There is no normal parent in the world who doesn't love their children.
The reason why Yuan Dong is not close to his two children is not because he doesn't want to, but because he can't.
Princess Chang'an looked down on him and never liked him to get too close to children.
Before, Yuan Hongwen liked to sleep with other women, and he also kept an eye on it.
But Princess Chang'an always liked to confront him and did not give him any face in front of the children. She said that he was wrong here and there, and sarcastically accused him of being unqualified to discipline the children.
Children are always closer to their mothers.
As time went by, Yuan Hongwen and Yuan Sheng were not very close to him, and did not respect him as a father.
But despite this, he didn't want to watch his children get into trouble.
Yuan Dong sorted out his thoughts, sat up straight and looked at Shen Chen, saying quietly and calmly: "Just tell me what you want."
Shen Chen was right about one thing, that is, Princess Chang'an's ambition is really not good for the children.
If you succeed in following the dragon, you will have countless power and status, but what if you fail
Even death is not enough to atone for the crime.
He couldn't just watch the kids jump into the fire and do nothing.
Shen Chen smiled knowingly, stretched out his hand and handed him a note: "Although the couple has been separated for a long time, there is a saying that a lean camel is bigger than a horse. I think it should not be difficult for you to inquire about the news of the Princess's Mansion?"
Yuan Dong reached out to take it and took a look. He found that it was a list of people from the Princess's Mansion. His eyes became deeper.
"Here's another one." Shen Chen said, and took out another thin piece of paper from his sleeve and gave it to him: "This is another list, the list of the Xiao family's masters."
The Xiao family’s roster
Is he from Prince Consort Xiao's side
He looked at Shen Chen with some confusion: "What do I need these for?"
Although the Xiao family belongs to Chu Jingxing, they are not close enough to Princess Chang'an to have any dealings with them. What's the use of him having the Xiao family's list
"It's useful." Seeing through his thoughts, Shen Chen stood up: "There are so many people in the Xiao family. Young Master Lin and I have checked and found that there are a few people who have not been arrested."
Does that mean there are fish that slip through the net
Then what
Yuan Dong didn't understand: "Even if that's the case, what does this have to do with me?"
"Of course there is a connection." Shen Chen answered quickly: "The number of people from the Xiao family arrested by the Ministry of Justice is correct, but some of them are fake, not real. Among these people, there is one named Xiao Mingyu."
Yuan Dong hummed and listened carefully.
Shen Chen said, "Xiao Mingyu is the eldest grandson of the Xiao family's eldest branch, and has always been the person in charge of the Xiao family's contacts with Chu Jingxing. He escaped, either because of Chu Jingxing's arrangement, or because of his own preparations. But without exception, no matter which possibility it is, Princess Chang'an and Chu Jingxing will definitely take precautions and look for his whereabouts. If you find him, please let me know."
Yuan Dong reacted and frowned: "You mean you want me to go back to the princess's house? Can I save Hong Wen and A Sheng in this way?"
It was completely dark outside. Through the window, I could vaguely see servants standing on stools lighting lanterns under the eaves. The flickering lights shone through the window. Shen Chen blinked and hummed. Facing Yuan Dong's astonishment, he said, "Of course, you can't get a tiger cub without risking it. You are the prince consort, isn't it natural for you to live back in the Princess's Mansion?"
Yuan Dong was a little angry: "I have already fallen out with her, how can I move back? Besides, even if I go back, what effect can it have?" He curled his lips sarcastically: "Do you think she will let me participate in it?"
Shen Chen ignored his anger and waited for him to calm down before saying, "How to go back openly is not what I want to worry about. I came here to discuss a deal with you. If it goes well, our palace will not be dragged down by Chu Jingxing, and those pawns in Chu Jingxing's hands who don't obey the palace's orders will be completely eradicated, and you can also let your children live in peace. This is originally a deal. Since it is a deal, naturally there must be some due price, don't you think?"
Yes or no
Yuan Dong swallowed his saliva, looked at the tall and graceful young man in front of him, who was as tall as a pine tree, and was silent for a long time before he looked up and asked him: "Then what are you paying?"
"I've already said that I got all this information from someone else." Shen Chen leaned over and looked him in the eye, then spoke word by word, "Besides, I have to keep an eye on Chu Jingxing and Princess Chang'an."
Yuan Dong was a little confused.
Shen Chen answered his question considerately: "You know what kind of person your ex-wife was. And I know Chu Jingxing's character better. Repeated blows are not a big deal to him. It's better for him to vent. It's the most terrible thing for him to keep it to himself."
Yuan Dong understood: "So you want me to get information?"
Shen Chen hummed, "This is not difficult for you, and it is not impossible. I know that although Princess Chang'an looks down on the Yuan family, she does look up to your brother's people. Since your brother died, she has reused many of your brother's confidants to make up for it. I believe you can control these people."
Yuan Dong remained silent, obviously agreeing.
Shen Chen sat down and looked at him, saying seriously: "No one knows what Chu Jingxing will do after he runs wild like a horse. If you don't want Hong Wen and Xianrong County Master to die, please help me once. This is not only to help me, but also to help yourself and the Yuan family."
Yuan Dong closed his eyes tightly, and after a moment he asked again: "How can we contact each other in the future?"
If I go back to the princess's mansion, it might not be so easy to deliver the message.
Princess Chang'an has always been an extremely cautious person, and the Princess Mansion is her world.
Shen Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry. You may be under surveillance because you are not free to move, but Hong Wen is not."
"Hong Wen?!" Yuan Dong was a little excited, clenched his fists and refused to agree: "We can't involve him!"
"We have no choice but to involve him!" Shen Chen was unmoved. He sighed and looked closely at Yuan Dong in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "Only he is free to do whatever he wants and will not be suspected by the princess. Moreover, only he can get close to Princess Chang'an to the greatest extent. Besides, he is not young anymore. You didn't teach him before, so why not start from now and teach him little by little. Sooner or later, he will be independent, right?"
Yuan Dong frowned and did not move. In his heart, he was inclined to cooperate with Shen Chen. After all, every key point Shen Chen said touched his heart.