Shen Lanxi's prediction was correct. The next day, envoys sent by the two rebel kings arrived one after another.

Each of them brought ten carts of gifts, including gold, silver, cloth, local specialties, and various exquisitely crafted ornaments and porcelain.

Emperor Renxiao asked Shen Lanxi to be responsible for receiving the two people. He knew what happened in the post station and was somewhat disdainful of Zhou Ruyuan's way of handling things.

They are just traitors and must be suppressed by force.

If they dare to act rashly, Shen Lanxi will give them a good beating.

In fact, Shen Lanxi had secretly received an oral order from Emperor Renxiao from Wang Bao, asking him to teach the two traitors a lesson.

The two rebels were led by officers and soldiers to the entrance of the post station.

Shen Lanxi greeted him at the entrance of the post station as usual.

The orders of Emperor Renxiao should also be obeyed.

The officers and soldiers escorted the envoy sent by the rebel king to the entrance of the post station and then left. The company of soldiers waited and waited, but no one came out to greet them.

They brought such a grand gift, and Emperor Renxiao had already exchanged friendly letters before, but it seems that they were all fake.

The envoys from both sides looked solemn and felt that something was not going well.

"I am Wei Sinong, an envoy sent by the loyal and brave emperor of Shu."

"I am Wu Shifang, an envoy sent by Emperor Shouren of Qian State."

"We two have come here on behalf of our country to congratulate the Emperor of Great Zhou on his birthday!"

The officials at the post station had already been instructed, and when they heard the two men introduce themselves, they immediately became disdainful and looked down on them.

"What Shu Kingdom? What Qian Kingdom? I've never heard of them. You're all dressed like people from the Great Zhou Kingdom. You must be scammers from somewhere, coming to our post station to swindle people!"

There was laughter. Even though the two envoys had already prepared themselves to be harassed, they still looked ashamed and angry when they heard their former subjects say this.

Naturally, they could not be said to be princes who rebelled against the Great Zhou, so their dress and appearance were naturally the same as those of the Great Zhou.

"We are bringing gifts to the Emperor of Great Zhou. Please send someone to inspect and receive them."

The post station official asked: "Do you have a customs document with the imperial seal of the Great Zhou?"

Of course there is none.

"Our Shu Kingdom was founded not long ago, and has no dealings with the Great Zhou yet!" The only thing missing is a war, and the reason they were able to pass was because of an edict issued by Emperor Renxiao.

"We have an edict written by His Majesty!"

The two envoys hurriedly took out the imperial edict.

The post station official glanced in the direction of Shen Lanxi and said, "So they are the two rebel kings who rebelled against our Great Zhou?"

Wei Sinong's face turned ugly after he passed Wu Shifang.

It is true that their king rebelled against the Great Zhou, but he was forced to do so.

What do these ignorant people know? They only recognize the thief as their king, but their king is the one who is truly destined by heaven.

"Our king is a brother to your majesty. His previous status was the prince of the Great Zhou. His status is noble. How can a mere postmaster like you have the right to interfere? Don't you want your head anymore?"

The official at the post station looked at Shen Lanxi for help.

"I was wondering why it was so lively outside today. Turns out you guys are here!" Shen Lanxi walked out of the inn.

"Who are you?" Wei Sinong asked with a frown on his face.

Shen Lanxi: "I am the Duke of the Protectorate, Shen Lanxi."

Wei Sinong and Wu Shifang's faces changed. Others might not know about Shen Lanxi, but they knew her.

Before in Dongchuan, Shen Lanxi governed Dongchuan like an iron barrel, firmly blocking them outside Dongchuan. They had no choice but to withdraw from Dongchuan and return to their fiefdom.

They experienced many hardships and dangers along the way, and lost a lot of soldiers, all thanks to Shen Lanxi.

"I've always heard about her, and it's my honor to meet her today!" Wei Sinong stood on the opposite side and hated Shen Lanxi to the core.

But I have to say, she is a character.

"I've heard a lot about you!" Wu Shifang echoed.

Shen Lanxi's name is well-known in Dongchuan! I don't know how a dangerous villain like Emperor Renxiao can tolerate her existence.

Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Your Majesty sent me to wait at the post station a few days ago. Unfortunately, something happened at the post station these two days. I should have gone to the city gate to greet you, but I had to stay at the inn to handle the affairs."

Whether it is true or not, it all depends on how people say it.

Wei Sinong and Wu Shifang were both smooth-talking people, so when they heard her say that, they naturally smiled and nodded.

"Someone has died in this post station, and all the envoys have been confined here to assist in the investigation. Please follow me to the inn to rest for a while!"

Wei Sinong and Wu Shifang looked at each other, smiled and nodded.

They were allowed to stay so easily, was this a trick?

Shen Lanxi sent people to count the items brought by the two men, and at the same time sent people to reply to Emperor Renxiao.

"You two can rest here first. This inn has been requisitioned by the imperial court. If you need anything, just tell the waiter."

The more friendly Shen Lanxi was to them, the more nervous Wei Shinong and Wu Shifang became.

"You two can rest here first. I will take you to the palace to see His Majesty tomorrow."

Wei Shinong and Wu Shifang stood up to see him off.

After Shen Lanxi left, the two of them immediately got together and asked the guards to guard the door.

"You and I both came here with the determination to die, but now Emperor Renxiao is just brushing it off. What does that mean?"

"Could it be that he really is so happy to split the land?"

……

Shen Lanxi returned to the palace to report, and when she returned to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion, it was already dark.

The meal at the mansion is about to end.

"Lan Xi, you're back. Have you eaten? Ask the kitchen to send over a pair of bowls and chopsticks quickly." Old Madam Shen asked with concern.

"Grandma, no need, I've already eaten in the palace!"

Shen Shuniang and Shen Huiniang looked at each other.

"Your Majesty really relies on our Lan Xi!" Shen Shuniang said with a smile.

Liu said proudly, "Of course not."

Shen Hui Niang: "Lan Xi is very busy with official duties every day, so she must be very tired. How can she not have someone to run errands for her? It just so happens that my son is smart and clever. He can stay with Lan Xi in the future and help her share her worries."

After hearing this, Liu's three sisters-in-law looked unhappy.

There are still many descendants of the Shen family who are idle at home. How shameless of her!

Shen Lanxi: "No need, I have many sons at home and don't have a place to stay."

When Liu and the other three sisters-in-law heard her say this, they immediately felt relieved.

Outsiders will not get any benefit from Lan Xi's words.

Shen Huiniang's face froze, and Old Madam Shen immediately frowned.

"Why are you talking about this while we're having dinner? Can't you see that Lan Xi is tired? You have no manners!"

Shen Hui Niang said awkwardly: "I just said it casually."

Shen Shuniang immediately took over the conversation: "Even if there is an arrangement, it should be for my two sons. They are grown up and have nothing to do at home all day. As a mother, I feel bad watching this."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a loud bang.

Shen Congwen put his bowl on the table.

Shen Shuniang's heart trembled, as if she had been slapped in the face, and she couldn't save face anymore.

Looking at my father's condition, I'm afraid he already knows about his leg injury.

Shen Lanxi: "Grandma, father, uncle, aunt, aunt, I'm going back to my room first."

Seeing that her eldest son was about to explode with anger, Old Madam Shen quickly waved her hand and asked Shen Lanxi to leave.

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