OBS Chapter 333 A sudden awakening
Chapter 333 A sudden awakening
Rumors are scary. She understood this in her previous life and suffered greatly from it, so she has a clear understanding of it.
In her previous life, in order to protect Yunli's country, she personally led the troops to fight, leading the soldiers to fight north and south on the front line, with no fixed place to live, and could not even solve the problem of food and clothing every day.
A large area of territory was recovered, but what did we get in return?
It is the sarcasm of the princes and nobles who only care about their own enjoyment and never care about the lives of the people, it is the accusations of those conservative and sour literati, and it is the insults of the people who do not know the truth and are led by the nose by others.
There was even betrayal from the family, a knife that stabbed the heart from one's own relatives.
The feeling of being abandoned by everyone is too painful and too despairing. Shen Tianjiao never wants to experience it again in this life.
But what makes her most fortunate is that her family and friends in this life are people who are willing to go through fire and water for her and are willing to risk their lives to protect her.
They are the people she can trust without reservation. Because of them, the same thing will have different results.
After hiding the dagger and short sword inside her clothes, Shen Tianjiao turned around and walked out of the bedroom.
Chunchao was also very concerned about not being able to travel with Shen Tianjiao this time.
But she only worried about it in her heart and didn't show it on her face. She knew better than anyone that she was a useless loser.
Not only would she not be able to protect Shen Tianjiao if she went there, she would even have to rely on Shen Tianjiao to protect her, which would affect her combat effectiveness.
Instead of becoming a burden to Shen Tianjiao, it would be better to stay in the palace and help Qiong Niang handle the affairs of the harem so as not to distract Shen Tianjiao.
The most important reason is that Yu Po is also in the Huguo Temple this time. With Yu Po's protection, Shen Tianjiao will definitely return safely.
Shen Tianjiao got on the carriage. There were only two guards disguised as coachmen and servants around her, and the rest were there to protect her secretly.
This is really low-key. No one would have thought that the person sitting in this ordinary carriage would be Yun Li's most powerful queen, Shen Tianjiao.
Ever since Yu Po left, Shen Tingzhi no longer had the energy to sit down and study.
The reasons that disturbed his mind were nothing more than the two things that Yu Po had just mentioned.
One is Wang Zongyuan, who is probably with Madam Jin now, and the other is the woman named Yin Shuang.
Wang Zongyuan’s case is easy to deal with. If he really encountered danger at Mrs. Jin’s place, the worst that could happen would be to alert the enemy and rush over to rescue him with people.
No matter what conspiracy those Western Rong people have, when the time comes, they will seal off the Huguo Temple and capture Madam Jin. As long as they can control her, will they still be afraid that those people outside will rebel?
The trouble now is this Yin Shuang. According to what Yu Po said, Yin Shuang seems to be very familiar with him.
But now he couldn't remember where he was and when he met such a person.
When he was in Beijing, he also attended banquets held in various mansions, reading clubs among classmates, flower viewing parties invited by friends, and other gatherings.
But what he was sure of was that he had never flirted with the girl from that family on these occasions, and he did not know this woman named Yin Shuang.
Later, he followed the Marquis of Zhenbei to the Northern Frontier. During his time in the Northern Frontier, apart from fighting, he also conducted drills every day. All the mosquitoes that appeared in the military camp were male.
It is even more unlikely that there is any woman whom he could get to know.
Later, he gave up his military career and became a civil servant. Although at that time, whether in Ganzhou or in Shangjing, there were many people with ulterior motives who had their sights set on him.
He tried every possible means to get people around him, hoping to use this opportunity to form an alliance with the Zhenbei Marquisate and consolidate his family's position.
But Shen Tingzhi rejected them all with all his might. It was impossible that there was any Western Rong woman here.
Because of Shen Tingzhi's special identity, even if those people did not succeed, the women who approached Shen Tingzhi would have to undergo strict investigation.
There was definitely no woman named Yin Shuang there, and it was even less likely that there would be any Xirong people.
So where did this Yin Shuang come from, and how did she know herself?
Shen Tingzhi was racking his brains but still couldn't figure it out.
