The prince can read minds! I just want to be a princess and have a bad time

Speaking of dowry, Shen Yu became depressed again. Why was it so difficult for her to just get her dowry back?

She was just thinking about how to explain the twists and turns to Lu Yingxing when Shen Nian interrupted and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Emperor has issued an edict to posthumously confer the title of Super-Rank Prince's Consort on my wife. I have also received the Emperor's grace and have been conferred the title of Super-Rank Prince. As a princess of the prince rank, Yu'er will represent Luocheng and Zhuocheng in concluding a marriage alliance. Her dowry will naturally be escorted back to the North by a team of elite guards and palace maids. Your Highness, you can rest assured!"

Lu Yingxing was stunned for a moment after hearing this. This was completely different from the result in the palace that day. A complicated look appeared on his face. He lowered his head and looked at Shen Yu, only to see that her eyes and inner voice overlapped!

[I didn’t expect them to be so shameless!!]

Looking at the wife's angry face, he smiled knowingly and said, "Lord Shen's words are biased. According to common sense, if it is an ordinary marriage ceremony, the bride and dowry should be escorted to Zhuocheng by His Majesty, and then the prince and the princess will hold the wedding ceremony in the Zhuocheng Palace. However, the situation of the prince and the princess is different. We got married first, and Yu'er became a princess later. Since we are already married, how can there be a wedding?"

"Your Majesty, this..."

"Besides, who in Luo City doesn't know that the dowry of my Zhuo Wangfu's principal wife was secretly replaced by the Shen family? There is no explanation for this act of stealing? This is not good for Lord Shen's reputation, right? Although the dowry is nominally the private property of the princess, it will become the property of Zhuo Wangfu after the marriage. How could Lord Shen, who was once the Minister of Revenue, not understand the difference between the two?"

Shen Yu looked at him with sparkling eyes, secretly admiring in his heart, why didn't he think of this? ! Sure enough, you ancient people still have to use your power and intrigue! ! In your ancient language, it is to use his own spear to attack his shield! ! In our modern language, it is to defeat magic with magic! !

Seeing his wife looking at him with admiration, Lu Yingxing was very pleased. He smiled and continued, "After we get married, we can talk about the marriage again. The subsequent dowry can only be regarded as additional dowry, which does not conflict with the original dowry. Speaking of the wife's dowry, the Shen family still owes 4 million taels... But Lord Shen has already stated that Yu'er is representing Luocheng and Zhuocheng to conclude a marriage alliance, so her additional dowry cannot be less than the dowry! Lord Shen, how much dowry have you prepared? I will ask the servants of the palace to check it now."

[Lu Yingxing, I love you so much! ! ! ! ]

Lu Yingxing opened his eyes wide in disbelief, as if he was struck by a thunderbolt. This was the first time he heard his wife say that she loved him. His eyes lit up instantly, and his gaze was fixed on Shen Yu with passion and concentration.

Shen Yu thought he was asking for praise, but it was not convenient to say anything now, so she quietly stretched out two slender fingers, pinched his sleeves, and shook them slightly a few times to show encouragement.

Lu Yingxing's gaze became softer as he watched Shen Yu's actions. Others could not see the little movements between the two of them. They only knew that the way the prince looked at the princess was different from others. Aunt Xu looked at the two of them and couldn't help but reveal envy in her eyes.

Shen Nian also looked at the two of them, thinking in his mind how to end it.

He had thought hard to come up with this solution, and finally gained the emperor's trust and respect again. Anyway, the northern land was remote, and it was normal to encounter accidents such as robbery on the road. In this way, he didn't need to collect the dowry. Now he was asked to pay an extra portion? How could it be possible!

The amount of four million taels was originally a lie by Shen Yu, and it was no exaggeration to say that half of it was false. As a result, the emperor didn't even ask any questions, but directly sentenced him to return the full amount in the Minghe Hall? How could he collect this huge amount of money that he didn't need?

He knew very well that this meant the emperor had doubts about the amount of money he had handed over that year.

At this moment, he also hated the emperor's irresponsible character of loving to stir up trouble. He was always asked to clean up the mess. This endless compromise made him exhausted and his loyalty to the emperor began to waver.

Shen Nian stared at the two people in front of him, and he suddenly realized that he actually had more than one path to choose...

He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to spit out the entanglement and depression in his heart. He exchanged a look with the housekeeper, casually ordered everyone to leave, replaced the door with his confidants, and turned to the couple. With a bit of helplessness and determination, he said respectfully, "My Lord, Princess, I don't need to hide it anymore. I can't do anything about the four million taels. You should also know how much of this number is true. The property of the Su Mansion back then... In fact, it didn't fall into my hands. I have already handed it over in full, so it's useless for you to look for me."

Shen Yu raised her eyebrows. What was the old fox trying to do? Was he playing the victim? He even dared to betray the dog emperor? He was really brave! But she knew what was good for her and didn't reply. She couldn't play the game of palace scheming, so she just watched the show quietly.

Sure enough, Lu Yingxing's voice came from behind, "Lord Shen, are you hinting... that we should go to the Emperor to ask for it?"

"I didn't say anything. I was just stating the facts... Luo Yunmei's stolen dowry left a total of 1.6 million taels. I can hand over this money, but there is no more. Your Majesty, I am actually helping you..."

"Oh? Why don't I believe it?"

"The Emperor has been preventing you from returning to the North because he is worried that the Prince will be out of control. But now that Yu'er has become the Royal Princess in name, the Prince must be aware of the Emperor's intention in sending a wedding party to accompany you... But as long as you can return to Zhuo City alive, everything will make sense, right?"

"Master Shen, are you representing yourself? Or the king?" Lu Yingxing looked at the man in front of him, which refreshed his perception. This person is a character who can even sell out his master without mercy as long as the benefits are enough, but... this may not be an opportunity that can be used.

Lu Yingxing secretly thought that maybe he could use this to make them leave early...

"Neither. I represent Shen Yu's father! She is my only daughter. Since she married the prince, I don't want her to be a widow at such a young age. I have done everything I can for her. People in the officialdom are not free to do what they want. Yu'er, don't blame your father. Many times, your father has his own helplessness." Shen Nian said with a fatherly face. "Your Highness, you will return to Zhuocheng sooner or later, so the news from Luocheng will be delayed. If your Highness trusts me, perhaps I can do my best..."