Chapter 294 The Envoy of Daliang
Chapter 294 The Envoy of Daliang
Shen Li thought it made sense. Li Heng's previous reliance was nothing more than the Zhou family and the Shen family. Now that Zhou Zhen was in prison, his father would not do anything against the law. All things considered, his only support now might be the Empress.
However, the empress was out of favor and had no powerful maternal clan in court. Moreover, she had more than one son. Compared to rescuing Li Heng from prison, supporting Li Che was much easier.
Even so, Shen Li couldn't wait to kill him and avenge her husband.
Seeing her puffed-up face, Gu Chang'an couldn't help but pinch her cheek. His Ah Li was also cute when she was angry.
Shen Li was initially angry, but seeing that Gu Chang'an didn't seem to care, she couldn't help but smile helplessly. She leaned into his arms and offered a reason: "It's cold outside, I'm warming you up, my husband."
Gu Chang'an pretended not to see through her little thoughts and smiled indulgently: "Then thank you very much, A-Li."
After entering the palace, they took their seats according to their rank. Shen Li and Gu Chang'an were not in the front row. In front of them were members of the clan and some nobles whose ancestors had made contributions. Although they mostly held sinecure positions in the court now, their titles were still there.
Shen Li looked around and saw Xiao Qi and Lin Wan'er, who were representing their elders. The Xiao family held the title of Duke and the Lin family was the title of Marquis. Both of them were dressed in military uniforms, but they looked tense and a little awkward.
She thought for a moment and then instructed her maid to call Shen Yue over.
Shen Yue was taking her seat with her parents when she heard Lian Qiao call her, so she ran over and asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"
"Go and greet your cousin, ask how your grandfather is doing, and why he didn't attend," Shen Li said.
"Okay." Shen Yue was about to get up.
Shen Li then grabbed her arm and whispered in her ear, "Ask him if he had a fight with Wan'er?"
Shen Yue was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that her sister's purpose was not so simple.
She obeyed. Since they were cousins, it was perfectly normal for them to talk and chat together. And since Shen Yue was just a child, no one else would care.
Shen Li then looked at Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er was wearing a military officer's court robe, which looked good, but the black gauze hat made it look rather unattractive. Even worse than the clothes was her complexion.
She thought about altering a set of clothes for the female warrior later, and having the eldest sister sew one for her. This outfit didn't look very spirited, but luckily she had a pretty face, so she looked beautiful no matter how you looked at her.
However, the beauty's complexion looked rather ordinary, and when you met her gaze, you could only feel serious.
Even if you're arguing, does it have to come to this?
Shen Yue returned quickly. After telling her about the recent situation of Duke Xiao Zhan, she lowered her voice and said, "Sister, my cousin said that there is a man named Yuwen He among the envoys of the Great Liang Dynasty."
"Who?" Shen Li couldn't remember for a moment, but the name sounded vaguely familiar.
Shen Yue shook her head slightly: "That's all my cousin has to say."
Shen Li pondered carefully. Gu Chang'an, who had been watching her closely, asked in a low voice, "What happened?"
"I remember now." Shen Li's expression turned serious as she realized what had happened.
Yuwen He was the vanguard of the Great Liang Dynasty, known for his immense strength. He once single-handedly stormed the city, and Lin Wan'er was with him to fight the enemy.
She captured the person, but gave the credit to Lin Wan'er.
Others might not know, but Yuwen He might not mistake the two of them for each other.
Claiming military merits without authorization is a serious crime, and relinquishing military merits is also a crime of deceiving the emperor. No wonder Lin Wan'er looked so solemn.
After thinking it over, Shen Li looked at Lin Wan'er, gave her a reassuring look, and shook her head slightly.
As long as they refuse to admit it.
Who would believe the one-sided story of Yuwen He, an enemy general?
Even if you believe it, there is no evidence.
It's not that easy to expose them.
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