"What the mother taught is that it is the daughter-in-law's fault." Shen Xinyan had no choice but to continue to admit her mistakes honestly.
With her posture so low, it was hard for the Eldest Princess to say anything. After all, in the past few years, apart from having nothing to do, and not taking the initiative to take a concubine and raise the house for her husband, this daughter-in-law has nothing to dissatisfy her.
Especially because of the matter of Yunfu, the relationship between the British government and Concubine Rui has been strengthened, and even His Majesty appreciates it a lot. With such a relationship, she will be old for a hundred years in the future, so there is no need to worry about the Duke's government. Lost royal favor.
"As for the matter of Lianxiang, since Junhang has already dealt with it, this matter is considered to be in the past. But now that Junhang has no one around, you, as a wife, should know what to do. Pick a good-natured woman another day If you can give birth to a boy and a half girl, Brother Lin won't have a brother to support you in the future." The Eldest Princess' tone softened a lot.
"Yes, mother is right." Shen Xinyan responded.
The Eldest Princess has been staring at her closely, seeing that there is no trace of reluctance on her face, let alone perfunctory herself, she is a little satisfied.
"In that case, you go back!"
"Yes, my daughter-in-law is leaving." After bowing her knees and walking out of the house, Shen Xinyan rubbed her forehead.
On the way back to Funing Courtyard, I met Mrs. Yang head-on, and Mrs. Yang walked over with a smile on her face, knowingly asking, "Where did the second sister-in-law come from?"
"Third brothers and sisters have been waiting for so long, is it possible that they still don't know where I came from?" She also replied with a smile.
Yang Shi was choked by her, feeling a little uncomfortable, and simply said: "I said that mother is also true, those foxes have dismissed the matter, what's the big deal. Second sister-in-law, don't you think so?"
"Third siblings are right. Since that's the case, why don't you get rid of those 'humeizi' in your yard first, so as not to poke your heart every day."
Yang smiled dryly.
Shen Xinyan ignored her and walked past her with a slight smile.
Mrs. Yang hurriedly followed, and asked casually, "How is Princess Changning's illness? At such a young age, Huli Pala is so seriously ill. Wouldn't it be compatible with Brother Lin?"
"Whether the horoscope is compatible or not, before this marriage is settled, an eminent monk was asked to check the horoscope." Shen Xinyan frowned.
"Scary, even gods doze off sometimes, and this eminent monk is also a human being, maybe he really made a mistake!" Yang disapproved.
"This marriage is not a joke, if it's really a mismatch..."
"Third brothers and sisters speak carefully!" Shen Xinyan's face darkened all of a sudden.
Seeing that she was obviously quite displeased, Yang Shi didn't dare to say any more.
Although she always wanted to see Shen Xinyan's jokes every now and then, if she really wanted to offend the other party severely, she would definitely not dare.
"Ma'am, are you really planning to pick someone for the Duke?" Chunliu couldn't help asking after returning to the house.
"Of course it's true. Is it possible that I still dare to lie to my mother?" Shen Xinyan asked in surprise.
"But, but it took a lot of effort to leave one Lianxiang, and I have to add a few more, wouldn't it be an embarrassment for myself?" Chunliu murmured.
Shen Xinyan smiled.
People, she must choose, as for whether Wei Junhang accepts the choice, it is none of her business. If the husband disagrees, how can a wife force someone to her side? That's not what a good wife does.
Besides, on this point, she still has a lot of trust in Wei Junhang. After all, when their husband and wife relationship was mediocre, he didn't want those women. In the past few years, their husband and wife relationship has improved, and he no longer has this reason.
Chunliu didn't understand what she was thinking, but seeing that she didn't take it seriously, he felt relieved.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with listening to Madam.
Seeing that she didn't ask any more questions, Shen Xinyan couldn't help laughing, and suddenly remembered the strange words she heard when her soul wandered after death in her previous life, and thought that someone once commented that Chunliu was her dog's leg, with no sense of right and wrong.
Now that I think about it, it seems to be true.
In the eyes of this girl, whatever the madam does is right, she will do whatever the madam tells her to do. As for the reason and the like, she will listen if the madam wants to say it, and she will not force it if the madam doesn't want to say it.
Shen Xinyan couldn't tell whether such a girl was good or bad for her master, but she knew that when everyone betrayed her, she was the only person by her side who would never leave her.
She can doubt anyone in this world, but she completely trusts her alone.
After Wei Junhang came back, Shen Xinyan wanted to ask him where he sent Lianxiang, but she gave up after thinking about it.
It was Wei Junhang who took the initiative to tell her that Lianxiang and the father of the child in her womb had been fulfilled, and now the two have been assigned to the most remote village, and they will not be allowed to return to the capital for the rest of their lives.
Shen Xinyan was a little surprised, and stared at him with a strange expression, and after a while said slowly: "The magnanimity of the Duke really surprised me."
It was covered by a green cloud, yet they would let those two go so gently.
Wei Junhang smiled, and pinched the corner of her mouth affectionately: "There's no surprise, although Lianxiang did something wrong, but for the sake of her safety and security for so many years, besides, that big cow is willing to marry her, It seems that he is a responsible person, so what if he fulfills them."
"As for that old woman...then there's no need to let her know that Lianxiang might be able to live a peaceful life away from their family."
