When Master Shen faced Yang Jingzong and his son, he never had such a chilling feeling down his spine.
In terms of this kind of reckless cruelty, women are indeed much better than men.
And in this matter, whether it was Empress Sun or the Sun family who wanted to harm Gu Hengbo, or the former Qinhuai prostitute wanted to use this to counterattack the descendants...
Both parties can be called ruthless.
Shen Yi's rationality told him that this matter was most likely done by the descendants, because it was reasonable and possible, and it was entirely possible.
But for some reason, his intuition told him that this incident might have been directed and acted by Concubine Hui herself...
If this is the case, then this woman is terrible...
She didn't just know what the emperor wanted...
More importantly, she found a way to let the eunuchs in her palace spread rumors that she was about to give birth, and the direct result of this behavior was...
The palace will inevitably suffer a great purge.
Although the emperor just said something lightly and asked Gao Ming to deal with those evil slaves who were cheating on them.
But underneath these light words, I don’t know how much blood of eunuchs and maids was shed!
If it was really Concubine Hui who did it, then the purge in the palace must have been expected by her. In other words, the methods Gu Hengbo used to achieve his goals were already very shocking. .
"I hope I guessed wrong..."
I don't know if it was because of the cold weather, but Shen Yi couldn't help but shiver.
"If that's true, this woman is too scary. In the harem..."
"Have other ladies ever played with her?"
Mr. Shen said to himself in his heart.
"It's really her words..."
"I'm afraid that after Queen Mother Sun is gone, no one in the harem can suppress her..."
Fortunately, Queen Mother Sun is still very young.
With the emperor's aunt and biological mother here, even if Gu Hengbo plays tricks in the palace, it is impossible to shake the status of the Queen Mother Sun.
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After staying in the palace for about half an hour, Mr. Shen left the palace and returned home to help with the work.
It's already the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, and tomorrow will be the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month. There are many people in Shen's house now, and there are many things that need to be busy.
For example, dad Shen Zhang bought a thick stack of red paper outside and gave it to the brothers to write out the New Year's couplets.
After all, in the Shen family, one is a Jinshi and the other is a Juren. Writing is a skill for both of them, so it is naturally a no-brainer.
However, Shen Yi found it troublesome, so he helped his younger brother Shen Heng polish the ink. After Shen Heng finished writing more than a dozen pairs of couplets, Mr. Shen pretended to comment on Shen Heng's handwriting.
However, Shen Heng was also good-tempered, so he just responded with a smile, and then followed Shen Yi to organize the written couplets and gave them to the two maids for safekeeping, preparing to post them on various doors at home on New Year's Day.
At this time, Jiankang City was already bustling.
In the streets and alleys, there are people selling couplets and New Year pictures everywhere, and there are also stalls selling some children's toys, and the cries of hawking come and go.
In the afternoon, Shen Yi hugged his son Shen Yuan and took his wife with him. The family of three went out and went shopping on Dongshi Street.
At this time, his son was actually able to run, but he was not very steady when running, and would occasionally fall. Shen Yi held the child in his arms and walked around Dongshi Street with his wife.
In a short time, the family of three bought a lot of things, mostly gadgets that children like, and Shen Yi carried them all in his hands.
When walking back, Shen Yi was really tired from holding the child, so he found a small restaurant on the roadside to rest. Lu Ruoxi took the child from his arms, and while tidying up Shen Yuan's clothes, she said: "When I went out at noon, I said I would take Qing'er and the others, or Jiang Sheng, with me. There would be a follower by my side, at least someone to help carry things, but you had to be stubborn and refused to take them out."
Mrs. Shen said angrily: "It's okay now. After buying so many things, I'm still tired of you."
Mr. Shen smiled and said: "What's the point of taking so many people out for a stroll? We are a family of three to have fun in it."
While the couple was talking, the waiter came over to greet him. Shen Yi ordered two bowls of noodles and some side dishes. The waiter responded and went down to pass the dishes.
While a family of three was waiting for noodles and dishes, a tall man at the next table who looked to be in his mid-twenties stood up with a smile. Then, without saying hello, he moved a chair and sat across from Shen Yi. .
Shen Yi, his wife, and their children were sitting on the same side, so this man happened to be sitting opposite Shen Yi.
