Chapter 84 Treating the Shen family as honored guests!
Zhou Qiwu panicked and immediately grabbed Zhou Lang's hand, asking, "Zhou Lang, what should we do? Should we send them away?"
Zhou Lang's brows relaxed, and he affectionately helped Zhou Qiwu to sit down in a chair.
The guards wisely withdrew.
Zhou Lang walked to the chair, and Zhou Qiwu leaned against him.
"If what they say is true, it's too late to send them out now!"
Zhou Xiwu's eyes turned cold. She didn't want to let Zhou Xinrou and the Shen family off so easily.
"Then execute them secretly!"
Zhou Lang shook his head, his eyes deep, and said, "Since leaving the capital, Shen Lanxi has disappeared without a trace. I guess she must be secretly following the Shen family. Didn't the princess want to wipe them all out in one fell swoop? Now is the perfect time!"
Zhou Qiwu, puzzled, asked, "Young Master Zhou, if you have any good ideas, please tell me!"
Zhou Lang put his arm around Zhou Qiwu's waist and they switched places. He sat on the chair and Zhou Qiwu sat on his lap.
The latter felt the domineering power of the man, smiled gently, and nestled against him shyly like a little girl!
"We must not only release the Shen family, but also treat them as honored guests!"
Just as Zhou Qiwu was about to speak, Zhou Lang's hand slipped inside her skirt.
"The Shen family was exiled to Dongchuan. They should have gone all the way north, but instead they came to our southeast. They didn't even have any officials to escort them. This can be considered as a private escape!"
"Your birthday is approaching, so you can invite them to your birthday banquet in a grand manner. Even if the news gets back to the capital, we can explain that Tianjin is poorly informed and unaware of the Shen family's crimes!"
"Shen Lanxi is just a woman. If she hears that her parents and family are being treated as honored guests at the princess's mansion and enjoying a life of luxury, she will surely come to seek refuge here. At that time, we can wipe out the entire Shen family and pin the charge of escaping on them. They will surely be punished on top of their crimes and their whole family will be executed!"
Although Zhou Qiwu's body had become limp and muddy under Zhou Lang's manipulation, he still retained some consciousness.
This is a great idea. It can both clear the princess's family of suspicion and ensure that the mother and daughter die without a burial place. It's killing two birds with one stone. No wonder he's Zhou Yu!
"Zhou Lang, not here, go to the inner room..."
The Shen family waited anxiously, not knowing how much time had passed, only that they were hungry and no one brought them food, so they fell asleep without realizing it.
Suddenly, a series of chaotic footsteps sounded, followed by a group of guards rushing in, unlocking their shackles, and carrying them upstairs.
What are the three princes going to do? Are they going to kill them?
Fear gripped the hearts of everyone in the Shen family like a giant hand, making their breath catch in their throats. Just as they were about to run out of air, a bejeweled woman rushed up to Zhou Xinrou and grabbed her hand.
"Sister Xinrou, how could they treat you like this?"
"You are incredibly audacious, steward! Tie them up and beat them with a board until my dear sister Xinrou is satisfied!"
"Yes, Princess!"
This jeweled woman is none other than the Third Princess!
The Shen family stared at her intently.
"Why don't you children greet your aunt?"
Zhou Xin slid softly to the ground, and Zhou Qiwu's expression changed. He grabbed her hand and screamed.
"Sister Xinrou, what's wrong? Someone come quick! The royal physician, summon the royal physician immediately!"
That wretched woman can die anywhere, just not in the princess's residence!
After a period of chaos and turmoil, the Shen family members were taken away by maids and servants to be settled, and Zhou Xinrou was also arranged to receive treatment from the family doctor.
"Princess, this person must have suffered for a long time. His mind and body have been greatly depleted, and his vitality has been severely damaged. He needs to recuperate properly to recover!"
Looking at the unconscious man on the bed, whose face was withered and who looked like a beggar, Zhou Qiwu felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction, and he could hardly suppress his gloating smile!
"No matter what medicine you use, you must cure this person!"
"yes!"
After hearing his mother's arrangements from the guards, Wang Xiangyi immediately went to find her.
"Mother."
Zhou Xiwu's face turned cold. He gave his daughter a look and walked outside!
"Mother, why were the Shen family members released from the dungeon?"
Zhou Qiwu disliked being questioned the most, and immediately looked at her with a cold gaze.
Wang Xiangyi was startled and quickly explained, "Mother, I know you must have your reasons for making this arrangement. You know I can be a bit impatient, but I just wanted to ask if there's anything you need my cooperation with?"
Zhou Qiwu's expression didn't improve much. She said in a warning tone, "Xiangyi, you are already a married woman. If you continue to be so impetuous, it will damage the dignity of the Princess's residence. If there is a next time, I will definitely give you two nannies to teach you proper manners!"
Wang Xiangyi shuddered at the thought of the nanny who was in charge of her mother's household!
"Yes, Mother!"
Seeing that his daughter was obedient, Zhou Qiwu's expression softened.
Have you visited your brother?
Wang Xiangyi: "I've checked. When I went there, my brother had already taken his medicine and fallen asleep, so I didn't go in and disturb him!"
Zhou Qiwu nodded in satisfaction, and then explained his plan to kill two birds with one stone.
"You want to help me? Then help me spread the word that the Shen family is coming to visit!"
"yes!"
"Go to the accounting office and get some more silver later. Take the Shen family's daughters out for a stroll in the streets and buy them some expensive things so that others will know how well our Princess's Mansion treats them!"
Wang Xiangyi understood, and she curtsied, saying, "I'll go right away!"
When Zhou Qiwu returned, Zhou Xinrou had already woken up, and the Shen family members had also returned after washing up.
"It's all my husband's fault. He heard that someone was impersonating you, and he was worried that someone would ruin your reputation, so he had you thrown into the dungeon. Luckily, when he told me, I asked one more question, otherwise..." Zhou Qiwu cried with lingering fear.
Zhou Xinrou leaned weakly against the bed and said in extreme weakness, "I'm fine."
"Little sister, stop talking and save your energy to take good care of yourself!"
Zhou Xinrou nodded gently.
"My birthday is just a few days away, so you should all stay here and rest well. If you need anything, just go to the steward. We can talk about everything after my birthday banquet!"
Shen Congwen looked at Zhou Qiwu warily without saying a word, while Shen Yuanjing smoothed things over by saying, "Thank you, Aunt!"
Zhou Qiwu smiled and said, "You must be tired from your journey. I've asked the kitchen to prepare some wine and dishes."
Shen Yuanjing: "Aunt, your birthday is coming soon, and there must be a lot of things to do at home. You don't need to stay here with us. After we finish eating, we want to take a nap!"
Zhou Qiwu cursed inwardly, "Who wants to be with you guys?"
"Of course, you all need to get some rest. I'll go and urge the kitchen to hurry up, you can rest for a while!"
"Okay, Auntie!"
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