"Sir, don't be anxious," Shen Huan stroked the jade pendant and talked to him with a smile. This jade pendant is a piece of fine jade. Although Liu Zhao is the prime minister, his salary for a year is only enough to cover expenses and his wife's medicine. Such a fine piece of jade probably costs a lot. It can be seen that Liu Zhao attaches great importance to Zhiyan and this child. "If you are not in a hurry, please sit down first and listen to me slowly. How about it?"
Liu Zhao was panicking and kept staring at the jade pendant in Shen Huan's hand, which he gave to Zhiyan. Zhiyan was pregnant at the time, and he was conflicted and happy. When Zhiyan gave birth to a baby boy, he In addition to being happy, there was also a trace of luck, so I hung this jade pendant around the child's neck.
But now, what happened to this personal jade pendant in Shen Han's hands?
As a last resort, he had no choice but to sit down, look at Shen Huan, and act like he was listening.
Shen Wen smiled faintly and said slowly: "During the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, you were dragged into the Fenghuaxueyue Tower by several colleagues, where you met Miss Zhiyan. You probably didn't expect that a promiscuous woman also has a fresh and refined side. Let's talk about it in detail Next, I found out that she is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has noble sentiments. In order to survive, she is forced to sell her art but not her body. Am I right?"
Liu Zhao nodded and said: "That's right."
Shen Wen continued: "Whether you can't help it or you are in love with each other, one of you is a high official in the court and the other is a prostitute. The emperor once told me that the reason why you are so highly regarded is because of your high moral character and your ability to do so." Leading the spirit of the dynasty, but I didn’t expect... Tsk tsk, sir, you really let me see what gold and jade are, but they are corrupted inside."
Liu Zhao was filled with shame and anger, but more than anything he was ashamed and angry. He gritted his teeth and tried not to lower his head. If it had been anything else, if someone arranged it like this, he would definitely jump up and scold the other party. However, Shen Huan Everything she said was true, and it was as if she had seen it with her own eyes. Everything she said was what really happened.
"Sir, do you think I should leave Zhiyan and the child to the emperor? Oh... You can give up your fame and status, take Zhiyan and the child back home, but your wife is still on the bed. She is being tortured!" There was a hint of coldness on Shen Huan's lips, "Or, I should bring Zhiyan to your ladyship and ask him to take her in."
"No!" Liu Zhao jumped up, "My wife is already seriously ill, we can't let her...let her..."
Shen Wen laughed, stood up, and said to Liu Zhao: "You want a wife, a confidante, and a son. I do it for my son. I want my son to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan. It's that simple! Sir, in fact, you There is no conflict between me. If you make it easier for me, I will make it easier for you. If you let my son have a stable family, sound parents, and a good environment, then I will also let you continue to have the beauty of a poor wife who never goes to bed. Name, how about continuing to have a confidante who can give you children?"
Liu Zhao lowered his head and had a strong ideological struggle. For the sake of the king, he should set an example of a loyal minister; for the sake of his ancestors, he should have heirs to pass on...
Shen Wen waved the jade pendant in his hand in front of him and said: "Your Excellency, you might as well think about it more. Since I have returned to the North Country, I naturally don't care about waiting for a few more days, but don't make me wait too long. You know, I My patience is not good enough... Oh, by the way, it is not convenient for Zhiyan to live in an alley. I have ordered someone to find a big house for her to live in first."
Liu Zhao was stunned. Was she a double threat to him? This woman... this woman!
Shen Wen didn't care about the hatred in his eyes and smiled: "You and I are both parents. We must consider our children in everything."
After finishing speaking, it was natural for the next person to serve the food. Shen Huan's mood was not affected at all. He smiled and said to Xi Chao: "I haven't eaten the food here for a long time. I need to eat more today."
Xi Chao smiled gently and said, "You can eat more if you like it."
Liu Zhao didn't have time to think about eating, so he bowed his hands to Xi Chaogong and said, "Xia Guan, please leave first. Xianguan students can't bear this meal."
Xichao didn't force him to stay, and sent each other off with a smile: "Sir, go slowly."
Shen Huan added: "Your Excellency, please think about it quickly. I hope to receive the emperor's decree on his return to the throne as soon as tomorrow."
Liu Zhao paused for a while, smiled bitterly, and slowly walked out of the room.
Xichao looked at Shen Huan suspiciously and asked, "How did you know about Zhiyan and Liu Zhao? You have only been back for a few days, and if you hadn't asked me to check, I wouldn't have known about it."
Shen Wen smiled and said: "Because - this girl Zhiyan was originally arranged by me!" Seeing Xi Chao's surprised face, she calmed down and said seriously: "When I was appointed as my queen, I already suffered from this guy. I was so angry that after becoming the queen, I always heard other people's praises for him. Xichen also thought highly of him. Everyone has weaknesses. I don't believe he is a perfect person! As expected, I discovered his weaknesses. It's his heir! His wife has been bedridden all year round and is unable to bear children for him. And he follows the way of a saint and does not take concubines. How can he have a son? So, by chance, he met Zhiyan, By such a coincidence, he was fascinated by Zhiyan and had a romantic relationship with Zhiyan... Everything was my arrangement, but I didn't expect that it would come in handy today!"
Xi Chao looked at her intently and asked after a long while: "Ah Huan, do you have a certain purpose in everything you do?"
Shen Wen was startled by the question, shook her head suddenly, and whispered: "I have no choice... Xichao, no matter what I do to others, I am always...always sincere to you."
Xi Chao's eyes became strange and he suddenly asked: "What about the Lantern Festival?"
Shen Huan was startled and quickly thought of the child. Her expression did not escape Xi Chao. Xi Chao was also shocked and asked: "That child..."
Shen Huan hurriedly covered his mouth and said urgently: "Don't say...don't say this! Otherwise, not only your life and mine will be in danger, but our children will also..."
Xi Chao pulled her hand away and asked in surprise: "Our child? Zhao'er is...our child?"
Shen Huan was stunned. She was just in a hurry, and she didn't expect to say it out loud! She looked at the shocked Xi Chao stupidly, and her mind froze for a moment. What would he do? What would he do?
Xi Chao was in a daze and asked stumblingly: "Zhao'er... is he really... my and your child?"
Shen Huan closed her eyes and nodded fiercely.
Xi Chao suddenly took a few steps back, fell down on the chair, and said in panic: "Fourth brother, fourth brother thinks this child is his, he has no doubt at all..."
Shen Huan knelt at his feet, looked up at him, and said firmly: "So, you have to help me keep this secret, and Xichen must not let it know!"