Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 271

The Duke of Changguo was seething with hatred, but he could only force a smile and say, "It was all a misunderstanding. I was unaware of the truth before. I was only concerned for the safety of the Emperor, so I had to be extra cautious. I was very disrespectful to Marshal Shen. I apologize to Marshal Shen here."

He was absolutely furious.

Not only have all previous efforts been wasted and all plans come to naught, but now they also have to apologize to Shen Wei!

The Duke of Changguo's reason was plausible, but the emperor had already become suspicious of him, and now, hearing it, the emperor didn't believe a single word.

The emperor said calmly, "Alright, all of you may leave. Minister Shen, go to the Ministry of War and retrieve your tiger tally and commander's seal."

The Shen family members kowtowed to the emperor again to express their gratitude, and then withdrew.

Mo Zhonggui also withdrew.

Shen Lingjun kept her gaze fixed on him, wanting to find an opportunity to say a few words to him, but she didn't get that chance throughout the whole process.

Mo Zhonggui avoided her gaze the entire time, never even making eye contact with her, as if she didn't exist.

Since the occasion was inappropriate, Shen Lingjun had no choice but to give up and planned to go to the Mo residence to find him later.

The Shen family left the palace, and by then it was completely dark.

Standing at the palace gate, the group looked at each other and smiled.

They finally did it!

The Shen family has been exonerated, and the 30,000 Shen family soldiers who were murdered now have hope of getting justice.

Although the Chu family was not directly harmed this time, the emperor already suspects that the Chu family was responsible and will definitely investigate the Chu family with all his might.

Now, the situation has turned even more unfavorable for the Chu family.

Shen Lingjun's gaze fell on Shen Jingyang, and the smile in his eyes faded slightly.

Now only Shen Jingyang remains, his legs have not yet recovered, and the hope is slim.

There shouldn't be any large-scale wars on the northwestern border for the next few years, so Shen Lingjun plans to focus all her efforts on continuing to treat Shen Jingyang's legs.

She would not give up until he could walk freely again.

Shen Lingjun parted ways with the three members of the Shen family and returned to the Yongning Marquis's residence.

On the way back, we happened to pass by the Mo residence.

It was actually quite inappropriate to go at this time, and Shen Lingjun didn't know if Mo Chonggui had returned home from the palace, but she couldn't resist and went up to knock on the door of the Mo residence.

The doorman told her that Mo Zhonggui had not returned yet.

It was late at night, and Shen Lingjun couldn't very well wait at someone's residence, so he had to leave first.

After leaving, she kept turning back to look at the gate of the Mo residence, her feelings becoming increasingly complicated.

Mo Zhonggui went to so much trouble to save her, so she should express her gratitude, at least in person.

However, he didn't seem to want to see her.

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Within the territory of Xiqi, in a remote little town.

In a simple, cramped tile-roofed house at the end of the town street, Yao Sujuan, heavily pregnant, sat with difficulty in front of a washbasin, sweating profusely as she washed her family's clothes.