After being rejected, he emptied the mansion and went into exile

"What will happen... I don't know."

The Shen family has never encountered such a situation before.

"Grandma, have you informed your eldest uncle and third uncle?"

Having said that, Old Madam Shen chuckled.

She had already sent someone to invite those two rebellious sons.

The eldest brother Shen Congshan did rush over, but when he heard that the Marquis had not returned home, he did not take it seriously.

"Madam, you really are prone to overthinking things when you're old. Isn't it just one night he didn't come home? It's not a big deal. Maybe he was talking to the Emperor."

"Our mansion will not fall. The third brother and I have been keeping a low profile enough. Don't worry."

The angry old lady drove him away directly.

The third brother was drinking with his drinking buddies in the restaurant, and when he came back he was already unconscious.

"Your uncle didn't take it seriously and thought nothing would happen to the Marquis' Mansion. Your third uncle came back drunk. Who else are you going to look for?"

Shen Jinyao opened her mouth but didn't say anything.

Madam Shen was a little lonely. "If something really happens in the Marquis' Mansion, an old woman like me will not be able to escape the consequences."

Shen Jinyao stepped forward and comforted the old lady.

"Grandmother, don't think too much. Without you, there would be no Marquis' Mansion today."

"The most urgent thing right now is to get in touch with Father. Shall we go around to each of the mansions tomorrow?"

The old lady looked at Shen Jinyao, patted her hands and said, "You are a good child. I hope there will be good news tomorrow."

"Grandma, did father do something to displease the emperor?"

The old lady remained silent, but finally chose to tell her granddaughter.

There are eight children in the Shen family. The eldest is Shen Zhizheng, who is currently studying in academy.

The oldest of the remaining males was only ten years old.

Of the three granddaughters, the eldest is Shen Jinyao, and Shen Tingyao doesn't seem like someone who can take care of things.

The eldest daughter-in-law has three daughters-in-law, but she only knows how to play cards for the wife and doesn't pay attention to what's happening outside.

The second wife is now the mistress of the Shen family and also the wife of the Marquis.

Although she is capable of managing the household and is sensible, she cannot be left alone at home when her husband gets into trouble, so she cannot tell her about this for the time being.

She had come more than once to ask about the Marquis's condition, but was sent away.

Although the third sister knows some kung fu, she always quarrels with the third sister, which leads to a bad relationship between the two of them.

Such a big family, but at the critical moment, they have to rely on an old woman like her.

If it's not her problem, then whose problem is it?

I had no one to vent my sorrow, so I could only talk to my eldest granddaughter.

"The current emperor has four sons. Some time ago, there was news that the emperor wanted to appoint a crown prince. Your father has told me several times that we are the only family of the Marquis of Shangzhou, so the attitude of the Marquisate is more important."

"Who does Father want to support then?"

The old lady recalled the scene of that day and asked in return, "Who do you think we should support?"

Shen Jinyao thought for a moment and said, "My granddaughter is stupid and doesn't understand these court affairs. It's just..."

"But if it were me, I might not choose anyone."

The old lady became interested. "Oh? Tell me about it?"

Looking at the old lady's attitude, Shen Jinyao knew that she was not wrong.

"The current emperor has only appointed a crown prince and has not abdicated. If I get too close to the prince at this time, won't that make the emperor suspicious?"

The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, you are right. Your father and I think so too."

She didn't expect that Shen Jinyao would have such insights.

Fortunately, she recovered from her illness.

"Then is there any prince that Father is close to?"

Madam Shen shook her head. "No, you don't know your father. He's an honest and well-behaved man."

Shen Jinyao's thoughts wandered to other places. "Grandma, you said..."

Madam Shen looked at Shen Jinyao's expression, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"We know that my father is a well-behaved person and doesn't take sides, but others may not think so."

"what do you mean?"

"I mean, what if some people just want their father to take sides and choose someone?"

The old lady's voice tightened: "Who is that person?"

Shen Jinyao shook her head and asked, "Does father have any political enemies?"

The old lady shook her head. "Your father has always had a good relationship with his colleagues. He's neither too close nor too distant and is easygoing."

Shen Jinyao understood that the enemy was in the dark.

"Then we can only see what the emperor means."

The old lady nodded. She didn't expect that a teenage girl could think more comprehensively than herself.

"Jin Yao, grandma never thought you were so smart."

Shen Jinyao lowered her head and said, "I read all these when I was sick, and some of the military strategies were also random. It's really that grandma is kind enough to allow me to talk nonsense."

The old lady smiled and said, "You naughty girl, I don't blame you. It's thanks to you that I feel better now."

"Thank you, Grandma. Tomorrow you can call Jin'er and we'll go together."

The old lady smiled. Although she was still frowning, her face was not as pale as before.

"Grandma, have you eaten yet?"

The old lady said, "I'm not hungry."

"Grandma, I'm hungry. Let's eat together. Grandma's small kitchen cooks the best."

"haha, okay."

Shen Jinyao called Madam Li in and said, "Madam Li, make something for me and grandma. I don't have any dietary restrictions, I'll eat whatever grandma eats."

Nanny Li was extremely happy. She looked at the eldest daughter with gratitude and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Ever since Old Madam Shen found out that the Marquis had not returned home, she has been sitting there in silence.

She neither ate nor drank. Even the eldest and third masters came to the yard, but they did not make the old lady happy.

Unexpectedly, the eldest lady who came last actually persuaded the old lady.

"Grandma, you have to promise Jin'er that no matter what happens, you must eat well."

"Okay, okay, grandma promises you. Look, Aunt Li, Jin'er has finally grown up and dares to come and take care of me."

Nanny Li covered her mouth and laughed, "Thanks to the eldest lady, we can't persuade her."

The three of them were talking and laughing, not knowing that this was the best meal they had ever had.

When Shen Jinyao came out, Old Madam Shen had already gone to bed.

She walked back to her room under the moonlight.

She just remembered that she had put the porridge in the space before and had not taken it out yet. She spread out her hands and soon the porridge was in her hands.

It was so hot that she quickly put it on the table.

It's still hot, which means the space can keep warm?

Shen Jinyao was very happy with this discovery. It could keep food warm and fresh. Isn’t this just a modern large refrigerator?

But now she has more important things to do.

"Dongmei."

Dongmei came in when she heard the sound. When she saw the porridge on the young lady's table, she was a little puzzled because she didn't see it when she entered the room just now.

"Dongmei, when did you come to the Shen family?"

"Miss, I was bought here when I was five years old."

"Okay, there's something I want to ask you."

Dongmei said respectfully, "Miss, you go ahead."

"In our Jiuzhou Kingdom, what punishment will be given to royal relatives and high-ranking officials if they make a mistake?"