Reborn, seduced the prince and killed his wife to become his favorite concubine

Chapter 155: Guess again, you might get it right this time

Everyone present, except Yan Chu, wanted Shen Jie to die.

But he won't give in, and the case hasn't been decided yet, so who would dare?

After a while, Liu Yu decided to imprison Shen Jie first, and then continue to investigate the case until the whole case was solved.

But he also stated in court that the case would be reported to the emperor immediately, and that the Dali Temple was strictly prohibited from investigating the case further. He also asked the Dali Temple to hand over the case file immediately. As the suspect's biological father, Shen Wang must avoid suspicion.

Shen Zhishu watched his brother being sent to prison before returning to the Shen Mansion with his father and mother.

"Father, is there something strange about this incident?"

As soon as she got home, she couldn't wait to ask.

She wondered if her father thought the same as the prince.

"I have just thought about this for a long time. During these years of handling cases in Kyoto, I have indeed offended some prominent families. Perhaps this time it is your enemies who have come to seek revenge."

In a place like Kyoto where the power structures are so complicated, is it possible to solve cases without offending people?

So at this moment, Shen Wang’s thoughts were the same as Yan Chu’s.

This time, the case was not about the murderer's flawless actions, but about the fact that he was targeting the Shen family.

"Who will it be?"

At least she had to first confirm whether that person had any relationship with Su Rong.

"I might need some time."

But Shen Wang couldn't answer for a moment.

After all, he has offended quite a few people while handling cases over the years.

"Father, think about it carefully. As long as we know who it is, this case may not be difficult to solve. We can't frame my brother for something he didn't do."

"If you suspect anyone, father-in-law, please tell me and I will do my best to track them down."

Yan Chu also followed Shen Zhishu back, but he didn't say anything until Shen Zhishu spoke.

"Your Highness, if it weren't for you today, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have the chance to argue with my son. Perhaps this time it would really be a disaster for our Shen family. I really want to thank Your Highness for saving my life."

Shen Wang looked at this son-in-law of distinguished status.

I felt a little touched.

Although my daughter married him as a concubine, he was of noble status, so who would dare to seek marriage with him?

If we didn't rely on him today, with the current status of the Shen family, wouldn't anyone be able to step on them?

"We are a family, father-in-law, you don't have to be so polite. If anything happens to you, Shu'er will be sad, and I can't bear it."

Yan Chu's attitude is extremely good.

Shen Zhishu was a little surprised. When she looked up, she saw him gazing at her with tenderness in his eyes.

At this moment, no matter what he was thinking, Shen Zhishu was inexpressibly grateful for being able to talk to her family like this and to protect them.

I was also very moved by his appearance.

So on the way back in the carriage, she carefully leaned on his shoulder and snuggled in his arms.

"Thank you, my lord. I am so blessed to have met you."

If there was no Su Rong, if she had not come for revenge, perhaps she would have been very attentive and sincere in treating the prince well.

But unfortunately, Su Rong is alive and well.

"Lord Shen is a rare talent. He will definitely benefit the people with his presence in the court. So today, I have no choice but not to openly protect your elder brother. There must be justice in front of the people. Otherwise, even if Lord Shen continues to serve in the court in the future, I am afraid he will be hated by the people."

But Yan Chu felt ashamed to thank her.

With his status, he could have forced Liu Yu to release the man, or even taken Shen Jie away regardless of everyone's opinions.

But for the sake of the court, the people, and the future of the Shen family, he cannot act rashly.

"Zhishu understands. If it were me, I would be like the prince."

Even if Shen Jie was taken away regardless of the consequences, what good would come of it when the case was reported to the emperor?

So she felt that this way of handling it was the best.

Whether it is to the prince or the Shen family.

Shen Zhishu had absolutely no complaints.

If it were her, she would probably ask me like a madman, why do I have so many considerations and worries?

At that second, Yan Chu couldn't help but think of Su Rong.

I felt a little more irritated.

"It's still early, let's go to the restaurant and have dinner before going back."

He didn't want to go back, facing Su Rong's cold look.

"Order what you like. There's no rush for your brother's business."

Shen Zhishu was a little surprised.

I wanted to ask him, will he just ignore the princess?

But since he had said this, there was no need for her to be so tactless.

The two of them pretended not to think about Su Rong, went to a nearby restaurant, and ate in a private room.

Yan Chu really ordered a table of dishes that she often ate, which were very light, and a plate of salted shrimp.

"Your Highness has looked much thinner these days."

Shen Zhishu peeled it for him out of habit.

But this time he picked it up and fed it into her mouth.

"I originally asked for leave, but I had nothing to do at home, so I followed my father to handle state affairs. Naturally, it was more tiring than the days in the mountains."

She said it casually, but he answered it seriously.

Isn't it because Su Rong is making things difficult for him that he is exhausted?

"Did the emperor hand over the government affairs to the prince?"

This is strange. Didn't they reuse King Shuo? In such a short time, they restored the favor to the prince?

"My father's old illness has recurred recently, and he is powerless to handle state affairs. King Shuo is away on business, so I am the only one left."

Yan Chu explained with a smile that it was not what Shen Zhishu thought.

But even if his father had no choice but to make the decision, he didn't care.

"That prince must have worked really hard."

"Well, sometimes I don't come back until the evening."

He nodded and stared at her seriously, as if these words were to explain something.

Under such a gaze, Shen Zhishu couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

Although she didn't mind that he had been accompanying Su Rong these days, the fact that he came to explain specially, did it mean that he had a place for her in his heart at this time?

"Actually, I came home today for one thing. Your Majesty, do you still remember that time when I went out for a walk and met you by the pond..."

That was the time you lost control and forced yourself on me behind the rockery.

Yan Chu felt a little jealous and uncomfortable.

"I went to Tingfeng Tower and saw an unexpected person there. Your Majesty, guess who that person was?"

The familiar tone reminded Yan Chu of the expression on her face the last time she told him a shocking secret.

Is there some new secret?

Yan Chu immediately became interested.

"King Shuo?"

He was very thoughtful but asked cooperatively.

"It's him."

Unexpectedly, I guessed it right this time.

Yan Chu was stunned.

"So the person behind Tingfeng Tower is King Shuo?"

He guessed again.

"Father has already verified that Tingfeng Tower was purchased by King Shuo. On the surface, it is a restaurant business, but in fact it is collecting intelligence and providing King Shuo with useful information..."

This was Su Rong's original intention in establishing Tingfeng Tower.

Now, it’s not too much to say that it was King Shuo’s doing, right?