novelones Chapter 582: Preventing Xiao Chenyan from inheriting the throne
Chapter 582: Preventing Xiao Chenyan from inheriting the throne
After resurrecting his life, Shen Ruzhou could now see his brother and sister Rulan worshiping heaven and earth with his own eyes, and he felt indescribably happy. My brother's regret has now been fulfilled, and the next step is my own.
The whole hall was filled with joy, and Shen Ruzhou couldn't help but think of the time when he and Beixiu Yan got married.
"The ceremony is completed and they are sent to the bridal chamber." Xiniang shouted loudly, and everyone surrounded the newlyweds and walked towards the back hall.
Shen Ruzhou knew that his grandmother's legs and feet were not good, so he carefully supported her all the way.
Mrs. Shen is particularly happy today, full of energy and glowing face. She smiled and said: "Ruzhou, your brother is getting married, and you will be next."
With one word, the accompanying ladies all started making noises, and Shen Ruzhou's shy ears turned red. She buried her face in Mrs. Shen's arms and said coquettishly: "Grandma, you are always making fun of me."
Mrs. Shen stroked her head lovingly. Knowing that her granddaughter was thin-skinned, she stopped talking. After sitting down in the back hall, he asked her to go to the front to help.
"Ru Lan used to take care of all the banquets in the house. Today she is the bride and can't do this anymore. You go and have a look. Don't neglect the guests who come to the house to congratulate you."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Shen Ruzhou agreed readily, bowed, and went to the main hall where the guests were being held.
Before she even got close, she heard the boy at the door shouting: "His Royal Highness is here to congratulate and welcome guests."
Hearing the sound, Shen Mu and Shen Chumu hurried to the door to greet Xiao Chenyan.
After some salutes and greetings, Shen Mu invited Xiao Chenyan to the main seat. Although Shen Ruzhou didn't like to see this person, today was his brother's big day, so there was no reason to exclude the guests, so he had to bite the bullet and accompany his family.
The wine and food are ready, the guests are all seated, and the wedding banquet officially begins.
After a while, Shen Chumu came over to propose a toast. Xiao Chenyan did not show any airs and drank it happily. He also sent his blessings very kindly, "I wish General Shen and his wife a happy marriage and a son soon."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Regarding Xiao Chenyan's arrival, Shen Chumu's heart was pounding, but he didn't show any signs of it on his face.
"When I married Ru Zhou, General Shen did not attend the banquet while patrolling the southwest border. I always felt that I was indebted, so I decided to hold a banquet in the imperial garden instead to make up for the old banquet." Xiao Chenyan looked friendly. Mian Xiang talked about what happened that year and cordially invited Shen Chumu.
In such an occasion, Xiao Chenyan was the crown prince, so Shen Chumu couldn't help but refuse, so even though he was deeply unwilling, Shen Chumu still respectfully agreed.
Displeasure rose in Shen Ruzhou's eyes, Xiao Chenyan definitely had no good intentions when inviting his brother.
But since the guests were all there, it was not easy for her to have an attack. I just wanted to find an opportunity for a while and then politely reject Xiao Chenyan.
Soon, she saw Jun Wu sticking his head by the door.
Xiao Chenyan stood up and left the table and walked over. After the two said a few words, Jun Wu clasped his fists respectfully and left.
Taking advantage of this gap, Shen Ruzhou stepped forward, knelt down slightly and saluted, and said in a cold tone: "Your Highness, I am here to decline your invitation on behalf of my brother. Although he did not go to the wedding banquet in the past, there is no rule to make up for it in the future. What’s more, we have reconciled.”
"It's just an excuse, but you take it seriously." A slight smile appeared on Xiao Chenyan's lips, "Ruzhou, I just want to get closer to General Shen through the banquet."
"The Shen family has always been loyal. If His Highness the Crown Prince wants to win over the Shen family and work for you, I'm afraid it will be in vain."
