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

Shen Jianglin still had many complaints, but the old man was already showing signs of fatigue.

The old lady asked them all to leave.

"Mother, I will take you back to Songfengyuan." Shen Sui'an stepped forward and supported Jiang's hand.

Jiang was flattered, and was dazed looking at Shen Suian's pretty face.

"Oh, oh, okay."

She treated Shen Suian as her own daughter and loved her, but she could also see after three years of marriage that Shen Suian was respectful to her, but not close enough, after all, they were not biological mother and daughter.

What happened in the past two days? She felt that Shen Sui'an seemed to be closer to her than before.

They look just like a real mother and daughter.

"Mother, although Aunt Cheng is under house arrest, it will only be for three months. You are pregnant now, so you must be careful about everything." Shen Sui'an said in a low voice.

She was afraid that once Aunt Cheng came out, she would find ways to harm Jiang's child.

Aunt Cheng was very clever and could always coax her father into obeying her in everything. He even felt that he owed her and his two children something.

She didn't expect her father to protect Jiang.

"Don't worry, the old lady has assigned me two capable maids, and I have guarded Songfengyuan like an iron barrel." Jiang said.

Shen Sui'an was silent for a moment, "Sister Yi and Brother Yao should be back soon."

When mentioning Aunt Cheng's children, Jiang's eyes showed displeasure, "They went to celebrate the birthday of the old man of the Cheng family. Calculating the time, they should be on their way back."

Shen Siyi is simply the second Aunt Cheng, scheming and cunning at a young age.

When Jiang first came into the family, she was not too wary of the two children. Later, after being framed by them several times, she saw their true colors.

In fact, when Jiang first married Shen Jianglin, the two had a period of harmony. But later, Shen Siyi saw that Jiang always had a frightened look on her face and had some inexplicable injuries on her body.

Shen Jianglin thought that Jiang was harsh on her children and he developed a dislike for her.

Even though he later realized that he had misunderstood Jiang, every time he stayed at Songfengyuan, Shen Siyi and Shen Mingyao would always make some noise to lure him back to Yue Cinema.

If Shen Siyi came back and knew that Jiang was pregnant, based on Shen Suian's understanding of this half-sister, she would definitely not let Jiang give birth to the child safely.

Shen Siyi seems innocent and sweet, but in fact, she has a kind face but a wicked heart, and is very petty and insidious.

As for Shen Mingyao, he was a devil who was spoiled by Aunt Cheng. He was vicious and stupid, and when he grew up, he bullied men and women.

He even used the Lu family's name to cause trouble several times, causing her to lose face in the Lu family and unable to raise her head in front of Lu Heng.

When he thought of his past life, Shen Suian let out a breath of air.

If the second uncle had not taught his children to be sensible, I am afraid that the Shen family would have been completely defeated by Shen Jianglin and his son in a few years.

"Madam, you should not only be careful of Aunt Cheng." Shen Sui'an said.

Jiang looked at her suspiciously, "Sui Sui, have you been bullied by Sister Yi'er and her brother?"

"No, I just... just in case." Shen Sui'an gently placed his hand on Jiang's belly, "Madam, I'm looking forward to you giving me a brother."

"I like it too, sister."

Jiang smiled and said, "Okay."

"By the way, the embroidery room has delivered the clothes for tomorrow's banquet. Come with me to try them on."

"Attending the banquet?" Shen Sui'an was stunned.

Jiang said, "You forgot about the old lady Qu's birthday party. You can go and meet your friends."

Madam Qu’s birthday party!

Shen Sui'an remembered that this birthday party also changed the fate of her best friend Qu Qingli.

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The Qu family is a prominent family, said to be the most powerful family in the capital. The empress dowager and the queen in the palace are from the Qu family.

Today is the birthday banquet of the old lady of the Qu family. Lanterns and decorations are hung in the mansion, and lotus bedding is spread out. Shengxiao, drums and music can be heard in the streets and alleys. All the old friends, dukes and princes have come to congratulate early.

