After the vicious adoptive mother gave up, the scumbag children regretted it

Chapter 396 The Regent's Guilty Conscience

Shen Nanzhi sent Gao Yulong away and then wanted to send Shen Kening home. Suddenly, she felt a little strange. Why did she want to send two women home?

She is clearly a weak and helpless little girl, and she should be protected by a man? How did she become someone else's caregiver?

"This County Lady Gao has had a hard life. She lost her husband, left behind two children, and has to take care of her seriously ill and paralyzed mother-in-law. I really admire her."

Shen Kening saw the misfortune of marriage in her and felt a little sad. She didn't want to get married anymore.

In fact, she had been looking forward to getting married, because Duke Shen and Princess Anguo were very happy, and she also wanted to find a man like her father, have children, and live a happy life.

But now she was a little scared. Apart from her parents, she didn't see many happy families. Unfortunately, she didn't know that there were hidden bombs in her parents' relationship, which might explode at any time.

Shen Nanzhi looked strange: "Do you sympathize with County Lady Gao? Do you think she's not having a good life?"

"Isn't it? Her sister-in-law from her natal family plotted against her, and she has lost her husband's family too. Her two children are still so young. How pitiful."

"You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish? You are still naive."

"Is not it?"

"It's really not."

"Sister Nanzhi, please tell me."

"I can't tell you. This is County Lady Gao's secret. If you want to know, you can ask her. I won't tell you."

"Oh, can I go and play with her? Will she..."

"No, if we talk about being miserable, she is more miserable than you, but she was able to find the most suitable way out of adversity, and she is able to live a free life today, which is already very good.

The Salesian Home also needs help, and needs someone like Gao County Master who is famous, resourceful, and smart. It won't hurt if you get in touch with her more."

Out of curiosity, Shen Kening frequently made appointments with Gao Yulong to go out and play, and also went to the orphanage to help, and their relationship gradually improved.

When Shen Kening found out about Gao Yulong’s past at her husband’s house, she was extremely surprised. How could there be such a secret?

She is so smart, but also so cruel.

Gao Yulong told her almost everything except the death of County Magistrate Jiang. The Jiang family was too bullying and had a mistress who murdered her and her child. Her mother-in-law was even more vicious and inhuman. It was her retribution that she was now paralyzed in bed.

The reason why Jiang's mother was paralyzed was because she was angry with Gao Yulong. Gao Yulong brought her concubine and mistress to her yard and let them live under the same roof. They fought against each other all day long. Finally, the concubine was accidentally beaten to death by Jiang's mother, and she also had a stroke due to anger.

Although the two children were innocent, having such parents was their original sin. Gao Yulong gave them to the Jiang family, left a sum of money for them to take care of them as they grew up, and would no longer be involved in the affairs of their family.

As for whether they are dead or alive, and whether they can grow up safely, that is not Gao Yulong's concern.

The reason why they were not killed was that they did not want to be tainted with the sin of killing and ruin their own fortunes. It was also for the sake of the children. Gao Yulong did not want to become a cruel and cold-blooded person. This was the best way to resolve the issue.

Shen Nanzhi felt a little more relaxed. Since Shen Ke Ning had new friends, she had no time to come and play with him.

However, Qi Yunxu felt a little guilty recently and bought her some gifts every day when he came back. Sometimes it was her favorite snacks, sometimes it was jewelry, and sometimes it was a bouquet of flowers. In short, he never came empty-handed.

Shen Nanzhi received another gift of silk fabric from him, which was a tribute. She couldn't help but ask, "You've been so attentive recently. I always feel like you've done something bad to make it up to me. Do you want to confess?"

Qi Yunxu panicked instantly. How did she know that?

Shen Nanzhi seemed to be smiling, thinking that something must be wrong when things were abnormal. This man was not a liar, and his thoughts were written on his face. Shen Nanzhi was more familiar with him than himself, so how could he not see it?

"I see you are investigating Concubine Ning's affairs. Is there anything you want to ask me?"

"Concubine Ning? Oh, I'm just curious. After all, she is Ali's biological mother. I have to know more about her. What's wrong? I can't see it?"

"No, those reports are not all accurate. Although Li Yuning and I have known each other since childhood, we are not close. It is not as bad as what is said outside."

Shen Nanzhi understood that he was afraid that she would bring up the fact that he liked Concubine Ning. She said with a stern face, "Why is it unpleasant? They are all good words, childhood sweethearts, talented man and beautiful woman, mutual affection, made in heaven, which one is unpleasant?"

Qi Yunxu's face turned pale. She knew this would happen. She was angry.

"They are just talking nonsense because they are bored. I went to the battlefield to gain experience when I was fourteen. At that time, Li Yuning was already engaged. She had high standards and didn't like anyone. In the end, she entered the palace for selection and married my brother.

Later, my brother was not in good health, so he summoned me back to Beijing. I rarely saw her, except for a few greetings during festivals. There was really nothing else. "

Shen Nanzhi believed it, but just wanted to see Qi Yunxu's anxious and nervous look. "Well, if that's the case, why are you feeling guilty?"

"I'm not afraid that you'll think too much. I can explain anything you want to know."

Shen Nanzhi leaned close to his ear and asked, "Then I want to know if you have a maid? How many women have you favored? Can you tell me honestly?"

Qi Yunxu's eyes were deep, "Nanzhi, can I understand that you are teasing me?"

"No, I'm asking you seriously, don't think too much."

"Who do you think I can favor? Am I such a person who doesn't care about meat or vegetables?"

Shen Nanzhi smiled charmingly: "Do I understand that our Regent is still a virgin? Come to think of it, those women took advantage of the Regent's bed. The Regent must protect himself. Boys are also dangerous."

Qi Yunxu was so angry that he laughed, "I'm in danger? I think you're playing with fire? If you keep looking at me like this, who will be in danger?"

"Really? I'm afraid, will you bully me, Regent?"

Qi Yunxu took a deep breath, this witch!

……

At the next morning court session, the young emperor felt that something was wrong with his uncle, but he couldn't tell what. The corners of his mouth seemed a little swollen, he was always distracted, and he kept grinning unconsciously, as if he was possessed by an evil spirit.

"Prince Regent, the palace banquet for the Great Jin Princess is ready and can be held at any time. What time do you think is suitable?"

"Regent?"

"Regent……"

The official from the Ministry of Rites called out several times, but Qi Yunxu didn't come back to his senses. It was only when the little emperor kicked him that Qi Yunxu looked up: "What?"

The official from the Ministry of Rites had no choice but to repeat the question. Qi Yunxu said, "According to the custom, we should choose a date. Do you need to ask me about this? Now that there is nothing else to do, let's adjourn the court."

The court officials looked at each other. What was wrong with the regent? He couldn't wait to leave the court. This had never happened before.

"I'm waiting to retire."

It is a good thing to leave the court. No one does not look forward to getting off work early. Standing for an hour or two is very unfriendly to the old ministers.

As we age, our kidneys are not in good condition and we can’t hold our urine. Some people even have to pee. Fortunately, we have robes to block it so no one can see it. But it is very uncomfortable to wear wet underwear.

The Regent did a good thing today by not making the old ministers wet their pants.