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

Shen Lanxi played with the child: "Really? Did your father say that you are very brave?"

Shen Emei said without any stage fright: "I told you, my father said that I look like your majesty's aunt. Your majesty's aunt is also very courageous, powerful, and capable."

Shen Lanxi held Shen Emei's hand with a look of surprise: "Really? What else did your father say about me?"

Shen E frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Father also said that your majesty's aunt is the best big sister in the world."

Shen Lanxi was very happy to hear that, and happily took off the jade pendant from her waist and hung it around Shen Emei's waist.

"This is a gift from me to you. With this jade pendant, you and your brothers and sisters will be able to walk around the capital with your might!"

Shen Emei happily held the jade pendant tightly in her arms.

The accompanying officials kept trying to figure out the emperor's intentions based on Shen Lanxi's attitude.

Her Majesty was about to turn thirty, and other women would have already become grandmothers. But their Majesty still had no children.

Judging from what Your Majesty means, could it be that you want to adopt Shen Yuanjing's child?

It's no wonder they think too much. The crown prince is the foundation for ensuring the stability of the country. Only when Your Majesty has an heir can you suppress the desire of those who covet the throne to rebel.

They dared not interfere with His Majesty's marriage, but the issue of succession must be put on the agenda.

Shen Lanxi didn't know that her momentary happy action was interpreted in a hundred different ways by the court officials.

She personally sent the children to the Shen family, paid her respects to Old Madam Shen, and then returned to the palace.

Old Madam Shen's eyes were filled with her great-grandchildren, and she wished that Shen Lanxi would leave quickly.

Normally, when the children returned to the capital, they should be brought to the palace by the elders of the Shen family to meet Shen Lanxi.

Now that the older generation of male members of the Shen family are not around, I can only wait for them to come back before entering the palace.

As soon as she entered the palace, the news arrived.

"The Jichuan Lin family was indeed afraid of the Shen family at the beginning and held Shen Yuanxin in the palm of their hands. But seeing that Shen Yuanxin was of no help to the Lin family and gave birth to daughters one after another, Wang Lin began to deliberately or unintentionally pressure Shen Yuanxin."

As for poisoning, assassination, and conspiracy, these have not been investigated.

"Your Majesty, the Shen family went to Jichuan and caused a big disturbance in the Lin family. The concubine who was pregnant fell to the ground due to the conflict and bled profusely. She could not be saved."

Shen Lanxi raised her eyebrows: "Have you been bribed by Shen Yuantang?"

The secret guard immediately knelt on the ground.

"No, I am only loyal to Your Majesty."

Shen Lanxi's face was cold: "Then don't sugarcoat it, just tell the truth."

After the secret guard had assessed the Shen family's status in His Majesty's mind, he immediately told him the truth.

"That concubine was deliberately overthrown by Shen Yuantang during the chaos. The four members of the Shen family beat up Lin Cheng, took back Shen Yuanxin's dowry and children, and made the Lin family sign a divorce agreement. When they left, they threatened the Lin family, saying that the Lin family's career was over."

Shen Lanxi: "I understand, please leave."

"Yes!"

It is difficult for an honest official to settle family affairs. Even His Majesty, who is ruthless and decisive, cannot deal with the Shen family matter as he does with other matters.

Soon, the Shen family submitted a letter to the palace, which stated that Shen Yuantang had gone to Jichuan this time to vent his sister's anger and had done his best, and wanted her to live in the Shen family so that she could be taken care of.

"Humph, this incident gave her a chance to find a way out." She threw the post aside.

Shen Yuantang didn't know that her plan had been discovered by Shen Lanxi, and she happily asked people to go back to the old house to pack up their things. She, on the other hand, stayed there on the pretext of accompanying Shen Yuanxin.

……

The Shen family's heir from the northwest returned to Beijing, and there was someone he cared about.

"Master, our Qingyu is growing up day by day. When will the Shen family give us an explanation?" Although Liang had other children later, she was more concerned about her daughter who was sent to the Shen family.

Although Hu Jinyu often brought her children to the Prime Minister's Residence in the name of visiting to reunite with her, what mother would not want to have her child raised in her presence? So as a result, she treated Wu Qingyu better than her other children.

Since Shen Lanxi ascended the throne, Wu Yanzhi has been restrained and cautious. He carries the title of prime minister every day, but the official business at his hands has been reduced little by little.

In fact, it is better to say that it is being divided up rather than reduced. If this goes on for a long time, his power will definitely be hollowed out, and when the time comes, the cunning rabbit will die and the running dogs will be abandoned. As an old minister of the previous dynasty, how can he have a good ending?

So when he heard Liang talking about the Shen family, he immediately became impatient and warned and scolded her.

"I'm warning you, you'd better not touch anything related to the Shen family. If you bring disaster to the family, I'll be the first to push you out to take the blame."

Liang was frightened, then said indifferently: "Shen Lanxi can become the emperor, but she relies on the master. If she doesn't have the support of the master, can she sit on the throne?"

Seeing that Liang refused to listen, Wu Yanzhi was so angry that he raised his hand to slap her.

He raised his hand halfway and then put it down dejectedly.

"I thought so at first!" Wu Yanzhi sighed in annoyance.

Liang didn't dare to talk back and sat aside in fear.

At first, Wu Yanzhi thought that Shen Lanxi would have to rely on him to move around in the palace in the future. But then one thing after another went out of his control, and by the time he came to his senses, things were completely out of his control.

He was already tied together with Shen Lanxi, and at that time Shen Lanxi was already too powerful to allow him to get off the boat.

"Anyway, remember not to target the Shen family in the future. I'll go ask Che Mingyuan tomorrow."

Liang did not take Wu Yanzhi's words seriously. After all, men would give up everything for power.

He abandoned her daughter in the past, and now he doesn't even let her ask any questions. She can no longer count on the master.

Didn't they say that the descendants of the Shen family in the northwest would return to Beijing in the next few days? I could just take this opportunity to find out a little bit.

……

The next day in the court, the censor submitted a letter.

"The succession is related to the foundation of our Great Zhou. Your Majesty, please point out the successor as soon as possible to reassure the people!"

All the officials in the court looked at the censor who had spoken.

You are so bold that I forgot why Your Majesty was named Emperor Chongwu.

Shen Lanxi looked at the censor with dim eyes. Her demeanor was cold and stern, but her words were not sharp.

"I will seriously consider your proposal. I am still in my prime. In your opinion, how many more years can I stay in power?"

The court officials knew that the censor was in trouble.

Are you urging Your Majesty to appoint a successor now? Aren't you hoping that Your Majesty will die soon?

The censor was also frightened when he realized what was happening, and immediately knelt on the ground to explain.

"Long live your majesty!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was somewhat stagnant, all the officials felt their hearts in their throats.

Is Shen Lanxi finally going to go on a killing spree in the Golden Palace?

A hum of laughter was heard.

"Other censors are very cold and hard, but you know how to be diplomatic!"

The censor was frightened and said quickly: "Your Majesty, the censor is to say what others dare not say, to advise Your Majesty, even if it angers Your Majesty, I will speak frankly and dare to advise!"

Shen Lanxi raised the corner of her mouth; "You are really good at speaking. You can say all the good and bad things by yourself!"