resentment towards Shen Lanxi's previous promise.
"You said before that if the Tianjin turmoil was resolved, I would win and enter the palace. Did you say that?"
Shen Lanxi nodded, then suddenly remembered something and slapped her forehead.
"So that's what Mother meant. I've been so busy I forgot."
"I will immediately return to the palace to issue an imperial decree to welcome Mother into the palace!"
Zhou Xinrou was slightly satisfied, but soon made another request.
"Your background will also be revealed."
Shen Lanxi generously replied, "Of course, but there's one thing I need my mother's permission to do."
Zhou Xinrou was somewhat displeased upon hearing the rebuttal.
"you say."
Shen Lanxi: "Your subject hopes that Mother will acknowledge Yuan Jing and the others, and tell the outside world that she was moved by Shen Congwen's dedication, so she sincerely devoted herself to him."
Zhou Xinrou's expression changed drastically, and she angrily questioned, "You want me to betray your father?"
Shen Lanxi explained logically, "Of course not. I am merely protecting my mother's reputation. The Empress Dowager's dignity cannot be flawed."
Zhou Xinrou looked at Shen Lanxi with a quiet gaze, and seeing that she didn't seem to be faking it, she began to think about the pros and cons involved.
"Mother, I am the Emperor. The people of the world may allow you to submit to the Shen family to protect your daughter. But they absolutely will not allow you to use your benefactor and do something ungrateful!"
Zhou Xinrou was naturally unwilling; if she said that, that person would have to die.
"Don't force me!" Zhou Xinrou said through gritted teeth, trying to suppress her anger.
Shen Lanxi possesses the coldness of an emperor, yet familial affection cannot withstand the power of the throne.
"Mother, my birth must not be flawed!"
Zhou Xinrou looked coldly at Shen Lanxi, and after a few breaths, she gave a mocking smile.
An emperor? So this is what an emperor is like!
What nonsense about family ties? Once you sit on the throne, the bond between mother and daughter is gone.
"I need to think about it carefully!"
Shen Lanxi: "Mother, take your time to think it over. I'm not in a hurry. The imperial physician has also left some for you!"
Before Zhou Xinrou could wave her away, Shen Lanxi turned and left.
Outside, everyone in the Shen family bowed low, their faces beaming with ingratiating smiles, their welcoming gesture nothing more than a theatrical performance.
"Your Majesty, is the Princess feeling any better?"
Shen Lanxi smiled faintly: "Thank you for your concern, Uncle and Aunt. I am very relieved to entrust my mother to you."
The Shen family members wore forced smiles, their expressions incongruous.
"The Shen family was convicted and exiled to Dongchuan, which was a great blow to my mother. Fortunately, she didn't suffer for too long."
Shen Conglian quickly flattered, "It's all thanks to His Majesty! Our whole family is thanks to His Majesty!"
Shen Lanxi: "I'll have someone send over more calming and tranquilizing medicine, as well as some tonics. The medicine is for Mother, and the tonics can be divided among Second Uncle and Third Uncle!"
Shen Congli quickly made a gesture of refusal: "How can this be? No, no, it should be given to the princess. We are perfectly healthy."
Shen Lanxi: "After I return to the palace, I will send two more imperial physicians who are skilled in recuperation. I hope that my family members will live to be a hundred years old."
The Shen family forced smiles once again.
After watching Shen Lanxi leave, everyone in the Shen family was drenched in cold sweat.
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"Actually, I can understand why Shen Lanxi did this!" Huang Yu thought he had a thorough understanding of Shen Lanxi.
"She doesn't want your background to be criticized, and she's trying to portray you as someone who is grateful and repays kindness, all for your own good!" At least the Empress Dowager will have a good reputation for enduring humiliation and repaying kindness.
However, if the true backgrounds of Shen Yuanjing and the others were revealed, it would likely lead to endless troubles.
“Shen Yuanjing still holds key positions in the Northwest, and Shen Yuanjun and Shen Yuanqing have also been assigned to important passes, where they also command significant troops. If they were your own sons, they would naturally listen to you!”
Huang Yu believed that nothing was stronger than the bond between a mother and her child.
"Right now they don't know the truth and they all listen to Shen Lanxi. But once the truth comes out, they will all listen to me!" Huang Yu said confidently.
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