The head of the Red Mansion

Chapter 285 A Name That Will Be Remembered
Madam Shen took a large group of people to the Huitong Hall.

Those people were holding swords and knives, not clubs.

Many people in the capital remember that when she went to the meeting hall before, although some of the guards carried swords, most of them carried clubs.

now……

When the people gathered at the Huitong Hall, the officers and soldiers of the Five Cities Garrison and the yamen runners of Shuntian Prefecture who were patrolling the streets also received the news. Of course, they dared not let a bloodshed happen at the Huitong Hall.

If it were anyone else, they wouldn't be too worried, but Madam Shen was the kind of person who could slap a princess on the Emperor Emeritus's birthday if they disagreed.

Now those Jin dynasty officials at the Huitong Hall are spending money to ruin her reputation...

hiss~
If this goes wrong, there could be a bloodbath right away.

When they rushed to the meeting hall, they also hurriedly sent someone to report to their superiors.

Meanwhile, the Emperor and Mr. Liu, who had been paying close attention, listened to the successive reports from their secret guards, their feelings a mixture of excitement and complexity.

As expected, Madam Shen went to the meeting hall.

Not only did she go to the meeting hall, she also gave each of her entourage fifty taels of silver for acting.

In short, you should try your best to show your ferocity, and you must never back down under any circumstances.

Especially at the very beginning, it is necessary to make an example of one to deter others.

The chances of the Jurchens rising up and fighting against them on the land of Dazhao are at most 40%.

If this "one" is killed well and quickly, they won't have time to react.

Even if a fight were to break out, aside from the two who absolutely needed to call for reinforcements immediately, the others could kill as many people as possible while ensuring their own safety.

She didn't consider her own safety when she said all this.

If a fight really breaks out, those of Suo Jin who have been on the battlefield will definitely target her first if they realize something is wrong!

"Your Majesty, has Prince Zhongshun arrived yet?"

Mr. Liu bowed and inquired.

"Hmm, they should be in position. As soon as the meeting begins, they will rush in quickly."

The emperor looked at Anwu and said, "Go and keep an eye on things immediately. You must ensure Madam Shen's safety at all costs."

"Yes!"

Dark Five flew away quickly.

At the same time, a menacing "No!" resounded through the air above the meeting hall, startling birds into flight.

The guards and bodyguards drew their swords and knives, as if they were about to fight to the death at any moment.

"Slowly, slowly~~~~"

Tie Bao shouted, "Madam Shen, we can talk everything. We'll agree to any conditions!"

"You'll agree to any conditions?"

Shen Ning's eyes sharpened. "Then what kind of conditions can compare to being remembered in history?"

"..."

"..."

In the flower hall, everyone, including Suo Jin, Tie Bao, and the guards and bodyguards she brought, couldn't help but breathe more heavily.

They will be remembered in history!
Suo Jin, Tie Bao, and the others were terrified by these four words that would cost them their lives.

But the guards and bodyguards were all fired up.

If they really pull off this job, even if they are just servants or followers of Madam Shen after she goes down in history, their own family genealogy will surely be filled with a glorious chapter.

And north of Beijing, how could the Martyrs' Park, which is about to be built, be without their names?
Do it!

When the bodyguards fixed their gaze on the guards who had just been red-eyed and ready to fight them, they clearly saw their eyes soften and retreat.

Ahhh, if we do it now, one of them can take down three.

Their fighting spirit was high, and their swords were itching to be drawn. Just as some of them were about to lose their temper, Tie Bao suddenly shouted, "At the urging of Madam Shen, we, the three banners, have handed over the wealth stored by our ancestors to the Emperor of Dazhao and surrendered completely."

"Yes, yes, sister-in-law, we were discussing this matter before you arrived."

Wohe hurriedly shouted, "Where is the curator? Quickly, quickly report to His Majesty the Emperor! We, the three banners, are surrendering our ancestral treasures to His Majesty the Great Zhao Emperor and surrendering completely."

Ahhh, I should have listened to him sooner!
It's not that they won't listen.

You just have to make a scene!
Everyone says this woman is not to be messed with.

The results of it?
Woch clutched his chest, heartbroken and in great pain.

Being forced and acting voluntarily are two different things!
Although they no longer have the ability to challenge the Great Zhao, it is impossible for them to wipe out their country and their people in one fell swoop.

Even if the emperor and the army wanted it, the scholars of the world would not agree.

Now, the Shen family is threatening her life, willing to risk it all, including the lives of their entire clan...

As Shen Ning stared intently at him, Suo Jin's lips trembled as he said, "We, the three banners, have surrendered our ancestral treasures to His Majesty the Great Zhao Emperor, and have completely pledged our allegiance. Madam Shen, are you satisfied now?"