"Shen Ruzhou, I invite you to the banquet with the dignity of the prince, and I cannot tolerate rejection." Xiao Chenyan showed the pressure of a superior. He is a dignified prince of a country, and he praises anyone he invites to a banquet. He deserves to thank you with extreme gratitude. That's it.
How could Shen Ruzhou be frightened by him? He said calmly: "Your Highness, the emperor is seriously ill and is resting in the palace, but you are hosting a banquet during this period. If word gets out, everyone in the world will say you are unfilial." ”
Filial piety is the most important thing in the imperial court. If he really has a reputation of being unfilial, Chu can be deposed. Thinking of this, Xiao Chenyan immediately restrained his arrogance and his face darkened.
But after a moment, he laughed again and said warmly: "It's better to be more considerate for me as Zhou has done."
When he said this, she actually truly cared about him. Shen Ruzhou couldn't help but secretly scold Xiao Chenyan for being so thick-skinned.
Looking at it more than once made her feel bored, so she simply turned around and left.
After more than two hours, the guests dispersed. Shen Ruzhou wanted to go to the wedding ceremony with Rumeng and the others, but was stopped by his father.
She had no choice but to put away her fun and follow Shen Mu to the study.
"Chu Mu said that you have been treating the Emperor in the palace these days. How is the Emperor's health?" Shen Mu asked straight to the point.
There was no need to cover up in front of his father. Shen Ruzhou told the truth, "The emperor seems to be much better now, but he was too sad this time and it will be difficult to recover as before."
"If the emperor..." Shen Mu said this, he stopped. Even at home, taboo words are not allowed to be said. He coughed twice and continued, "In the future, the prince will be honored as a great treasure. With your I'm afraid he won't let you off easily due to past entanglements. Do you and the regent have any plans to deal with it? "
Shen Ruzhou didn't want his father to worry about him, so he answered with certainty, "Father, Xiao Chenyan cannot be the emperor."
When these words fell to Shen Mu's ears, they were like thunder on the ground, and his voice was filled with fear, "You and the regent are going to...revolt?"
In the previous life, Bei Xiuyan rebelled, but in this life, she and Bei Xiuyan have been working hard to prevent Xiao Chenyan from inheriting the throne at the minimum cost.
"Father, don't panic." Shen Ruzhou stepped forward, helped Shen Mu sit down, and explained in a nice way, "The emperor dismissed everyone earlier and summoned his close ministers to discuss it for a long time. I think the emperor intends to pass on the throne to Prince Ning. "
Shen Mu, who was still in shock, became even more panicked after hearing this, "Don't talk nonsense about this matter. Arguing that the crown prince's dethronement is a grave crime will destroy the nine clans."
Shen Ruzhou said helplessly: "Father, I didn't say it casually. There are various signs that show that the emperor does prefer Prince Ning."
"But now that Xiao Chenyan is the prince and has great power, we have to take precautions in advance."
It's good to take precautions before they happen. Shen Mu agreed with this and nodded: "I still have three hundred personal guards in my hands. If something happens, I will definitely be able to protect you from leaving the capital safely."
Hearing this, Shen Ruzhou's eyes were sour, "Father, Ruzhou and the regent will do their best to protect the stability of the court, and they will also protect themselves."
The sky darkened, and the army was stationed in Hongzhou to rest. Beixiu Yan was sitting in the military tent, looking at the paperwork and battle reports sent from the north.
At this time, there was a noise outside. Beixiu Yan frowned slightly, put down the papers in his hand, and walked out.
On the school field, Lu Huaining tripped Hong Xi to the ground with a spinning kick, and then quickly jumped and pinned the person under him. The onlookers cheered.
Lu Huaining's brows were filled with the proud look of a young man. When he saw the Beixiu Banquet coming out and looking this way, he waved happily and shouted: "Master, I defeated Hong Xi. Look, he was beaten by I was knocked down."