Chapter 44
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The most supreme thing was the Imperial power. What was more powerful than the Imperial power was the common people's mouths.
Of course one could use an iron fist to suppress it but when that day comes, the common people would not dare to speak nonsense and the joke would spread out. Wouldn't it be the biggest joke in the world?
The Imperial family of Ming Qi was probably like this. It was obvious that they were corrupt internally and had done many dirty things but on the surface they still had to put on a face that they cared about the country. They enjoyed the protection and offerings of the aristocratic families with a clear conscience but at the end they had to make a false accusation.
Shen Miao's words made everyone present gradually quiet down.
The daughters thought of the glory of their ancestors and if the residence was a military general, they would be even more moved. The male students were at the age where they were full of vigor and the soldiers on the battlefield were admired everywhere so naturally they would worship heroes.
But there were some who were not so happy.
The three Princes of Ming Qi who were present all frowned at the same time. Others did not know but they knew what the Imperial family's intention was to treat the aristocratic families. The Shen family was a tall tree that attracted the wind and sooner or later the Emperor would use other excuses to eradicate them. However the Shen family had a good reputation among the common people for so many years and to topple them was not something that could be done overnight. Now Shen Miao's words seemed to be mourning the soldiers but in fact it was praising the meritorious deeds and also put the soldiers in a position of being in the spotlight. If the Imperial family had a trace of inappropriateness, they would be in the wrong in terms of morality and conduct.
Was she doing it intentionally?
Everyone looked up and after the young female finished speaking, she became silent. Her robe was a little loose, and it fluttered in the cold wind, making her figure seem even more delicate.
Most likely she was thinking wrongly as she was just a daughter in the boudoir. This time she was able to uncharacteristically take the lead was because she was Shen Xin's daughter and Shen Xin had really told her about the matters on the battlefield, thus she was lucky.
Prince Yu's gaze followed the purple clad young female and in a flash, he suddenly smiled meaningfully, "This Young Lady of the Shen family is indeed very interesting."
One did not know why but when Prince Yu's words came out, Pei Lang and Fu Xiu Yi frowned at the same time and there was a trace of a bad premonition in their hearts.
When Prince Zhou heard it, he asked meaningfully, "Does Royal Shu fancy that Young Lady of the Shen family? One heard that the Young Lady of the Shen family is ignorant and idiotic but now it seems that it is not so. She has a sharp tongue and looks are not bad. If there is an additional Royal Sao … "He laughed very obscene," It should be very interesting. "
Prince Yu of the First Rank was now over forty years old and in addition to his brutality and viciousness, the number of females that were played to death by him was uncountable. If Shen Miao were to fall into his hands, one fear that in a short period of time, she would perish. Zhou's words were already out but he had such arrogant temperament so others would not find it strange when he said it. However, it was really too immoral to put a budding girl into such a tiger's mouth without rhyme or reason.
Prince Jing however thought further than his own twin brother. Even though the Imperial family had the intention to suppress the Shen family, but the Shen family had military power in their hands, like a common man with a treasure. If any prince were to obtain the Shen family's help in private, it would be a huge bargaining chip in the road to the throne. But if Shen Miao were to marry to Prince Yu, then Prince Yu would no longer be able to fight for power. Perhaps the best way would be to place the military power in the Imperial family and not be coveted by any Prince.
Thinking of this, Prince Jing, Fu Xiu Yi nodded his head, "The Young Lady of the Shen family is quick-witted. If Royal Shu feels that it is not bad, there is nothing wrong."
Fu Xiu Yi's brows wrinkled even tighter. He naturally considered the things that Prince Jing could think of. He knew that Shen Miao marrying to Prince Yu residence would have a hundred benefits and no harm to him. Firstly, he could get rid of Shen Miao's entanglement and there would be one less peach blossom joke. Secondly, the Shen family's military power was too hot and even if he had the intention to use it, he was afraid that it would cause the Emperor to suspect that the gains would not make up for the losses. It would be better to leave it in Prince Yu residence and wait for an opportunity to make a move. But he did not know why he felt that there was an unpleasant thought in his heart, as if it was not right to do so.
Pei Lang looked worriedly at Shen Miao who was walking down the stage. Her steps were unhurried and her expression was calm. Most likely she did not know that her fate was already in the hands of this group of Imperial children. He sighed in his heart. After all they were teacher and student, but he was just a little teacher and could not change anything. He could only feel pity for Shen Miao's fate in his heart.
Prince Yu of the First Rank waved his hands impatiently and did not seem to be very happy. The smile on his lips was indeed somewhat sinister, "Imperial nephew, it is not that this Prince does not know what you all are planning. The residence of Prince Yu of the First Rank would not be able to eat up this big Buddha of the Shen family. "His eyes landed on his stump leg," But the Young Lady of the Shen family is interesting. It would not be bad to bring her over to play. "
Su Ming Feng took a look at this side. He was close to Fu Xiu Yi and the rest and only seriously watched the situation on the stage, but his heart was somewhat indignant. No matter how stupid that Shen Miao was, to be targeted by Prince Yu of the First Rank, one fear that it would bode ill rather than well. It would be alright if Shen Xin was in the Ding capital, but unfortunately Shen Xin would only return at the end of the year. Without Father and Older Brothers to protect, how would a young lady contend with these vicious wolves?
As if he had expected the tragic ending, Su Ming Feng sighed and brought Su Ming Lang to Master Su before quietly leaving the banquet.
Shen Miao did not know about the changes at the male side of the banquet. Jing Zhe was very happy for Shen Miao but it was Shen Yue who finally could not maintain the good expression on her face and left the banquet somewhat stiffly.
After the female group's examinations, it was the male group's turn. On the side of the female side, the young ladies who had passed the examinations all left the banquet to rest. Feng An Ning followed beside Shen Miao and this previously arrogant young lady finally revealed a look of heartfelt admiration towards Shen Miao. She said, "Just now you did really well. It was really great."
Shen Miao lightly replied, "You are also not bad."
Most likely it was because she thought that she got first place in the 'qin' category, Feng An Ning smiled, "Hard work does not fail those who are willing. I will go to the horse carriage to get something. Wait for me here. "
After Feng An Ning left, Shen Miao walked to the plum blossom forest in Bei Yan Tang to wait for her. The plum blossoms had not bloomed in this season but the trees were verdant and very lush.
Gu Yu walked out from it and looked around before whispering, "Young Lady, it has already been sent to Gentleman Librarian Jing's hands. It was changed by bribing the servant outside to ensure safety."
"Very good." Shen Miao said.
Gu Yu was still somewhat puzzled as she did not understand why her Young Lady would do this. One had to know that it was impossible for her Young Lady to be acquainted with the Gentleman of Librarian Jing's family.
Just at this moment, one heard a chuckle from the top of the head. The three of them looked up and saw that on the branches of the nearby trees, there was a touch of purple that floated down and landed in front of the three of them in a blink of an eye.
That purple clad youth's appearance was so charming that it did not look like a mortal. His hands were folded across his chest as he lazily leaned against the tree trunk. There was a smile but not a smile on his lips but his eyes were as deep as the Ding capital's winter night, with a chilly coldness.
It was Xie Jing Xing.
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