"Haha, words are no proof, let's put it in writing."

Prince Chungshun strode in through the moon gate at the back, accompanied by the ethereal head of the Huitong Hall. "Madam Shen, I heard you were looking for trouble here and was just about to come and lend a hand, but I didn't expect... how about we leave it at that for today?"

He secretly listened outside for a while.

did not expect……

King Chungshun was too embarrassed to even say "I am the King," and only referred to himself as "Little King."

"...Do we have to come here first?"

Shen Ning paused for a moment, then asked the Prince Zhongshun a question in return.

She could go this far, but she couldn't agree immediately.

"Haha~"

Prince Zhongshun chuckled dryly, “Your Majesty is probably eager to hear their loyal words soon. How about this, you give me face first, and tomorrow I will personally handle the rumors for you, ensuring that you and the women of the Jia and Shen families are not affected in the slightest. Otherwise, I will personally lead the troops to quell them.”

"Auntie~~~"

He Zhuo and Na Man rushed in at this moment, their little faces showing a mixture of anxiety, unease, fear, and pleading.

They knelt down in front of Shen Ning almost simultaneously, pleading, "Please, please."

Hearing them arguing in front, the two children secretly hid under the back window to eavesdrop.

"...Never mind!"

Shen Ning sighed, "For the sake of the two children and the prince, let's stop here for today."

She waved her hand at Qi Youding and the others, and when they reluctantly sheathed their swords, they were truly unwilling!
"Don't blame your aunt!"

Shen Ning stood up. "They wanted to take my life first, and they wanted to harm your entire maternal family."

She didn't pull them up; as she walked straight out, her legs were actually a little weak. After all, no matter how tough she appeared, she was still afraid of death.

He almost stumbled as he crossed the threshold, but Wen Peilan helped him up.

But her apparent weakness at this moment was not what many people thought at all.

When the people outside the building saw them come out, they quickly and automatically made way for them.

The concern on their faces was genuine.

The waiter who ran out to report to the authorities said that someone had died.

That "yes" just now, and it was so loud, it must have been one of Madam Shen's people calling out.

now……

The yamen runners and soldiers from the Five Cities Garrison who arrived automatically and consciously maintained order, and none of them stopped them or asked what was going on inside.

Of course, we still need to ask the questions.

After all, someone died.

However, the first people to be questioned are those golden men.

On the long street filled with commoners, the carriage moved forward quietly, and the faces of the guards and bodyguards were very serious.

"Mrs. Shen, we believe you!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

Immediately afterwards, everyone shouted in unison, "Mrs. Shen, we believe in you!"

"Mrs. Shen, we all believe in you~~"

"Madam Shen, please take care of yourself, don't get angry!" "Madam Shen, please be well..."

When more people arrived, they were shocked to hear the people shouting like this, and they quickly made way for them.

"Perrin!"

Shen Ning was also very excited. "Please tell them for me that I'm fine and thank you for your concern!"

When Jia Zhen, who had rushed over after receiving the news, heard Wen Peilan shouting that her mother was fine and thanking him for his concern, he almost fell off his horse.

what's wrong?

Why didn't you wait a while before making your move at the Huitong Hall?
When he appeared on this street, Su Jin and his companions, accompanied by King Chungsun and his personal guards, also quietly left through the back door and headed towards the palace.

Suo Jin's face was extremely pale, especially as the noise from the street in front of him grew louder and louder.

He sat in the carriage, clutching his clothes to his chest, his whole body trembling slightly.

If he had known this would happen, he would never have spent money to get involved in that matter.

This is absolutely outrageous!

Wang family...

The Shen family...

Damn it, they're all no good!
……

The carriage moved quickly, and when it reached Ningrong Street, He Yuanzheng, who had been summoned by the emperor, also arrived in a flash.

This old man just adjusted her prescription yesterday, and he's here again today...

Shen Ning took his pulse, speechless. "Is the head of the hospital very free lately?"

"Haha, thank goodness!"

Can He Yuanzheng say that the emperor cares about her?
The old man spent the whole day at the Imperial Hospital making medicine. "That's right, I've made some new Nourishing Heart Pills and Nourishing Body Pills. They'll be good for your health. Try taking them for a few days first. If it's okay, you can stop drinking the bitter medicine you don't like."

"That's a good feeling!"

Shen Ning was overjoyed.

Traditional Chinese medicine is very good, but it's also very bitter.

Although the dosage has been reduced from three bowls of medicine a day to one bowl, it's still best to avoid taking medicine if possible.

"For your trouble."

"Hahaha, serves you right."

The old man left behind two bottles of medicine, and when he left, the front courtyard of the Ningguo Mansion was bustling with activity.

