The war god prince climbs the wall every night, and the princess is angry

After Xie Qian'an said this, he smiled and looked at Shen Qionghua leisurely, as if he was sure that he had Shen Qionghua in his grasp.

"Despicable and shameless!" Shen Qionghua said gritting his teeth.

"Miss Shen, what you said is wrong. Those who accomplish great things do not care about trivial matters. Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures. It's Miss Shen's fault for not wanting to cooperate with me." Xie Qian'an was in a good mood at the moment and was not annoyed even if he was scolded.

It's disgusting that he can do such a despicable thing and still act so righteous.

Shen Qionghua didn't want to compromise. She knew that if she gave in, all her previous efforts would be in vain and the Shen family would fall into the abyss in the future.

"You are resorting to such unscrupulous means, isn't it just to get disaster relief money?" Shen Qionghua said.

Seeing Shen Qionghua glaring at him angrily, Xie Qi'an didn't deny it. "Miss Shen is indeed smart. This is indeed one of the reasons. The emperor sent me to provide disaster relief, but the Ministry of Revenue is currently empty and can't provide that much disaster relief silver."

"I want to complete this task beautifully and also receive praise from my father, so I naturally need someone to help me."

"Ms. Shen, you have always been smart and kind. Even for the sake of the refugees on the streets of the capital, you would contribute to the disaster relief, right?" Xie Qian'an said confidently.

"You're dreaming!" Shen Qionghua said word by word, "Even if I couldn't bear to see those refugees suffer, I would still donate money through legitimate channels. I was definitely not coerced by you."

If you want to use the Shen family's money to pave your own way like in your previous life, don't even think about it.

After the confrontation, Shen Qionghua calmed down.

Even if Concubine Zhou wanted to punish A Niang, she had to have a legitimate reason.

She knew A'niang's character very well. She was simple and timid. When she first entered the palace, A'niang must have been very cautious and would not dare to make any mistakes.

As long as Concubine Zhou couldn't find any fault with A'niang, and she could delay for a while longer, and wait for Shaoyao to deal with the things she asked her to do, then they, mother and daughter, would be able to leave the palace safely.

Seeing Shen Qionghua so stubborn, Xie Qian'an's face suddenly darkened. He sneered, "It seems that Miss Shen will not cry until she sees the coffin."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the young eunuch who was watching the movements here from under the eaves hurried towards the garden.

The garden is bustling with activity.

The young eunuch walked into the garden and whispered a few words in Concubine Zhou's ear. Concubine Zhou's eyes flashed slightly, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

How ungrateful!

She waved her nail-dyed hand, signaling the young eunuch to leave, and then glanced at Lin indifferently.

Lin received Concubine Zhou's gaze, nodded slightly, and then looked at Lin Wanru who was sitting beside her a little restlessly.

She pulled Lin Wanru's sleeve and said, "Didn't you ask me to bring you to the palace today to see the Imperial Concubine? Now that we're in front of the Imperial Concubine, why are you acting like a mute?"

Lin's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear. Immediately, everyone's eyes fell on Lin Wanru.

Facing everyone's gaze, Lin Wanru felt like sitting on pins and needles.

Concubine Zhou, who was sitting at the head of the table, was the first to speak. "Oh, Madam Shen came to the palace today specifically to ask to see me?"

Concubine Zhou asked questions. Even though Lin Wanru was afraid, she felt a little courage when she thought of Shen Qionghua.

No matter what kind of punishment Hua Jie'er receives today, as her mother, she must bear it with her.

Lin Wanru stood up, nodded, and said, "In reply to your Majesty, you summoned my daughter to the palace early this morning. I have thought about it carefully and am afraid that my daughter has offended you, so I have come to the palace to apologize to the Imperial Concubine."

"Please, Your Majesty, consider my daughter's young age and forgive her if she has done anything inappropriate. I will bear all the consequences alone."

Lin Wanru spoke very cautiously, fearing that she might say something wrong and anger Concubine Zhou.

After saying that, he knelt down, his hands shaking uncontrollably.

