Shang Junlin: "…"
"Guijun is always full of surprises."
Although he said that, Shang Junlin couldn't help but think along with Shen Yu's words. If Shen Yu was really pregnant with his child …
Shen Yu had only said it casually. After he finished speaking, he didn't care about the waves his words had caused in Shang Junlin's heart. He rubbed his faintly swollen belly and continued walking forward.
The weather gradually warmed up. People who had been cooped up in their homes for the entire winter walked out of their homes and called their friends. Not only the commoners, but also the aristocratic families.
Prince Li finally handed over his power and entered the palace on a sunny afternoon.
After handing over the items that represented his status as a prince, Prince Li felt his entire body relax. He stood opposite Shang Junlin and finally found some sense of the old days.
"I have been reflecting on my actions these past few days. I have caused trouble for Your Majesty over the years. Without the shackles of Prince Li's identity, I can return to myself. I feel that this is a very fortunate thing for me and my wife."
Power had always been a double-edged sword. While you gained it, you also lost it. Perhaps some people could maintain their sense of self under the influence of power, but more often than not, they would lose themselves.
When Prince Li took inventory of his power, he realized how many mistakes he had made over the years. In the name of doing well for Shang Junlin, it was actually just to satisfy his own selfish desires.
"I have always felt that Your Majesty needed someone to accompany you. Because of my wife, I felt that the daughter of the Qian family was not bad. I thought that by marrying the daughter of the Qian family to Your Majesty, Your Majesty could be like me …"
Actually, in the beginning, Prince Li wanted to marry his niece to Shang Junlin not because he wanted the Qian family to rise to a higher level. He simply wanted Shang Junlin to have someone he could support by his side. However, as time passed, this pure wish became more and more personal.
"No matter how good the daughter of the Qian family is, I don't like her." Shang Junlin calmly stated the truth.
"I know. I am just glad that Shen Guijun, who entered the palace by accident, is someone who can stand by Your Majesty's side. Emotions have always been uncontrollable. I have been muddle-headed all my life. Only now do I fully understand that everyone has their own fate.
For example, the Qian Family cannot be forced. "
Prince Li sighed deeply and continued, "This subject has sent people to investigate all the matters of the Qian Family, both big and small. The results have all been submitted to me. You can deal with them however you want. Your Majesty does not need to be lenient on this subject's account. In the end, the reason they ended up like this is related to this subject's blind indulgence."
If it weren't for him, the Qian Family wouldn't have become bolder and bolder. Fortunately, he woke up in time, and the Qian Family hadn't made an irreversible mistake. There was still a glimmer of hope if they lost their arm to survive.
"Isn't Prince Li afraid that Princess Consort Li will blame you?" Shang Junlin knew that Prince Li and Princess Consort Li had a good relationship. The reason why Prince Li took care of the Qian Family was because of Princess Consort Li. Even the reason why he came to plead for mercy was because the Qian Family was Princess Consort Li's maternal family.
"This is also this subject's wife's intention. Since the Qian Family has made a mistake, they should be punished for it. Moreover, not everyone in the Qian Family is useless. Only by getting rid of the rotten branches and leaves can the Qian Family develop better."
This principle was learned from Shang Junlin. Back then, Dahuan was in dire straits. If it weren't for Shang Junlin's decisiveness and decisiveness in killing a group of corrupt officials, Dahuan might not have recovered so quickly.
"I understand. As for the Qian Family members who worked hard for Dahuan, I will not pursue them."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
That night, Prince Li was stripped of his title. The next day, the punishment for the Qian Family was announced.
No one expected that Prince Li, who had been in the imperial court for many years, would withdraw from the political scene in such a way.
There were very few people who knew about the private conversation between Prince Li and Shang Junlin. Shen Yu was one of them.
He knew because Shang Junlin told him.
Shang Junlin did what he said. All the members of the Qian Family who committed crimes were punished according to the law. Those who were clean were not stripped of their official positions. They were still loyal to their posts.
It was unknown if Prince Li and the Qian Family said something in private, but the Qian Family quietly accepted this result.
"What happened to the girl from the Qian Family?" After listening to Shang Junlin, Shen Yu was curious.
"That girl was close to Princess Consort Li. Her father and brother both made mistakes. She couldn't stay in the Qian Family anymore and was taken away by Princess Consort Li." Because of Prince Li, Shang Junlin paid more attention to the Qian Family.
Shen Yu: "Your Majesty, have you met this Aunt Qian?
Mother? Prince Li wanted to matchmake you two. You should have met before. "
"I have, but it was a few years ago." Shang Junlin glanced at Shen Yu's expression. Seeing that his expression didn't change, he suddenly had an indescribable feeling in his heart.
Shen Yu: "Your Majesty, you haven't seen her since? What kind of girl is she? "
Shang Junlin: "I haven't seen her since I knew what Prince Li was planning. Why do you suddenly care so much about this girl from the Qian Family?"
Shen Yu: "I'm just curious. What kind of niece-in-law is the most qualified in Prince Li's eyes?"
Shang Junlin didn't know which word hit the nail on the head, but the unknown emotion in his heart dissipated. He picked up the teacup and took a sip: "You don't have to worry. In my heart, no one can compare to you."
Shen Yu: "???"
How did the topic suddenly change to this?
Shen Yu ignored Shang Junlin's sudden inexplicable words and asked: "Shouldn't Your Majesty release the vassals?"