Old Madam Shen took Jiang and Shen Sui'an into the backyard.

Looking at the extreme luxury of the Qu family, the endless stream of people sending birthday gifts, and the bustling scene of bells ringing, it was completely different from the later desolation when the entire family was convicted, countless people were killed and injured, and everyone took advantage of their misery.

Shen Sui'an's heart was extremely heavy.

It is true that Qu Qingli offended Lu Heng because he stood up for her and was later retaliated by Lu Heng, but it is probably also because he was too powerful.

The one in the palace is a suspicious person.

"Sui Sui, you are finally here." The girl wearing a water-shadow red long skirt with densely woven gold-threaded acacia flowers walked towards Shen Sui'an happily.

The girl's soft and delicate skin was white and shiny in the sunlight, her eyes sparkled like stars, and her face had an innocent smile that was free from any worldly flavor. She was so pretty and beautiful.

Her long-lost friend, the one who made her feel guilty to the core.

"Greetings, Old Madam Shen, Madam Shen." Qu Qingli bowed with a smile.

"Li'er." Shen Suian's throat felt like it was clogged with cotton just as he opened his mouth.

Qu Qingli hugged Shen Sui'an's arm affectionately. Seeing her red eyes, she said distressedly, "You didn't come to me when you were wronged. You really treat me as an outsider."

Shen Suian knew that Qu Qingli had misunderstood, but she couldn't say too much at this time.

"How can you be an outsider? You are my half-sister."

Qu Qingli pinched Shen Sui'an's tender cheeks and said, "Okay, sister will vent your anger for you today."

Shen Sui'an's heart tightened: "Don't make things difficult for Song Xiuzhi."

"Tsk, why are you still protecting her? Are you afraid that Lu Heng will be angry? You are too soft-hearted. You will be held firmly in Lu Heng's hands in the future." Qu Qingli said unhappily.

When Jiang heard this, she nodded and said, "Sui Sui, Miss Qu is right."

Madam Shen whispered, "Sui Sui, go pay your respects to Madam Qu first."

Qu Qingli took Shen Sui'an's hand and said, "Madam, please come this way."

Outside the hall, birthday gifts sent by guests were placed. Among them, the golden birthday star and golden ruyi sent by the Ministry of Rites were particularly eye-catching.

Looking across the entire Shangjing City, which old lady could have such an honor on her birthday?

When Shen Sui'an appeared, everyone's eyes fell on her.

Rumors about Lu Heng and Song Xiuzhi were rife, and no one could understand why the noble and aloof son of the Duke's mansion would fall for a woman who sold wine, even though his fiancée was a lady from a wealthy family.

"Old lady, I wish you a long life like the Nanshan Mountains and prosperity like the pines and cypresses."

Madam Qu smiled at Shen Sui'an and said, "We seem to grow taller with each passing year. We are so picturesque, elegant and beautiful, and not comparable to ordinary people."

"Sui Sui is not worthy of the old lady's praise." Shen Sui'an's cheeks blushed slightly, knowing that old lady Qu was trying to save her face.

"Yes, Miss Shen is so beautiful and intelligent, how can she be compared to the lowly maids from small families outside." A lady responded.

Madam Qu just smiled and held Shen Sui'an's hand, "Go play outside with Li'er, you won't feel bored with what we old guys say."

Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "I like listening to you talk."

"Oh, my Suisui, grandma almost treats you as her own grandson. No matter how sweet you say, she won't care about me as her granddaughter." Qu Qingli said with a smile.

When turning around to walk out, Shen Sui'an saw Old Madam Lu sitting on the side.

She was in a trance for a moment, and almost walked behind her with lowered head and listened attentively, just like in her previous life, and served her carefully.

Old Madam Lu had a stern face, a dignified look, and sharp eyes. She seemed to be waiting for Shen Sui'an to come over and pay her respects.

But Shen Sui'an's gaze just flashed across her, and then he left.

Surprisingly! He just left like that!