But it was this absurd court that put their family in a dilemma, and their lives were like duckweed in this world.
Shen Xining seemed to have seen through everything in this world long ago, but he had never imagined that everything in this world was ready to push them completely into this desolate world, forcing them to rise up and resist.
In the following days, voices of praise could be heard everywhere on the streets. It seemed that the emperor was constantly punishing the evildoers, all of whom were the group of speculators who had been surrounding the prince during this period of time. They had plundered the people's wealth. Kill them quickly and hang their heads in the vegetable market and at the city gate. This not only warned everyone, but also demonstrated the emperor's wisdom.
Whenever Haruyuki came back from outside the mansion, he always looked very angry.
"Miss, so many people were killed, but Deng Yan was not among them! Isn't this unfair!? I don't know how much money Deng Yan has embezzled in the local area and how many good families he has ruined!"
If Chun Xing knew such a simple truth, how could His Majesty not know it? The reason why he didn't know it now was simply because it was not His Majesty's original intention to kill these people, but it was just the result of the intrigues in the court.
Shen Xining thought that life would go on like this day by day, but she forgot that the people of the Shen family were in the court, so how could they live such a simple life
The next morning, Shen Xining had just woken up when he found an arrow stuck straight at the door of his room, with a piece of paper hanging under the arrow.
When Shen Xining saw the note, there was no doubt in his eyes.
This note should have come a long time ago.
"The daughter of the Shen family should stay in the boudoir and wait to be married. If she refuses to marry, she will be killed."
This is a naked threat.
Haruyuki was getting a little anxious.
"Don't be afraid, young lady. We will lock the door tightly. In this way, even the prince will not dare to do anything in this Taifu Mansion."
Oh.
it's useless.
For the prince, what is important is not the Shen family, but the power and status represented by the Shen family. Once the Shen family and the prince get married, the countless forces behind the Shen family will have to combine with the prince. At that time, even the current emperor will be helpless.
Shen Xining clenched the note in his hand.
"In that case, let the prince lose his wishful thinking."
Shen Xining dressed neatly and went to offer tea to Shen's father. A jail term had made the former arrogant current tutor look much older.
"Father, the Lantern Festival will be held in a few days. At that time, my daughter would like to perform a play on the high platform. What do you think, father?"
Master Shen frowned immediately.
"This matter is too high-profile. This is a time of trouble. You and I, father and daughter, have special but humble identities. It would be better for us to stay in peace."
Shen Xining filled Mr. Shen's cup of tea and smiled.
"Father, do you think that with our current status and position, there is no chance for us to avoid it?"
The tea in Master Shen's hand shook slightly. The implication of Shen Xining's words was too obvious, how could he not understand.
"only... ... ."
Shen Xining finished the tea in the cup and said in a low voice.
"Father, most things in this world are helpless, and your daughter has no objection."
"Recently, there is a merchant family down below who came to the city to do business. They seem to be very nice people. They are well-educated, very intelligent, a business genius, and have a clean family background. Your father likes them."
Master Shen seemed to be evaluating the businessman, but the father and daughter knew exactly what they were talking about.
Shen Xining didn't say anything. After serving tea, she left.
Soon it was the Lantern Festival. Shen Xining was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had booked the highest teahouse, waiting for the show to begin. Chun Xing didn't know what was wrong with her, but she looked very different now and seemed to be in a different mood. Chun Xing was a little worried.
"Miss, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm fine."
Shen Xining's eyes were on the water. Her expression and mood were as calm as the paper cranes on the river.
"In fact, our lives are just like duckweed, mostly drifting with the flow."
"Didn't Lord Shen vow to uphold justice and change all the bad practices in the government not long ago? How come he has become like this now? Why has Lord Shen's ambition changed because of flood control?"
It was Xie Zhaoan who came out of nowhere again. Shen Xining had long been accustomed to his coming and going. She looked at Xie Zhaoan, slightly pulled her lips, and smiled unusually brightly. Under the light, her skin was unusually white, and Xie Zhaoan's shadow was reflected between her eyebrows, which made him slightly dazzled.
"Fourth Prince, isn't this the ending you wanted? Why, are you unhappy now?"
Although Shen Xining said these words with a smile, there was clear sarcasm between her eyebrows, which pierced Xie Zhaoan's heart and made him feel uncomfortable.
Seeing Shen Xining turning around and preparing to leave, Xie Zhaoan reached out and held her wrist. The woman's wrist was very thin and he could pinch it without using five fingers. Xie Zhaoan's eyes fell on the teahouse, and his tone was unclear.
"People are indeed like paper cranes on the river, drifting with the flow. But if you have a choice, it's not a bad idea to be the wave!"
Shen Xining curled his lips and burst into laughter.
Her body was swaying, as if she was a little drunk, and she suddenly shook off Xie Zhaoan's arm.
"Fourth Prince, I won't!"
After saying that, Shen Xining turned around and left.
Xie Zhaoan looked at her back, his pupils shrinking slightly.
Yuewei came behind Xie Zhaoan without knowing when.
"Mr. Yue, after tonight, if everything really goes as Lord Shen arranged, then our plan will probably fail..."
She had already been given a chance, but she was the one who didn't want it. In that case, we can't blame anyone else.
"It doesn't matter, just follow our plan."
"The entrants are..."
"I."
Xie Zhaoan pointed his fan at himself and walked away leisurely. Yuewei looked at his back and felt a little strange. Why did he feel that Xie Zhaoan not only did not seem unwilling, but seemed quite willing to do so
At this moment, a big drama is gradually unfolding.
The prince happened to be sitting in the teahouse at this time. When he heard the report from his subordinates, he smiled.
"Did Miss Shen get the medicine?"
"Reporting to the prince, it has been obtained. Now the thing is in the hands of Miss Shen. Is she going to do it to you, the prince..."
"It's okay. Miss Shen is sensible. Even if she drugged the person, it's okay as long as the target is the right one."