"Why did Your Majesty suddenly bring up this topic? Did someone ask Your Majesty for help? "Shang Junlin slightly frowned.
Shen Yu nodded: "Several of the princes' families came to me. Your Majesty, don't worry, I didn't promise them anything."
"Oh, right, I didn't accept the generous gifts they prepared." Shen Yu finished speaking and added slowly.
"If Your Majesty likes them, just accept them. You probably know what to do. It's time to let them go." Shang Junlin thought.
It's not good to keep the vassals in the capital. Two days ago, there were already ministers who mentioned this matter. The Spring Imperial Examination is just around the corner. If they continue to keep them here, I'm afraid it will cause more trouble.
With Shang Junlin's permission, Shen Yu asked Mu Xi to send a message to the vassals' families who have been waiting for news.
Shen Yu didn't say anything to Shang Junlin. Although he didn't promise those families, he didn't refuse them in one breath. Instead, he gave them a chance to ease up, just for now.
"Why did Gongzi refuse to accept the generous gifts sent by the princes' families last time, but this time, he hinted them to prepare a generous gift?" Mu Xi didn't understand.
Her Gongzi's small warehouse was almost full. What's more, if Gongzi wanted something, he just needed to tell His Majesty, and someone would send it to him immediately. Why did he have to accept bribes and let people talk about him?
"I said it in front of His Majesty.
Don't worry, even if you want to harvest wool, you can't harvest His Majesty alone, right? Don't look at those vassals who shrink their necks in the capital. It's because they are afraid that His Majesty's guillotine will fall on their heads. When they return to their fiefdoms, they will only be more powerful than the other. Their warehouses are rich. "
Mu Xi didn't understand, but she passed on Shen Yu's message.
When the family members got the reply, they returned to their temporary residence. The vassals who had been waiting in the residence came to greet them.
"How is it this time? Did Your Majesty agree? "
They had no other choice but to find Shen Yu. They used all their power and asked the ministers to write a letter. Shang Junlin just pretended not to see it.
Originally, they wouldn't have been so anxious. Who knew that Prince Huaiyu's incident would happen first, and then Prince Li's incident would happen not long after. That was Prince Li, a prince who had made great contributions to Shang Junlin's ascension to the throne. He was deposed just like that. Who knew if it would be them who would be deposed if they stayed any longer.
There were a few people who had small ideas in their hearts. After experiencing this series of events, they suppressed their small ideas that they didn't dare to say out loud. They didn't dare to let them come out again in a short period of time.
It was also because Shang Junlin didn't make any big moves in the past few years that they had some ideas that they shouldn't have. After what happened during this period of time, they suddenly realized that Shang Junlin was still Shang Junlin. He was the God of Death who dared to directly lead troops to attack the capital!
Under the anxious gaze of their Prince, the family members said Shen Yu's intention.
"Fortunately, if he really didn't want anything, we would have to worry even more. Since he accepted the things, he will naturally do things for us. Quickly, prepare the things Your Majesty likes and send them to Yuzhang Palace."
After listening to the retelling, the kings breathed a sigh of relief. The most difficult people to deal with in this world were always those who had no desires and no demands. Only when there were demands, it was easier to control them.
Unknowingly, they had categorized Shen Yu as someone who was greedy and easy to manipulate.
Shen Yu wanted this effect.
Before Shang Junlin had completely dealt with these vassal kings, Shen Yu had already counted on earning some extra money from them.
Mu Xi was surprised to find that after conveying the news that Shen Yu liked all kinds of treasures, the attitude of the kings' family members towards her became more enthusiastic.
Without letting Shen Yu wait, the kings quickly prepared a big gift. Sending it to Yuzhang Palace was too eye-catching, so Shen Yu found a manor.
In the early years of the abandoned village, he let them send the things over.
At the same time, he also told them the specific time of the kings' departure.
"You tell them that they should have stayed a little longer, but thanks to me pestering His Majesty for a few days, His Majesty finally relented and chose such a short date."
Mu Xi did as she was told.
After everything was done, Shen Yu happily waited to receive the money.
"What makes Your Majesty so happy?" Shang Junlin came over. Under the sun, Shen Yu's smiling face was very impactful.
"Your Majesty, come quickly," Shen Yu handed the booklet in his hand to Shang Junlin, "Your Majesty, look! I earned all these! "
Shang Junlin opened the booklet and looked at it a few times. It was recorded that a certain Prince sent a certain thing at a certain time. All the things on the list were priceless.
"Is this the big business that Your Majesty told me before?" Shang Junlin raised the booklet in his hand.
"Half of the credit belongs to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, don't worry, I won't take it all for myself. Half of it belongs to Your Majesty!"
Shen Yu excitedly talked to Shang Junlin about the things sent by the kings: "Look, this is a cloud-patterned jade pendant, carved from the best Hetian jade. And this is a red coral that is half a person's height …"
Finally, he concluded: "They are really rich, I hope this kind of opportunity will come a few more times."
Shang Junlin laughed: "Is Your Majesty planning to empty their coffers?"
Shen Yu corrected him: "Not me, I'm with Your Majesty. Without Your Majesty, how could they send me money obediently?"
Shang Junlin liked to hear Shen Yu tie them together. He said dotingly: "It's their blessing to be able to please Your Majesty."
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