"I really have something to worry about." Shen Wan replied with a wry smile.
Chang Zaiqing patted Shen Wan's hand and said with a smile, "Master, if you have any troubles, you might as well tell me, maybe I can be of any help."
Shen Wan glanced at Chang Zaiqing's belly, and although he couldn't see anything at the moment, he still said: "Forget it, it's just the right thing for you to take good care of your body in the mansion. Why bother with these complicated and trivial matters, besides, they are all affairs of the DPRK and China. "
Chang Zaiqing was not discouraged, she smiled and said, "Before entering the door, the master regarded me as a confidant, and he would always tell me about troubles. Whether it was trivial matters in the backyard or matters in the court, it was never like that. It's like this now. Why is it not as good as before when I enter the door now?" She shook her head and said, "I don't only know the boudoir daughter who sews clothes and picks flowers in the backyard. Although she is not very smart, two people think together, it is better than one person. It's a lot easier to think about. Sir, might as well talk to me."
These gentle words of hers actually went to Shen Wan's heart. Chang Zaiqing was different from Chen Rouqiu. Chen Rouqiu was a true "loving wife". Although she was gentle and graceful in the past, she would never interfere in Shen Wan's career. At a time when Shen Wan was proud of her career, it was very good to have such a sweet wife who abides by her duty. But once something went wrong, in the officialdom, Chen Rouqiu couldn't help at all.
Chang Zaiqing is different. Before Shen Wan and Chang Zaiqing hadn't made up their minds, they were friends with Chang Zaiqing. The two were chatting and talking about everything. Chang Zaiqing has a lot of knowledge and can even talk about the affairs of the court. Shen Wan admires her very much.
Hearing what Chang Zaiqing said at this moment, Shen Wan's heart suddenly moved slightly.
Chang Zaiqing not only has his own opinions on matters of the imperial court, but more importantly, Chang Zaiqing is still a woman. How to get Shen Miao to marry Zhou Wang, there are too many twists and turns. If it was two years ago, when Shen Miao’s temperament had not changed drastically, then it would have been easy. Just a few words in front of Shen Miao would be able to agitate, but now it is not possible. Moreover, the relationship with the big room was tense, and it was impossible to start with Shen Xin. This kind of marriage, perhaps only ask Chang Zaiqing this woman to get the harvest.
Thinking of this, Shen Wan looked at Chang Zaiqing and asked tentatively, "If I want Fifth Sister to marry His Royal Highness King Zhou, what do you think should be done?"
"His Royal Highness Zhou?" Chang Zaiqing was stunned for a moment, then asked curiously, "Why do you want Fifth Young Lady to marry Zhou Wang?"
Shen Wan laughed and said, "I said so casually." Although he now regards Chang Zaiqing as his own woman, he must be careful when handling matters for King Ding.
He didn't say that, Chang Zaiqing was also a smart person, and he understood it quickly, but he didn't bother about the matter, he said, "Miss Shen is the beloved daughter of General Shen, the one who holds her in the palm of your hand, and now His Royal Highness King Zhou But she already has a princess, if Fifth Young Miss Shen gets married, she will be a side concubine at most, General Shen and Madam Shen will definitely not agree."
Shen Wan frowned, nodded, and looked a little troubled.
Chang Zaiqing saw it in his eyes, and his heart moved slightly.
Shen Miao married King Zhou, no matter what, being a side concubine was definitely not a good thing for Shen Miao. Although Chang Zaiqing did not understand what Shen Wan's idea was, he was certain that once this matter was accomplished, Shen Miao would only have no good fruit to eat. Chang Zaiqing felt a little uneasy in her heart when she thought that the beautiful girl's clear eyes seemed to be able to read people's hearts. Not knowing why, Chang Zaiqing had an instinctive fear and unease towards Shen Miao, as if Shen Miao's existence would have unforeseen consequences for her. Chang Zaiqing is also someone who seeks safety, so if Shen Miao can be dealt with, it may not be a good thing for her.
