Chapter 2436: Capture
Chapter 2436: Capture
Editor: Henyee Translations
The old maids assigned to serve the Princess Consort had been carefully selected, ensuring that no one could remove her from North Park.
Whether she was willing or unwilling, or even if she wished to end her own life, it mattered to no one.
She would never see anyone again.
She repeatedly demanded to see Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan, but her pleas were ignored.
One of the old palace maids serving her warned that if she continued her outbursts, she would be forced to drink a bowl of mute medicine.
Fearful, angry, and hateful, the Princess Consort finally fell silent, realizing she would never leave this place for the rest of her life.
Her grandson had been taken away by Shao Yunduan.
As the last remaining bloodline of the former Crown Prince, Shao Yunduan had ensured he received proper education and care. He had no intention of eradicating the child.
Shao Yunduan had claimed the Great Qin Empire fair and square. If his own child proved incapable, the empire would eventually fall into the hands of someone else. But if his child was capable, there was no reason to fear or not tolerate the bloodline of the former Crown Prince.
Qiao Xuan shared Shao Yunduan’s view: since the former Crown Prince had treated him well, his bloodline deserved consideration.
Of course, if the child grew up to follow a destructive path, the responsibility would fall solely on him.
The Princess Consort’s two confrontations had caused no visible disruption, and soon, no one mentioned them anymore.
Meanwhile, Hang Xingshan, following the Princess Consort’s lead, uncovered Tian Shanshan’s weaknesses. Whether it was the Princess Consort’s disruptive actions at Qianqing Palace or the Flower Appreciation Feast, it all traced back to Tian Shanshan.
Old Master Tian, shocked and furious, slapped Tian Shanshan, his heart heavy. His daughter had been excessively spoiled, leading her to act recklessly and jeopardize the entire Tian family.
Using this as a pretext, Shao Yunduan expelled the Tian Family from the capital.
Tian Shanshan had intended to use Shao Liulang to cause trouble, but time was not on her side.
Under Shao Yunduan’s direction, Hang Xingshan also held Shao Liulang accountable. Consequently, Shao Liulang was expelled from the capital and could no longer hold an official position.
Shao Yunduan arranged for both Tian Shanshan and Shao Liulang to be escorted back to the Shao Family village.
The village, filled with Shao Yunduan’s loyal supporters, made Tian Shanshan powerless.
In fact, her continued troublemaking was convenient for them—it provided an opportunity to remove her altogether.
Shao Liulang had been an ambitious official, dreaming of making a name for himself. He found it unbearable to leave the capital under such circumstances.
However, his collusion with the former Princess Consort and the resulting chaos left him vulnerable. Had he not been the Emperor’s cousin, both he and the Tian Family would have faced harsher consequences, possibly even death or long-term exile.
The court and the public lauded the Emperor’s decisiveness, though some criticized him for his harshness. Shao Liulang felt deeply aggrieved by the situation.
He resented Shao Yunduan for never giving him any advantages, feeling unjustly criticized.
He took his frustration out on Tian Shanshan, whom he had previously flattered to secure his future. Now, with her having become a source of chaos and burden, he no longer saw any reason to be deferential.
He harbored intense hatred toward Tian Shanshan, blaming her for their predicament. He was infuriated by her arrogance and how she had refused him even after their long marriage. His anger drove him to contemplate using force against her.