As expected by everyone, she became the wife of the Marquis after being married off

From that time on, Shen Lanyue began to truly come into contact with Meng Changce, so in the days that followed, she not only felt fear towards him because of her previous life, but also knew that Meng Changce had a cold and ruthless personality from the beginning in this life.

In their subsequent interactions, Shen Lanyue discovered that Meng Changce's feelings for Shen Wanqing were not what she had thought in her previous life.

However, Shen Lanyue had no way of knowing fully what his attitude towards Shen Wanqing was. Sometimes Meng Changce would make Shen Lanyue feel as if he was actually standing on a high position and watching a show at Shen Wanqing's actions.

Sometimes he would give her some benefits in secret and protect her.

But later Shen Lanyue figured it out. Since Meng Changce had already married her, the relationship between them was one of mutual success and mutual loss.

……

Time goes back to the present. Shen Lanyue is sitting leisurely in the pavilion, watching the fish swimming in the water. She is no longer anxious about those things.

Fanfan saw his master from a distance, walked over and whispered in her ear: "Madam, Yang Cheng has already handed the things to the young master."

Shen Lanyue turned to look at the joyful Fanfan and nodded.

After learning about Fu Qu and Yang Cheng's story, the girl was deeply moved by their feelings. She already stood on their side and was genuinely happy for them.

Fanfan suddenly said with some worry: "But Yang Cheng was not taken home by the young master."

Shen Lanyue retracted her gaze and laughed.

"If we take him back now, we will really harm him. This matter is so important, naturally Zian should first discuss with Shen Ling how to tell which prince."

"But which of my fathers has that personality? If he knew what Yang Cheng wanted, would he let him have his wish? If he chose the wrong master, would that person let Yang Cheng, who knew the secret, live?"

Fan Fan widened his eyes in shock. It took him a while to come back to his senses, and his face turned pale with fright.

"Madam is very thoughtful. It is Fanfan who is too ignorant."

Shen Lanyue sighed, shook her head gently, patted Fanfan's hand and continued: "It's not that you didn't think about it, it's that you don't understand those people."

Just like he didn’t know Li Wenxuan in his previous life, the scar on Yang Cheng’s face also shows that he underestimated people in high positions in his previous life.

Fanfan didn't dare to say anything more, but just silently wished that Fuqu and the others would have a good result, so that his young lady's plan would not be in vain.

After receiving the list, Shen Zian looked at the booklet in his hand but did not dare to read the contents inside. His dark pupils stared at it for a long time.

Shen Ling looked at his son's conflicted look, and endured it again and again. Finally, he walked up to him and wanted to take the booklet to read it himself.

Just as his hand touched the booklet, Shen Zian suddenly came to his senses and held the booklet tightly.

Shen Zian looked at his father intently: "No, if we see it, there will be no turning back, father!"

He emphasized the word "father" and there was a hesitation in his eyes that made Shen Ling retreat.

Shen Ling withdrew his hand, put his hands behind his back, turned around and sighed deeply.

"Hey... Just make your decision, Zian."

He finally listened to his son. He was already old and had been silent in the officialdom for a long time, and had been tainted by desire.

Although Shen Ling is not a good father, there is one thing that Shen Lanyue cannot ignore. She knows that what Shen Ling cares about most is the continuation of the Shen family, preferably the kind of continuation that can reach a high position.

He only has one son, Shen Zian, so neither Shen Lanyue nor Shen Wanqing can compare to him.

Shen Zian looked at his back and silently clenched the booklet and said, "Is it the Third Prince or the Fourth Prince?"

Shen Ling turned around and looked at his son, who was now taller than him, with a dark light in his eyes.

"It can't be..."

Outside the palace gate, he rushed in on his horse at full speed, and saw the guards standing at the gate saluted respectfully.

The fourth prince, who had not yet left the palace, was summoned by the eunuch before the emperor.

When Li Jing was about to go over, the Queen stopped him in front of the eunuch and said, "You can't say more, but you have to say it. My son, please understand."

Li Jing's face changed, he glanced at his father-in-law again and immediately replied calmly: "I understand, son, I will take my leave."

A word of son, a word of subject.

The first sentence is what the prince should understand, and the second sentence is to thank the Queen for her advice.

The queen looked at Li Jing's back as he followed the eunuch away, remaining silent, her eyes still calm despite the pressure.

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Everything in the palace was changing quietly, but this did not affect Shen Lanyue's peace in the mansion.

Meng Changce was in a good mood today. The Fourth Prince went to the palace to accompany the Queen, so he had the afternoon free.

He then forced Shen Lanyue to play chess in the house. He held the white chess pieces and Shen Lanyue held the black chess pieces.

The killing was so unbearable.

Meng Changce raised the corners of his mouth excitedly and looked at Shen Lanyue with a smile in the corners of his eyes.

"I underestimated Lan Yue's chess skills. I didn't expect you to be such a master."

Shen Lanyue raised her eyelids and smiled faintly: "My husband, thank you for your concession." As soon as she finished speaking, the game was settled.

The game was settled, Shen Lanyue won.

"No regrets in making this move, my husband is convinced."

Meng Changce looked down at the chessboard and laughed softly. He casually dropped the white chess piece in his hand and raised his eyes slightly, soft and gentle, like a hazy moonlight.

"nature."

"In the next round?"

"No need. I still can't beat you today no matter how hard I try."

Shen Lanyue's eyes moved slightly, she looked up at him and said, "My husband's heart is not here today, so naturally he can't beat me."

If the two of them were closer, one would call the other husband and wife, and the other would affectionately call them by a nickname when they were together.

And how could Shen Lanyue really beat him? She knew that he was letting her win, so naturally Shen Lanyue had to cooperate with him and show off her skills.

It was obvious that what he said just now was not about the chess game, and he had never thought that he could completely hide it from Meng Changce's eyes.

But it was obvious that Meng Changce lost to himself this time. His people must have found out that Shen Zian went to Li Wenxuan's house, and Li Wenxuan immediately entered the palace.

It won't be long before his people find out Shen Zian's whereabouts and know that I have met with Shen Zian.

A soft call came from the door, and Shen Lanyue looked up and saw that it was Fu Bei, the servant beside Meng Changce.

"Come in." Meng Changce shouted directly without even raising his eyes.

Shen Lanyue also sat there motionless, looking at him.

Fu Bei hesitated for a moment after entering, and replied under Meng Changce's gaze: "My Lord, the palace wants you to come over."