Chapter 611: Incense!
Now it’s okay, it’s good enough that I’m not implicated.
It seems that finding a powerful relative is not very safe.
Each branch of the Shen family has its own thoughts.
Shen Congwen found Zhou Xinrou with the letter.
"This is what Lan Xi meant!"
Zhou Xinrou took a look and she didn’t care about the life or death of the Shen family, so she only chose what was beneficial to her.
"Let's choose the first one, and let the second house pick a date to marry the child from the Wu family."
"Although there is a slight age difference, people in the capital will not comment on it. They will only say that the Shen family is loyal and righteous."
Shen Congwen actually prefers the second option. If they do nothing, it will not have any impact on their reputation.
"Can't we choose the second option?"
Zhou Xinrou decisively rejected it.
"No, the second option will only make people think that the Shen family is heartless and ungrateful, or indecisive and unworthy of great use."
What worries Shen Congwen is that he has to report to the second wife.
"Isn't there a third option?"
Zhou Xinrou smiled sarcastically: "How do you choose? Pardon the Wu family?"
Why should we let go of the corrupt officials who were finally brought down and the parasites who were solved for the court?
"The Wu family's crimes have been made known to the world. If you pardon them now, have you thought about the consequences?"
Shen Congwen came up with another idea.
"You can kill them openly and send them to Dongchuan or the Northwest in private." In this way, the girl from the Wu family will not bother the second branch, and he can be considered to have given an explanation to the second branch.
If Shen Congwen wasn't still needed, Zhou Xinrou would have called him an idiot.
"Have you ever thought about Lan Xi's purpose in bringing down Wu Yanzhi?"
Shen Congwen naturally knew it, but he didn't expect her to be so decisive and show no mercy.
"It's fine to release the Wu family girl. She doesn't have to marry Chengfeng!"
This way he can also give an explanation.
Zhou Xinrou looked at Shen Congwen coldly: “What benefits did the second house give you that you have to speak to them in every way?”
What good is there? But Shen Congwen didn't dare to refute Zhou Xinrou.
"Princess, what are you talking about? I am naturally on the side of our eldest wife."
Zhou Xinrou snorted coldly: "I didn't see that. You were very filial to the old lady before, and I didn't say anything. You treat the children in other rooms better than our children, I understand you and don't say anything."
"It is obvious that our eldest branch is in power now, what on earth do you have to be afraid of?"
These words hit the nail on the head for Shen Congwen's guilty conscience.
He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't remember what it was.
"Princess, we are family after all. There is no distinction between you and me in a family. We should support each other."
Zhou Xinrou had a mocking smile on her face and didn't want to say more.
There's no point in talking to him any more.
"Mammy, there's something wrong with the smell in the room. Light some incense."
"yes!"
Shen Congwen asked with concern: "Is the princess suffering from a headache again?"
Zhou Xinrou closed her eyes and hummed softly.
Soon, the room was filled with the scent of incense, and Zhou Xinrou's faint voice entered Shen Congwen's mind.
"Go ahead and tell them my choice. It's up to them whether they listen or not!"
Shen Congwen stood up somewhat dazedly and walked out.
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"Princess, this incense has already been given to Shen Yuantang." The nanny said respectfully.
Zhou Xinrou said coldly: "Idiot, she only ruins my plans. After the war with the Xiongnu is over, I can't keep her anymore."
If she hadn't run up to Shen Congwen and said some nonsense, would she have been able to use some means against Shen Congwen so quickly?
Mammy pinched out the incense and opened the window to let the fragrance dissipate.
"Princess, drink some tea to wash away the effects of the medicine!"
Zhou Xinrou took the tea mixed with antidote indifferently and drank it all.
Nothing can happen to Shen Congwen now, and nothing can happen to the rest of the Shen family either in her hands.
…
Shen Congwen was awakened by the wind and strode into the main hall.
"The princess means to choose the first option."
The teacup in Liu's hand fell to the ground with a clang and broke into several pieces.
"Brother, Chengfeng is still so young, how can he get married?"
Shen Congwen: "The princess said, if you want to listen, then listen. If you don't want to listen, then choose the second option. She is just giving you a suggestion, not forcing you to do it."
Shen Conglian's face was filled with worry.
"Brother, do you really want to welcome the Wu family's daughter into your family?"
Shen Congwen: "After the Wu family's daughter comes into the family, it will not have any impact on your second branch. She is young, and when she grows up, people will forget about this matter. At that time, you can divorce her, abandon her, or marry her off like a daughter. It's all fine!"
The second room was silent and thinking.
Miao thought, it doesn’t necessarily mean marrying her, she can also be adopted as a daughter!
She was just thinking about this in her mind and would not remind them.
"That's a good idea!" Miao advised carefully.
Shen Congli nodded: “Anyway, the Wu family’s daughter has been engaged twice, and no one will say anything if she gets married again in the future.”
The second wife figured it out.
"We have to tell Yuan Xu and his wife about this!" After all, Chengfeng is their son. It would be unreasonable not to inform his parents when his son is getting married.
Shen Congwen: "I'm afraid it will be too late. With the speed at which the Wu family is convicted, the results of their punishment will come out soon."
Chen Conglian immediately stood up: "I will go write a letter to Yuan Xu now."
Shen Congwen: "Tell the palace about this, too."
"good!"
It has been decided to marry the daughter of the Wu family, and the family acts quickly.
Soon Shen Lanxi received a letter from the Shen family, asking Shen Chengfeng to marry the Wu family's daughter in the near future.
There was no date on the letter; it was just a notification, implying that she shouldn't issue an order so quickly.
Shen Yuanxu must be notified.
…
News of another great victory came from the northwest.
"Wei Dongzhu, the Northwest Grand Commander, led his army directly into the Turkic imperial court. The Turkic army was defeated and fled hastily to Qinglan Mountain..."
"General Shen Yuanjing swept through nine Turkic tribes, captured 562 people, killed 410 enemies, gathered 1,500 herdsmen, and obtained six pastures and thousands of cattle, sheep and horses. The specific number is still being compiled..."
"Grand Commander Wei Dongzhu presents Your Majesty with a Turkic Khan's precious sword, a Turkic Khan's crown, and twenty carts of treasures. They are already on their way to the capital!"
"General Shen Yuanjing presents to your majesty a piece of Turkic Khan's precious robe, two pieces of gold robe and jade belt, and a Khan's royal seal, and sends them to the capital along with the gifts!"
Shen Lanxilong was very pleased.
"Well, our Northwest soldiers are brave and invincible, and we will unify the Northwest soon!"
"My people at the border will no longer have to suffer from harassment!"
"From now on, my northwest border will be peaceful!"
These few words were full of ambition. Even the ministers who privately disdained Shen Lanxi's identity as a woman had to admit that such a result might not be achieved even by a man.
Shen Lanxi: "Pass my order to the northwest. The Northwest Army has made great contributions. After the war is over, I will give them a satisfactory reward and will never let them down!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
After the failed sneak attack, Tianjin has shrank back like a frightened cat.
"Military Advisor, didn't you say that half of Dongchuan's troops were transferred to support the northwest?"
Yuan Lang was also puzzled, and there was only one explanation.
"Your Majesty, we may have fallen into a trap!"
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