mesbooks Chapter 795 Lure the snake out of its hole
Chapter 795 Lure the snake out of its hole
"Don't worry, the fox will always show its tail." Shen Shuyi said softly.
Jinglou has been prospering day by day and year by year. From an inconspicuous pawnshop in the capital in the early years to a place frequented by dignitaries today, it is impossible that no news would not leak out.
If it was really that secretive, how could even people like Shen Jingan and Qin Xuerong hear the news?
Shen Shuyi speculated that either Jinglou had gradually gained a firm foothold, the people in this group had become bolder and bolder, and the entire process had become more rigorous and mature.
Or, it is because Xiao Heyu is now dead, Xiao Yuncheng has the highest popularity, and it is a critical juncture when he is short of money and needs people, so he does not want to miss this opportunity and just wants to get the most money as soon as possible.
"We shouldn't rush this matter. We need to take it slow. I will leave for Liangzhou the day after tomorrow. You should prioritize your own safety. It would be best if you can wait for me to come back. If you really can't wait, you should also prioritize your own safety."
Xie Jingchi held Shen Shuyi's hand and whispered instructions.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "I know that your majesty is still in his prime, so this matter is not urgent."
She was just afraid that such dirty means would bury those truly talented and hardworking students.
I am also afraid that these parasites will take root and make their home deep inside the court.
This is a big net, a big net that Xiao Yuncheng set up to win over court officials and cultivate power.
After all, anyone who enters the court through Jinglou is equivalent to having one foot on Xiao Yuncheng's boat.
Even if he is not completely used by Xiao Yuncheng, he will at least help at the critical moment.
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Not long after, the carriage stopped outside the Shen Mansion.
Old Madam Shen, Shen Jingchuan, and a group of people from the second branch were all standing at the door to greet them, obviously attaching great importance to it.
Before getting off the car, Shen Shuyi hung the jade gourd around his waist.
Xie Jingchi raised his eyebrows and whispered, "This is an attempt to lure the snake out of its hole."
Shen Shuyi couldn't help but laugh: "Can you not be so smart?"
Shen Shuyi was smart enough to worry. If he had other thoughts one day, she would be afraid that she would end up like in her previous life.
Xie Jingchi got out of the car first, then held Shen Shuyi's hand and carried her down.
Before getting off the car, Xie Jingchi whispered, "No, I hate stupid things."
Shen Shuyi couldn't help laughing. Even until they stood still, Xie Jingchi showed no intention of letting her go.
Old Madam Shen and Shen Jingchuan and his entourage welcomed the two men in with smiles on their faces.
The housekeeper was busy handing over the matter to the people from the Xie Mansion. The two of them brought a lot of gifts this time, and they were also summoned by His Majesty and the Queen Mother, so it was almost noon at this time.
"Everyone is here, let's eat first." Shen Jingchuan made the decision directly.
After all, he has his own children, and among so many marriages, only Shen Jingan and Shen Shuyi's make him satisfied.
More importantly, others had no idea what Xie Jingchi looked like in the court.
This guy has a bad temper and moody, but he is also very sharp, ruthless and vindictive. Shen Jingchuan definitely doesn't want to offend such a person.
What's more, he is old, but Xie Jingchi is young.
All I can say is, if this kid continues to be smart, he will definitely be something special.
"My brother-in-law is highly valued by His Majesty. I didn't expect that he would be summoned and rewarded by His Majesty on this wedding day. It is really enviable." Shen Jing'an said with a smile.
Xie Jingchi was very careful: "I heard that my second brother passed the pre-examination and will soon see the emperor. I believe he will be valued by the emperor."
Xie Jingchi's words were appropriate. Although they were not gentle, they were definitely not comparable to the day when he welcomed the bride. It was as if the person who ridiculed and despised him that day was not the person in front of him at all.
"Yes, the palace examination is only a few days away. How is your preparation, second brother?" Shen Shuyi interrupted.
Shen Jing'an looked towards her, and when he saw the jade gourd tied around her waist, his face froze slightly.
"I can only say that I did my best." Shen Jing'an said with a smile, but couldn't help but look at the jade gourd a few more times.
Liang Wanjun was also a smart person, and she said immediately: "My princess is so elegant and graceful, and now her face is full of rosy glow. I believe that my brother-in-law treats you very well."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "My second sister-in-law is the same. It seems that after many years of wandering around, she finally found a good man."
Liang Wanjun's words were normal, but Shen Shuyi's words were sharp.
Liang Wanjun's face stiffened slightly, but everyone in the group pretended not to hear anything.
Liang Wanjun quickly adjusted her mood and said, "I see that the jade gourd on the princess' waist is very unique. I think it must have been a gift from her brother-in-law."
For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Shen Shuyi's waist.
Shen Shuyi picked up the jade gourd and said with a smile, "This gourd was given to me by Concubine Jing after I entered the palace today. I thought it was ingeniously designed and had a good meaning, so I put it on."
Shen Jingan looked normal, but his thoughts were unpredictable.
He was not sure whether Shen Shuyi knew about the transaction between him and his mother and Jinglou, but this jade gourd was clearly pawned by his mother to Jinglou not long ago. Why did it appear in Shen Shuyi's possession now?
Could it be that... the person behind Jinglou has some intricate relationship with the Eighth Prince Xiao Yuncheng or Concubine Jing?
Shen Jing'an felt uneasy and wanted to ask something else, but she heard Shen Jingchuan say, "You are a lucky person. It is rare that you are valued by His Majesty and the Queen Mother, and loved by Concubine Jing."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Speaking of which, it was my father who taught me well..."
She smiled and complimented Shen Jingchuan. No matter whether it was sincere or false, at least she gave him full face. In addition, Xie Jingchi spoke from time to time, which made Shen Jingchuan very happy.
Shen Shuhan did not show up today, and Shen Shuyi just pretended that he didn't have a brother.
During the meal, both the host and the guests were enjoying themselves, except for Shen Jingan, who seemed to be in a state of confusion.
Could it be that the person behind Jinglou is really the Eighth Prince? If so, can we use Xiao Yuncheng to get rid of Xie Jingchi and Shen Shuyi?
After three rounds of drinks, Shen Shuyi chatted with Old Madam Shen and Zhang Jinping for a while, then found an excuse to leave and went to Yunshu Garden to find his brother.
Shen Shuhan was reviewing his lessons at the moment. When Shen Shuyi arrived, he saw several policy papers on his desk and couldn't help but pick them up and read them carefully.
"Brother, this is the test questions for the palace examination." Shen Shuyi asked?
"Well, the exam questions sold by Jinglou every year do not include those for the palace exam, so Shen Jingan is not very confident now."
"So, Ouyang Song is giving his brother another test?" Shen Shuyi asked.
"Yes." After Shen Shuhan finished writing the last stroke, he put down his pen, looked up and looked at Shen Shuyi.
"How does Xie Jingchi treat you?" he asked.
Shen Shuyi paused: "Very good."
Or rather, some are too good.
She had never been so close to anyone in her two lifetimes combined. Compared to that now, she and Xiao Tingshan were just like pure brothers.
And Xie Jingchi...
Forget it, just don’t mention it.
She just couldn't understand it. She had examined his pulse and found that he had many injuries, big and small, so how could he be so energetic?