Especially... She looked at her belly, and now that she had a child in her belly, she had already settled down as the mistress of the third house of the Shen family. It is not only necessary to sit still, but also to do well, so all people or things that may be threatening should be removed.
"But it's not impossible." Chang Zaiqingqiao said with a smile.
Shen Wan's eyes lit up and asked, "What can you do?"
"Then it depends on the attitude of the master to King Zhou." Chang Zaiqing asked, "Does King Zhou want to marry this family or not?"
Shen Wan's heart moved, Zhou Wang was definitely not willing to marry this family, Ming Qi's prince was not a fool, marrying Shen Miao was undoubtedly a target for himself, Zhou Wang was not willing to have a relationship with Shen Miao, but Fu Xiuyi The purpose to be achieved was that it seemed that Zhou Wang extremely wanted to form this family with Shen Miao.
He said, "King Zhou is definitely not willing, but... let people think that King Zhou is willing."
Chang Zaiqing thought for a while and said, "It's a bit difficult. But women love their reputation, and if their reputation is ruined, they will have nothing to rely on for the rest of their lives. I think that if the master wants to be a matchmaker, he might as well start with five Start there, Miss."
Shen Wan saw Chang Zai Qing's confident appearance, and asked, "But it doesn't matter."
"Mrs. Shen and General Shen don't want Fifth Young Lady to be a side concubine, nothing in this world is the worst, only worse, if there is a worse outcome than Fifth Young Lady being a side concubine, General Shen and Lady Shen will definitely retreat and ask for this. Second, I chose to let Fifth Young Lady marry Zhou Wang."
Shen Wan's heart moved.
I just heard Chang Zaiqing continue: "As for things worse than being a concubine, there are too many things, such as being kidnapped by bandits, filthy gangsters, or not knowing who the adulterer is? Under such suppression, a piece of news suddenly came out that the person might be King Zhou. Whether it is King Zhou or not, General Shen and Mrs. Shen will choose King Zhou, because this is the best one and can protect Fifth Shen Miss. this."
Chang Zaiqing didn't fully understand what he said, but smart people always talk about seven or eight points. Chang Zaiqing smiled and touched his lower abdomen again, smiling softly: "It's just that these are all methods of sinister evil. If I hadn't seen the sullen face of the master, I wouldn't have said these words."
Shen Wan got a good plan, how could he feel that Chang Zaiqing's method was sinister? Right now, I only feel that I have picked up a treasure, and Chang Zaiqing has succeeded in one fell swoop, and he is clever and eloquent, and solves his current problems at once. When he even kissed Chang Zaiqing on the cheek, he smiled and said, "With such a beautiful woman, how dare I frown?" After speaking, he stood up, as if he couldn't wait to do something, and said, "I still have something to do. I'll see you later."
Chang Zaiqing naturally responded gently. After Shen Wan left, Zhao Mammy, who was always beside Qing Qing, walked up to her and asked a little worriedly, "Third Master, is this going to deal with Fifth Young Miss Shen?"
"Maybe it is." Chang Zaiqing smiled: "It's not the first time I heard that the big room of the Shen family and the third room are not in agreement."
"Miss is planning to help the third master to deal with the fifth miss?" Mama Zhao asked: "There is General Shen on top of the fifth miss. If you do this, nothing will happen, right?"
"I didn't do this, so how can it be counted on my head?" Chang Zaiqing's smile remained unchanged: "As long as Shen Wan is not a fool, he will definitely not be easily caught. It’s too late for the Shen family to deal with Shen Miao’s rumors, how can they have the mind to take care of other things?”
Mama Zhao still felt uneasy: "Why do you want to help the third master to deal with the fifth lady?"
"Providing advice for your husband is what a serious mistress should do, you must let him feel the difference between me and Chen Rouqiu. Let him feel that I can do what Chen Rouqiu can do, and what I can't do that Chen Rouqiu can't do. If he can do it, he will not be able to leave me." Chang Zaiqing stroked his lower abdomen and narrowed his eyes, "Besides that person Shen Miao, I have a hunch that if they don't get rid of it, I am afraid that it will cause a big disaster. "
Mother Zhao was taken aback when she heard this, so she didn't say anything more. Chang Zaiqing changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, is there any news from the Liuzhou side?"
