Quick Wear: The Concubine is Seductive and Seduces the Mistress

There was no snow after the Lantern Festival, but the weather was still very cold. Although Liu Fuyin had finished her confinement, she was still weak from giving birth. Ruyi was afraid that she would not be able to stay awake and catch a cold, so she kept a close eye on her.

"You've also heard from the court doctor that I'm in good health, but I may not get better if I'm locked up in this yard any longer." She had used the system's elixir, so her body was not damaged. She couldn't stand being kept in the house for a month.

"I can never win the argument, young lady." Ruyi sighed, but still stopped her, saying that women at this time would often get sick, and asked her to rest for two more days before going out.

Don't just listen to her words and think about going out for a walk. Ruyi knows her best and it seems like she definitely wants to leave the house.

"Xiao Ruyi, how old are you? Why are you still so rigid?"

"I have been following you since I can remember. You have a child now, and I am indeed old."

What does this have to do with what she said?

Liu Fuyin didn't understand, so she continued to be in a stalemate with her. However, the master and servant who had been together for many years were more like sisters, so they just said a few words to each other and made a few jokes. Unlike the main courtyard, there was a sense of tension.

"What's wrong with Miss Fang? You found an excuse to reject their proposal for engagement before, so why do you want to cancel the engagement directly?"

"Mother, the two families haven't gotten engaged yet, so it can't be considered a broken engagement. Although we still have to stick to the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, my son and Miss Fang have no romantic feelings for each other, and forcing them to be together won't have any good results." Shen Xianyu said firmly.

"Ridiculous!" Shen's mother really thought he was joking at first. Even the previous question was asked with a smile, but it was obvious that his expression was serious and his look suddenly turned bad.

She could indulge him in not getting engaged for the time being, but she had never thought of breaking the contract. Even if it was just a verbal engagement, it was made when the two old men were still alive. They were well matched and had friendship, so there would be no more suitable marriage than this.

"Mother, I don't have any romantic feelings for the other girl, and I don't want to waste her time." Shen Xianyu clasped his index fingers together, bent over and bowed, his tone full of respect.

"Shen Xianyu, this was decided by our elders. I have no objection if you want to get married later. You can take any girl you like as a concubine, but Miss Fang was chosen by your grandfather. Both families' elders know about it. How can you put the faces of both families down if you do this!"

Mother Shen scolded with a cold face, and her tone seemed to leave no room for maneuver. The last time she got so angry was when her eldest son, who had passed the imperial examination at a young age, disobeyed her and wanted to give up literature and pursue a military career.

Shen Xianyu straightened his body and did not argue any more. He remained calm from beginning to end as if he was just informing her: "Son knows that mother is doing this for the good of me and the Shen family, but son knows what is going on and will handle these things. Mother does not need to worry."

Mother Shen was stunned for a moment, her thoughts going back to the day when her eldest son told her that he had bid farewell to the teacher of the academy, gave up studying and pursued martial arts. He was also so calm and composed, while she, on the other hand, was trying to persuade and scold him like a madman.

Shen Linyuan has been well-behaved and obedient since he was young, and he is a rare genius in studying. Even the teachers in the academy admire him and say that he has the talent to be the top scholar.

How could the parents accept that a person like this was going to give up his studies to join the army? They had a big quarrel and parted unhappily. There is no need to talk about what happened next, as they failed to stop him after all.

After that incident, when looking at her younger son now, Shen's mother felt that he didn't want to disobey her, but there must be a reason, since he had never opposed it before!

Thinking about the unpleasantness she had with her eldest son, Shen's mother suppressed her anger this time, "Shen Xianyu, tell me honestly, is it because you have a girl you like that you object to the relationship with Miss Fang?"

"Mother, you think too much." Shen Xianyu retorted very quickly, with no panic on her face.

"Then why break your promise?"

"Mother, feelings cannot be forced. I have said what I should say. I just hope you can understand."

"Shen Xianyu, do you really have to disobey us?" Shen's mother slammed the table so hard that the small vase was shaken, rolled on the table and broke into pieces.

Mother Shen spoke for a long time in a tough manner, but no matter how she threatened or said harsh words, it was useless. The person in front of her acted as if she didn't hear anything. Mother Shen was getting more and more angry. "This matter is not up to you. I will tell the master..."

"Miss, it's a letter from the master." Ruyi excitedly ran into the house with the letter, jumping up and down.

It's no wonder she was excited, this was the first letter she had received from home since she left.

She was holding a letter and reading it when Shen Xianyu came. When she raised her head, tears were still hanging on her eyelashes and she looked aggrieved.

Shen Xianyu, who had been irritated in the main courtyard, had no time to be angry, "Sister-in-law, what happened?"

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Happy New Year, my dears! In the new year, I wish you all the best, success, peace and happiness!