Chapter 934
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Xiao Xuan suspected that she was hallucinating.
How could her Highness say something like that?
But reality proved that she wasn't hallucinating. Her Highness was coveting the prime minister!
It wasn't a normal coveting!
There are so many good men in the capital that Your Highness didn't choose. Why did you take things so hard and take a fancy to the Prime Minister?
Who was the prime minister? A treacherous official! Who knows when he would be forced off the stage by someone!
"Your Highness, the ginseng soup is ready. When do you want to use it?"
Shi Sheng looked up. "Send it to Prime Minister Lian."
"Ah?" Xiao Xuan was shocked. Why send it to Prime Minister Lian? Prime Minister Lian didn't lack such things …
"Send it to Prime Minister Lian." Shi Sheng repeated. "Do I have to repeat myself a third time?"
"I'll go now." Xiao Xuan quickly agreed.
Was her Highness possessed?
Why did she care so much about the prime minister?
Xiaoxuan sent the ginseng soup to Lian Chen. The servant of the Prime Minister's Mansion who received the ginseng soup was very confused. This was right across the door. What was Princess Royal doing?
When the soup reached Lian Chen's hands, it was already cold.
"Young master, what does the eldest princess mean?" Ye Feng was confused. Young master was investigating the eldest princess, and now the eldest princess was sending the ginseng soup for no reason.
So strange.
Lian Chen kissed the ginseng soup. It didn't smell good, so he put it down. "How's the investigation?"
When Lian Chen talked about serious matters, Ye Feng's expression became serious. "I found it. It's Junwang Duanmu Qi's men."
"Duanmu Qi?"
Ye Feng nodded slightly and asked in confusion, "What did Duanmu Qi do with your waist token?"
Lian Chen rubbed his fingers on the bowl of soup that wasn't cold yet. His gentle voice sounded in the room. "Killing two birds with one stone. Duanmu Qi is good at scheming."
Ye Feng was even more confused. What was young master talking about?
Did something happen that he didn't know about?
Lian Chen didn't intend to say anything. He waved his hand to dismiss Ye Feng. Ye Feng left in confusion.
After Ye Feng left, Lian Chen looked at the ginseng soup and fell into deep thought.
Duanmu Qi had a grudge against her. He saw it with his own eyes. He also stole his waist token. Once the officials found the token … the consequences could be imagined.
Duanmu Qi …
Couldn't wait any longer to deal with him?
…
Recently, the atmosphere in the capital had been somewhat stifling. It was the prelude to a storm, as if something big was about to happen.
Under such a tense atmosphere, Shi Sheng continued to deliver things to Lian Chen every day without fail.
Sometimes it was food, and sometimes it was some weird stuff.
Now, everyone in the Prime Minister's residence knew that the Eldest Princess had taken a fancy to their Prime Minister.
It was unknown how this matter was spread outside. Soon, everyone in the capital knew that the Eldest Princess had taken a fancy to the treacherous official, Lian Chen.
Even many officials knew about it. When they went to court, they all looked at Lian Chen strangely.
This wasn't the first time the Eldest Princess and Lian Chen had met. Why didn't she take a liking to him before? Why did she suddenly like him now?
The Emperor had a headache. He would definitely not agree to Shi Sheng marrying Lian Chen. If he had known that she moved out for Lian Chen, he would not have agreed at all.
It was too late for him to get his daughter back now.
Lian Chen, the person involved, was very calm. He went to court when he had to and schemed against the officials when he had to. He didn't seem to be affected at all. It was as if he wasn't the main character of the rumors outside.
Everyone vaguely understood his attitude. Lian Chen didn't like the Eldest Princess.
In late August, it was the hottest summer.
Something big happened in the court.
Duan Feng was embezzling, buying and selling official positions, accepting bribes, abusing public office for personal gain … and other crimes were exposed.
What angered the Emperor the most was that Duan Feng was involved in human trafficking. This organization was the one that kidnapped Shi Sheng.
The entire Duan family was executed. Those who were involved with the Duan family were all sent to prison.
The favored Concubine Shu of the Duan family was also banished to the Cold Palace.
The person in charge of this matter was the Prime Minister Lian Chen.
…
Shi Sheng climbed over the wall and entered. A servant happened to be cleaning. Suddenly, someone jumped in. The servant bowed calmly. "Your Highness, Eldest Princess."
There was a door, but she didn't use it. This person liked to climb over the wall. What kind of cat cake was this?
She scared a lot of people before, and there were a few times when they almost fought. But after she came a few more times, this didn't happen again.
Lian Chen naturally didn't allow Shi Sheng to enter, but his people couldn't stop her at all. Shi Sheng could think of all kinds of ways to get in.
In the end, Lian Chen compromised. Anyway, he pretended not to see Shi Sheng.
"Where's your Young Master?" Shi Sheng patted her skirt.
"Young Master hasn't returned yet."
"Court has already ended at this time. Why isn't he back yet?" Shi Sheng muttered.
"Young Master has been busy recently. Sometimes he comes back late at night."
After such a big thing happened in the court, as the Prime Minister, it was normal for Lian Chen to be busy.
"Don't worry about me. Go do your work." Shi Sheng waved his hand.
"Yes." The servant was very assured to let Shi Sheng wander around the residence.
Except for climbing over the wall privately, this person didn't mess around in the residence. She didn't enter other rooms. Most of the time, she sat outside the study and ate melon seeds.
Yes, it was said that they were called melon seeds.
When Lian Chen returned, night had already fallen.
"Young Master, the remaining members of the Duan family have been dealt with. But Duan Muqi's people are competing with our people for the vacant position in the Ministry of War." Ye Feng followed behind Lian Chen and reported the news he received.
"He hasn't been in the capital for long. His foundation isn't stable. He won't be too flamboyant." Lian Chen's voice was still gentle.
"Young Master, you mean …"
Lian Chen suddenly reached out and interrupted him.
He followed Lian Chen's gaze and saw the study in front.
A servant stood outside the study with a lamp in his hand. Beside him sat a petite figure. She leaned against a pillar with her eyes lowered. She seemed to be asleep.
The moon was bright in the sky and the insects were chirping.
"It's Her Highness …" Ye Feng subconsciously lowered his voice.
Lian Chen walked to her side. The servant standing next to her bowed. "Young Master."
"How long has she been here?"
"She arrived in the afternoon. We tried to persuade Her Highness to go back, but Her Highness didn't listen."
Lian Chen looked at Shi Sheng silently. Ye Feng gave the servant a look. The servant hung the lantern at the side and left with Ye Feng.
"Her Highness, why do you have to do this?" Lian Chen sighed.
Shi Sheng moved and slowly raised her head. Her eyes were cold and reflected his figure. After a while, she reached out her hand. "Prime Minister Lian, help me. My legs are numb."
Lian Chen was a little unwilling. But when he saw Shi Sheng frowning, he still reached out to help her stand up.
Shi Sheng moved her legs. "Why did you come back so late?"
"I had official business to attend to."
"About Duan Feng?"
"Yes."
Shi Sheng tilted her head. "Is Duan Feng really guilty of so many crimes?"
Lian Chen was silent for a few seconds. He let go of Shi Sheng and took a step back. "Her Highness, it's late. I'll send someone to send you back."
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