allonlinenovel Chapter 123 Adding chaos
Chapter 123 Adding chaos
Humph, the end of the month will soon be here, and that sickly guy won't live much longer. After the sickly guy's funeral is over, she will kill Shen Qingyu, this annoying little bitch, and let her accompany her short-lived brother.
"But father, if Aunt Liu doesn't go, and my sister goes alone, what if she gets bullied?"
Seeing Aunt Liu's face turning green with anger and Shen Xitong glaring at her viciously, Shen Qingyu suddenly felt in a good mood. Since she couldn't go, she would definitely have to drag Shen Xitong to stay in the mansion with her.
"My daughter just came from Hong'er's place. Seeing that mother is exhausted physically and mentally from taking care of Hong'er, I guess she has no intention of joining in the fun at Nanrong Mansion."
If Bai Ying doesn't go, how can Shen Xitong, a concubine's daughter, represent the entire Shen family?
Shen Xitong, without Bai Ying to take you there, even if you are talented and beautiful, and are valued by Master Nanrong and satisfied by Madam Nanrong, you will never be able to step into the gate of Nanrong Mansion.
Shen Chuanhe hesitated for a moment and did not respond to Shen Qingyu's words, because Shen Qingyu's words seemed to be spoken casually, but they embarrassed him.
Even if he wanted to propose Aunt Liu as his co-wife now, it would be too late for Madam Nanrong's birthday party in a few days. However, given Tong'er's illegitimate status, if she went to Nanrong's house alone, wouldn't it show that the Shen family was insincere? But Bai Ying didn't even take care of the affairs of the mansion now, let alone ask her to accompany Tong'er to Nanrong's house.
No wonder the eldest sister traveled thousands of miles to bring Xiao Jinyue, who was raised by her side, to Jinling Mansion. I'm afraid she was planning to form an alliance with the Nanrong family, so that her brother-in-law's career would be rapidly promoted from then on.
Alas, why is Tong'er so ignorant? If she could please her stepmother like Xiao Jinyue, wouldn't she also be a legitimate daughter now?
Shen Chuanhe secretly hated himself. It would be a shame if such a good opportunity was wasted. Young Master Nanrong was the best son-in-law for Tong'er in her life, both in terms of family background and appearance. He was also the eldest son-in-law favored by the Shen family. If he missed this opportunity, where could he find such a person in the future?
"Third brother, if you trust my elder sister, let me take Tong'er with me."
Bai Ying, who has the highest status among the women in the Shen family, is now only concerned about her beloved son who is dying of illness, while the legitimate daughter has not yet reached the age of marriage.
Shen Ruyan thought happily in her heart that although there were many young ladies from noble families in Jinling Prefecture, there were only a few who were truly talented. If she could keep Shen Xitong, who was a hindrance, under control, then her Jin Yue would have a greater chance of marrying Master Nanrong.
From the beginning to the end, Shen Ruyan did not take Shen Qingyu seriously and did not think that she would hinder Jin Yue's future. Firstly, Shen Qingyu had not yet reached the age of marriage, so Madam Nanrong would naturally exclude her and would not let Master Nanrong pay attention to her. Secondly, Shen Qingyu was plain in appearance and it was said that she could not read or even compose a complete poem. Which young master from aristocratic family would be interested in such a mediocre Miss Shen? Besides, this Miss Shen was notorious in Jinling Prefecture now, so the Nanrong family would not want such a woman who was immoral to be their young lady.
"How dare I trouble you, big sister? I will discuss this matter with my wife before making a decision."
Because of the rottenness of the new tea at Yuntaishan Tea House, Shen Chuanhe had suspected Shen Ruyan in his heart, but after all, he did not have complete certainty and sufficient evidence. Now that Manager Li is dead, the matter has come to nothing.
Besides, Shen Ruyan is married now. When she went to Nanrong Mansion, she naturally represented the Xiao family, not the Shen family. Could it be that the dignified Shen family of Jinling Mansion would be inferior to the Xiao family and follow behind the Xiao family? People who are not aware of the situation would think that the Shen family has fallen into decline, and that the affairs of the mansion have to be taken care of by a married woman.
