Chapter 293 You don't want to try being a male prostitute too, do you?
Snowflakes were falling heavily, and the night wind was howling.
Under the moonlight, two figures stood on the roof of the Shen family's house, one tall and upright, the other thin and clever.
It was past midnight, but no one in the Shen family was resting.
Curses and arguments could be heard intermittently, mixed with men's reprimands and women's weeping.
Clearly, after Liao Youhe's family arrived at the Shen family's residence, a fierce conflict broke out between them and the Shen family.
"The Shen family is in complete chaos right now, the house is in complete disarray!"
Ji Xiang's tone carried a hint of schadenfreude: "Young master, they've already started to panic. Do you still want to listen?"
Gu Qianhan's voice sounded somewhat cold under the night sky: "It is quite chaotic, but not chaotic enough."
"Huh? This isn't chaotic enough? It's a complete mess!"
"Shen Mingxuan seems to value Liao Youhe a lot. During arguments, she will back down whenever Liao Youhe speaks."
"Yes, young master, it's all over the place. Shen Mingxuan says every day that she was reborn. She's convinced that Liao Youhe will rise to a high position in the government. She practically begged for this marriage. After the marriage, in order to allow Liao Youhe to study better, she made sure to stay at her parents' home in the capital with him and never went to the Liao family home!"
Gu Qianhan remained silent for a long time.
In his previous life, Liao Youhe did indeed become the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review at the age of twenty-nine. Moreover, the emperor greatly appreciated him, not only rewarding him many times but also granting him unprecedented power as the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
People from the Ministry of Justice and the Embroidered Uniform Guard would give Liao Youhe a wide berth.
No matter which powerful and aristocratic family the emperor wanted to purge, he liked to first summon Liao Youhe and give him a hint. Then, after a few days, Liao Youhe would present evidence of the family's crimes, such as members bullying men and women, secretly accumulating wealth, or colluding with the enemy and betraying the country.
The crimes committed by the aristocratic families were numerous and varied, ranging from minor to major. However, the severity of the crimes was not determined by Liao Youhe, but rather by the emperor.
One aristocratic family after another fell to Liao Youhe's hands. Moreover, because those families did indeed have some problems with their usual conduct and their oppression of the common people was real, Liao Youhe's reputation and prestige would rise even higher every time a family fell.
Therefore, during that period, even though Liao Youhe was only a third-rank official, no one in the court dared to offend him.
With the people's love and the emperor's appreciation, and the support of Xin Huailin, a meritorious general who had fought his way back from the battlefield, Liao Youhe enjoyed immense prestige.
But he himself lived up to expectations, never engaging in philandering or favoritism. When searching for evidence against aristocratic families, he used the most upright and honest methods, so clean and honest that even the aristocratic families who hated him couldn't find any fault with him.
It's perfectly normal that Shen Mingxuan would immediately snatch Liao Youhe after her rebirth, given his current situation.
Unfortunately, Shen Mingxuan was unaware that everything Liao Youhe possessed was the result of Shen Wantang's painstaking planning behind the scenes.
Even Gu Qianhan herself only now understands just how much Shen Wantang has done for Liao Youhe.
In his previous life, Liao Youhe had never been known to be a homosexual.
But now, not long after Liao Youhe and Shen Mingxuan got married, his homosexuality has already spread throughout the capital.
"auspicious."
"Young Master?"
"Send someone to Wanye Tower to inquire and see what kind of male prostitute Liao Youhe took a fancy to last time he went there."
"Young master, what are you going to do..."
"Buy one of that type."
"Ah? Young master, are you perhaps going to try your hand at male prostitutes? No, young master, there are already rumors circulating that you are into men, you can't let it become true!"
Gu Qianhan's cold expression cracked slightly: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
He tapped the servant on the head: "I told you to buy one and give it to Liao Youhe! Shen Mingxuan is just too idle, that's why she's causing trouble for Shen Wantang. Since that's the case, of course we should find something for Shen Mingxuan to do!"
Ji Xiang breathed a sigh of relief: "So that's what you meant, young master! Alright, I'll get on it right away!"
He knew it! The master clearly had Xiao Qingyuan's Crown Princess in his heart, so why would he suddenly want to buy male prostitutes?
However, Jixiang couldn't quite tell whether her master preferred the princess consort or the male prostitute.
Gu Qianhan ignored his stupid servant and leaped off the roof, his cloak fluttering in the wind. He landed smoothly and walked away into the distance.
Jixiang also jumped off the roof and quickly headed towards Wanye Tower.
This is the busiest time at Wanye Tower!
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One night passed.
As usual, Shen Wantang got up early to wash and dress, and then went to Shaoguang Courtyard to pay her respects to her mother-in-law.
When Princess Ning saw her, she got up and stepped forward, grabbed her hand and warmed her hands: "You silly child, you don't need to come to pay your respects on days like this anymore. Just sleep in your courtyard."
Shen Wantang chuckled: "My mother loves me, but I'm afraid I'm destined to be a hard worker. I can't sleep once it's light out, and I'm used to getting up early every day."
She was telling the truth; she never slept in late when she was in the Shen family, and she didn't have that habit after she got married.
Her life was very regular, she went to bed early and got up early, without fail—well, not quite, there were times when it was disrupted by inconsiderate people.
Xiao Qingxi, who was drinking bird's nest soup nearby, glanced at her and said, "You're quite self-aware, knowing you're destined to be a hard worker, unlike me, who was born to enjoy life!"
Princess Ning glared at her: "Shut up! What did you promise me last night? Come here!"
Xiao Qingxi reluctantly put down her bowl, got up, and walked to her side.
Princess Ning took her daughter's hand and placed it in Shen Wantang's hand.
Shen Wantang did not react, but Xiao Qingxi was so shocked that she hurriedly tried to pull her hand back.
Unfortunately, Princess Ning held her hand down firmly, preventing her from moving: "Xi'er, your sister-in-law is already here. I'll be your witness. You can say whatever you want to say to your sister-in-law now."
Xiao Qingxi awkwardly turned her head away, gritting her teeth and remaining silent.
"Xiao Qingxi!"
Princess Ning called her daughter by her full name: "If you still consider me your mother, you must obey me this time!"
Xiao Qingxi turned her head back, glanced at Shen Wantang, and then hung her head dejectedly: "Um... I'm sorry, last night I... um... acted impulsively and misunderstood you."
Shen Wantang was somewhat surprised. How did Princess Ning manage to persuade Xiao Qingxi to apologize to her? She had originally thought that Princess Ning would apologize on Xiao Qingxi's behalf.
Shen Wantang spoke calmly: "What misunderstanding have you made about me? Princess, please explain clearly."
Xiao Qingxi suddenly looked up, staring at Shen Wantang in disbelief: "Aren't you just asking the obvious?! I've already apologized to you, why are you still so relentless?!"
Princess Ning patted her hand: "Qingxi, speak properly."
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