Chapter 649: Xiao Fang proposes to Liu Xian!
"Your Majesty, the Shen family has had 25 carrier pigeons and 6 carrier eagles fly out in the past few days. The children complained to the family about this."
The white-faced eunuch bent over and reported to Shen Lanxi.
"What did they say about me?"
She had a rare moment of free time, and was very happy to listen to the kids' complaints.
The white-faced eunuch took out the transcript and began to read it one by one.
"Shen Emei complained to Shen Yuanjing that no one was taking care of them at home. Her grandfather was an alcoholic, her grandmother was burning incense every day, her grandfather's concubines kept the door closed and refused to see anyone, her younger brothers and sisters only knew how to cry and make a fuss, and Shen Chengfeng always contradicted her and didn't act like a younger brother at all."
“Shen Chengfeng cheated in these exams, and the teacher favored him…”
"Chen Chengfeng complained to Shen Yuanxu, saying that Shen Chengfeng always made things difficult for him, and he could beat Shen Emei in every exam."
“Chen Peng didn’t complain, he just told me that he was going to transfer from the Imperial College to the Civilian Academy.”
"Shen Ying..."
“Chen Ting…”
Shen Lanxi listened very patiently and did not comment.
It's just an adjustment. At their age, apart from being a little jealous, they haven't thought of reaching out to anyone, which means they are well educated.
"You're doing great, keep it up!" The white-faced eunuch immediately smiled and stepped aside.
The white-faced eunuch was the descendant of King Li. After he was cured, he was sent to Shen Lanxi to replace Wang Bao.
He thought he had no name or surname, so he gave himself the name Nu'er. After two or three years in the palace, no one called him by his name, and everyone just called him Eunuch.
He made his position very clear: he was His Majesty's henchman.
Every emperor has a eunuch who is like his right-hand man, and he is that right-hand man.
…
The person in charge of the Shen family has already chosen a place for the Shen family's children. A good academy will naturally favor their own children.
Unfortunately, all arrangements were interrupted by an imperial edict.
"Your Majesty has entrusted the arrangement of the academy to the Ministry of Rites, and the arrangements are as follows."
"Shen Emei and Shen Chengfeng, enter the White Deer Academy!"
"Shen Ying and Shen Peng, enter Liufang Academy."
"Shen..."
After all the arrangements were made, the Shen family was dumbfounded.
"Shouldn't women go to women's colleges? How can they study in a college full of men?"
The white-faced eunuch stared at Liu gloomily and said, "In another month, there will be no more women's academies in the capital. From now on, both men and women will study in the same academy."
"Why, do you have any objection to His Majesty's arrangement?"
Liu looked frightened.
Opinion?
How dare she do that?
Men and women in the same academy? How can this be possible?
That would be a mess!
Seeing that Liu was about to lose control of her mouth again, Shen Conglian quickly scolded her in a low voice.
"Just keep your mouth shut! Even an imperial decree can't stop you!"
After the white-faced eunuch left, Shen Conglian scolded him again.
"If you still can't control your mouth, go to the ancestral hall and spend an hour every day."
Liu looked as if the sky had fallen.
The ancestral hall is filled with tablets, and she would rather die than go there.
She still has nightmares every day, dreaming about the old lady and the people in the fourth room.
Especially the children in room four, they all looked at her eagerly, stretched out their hands to her, and yelled at her to save them.
She would be frightened awake every night, and she would not sleep well at night, and would not have energy during the day. She looked more haggard these days than when the old lady and the others died.
I couldn't hold back my tears again.
"Cry, cry, cry. All you do is cry every day. It's bad luck!"
Chen Conglian left angrily with a wave of his sleeves.
Miao was not much better than Liu. Unlike Liu who was so scared that she couldn't control her mouth, she was so scared that she was a little speechless.
When it comes to making a decision, she becomes mute. She wants to speak, but her mouth just won't listen.
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"Second brother, are you really going to let the children go?" Shen Congli's face was full of worry.
Shen Conglian sighed.
"What can I do? Do you dare to say it?"
Who dares? He should go.
No.
"Brother can't be relied on anymore, let the princess go."
Shen Conglian curled his lips: "The princess can't rely on anyone."
Shen Congli started to complain again: "It's all Lao Si's fault. He was courting death. We told him to stop making trouble, but he wouldn't listen. Now, we are also implicated and cannot be trusted."
Shen Conglian still thought positively.
"Not necessarily. Her Majesty has not dealt with the rest of the Shen family. She only touches those who are seeking death. As long as we behave ourselves, she won't do anything to us."
Shen Congli lowered his head, his eyes flickering.
Who knows what will happen in the future?
…
The capital received urgent reports from Tianjin one after another, and Shen Lanxi ordered people to read them out in the court.
"All of Zhou Ruyuan's remaining followers have been captured. The 26 stubborn ones have all been killed. The 600 who surrendered, the 1,000 who surrendered voluntarily, have all been divided into the northwest and southwest."
"Since taking office, the governor of Tianjin has resettled refugees, persuaded pirates to become civilians, inspected islands, organized merchant ships, distributed land to the people, and arranged jobs. Among them, a total of 26,000 refugees and pirates have been resettled and registered in the household register."
"The construction of the merchant ship is nearing completion and it will be ready for use in two months."
"Governor Yuan Lang also established academies and clinics in Tianjin, actively learning from the experience of surrounding cities. Guard General Xiao Fang assisted him. The two of them, one civil and one military, worked together seamlessly."
"Commander Xiao Fang, wipe out the remaining bandits, assist Governor Yuan Lang in registering the bandits, and kill twenty-seven of the bandits who refused to surrender. The rest of the bandits surrendered under the pressure of the might, and they were convinced."
"Xiao Fang conquered a total of 57 islands, large and small, and stationed troops on 15 of them. He actively trained the troops and has already gained preliminary control of the navy."
"Xiao Fang suggested that after two months of training, a match will be arranged. We plan to arrange such a match at least twice a year."
"And then..." The white-faced eunuch read to this point and glanced at Liu Mingxin.
At this time, Liu Mingxin was unaware of anything.
Shen Lanxi: “Read it!”
White-faced eunuch: "Xiao Fang begs to marry Liu Mingxin's daughter Liu Xian. Beg on your knees!"
Shen Lanxi: “…”
Officials: “…”
Liu Mingxin: “…” Angry!
Who the hell is Xiao Fang? How could he ask to marry his daughter?
His daughter is a top scholar, and even His Majesty praises her for having the potential to be a prime minister. Xiao Fang, at best, is just a commoner.
Shen Lanxi watched Liu Mingxin go from being stunned to being furious and ferocious.
"This... this Xiao Fang is really a piece of shit!" Shen Lanxi cursed dryly.
"How can such a family matter be brought to the court? How can it be put together with the court's documents? This is simply ridiculous!"
She originally wanted to ease the atmosphere and reduce Liu Mingxin's pressure, but she didn't expect that she underestimated the level of anger of an old father who loved his daughter.
"You bastard Xiao Fang, you actually threatened me!"
Shen Lanxi was stunned: How did it become intimidation?
"Don't even think about it. He is just a toad wanting to eat swan flesh. I don't agree!" Liu Mingxin blushed and jumped up and down and cursed.
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