Remarry 9,000 Years Old

The news that Shen Nanqiao was going to choose a concubine for the prince spread throughout the capital the next day.

The ladies were all shrewd people and they soon realized that this young girl would most likely become a rising star in the ladies' circle in the future.

As a result, some foresighted ladies sent invitations to the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, and some ladies even visited him in person to show their sincerity.

What’s interesting is that Songchangxuan where Shen Nanqiao is located has the same gate as the Marquis’ Mansion.

Out of courtesy, those distinguished guests had to greet Old Lady Ning first.

But everyone has two faces.

Before Ning Su got married, they suffered from the inability to interact with other people, so they would send generous gifts to the old lady to show their support during the holidays.

But now Governor Ning has married, and his young wife has been rising rapidly in less than half a month since her marriage. At such a young age, she has already surpassed many ladies who have suffered for most of their lives.

While it makes people envious, it naturally also increases the number of people who are attracted to it.

Old Lady Ning didn't notice anything at first, but after two or three days she realized something was wrong.

In the past, when these noble ladies came to her house, they would ask her about her well-being and flatter her in various ways. Now, they almost went straight to the backyard as soon as they showed up, and their perfunctory attitude was obvious.

For the old lady who was used to being the center of attention, she felt embarrassed as if she had been slapped in the face, but she could do nothing about it.

"These people are too shortsighted. She is only a few years old. What can she achieve?"

After a few days of gloom and sorrow, the wife of Pingyuan Marquis cheered up and served the old lady again. Seeing this, she was naturally angry.

Because the old lady strongly opposed it, the idea of ​​the red seal and iron certificate was directly rejected without even having to convene everyone for discussion.

Pingyuan Hou and his wife went back to discuss it. The prince had said that the execution could be carried out a hundred days after the birth.

In this way, the mother can be gone and the son can be kept, and then a wife can be married in due time, and everyone will be happy.

At present, it was enough to fool Ning Su. I was afraid that he would take it seriously and say something bad to the emperor. If he killed Shen Jingyi before she gave birth, it would be a complete failure.

This concerns the possibility of the Marquis's family being a single-line inheritance, so we must not be careless. That's why the Marquis's wife has been coming to the old lady's place to sit and relax every day these days.

One is to please, and the other is to ask for some ideas.

As a result, seeing that so many first-rank imperial officials, whom he had failed to curry favor with in the past, actually went straight to Shen Nanqiao's yard, the dissatisfaction in his heart naturally fermented to the extreme.

The old lady had seen the world after all, and she sneered upon seeing this.

"Everyone in the world flatters the powerful and looks down on the weak. Now that she is in the limelight, naturally everyone will flatter her." He squinted at Madam Hou and said, "If you have the ability, they will naturally flatter you."

Mrs. Hou was speechless.

Her husband was originally a controversial figure. However, although Ning Su did not mention the issue of dividing the family, after he got his wife, outsiders spontaneously divided the two families artificially.

Judging from the Marquis's implicit meaning, he has been treated coldly in the court these days.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Hou spoke sourly.

"I heard that the noble families who were originally on good terms with us sent all their New Year gifts there."

The old lady paused while drinking tea.

"She's so busy, you should come to the birthday party." She looked up at the daughter-in-law she had trained for many years and said with guidance, "This is an opportunity. No matter how snobbish those people are, they will still come to my birthday party to show their support."

Madam Hou understood.

"What the old lady means is to take this opportunity to bring back those ladies who originally defected?"

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Ning snorted.

"If you pursue them passively, they can just walk away at any time. Unless there is something they can't let go of, they will cling to you for a long time.

The marquis's wife returned to her own courtyard, full of thoughts.

Shen Jingyi has been much more obedient these past two days, and comes to the Marquis's place every day to report in.

Seeing that my mother-in-law looked worried today, I spoke carefully.

"Mother, are you worried about the old lady's birthday banquet?"

The Marquis’s wife looked up in surprise.

"How do you know this?"

Shen Jingyi was looking forward to this sound. Ever since she was beaten, she has been trying her best to find an opportunity to turn things around.

So he spoke hastily.

"I have been in my mother's family for many years, and I know a lot about housekeeping. I expected that the birthday banquet would most likely fall on your shoulders, so I drew up a plan overnight to see if I could help you solve the problem."

The Marquis's wife took the list, but saw a few crooked brush strokes written on the top.

"Outdoor buffet?"

Shen Jingyi nodded.

"Those noble ladies have eaten and seen everything. Ordinary banquets cannot attract them at all. If you want to keep them, you must work hard on the form of the banquet."

This set of words hit the mark exactly what the Marquis' wife wanted, and she couldn't help but listen to it.

"This buffet is held outdoors. All the dishes are put together on plates and dishes, and guests can help themselves to whatever they like."

The Marquis's wife also found it interesting.

"But some people like to listen to operas and play cards. Wouldn't it be inconvenient to get them by themselves?"

Shen Jingyi's mouth was full of saliva.

"If there is a lady who likes to play cards, she can put some of her favorite food in a box and place it next to the card table. She can eat and play at the same time. That is freedom."

Madam Hou cleared her throat.

"In terms of status, Auntie shouldn't show up in public, but I'm old and I really can't do anything else. In this case, you can help me prepare this birthday banquet."

Shen Nanqiao received the news very quickly. She had just received a visiting card from the wife of the Minister of Revenue. She smiled when she heard the news.

"Let them do whatever they want. Give them whatever they need. Don't stop them."

Linglong asked in confusion while combing her hair.

“Since Madam knows what the young lady is planning, why don’t you stop it now?

"Why should I stop her?" Shen Nanqiao picked up a pearl flower that the queen had given her before and pinned it in her hair. "She is determined to make progress. Am I going to stop her?"

Linglong is not as good as Nanny Liu in terms of house fighting, but having followed Shen Nanqiao since childhood, she knows her master's thoughts very well and understood everything immediately.

"Madam, do you mean to wait for the young lady to embarrass herself?"

Shen Nanqiao turned around and smiled, and happened to meet Amber's face when she brought water into the room. He then changed the subject and deliberately raised his voice.

"This form is really novel, I'm afraid it will attract many ladies." Seeing Amber paused slightly, he sneered in his heart and said, "It's a pity that I'm too busy recently, but it doesn't matter, let's prepare more pots in the evening, gather together, and it will be lively and intimate."

Nanny Liu understood and immediately joined in.

"I will tell someone to prepare it right away. This idea may not be new, but it is appropriate. I will ask the farm to send more fresh ingredients later."

Shen Nanqiao secretly thought that Nanny Liu was quick to react.

"Yes, it's freezing cold, and it would be very satisfying to get some fresh vegetables, roe deer, cattle and sheep."

Amber listened carefully, pretended to put down the water, and quietly retreated.

Shen Nanqiao winked at Aunt Liu, and Aunt Liu immediately sent someone to follow.

Linglong couldn't hold back her temper.

"She has been serving the Madam since she was a child, but she is so shallow! What's the point of switching sides?"

Shen Nanqiao shrugged.

"It doesn't matter. If I didn't have her as a mouthpiece, I wouldn't be able to control Shen Jingyi." Her eyes fell on the eaves not far away. "Since Shen Jingyi is the one who wants to embarrass herself, there is absolutely no reason to stop her."

As expected, after Shen Jingyi knew Shen Nanqiao's plan, she sneered.

"She thought it was some great idea, but it's just an ordinary pot. She is doomed to fail."