Reborn, seduced the prince and killed his wife to become his favorite concubine

Chapter 217: Waves of people showing good will

After hearing this, Shen Zhishu was unable to react for a moment.

"I'm afraid you said such things because you were young and ignorant at the time, and you had a deep sisterly love and didn't want to be separated from your cousin."

Yunmeng said with a smile.

So it's just a joke, don't take it seriously.

Shen Zhishu didn't take it to heart.

Seeing that it was almost time, Yun Meng got up and went out.

"Master, what do you think her intention is for coming here this morning?"

Bitao was not used to her sudden show of goodwill.

Because in her opinion, any woman who is the prince's woman will not really have good intentions towards her master.

"When I lived in the Shen residence before, she came here often. Now that she's back, she naturally wants to see her every day and keep in touch with her."

Shen Zhishu smiled, looking relaxed.

"I'm afraid it's not that simple. Madam Yunmeng is a business woman, very shrewd, and she is already old enough to still be favored by the prince. She is very capable. Master, please don't be fooled by her superficial friendliness."

Bitao said seriously.

Shen Zhishu nodded seriously.

"The prince will come over for dinner after court. Why don't you go to the kitchen and see what's being prepared this morning?"

She really wanted to thank her clever maid.

"That's true."

After she reminded her, Bitao immediately took action.

Yunmeng may have bad intentions, but the women in the backyard are always quarreling. Compared to the prince, those are nothing.

So she was sent away immediately.

"She ignored the princess's thoughts and blatantly came to chat with me for half an hour. It was indeed a bit abnormal. In the past two days, has Madam Yunmeng had any incident?"

After sending Bi Tao away, she invited Nanny Wang in.

During the time she returned to the Shen family, Nanny Wang had been at the mansion the whole time, so she should know more about what was going on here.

"It's nothing special. She and the princess are close and often see each other. Madam Yunmeng came back a little late last night, but she still went to see the princess."

You went to see Su Rong last night, and this morning you came to show your affection to her?

"Madam, please pay more attention to Madam Yunmeng's whereabouts in the future."

"Yes, I will try my best to follow you."

Nanny Wang quickly made a promise.

After all, her son and daughter are now working for the master. Her son goes to the shop to learn how to do business and will soon be able to become a shopkeeper. Her daughter is also the manager of the farm and is even more promising than her.

Then Shen Zhishu had nothing to do, so he went to the next yard to find Arui and chat with her.

afternoon.

When Yan Chu returned from court, she was waiting in the yard.

Enjoy the delicious food prepared by Bitao.

"Father has not been in good health these past two days. The chief steward said that apart from being able to force himself to attend the morning court, he would sleep all day after returning to his bedroom. Government affairs have also piled up like a mountain, and many things have not been dealt with."

He talked about these things naturally.

"Your Majesty, you must be prepared. Your father is old."

She only said half of the sentence.

But how could Yan Chu not understand?

"I know that everyone in the court is aware of this, so they haven't urged Father to handle government affairs in the past few days."

Doesn't that mean waiting for him to die and establishing a new king?

Why does Shen Zhishu feel that everyone in the court is actually waiting for the emperor to die?

But speaking of His Majesty, he has been ill for many years, so those who cannot accept it should accept it.

I'm afraid not many people remember when His Majesty began to have poor health.

No one would have thought that His Majesty's long-term illness was also man-made.

"So what has King Shuo been doing these days?"

He wants the throne so much, he must be very nervous at this time.

But when Yan Chu heard this, he frowned.

"It's a bit strange. He rarely speaks in the court recently. Occasionally, we have disagreements on state affairs, but in the end, he actually agrees with me."

They are mortal enemies.

There is no right or wrong in political discussion, only opposition.

It does sound strange.

"Did you come up with some shady idea?"

As the saying goes, there must be a monster when something goes wrong.

It is impossible for the other person to become a good person all of a sudden.

"What else can he do?"

Yan Chu didn't care.

Just let him do what he wants, and that's what will happen in the end, right?

There's nothing I can do about it.

Before Princess Jing'an sent the letter, she had the same idea as the prince.

But now, she is always worried that the queen's secret will implicate the prince.

"Your Highness should be more careful. In past dynasties, some princes would do anything to get the throne. For example, King Li of the Zhou Dynasty chopped off his brother's head with his own hands and forced his father to drink poison. Although King Shuo has a good reputation, he might become ruthless if pushed into a corner."

"Are you saying that he will murder my father for the throne?"

Yan Chu frowned, but his expression didn't seem that surprised.

After all, he must know more about the past events of the previous dynasty or what happened to the tribes on the border than he does.

"I am not sure either, but according to my analysis, King Shuo definitely does not want to bear such a bad reputation, so he is very likely to use the matter of your majesty's dragon body to frame you, which would kill two birds with one stone."

That is to slander him for regicide and usurpation of the throne, and then take the opportunity to eliminate him?

Yan Chu thought carefully about King Shuo's character and felt that it was very likely.

"If he wants to get rid of me by force, it will be difficult."

In the whole Kyoto, with the military force he has, who can get rid of him?

"But if it really comes to that, even if Your Majesty succeeds, you will be left with a stain in history."

As a king, no one wants to be criticized in the future.

Yan Chu frowned but didn't say much.

"So it's better to be prepared."

Shen Zhishu continued.

I also intend to take this opportunity to make the prince pay more attention to the palace. It would be best if some defenses can be set up so that any abnormalities can be discovered at the first time.

Just as she was about to explain in detail, Chu Er hurried in.

"Your Highness, Prince Shuo is here."

An unexpected person.

Yan Chu was stunned on the spot, his eyes fixed on Shen Zhishu.

At that moment, he was really doubting, was Shu'er's words really right? Was he really planning to do this?

So after he met King Shuo, even though the other party had a gentle smile and took the initiative to show goodwill, he still sensed a conspiracy.

"I accidentally got a good bow from a hunter. When I saw it, I thought it would be a perfect match for Brother Qin. I specially sent it to you for you to see."

People came and brought gifts.

As the saying goes, when giving a gift, you have to give the recipient what he likes. Apparently he had inquired about this in advance.

A martial artist like the King of Qin is indeed good at archery.

It’s just that a good bow has a long range and heavy power, so ordinary people can’t draw the bow and shoot arrows.

Yan Chu stared at the bow and arrow.

Was he using this bow to humiliate himself? Did he think he couldn't pull it open?

That doesn't seem like it either.

Because sending a bow is like walking a sheep into a tiger's mouth, isn't it?

Was it really just a gift to him? Why? No merit, no reward. Isn't it the beginning of a conspiracy when an enemy suddenly gives you a gift?

"Brother Qin Wang, do you want to try it? I see you have an archery target in your yard."

King Shuo continued to smile, as if it didn't matter what he thought.