vrcanaries Chapter 253 Secret Conversation in the Study Room
Chapter 253 Secret Conversation in the Study Room
The prescription has now been handed over.
If we choose to stand idly by and watch the many patients in the capital at this moment, then we will have to watch this rare opportunity to make a contribution slip away.
However, if they tried to rescue the Shen family, it would be like adding fuel to the fire. If they were not careful, the fire would most likely burn down the entire Shen family.
For a moment, Shen Chuning didn't know how to make a decision. She was in a dilemma and extremely anxious.
Shen Huaizhong had obviously thought of this as well. He looked at Shen Chuning solemnly and asked slowly, "A Ning, if our Shen family needs to choose sides among the princes, which side do you prefer to support?"
Shen Huaizhong's sudden question was like a thunderclap, which instantly shocked Shen Chuning so much that she was dumbfounded and her jaw almost dropped to the ground.
She really couldn't believe that her grandfather would ask her, a woman's opinion and suggestion at such an important moment.
After calming down for a moment, Shen Chuning thought carefully for a moment before responding, "Grandfather, our Shen family has always upheld the way of loyalty and loyalty. Although this may not bring us huge benefits, at least we won't end up in a miserable state of being completely liquidated."
After she finished speaking, she paused and added, "My granddaughter feels that now is not the time to choose sides. After all, the situation is still unclear, and betting too early could easily lead to failure."
When Shen Chuning died in her previous life, Emperor Jing was still alive and well, and the only prince who could be of great use in the capital was Xiao Yuanlang.
However, in this life, the situation has changed drastically.
Now, the eldest prince stayed in the capital, and even the fifth prince, who was once undisciplined and like a useless person, is no longer the same as before.
At the same time, Concubine Qin made many efforts, determined to bring the third prince who was far away in Changye back to the capital.
The current situation is really unpredictable.
In such a complex and difficult situation, it is really not appropriate to express one's position too early.
What's more, according to Shen Huaizhong, Emperor Jing had always been suspicious and skeptical of the Shen family.
If you rashly choose to take sides at this critical juncture, you might be charged with treason, and then the entire Shen family would probably be doomed.
At this moment, Shen Huaizhong sighed deeply and spoke slowly, "We can no longer hesitate. News has come from the palace that Concubine Qin has come to the emperor to ask for his permission to marry you, and she wants to marry you to the Third Prince!"
Hearing this, Shen Chuning was struck by lightning, her whole body trembled violently, and she broke out in a cold sweat in an instant.
Her face was as pale as paper, her lips trembling, and she asked anxiously in a trembling voice, "Has His Majesty... agreed to this marriage?"
Shen Huaizhong shook his head and replied softly, "Your Majesty has not yet agreed to this matter."
Hearing this, the huge rock hanging in Shen Chuning's heart finally fell down a little, and she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
His tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he seemed to have lost all his strength at once. His body swayed a few times and he almost fell down.
Shen Huaizhong continued, "Your Majesty hasn't agreed yet. Perhaps he wants to delay the matter, or perhaps he's still dissatisfied with the Third Prince. However, once his anger subsides, we will need to find a suitable opportunity to recall the Third Prince to the capital, and marriage is undoubtedly the ideal way to do that!"
Hearing this, Shen Chuning gritted her teeth in anger and said bitterly, "Your Majesty, have you granted the marriage contract without even asking about the wishes of our Shen family?"
Shen Huaizhong sighed helplessly, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the sovereign, and we are ministers. As subjects, I can only be grateful for being able to marry into the royal family. How could I dare to have the slightest objection?"
Thinking of this, Shen Chuning secretly felt fortunate that her father had accepted Xie Xiuqi's token and engagement letter. Perhaps they would come in handy at a critical moment.
But at the same time, she also knew very well that the reason why Emperor Jing did not agree to this marriage was probably because she had guaranteed Mo Ruxing.
You must know that as long as she has not married, the Mo family and the Shen family will owe Your Majesty a huge amount of money.
If she married into the Xiao family, this debt would become a mess within the royal family.
By then, it would be difficult to predict whether the money could be recovered.
But now there are only three years left to pay off all the money.
Once she loses this life-saving talisman, I don’t know how long she can live.
"Grandfather, don't let it be the Third Prince!" Shen Chuning said firmly and without hesitation.
Her beautiful face was flushed with excitement at this moment, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on Shen Huaizhong in front of her.
Upon hearing this, Shen Huaizhong couldn't help but frown and asked in confusion, "Why is that? In my opinion, among the several princes, the Third Prince has the closest relationship with our Shen family. Your mother...your Third Aunt and Concubine Qin all came from the Duke of Qing's Mansion, and you have loved chasing after the Third Prince since you were a child. Although you grew up and became shy, and our interactions have decreased, if you could marry into the Third Prince's Mansion, it would be considered a close relationship."
After hearing this, Shen Chuning felt a panic in her heart, and the back of her clothes was soaked with cold sweat without her noticing.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, then slowly spoke, "Grandfather, the reason I've reduced my interactions with him isn't simply because I've grown shy. It's because the Third Prince is truly unbearable."
Shen Huaizhong sighed deeply and advised earnestly, "The Third Prince only accidentally offended Your Majesty after the Crown Prince passed away, but the child is not a bad person by nature."
The prince died of syphilis, such a shameful thing that Emperor Jing was naturally ashamed to talk about it.
Therefore, most people in the world only had a vague understanding of this matter, and it could even be said that they were completely unaware that the true cause behind this disease was actually related to Xiao Yuanlang. Even a veteran official like Shen Huaizhong, who had experienced many hardships and was experienced in the court, was completely kept in the dark and knew nothing about the truth.
However, Shen Chuning refuted without hesitation: "Grandfather, please forgive me for speaking frankly, but the Crown Prince was secretly plotted against by the Third Prince, and the means he used were extremely despicable."
But Shen Huaizhong shook his head slightly after hearing this, and slowly said: "After all, you are still too young and naive. Since ancient times, in order to fight for the throne, which prince's hands are not stained with blood? The Crown Prince's hands are also not dry. Even the current emperor, when he was fighting for the throne..."
Having said this, Shen Huaizhong suddenly stopped talking, but Shen Chuning had already heard the clue from his unfinished words.
Obviously, Shen Huaizhong did not think there was anything wrong with Xiao Yuanlang's behavior of harming the prince.
"Grandfather, aren't you afraid that after the plan is accomplished, the other party will kick you away mercilessly? If so, why can't we remain neutral, or..." Shen Chuning raised her head and looked directly at Shen Huaizhong, her eyes full of worry and uneasiness.