Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

Zhui Feng followed behind Shen She, introducing them all the way, "My lord, your humble servant has prepared a welcoming banquet for you and your family in the backyard of the mansion."

Shen She nodded slightly, exchanged a brief glance with Zhui Feng, and then slowly followed Zhui Feng.

During the dinner, after everyone was seated, they realized that there were no delicious dishes in front of them, only bland and watery boiled vegetables.

Those who were used to a life of luxury were naturally very unhappy.

Shen She slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and angrily called Zhui Feng over. Pointing at the leftover food on the table, he demanded in a stern tone, "Is this what you call a proper welcome?"

Zhui Feng, looking ashamed, knelt down without hesitation and bowed his head to Shen She, saying, "It was your fault for not being hospitable enough. Please punish me, Your Excellency."

At this moment, Zhui Feng's previous fawning and obsequious manner towards Shen She had vanished, replaced by his resolute posture of kneeling down to beg for mercy and willing to accept punishment.

This change was completely unexpected, and even Xiao Xiao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but look over there curiously.

"My lord, I know I am guilty, but my family should not be punished! I beg you to show mercy and spare my servants when you punish them!" Zhui Feng continued.

Before the words were even finished, all the servants in the manor knelt down and cried out in unison, "Your Excellency, please see the truth! Our master has been wronged!"

One of the servants wept bitterly, crying out, "The southern region has suffered from natural disasters year after year, yet the relief food distributed by the imperial court has been slow to arrive. This food is the best we can offer!"

Even more audaciously, some dared to directly step forward and stop the armed guards, resolutely refusing to allow Zhui Feng to be coerced.

Others cried until they fainted due to excessive emotional distress.

These guards were bursting with theatricality. Even Zhui Feng couldn't stand their excessive enthusiasm. He silently pushed away the servant who had soaked his shirt with tears, and after a moment of disgust, he began to righteously accuse, "My lord! This humble servant must accuse the garrison commander of Nanling of embezzling disaster relief funds. His actions have caused countless people in Pei County to starve to death and become homeless!"

Upon hearing this, Shen She slowly rose and bowed to the Empress Dowager, sincerely apologizing: "This is due to my poor governance; please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhui Feng then realized that the person in front of him was the Empress Dowager. He was startled and hurriedly bowed to the Empress Dowager and apologized, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty live a thousand years! It was all because your humble servant was blind and did not recognize Your Majesty's identity. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

"It is natural that you do not recognize me since you have never been to the capital to meet His Majesty." The Empress Dowager's eyes swept over Zhui Feng's face without restraint, and then she said with a mocking smile: "Zhui Feng is exceptionally courageous and has won the hearts of the people. It seems that Lord Shen was in charge of both the preliminary examination and the palace examination. Such a talent, I have never heard of him from Lord Shen."

Seeing that the Empress Dowager was about to make trouble, Shen She quickly met her probing gaze and stood between the two of them, successfully blocking the Empress Dowager's gaze from continuing to look at Zhui Feng.

"I will handle this matter properly. It is already late at night. Your Majesty, you must be tired from your journey. You should rest as soon as possible," Shen She said calmly.

The Empress Dowager turned her head slightly, her eyebrows furrowed, and her tone carried a hint of displeasure: "I want to interrogate Lord Zhui, does Lord Shen intend to obstruct me as well?"

"Your humble servant dares not!" Shen She was rebuked by the Empress Dowager, so he had no choice but to quickly take a few steps back with a stern face, clearing his body from the Empress Dowager's view. Thus, the Empress Dowager could see Zhui Feng clearly again.

"Lord Zhui, I am deeply saddened by Xu Hengyuan's embezzlement, which concerns the face of the royal family. I have ordered Shen She to thoroughly investigate this matter. If you have any other evidence, please send it to my room tonight. After reviewing it, I will naturally hand it over to Lord Shen."

“This…” Zhui Feng hesitated, his eyes flickering as if he were thinking about something. However, at that moment, Shen She, who was standing to the side, suddenly pushed him hard.

The Empress Dowager, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed the change in Zhuifeng's expression and was secretly delighted. She immediately led a group of palace maids and left the scene with great fanfare.

Originally intending to follow, Zhui Feng reluctantly knelt back on the ground. His eyes were filled with resentment and helplessness, and he said in a trembling voice, "Lord Shen, I am truly terrified! How could I dare to disturb the Empress Dowager's peaceful sleep in the dead of night? Please forgive me, my lord, for the sake of my loyalty."

Shen She remained calm and composed, seemingly having anticipated Zhui Feng's reaction. He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a calm tone, "Since the Empress Dowager summoned you, why did you refuse, Lord Zhui?"

Zhui Feng's face turned deathly pale, and a fine layer of sweat even appeared on his forehead. He lowered his head and replied in a slightly low voice, "The Empress Dowager was widowed when she was young, and she is still beautiful. Naturally, she has no shortage of handsome male companions. Even you, Lord Shen, are a guest of the Empress Dowager! Although I am somewhat good-looking, compared to you, I am worlds apart. I dare not hope to gain the Empress Dowager's favor."

Hearing this, Shen She's expression gradually darkened. His voice became serious and low: "Lord Zhui, do you know what you're saying?"