Shen Shen Shen doesn't pursue men, only money

"Father, please forgive me. I know the rules of the palace. We cannot discuss marriages during the mourning period. And the second Miss Shen... is just as the rumors said before. She is plain-looking, dull and stupid. No one would propose marriage to her in the Marquis's Mansion. So I want to wait until the mourning period is over before discussing this with you, father."

Prince Zhong was puzzled: "Ziyuan, your future wife is the Crown Prince's Consort, and later the Princess, why do you insist on marrying a stupid woman? If it is just to target the Duke of Yunsheng's Mansion, then my father will not agree to this marriage."

"My father, my son's marriage to Miss Shen has nothing to do with the Duke's Mansion."

Zhu Yanxiao said solemnly, "Because of Zhixi, I have known Miss Shen Er since I was a child. We have had several conversations. At that time, I felt that she was cowardly and timid. I never like stupid people. At that time, I really looked down on this young lady from the Marquis' Mansion."

"Now Ziyuan likes you again?"

"Yes, father. A few days ago, Miss Shen, who had recovered from her illness, ran into me at Heyin Tower. I was surprised to find that she had completely changed. Later, due to various opportunities, I talked to her several times and found that she was the type of woman I liked. She was smart and interesting. Therefore, I really don't want to miss a good match, and I beg you to help me."

After hearing the heartfelt words of the eldest son, Prince Zhong was somewhat moved. For a wealthy family like theirs, they often have no choice. The first priority is to marry a wife who can bring benefits to the family. It is very likely that they don't like her. This marriage is just right for the Marquis's family. Seeing that the eldest son likes the second Miss Shen very much, if this marriage can be facilitated, it will be a great gift for the eldest son as a father.

Thinking of this, Prince Zhong asked casually, "I think Miss Shen is also fond of Ziyuan and is willing to marry you. I will definitely go and discuss with Marquis Anbo to help you two to realize your love. His slave daughter will definitely agree."

Zhu Yanxiao was silent.

Seeing his eldest son's expression, Prince Zhong was a little surprised: "She doesn't want to marry you? Could it be that she likes the second son of the Mu family?"

"Miss Shen doesn't like the second young master. As for me... she will like him. Father, don't worry about it." Zhu Yanxiao's face showed his usual confident expression.

"Okay." Prince Zhong nodded, and then told Zhu Yanxiao about the discussion at the Meridian Gate that morning.

"Today, I have secured for you the opportunity for Miss Shen to come out of the house every seven days to study mathematics with you for the next thirty days. If she falls in love with you during this period, then the marriage will be a natural outcome. Remember, Marquis Anbo is a daughter slave."

"I understand, thank you, father."

"However, after thirty days, Miss Shen will also study mathematics with Mr. Mu for thirty days."

Zhu Yanxiao looked depressed when he heard this: "Father, why does the Duke's Mansion have to get involved in this?"

"My father deliberately mentioned this in front of Lord Mu Yun at the Meridian Gate this morning."

After saying this, Prince Zhong was relieved: "Father did it on purpose, what's wrong? ! Who told you to conceal the fact that you met the girl from the Shen family, and let me be scolded by Mu Sheng today?"

Zhu Yanxiao was silent for a while, and replied indifferently: "I know I was wrong."

"Also, your father will not be present at the wedding. You should go and convince your mother about the prince's marriage."

"I understand, your son." The old fox was afraid that his mother would not agree and would not let his father rest in the main courtyard. He would even spend a lot of money to make his mother happy.

Seeing his eldest son being so sensible, Prince Zhong was in a good mood and said with a smile, "Father will arrange a place for your first math lesson: Monday, 4:00 pm, Heyin Tower." After a pause, he continued, "Father will allow you to meet the second Miss Shen alone, without asking Zhixi to come. You two can be alone together, but I believe that the prince of the palace will not do anything beyond the rules, and I also believe that the Shen family has a clean and upright family tradition."

Then, the prince of a country, the younger brother of the current emperor, suddenly said in an ambiguous tone: "Father will teach you a trick. You can find a way to spread the news of your meeting without damaging the reputation of Miss Shen Er, and force Marquis An to get engaged."

It turned out that his father was also a person who liked to hold back evil and do shady things. Although his inner view of his father was overturned, this method was indeed a good one.

Zhu Yanxiao's voice was still cold as ever as before, "This method is very good. I thank you, father, for your help."

Prince Zhong waved his hand, raised his teacup and said, "Go ahead. I need to practice calligraphy." Then he remembered something and said, "Ziyuan, explain to me why Second Miss Shen wrote thin..."

"Your son will take his leave." Before Prince Zhong could finish his words, Zhu Yanxiao immediately bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left the study.

"This brat." Prince Zhong shook his head. Forget it. He would ask him again when he asked for help next time.

After all, I still love him the most.

"Someone, grind the ink."

Two maids quickly entered the study to grind ink, spread paper, and warm tea for Prince Zhong. A busy sound could be heard in the study.

Before leaving the study, Zhu Yanxiao glanced at the water clock, which showed that it was already 4:40 in the evening. He looked up at the sky that was like a black curtain. The bright moon and starry sky seen through the gaps in the treetops of the palace were very picturesque. At this moment, he really wanted to share it with Shen Shenshen, but it was a pity that the person he missed was not by his side.

"Father, why does my daughter have to learn mathematics from Mu Yejun in addition to learning mathematics from Ziyuan?"

An hour ago, in the main courtyard of the Anbo Marquis's residence, in the Marquis's study. Shen Shenshen, who was also called to the study by Marquis Shen after dinner, was very surprised.

How things turned out was completely beyond her expectations.

"Shen'er, I am the one who wants to ask you if you knew that Prince Zhu would also go with you when you met with Second Young Master Mu yesterday?"

"To answer my father's question, I don't know." She looked determinedly at her father, Lord Amber.

Shen Qingming stared at her and seeing that she remained calm and collected, he believed what his daughter said.

"Why did you go to the Duke's Mansion to learn mathematics? It was you, Shen'er, who caused this mess." The Marquis' tone became heavier and he blamed his daughter. Then he told Shen Shen Shen all the conversations between the three of them before and after the Meridian Gate today. He found that his daughter was listening very seriously, so he told her in more detail.

After Shen Shen heard what happened, he wanted to die right there. Oh my god, why are so many people coming to my father to propose marriage?

It seems that these two people still treat her as an object and fight over her. You wait, I, Shenshen, will not let you manipulate me at will.

"Father, I am innocent. I am neither beautiful nor smart. How could I be favored by the two gentlemen? There must be something hidden. We cannot afford to offend either family, so my suggestion is that I cannot marry into either the Prince Zhong's Mansion or the Duke Mu's Mansion."

"Shen'er, tell me the truth, do you like Ziyuan?"

"Well... not the kind of love that you get married to."

Inner thoughts: Dad, dad, my daughter likes him. But, it’s the kind of like that doesn’t involve getting married, just dating and having sex.

"You kid." Lord Shen held his forehead with his hand and said, "What do you mean by marrying someone you like?"

"Um... Even if I don't like it."

"Do you like the second son of the Mu family?"

"I have too many female confidantes, let's forget about that one."

Inwardly: Dad, dad, do you think he will suffer from kidney failure since he has so many women?