Xie Ming

Chapter 564 The aftermath
After a clever exchange between Xiao and Shen, Chaozong, with his more insightful mind, took advantage of the situation to avert danger.

Xiao Jingchuan took advantage of the situation and arranged for Xiao E to take over the follow-up. He also intended to let the Shen family find a solution on their own. Why not?
"Haha, yes, yes, what the Duke said is very true."

"However, although this matter is difficult to handle, it is not completely impossible."

As Shen Chaozong was thinking, he knelt more steadily. He raised his eyes to meet Xiao Zhi's stern gaze. He realized that he had said something shocking, so he changed the tone of the words.

"Well, in what Mr. Shen said just now, he mentioned the head of the cabinet, Qiu Weizhen, and said that he was a frequent visitor to the palace."

"Haha, I admit this, but it does seem like I am just taking advantage of the situation and exaggerating."

"My Lord, please forgive me for making a fool of myself."

"But, as for Elder Qiu, it is true that there are often connections to smooth things over."

"Don't worry, as long as we are willing to put money into it, there is nothing in this world that cannot be accomplished with money!"

"This time, I, Shen Chaozong, am also going all out."

"It is not worth losing everything."

"I will do my best to move Qiu Weizhen and personally present a petition to the emperor."

"This way, Qiu Geshou can please both sides."

"I think there will always be opportunities!"

"If it is possible, Xiao'e will marry into the Duke's Mansion legitimately, and then you and the Emperor will become brothers-in-law."

"Killing multiple birds with one stone, a great encounter between a monarch and his subjects, a story that will be passed down through the ages!"

"My Lord, I, Shen, sincerely wish to protect Baozhen and E with you, and become your in-laws, so that we can advance and retreat together."

"I hope the Duke will help me!"

Shen Chaozong's plan was a big gamble, and he came to the forefront with great success.

After he finished speaking, he kowtowed to the ground, his expression resolute.

To be honest, the reason why Shen Chaozong was willing to take the initiative to do so much in this matter was because he was afraid of the consequences.

The identities of the two women, since Yuzhen entered the palace, the Shen family had actually cut off all their escape routes.

Now, Xiao Jingchuan came in person to question him in anger. He was indeed quite afraid. After all, if these talented military generals, who were good at killing on the battlefield, started to act rudely, how could his Shen Mansion withstand it?

I’m afraid that this guy won’t really kill people to silence them, so as to avoid future troubles.

There is no choice. Now that I am at the gambling table, I can only go down this path to the end.

Moreover, if they can get in touch with Duke Jingguo, the Shen family will be able to move to a higher level and the situation will be extremely stable.

Chaozong understood that things in the world are often like this.

To survive in a desperate situation, no matter how big the disaster is, as long as enough people are involved and the interests are entangled enough, it will be like a solid wall. Even if the situation is serious and irreversible, there is no reason why it will harm you.

If the sky falls, the tall people will hold it up.

Upon hearing Qing's request, Xiao Lang felt as if a huge stone had fallen from his chest.

He didn't express any unnecessary attitude again.

It might be cheaper to keep silent at this moment.

Then, Xiao Lang suddenly let out a long breath and took a sip of tea.

"call--"

"Okay."

"It's getting late, and I have other things to deal with."

"Mr. Shen, you can handle this matter on your own."

"I, Xiao Jingchuan, will be waiting for your letter."

"Okay, I won't stay any longer today."

After a pause, Xiao Lang took a deep breath and stood up quickly, looking down at him.

"However, there is one thing I, Xiao, would like to say first."

"Xiao'e, you are my last resort."

"No matter what, that girl must not be involved in any mishaps because of this."

"If this section is ruined, I, Xiao Jingchuan, will never let you off easily!"

After finishing his words, Xiao Lang did not give Shen Chaozong any more chance to argue. He came and went like the wind, carrying two generals, Chang Ting and Yue Xiu, with him, and ran out of the curtain with big strides.

"Ah, yes, yes, I understand."

"Xiaomin understands."

"Don't worry, my Lord."

"I will take care of this matter and will do my best to live up to the Duke's trust."

"I have lived up to the Duke's trust." Shen Chaozong bowed his head again, completely unaware that Xiao Xing and the other two had already left the house.

The last words fell into oblivion, and disappeared into the room without an echo.

for a while
Mr. and Mrs. Shen and Liu knelt down and stood there stiffly.

He was still in a daze, not moving.

It was the loud chirping of birds on the window frame that startled the people in the room.

Liu Wanyun was the first to look back, breathing heavily.

Seeing that there was no one else in the room except the two of them, he suddenly plucked up his courage and reached out to touch Chaozong's shoulder as he knelt down.

"Master? Master, Master?!"

"Let's go, that guy, that, those three are all gone!"

Liu tried to detect the sound, but she was still frightened and could not help but speak in a low voice.

After hearing this, Shen Chaozong closed his eyes and let out a long sigh after a moment.

"Wanyun, we two have survived this catastrophe!"

After he finished speaking, Chaozong seemed to be exhausted for a moment. His body could not control itself and he suddenly fell to the ground and collapsed on the spot.

When Aunt Liu saw this, she was afraid that her husband was in trouble, so she quickly pulled him up halfway with her numb legs and moved over to support him.

"Master, this, this guy named Xiao is too arrogant!"

"We've seen all kinds of things in our daily lives. How can this be anything like this?!"

"Thank you for taking so much trouble to help him and Xiao'e plot."

"Ugh"

"I'm just afraid that I won't end up doing something thankless."

"Even if this thing can be accomplished, it will be difficult for you to be the in-law or the father-in-law in the future!"

Liu Wanyun kept complaining and grumbling.

When women start to grumble, they can't help but talk about trivial matters and gossip all the time.

It sounded like Shen Chaozong was helpless.

"Oh, okay, okay."

"This is a man who just came back from the battlefield and fought bloody battles with the barbarians and Tartars."

"Do you expect him to discuss things with you in a gentle voice?!"

"Oh, my old life!"

"Sooner or later, you have to get on top of this"

As he spoke, Shen Chaozong struggled to prop up his body with one arm, and Liu Wanyun supported him from the side. The two of them struggled to get up from the ground.

"Hu——" He sighed again.

"This fighting Buddha is gone, but we still have to hurry up and do what we promised to do."

"Relationships, relationships, oh, it's not that easy to go there"

"This time, I will inevitably be slaughtered by the Qiu family again."

"That's it, that's all."

"This time, as long as I can save my life, even if the Shen family's wealth is emptied, I, Shen Chaozong, will accept it."

"Either you don't do it or you don't want to do it. If you do it, there's no turning back."

"Wanyun, just wait and see. Our Shen family has good fortune and bad luck together. I'm afraid a great opportunity is not far away."

As he continued to talk and encourage himself, Shen Chaozong stroked his beard, his expression gradually became firm, he raised his head and looked out of the curtain.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

"It is said that it is good to sit under a big tree and enjoy the shade."

"But if you ask me, that Xiao guy just did it on purpose."

"He probably had thought about this before coming here."

"Humph!"

"Only because I was scared like this did I do it."

"That's really cruel!"

"After Xiao'e gets married, I don't know what the future will be like, alas."

(End of this chapter)