Shen Chuanhe refused without hesitation, which made Shen Ruyan feel a little embarrassed. "I say, third brother, whether it is our Xiao family or the Shen family, as long as one of them is married to the Nanrong Mansion, isn't it the same? This is a good thing to keep in the family. I have told you that our two families are close relatives. No matter whether it is Xitong or Jinyue, if anyone is lucky enough to become the young lady of the Nanrong Mansion, the other family will help them."
The meaning of Shen Ruyan's words was very clear. Xiao Jinyue must be the young lady of the Nanrong Mansion. If Shen Chuanhe was more sensible, he should let his eldest daughter Shen Xitong help Xiao Jinyue at the birthday party of Madam Nanrong. By then, the Xiao family and the Nanrong family will be married, and the Xiao family will not forget the Shen family.
Otherwise, both sides will suffer and it will not benefit anyone.
Shen Ruyan used her identity as the prefect's wife to threaten Shen Chuanhe. Now that Shen Chuanhe had just recovered from a serious illness, he started coughing again out of anger.
Aunt Liu usually relies on Shen Chuanhe's favor to act arrogantly in the Shen family. Now that she sees Shen Chuanhe is a little afraid of Shen Ruyan, she naturally dares not speak at this critical juncture, for fear of angering Shen Ruyan, which would bring disaster to herself.
However, Shen Xitong had admired Nan Rongyan for a long time and wanted to marry Nan Rongyan. Seeing that Shen Chuanhe did not allow Shen Ruyan to bring her into the Nan Rong Mansion, she became anxious, "Dad, since the eldest aunt is willing to take her daughter, why don't you agree?"
Shen Xitong knew that Shen Ruyan must have bad intentions in taking her with her, but she ignored everything in order to see the man she had been thinking about.
"Your aunt has to take care of your cousin Jinyue, aren't you causing trouble for your aunt?"
Shen Xitong disregarded the occasion and ruined Shen Chuanhe's plan, which made Shen Chuanhe so angry that he was about to raise his hand to hit Shen Xitong, but Aunt Liu protected her.
Shen Chuanhe pointed at Aunt Liu and scolded, "How did you teach Tong'er on weekdays? A good young lady of the Shen family has abandoned her sense of propriety and integrity for a man?"
Shen Chuanhe scolded Shen Xitong for being disrespectful of propriety and righteousness, but Shen Xitong could not accept it. With tears in her eyes, she pointed at Shen Qingyu angrily, "Dad, if we are talking about propriety and righteousness, why don't you talk about her? She has brought shame to our entire Shen family. Now everyone in Jinling Mansion knows that our Shen family has an unfaithful second daughter who actually kidnapped a man and went up the mountain to do such a shameful thing!"
Shen Chuanhe tried his best to cover up the family scandal and did not want to mention the rumors that were spreading all over the Jinling Prefecture. But after Shen Xitong's shouting, with Shen Ruyan and Xiao Jinyue watching the joke, Shen Chuanhe's face became extremely gloomy.
It turns out that this Second Miss Shen is the woman who was rumored to be involved with Young Master Nanrong.
Xiao Jinyue secretly sized up Shen Qingyu and said with disdain in her heart, she doesn't look that good, with an ordinary and inconspicuous face. Looking at all the young ladies from the aristocratic families in Jinling Prefecture, who isn't three times more beautiful and delicate than her? How could Young Master Nanrong be interested in her? The rumors nowadays are too outrageous. Most likely, this Second Miss Shen was lucky and was on the same mountain with Young Master Nanrong for a few days, so the rumors were exaggerated and spread. In fact, it was completely false.
She naturally trusted Master Nanrong's character. Even if the Second Miss Shen stood naked in front of Master Nanrong, he would not even look at her. The more Xiao Jinyue thought about it, the angrier she became. She cursed inwardly, saying that it was all the fault of that ugly girl Shen Qingyu. Why did she go to Yuntai Mountain for no reason and ruined the reputation of Master Nanrong, who was like a banished immortal.