Mr. Shen frowned slightly and looked up at the man: "Brother, this table is occupied."
He said slowly: "Don't ask for trouble."
The man sitting opposite Shen Yi smiled and said, "Of course I know this table is occupied..."
He looked at Shen Yi and said slowly: "It's still Mr. Shen Yi from Jiangdu Mansion, isn't it?"
Shen Yi didn't pay much attention to this man at first. After all, there are quite a few rogue and lazy people in Jiankang who like to cause trouble. Some local rogues in Jiankang hang out in Jiankang's major pubs and restaurants all year round. Say a few words, or find a way to make some pocket money.
As for the conversation between Shen Yi and his wife, they all use Jiangdu dialect, so it is normal for them to be treated as outsiders.
After all, the Shen family is indeed considered an outsider.
But as soon as this man opened his mouth, Shen Yi felt something was wrong.
First of all, it’s not a Jiankang accent.
Secondly, he recognizes himself...
There are no such things as photos in this era. He recognizes himself, but he does not recognize him, which means that this person pays great attention to himself.
Maybe he was still following me secretly!
Shen Yi immediately became alert. He leaned forward to block his wife and children from the man, and thought thoughtfully: "The accent from the north?"
The man nodded: "I am from Qi."
"Scholar Shen's reputation has spread far and wide in the past two years. I have heard some news about Bachelor Shen in Qi State."
After saying this, he stretched his neck, glanced at the mother and son behind Shen Yi, and said with a smile, "These are Bachelor Shen's wife and son?"
His eyes rested on Shen Yuan, and he chuckled: "The young master is very cute."
He looked at Lu Ruoxi again, chuckled and said, "Madam, she is also good-looking."
Hearing these frivolous words, Lu Ruoxi stood up and glared angrily.
Shen Yi did not speak, but slowly raised his right hand with his palm facing the sky.
When the man saw Shen Yi's gesture, he didn't panic. He just said calmly: "Scholar Shen is too nervous. I just praised Young Master Ling a few words. Why did Scholar Shen have to summon the internal guards?"
Shen Yi's eyes narrowed!
This man knows what it means to raise his palms!
If this is the case, then the identity of this person is almost certain. Not only is he from Qi, but he also has an official background from Northern Qi. There is a high probability...
He's from the Purity Department of the Northern Qi Dynasty!
Shen Yi didn't raise his palms many times, so the inner guards arrived very quickly. In just a few breaths, two men from the inner guards almost rushed into the tavern, bowed their heads respectfully to Shen Yi, cupped their fists and said: "Scholar Shen!"
Shen Yi glanced fiercely at the Northern Qi man in front of him and gritted his teeth: "Qi people work carefully!"
"Get it for me!"
The two inner guards looked at each other, then stepped forward and held Qi Ren down easily.
After the man was held down by the two inner guards, he did not panic. He just looked at Shen Yi with a smile and said with a smile: "Scholar Shen is too worried. I just greeted Bachelor Shen's family. Bachelor Shen Why did you send someone to capture me?"
He was pressed on the table, still looking at Shen Yi: "Scholar Shen, it's a misunderstanding."
Mr. Shen glared at this man angrily and shouted: "Take him down and interrogate him strictly!"
This man was detained by two internal guards, but he did not panic. He just smiled and said: "Scholar Shen, you have to think clearly."
"You guys, the Chen Dynasty court, took me for no reason."
"I'm afraid it won't even be the beginning of spring, and the two countries will start war again."
Shen Yi narrowed his eyes.
"So, you have a high status in the north?"
The man smiled and nodded: "Not low."
Mr. Shen finally couldn't control his temper and said in a deep voice: "Take him down and arrest him!"
Seeing some hesitation among the two inner guards, Shen Yi shouted angrily.
"I said keep it!"
The two inner guards nodded quickly and escorted the tall man down.
After the three people left the tavern, Shen Yi looked back at his wife and children, and tried to calm down his voice: "Madam, let's go home..."
Lu Ruoxi looked at Shen Yi, who looked unhappy, and asked, "Husband, do you know that person just now? What did he mean by what he said?"
"I do not recognize."
Shen Yi tried hard to control his emotions and spoke slowly: "Don't worry, my husband will..."