He vaguely heard words like "murder" and "well done."

He Yuanzheng's heart stirred, and he quickly pulled aside the steward accompanying him, asking what great joyous occasion was at the manor.

The manager's face froze.

It's actually not a very happy occasion.

However, their wife turned a terrible thing into a great joy.

It's not something their own family members can easily say.

"Ah~"

The steward sighed, "I'm really in a bit of a predicament here. It's mainly because my wife just returned from the Huitong Hall. This matter... well, it won't even be until tomorrow. By tonight, the whole capital will probably know. If you just pay attention, you'll definitely find out."

Just as He Yuanzheng was being politely escorted to the west gate, completely bewildered, Jia Zhen finally returned.

He was stopped by Prince Bei Jing on his way and they talked for a while.

He had just arrived home when he saw Dr. He. Thinking something had happened to his mother, he turned pale with fright and stammered, "Dr. He, my mother, my mother..."

"Sir, Madam is doing well."

"Yes, yes, I just came to deliver a few pills."

He Yuanzheng originally looked down on Jia Zhen, who relied solely on his ancestors.

However, things have improved recently. "Didn't Madam Shen say the medicine was too bitter?"

"Oh oh oh~"

Jia Zhen quickly cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Chief Physician He."

He said goodbye in a hurry and went to Shen Ning's courtyard. At this time, Jia Min, who heard that they had returned, also rushed over.

"Sister-in-law, Zhen'er."

The Lin family steward has already learned about the Huitong Hall from Qi Youding.

Jia Min was still very frightened. "If anything happens again in the future, please let me know!"

She'd rather join in their antics than stay home and overthink things, scaring herself unnecessarily.

"Bah bah bah!"

Shen Ning spat at Jia Min, whose eyes were red, several times, "Children say whatever comes to mind, let it go. We'll all be fine from now on, we'll all be alright."

Jia Min: "..."

She was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by her sister-in-law's words.

"Alright, alright, my sister misspoke."

As Jia Zhen turned away to chuckle, she apologized to Shen Ning, "But sister-in-law, if we really fight today, you..."

"I have Peilan and Xiaodong with me, they can protect me and I'll be fine."

Her grand trip to the meeting hall was just to prepare for certain people, wasn't it?

Shen Ning was very happy that some people had the same idea as her.

"But tomorrow, your people..."

"It's settled."

Jia Min smiled and said, "Lord Xiang, who was just promoted from Shunqing Prefecture, is the same age as my master. He is very ambitious."

Although he was only ranked near the bottom of the second class back then, he was completely limited by his background. He was a true farmer's son, and the woman he married was from his own village.

"As you know, those who serve as censors all love fame."

"It's okay to love fame, but you can't risk your life for it."

"Don't worry, his family and even his entire clan depend on him, why would he really risk his life?"

After confirming that her sister-in-law was truly alright, Jia Min turned to her nephew, Jia Zhen, and asked, "How's things going with the Wang family? Did you win the argument?"

"Of course!"

When his mother looked over, Jia Zhen said with some pride, "Wang Zisheng still wants Wang Shi and Jia Zheng to divorce."

He no longer addressed Jia Zheng as "Second Uncle" in front of Jia Min. "I said, 'Fine, I am the head of the Jia family, and I agree on behalf of Jia Zheng. However, since he is no longer a member of the Jia family, the Wang family's slander against my mother is not as simple as just smashing the gate.'"

Jia Zhen not only smashed the Wang family's gate, but also knocked out two of Wang Zisheng's front teeth.

Of course, Wang Ren didn't escape either.

My mother said that when she saw Wang Ren pound a few more times, he was very happy to do it.

“Wang Zisheng spoke highly of his elder brother, Wang Ziteng, to Lord Dong, saying that he was loyal to the country. However, the younger brother was beaten by me right under the emperor’s nose.”

"What was your reply?"

Shen Ning interjected.

“My son imitated him, saying ‘great-grandfather’ and ‘grandfather’.”

Jia Zhen laughed, “Grandfather and grandfather will definitely be willing to support their son. Then, their son can reasonably suspect that the Wang family is colluding with the Jurchens and using the Wang family to spread rumors about you.”

"well done!"

Shen Ning was very satisfied. "Then is the Wang family still willing to let Wang Shi get a divorce?"

"I don't want to!"

Jia Zhen shook his head, "Wang Ren was afraid his son would beat him again, so he directly said in court that his father was confused."

It's a bit of a shame, but Wang Ren actually spoke ill of his father like that in the courtroom of Shuntian Prefecture...

Jia Zhen felt that this so-called only son of the Wang family had been spoiled.

"At that time, Lord Dong even glanced at him twice."