Chapter 112: The Responsibility of the Second Prince
Rong Chen had already walked out of the room with a black face and snatched away the letter paper.
Then, like a gust of wind, he went back to the study.
South Wind: "......"
Look at the duplicity of your master! Obviously angry at the dry letter written by Miss Shen, but he still refused to throw it away, even if it was only a piece of paper.
He didn't know it himself, but in fact, he cared about Miss Shen very much in his heart.
Nanfeng stood outside the room and sighed, turned around and went back to get busy.
The next day, Rong Chen got up early in the morning, drove to Shen's house very early, and went to visit Mrs. Shen first when he entered the door, but it happened that Shen Nianzhen also got up early in the morning, and was busy arranging breakfast for the old lady in the main hall of Chunhui Courtyard, and was slightly stunned when he heard the news of his arrival.
When she turned around, she saw Rong Chen wearing an indigo riding suit, heroic and cheerful, standing at the door with two thin lips upturned, revealing a charming smile.
Behind him, there was a faint morning light and the fresh air in the courtyard.
Shen Nianzhen blinked, and asked in surprise, "Lord Wang, why are you here?" β
Rong Chen smiled slightly, stepped forward and greeted him: "Old lady Wan'an." β
"Okay, okay, the prince shouldn't have breakfast, right? Why don't you sit down and eat together? Old Lady Shen glanced back at Shen Nianzhen with a smile, and instructed Mama Zhou: "Go and prepare an extra pair of dishes and chopsticks." β
"Yes, old lady." Mama Zhou agreed and hurriedly went to get it.
Rong Chen really didn't have breakfast, he sat down next to Shen Nianzhen at the head of the old lady, and said straight to the point: "Old lady, this palace knows that you are worried about Brother Shen in your heart, and the eldest lady of the Zhu family, I came here today to pick up Nianzhen and I to go to the suburbs of Beijing for a trip, and go to find them in person, the people sent by my father have been searching for a day, and the results should be available today." β
"This ......"
Hearing the news of her grandson and future granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Shen was of course happy, but Rong Chen wanted to take Shen Nianzhen out of the city together, but she was a little hesitant in her heart.
Rong Chen looked at her expression in his eyes, and immediately packed the ticket and said: "Old lady, you don't have to worry, this palace will protect Nianzhen and prevent her from being hurt, by the way, my father has punished Zhaohua today, strictly ordered her to think about it behind closed doors in the dormitory for half a year, and ordered the queen to set a horse for her as soon as possible, just wait for the ban to be lifted after half a year before getting married, after she gets married, she should dispel her thoughts about Brother Shen." β
Shen Nianzhen felt that it was not necessarily.
Princess Zhaohua is the kind of person who is difficult to change her mind, even if she hits the south wall, she will not look back, such a person, just grounded for 3 and a half years, plus marrying, really will not necessarily let go of all this.
"It can only be like this, it is impossible for my father to have any other punishment for Zhaohua." Rong Chen sighed when he saw this.
This Shen Nianzhen had expected it a long time ago, and couldn't help but let out a sneer when he heard the words.
The emperor won't punish Zhaohua, is that all there is to it?
No way!
Sister Zhu's life and death are still uncertain, and the eldest brother has not come back yet, so this matter will never be settled like this.
At least in Shen Nianzhen's heart, it won't end like this.
She didn't plan to just let Zhaohua go.
"Zhen'er, forget it, the princess is a princess after all, how can she ......" Mrs. Shen persuaded bitterly on the side, she was not afraid of Princess Zhaohua, nor was she afraid of the royal family, but she was afraid that something would happen to her favorite granddaughter.
"Grandmother, let's get back to my eldest brother first." Shen Nianzhen said a little irritably.
Rong Chen spoke immediately: "Old lady, don't worry, this palace will persuade her." β
When Old Lady Shen heard this, there was a hint of relief in her eyes.
Fortunately, when the Shen family was in danger, they had a good son-in-law!
She didn't say anything anymore, and she acquiesced to Rong Chen's request.
After breakfast, Shen Nianzhen wanted to sit with the old lady, but she sent her out: "Don't sit, go and accompany the Seventh Prince!" If you stay in the house all day and think nonsense, it is better to go to the suburbs of Beijing to have a look. β
"All right, grandmother." Shen Nianzhen had no choice but to agree.
