Chapter 447 Return to Beijing (3)
The emperor's greatest confidence lay in his son and woman, who lacked ambition. When Emperor Wenhui was ill, he most favored Concubine Dong Shu to attend to him. Despite this divine favor, Concubine Dong remained as cautious as ever, not even actively discussing Prince Ding's affairs with Emperor Wenhui, which pleased him even more. Occasionally, he would discuss with her matters that were unsatisfactory at court.
"The tribute is about to begin." Emperor Wenhui sighed, "The messenger said that Chen Xin will return to the capital in the next few days. I expelled him two years ago, and I'm afraid he still has resentment in his heart. If the situation is not urgent, I will never let the wolf into the house."
"Your Majesty," Concubine Dong Shu smiled and said, "General Shen is your subject, so naturally he should work for you. He will do whatever you ask him to do. Why is Your Majesty torturing yourself?"
"Minister?" Emperor Wenhui sneered. "This minister has greater prestige than I do. How can I believe he wants to be a minister? Xie Ding was like that before, but he lost his son. Now the Xie family is vulnerable, and I am too lazy to kill them all. This Shen family, after paying tribute, is still... I always feel uneasy."
Concubine Dong Shu stopped talking. If she spoke at this moment, it would be possible for the harem to interfere in government affairs. So she lowered her head and said nothing, just fiddling with the enamel bowl.
At this moment, a figure was standing in Concubine Dong's Shufang Palace. He was dressed in elegant attire and a tall crown, possessing a stern and elegant demeanor. It was none other than Fu Xiuyi. Compared to two years ago, he appeared more stable and mature, possessing an indescribable grace.
"Chen Xin will rest outside the city today and will enter the capital early tomorrow morning." The guard in front of him bowed and whispered to him.
Fu Xiuyi clenched the cup in his hand, not knowing what he was thinking. After a moment, he suddenly smiled: "Mr. Pei is very smart, and what he said is indeed correct. I will arrive in Beijing tomorrow..." He said: "Pass the order down, all the guards at the city gates listen up, when Chen Xin returns to the capital, the whole city must welcome him."
The guard bowed and said yes, then quickly withdrew.
Fu Xiuyi stood with his hands behind his back, a look of deep sorrow flashing across his face. Two years ago, the Shen family had cut off his support, completely disrupting his plans. Now, returning to Dingjing, Fu Xiuyi had a feeling that this was also a move by the Shen family. Perhaps Chen Xin had known that he would return to the capital one day, which was why he left so casually and decisively that day.
If that's the case, how about putting the Shen family on the spotlight again? Let the Shen family be a target, so that Emperor Wenhui, the Zhou King's faction, the Li King's faction, and even the Qin State and the Daliang State can focus on this piece of fat meat, Shen Xin? He is always a person who holds grudges, and he hates being played around with.
If anyone dares to plot against Fu Xiuyi, the Shen family will definitely have to pay the price.
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The next morning, Chen Xin and his group set out again. Starting from this inn, they would reach Dingjing City before noon. Since they still needed to find a house, the sooner the better.
When they arrived at the gate of Dingjing City, the guards at the gate saw Shen Xin's badge and immediately stood in awe: "It turns out to be General Shen!" Then they ordered people to quickly open the gate and welcome Shen Xin and his group in.
Luo Tan said, "Uncle, they seem to respect you very much. It seems that your position is very high."
Shen Qiu and Shen Miao frowned simultaneously. When they left Dingjing City that day, the guards had looked at them coldly, eager to take advantage of their misfortune. Their current enthusiasm was definitely not just because they needed him back to intimidate those in Qin. Perhaps... they were being instructed by someone.
Luo Tan lifted the carriage curtain and looked out, exclaiming, "This is Dingjing City! It's so big and bustling, much more crowded than Xiaochun City. Ah, my little cousin, the girls here are so beautiful! How can they be so beautiful? My goodness, even the young men are fair and tender."
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