Rebirth: The wedding night, my whole family was exiled, I raised 500,000 soldiers

Zhou Ruyuan was very annoyed today, as if everything was against him. Every time he found out where Shen Lanxi was and rushed over, Shen Lanxi had already moved to another place.

After several consecutive failures, Zhou Ruyuan's face turned so dark that it was unbearable to look at.

"Your Highness, Lord Shen probably doesn't know about your cooperation in the case. Why don't we go to Lord Shen's house first and send a note to let him know." The subordinate suggested.

Zhou Ruyuan thought it made sense. This matter had serious implications. If Shen Lanxi didn't take it seriously, he would not be able to explain to his father.

It is only natural that Shen Lanxi is busy at the moment.

"Okay, go and deliver the invitation. It says to meet Mr. Shen...Mr. Shen at the Dali Temple tomorrow morning!"

"Yes!"

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Wei Dongzhu was halfway through his work when he received a message from Shen Lanxi. After resigning from his post, he immediately went to the Marquis' Mansion to wait.

When he arrived, Cheng Zheng had already arrived, and Liu Yanhui, Shen Yuanjing and others arrived shortly after him.

After a quick glance around, I found that everyone in the capital had come.

After greeting each other, Liu Yan turned around and asked, "What's the big deal that brought us all together?"

Almost everyone's eyes were focused on Wei Dongzhu.

Wei Dongzhu was somewhat speechless and said: "Don't look at me, I don't know what happened either."

Liu Yanhui frowned: "Something big must have happened in the capital today."

Cheng Zheng wrote: "You don't know, and I know even less!"

Liu Yan replied: "How about I send someone to inquire?"

Shen Yuanxu: "Let's wait. Maybe the person you sent out hasn't come back yet, but Lan Xi has come back first."

That’s true!

At dusk, Shen Lanxi stepped into the gate of Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

The door slammed shut, and Liu Yanhui and others quickly came out to greet them.

Shen Lanxi was surrounded by these people. As she walked, she said, "Something big happened in the capital today." Then she told them about how the soldiers guarding the city disappeared after leaving the city.

Wei Dongzhu: "Do you know the direction they left?"

Che Mingyuan: "There are all kinds of rumors, and there is no way to verify them. They are likely to leave the city in disguise and walk cautiously. Even if they know the direction, they are likely to deliberately mislead."

He had a pile of witness testimonies in his hand, and after entering the room, he circulated them to everyone.

Shen Lanxi: "Everyone has been busy all day today. Let's discuss this matter after dinner."

Wei Dongzhu was already in a very anxious mood, but she was right, everyone was tired after a day's work and there was no need to rush.

After putting down their testimonies and eating dinner in silence and quickly, everyone went to the meeting room.

Shen Lanxi's first words were: "There's a thief among us."

The crowd was in an uproar.

"I released the news just now and delivered it to the palace at the same time. Those people would run away at any time, but at this moment. This can only mean that someone leaked the news that I found the witness in advance."

She only entrusted the task of finding a witness to Wei Dongzhu, and he cared about it more than anyone else.

"Wei Dongzhu, you have to give me an explanation!" Shen Lanxi looked at Wei Dongzhu mysteriously.

The latter only felt bitter in his mouth. He did it so secretly, why did the news leak out?

"You are all people who have followed me since Dongchuan. I will not doubt you. But I hope that through this incident, I can purge some people around you."

Shen Lanxi took a deep breath: "Before, I was only concerned with expansion, so the team was mixed. It just so happens that I will take this opportunity to streamline it!"

Everyone: "Yes!"

At the same time, a purge operation also began in the Imperial Palace.

"All those who are alone will be transferred out of the capital to do their work."

"Everyone will be checked carefully. Those whose wives have died will also be transferred out of the capital to do their work."

"Those who have both parents, many relatives at home, wives and children will be transferred to the palace to fill vacancies."

The palace guards underwent a major replacement throughout the afternoon, with almost half of the original personnel being replaced.

In name, they were transferred out of the capital for official business, but in reality, after they left the city, they were secretly detained and interrogated.

For a time, there was panic in the capital.

……

Bai Qingling endured the thirst and hunger until Zhou Ruyuan came back. Then she opened the mechanism in the house as if she had seen a savior and let the maids come in to serve her.

"Where is the prince?" Bai Qingling asked the guard.

"Madam, the prince went to the study after he came back." The guard reported truthfully.

After Bai Qingling gave Bai dinner instructions, she went to the study.

"Your Majesty, you've been tired all day. Wash your hands and prepare for dinner!"

Several counselors in the study were embarrassed, not knowing whether to leave or stay.

They were just called by the prince.

Zhou Ruyuan: "You go eat first, I'll eat later!"

Bai Qingling's smile froze. How could that be possible? She had to have dinner with the prince.

"Your Highness, no matter how busy you are with official duties, please don't overwork yourself. Our Xiao Yu'er is already in poor health, how can I bear to see Your Highness neglecting his health like this." Thinking of her son, Bai Qingling's eyes slowly turned red.

Zhou Ruyuan looked at the man with a sad face and sighed silently.

"You guys should go and have dinner, and then come to the study to discuss matters."

The counselors immediately left with a look in their eyes.

Bai Qingling endured the growling of her stomach and quickly served food to Zhou Ruyuan.

"Your Majesty, these dishes are all your favorites. When we were in Dongchuan, the conditions were difficult and we couldn't eat them. Now that we are finally back in Beijing, I must make it up to you."

Seeing how Bai Qingling cared about her, Zhou Ruyuan finally softened her heart and picked up a few pieces of food for her.

"Eat too, don't just focus on me."

Bai Qingling pretended to be deeply touched, lowered her head and quickly ate the food.

When the prince was not in the mansion, she did not dare to drink a sip of water or eat a bite of food. Only when she ate at the same table with the prince would those people not attack her.

These days, Bai Qingling alternated between fasting and fullness, and had lost weight visibly.

It’s almost over. Just bear with it a little longer. This time, Shen Lanxi will definitely die.

The next morning, Zhou Ruyuan took people to the Dali Temple early.

As soon as I arrived, Shen Lanxi also arrived.

"Master Shen!"

"King of Zhennan!"

The two of them bowed to each other and after some polite exchanges, Shen Lanxi got straight to the point.

"Today we will continue to investigate and visit the missing soldiers guarding the city. Please, Prince Zhennan, accompany us!"

Zhou Ruyuan looked at the calm and eloquent person and said, "It's my job, how can I bother you?"

Shen Lanxi smiled faintly and was the first to leave the Dali Temple.

Looking at the person striding ahead, Zhou Ruyuan chased after him uncomfortably.

"Lord Shen's reputation in the northwest has long been known to Dongchuan. I look forward to having a fight with Lord Shen again someday."

Shen Lanxi glanced at him inexplicably: "I am always available, even now!"

Zhou Ruyuan froze, an uncomfortable and awkward smile appeared on his face: "Now it's important to get down to business!"

Che Mingyuan and others on the side tried hard to keep a straight face and not to laugh. They didn't expect that the Great Zhou God of War would be timid when facing a woman. If outsiders heard this, the title of God of War would probably change hands!