Lin Wanru stared at the pebbles under her knees. She had never felt the enormity of imperial power as she did at this moment, nor had she ever been as clear-headed as she was at this moment.

She is a timid person by nature.

Previously, because of her husband's death and because she hated Lin for scheming against her, when Hua Jie'er told her to get involved in the fight for the throne, although she was opposed, she was not particularly resolute.

That's because she also wanted to vent her anger for herself and the Shen family.

But now, she has seen the consequences of going against imperial power.

Hua Jie'er might be able to deal with the conspiracy in secret, but if it is an open conspiracy, Hua Jie'er can only be slaughtered.

When Concubine Zhou sent Sister Xuanhua into the palace, the Shen family had no power to resist.

This incident was like a heavy hammer that woke Lin Wanru up. The battle for the crown prince was extremely dangerous. The Shen family was just a piece of floating wood. If they were not careful, they would be stabbed to pieces by those swords and knives.

For Lin Wanru, when it comes to the lives of her children, hatred and money are no longer important.

If the person is gone, what’s the point even if you fight for your dignity back?

Lin Wanru had already made up her mind that once this matter was settled, if she and Hua Jie'er could return home safely, they would immediately leave Beijing.

Since everything started with the Shen family's wealth, then all the wealth should be given away, leaving only a small portion that is enough to live a stable life and have no worries about food and clothing.

The Yongning Marquisate and Prince An were always plotting against the Shen family's wealth. Prince Rui was incompatible with them and helped Hua Jie'er a lot, so he gave all the Shen family's wealth to Prince Rui.

In this way, the Shen family's wealth will be gone, and the Yongning Marquis' Mansion and Prince An will naturally no longer covet the Shen family. Prince Rui will also be more confident in winning the battle for the crown prince with money.

Besides, they gave all the money to King Rui, so King Rui should also escort them out of Beijing safely.

King Rui and King An were at war until death.

If one day Prince Rui seizes the throne of the crown prince and ascends the throne to become emperor, he will certainly not let go of the Yongning Marquisate and Prince An. At that time, it can be regarded as indirectly venting the anger of the Shen family and avenging my husband.

She believed that if her husband knew about this, he would agree with her doing this.

As Lin Wanru knelt, the few concubines who were still chatting and laughing in the garden stopped talking and looked at Concubine Zhou who was sitting at the top.

Concubine Zhou raised her eyebrows, her eyes fixed on the red nail polish on her slender fingers. After a long pause, she spoke, "Miss Shen is still young and stubborn, but Madam Shen is sensible and understands the principle that those who know the times are heroes. What a pity..."

Unfortunately... the Shen family is headed by Shen Qionghua, not the cowardly woman in front of him, otherwise there wouldn't be so much trouble.

Lin Wanru became more and more panicked as she listened to the implied meaning of Concubine Zhou, fearing that her daughter would be hurt.

She pursed her dry lips and said, "Your Highness, my daughter is young and stubborn. I will certainly try to persuade her after we return home. Please forgive her this time."

Concubine Zhou chuckled lightly, "Well, since he is young and ignorant, Madam Shen will do the hard work and teach him."

"How about this, Madam Shen serves me tea, and if I'm satisfied, I'll forgive her."

Serve tea?

So easy?

A hint of suspicion flashed in Lin Wanru's eyes, but the current situation did not allow her to retreat.

She secretly told herself that as long as she could get through today, take Hua Jie'er out of the palace, and give the family property to Prince Rui, everything would be fine.

The palace maid beside her went to prepare teacups almost as soon as Concubine Zhou finished speaking.

At this moment, a tray was brought to Lin Wanru by a palace maid.

Lin Wanru hesitated for a moment, then finally agreed, "Yes, Madam."

She reached out to pick up the teacup on the tray, and the warm temperature to her touch made her breathe a sigh of relief.

She stood up with the teacup in her hand and walked step by step towards Concubine Zhou who was sitting at the top.

Just as she was about to approach Concubine Zhou, she seemed to be tripped by something, stumbled, and the teacup fell out of her hand, and all the tea spilled onto Concubine Zhou's gorgeous robe.

"presumptuous!"