129Lord Shen is truly remarkable.
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Chapter 129 Lord Shen is truly amazing.
The three sat down and discussed the Fake Princess's fate.
Qin Guiru mused, "Lord Shen, this Fake Princess, after all, impersonated royalty, making her identity sensitive. Perhaps it's better to hand her over to the Ministry of Justice. Keeping her here is always a hidden danger."
Shen Yulou nodded, glancing at the Fake Princess.
"Gui Ru makes a good point."
"You impersonated the Princess of Yan State, a crime for which you cannot escape punishment. This Official will hand you over to the Ministry of Justice for sentencing. But rest assured, This Official will properly arrange for your child and will never let him suffer."
Upon hearing this, the Fake Princess knew she had no way out and tearfully kowtowed, accepting her fate.
Soon, people from the Ministry of Justice took her away.
After they had gone, Shen Yulou instructed Tao Hong, "Tao Hong, quickly go inform the Princess Consort to make a trip to the Ministry of Justice and bail out this Fake Princess. Remember, use some means to win people over."
Tao Hong acknowledged the order and left.
Qin Guiru frowned.
"What good can a mother of a child be? Why bother trying to win her over?"
"Could it be that you're captivated by her beauty?"
Shen Yulou was speechless, "Though I appreciate beauty, I wouldn't fall in love with just anyone, would I? Loving you alone already keeps me busy; how could I handle a few more?"
Qin Guiru's face immediately flushed with shyness.
"You... you shouldn't say such things!"
Shen Yulou was truly shameless, spouting words of love and affection so casually.
Qin Guiru felt embarrassed just listening to him, yet he spoke as if it were everyday conversation.
However... Qin Guiru's heart pounded wildly.
Hearing him say that, she was quite delighted.
Shen Yulou picked up his teacup and took a light sip.
"Gui Ru, do you know what 'a mother's strength' means? Once a woman has a child, she will unleash astonishing power. Today, she can impersonate a princess for her child; in the future, she will willingly shield me from a blade for her child."
Qin Guiru was startled.
"Really? I've never been a mother, so I can't understand what you mean."
Shen Yulou put down his teacup, a playful smile on his lips.
"If you wish to be a mother, I can certainly help with that."
Qin Guiru's cheeks flushed, and she lightly spat.
"Who needs your help!"
After saying that, she quickly ran off... After receiving Tao Hong's message, the Princess Consort did not act immediately but waited patiently.
It wasn't until deep into the night that she, accompanied by Qingqing, changed into common clothes and arrived at the imperial prison within the capital.
The prison guards, though surprised to see the Princess Consort, readily allowed her entry once they heard she was there for the Fake Princess, who was under Lord Shen's responsibility.
After all, Shen Yulou was currently enjoying immense favor in the palace, and no one dared to easily offend him.
Furthermore, Zhao Siyi, the Commandery Princess was a Princess Consort; even without a token, visiting a prisoner was something that could be accommodated.
Deep within the prison, it was damp and dark, with a mix of moldy and decaying smells.
The Fake Princess was curled up on the cold straw, her eyes blankly staring at the pitch-black ceiling of the cell.
Her child's face kept appearing in her mind, her heart twisted in agony, making it impossible for her to sleep.
Rats occasionally scurried across the dilapidated wooden bars, adding to the desolation.
Seeing this, Qingqing softly asked the Princess Consort, "Princess Consort, should we let her out now?"
The Princess Consort shook her head, her gaze deep: "Not yet."
She motioned for a jailer to come over and whispered a few instructions.
The jailer understood, walked to the Fake Princess's cell, roughly took away her leftover, spoiled rice bowl, and spoke with some impatience.
"Stop thinking about it, go to sleep! Lord Shen has already found new Parents for your child, and someone will come to take him away first thing tomorrow morning. You won't be seeing him again!"
Upon hearing this, the Fake Princess's body trembled violently, as if all her strength had been drained.
She opened her mouth but could not make a sound, tears rolling down like broken pearls, weeping uncontrollably.
Thinking of being separated from her flesh and blood forever, with no hope of ever seeing him again, despair instantly consumed her.
Just then, a clear, cold voice sounded from outside the cell: "So you're the one who impersonated a princess? You have quite some nerve."
The Fake Princess raised her tear-filled eyes, vaguely seeing two women standing outside the cell door. She had no strength to respond and continued to weep sorrowfully.
Qingqing stepped forward and sternly exclaimed, "How audacious! Do you not quickly pay your respects upon seeing the Princess Consort!"
The Fake Princess's crying stopped abruptly. She stared blankly at the Princess Consort, a hint of pleading in her eyes: "Princess Consort, can you let me see my child one more time?"
The Princess Consort looked at her coldly, her tone devoid of emotion: "Are you only content with seeing your child once?"
She paused, then added, "Do you wish to stay by your child's side for a long time?"
The Fake Princess's eyes widened suddenly, instantly igniting with hope. She struggled to crawl to the cell door, eagerly asking, "Princess Consort, are you going to save me? I'll do anything!"
The Princess Consort did not answer, merely gave her a quiet look, then turned and left the imperial prison directly.
"Princess Consort! Princess Consort!"
The Fake Princess desperately called out behind her, but no one paid attention.
She watched the Princess Consort's receding figure, then collapsed powerlessly in her cell, her eyes dimming once more.
The Princess Consort walked to the entrance of the imperial prison, took a silver ingot from her sleeve, gave it to the jailer, and whispered, "No special treatment for her, but don't let her die. Keep a close eye on her."
The jailer weighed the silver, nodded repeatedly, understanding perfectly: "Princess Consort, rest assured, this humble one understands."
Outside the imperial prison, Qingqing asked, puzzled, "Princess Consort, if you want to win people over, why not save her today? Why make her suffer a few more days inside?"
The Princess Consort smiled faintly: "We need to completely wear down her spirit, let her stay in the most desperate situation for a few more days. Only then will she be utterly devoted to us, loyal without question."
Upon hearing this, Qingqing was filled with admiration: "Princess Consort's foresight is thorough; Qingqing is not her equal. It's just... Princess Consort is so intelligent, why can't she use any tactics on Lord Shen?"
The Princess Consort's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this, and she gave Qingqing a chiding look.
"What nonsense! Lord Shen is a rare talent in the world, with a vision for all under heaven. How can one use petty tricks to scheme against him? With him, it must naturally be sincerity for sincerity."
When she spoke of Shen Yulou, her tone unconsciously softened, and her eyes filled with tenderness.
"He's still thinking of having me win people over at a time like this. Don't you think he's thinking of me all the time?"
The Princess Consort said to herself, a sweet smile on her lips.
Qingqing, listening beside her, couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly, yet respectfully replied aloud.
"When he's thinking of you, he should be thinking of you."
The Princess Consort smiled contentedly: "That's enough."
Qingqing:...Didn't she realize that was a pointless remark?
Qingqing was speechless; this Lord Shen truly had the Princess Consort wrapped around his finger.
The Princess Consort had not yet experienced 'encore' or 'hat-trick'; if she had, she would probably be even more devoted.
Alas, Lord Shen is truly impressive.
Speaking of which, Qingqing even missed the days of staying at the inn with Lord Shen