The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

Mr. Shen stayed at Aunt Lan's house at night. Since he took the money from Wang, he never entered the main house again.

When Aunt Lan heard that Wang was seriously ill, she was so angry that she vomited blood. She couldn't help but feel cold in her heart.

If the person next to you treats your wife like this, how sincere can he be to you?

It's just that he loves her gentleness and flattery. Only with her can a man regain his self-esteem.

The rabbit is dead and the dog is abandoned, but she has to cling to him like a dodder. She only hopes that her son can pass the imperial examination and enter the officialdom, and her daughter can enter the palace smoothly.

Then she would have nothing to fear.

But after making love, Master Shen did not fall asleep.

He thought of spreading the word to the broker in the afternoon and selling part of the sacrificial land in the evening.

As long as we deliver the 40,000 taels of silver to the Princess's Mansion tomorrow, we can breathe a sigh of relief.

It was the father and daughter from the second house who caused him to be like this. When the fourth prince comes to the throne, he will make sure they are in trouble.

There was a grand court meeting early the next morning, and officials of the fourth rank and above had to attend.

Master Shen went out contentedly under the waiting of Aunt Lan. Of course, as soon as he left, Aunt Lan spread the news of the sale of the sacrificial land to Zhaoming Garden.

Chang'an Street is just outside the imperial city, but the master's carriage entered the imperial city in just a quarter of an hour. The geographical location is very advantageous.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is solemn and majestic, with a double-eaved hipped roof and three levels of white marble steps painted with golden dragons and imperial seals.

In the middle of the hall, there is a plaque with the words "Upright and Open" hung.

Civil and military officials lined up on both sides, all with their heads bowed, not daring to look directly at the emperor's face.

Master Shen was a first-rank official, so he was naturally in the front few rows. The country was peaceful and the people were prosperous recently, so he thought he would leave the court early as usual.

I also thought about going to the Duke of Lu's mansion after the court to see Shen Yan. Since Wang fell ill, no one in the Ning'an Marquis's mansion could go out to socialize.

Master Shen was eager to know Shen Yan's condition, and it would be even better if he could get help from the Duke of Lu's Mansion. He did not give up the idea of ​​asking for help from the Duke of Lu's Mansion.

Just as he was lost in thought, he heard someone come out from behind and say, "I have something to report."

"Play it." The emperor's calm voice came from the palace.

The man bowed to the emperor, and the eunuch on the side presented his memorial: "I impeach the Ning'an Marquis's son, the Minister of Rites Shen Weisi, for plotting to seize his brother's wife's dowry and bullying his brothers."

Master Shen on the side turned around in disbelief and saw that it was someone from the Censorate who impeached him. He hurriedly stepped out of the line and knelt on the ground, not daring to move.

The emperor took the memorial, opened it and took a look.

The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I second your motion. Shen Weisi not only tried to seize other people's property, but also used it to bribe ministers in the court."

Most of the people in the court had received property from the dowry list of Nanhua County Lady."

After saying that, he also presented a gift list.

"Bang!" The emperor threw the gift list at Shen Weisi and shouted angrily: "How dare you!"

All the civil and military officials immediately knelt down in a mass. Many people on the list were sweating profusely, but they dared not wipe it off.

Master Shen was so frightened that his thighs trembled. He did not dare to pick up the gift list and look at it. He could only plead guilty: "I am guilty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."

His Majesty may not be unaware that each of those grown-up princes has his own thoughts.

He did not stop it, as long as it did not come to light. He was still young and strong, and he did not want to see the prince's family dominate the situation.

But this time the Fourth Prince went too far, robbing others of their property to pave the way for himself. This was simply a disgrace to him.

There was no way to directly direct this anger at the Fourth Prince, so the Ning'an Marquisate would have to bear it!

"The Ning'an Marquisate was disloyal and unrighteous, so the plaque of the Marquisate was stripped and the mansion was demoted to the Ning'an Earl's Mansion, which lasted for three generations."

"The criminal Shen Weisi is unkind and unkind. He is ordered to return all the dowry of Nanhua County Lady. He is fined one year's salary and confined to reflect on his mistakes for three months. All matters concerning the Ministry of Rites will be temporarily handled by the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites."

"Dismiss the court~" the young eunuch beside him shouted hurriedly when he saw the emperor leaving in a huff.

Master Shen was carried back to the Ning'an Marquis Mansion.

Oh no, the guards who sent him back took down the plaque from the Marquis' Mansion and hung it up on the Ning'an Earl's Mansion.

The old lady fainted immediately when she heard the news, and there was no one in charge in the mansion.

The whole place was in chaos. The old marquis had just settled the eldest master and the old lady, and asked his subordinates to go and get a doctor.

The imperial edict was then passed on to the Marquis' Mansion.

The one who came this time was still the young eunuch beside Emperor Chengde, and he was the same eunuch who delivered the imperial edict to confer the title of noble lady last time.

Except for the one lying in bed, all the other masters who were able to move came out to receive orders.

Shen Jiemin, who I haven't seen for a few days, is also at home today.

The young eunuch pinched his throat and said, "The Emperor decrees, by the will of Heaven.

Shen Weishen, the editor of the Imperial Academy, is generous in his service to the country and cares about the people. Effective immediately, he is appointed as the fourth-rank official of the Imperial Academy. I decree this."

"Master Shen, congratulations."

Shen Weishen received the order with three bows and thanked the emperor. Shen Baozhao was very considerate and gave the young eunuch a heavy purse.

The young eunuch said to Shen Jing who was standing beside him, "The time for Concubine Shen to enter the palace remains unchanged. The emperor told you not to worry, just make good preparations."

Shen Jing looked indifferent and didn't care at all.

After the eunuchs who delivered the imperial edict left, Third Madam Tang took Shen Chan away. Shen Jing also followed the nurse back to continue learning the rules.

At this time, Shen Jiemin attacked the second master: "Is Second Uncle happy this time? The eldest branch is unlucky, and the second branch is promoted."

"No one is better at selling out his brother for fame than my second uncle."

Old Lord Shen was sitting nearby and did not stop Shen Jiemin.

Second Master Shen knew that his father must be full of resentment towards him. After all, he was demoted from a hereditary marquisate to a baronial estate that lasted for three generations.

The Ning'an Marquis' Mansion eventually became a laughing stock in the entire capital.

But Master Shen Er did not regret it. He had done his best for his wife and children, and for his true heart. He had a clear conscience.

"My nephew, be careful with your words. The Bo's Mansion is in turmoil right now. If your words of disobedience to His Majesty spread, you will lose your life."

After hearing the half-threatening words from Mr. Shen Er, Shen Jiemin wanted to take action.

Shen Baozhao was quick to pull off the tourmaline beads on his wrist, and the colorful beads fell to the ground.

Shen Jiemin rushed over aggressively and stepped on the beads, falling flat on his face.

"Tsk tsk, what a pity to waste such a nice bead." There was no trace of regret on Baozhao's happy face.

She didn't forget her past life, when she married Chen Ke from Duke Lu's mansion. It was Shen Jiemin who accompanied Shen Yan to the border, and there were rumors that Shen Baozhao had taken over the magpie's nest.

After Shen Yan arrived at the border, he cleaned and bandaged the wounds of the injured soldiers himself.

Everyone in the army admired her and said that only a woman like this could be worthy of their General Chen.

Therefore, the emperor personally issued an imperial decree, forcing Shen Baozhao to become a co-wife and to regard Shen Yan as the superior.

Although everything will never happen again in this life, what Shen Jiemin owes her is just a little interest.

Now that the bait has been released, it's time to start reeling it in, Shen Baozhao thought to himself.