usatvline Chapter 122: Emphasis on love and justice
Chapter 122: Emphasis on love and justice
Shen Shuyi was not surprised by this answer. Although his adoptive father was not a bad person, he was never a loyal and righteous person.
On the contrary, although he seems to be upright, he is actually a shrewd person who seeks profit and avoids harm, and who changes his attitude according to the situation. He even has some tricks.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to climb to the position of Shangshu at such a young age.
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "Dad is worried that His Majesty might be dissatisfied with my eldest uncle because he was the second prince's study companion..."
Shen Shuyi didn't say anything else. After all, it was wrong to discuss state affairs, especially for her as a girl.
Shen Jingchuan obviously didn't expect that Shen Shuyi would know all this.
He looked at his daughter in astonishment and said subconsciously: "You have been in the Jade Buddha Temple for many years, how do you know what is going on in the court?"
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "Father, you forgot that when His Majesty ascended the throne, your daughter had not yet gone to the Jade Buddha Temple to recuperate. Besides, the Jade Buddha Temple is frequented by officials and their families, so your daughter would have heard them talk about it to some extent."
Hearing this, Shen Jingchuan was relieved and nodded, saying, "You are right."
Before Zhao Derong's death, Emperor Qianwu had not yet ascended the throne, and the Shen family had a good relationship with the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion.
But later, Emperor Qianwu ascended the throne, the Qingyuan Marquisate lost its power, and with the death of Zhao Derong, they lost contact with the Qingyuan Marquisate.
"Since you know this, you should know that the Qingyuan Marquisate is not in use by His Majesty right now. If we interact too much with them, we may implicate our family."
Shen Jingchuan looked straight at the girl in front of him and felt that she was quite intelligent. He didn't mind explaining a few more words to her.
Shen Shuyi said: "But my daughter thinks that's not the case."
"Oh? Tell me about it." Shen Jingchuan was about to speak, but paused and said, "Forget it, come with me to the study."
"Yes."
On the way, the two did not speak again until they returned to Shen Jingchuan's study.
Shen Shuyi couldn't help but take a look.
Although Shen Jingchuan was bent on climbing up the social ladder, he was not a pleasure-seeking person, and the decoration of his study was quite elegant.
Passing by a plain and elegant ink-wash screen, there is a five-meter-wide antique display cabinet standing against the wall, filled with a wide variety of books.
In front of the antique shelf was a large rosewood long table. On one side of the long table were many books, and on the other side was an exquisite golden eight-treasure incense burner.
There are all the four treasures of the study, including pens, ink, paper and inkstones. A few pots of green bamboo are placed in the corner, and several blue and white Ru kiln porcelain vases are also placed just right.
Further in, there is a soft couch next to a small low table, and at the innermost there is a bed for resting, hung with crimson curtains, and all the necessary items are neatly arranged.
"Tell me, what do you think?" Shen Jingchuan asked in a gentle voice.
Shen Shuyi said bluntly: "My daughter dares to ask father, the second prince and your majesty were brothers from the same mother, but he not only did not support your majesty, but supported your majesty's opponent. But in the end, why did your majesty still spare my uncle's life?"
After all, judging from the camp, it was clear that the Qingyuan Marquisate was in the enemy camp of Emperor Qianwu.
Given Emperor Qianwu's ruthlessness, he should have wiped out the entire enemy.
But he didn't. Instead, he kept the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion until now. And from the current perspective, Emperor Qianwu didn't seem to have any intention of taking action against the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion.
Shen Jingchuan said slowly, "Of course it's because your majesty and the second prince are of the same blood. Even though the second prince does not support him to inherit the throne, they are brothers from the same mother after all."
Shen Shuyi nodded and continued, "In other words, my daughter thinks that Your Majesty is a man who values love."
Shen Jingchuan was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting her to speak like this.
Shen Shuyi looked straight at him with her almond-shaped eyes, neither humble nor arrogant, and said calmly: "Although the Second Prince is dead, Your Majesty has never had any regrets in his heart. Since he did not take action against the people around the Second Prince, it shows that he values friendship and loyalty."
"So my daughter thinks that although the Qingyuan Marquisate is not favored, others can distance themselves from it, but the Shen family should not."
Shen Shuyi's words made Shen Jingchuan frown.
He had indeed never considered the issue from this perspective before.
Then, Shen Shuyi continued, "Shuyi's biological mother has passed away. If father values friendship, the Shen family should often visit the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion and take good care of him."
"Everyone knows that the Qingyuan Marquisate has fallen into decline and there is nothing left to gain. But they are still doing something they know is impossible. What does this mean?"
Shen Jingchuan's Adam's apple moved slightly, and he was shocked by the girl's pair of dark eyes. He said slowly: "It shows that the Shen family does not pursue power and wealth, and values friendship and loyalty."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "That's right. Therefore, if His Majesty saw it, not only would he not be angry at the Shen family, but he would think that Daddy is capable of great use."
Hearing this, Shen Jingchuan's heart beat faster for some reason, and he suddenly regretted why he hadn't thought of this before!
This is true. Others cut ties with the Qingyuan Marquisate because they have no relationship with them, but they are related by marriage to the Shen family.
If I cut off all ties with you just because of your Majesty's attitude, I'm afraid your Majesty will think that I'm heartless and ungrateful, and that I only seek profit and avoid harm!
"But the Shen Mansion and the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion have not been in contact for many years. I'm afraid it's too late now."
Speaking of this, Shen Jingchuan couldn't help but feel annoyed, feeling that he had missed an opportunity that had come right to him.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said gently, "It's not too late."
Shen Jingchuan said anxiously: "Hurry up and tell me."
Inexplicably, up to this moment, Shen Jingchuan has been led by Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi's voice was cold and clear, and she said slowly: "My daughter has been practicing in the Jade Buddha Temple for many years, and my eldest brother is bedridden. Even if my father wanted to visit us, he would not be able to meet us, so he could only send some gifts to show his gratitude."
"Today, my cousin asked for help at Prince Duan's Mansion, and my daughter also returned safely from the Jade Buddha Temple. Dad knows that the Marquis' Mansion did not blame the Shen family, so of course he should be grateful for their kindness and come to pay a visit."
After Shen Shuyi finished speaking, Shen Jingchuan couldn't help but slam the table and stand up: "Okay, okay!"
Yi Jie'er was right. He had not been to Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion in these years because his wife died early, his eldest son suffered, and his second daughter suffered from the cold. He felt ashamed and had no face to meet them.
Now that the Marquis's family has put aside their past grudges and offered help, and his daughter has returned safely, he should remember their kindness and pay a visit!
After hearing these words, Shen Jingchuan just felt that it was really wonderful.
And most importantly, the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion is still in decline, and His Majesty seems to have no intention of re-employing the Zhao family.
In this way, he was on good terms with the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion at this time, still without any ulterior motive, and was still able to show his friendship.
"In that case, daddy will go on this trip with you tomorrow, and prepare generous gifts, and the ceremony should be grand!" Shen Jingchuan's eyes sparkled.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "It just so happens that there have been a lot of things going on these days, which are not good for Daddy and the Shen family's reputation. Daddy will accompany his daughter on this trip. I believe that even if some bad rumors reach His Majesty's ears, this matter can help change His Majesty's impression of Daddy."