Shen Xinyan nodded.
Anyway, after today's scene, the eldest princess would not spare that old woman lightly, no matter what her motives were for making a scene, the eldest princess would not allow such a restless servant in the mansion.
In addition, in the eyes of the eldest princess today, Lianxiang made a big mistake. Not only did her family not keep their tails between their legs, but they even made a fuss. It's no wonder that the eldest princess would spare them.
"There is one more thing. Mother is sorry that you have no one to serve you, so let me pick a few good-looking girls to show off." Shen Xinyan said again.
Wei Junhang was startled for a moment, then looked at her nervously, and saw that she was smiling, and there was no expression of displeasure on her face, nor did she seem to have been wronged. That is, as for whether I accept it or not, that is my business."
Shen Xinyan smiled lightly, knowing that he would say that.
"If you really like it, there's nothing wrong with staying. After all, you are a dignified Duke, so how can you not have someone to wait around you?" She said with a smile.
Wei Junhang couldn't help but laugh.
"I'm not a three-year-old child, why can't I have someone to wait on me?"
The husband and wife were chatting and laughing, and they had exposed the matter.
***
"These are the wishes of your sister and Cousin Hui. Here is your grandmother's, and this is your mother's and your father's. The princess is leaving, and it will take a few years to come back. You give us a gift, It can be regarded as the best of friendship." On this day, Shen Xinyan explained to her son in detail.
Wei Chenglin nodded: "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely send the princess to you."
Concubine Ning didn't know where she heard the news a few days ago, she only said that Yunyan Mountain is very suitable for recuperation, she entrusted people everywhere, and planned to send Princess Changning to Jingci Temple on the mountain to recuperate her body.
As the future husband of Princess Changning, Wei Chenglin decided to personally escort the princess there at Shen Xinyan's request.
"I just hope that the princess can really take good care of her body." Shen Xinyan sighed.
"Mother, don't worry, with so many people caring for her, the princess will surely survive this calamity." Wei Chenglin comforted her softly.
"I hope so!" After all, Shen Xinyan still felt a little heavy in her heart, she managed to pull herself together and gave a few words of advice before letting him leave.
Wei Chenglin didn't come back until after noon the next day, and when he returned, he handed her an exquisite brocade box: "Mother, Princess Changning entrusted me to hand this over to you."
Shen Xinyan took it by accident, but didn't open it, but asked, "Did the princess arrive safely?"
"Mother, don't worry, she has arrived safely. The prince and princess have arranged everything in the nunnery. The Princess only needs to rest assured and recuperate."
"That's good, you're tired too, go back and rest first!"
"Okay, baby, leave!"
It was only after Wei Chenglin left that Shen Xinyan slowly opened the brocade box in her hand, and when a phoenix jade pendant was exposed inside, her expression changed drastically, and when she saw the letter pressed by the jade pendant, she opened it with trembling hands. , his face turned ugly again, and he ordered someone to call Wei Chenglin back.
Wei Chenglin went back and forth, and when he came in, he found his mother's face was ugly, and just about to ask, Shen Xinyan asked eagerly: "Are you sure the princess asked you to give this brocade box to me? Did she hand it over?"
Wei Chenglin nodded: "It was indeed handed over to me by the princess himself, and asked me to hand it over to my mother after returning home."
"Mother, but is there something wrong with what's inside?" He didn't understand.
Not right, of course not! Quite wrong! Big mistake!
"The princess, does she have anything else to say to me?"
"The princess only said that if mother sees what's inside, she will understand." Wei Chenglin replied honestly.
Shen Xinyan was stunned, speechless for a long time.
Just handing things over to Wei Chenglin in private, does this mean that this is the intention of Princess Changning himself
After Wei Chenglin left, she sat on the couch and sighed for a long time.
Because he was worried that if he died due to illness, Wei Chenglin would end up with the reputation of being a wife-restraint, so did he decide to call off the marriage
After making this decision, she should have discussed it with Concubine Ning, but Concubine Ning didn't seem to agree, that's why she returned the token privately today.
Really... What should I ask her to say? This silly girl, it's not that she's not good enough for Brother Lin, but seriously, it's because Brother Lin is not good enough for her!
Shen Xinyan was not surprised when Concubine Ning suddenly came to the door the next morning, presumably she knew what her daughter was doing in private.
She handed the brocade box back to Concubine Ning in person, and said slowly: "I like this child Changning very much, and so does my mother. It would be a blessing to the British government and also to the dog if he could marry her as his wife."
Seeing her like this, Concubine Ning's expression was complicated. After a long time, she sighed in a low voice and pushed the brocade box back to her again: "That girl has always been stubborn, and no one can stop her from making decisions. If I take it back , when she finds out, wouldn't that add another worry? In the end, it's still her blessing."
Shen Xin's face changed slightly, and she was about to say something to make it up, when Concubine Ning waved her hand and interrupted her: "I'm only interested in your Brother Lin, the children of the whole capital, for this marriage, the prince and I both agree. One thousand and ten thousand are happy, but now... to tell you the truth, the imperial physicians in the palace are helpless to deal with her illness. Sending her to Yunyan Mountain is just a helpless move, and I also want to fight it anyway. .”
"... This marriage, according to her wishes, let's call it quits!"