mtlumby2d Chapter 332: Duke Shen doesn't know he has an illegitimate daughter
Chapter 332: Duke Shen doesn't know he has an illegitimate daughter
What does Duke Shen do?
As soon as the regent left, he also slipped away to accompany his wife to stay up all night. The whole family was having a lively meal and drinking together. Isn't it more comfortable than that palace full of intrigue?
Princess Anguo gave birth to one daughter and two sons. The eldest daughter is sixteen years old this year, just in the prime of her youth. When it came to marriage, she was very worried.
Princess Anguo was the late emperor’s niece and was favored by the emperor continuously. The late emperor’s favor for her could be seen from her title.
She was also the role model that countless women in the capital envied. She was of noble status, had a loving husband and a son and a daughter. Not to mention she was beautiful. She was thirty-five or sixty years old, but she looked like she was in her twenties. When she walked with her daughter, everyone said they were like sisters.
It seemed as if God had given her all the favors. Princess Anguo could be said to be a winner in life.
But today she seemed to be worried, and looked absent-minded when she saw her children playing.
"Ma'am, what are you thinking about? Who is troubling you?"
Duke Shen poured her a cup of tea and said, "Drink some tea instead of alcohol. Fruit wine has a strong aftereffect. If you get drunk, you will have a headache again."
Princess Anguo came back to her senses and smiled gently: "Nothing, Yan Xiu, you came back so early? Won't the Regent blame you?"
"If he runs away, who can take care of me? Watching those old guys fighting back and forth, it would be better for me to come back and accompany my wife.
Are you still worried about Ning'er's marriage? The Regent said that he won't get married for the time being. The old man Yong'an Marquis has tried it, but it's no use. "
Princess Anguo said: “The Prince Regent has always been very low-key and aloof, and he has been in control of the Imperial City Department for a long time. He is the emperor’s most trusted brother.
Alas, it is rare for the royal family to have such family affection. He is not a person obsessed with love. I never thought of letting Ning'er marry him, but Ning'er insisted on marrying him because she was attracted by his face. I could not persuade her no matter how hard I tried. "
Duke Shen said, "The Prince Regent is not a good match. Ning'er doesn't know this, but don't you know this? He has someone in his heart."
"You mean... Concubine Ning?"
Princess Anguo's eyes were filled with shock. No one dared to talk about such royal secrets, but she didn't expect it to be true!
Duke Shen nodded: "Nine out of ten, if it wasn't for Concubine Ning, would the throne be given to a child? The late emperor made him the regent because of his friendship with Concubine Ning."
"For a woman to be liked by two brothers, I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse. Let's not talk about her. Ning'er is too naive and doesn't understand the darkness of the royal family. Oh, it's really worrying."
Duke Shen said, "Don't worry. I'll talk to her later and take her out to have some fun and relax. Maybe she'll meet a good guy and forget about him."
"What good man can compare to the Regent? After seeing fine porcelain, can you like rough earthenware jars?"
Duke Shen was very optimistic. "Maybe he has changed his taste. Just like you, Madam, you also fell in love with me at first sight, didn't you?"
Princess Anguo was angry: "Stop talking nonsense, let's talk about the child."
"Isn't that what we are talking about? Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. It's useless for her to be so eager. If the Regent doesn't want to get married, who can force him?"
"Hey……"
Princess Anguo sighed, and Shen Ke ran in, took Duke Shen's arm and said with a smile: "Father, you are back, please accompany me to set off the fireworks, the fireworks this year are so beautiful."
"Okay, dad will play with you."
"Great."
The father and daughter have a very good relationship. Other families favor boys over girls and sons are the most important, but it is different in Duke Shen's family. The daughter is the most favored and the two younger brothers have to give in to their sister. If they dare to make their sister angry, Duke Shen will beat them up first.
Princess Anguo looked at the happy family, frowned, and muttered: "I won't let anyone destroy my family. People who shouldn't appear should never appear again."
The trusted nanny, Nanny Yuan, came in and saw that Duke Shen was not there. She whispered, "That woman is dead. This is the latest news."
"Oh, how did he die?"
"He was strangled to death by the Yang family, but Ning Wu and the others have returned to the capital and want to see the princess."
"No, you can send him away."
"Do you want to eradicate the roots?"
Princess Anguo hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "It's time to end this matter completely."
Nanny Yuan understood what she meant and stepped back to deal with the matter.
Princess Anguo put on her gentle smile again and watched her husband and children having fun. This year's New Year's Eve was a wonderful night.
Everyone knows that Duke Shen has an illegitimate daughter who is living outside. The funny thing is that Duke Shen is the only one who doesn't know about it.
……
Ling Feng was speechless when he looked at the investigation results sent by his subordinates. Duke Shen became famous at a young age and was a veteran who had fought on the battlefield. How could he be so confused?
Qi Yunxu was also surprised: "He doesn't know?"
"Yes, everything is controlled by Princess Anguo. As for Ning Wu, he was once the deputy general of Duke Shen, and later served as a guard in the mansion. It seems that he is working for the princess now."
"Then I have to help Duke Shen. Have you investigated Nan Zhi's biological mother?"
"It is said that she was an ordinary girl. She was saved by the Duke and stayed to serve him. Later, the Duke went to the battlefield and left her in his hometown. There has been no news since then. Maybe she died."
"A commoner girl?"
Since he was dead, Qi Yunxu didn't care. "Tomorrow is the annual heavenly sacrifice. Take some time to bring him to see me."
"Yes."
"The Emperor should arrange more people to prevent the Queen Mother from doing anything to him."
"The emperor is very smart. The queen mother tried to please him several times but was fooled. It will be difficult for the queen mother to win over the emperor."
Qi Yunxu smiled and said, "This child is indeed smart. He has suffered too much outside and will not trust anyone easily. Send people to keep an eye on the other princes. If anyone is not honest, send him to accompany the late emperor."
Ling Feng observed a moment of silence for the princes. They fought to the death, but in the end, the little emperor who suddenly appeared benefited from it.
The master used this trick well and completely gained the little emperor's trust. Before the little emperor came of age, he could only rely on the master.
As for the future...
Ling Feng didn't dare to think about it anymore. It all depends on his master's mood.
……
What happened far away in the imperial city did not affect Shen Nanzhi for the time being. She lived a lively and happy life. Everyone in the village made a lot of money. This year was more prosperous than ever before, and every household had gained a lot of weight.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Nanzhi took the hunter Chen family into the city to stroll around and wish Uncle Niu and Aunt Niu a happy new year.
There is also Zhu Xiaomei's family, Mr. Song, Mr. Xie, and all the familiar officials who all come to wish her a happy new year. After all, she is young and is considered a junior.
It is inevitable to travel during the Chinese New Year, and Shen Nanzhi is no exception. He has to stay in the county town for a few days to maintain all his relationships.
Shops are closed during the first month of the lunar year, but there are many vendors selling toys and snacks on the streets. This is the time when children love to play the most.
Shen Nanzhi went into the city and walked back on foot, feeling the bustle of the fireworks. The New Year atmosphere in previous lives had faded, and was not as strong as it is now.
Suddenly, someone called her: "Miss Shen, is that you?"