Mama Zhao said, "The person sent is on the way. No matter how fast they travel, it will take a while. They should be back in a few days."
"Let them sort things out properly." Chang Zai Qing's eyes flashed a chill: "I can't teach anyone about my past."
…
Shen Miao received a letter from Pei Lang at night.
The letter said that Fu Xiuyi had let Shen Wan think of herself and wanted her to marry the King of Zhou. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu saw that Shen Miao’s expression was not very good, they thought something had happened, so they asked, “Did something bad happen to the young lady?”
Shen Miao shook her head, but she was secretly vigilant in her heart. In the past and present, Fu Xiuyi had the same good plan, no matter whether she could marry the Zhou King, as long as she was involved with the Zhou King, neither the Shen family nor the Zhou King would have good fruit to eat. Yu Shen's family angered Emperor Wen Hui, making Emperor Wen Hui feel that the Shen family supported King Zhou and wanted to secretly stand in the line of succession. As for the King of Zhou, it was even more the target of public criticism. He eliminated two potential dangers for Fu Xiuyi without spending a single soldier. Fu Xiuyi really did a good job.
As for her "very hard-working" third uncle, if she wants to tie her to King Zhou, it goes without saying that she will use some unreliable methods. Shen Miao thought about it and could not help but sneer in her heart. No matter how long it took, the people in the third room of the Shen family could use the people who hurt the big room without any scruples. If they could, it would be okay to use the whole big room as a stepping stone to prosperity and wealth. Their hearts could be punished!
She said, "Let Mo Qing come in."
Jing Zhe went outside and called Mo Qinglai.
Shen Miao asked Mo Qing, "Have the people who asked you to go to Liuzhou to investigate have found it?"
Mo Qing cupped his hands and said, "Miss Hui, the people in Liuzhou have already replied, and it seems that they have already found the person. However, there are other groups of people who are also inquiring about the whereabouts of the father and son, and they heard that the Jianghu order has been issued, regardless of life or death. ."
Shen Miao laughed out loud, but no matter how the smile looked, it showed a bit of coldness.
"Chang Zaiqing is really ruthless."
Regardless of life or death, the people Shen Miao asked Mo Qing to find were Chang Zaiqing's husband and son, and now there would be no one other than Chang Zaiqing who was chasing and killing that father and son. Chang Zaiqing is now clinging to Shen Gui, and even his husband and son have to be killed to avoid future troubles. No wonder he could go so far in his previous life.
“Send someone to tell the people in Liuzhou to protect their father and son and bring them back to Dingjing as soon as possible.” Shen Miao said.
Mo Qing nodded and said yes. Shen Miao suddenly thought of something and said, "Wait." She said, "You bring a letter to the shopkeeper Ji of Fengxian Pawnshop for me."
…
The lawsuit between the Shen family and the Chen family was really long and lingering. Many people thought that the case had fallen into dust for a long time. When they asked later, it was not over yet. It took almost two months for this case to fall into the spotlight. Chen Rouqiu was indeed childless and jealous. In addition, Old Madam Shen kept saying that Chen Rouqiu treated her with disrespect. In the end, Shen Wan gave Chen Rouqiu a letter of divorce.
This beautiful marriage, which was praised by everyone for being a man and a woman, a couple of gods and gods, and envious of others, ended in such a farce. The most amazing thing about Shen Wan was that after he divorced Chen Rou Qiu, he quickly carried Chang Zai Qing as his concubine and entered the door.
But even so, this lawsuit is a lose-lose. Shen Wan was hindered a lot in his career because of this, and the mansion also consumed a lot of money. In comparison, the Chen family is obviously worse.
The Chen family has some reputation, but because it is a scholarly family, it is not rich in money. When Mr. Chen started this lawsuit, he originally thought that people would not look down on the Chen family, but he did not expect this lawsuit to be fought for so long. for the past.
