The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Shang Xi looked helplessly at the note on the table and asked Cheng Feng, "Where did this come from?"

Cheng Feng forced a smile, "I had Master Daoqing write it today!"

"Is this a marriage match made in heaven?" Shang Xi couldn't see how formal it was. "Many children, many blessings; a match made in heaven"—she felt like she could write those phrases herself. She had seen marriage compatibility charts before, and none of them were formatted like this. This was far too simplistic.

Cheng Feng, shameless and embarrassed, said, "I had Master Daoqing write it this way."

Master Daoqing was highly respected and was originally not allowed to write, but Cheng Feng forced him to.

Cheng Feng was the heir apparent and a major devotee of Lingchen Temple. At Cheng Feng's request, Dao Qing had no choice but to bite the bullet and write the note according to Cheng Feng's wishes.

Shang Xi shook her head and sighed, "I knew there was something fishy going on. Master Daoqing is a highly respected monk, how could he write such straightforward and simple words!"

"Wife, this matter is actually very simple! I'm afraid that if I write it too complicatedly, Chen Qingsheng won't understand it."

They're treating Chen Qingsheng like a fool. Chen Qingsheng is inexperienced, while the other brother is much more experienced. Just handing a lotus leaf to Chen Qingsheng like that, what are the Chen brothers supposed to think?

Shang Xi had to give Cheng Feng a piece of advice: "You really care about Chen Qingsheng. I think if it's really not possible, then don't make things difficult for Qingsheng. This isn't a matter of forcing someone to do something! You've mobilized so many people to help marry off your niece, you even invited Huang Chenming. Look how pitifully Yu Hua is crying for your own selfish gain. Isn't this bullying? Cheng Feng, I advise you to stop your shameless behavior, or her two older brothers might come after you."

Cang Man said confidently, "Shang Xi, you're being too soft-hearted. You've already gone through the three kowtows and nine prostrations, what's the last hurdle? Even if you have to tie Chen Qingsheng up, you have to tie him to the lotus leaf bed. Besides, has Huang Chenming's prediction ever been wrong!"

Shang Xi disagreed with Cang Man's point of view, and even less congratulated them on their shameless behavior. "You guys are just colluding together. I don't think you can do anything honorable. If you really push Qing Sheng to the point of illness, Yu Hua will come after you, and his two older brothers will also hold you accountable."

As Shang Xi turned around, Cheng Feng grabbed her hand: "Wife, give this to Yu Hua."

Shang Xi casually tossed the note away. "Cheng Feng, no wonder Yu Hua has been scolding you lately. You're really going to any lengths for your niece. I won't help you with this anymore. If He Ye can't get married, she can stay at the manor. I won't do such a despicable thing as forcing people to do things against their will!"

Cheng Feng held onto Shang Xi's hand tightly, "Wife, isn't He Ye your niece?"

Shang Xi chuckled: "Yu Hua is still my friend. I'll side with reason, not sentiment."

Shaking off Cheng Feng's hand, Shang Xi chased after Yu Hua, who was in the postpartum room cursing Cheng Feng in front of Wan Baiqian, crying and sobbing as if she, Yu Hua, was the one being forced into marriage.

Wan Baiqian had heard about this matter, but she couldn't get involved. She couldn't stop He Ye from getting married, but she also couldn't watch her younger brother cheat someone. So she said earnestly, "Yu Hua, ask Shang Xi to talk to Cheng Feng. My brother only listens to his wife, he doesn't listen to me!"

Mentioning Shang Xi made Yu Hua even angrier. "Shang Xi and Cheng Feng are in cahoots, neither of them are any good. My dear aunt, with so many men, why did Cheng Feng have to force He Ye into my mistress's life?! If my mistress has his niece, does that mean she won't get married?!"

Wan Baiqian said, "Why could it be? It's because He Ye admires your little mistress. It's no wonder that He Ye has taken a liking to your little mistress. I've met Qing Sheng a few times. Although he's not as lively and charming as before, he's still a good boy. It's not surprising that he's popular with girls. However, marriage is a major life event. Let Qing Sheng make his own decision."

Yu Hua wiped away her tears, her attitude remaining firm: "I do not agree to this marriage. Our Chen family cannot afford to accept He Ye's madness."

Shang Xi quietly walked in, afraid of disturbing Furong who was resting on the bed. "Yuhua, don't cry. I just scolded Cheng Feng. He won't keep targeting Qingsheng anymore. If he does anything out of line, tell me and I'll settle accounts with Cheng Feng."

Yu Hua was full of resentment: "He even secretly matched their birth dates, what else wouldn't he dare to do? There are so many men in the world, why does Cheng Feng have to make He Ye eat the grass in his own nest? Because of He Ye, my mistress broke two ribs and was bedridden for two whole months. There are so many men in the world, why does she have to ruin my mistress alone? Can't she just leave my mistress alone!"

Shang Xi calmed Yu Hua down, saying, "Calm down. They're all in cahoots. Even matching birth dates isn't always accurate."

Yu Hua stood up and said to the people inside the room, "I'm not staying here anymore. I'm going home."

Shang Xi asked Yu Hua, "Didn't we agree to go out and admire the lanterns together tonight? Where are you going?"

"I'm going to arrange a marriage for my mistress." With that, Yu Hua turned and left without looking back.

Shang Xi was listless and weak. Yu Hua, who had been the most enthusiastic in organizing the lantern viewing, suddenly canceled it.

Without Yu Hua's company, Shang Xi didn't want to go anymore. When she returned home, she found that a distinguished guest had come to visit. The Empress, who hadn't been seen for many days, had arrived. She was talking to Madam Wan in her room. Upon learning this, Shang Xi rushed to Madam Wan's place.

After asking around, she learned that Zhong Siyu had been there for a while, accompanied by Madam Han and her granddaughter Han Muran.

Shang Xi looked at the rabbit lantern on the table; its little red eyes were particularly striking. As she gazed at it intently, Qian Changhong picked up the lantern and said in a cheerful voice, "Grandmother, your little rabbit lantern is so cute! Where did you buy it?"

When Qian Changhong picked up the lamp, everyone's eyes were already on her little hand. Rabbit lanterns were everywhere, but such a cute one was rare.

Zhong Siyu said with a smile, "This lamp of the Empress Dowager was made by the Emperor himself. I heard from the old steward that your Emperor Grandfather made this rabbit lamp in three days."

Qian Changhong's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open. He exaggeratedly said, "So it was made by my imperial grandfather! No wonder this lantern looks different from others."

After saying that, Qian Changhong carefully placed the lantern on the table, afraid that he might break it!

Shang Xi spoke with a jealous tone, saying enviously, "Empress, you are so lucky. The Emperor is busy with state affairs every day, yet he still made a lamp for you. You are indeed the Emperor's most beloved person."

Zhong Siyu forced a smile, but when her eyes fell on the rabbit lantern, she became very gentle, and a happy smile spread across her face.