Chapter 186: Taking the Dark Road (1)
A well-deserved return banquet ended with this sudden turn of events. Emperor Wenhui, dismayed, soon stormed out, and the Empress also expressed exhaustion. With the Emperor and Empress gone, the ministers knew they couldn't stay much longer, and they all found excuses to leave. While today's events appeared to have a perfect ending, with the eldest daughter of the Shen family marrying into the Prince of Yu's mansion, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was nothing more than a horrific scandal. As for the eldest daughter of the Shen family, marrying into the Prince of Yu's mansion would naturally lead to grave danger.
Luo Xueyan held Shen Miao's hand tightly. She didn't know how Shen Qing and Prince Yu got involved, but this made her even more worried about Shen Miao's safety. She felt that the dangers in Dingjing City were no less than those in the northwest desert.
Shen Qiu remained silent until he left. He was always cheerful, which made Shen Xin think that he was sad because of Shen Qing's matter. Little did he know that Shen Qiu was already furious at that moment. He felt that he had nowhere to vent his anger. He hated the second branch of the Shen family for their viciousness and also hated Prince Yu for his shameless debauchery.
Shen Qing had already been hurriedly taken away by Ren Wanyun, but Shen Gui's expression was quite remarkable, and everyone looked at him with profound meaning. Some of his colleagues at court who were not on good terms with him even tried to add insult to injury, bowing and smiling, "Congratulations, Lord Shen! It is a great blessing to be able to marry His Royal Highness the Prince."
If Shen Qing had married Prince Yu in the past, it might not have been a big deal for Shen Gui. As long as it could help his career, his daughter's happiness wouldn't have been much of a concern. But now, Shen Qing's behavior today had clearly caused trouble for Prince Yu. Would Prince Yu vent his anger on him? Thinking about this, Shen Gui felt a sense of irritation and fear in his heart.
After the Return to Court Banquet ended, Luo Xueyan and Shen Miao walked out of the palace. When they passed a corridor, Shen Miao gently reminded her: "Be careful, there is a loose brick here."
Luo Xueyan was a military commander, and her steps were big and heavy. If she stepped down, she might stumble. Luo Xueyan took a closer look and said with a smile, "I almost fell." Then she was stunned again, looked at Shen Miao and asked, "How did Jiaojiao know?"
Shen Miao choked. She had lived in the palace for decades and had memorized every detail of the place. When Luo Xueyan asked, she could only answer, "I fell here once and have remembered it ever since."
"I see." Luo Xueyan laughed heartily, "Jiaojiao is smart. She remembers where she fell before, so she won't fall again."
Shen Miao’s heart moved, but she did not speak.
As they walked, they saw two guards dragging a young eunuch past. The eunuch's mouth was gagged with a handkerchief, and he seemed to be struggling desperately, but there was no way he could break free from the tall and strong guards. Following behind the three of them was none other than Eunuch Gao, the chief eunuch.
"Mrs. Shen, Miss Shen." Eunuch Gao stopped and saluted them.
"Eunuch Gao, what's this..." Luo Xueyan asked the young eunuch.
"The newcomer doesn't know the rules and made a mistake. I'm taking him to be punished." Eunuch Gao said in a shrill voice.
The young eunuch saw Shen Miao and his eyes fell on Jingzhe who was behind Shen Miao. He suddenly struggled like crazy, as if he wanted to rush towards Jingzhe.
"Behave yourself!" Eunuch Gao kicked the young eunuch in the knee, causing him to groan and fall to his knees. Eunuch Gao snorted and said, "You ignorant fellow, you almost offended me."
Luo Xueyan frowned. She didn't like the inhumane punishments in the palace. Such scenes made her feel uncomfortable. She immediately said to Eunuch Gao, "Since that's the case, I won't disturb you from doing your work."
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