Because of this, Master Chen's vitality was greatly damaged, and instead he blamed everything on Chen Rou Qiu. Chen Rouqiu's mother also had some complaints, Chen Rouqiu had broken her heart at Shen Wan, she hated Shen Wan for not caring about her old relationship, and she was also annoyed at the two skins of the former and the latter. To be disliked by his own parents again, he feels that all his thoughts are despairing, and he is almost despairing to the end.
What she didn't know was that the daughter she couldn't find anywhere was now in Prince Qin's mansion in Yanqing Lane.
In Prince Qin's mansion, Shen Yue was dressing up in front of the mirror.
The fabrics she wears are all of the highest quality. Although the Shen family is also a wealthy official family, it cannot be compared with the fabrics in the Qin Imperial Palace. The jewelry she wears is also very luxurious. With Luo Qi all over her body, she is completely different from her previous appearance. If in the past, Shen Yue followed Chen Rouqiu's orders and dressed up beautifully and was not troubled by vulgar gold and silver, now her appearance looks much more noble.
Naturally yes, because Shen Yue had become Huangfu Hao's concubine.
The maid next to her carefully brought hot tea to Shen Yue, but Shen Yue's expression was a little impatient.
She had a face that was quite beautiful, and under the influence of Chen Rouqiu day by day, she could also be called gentle and eloquent, not to mention that Huangfu Hao had some interest in Shen Miao, so he picked up the words about Shen Miao. One day Huangfu Hao frivolously asked her if she would like to be his concubine, Shen Yue thought about it all night, and agreed the next day.
She had no other way out.
There was a lot of uproar in the outside world, and the lawsuit between the Shen family and the Chen family almost became a joke. Chang Zaiqing was pregnant, if she gave birth to a son, her daughter would be thrown into the back of the head by the Shen family, but she was not a son, because Chen Rouqiu killed Shen Wan, and so would Shen Wan and Old Shen Furen. hate her. Her name has already been occupied by Shen Dongling, and these days, there are rumors that Wang Bi of Wai Lang's family loves his sweet wife "Shen Yue" very much. The more she said this, the more regretful Shen Yue felt.
Regardless of whether she really likes Wang Bi or something else, as long as she thinks that the comfortable life Shen Dongling is living now should be hers, Shen Yue feels extremely unwilling.
She hated Shen Wan for being ruthless, and she also hated Chen Rou Qiu for being ruthless. And now she also understands that with her current self, it is even more impossible to get close to Fu Xiuyi, if she returns to Shen's house, maybe Shen Wan will arrange a crappy marriage for her because she is angry with Chen Rouqiu.
Shen Yue also has the unique coolness of the Shen family in her bones. Shen Wan and her have been father and daughter for so many years. At the beginning, they were in love with each other, but now, Shen Yue has a better look at Shen Wan than outsiders. Be vigilant.
Shen Yue thought that instead of being married to an unknown family, it would be better for Huangfu Hao to be a concubine. Huangfu Hao was handsome and young in life, and he was also the crown prince of Qin. The most important thing was that if he could take advantage of Huangfu Hao's power, he might be able to protect himself and Chen Rouqiu.
So Shen Yue became Huangfu Hao's concubine.
In all fairness, Huangfu Hao treated Shen Yue well, and there was naturally a reason why Shen Yue wanted to please. But right now in Ming Qi, among the concubines brought by Huangfu Hao, Shen Yue was still the most favored one. Perhaps Huangfu Hao also enjoys the taste of being a concubine of the official family, but he is still very greedy for freshness at the moment.
Shen Yue asked the maid beside her: "Has the letter to the Chen family been delivered?"
The maid said: "It's already on the way, it's almost there."
Shen Yue took a sip of tea unhappily.
…
Chen Rouqiu received a letter.