When the two of them were about to leave, there was a heavy footstep in the courtyard, and they hurriedly came back from outside, with a solemn face, and immediately said when they saw Shen Nianzhen: "Zhen'er, there is news of your eldest brother." β
"Really? Big brother, did he find Sister Zhu? When will they be back? Is Sister Zhu injured? When Shen Nianzhen heard this, he immediately asked happily.
Her series of warm greetings were a little overwhelming.
His face was very solemn, he looked at his daughter with an expectant face, took a deep breath, and said: "Nian Zhen, you have to hold on, Dad got the news that your eldest brother was unfortunately killed at the bottom of the cliff, and the people sent by His Majesty searched for his body under the cliff......"
"Impossible! It's absolutely impossible! β
Shen Nianzhen suddenly let out a scream, interrupting Shen Chong.
When Shen Chong looked again, Shen Nianzhen's eyes were already red, and tears kept rolling in her eyes, but she insisted on not letting it fall, and said stubbornly: "I believe that the eldest brother will definitely be fine, you are lying to me!" β
After speaking, he pulled Rong Chen's arm and said, "Go!" You come with me to the bottom of the cliff to find someone! My eldest brother must still be alive! β
Seeing this, Shen Chong's eyes suddenly showed a trace of pity, and he knew that his daughter couldn't bear the news, and even he couldn't bear it......
"Yes, Commander Xiao Shen must still be alive."
Rong Chen witnessed all this with his own eyes, but he didn't think that Shen Nian was really whimsical, and followed her words: "I'll accompany you to find them..."
Before the words fell, there was a sudden bang in the upper room behind him, as if someone had fallen, followed by Mama Zhou's exclamation: "Old lady! Old lady! How are you! Come on! Go get a doctor! β
Everyone hurriedly turned around, and sure enough, they saw that Old Lady Shen had her eyes closed and fell to the ground.
"Mother!" Shen Zheng ran over with an arrow, picked up the old lady from the ground, and settled her on the couch in the room, while turning back and shouting to the people behind him: "Go and ask for a doctor!" β
Heavy and anxious, this is really a wave of unsettled, wave after wave!
The son just got bad news, and the mother is like this again! He was negligent and shouldn't have been here to talk about it!
Shen Nianzhen was also very nervous and worried, and for a while he glanced at the unconscious old lady on the bed with teary eyes, and then looked at the door with anticipation, muttering why the doctor hadn't come yet.
Time flies so slowly.
Finally, the doctor came, and as soon as he entered the door, he was greeted with the warmest hospitality, and without saying a word, he was pushed to the bedside.
The doctor took a breath, immediately sat down in front of the bed, reached out to check the pulse, and pinched the person.
After a while, Old Lady Shen woke up and turned around.
"Mother!"
"Grandmother!" Shen Nianzhen and Shen Chong shouted at the same time, and the two of them cried with joy.
As long as the old lady is okay, it is the greatest comfort.
"The old lady was suddenly frightened, so she fell into a coma, she is well maintained on weekdays, don't stimulate her again in the future, I prescribe a prescription, and take medicine on time." The doctor withdrew his hand.
"Doctor, thank you so much for today." Shen Chong personally stood up, asked his subordinates to take the consultation fee, and personally sent the doctor out of the door.
Shen Nianzhen sat in front of the hospital bed, held the old lady's hand and asked cautiously, "Grandmother, do you feel anything uncomfortable?" Are you thirsty? Hungry or not? β
Old Mrs. Shen was already awake, lying on the bed weakly, and when she saw Shen Nianzhen, she grabbed her hand and said with tears in her eyes: "Zhen'er! Your eldest brother, your eldest brother ......"
The only grandson died suddenly, and she really couldn't live or die.
"Grandmother, big brother will be fine! You have to trust me! Shen Nianzhen held the old lady's hand back, and said with a firm expression: "The news that Dad got is not true, I will go to the bottom of the cliff with the Seventh Prince to look for it now, you wait, I will definitely bring my brother back to see you!" β
"Zhen'er, don't go to ......"
When Mrs. Shen heard this, the expression on her face became more and more frightened, and she held Shen Nianzhen's hand and said that she would not let go of anything: "Grandmother is afraid!" Grandmother is afraid that she will not be able to find your eldest brother, and even you will have an accident......"
