Host, put yourself in their shoes. If your father was unreliable, he would pretend he knew nothing and continue to help your second uncle and aunt. However, as the eldest son of the Marquis's family and their only child, how could he face your grandfather who passed away many years ago? When he returns after all these years, how would he have the face to meet the ancestors of the Shen family?
"That's true, Guagua. Now that you mention it, it all makes sense. My dad's current choice is the best choice."
Seeing Shen Changyuan nod in agreement, Old Madam Wang felt a chill in her heart.
It's over. It's over, and it's all over!!!
A mother knows her own child best.
The eldest son, Shen Changyuan, appears to be steady and kind and takes good care of his younger siblings. However, once he makes a decision, even her as his mother can not interfere.
It's obvious that Changyuan agrees with Mingzhu's point of view.
Her Miaomiao is going to suffer!
Changshan's future is still uncertain, so what will happen to Qingyan afterwards?
It should be understood that the gap between nobles and commoners is a chasm that some people can not cross even in three lifetimes.
The outer courtyard, behind the artificial hill.
Prince An glanced at Shen Qingzhan, then looked at Crown Prince Yan Beichen.
"Nephew, what should we do?"
"Uncle An, don't rush, let's deal with it!"
"Hehe~~~" Let's just leave it cold!"
At this moment, Minister Gu looked at Shen Qinghong beside him. Shen Qinghong has a handsome face, bright eyes, a straight nose, and a dashing temperament of a young man with an elegant demeanour. It is said that he was ranked fifth in the second class of the imperial examination. As the heir of Marquis's mansion and the future successor, with the help of his family, his future was limitless.
If it weren't for the fact that his daughter would lose her life if she married into the family, and that the Changping Marquis's mansion was a family that doted on their daughter, it would truly be the best choice.
Then he looked at Shen Qingzhan. The young master's eyes were as deep as the sea, sparkling with wisdom. He had a high nose bridge and lips as white as rouge. He didn't look like someone who had lived on the frontier for many years.
If only my daughter could fall in love with him at first sight!
Thinking of this, Minister Gu's heart was filled with turmoil.
Yes, he could let his wife and daughter meet the third and fourth sons of the Marquis's mansion. Maybe a miracle will happen!
Seeing that Gu Ci was staring at Shen Qingzhan, Tian Xuezhou patted him on the shoulder.
What are you thinking about?.
"Tell me, have you done anything about your own son's affairs every day?"
"Don't worry about it!"
General Tian Xuezhou was speechless for a moment.
He glanced at Su Huaiyuan beside him, then turned his head to look into the distance.
Snort! ! !
He has a temper, too!
[Guagua, look at my grandma. She keeps pulling on my dad, and her face is like a palette of colours, all mixed together. Why is she like this?]
Host, your grandmother has unspeakable grievances and frustrations!
What's there to be aggrieved about? The one who's most aggrieved is probably my grandfather, right? Poor grandfather, even in his final moments, he has to wear two hats, a whole green meadow on his head!
Shen Changyuan: Father, your son is unfilial!
Madam Wang: Back then, we each had our own difficulties.
Grandfather, Lord Shen: We both had our difficulties back then, and I don't blame you, but we are now sworn enemies!
Shen Mingzhu: Grandfather, please talk to Grandmother in her dreams tonight.
Looking at his mother, Shen Changshan seemed to have something to say to his elder brother.
"Mother, I will take my younger sister back to the Duke of Li's mansion first. Don't worry, I will communicate with the Li family properly. Our Marquis's mansion is currently enjoying great favour, and the Li family will not dare to do anything."
The old lady, Madam Wang, looked at her second son, Shen Changshan, and hesitated to speak.
"Changshan, be gentle and friendly in your dealings. Just send your little sister back."
"Mother, I know."
Shen Changshan patted his mother's hand, smiled, then said a few words to Shen Changyuan and the others before leaving Shou Kang Courtyard with Shen Miaomiao.