"Second Young Master, Prime Minister Wang wants to see you." The words of the guard coming in from outside brought Shen Tingzhi back to his senses.
"Oh, I'll be there right away." Shen Tingzhi shook his head, stood up and washed his face with cold water.
Forget it, I didn’t expect it. I will just be more careful in the future. She is just a woman from Western Rong, not enough to make me lose my composure.
He has more important things to do now and doesn't have the time to spend all his energy here.
After washing his face with cold water, Shen Tingzhi became much more sober. He turned around and left the house to look for Wang Yunzhi.
When Shen Tingzhi arrived, he saw that Wang Yunzhi was in much better spirits.
Seeing Shen Tingzhi coming, Wang Yunzhi quickly got up from the pillow, sat up straight and said, "Second Master, I am injured and cannot get up to greet you. I hope you will forgive me."
"Prime Minister Wang, what are you talking about? You are the elder, and Tingzhi is the younger. It is Tingzhi who should greet you."
Faced with Wang Yunzhi's excessive humility, Shen Tingzhi really couldn't adapt for a while.
"No, Wang is currently under investigation, so how could I dare to act rashly in front of the Second Young Master?"
Wang Yunzhi had already repented at this time. He claimed that he was a competent prime minister. For the sake of Yunli's country and the happiness and well-being of the people, he did everything he could think of.
But he forgot the most important thing, that is, as the prime minister of Yunli and the head of all officials, he favored and protected Li Chaohui for so many years for his own selfish desires.
He did a lot of things for Li Chaohui that he shouldn't have done, both openly and secretly, and these things violated the principles he should have as a prime minister.
Moreover, he clearly knew that Shen Tianjiao was the wise ruler of Yunli, and the protector of Yunli's country and people, but he had never made up his mind to draw a clear line with Li Chaohui and return to the right path.
He always wanted to use his abilities to suppress Li Chaohui, so that she could give up her greed and desires and live the rest of her life in peace and quiet.
But he always underestimated Li Zhaohui's greed and cruelty. Li Zhaohui was able to survive in Anguo Temple under such a difficult environment. How could she be a woman willing to live a dull life?
In the end, I was too naive. The innocent and peaceful Princess Li Zhaohui who once lived in harmony with the world might have always been just a disguise.
My brother is right. I have been blinded by greed. I don't want the pearls around me, but insist on picking up the weeds and thorns on the roadside.
If he had not felt guilty this time and followed his wife to Huguo Temple, the couple might have been separated forever and never saw each other again, and he would not have been able to make up for his debt.
After Wang Yunzhi figured it out, he naturally could no longer claim to be the prime minister and suppress Shen Tingzhi.
Whether he is facing the Queen Shen Tianjiao, the second son of the Zhenbei Marquisate Shen Tingzhi, or the people of the world, Wang Yunzhi can only be a sinner now.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, are too kind. The Empress has always held you in high esteem. Last night, upon hearing that you and Madam Wang were seriously injured, she immediately dispatched the best female physician in the palace to treat you both."
"You are seriously injured now, so don't worry about anything else. Nothing is more important than your recovery."
"You are the future pillar of our Yunli, the support of the Queen and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the backbone of the people of Yunli."
Shen Tingzhi had already understood from Wang Yunzhi's attitude and words at this time that they had won the bet this time. The balance in Wang Yunzhi's heart had completely tilted, and he wanted to draw a clear line between himself and Li Chaohui.
"I am truly ashamed and betrayed the trust of the Empress and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"I will always remember the Empress and the Second Young Master's life-saving grace today. One day I will repay this kindness with a gift of grass and a ring."
"I just don't know how my wife is doing now. Is she safe?"
Wang Yunzhi's heart was beating faster at this time. He was afraid of hearing any bad news about his wife.
"Prime Minister Wang, please rest assured. Although Madam Wang's condition is very serious, with several broken ribs and varying degrees of fracture in her spine, you don't need to worry. The situation is under control."
"The female doctor gave Madam Wang an extremely precious life-saving pill. Although Madam Wang has not yet woken up, her pulse is stable and no different from that of an ordinary person."