"Mother, no." Shen Nianzhen said with a firm expression when he heard this: "There are seven princes here!" With him protecting me, how could something happen to me? β
Old Lady Shen's cloudy eyes finally looked at Rong Chen and moved her lips.
Rong Chen met the old man's gaze and slowly spoke: "Old lady, this palace will definitely protect Nianzhen, bring her back safely, and find Brother Shen......"
"Okay, okay." Old Mrs. Shen said two good words in a row, her nervous expression slowly relaxed, and Rong Chen's words made her feel a lot more at ease.
The people in the royal family should not lie to her.
Standing solemnly on the side, looking at this scene, he couldn't help but look at Rong Chen, being able to comfort an old lady so gently and considerately, this His Royal Highness the Second Prince is not the same as the rumors.
Half an hour later, Rong Chen smoothly brought Shen Nianzhen out of the Shen family, and the two of them did not delay, and went straight to the outskirts of Beijing in the carriage.
In the carriage, Shen Nianzhen thanked Rong Chen: "Thank you Your Highness for persuading my grandmother today, I remember this kindness." β
"Is it just memorization?" Rong Chen raised his brows when he heard this, as if he was a little dissatisfied.
"Your Highness, what else do you want?" Shen Nianzhen said helplessly when he heard this.
"Hongu ......"
Rong Chen spoke slowly, and was about to speak, when suddenly the carriage was bumped and stopped, only to hear the voice of the south wind sounding outside: "Your Highness, in front of you is the carriage of the eldest lady of the Su family and the third prince, they stopped." β
Su Muwan and the three princes?
The smile on Rong Chen's face disappeared in an instant, he sat up straight, opened the curtain of the carriage with a brush, and sure enough, in front of the carriage opposite, there was a third prince standing in a big red bag, who was helping Su Muwan to slowly get out of the carriage.
I'm here to say hello to them.
Shen Nianzhen turned his head to look at Rong Chen, but saw him sitting quietly beside him, with no extra expression on his face.
The third prince over there had already led Su Muwan over, and when he saw Rong Chen and Shen Nianzhen sitting steadily in the carriage, he immediately made a mockery: "The second brother and sister-in-law are really a natural pair, the same no rules!" No politeness! β
"You're half right, Bengong and Nianzhen are indeed a natural pair, but you and Sister Wan'er are not necessarily." Rong Chen sneered at each other: "You two halfway couples, you may not be separated at some point." β
"You!" The third prince was furious when he heard this, and said angrily: "This palace and Wan'er will definitely be able to last a long time, raise your eyebrows, you are just jealous!" β
"Really?" Rong Chen smiled disdainfully.
Su Muwan looked at Rong Chen with deep eyes, and suddenly said with a smile: "Second cousin, what are you going to take Miss Shen for?" β
"Something." Rong Chen replied briefly, then looked at the third prince, and said a little unceremoniously: "Third brother, cousin Wan'er is a delicate flower, she can't stand the wind and sun, you take her around on a hot day, this is your mistake!" β
"Aren't you also taking Miss Shen around? What qualifications do you have to say about me? The third prince Rong Bing was unconvinced when he heard this.
"Our situation is different from yours."
Rong Chen bent the corners of his mouth, revealing an evil smile, and then slowly lowered the curtain and said, "Okay, there is still something to do, let's go first." After speaking, he commanded the south wind, "Let's go." β
Soon, their carriage ruthlessly rushed past the three princes and Su Muwan, and disappeared into the distant official road.
Su Muwan stared at their carriage for a long time.
"Wan'er, let's go." The third prince hated and said: "His mouth is so poisonous, he will definitely get retribution!" β
"Third cousin." Su Muwan turned her head to look at him, and her eyes like autumn water showed a gentle look: "Let's go back." β
Where would Rong Bing not agree, his heart was about to be melted by Su Muwan, he nodded when he heard the words, and reached out to hold Su Muwan's hand, but he touched it empty.
Su Muwan skillfully avoided his hand, turned around and walked to the side of the carriage casually, and suddenly his feet were empty, and with a bang, he was about to fall to the ground.
Rong Bing hurriedly ran over to support her, hugged her waist steadily, and reproached her face: "Tell you to be careful, you just don't listen!" Okay, right? β
Su Muwan waved her hand and said that it was okay, but her sore foot couldn't be faked, and in the end, Rong Bing forcibly picked her up into the carriage, and the group drove to Shangjing.
