After giving up being the wife of a powerful official, Ling Yunlu became a concubine

"My husband and I are both on the same page about this matter. What can I say? You can't possibly stop it."

Shen Yunchu is very clear-headed about this matter. Nowadays, women follow their husband wherever he goes.

It is impossible for my mother's family to interfere in such a small matter as dividing the family. What's more, Shen's father is an official appointed by the court, so it is even more impossible for him to intervene.

"Then ask your son-in-law to write a few essays and policy papers on the theme of the rise and fall of the country. When they are finished, show them to me on my day off."

Father Shen hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.

"My daughter thanks you, father. Will you and I go to have dinner together at my mother's place?"

"No need. I still have some official documents to deal with." Father Shen refused.

"If you're okay, you'd better go back early, otherwise your mother-in-law will be unhappy." Father Shen reminded her worriedly.

As soon as Shen Yunchu stepped into her mother-in-law's yard, she saw her eldest sister Zhao Jingrong.

"Second sister-in-law, you're back!" Zhao Jingrong came over happily and took Shen Yunchu's hand.

"What's wrong?" Shen Yunchu looked curiously at this older sister with whom he had little contact.

"I heard that your second sister-in-law went back to ask your father to give your second brother some advice on his studies. How is that? Did he agree?"

"Of course, I am my father's only legitimate daughter. For my future happiness, my father is willing to sacrifice his life."

Shen Yunchu raised his chin proudly and said.

"Second sister-in-law, you know that your brother-in-law will also be killed this year. When the second brother goes to the Shen Mansion, can you take him with you?"

Shen Yunchu hesitated for a moment, but seeing her elder sister's humble look, her vanity was extremely satisfied.

"It's not a big deal. It's just a matter of convenience. Ask your brother-in-law to prepare a few essays and policy papers on the rise and fall of the country. When the time comes, when your second brother goes, ask your brother-in-law to come along."

"Thank you, second sister-in-law. You are still the elder sister-in-law. The way these wealthy families behave is different. They are not like those merchants who are stingy."

Having said that, Zhao Jingrong escorted Shen Yunchu into the house like an old Buddha.

Considering that Shen's father promised to guide the two candidates in the family, Zhao's mother did not make things difficult for Shen Yunchu.

Zhao Jingyan was also gentle and considerate to Shen Yunchu, and doted on her in every way. Shen Yunchu felt extremely happy.

Shen Yunjin was in trouble.

Because Xiao Minshen accompanied her out to inspect the shop and almost got into danger, Ning Ruyan found out.

I don’t know what’s wrong with Ning Ruyan, she demands that they set the rules for three meals a day.

Every day, he would stand there for an hour and then serve Ning Ruyan her meals.

If he was a little slow, he would be punished. Shen Yunjin felt miserable.

As luck would have it, Xiao Minshen was so busy recently that he didn't even return to the palace.

Shen Yunjin dragged his tired body and moved back to Mingyuexuan with the help of Jinzhi.

"Master, can't we go on like this? How about we ask someone to pass a message to the prince?" Jinzhi looked at her master with heartache.

"No, if the princess finds out, the situation will only get worse." Shen Yunjin shook his head.

On the second day, Shen Yunjin was waiting at Ning Ruyan's gate at the beginning of the morning hour as usual.

Nanny Zhao stood at the door, staring at Shen Yunjin fiercely.

At noon, people came to pay their respects one after another. In addition to the two beauties, there was also the King of Qi's concubine Lian'er.

In the past, Ning Ruyan disdained the concubines to come and pay their respects. In her eyes, the concubines were not even concubines.

However, since she came back from the palace, she not only required everyone to pay their respects every day, but also asked Nanny Zhao to teach them the rules.

Those who did not do well would be fined a monthly salary at the very least, or forced to stand in the sun with a bowl on their heads at the worst.

Among these, Shen Yunjin was the one who was punished the most.