"Also, the female doctor said that if Madam Wang gets more sleep now, it will actually be beneficial to her recovery."
Shen Tingzhi attributed the credit for taking the life-saving pills and treating Mrs. Wang to the female doctor from the palace.
Naturally, he would not let Wang Yun know that the life-saving pill given to Madam Wang was given by the Xirong people, and that the female doctor from Xirong also made great efforts in treating Madam Wang.
Wang Yunzhi breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that although his wife was seriously injured, she was now safe and sound. He could finally put his mind at ease.
"Thank you very much for taking care of my wife, Second Young Master. However, I have another favor to ask of you, so I'll trouble you to take care of it."
Both he and his wife were fine, but Wang Yunzhi was still worried about his two sons in Quzhou.
What he was afraid of now was that those people would deal with his wife on the one hand, and at the same time send people to Quzhou to deal with his two sons.
The two sons are his wife's entire spiritual support. If something happens to them, his wife might not be able to survive.
"If Prime Minister Wang has anything to say, just tell Tingzhi. There's no need to be so polite."
Shen Tingzhi could probably guess what Wang Yunzhi wanted him to do.
When they discovered the Su family and were about to attack Wang Yunzhi, Shen Tingzhi had already sent people to notify the people in Quzhou to take strict precautions and protect the two young masters of the Wang family.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Second Young Master. Since those people dared to attack my wife, they will surely not let go of my two sons in Quzhou."
"More than half of the guards in my mansion are here. The Second Young Master has also seen that their strength is really a bit disappointing."
"Even if I send them over now, they won't be able to protect my two sons with their abilities."
"So, please, Second Young Master, send someone to Quzhou to help my two sons survive this disaster."
There is no need for comparison. Wang Yunzhi knows that the strength of the guards in his mansion is far inferior to that of the guards in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
So now he could only beg Shen Tingzhi to send someone to Quzhou to protect her two sons.
"It's a small matter. Prime Minister Wang, just rest and recover. I will send someone to Quzhou as soon as I get back."
"The safety of the two princes is in my hands. I will ensure that they return to the capital safely after completing their missions, without losing a single hair."
People had already been sent to Quzhou. The only change now was that the people they sent had changed from actors to protectors.
Shen Tingzhi's current guarantee is absolutely foolproof and there will be no accidents.
"In this case, Wang will owe the Second Young Master a favor again."
Wang Yunzhi felt extremely ashamed at this moment. The person he had always helped Li Chaohui deal with had now become his support and protection.
"I've already said that everyone works for me, Yun Li. We're a family. If we're a family, don't be so polite. Being too polite will only create distance."
Protecting Wang Yunzhi and his family is Shen Tingzhi's job. Besides, he doesn't need to worry about this matter at all, as someone will take care of it.
"Prime Minister Wang, you are also injured. You should focus on resting and recuperating."
"I won't bother you with your rest here anymore. I'll come see you tomorrow."
Shen Tingzhi said goodbye and turned to leave, but was stopped by Wang Yunzhi.
"Second Young Master, the one who saved my husband and I yesterday was General Wang Zongyuan, the commander of the Xishan Camp?"
Shen Tingzhi, who was called, had to stop again and answer Wang Yunzhi's question, "Yes, it is General Wang Zongyuan."
Wang Yunzhi smiled and said, "Second Young Master must know that General Wang and I are from the same family. Now that he has rescued me, I am extremely grateful."
"If possible, can I invite General Wang to come here to reminisce about the past?"
Although Wang Zongyuan is now the commander of the Xishan camp, he is still a member of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. If Wang Yunzhi wants to meet Wang Zongyuan, he naturally has to ask Shen Tingzhi's opinion first.
"Of course, there's nothing wrong with that. You two are a real family."
"After not seeing each other for many years, it's normal for us to catch up on old times, talk about family matters, and have a drink together. There's nothing wrong with that."
"It's just that General Wang has some official business to attend to right now. My mother's death anniversary is coming soon, and there are many things that need his intervention."
"When he finishes his work, I will tell him to come and visit."