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

Shen Sui'an did not have anyone call Aunt Guan over immediately for questioning or punishment.

Her identity was special, and Lu Yuan extended a helping hand to her because she was Guan Hai's sister, but she treated Madam Deng and her daughter harshly, even though they were also Guan Hai's wife and daughter.

Let's wait for Lu Yuan to come back and let him decide how to deal with Aunt Guan.

"Madam, you must be tired. There is chicken soup simmering in the kitchen. I will go and get it for you." Banjian said.

"We've eaten outside. There are freshly baked pastries from Yipinlou there. We also bought chestnuts on the way. You can take them down and share them." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

The maids thanked him with a smile.

"Madam, the old lady sent someone to tell you to go to your room." Sui Jin came in and said in a low voice.

Shen Sui'an raised her eyebrows. Ever since she fainted in the upper room last time, the old lady told her not to go to the upper room unless necessary. She had just had a few days of peace and quiet.

"Change my clothes." Shen Suian stood up and walked into the bathroom.

As Sui Jin helped her change her clothes, she said, "After you left, the third lady went to Princess Guangning."

"I heard that she was slapped by the princess yesterday, and now she is rushing forward on her own. As a legitimate daughter of a Duke's mansion, doesn't she have any backbone at all?"

Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "If she grew up under the care of the eldest wife, she might really develop some of the arrogance of a girl from an aristocratic family."

But she was raised by the old lady.

"Why would the eldest wife leave her daughter to be raised by the old lady?" Su Jin wondered.

Mrs. Lu was aloof and aloof, and never bothered to argue with others. She once wondered why she would allow the old lady to teach Lu Yan like this.

Then she understood.

Behind the eldest wife's arrogance is selfishness. She loves no one but herself.

Mr. Lu once promised her that he would never take a concubine, but later he brought home his illegitimate son Lu Yuan. The first wife became estranged from him because of this.

Later, the old lady gave the eldest master two concubines, who gave birth to two illegitimate daughters, Lu Rong and Lu Yin.

The first wife used the excuse of poor health to manage the household affairs and no longer cared about the Lu family's affairs.

What Old Madam Lu disliked the most was this arrogant daughter-in-law. She couldn't even pretend to be humble in front of her, so she carried the one-year-old Lu Yan to the upper room.

Since you are not in good health, you certainly can't take good care of the children.

The eldest wife did not cry or make a fuss. She let the old lady take her daughter away and she lived a comfortable life behind closed doors.

In the past, Shen Sui'an also felt that Madam Lu was disregarding her status as the mistress of the house and deceiving herself by acting like an idler, but now she realized that the eldest lady was the smartest person in the mansion.

Even if she doesn't take care of the household, she is still the eldest wife, and no one can surpass her.

Uncle Lu always felt guilty towards her and placed her in a high position in his heart.

As for the two concubine daughters, Lu Rong and Lu Yin, their status and situation in the family are clear at a glance.

I wonder if Lu Yan will still be able to remain calm and unconcerned about worldly affairs if she gets into trouble because of her temper and brings disaster to the First Wife in the future.

"Okay, that's it." Shen Sui'an said.

She wore a cross-collared vest made of light cyan and gold satin with scattered flowers, and her hair was simply tied into a single bun. She came to the upper room with Ningshuang and Banjian.

In the upper room, both ladies were there. Princess Guangning sat below the old lady and was talking to her with a smile on her face.

Lu Yan stood beside the old lady, adding a few words from time to time.

It looks so harmonious.

"Hello, old lady." Shen Sui'an smiled slightly and greeted all the elders present.

When Mrs. Lu saw Shen Suian's rosy complexion, her chest tightened.

"You live a very comfortable life." Old Madam Lu couldn't help but sarcastically remarked.

Shen Sui'an bowed his head and whispered softly, "It's because the old lady and the madam care about the younger generation, otherwise my fragile body wouldn't have recovered in a few days."

“……”How can she have the nerve?

Mrs. Lu raised her eyes and glanced at Shen Sui'an.

"In two days it will be Madam Yao's birthday. You are the new daughter-in-law of the Lu family, so you should also go to celebrate her birthday."

Shen Suian's eyes moved slightly. Old Madam Yao was Princess Guangning's grandmother. It was normal for her to send a letter to the Lu family, but why would she specifically ask her to go with her?

Princess Guangning hates her so much, how could she let her attend Old Madam Yao’s birthday party?

Lu Yan snorted: "Princess sister-in-law is very generous and doesn't care about your previous rudeness. That's why grandma gave you a chance to attend Madam Yao's banquet."

Thank you so much, Shen Sui'an.

She had no interest in going to the Yao family.

However, what she was more curious about was whether Mrs. Lu would go?

Although the affair between Lu Yang and Young Master Yao was covered up, wouldn't it be awkward for the two families to meet?

"Just go if I tell you to. After all, your husband is the commander." Old Madam Lu said unhappily.

Shen Sui'an smiled slightly: "Yes, old lady."

Yes, her current husband is Lu Yuan, the commander of the Pacification Division, a man that both Concubine Yao and the Second Prince are trying their best to recruit. How could the Yao family not invite her to a banquet?

The old lady's pretentiousness was just an attempt to suppress her and make her think that others invited her to a banquet out of respect for the Lu family.

Princess Guangning looked at Shen Sui'an solemnly and exchanged glances with Lu Yan.

They all hated Shen Sui'an and wanted to tear her apart, but it was difficult for them to do so in the Lu family.

Only after Shen Suian goes out will they have a chance to deal with her.

"Everyone should prepare well." Madam Lu said, "Let's go."

Shen Sui'an bowed and left the upper room.

She looked back and saw Lu Yan and Princess Guangning whispering to each other.

Mrs. Lu looked calm as she finally walked out of the upper room.

"Madam, I will take you back to Liuyun Garden." Shen Suian said obediently.

"No need." Mrs. Lu refused with a sullen face. She didn't want her flowers to suffer again.

Shen Sui'an felt a little regretful and watched Mrs. Lu leave.

"Shen Suian..." Lu Yan called out.

"Third Miss, what did you call me?" Shen Sui'an stared at her calmly.

Lu Yan gritted her teeth: "...Sister-in-law! Did you chase Hong Xiu away?"

Shen Sui'an raised his eyebrows: "Where did Hongxiu go?"

She only knew that Lu Yuan had driven Mother Li away, but she didn't know how Hongxiu dealt with her, and she never asked whether she was still working in the study.

"You are really good at pretending. Everyone knows that Hongxiu is the most important person around eldest brother. You drove her out of the West Courtyard. You don't want to leave her a chance to live." Lu Yan said sarcastically.

Shen Sui'an was surprised, "I didn't expect that the third lady was so concerned about what happened in your eldest brother's room."

"Who cares? I just sympathize with Hongxiu. She has served my eldest brother for many years. Her position in the Lu family is more important than yours." Lu Yan snorted.

"You must be very lucky to be the third lady's maid. Your status is even higher than that of the master." Shen Suian said with a smile.

Lu Yan was choked by the stab.

"Shen Sui'an, you are really good at tricks." Princess Guangning sneered.

"Thank you for your praise, Princess." Shen Suian nodded.

She was too lazy to explain that Hongxiu's affairs had nothing to do with her.

Anyway, no one will believe it even if I tell them.