When he arrived outside Shou Kang Courtyard, he felt something was off. He looked around but found nothing unusual, so he took Shen Miaomiao to the Duke of Li's Mansion.
Prince An: Fortunately, fortunately, he wasn't discovered.
Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing for people to know that he, a prince, was eavesdropping on other people's family affairs.
Crown Prince: Luckily, we weren't discovered.
Otherwise, he would lose face in front of his little crown princess.
All the officials: Not bad, we weren't discovered.
We can continue listening now!
We love listening to Mingzhu gossip!
At that moment, the system's voice came again.
[Host, as long as you have thick skin, you can be invincible!]
Well...
Shen Changyuan's gaze towards his mother has changed!
The old lady, Madam Wang, began to convulse.
"You, you..."
"You, you're being insolent!"
Guagua, what's wrong with Grandma? She's so angry that she's having seizures and even scolding my father for being insolent just because he didn't take my adopted aunt back to the Duke of Li's mansion.
This is just too much!
Your dad gets yelled at every day, and his younger siblings are sucking his blood! Are they leeches?
[Guagua, you're so cultured! You even know about leeches!]
Hehe~~~ Host, Guagua is a "cultured" system!
"You, you, get out of here!"
Shen Mingzhu: ? ? ?
Guagua, Grandma has really gone mad!
Does she think we want to be here? She's been convulsing and struggling to breathe. Otherwise, I would have already gone back to the main hall to entertain Prince An and the Crown Prince!
Listening to Shen Mingzhu's thoughts, Shen Changyuan felt that he couldn't let her stay here any longer.
He was afraid that if she stayed any longer, his mother's health wouldn't be able to take it.
"Mingzhu, you, Qinglan, and Qingbo go to the flower hall to entertain our distinguished guests."
"Alright, Dad."
After saying this, she respectfully said bye to the old lady, Madam Wang, and quickly left Shou Kang Courtyard.
"Changyuan, your mother has something to tell you."
"Um."
Guagua, Grandma is trying to squeeze my dad dry one more time before she goes into the little Buddhist hall.
Dad, you have to hold on!!!
Shen Changyuan: Dad will definitely hold on.
Madam Wang: Shut up.
Shen Mingzhu: I didn't say anything!
Upon hearing that Shen Mingzhu was going to entertain them, the Crown Prince Yan Beichen and his entourage, who were behind the artificial hill, quickly ran towards the flower hall...
They were afraid of running into Shen Mingzhu and her two siblings if they were even a step too slow.
Shen Mingzhu heard the commotion as soon as she came out.
"Second brother, did you hear that noise?"
"Yes."
Shen Qinglan frowned and said.
Hearing the chaotic footsteps, Shen Qinglan didn't say anything.
After all, it's within their own residence; he can just check it later.
The flower hall of the Marquis of Changping's residence.
After returning, everyone straightened their clothes, sat down, looked at the tea on the table, and picked up their teacups to drink.
They listened to it for half the afternoon; it was truly wonderful.
I wonder what the old lady wants to say to Minister Shen?
What requests will she make?
Would Minister Shen agree out of filial piety?
They want to know.
When Shen Mingzhu entered the flower hall, she saw everyone chatting happily, and the atmosphere was very warm.
"Young Master Shen, please come to our residence sometime, and we can play chess together."
Gu Ci looked at Shen Qingzhan and became more and more satisfied.
"Thank you, Minister Gu."
"Hahaha... Good, good, good!"
[Guagua, it seems Minister Gu really likes my third brother?]
Host, absolutely! Your third brother is the strategist of the Xie family army, incredibly capable! Minister Gu certainly likes him; judging from his expression, he has other intentions.
Shen Mingzhu: Hmm?
[Guagua, is he trying to play matchmaker?]
What? Host, what are you saying? Outstanding people naturally attract more admirers. It's perfectly normal for Minister Gu to have his eye on your third brother.
[Guagua, but Miss Gu likes my eldest brother! The eldest sister-in-law becomes third sister-in-law?]