Su Muwan hung her head, and a look of disgust crossed her eyes.
Rong Bing was still over there shushing the cold and asking for warmth.
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In the carriage, Shen Nianzhen and Rong Chen were silent, and neither of them opened their mouths to break the deadlock.
Shen Nianzhen felt that he was used to it, as long as Su Muwan appeared, Rong Chen would definitely become abnormal, that woman was really unusual in his heart.
Rong Chen suddenly stretched out his hand, suddenly pulled the small drawer under the coffee table in the car, took out a dense map from it, and looked down at it.
Shen Nianzhen glanced at it casually, but found that it was a topographic map near Shangjing, even including Shangjing.
That's a good baby!
It will be of great help to them in their next search for big brother!
Shen Nianzhen's eyes lit up, and he immediately leaned over: "Your Highness, where did you get this treasure from?" This kind of diagram is only available in the Imperial Palace, right? β
The map was so detailed that the more she looked at it, the more terrified she became.
"Of course it was borrowed by the main palace, and for this, the main palace was busy for a day yesterday." Hearing this, Rong Chen stretched out his hand, pointed to the map, and said in a deep voice: "This is the topographic map of Mochizuki Mountain, basically surrounding Shangqing Temple, full of ravines and ravines, cliffs, but it is not easy to find ......."
Shen Nianzhen looked at the terrain around Wangyue Mountain in the map very clearly, and the situation was just as Rong Chen said, she couldn't help frowning and biting her lip tightly.
"It is precisely because of the complicated terrain that my eldest brother has not heard from them so far."
Although she was sure that the corpse that the imperial forest army sent by the emperor to search the mountains was definitely not the eldest brother Shen Yunlan, she was also very curious about who the corpse was, and how could it be considered by those people to be the eldest brother?
Is this news true or false? It seems that you can only identify it if you go through it yourself.
Time passed little by little, and the distance to Mount Mochizuki gradually got closer.
Shen Nianzhen's mood was both excited and uneasy, she wanted to get the latest news, but she was afraid that there was really news, but it was bad news, this mood was very complicated, it was impossible to describe.
However, Rong Chen understood.
He didn't say any words of comfort, just silently held Shen Nianzhen's hand and subtly told her that he had always been there.
Shen Nian really felt his gentleness, and couldn't help but look up at him gratefully, for Su Muwan and the third prince, neither of them had mentioned it.
Half an hour later, the carriage entered Wangyue Mountain on the outskirts of Beijing, and the mountain road suddenly became rugged.
The carriage shook, Shen Nianzhen fell forward uncontrollably, Rong Chen grabbed her quickly, helped her sit back, and said in a low voice: "Be careful." β
Shen Nianzhen nodded and thanked him.
Moving forward, the more rugged the mountain road became, Shen Nianzhen was a little wanted to vomit when he was tossed by the carriage, and his hands were tightly clinging to the wall of the carriage, but he still couldn't resist this powerful bump, if it was said that it would cost him to find Shen Yunlan, this was one.
Rong Chen looked at her gritted teeth and worked hard to support her, very distressed, and immediately stretched out his hand to firmly protect Shen Nianzhen in his arms, and said in a low voice: "If you hold me, you won't meet." β
It's strange to say, no matter how bumpy the carriage is, Rong Chen sits firmly in the carriage and does not follow the flow, Shen Nianzhen, who was protected by him, gradually calmed down and breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Don't worry, it's coming to an end soon."
Rong Chen spoke slowly.
Shen Nianzhen thought that he was saying that as long as she crossed this road, the road below would be easy to walk, but she was too naΓ―ve. The carriage had been driving for less than an hour before it stopped.
Shen Nianzhen thought that he had arrived at the place, and lifted the curtain of the car, but he saw a large lush and dense jungle in front of him, and the sky and the ground were all rich green, and the people who saw it were almost colorblind.
This...... There seems to be no road ahead, right?
She was still stunned, Rong Chen had already tidied up her clothes unhurriedly, and then got out of the carriage vigorously, turned her head and stretched out her hand towards her: "Get out of the car." β
Shen Nianzhen immediately handed him his hand, and then was carried out of the carriage.