Chapter 532 Shen Cangzhu, do you choose family or your majesty?
Shen Cangzhu couldn't say anything to refute.
If you look back, you will find that Dachu has changed a lot in only four years.
It stood out from the Three Kingdoms, from being the weakest, to becoming more and more influential, and even having a vague tendency to take the lead.
These changes in Da Chu, accumulated together, will change again.
Qi and Wu were all afraid of Chu.
The balance among the three kingdoms of Chu, Qi, and Wu has actually been broken, and no one knows what changes will happen in the future.
These changes may be crises or opportunities.
The same is true for the future of the Shen family.
If Shen Shoufu can be the first assistant, how can he be a simple person? He has seen many things and knows them well.
"I know you can't accept it for a while. You should go back and think about it carefully and make a decision as soon as possible."
Shen Shoufu gave Shen Cangzhu time.
Now, Shen Cangzhu has two choices before him, family or His Majesty?
No, not your Majesty either.
To be more precise, you should choose your family or yourself.
When you choose a family, don't think about your own feelings. Your original hope is also ethereal. Go home obediently and shoulder your responsibilities.
This is what he should do. It is because of the Shen family that he is what he is today. Now that the Shen family has reached this point, it is time for him to contribute.
But he was unwilling to do so.
He didn't want to leave the palace just like that, give up on His Majesty completely, and regret it for the rest of his life.
Shen Shoufu glanced at Shen Cangzhu and paused slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Shen Cangzhu beat him to it.
"Grandpa, I don't think the Shen family has reached that point yet."
Therefore, he will not leave the palace just now.
But he didn't give up on the family. He continued to stay in the palace, but he didn't die. Chu Xingchen respected them and never restrained them. They all had more or less rights in their hands.
Therefore, he can also help the Shen family in the palace, and does not necessarily have to leave the palace.
After he finished speaking warmly, he smiled and praised Shen Shoufu again, "Besides, doesn't the Shen family still have a grandfather? As long as there is a grandfather, the Shen family will be fine."
"And there is Shen Rui. He will grow up soon. The child raised by his grandfather will definitely be very good. Besides, there are so many people in the clan, so things will get better as time goes by."
What he said was pleasant, but Shen Shoufu only replied lightly, "I will not stay in Feng'an City, I will return to Nanling Road."
Although Shen Cangzhu was born and raised in Feng'an City and has never been back a few times, Nanling Road is their hometown.
When Shen Shoufu retires and returns to his hometown, he should look like he is retiring and returning to his hometown.
When he gets old, he will drop his leaves and return to his roots, and he will cut off ties with those officials who are still in power, so that only they can return to their hometowns.
Only in this way can we stay away from the political situation and have no interest in political affairs.
He cannot stay in Feng'an City.
Otherwise, even if he does not want to form a clique behind his back for personal gain, he will still be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives.
"I have already asked people to pack their luggage. When the time comes, your father and mother will follow me back to Nanling Road and ask for release later."
Father Shen has always been inconspicuous. It is not that he is not outstanding, but his light has been suppressed by his grandfather. In order to avoid suspicion, he always wanted to show off.
Originally, as I got older and the time had come, I should have returned to Feng'an City to prepare for the future, but I couldn't do that now.
Shen Cangzhu felt heavy after hearing this, but after Shen Shoufu finished speaking, he asked people to prepare wine and food.
"We will leave soon, and we won't spread any news. Don't come to see us off. Just treat it as farewell today. You go and say goodbye to your mother, and then call your father over."
"Let's have a nice drink."
This time on Nanling Road, I don’t know when we will see each other again, maybe we will say goodbye forever.
Shen Cangzhu went to see Mrs. Shen with a heavy heart. Mrs. Shen was very sick and had no energy, but she was pleasantly surprised when she saw him.
I asked him if he had been affected in the palace, and he was relieved to find out that he hadn't.
She was very haggard, but she kept telling Shen Cangzhu not to think too much and to be happy.
She already knew that she would leave. Although her eyes were full of worry, she had been accustomed to being obedient and obedient throughout her life. She didn't understand many things in the court situation, so she didn't hold back.
After talking for a while, Shen Cangzhu left after seeing that she was tired.
Before leaving, he kowtowed and said, "The child is unfilial."
The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren were drinking, and the atmosphere was quite good. Shen Shoufu directly took out the wine from his collection.
Although Chu Xingchen said that it would be fine if he stayed for a few more days, looking at the time, Shen Shoufu still asked Shen Cangzhu to return to the palace first.
"If you don't want to leave the palace, just don't stay out overnight. To be Lord Shen, you have to behave like Lord Shen. Go back quickly."
Shen Cangzhu lowered his head and said nothing, only silently kowtowed in farewell.
Shen Cangzhu didn't know whether it was because of his emotions or because the wine was too strong, but he felt a little dizzy when he walked out of Shen Shoufu's yard.
He glanced at the Tongyuan and then at the Bamboo Courtyard where he lived before entering the palace.
Over the years since he entered the palace, the Bamboo Garden has remained the same. Some people have been withdrawn, but some people have been retained to clean and tidy it up every day.
He seems to be able to move in whenever he comes back.
You can still see the planted bamboos from a distance, and when the wind blows, a unique rustling sound can be heard at night.
The way Baopu looked at Shen Cangzhu, he was ready to go back to the Zhuyuan.
After all, every time he returns to Shen's house, Shen Jun will go back to his yard as long as he has time, whether it is to sit for a quarter of an hour or just take a walk.
But this time, after Baopu waited for a long time, he didn't see Shen Cangzhu move.
"Jun Shen?"
"You help me go for a run."
Shen Cangzhu spoke but did not go by himself.
After my grandfather and father and mother left, the yard would definitely not be as tidy as it is now, so this visit was probably the best one.
But he suddenly didn't dare to go.
"Baopu, go and count the bamboos for me. Are there more bamboos?"
"Help me get another copybook. I accidentally burned a corner of the copybook. I will take it to the palace." That was written by his grandfather himself.
"There are also paintings. Didn't I paint a painting for Zhuyuan before? Please take it out for me."
There is an inscription from my father on that painting.
"There is also a screen on the table with the word bamboo written on it. Take it out too."
It was a screen he drew and his mother embroidered for him.
"And...the yellow jade paperweight, please help me get it too." That was given to him by his brother.
After hearing this, Baopu hurriedly responded, "Yes, then Mr. Shen..."
"I'm waiting for you here. I'm dizzy. I just need to take a rest."
Shen Cangzhu looked at it and walked to the stone chair aside to enjoy the cool air.
The stone chair has been carved, but it retains its original style. In the Shen family's step-by-step arrangement, it can be regarded as a small scene.
After hugging Pu, he rested his hands on his hands and closed his eyes to relax. Suddenly he heard the sound of a particularly careful step and he came closer hesitantly.
Shen Cangzhu frowned, maybe because the Shen family was in chaos, someone dared to come forward.
He didn't open his eyes or make a sound, waiting for the man to realize and leave.
Unexpectedly, she hesitated and shouted carefully, "Young Master?"
The voice sounded familiar, but Shen Cangzhu still didn't want to pay attention.
The female voice rang again, "Master, will you leave the palace?"