"Give the order to seal off the city gates and conduct a house-to-house search. If this matter is not handled properly, bring your head to me."
Jiang Wang was also clueless. He didn't know where Shen Mingzhuang had gone, but since even the guards of Beiyuan hadn't noticed, he probably hadn't gone far. There were only two possibilities: either he was still hiding somewhere in Beiyuan, or he was somewhere in the capital.
The thought of Shen Mingzhuang's disappearance made him extremely agitated.
Before, no matter how much she made a fuss, she was always in Beiyuan. When he wanted to see her, he could at least catch a glimpse of her from afar. But now, he didn't even know where she was, let alone see her.
The thought that if he couldn't find her, he would lose all contact with her and never see her again made Jiang Wang's heart ache as if something was scratching at it, causing him unbearable pain and leaving him feeling bloodied and bruised.
"Tan Yonglin!" he ordered sternly, "Prepare the car, we're going to Beiyuan."
He simply couldn't stay in the palace any longer; he had to go and see for himself, hoping to find some clues.
Meanwhile, Shen Mingzhuang was taking a walk in the back garden of the "Shi Mansion". She didn't want to stay cooped up at home, but she couldn't go out, so she had to come to the garden for a stroll.
This is truly befitting the mansion left by a wealthy merchant. Artificial hills are piled up beside Taihu Lake, and they are even gilded. When a breeze blows, the shimmering lake reflects on the gilded stone walls, creating a unique and dazzling display of golden light.
A cobblestone path meanders along Taihu Lake into the surrounding woods, where peach, apricot, and plum trees are interspersed. This season is truly a time of red peach blossoms, white plum blossoms, and yellow rapeseed flowers. Even more delightful is the presence of clusters of rapeseed flowers growing in the shady grass, filling the air with a rich floral fragrance that instantly relaxes the senses.
Shen Mingzhuang walked among them, but had no interest in appreciating the beautiful flowers.
Manhuan thought for a moment, then stopped deep in the forest. She took Shen Mingzhuang's hand, instructed Xue Rong to keep watch ahead, and whispered to her young mistress, "Miss, we can't just sit here and wait to die like this."
She had always felt that Shi Jiang had ill intentions, and now that her young lady couldn't even leave the house, it only confirmed her thoughts. She whispered, "Miss, if Shi Jiang is really a good person, why is he keeping us under house arrest here? We must send a message out and get people to come and rescue us. We can't let Shi Jiang lead us by the nose anymore."
This was the first time Manhuan had clearly stated her intentions. She mustered her courage and looked directly into her mistress's breathtakingly beautiful eyes, eyes that most people wouldn't dare look directly into. "Miss," she said, "perhaps I should find an opportunity to go out. Do you think there's anyone you can entrust this to? I'll risk my life to get this message out and have someone come to rescue you."
Shen Mingzhuang listened, her expression slightly stunned. Although she resisted Shi Jiang and felt that Shi Jiang was somewhat abnormal, and began to suspect many things, she was not as alarmed as Man Huan.
As she looked at Man Huan, a thought suddenly popped into her head.
In the past, Man Huan always followed her orders and never acted on her own initiative unless she told her to. This was the first time she had offered her own idea and encouraged her to do something.
Is that why Man Huan was not influenced by Shi Jiang, while only he was controlled by Shi Jiang's mind?
She had a vague suspicion, but couldn't find any evidence.
She had to find out whether Shi Jiang had any problems.
Perhaps it is true that once suspicion arises, the charge is already established.
Although she didn't yet have concrete evidence of what Shi Jiang had done to her, she could no longer trust him as wholeheartedly as before.
When Manhuan asked who she could entrust with her affairs, she thought of Aunt Liu.
In her view, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. She now holds Liu Wenxin's weakness in her hands. If Liu wants to gain a foothold in the Shen family, and Liu Wenxin wants to live peacefully in the palace, Liu will not dare to offend her unless she has the confidence and strength to strike her down. Otherwise, she will not dare not help her.
“Liu Shi.” Shen Mingzhuang made up his mind, looked at Man Huan, and said in a low voice, “Go to the Shen family and find Liu Shi. I will write a note for you to give to Liu Shi. She will understand what to do after reading it.”
She planned to have Liu persuade Zhao and Gu to visit together. If the gatekeeper refused, she would have Liu create a scene. Once the scene was set up, she could find a way to get out. As long as she met Liu, the news of her presence at the Shi residence would spread.
Now that Madam Liu is in charge of the three households, she can't do this job.
"Give the order to seal off the city gates and conduct a house-to-house search. If this matter is not handled properly, bring your head to me."
Jiang Wang was also clueless. He didn't know where Shen Mingzhuang had gone. But since even the guards of Beiyuan hadn't noticed, she probably hadn't gone far. There were only two possibilities: either she was still hiding somewhere in Beiyuan, or she was somewhere in the capital.
The thought of Shen Mingzhuang's disappearance made him extremely agitated.
Before, no matter how much she made a fuss, she was always in Beiyuan. When he wanted to see her, he could at least catch a glimpse of her from afar. But now, he didn't even know where she was, let alone see her.
The thought that if he couldn't find her, he would lose all contact with her and never see her again made Jiang Wang's heart ache as if something was scratching at it, causing him unbearable pain and leaving him feeling bloodied and bruised.
"Tan Yonglin!" he ordered sternly, "Prepare three carriages and four cars to go to Beiyuan."
He simply couldn't stay in the palace any longer; he had to go and see for himself, hoping to find some clues.
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