If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Mrs. Lu walked quickly. When she saw the mess in the courtyard, especially the two pots of her beloved peonies that were smashed, her heart was broken.

This is the flower she has carefully maintained, waiting for the right time to bloom into the most beautiful black jade in the world.

Now just lie on the ground and cry silently.

The world's best black jade is priceless.

"Shen Suian, you...you..." Mrs. Lu was so angry that she couldn't utter a word.

"Madam, it's none of my business. I was holding it safely, but someone tripped me." Shen Sui'an's eyes were red and he apologized with a frightened and nervous look on his face.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. I'll... I'll find the same flowers and give them back to you."

Mrs. Lu said angrily, "Where are you going to find it? This is the world-class black jade. Do you know how long I have been looking for it and how long I have been raising it to survive?"

Shen Sui'an choked up and said to the smug maid next to her, "Why did you trip me just now? Don't you know how much thought the eldest wife put into these two pots? You are so vicious."

The maid Hengyue widened her eyes and said, "I didn't."

Hengyue was Lu Yan's personal maid, so of course she shared the same hatred with her master. When she saw Shen Suian moving flowers, she immediately walked up to him and mocked him.

Really...even a maid thinks Shen Suian is a soft persimmon.

"Madam, look, there is a footprint here. She was the one blocking me just now, so I accidentally fell down. If Mo Ju hadn't supported me, my face would have hit the broken flowerpot." Shen Sui'an patted his chest in fear.

"..." Mo Ju was speechless. It was obviously the eldest young lady who was holding on to her hand tightly and she had no intention of supporting her at all.

When Hengyue saw the footprints, she knew she couldn't escape, and her face turned pale instantly. "Madam, I was anxious to come to you for the third young lady, and I bumped into the eldest young lady without paying attention. Madam, please forgive me this time."

"How dare you! You, a servant, are so unscrupulous because the eldest lady has always been lenient towards her servants. Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest lady never punishes her servants." Shen Suian scolded harshly.

"..." Mrs. Lu was about to have Hengyue sold when her words got stuck in her throat.

Shen Sui'an curled the corners of his lips imperceptibly.

Mrs. Lu took a deep breath and said, "Moju, help the seedlings back to the greenhouse first."

Mo Ju glared at Shen Sui'an secretly and responded in a low voice.

"What's wrong with the third young lady?" Mrs. Lu looked at Hengyue coldly.

Hengyue trembled, "Madam, the third girl is making a scene and doesn't want to eat. She cried all night last night and now her eyes are swollen."

Mrs. Lu thought of her poor daughter and her disgust for Shen Suian increased.

"You go back first, I'll go see Sister Yan later." Mrs. Lu said.

She had to rescue two pots of world-class black jade first.

Shen Sui'an quickly followed Mrs. Lu, "Madam, is there anything else you need me to do? I'm sure nothing will go wrong this time."

Mrs. Lu finally managed to control her temper and said, "No, you don't have to come tomorrow or in the future."

It’s best not to appear in front of her ever again.

Shen Sui'an knew that the first wife's request for her to come to the morning and evening visits today was not a whim, and she also knew that it was the second wife Lu who was trying to trip her up behind the scenes.

"Madam, I know you must be sad about what happened between you and the third young lady in the upper room yesterday, which led to the third young lady being confined to her room." Shen Sui'an ignored the eldest lady's cold face and whispered behind her.

"In fact, I have known the Third Miss since we were young, and I know that she is not a bad person by nature. After all, she is the daughter of the Madam. Apart from being a little willful, how bad can she be? It's just that after so many things happened, the Third Miss and I are not as close as before."

"Hey, no matter what I say, Third Miss won't listen. Madam, I also said that I hope the best for Third Miss. She is the same age as me and is about to get married. If the news of her confinement gets out, it will definitely not be good for her."

Mrs. Lu turned her head sharply, "Why, do you still want to threaten me?"

Shen Sui'an waved his hands in panic, "Madam, you misunderstood me. I think that if the third girl can establish a good reputation, people outside will praise Madam for being able to teach her daughter."

Mrs. Lu glanced at her and asked, "Can you still help Sister Yan?"

"Of course I can't do it, but you can, Madam." Shen Sui'an said, "If the third girl can help Madam to manage the household and check the accounts, then when the wives of the wealthy families hear about it, wouldn't it be a good reputation for being smart and capable?"

"The second wife is the housekeeper now. You want me to take back the housekeeper power. What is your intention?" asked Mrs. Lu.

Shen Sui'an said quickly, "Madam, you misunderstood me. Even if Madam takes back the housekeeper's power, it won't be given to me. I don't have the ability to do it, but the third lady is smart and she will definitely be able to do it well."

Mrs. Lu snorted, "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why are you still staying here?"

Shen Sui'an bowed and said, "Madam, I want to go back to my parents' home to visit my grandparents, and I will also visit various villages tomorrow."

"Go ahead, no need to come back to me." Mrs. Lu waved her hand, and she was simply impatient to see Shen Sui'an again.

After leaving Liuyun Garden, Mu Jin quickly took Shen Sui'an's hand and said, "Madam, I didn't cut you just now, did I?"

"I'm fine." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

She noticed it when Hengyue came over, and deliberately stepped on her foot and threw the crowning black jade away, also on purpose.

but……

"The second wife is really annoying." Shen Suian said indifferently.

She didn't know how much effort she put into currying favor with Mrs. Lu, so that she would ask her to come over every morning and evening to visit her.

Since the Second Wife had brought the trouble to her, she would be letting her down if she didn't respond.

"Go and ask Shi Qing to come see me." Shen Sui'an said.

Shi Qing had been waiting for Shen Sui'an's message and soon came to the main courtyard to receive the order.

"Madam, this is the account book that the young master asked me to give you. It is organized up to last month. Please take a look first." Shi Qing respectfully took out a stack of account books and handed them to Shen Sui'an.

"There's no rush. I'll take a closer look and follow the original rules." Shen Sui'an said.

"Yes." Shi Qing agreed.

Shen Sui'an added, "The day after tomorrow I will go to the manor of Qinghu outside the city. You will go with me then, and you will follow the arrangements for my entourage."

"Don't worry, Madam. I will make proper arrangements." Shi Qing replied.

"There is one more thing I want you to check." Shen Sui'an looked at Shi Qing deeply, "The fourth young master of the second house seems to have made a lot of friends in the academy. Go check who he is close to."

Shi Qing's eyes flashed with astonishment. What was going on? Why did they suddenly have to check who the fourth young master was dating?

But this was the first time the young mistress had asked him to do this, so he had to do his best.

"Madam, I will find out what you want before tomorrow." Shi Qing said immediately.

Shen Sui'an nodded with a smile. She was really looking forward to the results of Shi Qing's investigation.