Having experienced so many disasters and so many twists and turns, he could tolerate other things and take the long view, but for this matter, he could not wait even a moment.
Wei An is his, and he can't wait to announce this to everyone in the world.
No matter whether it was Princess Linjiang or Concubine Yu, he didn't want these two to use any excuse to interfere, and the safest way, of course, was to get married now.
Talking about this, the atmosphere became much more relaxed. Chu Jingwu also lay on the table and couldn't help asking him: "By the way, second brother, there is one more thing. Didn't you ask me to lend you a few people to investigate the border? What happened? Why did you use these informants..."
They are brothers, and there is nothing that cannot be discussed between brothers. However, Shen Chen hesitated for a moment this time. Based on the clues he had obtained so far, it was very likely that this matter was related to Chu Jingxing. He was unwilling to tell Chu Jingwu about this.
People's emotions all have different levels of severity.
Although he believed that Chu Jingwu was completely close to him, it would be too cruel if he had to choose between his mother and him.
He had a headache, rubbed his brows and shook his head slowly: "It's nothing serious, someone from An An's side got lost at the border, so I went to look for her."
As long as it was related to Wei An, Shen Chen would definitely pay extra attention to it. Chu Jingwu just said "oh" and didn't ask any more questions. He stayed with Chu Jingwu and talked for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.
The room was completely quiet. It was already dark. After a while, Han Bo opened the door and came in. He called out "My Lord" and then walked over: "My Lord, everything has been arranged. We have people watching over Guanzhong Marquis. When the time comes, we will also have people among Princess Yonghe's dowry. There won't be any accidents."
The people who had served Princess Yonghe personally before had been secretly dealt with by Emperor Longqing. The people who would accompany her in marriage would be reselected, and Shen Chen had already made arrangements and had people keep a close eye on her.
He hummed, and when he saw him start to light the lamp, he asked him, "Is there anything going on at Dingbei Marquis's Mansion?"
Han Bo waited for him to ask, and covered the glass lampshade before shaking his head: "Nothing special, it's just that Kong Gongsheng's wife seemed to have gone to Dingbei Marquis Mansion, and then came out with a smile on her face."
Although Kong Gongfeng was implicated, it was indeed Wei An who worked behind the scenes to ensure that he was fine. The Third Madam was a good person and would definitely use this incident to win the favor of the old lady and Wei An. She would never blame Wei An.
Shen Chen was not too worried. He just leaned back in his chair and told Han Bo, "Write a letter to Xuesong and ask him to think of a solution. No matter what, we must find out where Xie Liangcheng is as soon as possible. The situation has been unstable recently. I'm afraid that Xie Liangcheng will be used to attack An An."
Han Bo's eyes widened. "My Lord, what you mean is that those people might... use Master Xie to say that the princess is colluding with the Tatars?"
After all, escorting a car to the outside of the Great Wall is strictly illegal. If it is used by someone with ulterior motives, it is absolutely possible that the Xie family will be implicated, and then the Wei family will be implicated.
Shen Chen didn't say anything, he just stood up and went behind the screen to change into a straight off-white robe, then looked at Han Bo and said, "I'm afraid these things are aimed at Wei An and me."
He was also involved in the affairs of the Xie family. There were traces of him settling some of the things that the Xie family did in the past. Of course, anyone with an eye could find out.
They went to so much trouble to frame Xie Liangcheng, it couldn't be just for Wei An.
It was more likely directed at him.
Then who wanted him dead so badly that he knew such a secret thing and used it to his advantage
Han Bo coughed, very indignant: "My Lord, if...if it is related to the princess..."
If it is really related to Princess Linjiang, it is not a good thing. Will the prince depose the princess or even kill her
If the princess really has to pay the price, then how can Chu Jingwu survive
Who is Chu Jingwu
Shen Chen is in a really difficult situation. Han Bo frowned in pain, thinking that the princess is really stupid.
It's obvious that if she just relaxes a little, she can live a good life with a broad mind, but she just can't be quiet and peaceful. She has to cause so much trouble, making everyone's life miserable.
Shen Chen did not respond to him. He opened the door, walked out directly, mounted his horse and went to the Dingbei Marquis Mansion.
Wei Jie happened to be returning home, and when he saw him, he smiled and said, "What a coincidence that we met today. How could it be such a coincidence?"
Shen Chen also smiled: "Maybe it's fate? Didn't you go to the farm? I thought you would be back for a while."
The old princess had divided her things equally among everyone in the palace, and also gave a portion to Wei An and Wei Jie. Wei Jie had already learned to take care of these things, so Old Lady Wei simply asked him to take Ming Jing out for a walk. One reason was to let Ming Jing get along well with him, and the other was to let them gain some experience together.
Seeing Ming Jing leaning forward as if he wanted to talk to him, Shen Chen raised his eyebrows and smiled: "What's wrong? Is there a sign on my face that says 'Keep Out'? Jing, if you have anything to tell me, just say it."
Ming Jing hesitated for a while before shaking his head: "I just want to ask you, should I open another mansion?"
He inherited the title of the Ming family, and logically he should have established his own residence.
Shen Chen nodded and patted his shoulder: "Although you have to open another mansion, you are still young now, and the emperor may not let you go immediately. Relax your mind first. Even if you have to open a mansion immediately, the old lady is your elder, you can come to Dingbei Marquis Mansion often, and Pingxi Marquis Mansion is also your in-laws, we can also be close to each other."
Wei Jie also nodded beside him: "Whether the mansion is open or not, we are all family, so we should naturally help each other. Don't be nervous, we are here for you."
Ming Jing nodded thoughtfully.
Shen Chen chatted with them for a while, then went to see Old Madam Wei, greeted her, and said bluntly: "Old Madam, Princess Yonghe's matter has come to an end. The wedding date is set for April. Now it's February, only two months, she won't cause any more trouble. What I mean is that now is the right time. I want to ask His Majesty for permission... ... Ask him to grant the marriage."
Madam Wei had obviously expected this. When she heard what Shen Chen said, she did not hesitate at all. She glanced at Madam Hua and said, "Prince Zheng and Old Five are on their way back. It's the right time for you to ask for marriage... Go ahead. If His Majesty agrees, you won't have to be schemed against by those people with ulterior motives anymore."