No matter what she did, Nanny Zhao always found her fault.

"Concubine, please be steady when you pick up food for the princess. Why are your hands shaking?" Nanny Zhao hit her with a ruler.

Shen Yunjin gritted his teeth and tried to control his shaking hands, and put the tofu into the plate in front of Ning Ruyan.

Ning Ruyan looked at Shen Yunjin, "Concubine Shen, please don't blame Aunt Zhao. This is the Queen's decree. Everything is for the good of our palace."

Shen Yunjin half-knelt and bowed, "I obey your order."

Ning Ruyan pointed at the pigeon eggs in the distance and said, "Concubine Shen, I want to eat that. Pick one for me."

Shen Yunjin walked over without changing his expression and started picking up the pigeon eggs with chopsticks.

I tried once, but it didn't fit. I tried twice, but it still didn't fit. I tried three times, but it fit, but it fell down again.

Finally, Shen Yunjin found the trick, picked up a pigeon egg, and walked over.

When she was almost there, Shen Yunjin felt a force pushing her from behind. She was startled and her heart dropped.

"Concubine Shen, each pigeon egg costs one tael of silver. It will be deducted from your monthly allowance." Nanny Zhao said from the side.

Shen Yunjin pinched his palm with his fingernails and responded.

"Forget it, I won't eat anymore. Concubine Shen, make me a cup of Laojunmei."

Shen Yunjin bowed and went to the flower hall.

Madam Zhao gave a look to the maid next to her, and the maid hurriedly followed her out.

"Ah!" After a while, Shen Yunjin's scream was heard from the flower hall.

"Please spare your life, Concubine. I was not paying attention and did not mean to burn you." A maid's voice came.

The others in the dining room looked at each other.

These days, they have been living a miserable life.

It was the first time I realized that there were so many ways to play a prank on someone, and they were all so obvious.

All this is because they are concubines and Ning Ruyan is the wife.

They were also glad that they were not favored, otherwise they would be as miserable as Concubine Shen.

Yesterday, Shen Yunjin was criticized by Nanny Zhao for making tea. She said that her posture of serving tea was too ugly and made Shen Yunjin kneel with the teacup in her hand for a full hour.

Today, a slippery dish was specially prepared and asked Shen Yunjin to serve it.

Hearing Shen Yunjin's scream, several concubines buried their heads, wishing they could become invisible immediately.

"Madam Zhao, go and check quickly to see if Concubine Shen was burned. What should we do? She is the apple of the prince's eye!"

Ning Ruyan stood up pretending to be anxious.

After a while, Nanny Zhao came in with Shen Yunjin and the little maid.

Shen Yunjin was seen covering his right hand with his left hand, and his exposed wrist was all red and scalded.

Because it hurt so much, her whole body was shaking and the hair on her forehead was wet with sweat.

"Replying to Princess, it was this maid who didn't notice Concubine Shen and poured the boiling water on Concubine Shen's hand."

"Princess, please spare me. I really didn't mean it. Concubine Shen suddenly stretched out her hand and frightened me, so I fell into her hand."

The little maid was kneeling straight with an expression that said, "I didn't mean it."

"Mammy, take him away and beat him with ten sticks to set an example." Ning Ruyan waved her hand.

"Concubine Shen, go back too. Find a doctor right away to avoid leaving any scars."

"Yes, I thank you, Princess."

Shen Yunjin walked out of the dining room with great pain. Jinzhi, who was anxiously waiting outside, hurried over to meet him.

"Master, how are you? Can you hold on and walk back? I asked Yuzhi to go get the doctor first."

Shen Yunjin looked at Jinzhi who was crying loudly and leaned towards her.

Jinzhi hurriedly hugged Shen Yunjin with her hands so that she could lend some strength.

"Jinzhi, your master is fine. It's not convenient to talk here. Let's go back and talk." Shen Yunjin whispered in Jinzhi's ear.