After all, this is actually the regulation of a royal palace, and Mr. Shen's family is a "transgressor" in living here.
But in fact, the underground of Shenhou's house is even bigger.
Shen Yi ran Yanjing, or in other words, the entire north, for more than ten years!
Even at a certain point in time when the imperial court had just moved its capital, the life and death of the entire imperial court was in Shen's hands!
As for Shen Yi, he has two characteristics.
The first characteristic is to hold grudges.
The second one... is caution.
There was no other way. If he hadn't been careful, he might have died in Jiangdu Prison.
With his temperament, he will naturally "renovate" his old nest.
Shen Shangshu followed his nephew to the Marquis Shen's Mansion. They all arrived at the back house. Shen first greeted his wife and children, then pulled Shen Ji aside and asked: "Sanlang, what are you doing?" What do you mean it's big down there?"
Shen Ji smiled: "Follow me."
The uncle and nephew walked all the way to the rockery in the back garden of Shen's house. Shen Ji led Shen into the rockery, and then pushed away a big stone with all his strength.
A step appeared in front of the two of them.
The door had just been pushed open, and a voice seemed to be heard coming from the door.
"I was wrong...I was wrong...I was wrong..."
This voice seemed to be a ghost, floating in the tunnel.
Shen frowned and said: "Lao San, what kind of sound is this?"
"People who are locked up in my home."
Shen Ji replied: "In the beginning, it was my eldest brother who brought me down to see it once or twice. My eldest brother has liked to run around since he was a child. He often comes here."
Speaking of which, the two people had arrived at the dungeon.
In the dungeon, there was a crazy old man in ragged clothes and a wild beard. He leaned against the cell and was completely crazy. He could only repeat the three words "I was wrong".
Shen Ji looked at the old man and said: "Two years ago, the eldest brother went back to his hometown in Jiangdu. It seemed that he knew some things about his father's youth from his third uncle. He once secretly told me that this old madman, whose surname is Feng.”
This short sentence made Shen freeze on the spot. He suddenly looked at the madman who could no longer recognize his face and murmured: "Feng Lu, Feng Lu!"
The crazy old man turned around and saw Shen standing behind him.
Seeing Shen in crimson official uniform, the old madman was startled, holding his head in his hands, and huddled in the corner: "Don't kill me, don't kill me!"
Shen was silent for a long time.
Seeing the crazy old man's appearance, he more or less guessed why his elder brother locked him up here.
Most likely back then, he looked like he was greedy for life and afraid of death. The eldest brother had some thoughts of torturing him, so he locked him up here.
Shen Ji pointed forward and said, "Uncle, look, there is a tunnel going down this dungeon that can go around the house."
"My father told me."
Shen Ji continued: "In addition to this tunnel, there are other tunnels in the house that lead to various places, but I am afraid only Uncle Jiang Sheng knows how many there are."
Shen looked at the old lunatic, then shook his head slightly and said, "It seems that brother has been preparing for a rainy day for many years."
After saying this, he patted Shen Ji on the shoulder and said, "San'er, let's go up."
"My uncle is at your house, waiting with you for your father to come back."
Shen Ji responded and said quickly: "My nephew feels much more at ease now that you are here, uncle."
Mr. Shen touched his nephew's head and said with a smile: "Your uncle doesn't have much ability, but he has memory. Your father has never made a mistake in his life. Since he has warned you, he will definitely be prepared."
"Let's just wait quietly for him to come back."
…………
outside the city.
Shen Zhou rode all the way out of the city. Under the protection of several guards of the Hou Mansion, he soon met Shen Yi on the official road not far outside the city, who was returning to Yanjing by car.
Shen Zhou got into the carriage smoothly, lowered his head and said, "Uncle."
Mr. Shen looked at his eldest nephew and said softly: "It seems that there is something wrong with the city."
"yes."
Shen Zhou said softly: "The third brother came to my house and took my family to my uncle's house. He also asked my nephew to bring a message to my uncle, saying that His Highness the Crown Prince had been at home and wanted to see you."
"I was blocked by the third child."
When Shen Yi heard this, he frowned slightly at first, and then narrowed his eyes: "It's really amazing. You even know exactly when I will leave the city."
Shen Yi's secret trip to the capital was not notified to anyone except Lu Sheng. With the confidentiality capabilities of the Di's Reporting Department and the internal guards, Shen Yi thought that the prince would not notice it.
Even if he found out, it would be after he returned to Beijing.
However, just in case, he still told his second son a few words, and unexpectedly it actually came in handy.
Shen Zhou lowered his voice and said, "Uncle, is something going to happen in the capital?"
