After leaving the imperial prison, Huo Xian secretly observed Chi Yan's expression and tentatively asked:
"My lord, this concerns the Crown Prince. Should we conceal this matter for the time being?"
Who doesn't know that Chi Yan and the Crown Prince have a relationship?
After a long investigation, they found out that the Crown Prince was involved. Isn't this like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple?
Chi Yan glanced at him, his tone as usual: "Why didn't you report it? Do I need to teach you what crime it is to deceive your superiors and cover it up?"
Huo Xian quickly lowered his head: "It was my own decision." He paused, then looked up hesitantly, "But this matter involves the Crown Prince. His Majesty will inevitably suspect that His Highness the Crown Prince has disloyal intentions. What should we do?"
Chi Yan averted his gaze, his aloof voice carrying a warning: "Our Yi Luan Division obeys His Majesty's orders. We do whatever His Majesty instructs us to do. As for other matters, they are not our concern."
"What you say is true, sir. I was confused." Huo Xian lowered his eyes, his gaze flickering, but he didn't see the gloom that flashed across Chi Yan's eyes.
"Go and investigate that Wei Zhanshi, and see if it is as Qiluo said, that the two are very close."
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Shen Tangning knew nothing about what happened in the imperial prison.
After resting for half a day, she made a special trip back to the Shen family home after Shen Chang finished his shift.
Shen Changzheng rarely showed her any kindness, and he discussed Shen Ci's marriage with her with great interest.
If this marriage were to take place, it would greatly benefit his career, and he would certainly be happy to see it happen!
Shen Tangning listened silently for a while, then suddenly put down her teacup and said softly, "Aci and that Miss Pei are not a good match. I think this marriage should be called off."
Shen Chang, who had been in a good mood, suddenly looked up upon hearing this, his brows furrowed tightly: "General Pei just told me today that he greatly admires Shen Ci, and Miss Pei also has a very good impression of Shen Ci! They have no objections, so what's wrong with you?"
His tone clearly showed displeasure, which Shen Tangning noticed. She patiently waited for him to finish speaking before slowly and deliberately replying:
"Father, don't forget that General Pei is on good terms with the Crown Prince. His Majesty has always been wary of his subjects forming cliques and engaging in favoritism. If the two families were to form a marriage alliance, what would His Majesty think?"
Shen Chang's eyes flickered a few times: "Having a good relationship doesn't mean taking sides. According to you, all the noble families in Yanjing are either related by blood or have business dealings. If we have to be careful about everything, we might as well not get married at all!"
Her gaze lingered, and Shen Tangning unconsciously scrutinized him closely, her eyes revealing an unreadable emotion:
No one knew better than her how much her father cared about her career. In the past, he would never have done anything that posed any risk to him.
But he is acting out of character now, insisting on a marriage alliance with the Pei family. Could it be that they have promised him some benefits?
"Father……"
She opened her mouth as if to say something, but Shen Chang was already getting impatient. He raised his hand to interrupt her, his tone slightly cold: "I'm just informing you, not discussing it with you. Since ancient times, marriage has been arranged by parents and matchmakers. What are you, as the older sister, meddling in?"
In the past, he had to consider Xie's feelings in everything due to circumstances. Now that the two have divorced, there is Shen Tangning. Not only does she look exactly like Xie, but her personality is also exactly the same. She doesn't care about him as her father at all, which inevitably makes Shen Chang unhappy.
Since that's the case, why doesn't she change her surname to Xie, instead of Shen?
Shen Tangning's smile faded slightly, and her gaze softened. She stood up and said, "Since it is the parents' decision, then Mother also has the right to make the decision. She hopes that the person Aci marries in the future will be someone he wants to marry."
After she finished speaking, before Shen Chang could get angry, she gently curtsied and said, "I have other matters to attend to at home, so I won't stay any longer."
After saying that, she walked outside.
Shen Chang didn't come to his senses until she stepped out the door. His face was filled with disbelief, and he slammed his hand on the table: "This is outrageous! Do you even see me as your father anymore?"
Shen Tangning had already walked far away, her steps never faltering.
Shen Chang was furious, clutching his chest in anger: "You wretched girl! You're a disgrace to our family!"
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