I don’t know who sent this letter to her house, the Chen family’s master and wife don’t want to see Chen Rouqiu now, because Chen Rouqiu has hurt the Chen family’s vitality, the money in the public has been reduced a lot, and the elder brother and sister-in-law are even more concerned about it. She was like a troublemaker, Chen Rou Qiu's life was very difficult, she simply stayed in the house all day and did not go out.
She looked around, but didn't see anyone, she opened it curiously, and a letter fell out of it. As soon as she opened the letter, she was stunned at first sight.
Chen Rouqiu's handwriting on the letter could not be more clear, it was Shen Yue's handwriting. Shen Yue's copybook for enlightenment was the only copy of the calligraphy master Madam Wang that Chen Rouqiu specially found for her. Shen Yue was strong and gentle, and learned Madam Wang's handwriting in seven or eighty-eight ways, but she lacked strength, and Chen Rouqiu could read it at a glance. Understand that this is Shen Yue's handwriting.
She quickly looked around, there was no one else in the room, and then she began to look at it with confidence and boldness. The above only said that she would meet at a lonely inn in the east of the city, and there was no sign, but Chen Rouqiu already knew it in her heart. This must be Shen Yue secretly agreeing to meet her.
A stone in Chen Rouqiu's heart was put down, and Shen Yue was still able to write her a letter. Seeing the handwriting, she seemed calm and calm, and it was obvious that she was still very peaceful now. The original worries were swept away, but Chen Rou Qiu gradually calmed down.
These days, one after another, she was a little flustered and unable to socialize, and she felt hopeless in life. But this letter from Shen Yue seemed to light up her hope. With a daughter, Chen Rouqiu's heart was suddenly full of fighting spirit. At least she's not alone, so how could someone like Chang Zaiqing enter the house and grab what belongs to her? Chang Zaiqing still wants to have a son for Shen Wan? She would like to see if Chang Zaiqing has this ability!
With the backbone, Chen Rouqiu gradually calmed down, and the next day, the servants around him noticed that the haggard and irritable Chang Zaiqing seemed to be in a much better mood, as if he had returned to the gentle and graceful Third Lady Shen in the past. Even when the servant bumped into her, Chen Rou Qiu just smiled.
If a shrewd person looked at it, they would find that in Chen Rouqiu's eyes, there seemed to be renewed fighting spirit that could not be extinguished.
Early the next day, Chen Rou Qiu went out.
None of the Chen family stopped her, and Mrs. Chen was a little worried. After being glared by Master Chen, she didn't say anything. Chen Rou Qiu's elder brothers and sisters-in-law were even more dismissive. If it was in the past, Chen Rouqiu would have to quarrel with a few sisters-in-law, but today she is not in the mood. She was wearing an unobtrusive brown short jacket skirt. The jacket skirt was an old style from a few years ago, worn by Mrs. Chen when she was young. She didn't get a cent of money when she came out of the Shen residence. At that time, because of her anger, she only took the jewelry, not even the clothes. Later, they were busy with lawsuits and didn't have time to buy them, but now, the Chen family can't even afford the money to buy them.
Wearing ill-fitting and outdated clothes, Chen Rouqiu had to hold back the humiliation in her heart, she was wearing a hat, and others could not see her appearance, but even if they did, they would not think of this shabby and haggard woman. Connect with the original talented woman who was applauded by everyone in the Ding capital.
In order to save money, Chen Rouqiu had to hire a dilapidated carriage. When the carriage arrived at the east of the city, Chen Rouqiu paid the money and walked quickly to the inn mentioned in the letter.
As soon as Fang entered the inn, Chen Rouqiu looked around, but did not see Shen Yue's figure, just when he was suspicious, a man walked towards her, glanced at her, and asked, "Madam is looking for a young man Girl?"
Chen Rouqiu was startled, then nodded immediately. The matter of her lawsuit with Shen Wan is well known in the entire Ding capital, and she is a little guilty in the end, for fear of being recognized and pointed. Even more afraid of Shen Yue being discovered. The guy said, "Madam, please come with me."