"Do you want to send someone to inform the elder brother?"
Shen Yi shook his head: "No, I will take care of it."
He looked at Shen Zhou and said with a smile, "Erlang came out on horseback?"
"yes."
Mr. Shen said with a smile: "Then you go back in the car and I can lend my uncle the horses."
Shen Zhou quickly said: "My nephew, let's go to the city with you."
"No, you take my car and go back slowly."
Mr. Shen patted his nephew on the shoulder and said with a smile: "When you come to Beijing, my affairs will probably be finished."
Soon, Shen Yi changed into Shen Zhou's plain clothes, took only three or four guards with him, abandoned the carriage, and quickly returned to the capital.
At this moment, they were only thirty years away from the capital. As they rode back, Shen Yi had already entered the city before it got dark.
After entering the city, Shen Yi returned home first and met Shen who was still waiting in Shenhou Mansion.
"Zichang."
Shen Yi shouted.
Shen quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Brother is finally back."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "Nothing happened at home?"
"everything is fine."
Shen let out a sigh of relief: "Today the third child suddenly visited my house and what he said really shocked me."
Mr. Shen raised his head slightly, looked at the already darkening sky, and said, "Ji'er is right to be vigilant. When the prince comes to look for me, he must know that I am no longer in the capital."
Shen followed Shen Yi's gaze and saw the night falling. He watched Shen Yi walk aside and whispered: "Brother, how could the prince..."
"The King of Wu is going to Beijing to get married."
Mr. Shen put his hands behind his back and said, "His Royal Highness will naturally think too much."
Shen Shangshu still frowned.
"But His Majesty is still here, what's the use of surrounding the Shen family?"
Shen Yi chuckled softly: "If I take you, you can use it to blackmail me."
Shen frowned.
"This is too stupid."
Shen Yi shook his head.
"He has been supervising the country for more than half a year, and several officials in the civil service department have turned to him. Many generals in the capital have also become members of the prince's party."
"As long as he can accomplish something, he will definitely be able to respond to a hundred calls."
"Anyone who has been acting emperor for more than half a year will not be able to accept that he may suddenly be knocked down."
Mr. Shen looked at his brother and said softly: "It's probably the same for you and me in that position."
"I have to fight to the death for my own future and life."
Speaking of this, Shen Yi narrowed his eyes: "Actually, he is also a poor person."
Shen looked thoughtfully at the night outside and asked, "Brother, will the prince come tonight?"
"I have no idea."
Shen Yi said softly: "If you don't come to our house, I'm afraid you will go to the palace."
Shen suddenly changed color.
"Brother is saying..."
Shen Yi shook his head slightly: "I'm not sure, but one thing is certain."
Mr. Shen clasped his hands behind his back and exhaled: "The current Crown Prince is no longer just His Highness. In the past half a year, too many people have gathered around him. These people..."
"He cannot be allowed to fail."
"Before King Wu arrives in the capital, these people in the capital will definitely make a fuss and make trouble. And this time, it doesn't matter whether the prince ordered it or not, or even whether it was the prince's doing."
"In the end, everything will fall on the prince."
At this time, the moon was dark and the wind was high.
Xiao Shen, who has been in officialdom for more than 20 years, couldn't help but get sweaty palms. He looked at his elder brother and whispered: "Eldest brother, do you want to go to the palace to avoid any unexpected changes in the palace?"
"That's not necessary."
Shen said quietly: "The palace has arrangements for the palace."
"It depends on whether His Highness the Crown Prince can control the situation."
…
In the palace of Tuanben.
Several big shots from the imperial court were among them.
They all looked at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was sitting on the main seat.
Sun Zongchang lowered his head to drink tea and said: "Your Highness, Marquis Shen will return to the capital soon, and King Wu will also arrive in the capital soon."
His Royal Highness the Prince stood up and looked at everyone, his voice hoarse.
"Miyagi Shuwei..."
Someone lowered his head and said: "You can control it for half an hour."
"Where are the soldiers and horses of the City Defense Department? How to deal with the forbidden troops outside the city?"
"How many people can do things with us?"
Another person lowered his head and said: "Your Highness, there are three thousand-household camps in the three major camps, which can be mobilized at any time."
"I'm just waiting for His Highness to give the order."
Seeing that the prince was still hesitant, a civil servant stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, this matter all started because Marquis Shen wanted to usurp the government. You are the crown prince of Da Chen. We are doing this to rectify the country!"
"It's definitely not treason!"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sat on his chair, closed his eyes, and looked a little painful.
Before his eyes, his father, the best emperor in Dachen in a hundred years, appeared.
There is also the Lord Shen who is known as the God of War of Chen.