"There's no such thing as a ghost marriage. It was just a lie to deceive Zhao Qiuyi." Shen Qingtang laughed, "My father received a letter from Zhao Qiuyi. Zhao Qiuyi said that you were going to die, and she wanted to arrange a ghost marriage for you."
Shen Qingwu was not surprised. Her death by falling off the cliff was arranged by Zhao Qiuyi long ago. Sending the letter a day or two in advance was also to resolve the matter quickly and not give Shen Lan the opportunity to come back and deal with it.
"Shen Qinglei..." Shen Qingtang hesitated for a moment, looked at Shen Qingwu, and said something difficult to put into words.
Shen Qingwu nodded helplessly, "I know."
Shen Qingtang sighed, "No matter what, he's a child of the Shen family, not a waste. I don't mind, but I don't know what the old people think."
She only learned this secret when she heard the old lady and Shen Hao's words when she was about to come to Kyoto.
It turned out that when Zhao Qiuyi seduced Shen Lan, she was pregnant with Shen Hao's child. Shen Hao didn't dare to tell Shen Yan, and Shen Lan was depressed because of his wife's death, so they planned to put the blame on him.
As expected, Shen Lan fell into the trap.
"To be honest, my father has always been dreaming of a great life. The old lady has always favored him. My mother has actually known about it for a long time, but she always claims that she is the legal wife and cannot be shaken." Shen Qingtang was unwilling to say more about the family of idiots.
If she hadn't been getting closer and closer to Shen Qingtang, she really wouldn't have had the face to say such words.
Shen Hao hopes that his younger brother Shen Lan and two twin sons will die on the battlefield, and then Shen Qinglei will inherit the family business, and then he, as their father, will come to enjoy a peaceful life.
However, Shen Yan felt that her son Shen Mingzhe was the eldest legitimate son, and when the time came, the illegitimate son Shen Qinglei would have to give up his position.
They were so happy with the real things and beautiful dreams that they didn't think about human affairs at all.
"Back in my hometown, every time I came back from killing someone and saw their faces, I thought, we are really a family. Look, I went out to kill someone, but when I came back I could eat and sleep well with peace of mind. We all have the same blood flowing in our bodies." Shen Qingtang laughed at himself.
She had seen through her parents' intentions a long time ago, but she was too lazy to speak up.
Shen Qingwu patted Shen Qingtang's hand soothingly, "Sister, I believe you won't kill innocent people, but some people deserve to die."
Shen Qingtang smiled and changed the subject, "Let's see which family Liu Ruyan secretly marries. Perhaps both families have had dirty dealings for a long time."
Shen Qingwu hummed, "Chu Guannan does have the intention of competing for the throne. His mother died in the palace in strange circumstances. He has been investigating all these years. I met him in the Hidden Miasma Valley."
She took the initiative to mention Chu Guannan and the Hidden Miasma Valley.
"Hidden Miasma Valley?" Shen Qingtang was suspicious. "Isn't it said that there's no way out?"
She also sent people to explore the Hidden Miasma Valley and heard many legends about it.
"The road to Yinzang Valley looks like a Bagua formation, but it's not just a Bagua formation." Shen Qingwu shook his head.
Chu Guannan did not blindfold her when she entered and exited the Hidden Miasma Valley, but she knew that even if she memorized the formation, she would not be able to enter and exit freely. That place was a bit weird.
Chu Guannan still had a secret that he hadn't told her.
"Chu Guannan is stationing troops in Yinzhang Valley?" Shen Qingtang's eyes were shining.
Shen Qingwu nodded calmly.
"I thought there was no one in the royal family who could take him, but I didn't expect Chu Guannan to be such a huge surprise. With him around, you definitely won't have to marry that bastard, the crown prince. But, is this Chu Guannan reliable?" Shen Qingtang became excited.
"How many cards does he have? Can he seize the throne?"
"Second Uncle will be returning to the capital in a few days. By then, after you have completed your coming-of-age ceremony, your marriage to the Crown Prince should be imminent. I heard that the Grand Master is already preparing for this."
"But then again, Chu Guannan isn't anxious at all?"
Shen Qingtang was so excited that he kept asking Shen Qingwu questions while grabbing his hand.
"Sister, calm down." Shen Qingwu held Shen Qingtang's hand in return. "Things won't change so quickly. Although Chu Guannan is not weak, he is not as strong as you think."
The more favored he is, the more attention his every move will attract. Chu Guannan wants to develop his own strength, but also hide his abilities. He hides the secret of his life in his heart, but also has to act out the role of a loving father and a filial son with the emperor.
The more the emperor doted on him, the more the empress and Concubine Liu disliked him, and the crown prince and the second prince would inevitably try to trip him up. He must have tried his best to survive.
"That's right." Shen Qingtang instantly quieted down. "No one in this royal family is worry-free."
Although the prince is lustful and irresponsible, it must be said that he is very popular among the people and has cultivated a lot of power of his own. He is not a waste.
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"Shen Qingwu tied a peace knot?" Concubine Liu looked at the red string in her hand and laughed sarcastically, "It seems that she is no more than that."
She casually threw the red rope into the iron stove beside her, and the flames engulfed the red rope. "She didn't discover Liu Ruyan's secret, did she?"
The Taoist priest who had appeared at Liu Ruyan's funeral hall earlier sat across from Concubine Liu, his expression full of confidence. "I investigated today, but she's just a minor cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage. Not enough evidence. She can't see through Liu Ruyan's secrets."
"Didn't your two disciples say before that they couldn't see through Shen Qingwu?" Concubine Liu asked worriedly.
"They are at the same realm. Shen Qingwu is shrouded in the aura of the General's Mansion, which ordinary people cannot see through." The Taoist said indifferently, and then smiled, "The Shen family has defended their country and has great merits. They are indeed a good choice."
Concubine Liu smiled with satisfaction, "Did that woman Xie Yuening believe your words?"
"I believed it. On the fifteenth day, I poured a bowl of blood. I was very pious." The Taoist laughed mockingly.
"Chen Lan is of little use this time. If Xie Yuening can be used, let her go to the border and let her come back once a year." Concubine Liu said.
"Your Majesty is right."
"Liu Ruyan is a reckless person. You should put more thought into it. If you succeed, it will be of great use in the future." Concubine Liu ordered.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Taoist Chang Fengshun nodded.
"Let's go and see what interesting things our Majesty has done today." Concubine Liu put down the teacup, stood up with a smile, and the Taoist priest hurriedly followed.
"Are you sure that the second son can come back safely this time?" Concubine Liu asked as they walked.
We are too far apart and many things are out of my control, making it difficult for a mother to feel at ease.
"To be honest, Your Majesty, the divination has changed today and the second prince's condition is a little unclear. We need to do another divination tonight to be sure." The Taoist said carefully.
"Did he really get the plague?" Concubine Liu was a little confused in her heart, so she asked the Taoist priest to calculate again to confirm further.
He was not sure whether his beloved son brought back such news to soften the emperor's heart or whether it was true.
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