The man brought Chen Rouqiu to a room upstairs of the inn, stopped at the door of the room, and said with a smile, "The person that Madam is waiting for is inside." Then he left by himself.
Chen Rouqiu pushed open the door and went in, only to see a young woman sitting at the table in the room. That back was Chen Rouqiu who could recognize it no matter what, if it wasn't Shen Yue, who else was it
As soon as Chen Rouqiu closed the door, she cried out, "Yue'er!"
Shen Yue turned her head and couldn't help being startled when she saw Chen Rouqiu's appearance. It wasn't until Chen Rouqiu stepped forward to hold her hands that Shen Yue saw Chen Rouqiu's face clearly, and then shouted, "Mother!" But then she frowned and said, "How did you become like this?"
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Shen Yue couldn't believe that the sloppy and shabby woman in front of her could be her noble, gentle and generous mother.
When Chen Rouqiu heard the words, a trace of resentment flashed on her face, she gritted her teeth and said, "If that bitch very Zaiqing and your ruthless father, why am I here!" After speaking, she looked at Shen Yue eagerly, "Yue'er, Where have you been these days, do you know that my mother is anxious. Are you all right? But what happened?"
Chen Rou Qiu only had a daughter like Shen Yue, who was pampered and loved in a European style on weekdays, so her current concern was not fake. Shen Yue felt a little sad when she heard the words, but she still smiled and said: "Mother, don't be afraid, I am living well now. I have found a backer, even more distinguished than Wang's marriage, with this backer, in the future The Shen family didn't dare to bully us."
Chen Rouqiuhu questioned, "Who are you talking about?"
Shen Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin."
Chen Rouqiu exclaimed in surprise, only to hear Shen Yue hurriedly continue to explain: "His Royal Highness has treated me very well, when I left the Shen family and encountered a bad person outside, it was His Royal Highness who rescued me. After that, I wanted to send me back, but I couldn't help the Shen family. When the accident happened, I stayed in the Prince's Mansion. His Royal Highness is a good person, mother, don't feel bad, I really follow His Royal Highness, it is better than following those duplicitous people of the Wang family. I can't let me and Shen Dongling On an equal footing? If I go back to the Shen family, my grandmother and father will be dissatisfied with me, who knows how I will marry my marriage? Mother, will you just follow me once?"
Chen Rouqiu instinctively felt bad, but after hearing that Huangfu Hao rescued Shen Yue, his expression softened a little. But in the end, the other party was not from Ming Qi, Chen Rouqiu didn't understand the affairs of the DPRK and China, but he had been in close contact with Shen Wan for so many years, so he still had some basic vigilance.
"In the end, he is from the Qin state, and he is the crown prince..."
Seeing that Chen Rouqiu still did not agree, Shen Yue was heartbroken, and she simply lied: "His Royal Highness said that when I return to Qin in the future, I will be given a new identity and make me his concubine."
"Is this true?" Chen Rou Qiu was taken aback. If Shen Yue left Ming Qi at this point and became the concubine of the Crown Prince's mansion in Qin State, she would be able to enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future. After what happened to Shen Wan, Chen Rouqiu's current thinking was different from before. What's the use of love, love is too illusory, when the moon is full of flowers, it's all ears and temples, but in a blink of an eye, you can treat each other coldly. And those copper, odor, silver, wealth, honor and glory that were mentioned in the original book are the things that can really be relied on. Without money, the Chen family could even mock her daughter, if their family had a prince and a concubine... Chen Rou Qiu's heart slowly warmed up.
"It's absolutely true." Shen Yue said.
Chen Rou Qiu hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This matter will be discussed later, but there is one more thing right now."
Shen Yue asked, "What's the matter?"
"Chang Zaiqing, this bitch, plotted against me behind my back, in front of my face and behind my back, and I followed her way. Now I have become a street rat, but what I hate most is not Chang Zaiqing. , but your father, if it wasn't for your father's protection, why would I be here? He paid no attention to the relationship between husband and wife over the past few decades, and let them live a good life with peace of mind, I am not reconciled! I hate it! "