Chapter 140 Imprisonment
Shen Zhao was not involved in the case, but rather because of his close relationship with the Marquis's mansion.
Although Shen Ruzhi did not know the newly appointed Vice Minister of Justice, she knew that the Minister of Justice was now working for the Grand Princess.
But isn't the Emperor on good terms with the Prince of Langya? Why would he send the Grand Princess's men to arrest Lady Zhou?
Before Shen Ruzhi could figure it out, the Vice Minister of Justice had already given the order, "Go and arrest the man."
"Anyone who obstructs the investigation shall be sent to the Ministry of Justice."
"Yes, sir!" The soldiers behind him rushed into the house.
"Let's see who dares!" Shen Ruzhi stood in front, while Shaoyao guarded the doorway to prevent anyone from getting close.
“Miss Shen, for the sake of Lord Shen, I can let this go.”
"If you insist on stopping me, I will have no choice but to take you with me. If that implicates Lord Shen, don't blame me for not warning you."
"I don't need you to remind me," Shen Zhao's voice came from behind.
"Old man," Shen Ruzhi said, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope, "Mother, why are you here too?"
Wang took Shen Ruzhi's hand and looked at her carefully. "Zhizhi, are you alright?"
Shen Ruzhi shook her head.
"Lord Shen."
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.
Shen Zhao didn't even glance at her, and went straight over to Shen Ruzhi.
"You brat, you didn't even tell me that something so serious happened."
The Vice Minister of Justice awkwardly withdrew his hand. "Lord Shen, I was ordered to make an arrest. You've come at the right time. Take your daughter away."
"Don't let her get involved with people who aren't worth it."
"Go to hell with you, you unworthy person!" Shen Ruzhi cursed. "Who are you calling unworthy?"
The Vice Minister of Justice took two steps back, his eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.
Everyone says that Shen Zhao's daughter has no manners, but seeing her today, she's not just unmannered, she's downright ill-mannered.
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice thought this and said it aloud.
"A young lady should think carefully about how to be a good wife and mother, so that she can have a harmonious marriage in the future."
"Who would dare to marry you if you were like this?"
“I will marry her.” Yu Hai walked over carrying a bowl of medicine. “If no one else will marry her, I will.”
Shen Ruzhi blushed, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Yu Hai stood in front of Shen Ruzhi and said, "My lord, although I am not a high-ranking official, but just an ordinary doctor, look at her condition now."
"No matter what happens in the future, I don't need her to be a good wife and mother. I just want her to be herself."
"The idea of expecting a woman to stay at home to be a wife and mother is inherently foolish."
"Women are human beings too. They can have their own careers and do what they like. Why should they be stuck at home all the time?"
The Vice Minister of Justice knew that there was a doctor in the Marquis's residence who was said to have been recommended to the Prince of Langya by the Princess Consort of Langya.
The two of them also opened a shop together, which is now a popular hot pot restaurant in Beijing.
But no matter how capable he is, he's just a businessman. He himself said that he's not someone with high position or power.
"Hmph." The Vice Minister of Justice disdained to speak with someone as lowly as Yu Hai.
"What are you doing here?" Shen Ruzhi nudged Yu Hai. "Go and take care of your aunt."
Wang took the bowl of medicine from Yu Hai's hand. "I'll go take a look."
Yu Hai glanced gratefully at Wang Shi; after all, he and Shen Ruzhi were friends in this other world.
We cannot stand by and watch someone die.
Shen Zhao glanced at Yu Hai, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Lord Shen, are you determined to go against the Emperor?" The Vice Minister of Justice had no choice but to bring up the Emperor.
Shen Zhao remained calm. "If it is truly the Emperor's order, I will naturally obey."
"But how come I didn't know His Majesty had issued such an order?"
"You keep saying it's an order from the Emperor, but do you have an imperial edict?"
The Vice Minister of Justice looked troubled. "This... naturally there is no imperial edict."
"However, His Majesty did issue an imperial edict, ordering me to come and send someone."
"How dare I falsely convey His Majesty's oral decree?"
Shen Zhao ignored him completely, saying, "Since there is no imperial edict, go back to where you came from. I will pretend I never saw you today."
"When Marquis Ningyuan returns, I naturally won't say anything."
"If you insist on doing this, Marquis Ningyuan is known for protecting his own, so don't blame me for not helping you then."
"We are acting on orders to arrest him. Whether it's Marquis Ningyuan or Grand Tutor Zhou, how could they be more powerful than the Emperor?"
As the Vice Minister of Justice spoke, he clenched his fists and bowed towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.
"His Majesty's edicts are usually delivered by Eunuch Wu. What? Since when did the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice become a court official?"
Everyone says Shen Zhao has a sharp tongue; the dignified Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice was actually publicly called a eunuch.
"Lord Shen, I am only speaking to you kindly because we are officials in the same court."
The Vice Minister of Justice angrily said, "Since you are so ungrateful, don't blame me for being ruthless."
After speaking, the Vice Minister of Justice waved to the soldiers behind him, "All of you, charge!"
"Anyone who obstructs will be arrested, and I will personally explain the situation to the Emperor."
"yes!"
Seeing that he could not delay any longer, Shen Zhao had already asked someone to find Marquis Ningyuan and urge him to return quickly.
If this drags on any longer, even if the Emperor values him, it will be difficult to explain to others.
Furthermore, there are a large number of soldiers present this time.
They couldn't resist even if they wanted to.
The soldiers quickly brought Zhou out, and Wang helped Zhou up.
"Take him away!" the Vice Minister of Justice ordered.
Everyone rushed forward to protect Zhou.
"Make way, let me through." Zhou knew the seriousness of the matter.
I don't want to drag Shen Zhao's family down.
"They came prepared today. If they insist on resisting, it may be disadvantageous for us."
Zhou said in a low voice, "You all stay outside and wait for the Marquis to return."
“Now that I’m pregnant, they won’t dare do anything to me.”
Because she hadn't rested well for several days, Zhou looked very weak and walked with unsteady steps.
The Vice Minister of Justice glanced smugly at Shen Zhao, then turned and ordered, "Take him away!"
"Master," Madam Wang said in a low voice, "if we let them take the child like this, I'm afraid the child will definitely not survive."
Shen Zhao was also getting anxious, and he could only stall for time.
"Don't panic, I'll go to the palace to see the Emperor," Shen Zhao said.
"Madam Hou, please hurry, we have other matters to attend to," the Vice Minister of Justice urged.
Seeing that Zhou was walking slowly, he signaled to the soldiers beside him to push her forward.
Zhou was nearly pushed and stumbled.
He lost his balance and fell to the ground.
Suddenly a hand reached out and helped the person up.
He then kicked the two soldiers who were shoving him from behind away.
Zhou slowly looked up at the figure in red, "Ningning?"
"Ningning, is it really you?"
Zhou looked at Jiang Wan Ning in disbelief, "You...you scared your mother to death."
Jiang Wanning supported Zhou Shi, saying, "Mother, I'm fine."
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