The princess has no moral principles, why did you provoke her?

The Duke's wife burst into tears at that moment: "This damn Shen Meng, can't tell right from wrong, he didn't even bother to check the whereabouts of his biological daughter, but treated his concubine's daughter as a treasure.

My poor granddaughter was almost killed by them.

At the beginning, we had been far away in southern Xinjiang for more than 20 years and had no idea what was happening here."

Duke Shen sighed, "If she hadn't saved me back in Yunzhou City, I would have died long ago.

Madam, what do you say about us adopting her as our granddaughter? Now she has family and won’t be lonely anymore.”

The old lady thought for a moment and said, "It's a good idea, but I don't know if Xiaoqi is willing.

She has a good reputation and is not short of money, but I don’t know if she has returned to the capital yet.”

Duke Shen's eyes were dark and he looked a little disappointed, then he said, "On your birthday, if Xiao Qi is in the capital, please invite her to come and explain to her.

If she doesn’t want to, then let it go.”

"If she doesn't want to, we will give her a dowry."

The two reached a consensus.

Duke Shen had one son and one daughter, the eldest son Shen Huaizhi and the daughter Shen Meng.

Shen Huaizhi has one son and two daughters. His legitimate son is Shen Mingxuan, who was almost tortured to death by ghosts. His daughter Shen Qingman is already married.

There is also Shen Feier, the daughter of my aunt. She is only fifteen years old and stays at home. Now the mansion is very quiet.

This day was the birthday party of the Duke's wife. In the afternoon, some officials above the fifth rank came to attend with their families.

Princess Zhennan was dressed in gorgeous clothes and brought Ye Xinran and Ye Xintong to personally entertain the ladies and noble ladies who came to celebrate her birthday.

The entire courtyard was decorated with red lanterns and colorful ribbons, creating a festive atmosphere. For a moment, the Shen Mansion was bustling with activity.

In the main courtyard, surrounded by the crowd, the Duke's wife was wearing a dark purple Shu brocade peony robe that made her look extraordinarily noble.

Several exquisite jade hairpins were inserted in her hair, each of which was carved with intricate patterns, complementing her temperament.

Her face showed traces of time, and her eyes revealed a calmness and composure that came from having experienced many vicissitudes of life.

Ye Qingyan was wearing a light green dress with a jade plum blossom hairpin in her hair. She looked simple, fresh and elegant.

Following behind him were Feng Yi and Feng Jiu, both of whom were carrying a large box.

Ye Qingyan stepped forward and bowed: "Xiao Qi wishes the old lady good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains.

Xiao Qi went to the fairy mountain overseas to invite the White Jade Guanyin of the Sea of ​​Clouds to bring you blessings and longevity.

Feng Yi opened the box and took out a three-foot-tall jade Guanyin statue from it.

The old lady believed in Buddhism. When she heard that Ye Qingyan had sent the White Jade Guanyin, she quickly stood up, walked to the front of the Guanyin, and put her hands together, "Amitabha!

Qingdai and Fendai, quickly invite the Bodhisattva into the Buddhist temple."

"Yes!" The two maids carefully took the white jade Guanyin and walked towards the small Buddhist temple.

The old Duke's wife smiled and said, "Xiao Qi, this gift is too precious!"

Ye Qingyan smiled calmly: "The old lady is kind-hearted. This Guanyin statue has been consecrated and is just right for you to worship."

The old lady pulled Ye Qingyan aside and asked softly, "Qingyan, we want to adopt you as our granddaughter. Are you willing?"

Ye Qingyan quickly refused: "Madam, this is unacceptable."

The Duke's wife continued, "Xiao Qi, we two elders really like you after spending these years together. You saved the Duke's life. Can you help us two elders get married?"

The old lady looked at her expectantly, and Ye Qingyan knew that this was her maternal grandparents' home.

Seeing that the two elderly people were already in their twilight years, he couldn't bear to see them sad on their birthday, so he nodded.

The old lady was overjoyed and pulled her to the main seat, signaling to the old Duke.

She said, "Everyone, I have something to announce today, and everyone should be a witness.

Today we acknowledge the divine fortune teller Xiao Qi as our legitimate granddaughter."

The crowd was in an uproar.

Shen Meng was unhappy at the time, with anger on her face: "Mom, what are you talking about?

How can you just claim any girl as your granddaughter? You don't lack granddaughters."

Ye Xinran and Ye Xintong hurriedly pulled Shen Meng back: "Mother, don't be angry."

Shen Meng's eyes flashed with uncontrollable anger, like an enraged lion: "Mother, she is a stinky fortune teller and is not worthy of being the granddaughter of the Duke's Mansion."

Everyone was stunned.

When they saw that Xiao Qi and Shen Meng were 80% similar, they began to whisper.

A lady whispered, "Look, Divine Calculation Xiaoqi and the Princess of Zhennan look so similar. Could they be illegitimate daughters?"

"It's hard to say. Otherwise, would the Duke's wife recognize her as her granddaughter?"

"The fortune teller Xiao Qi has money and many people want to curry favor with her, but she doesn't even bother to become the legitimate daughter."

"That's right, that makes sense."

"..."

The old lady leaned on a cane, her face full of determination, her brows furrowed, her eyes firm, and she said angrily: "You are a married woman from outside the palace, and you have been married to the Prince of Zhennan for many years. Don't worry about the affairs of the Duke's Mansion!"

Shen Meng was usually spoiled in her mother's home, and the old lady had never scolded her. Tears suddenly flowed down her face: "Mother, how can you say that to your daughter!"

Ye Qingyan said tactfully, "Old Madam, don't let this matter damage the harmony between you and your daughter. Just treat this as a joke.

Xiao Qi has something else to do. The gift has been delivered, so I'll take my leave now!"

After saying that, he took Feng Yi and Feng Jiu away.

When Duke Shen heard this, he said sternly, "Ye Nanxiong, send your princess back home and stop making trouble here.

In a fit of anger, Shen Meng turned around and walked out. Ye Xinran and Ye Xintong bowed to the old lady and followed her out.

Duke Shen came out and said, "Everyone, thank you for taking the time to come and celebrate Madam's birthday. I have prepared some wine and food. Please take your seat."

The Prime Minister said with a smile, "I want to taste the delicious food of the Duke's Mansion and get drunk first."

Other civil and military officials and their families took their seats one after another.

In the center of the mansion, sandalwood tables were filled with all kinds of delicious dishes with tempting colors and the aroma was everywhere.

The guests put aside their unpleasantness, as it was someone else's family affair after all. They toasted and drank, enjoying the delicious food...

Shen Meng returned home and was so angry that she threw the teacup to the ground.

"I'm so angry! That damn Xiaoqi! My mother actually scolded me because of her."

Ye Xinran advised: "Mother, anger is harmful to your health. Grandmother must have been bewitched by that little witch."

Princess Zhennan's face was filled with anger, and then she curled her lips, a trace of malice flashed in her eyes, and she shouted, "Come here, go call Chen Yi, and you two should get out too."

Ye Xinran and Ye Xintong bowed: "My daughter will take her leave!"

After a while, Chen Yi walked in and said, "Princess, please call me."

Shen Meng was furious: "Chen Yi, since I married into the palace, you thirty secret guards have been protecting me.

I have something for you to do now."

The corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a sneer, her teeth clenched tightly, appearing cold and cruel: "Take more than 20 people with you and go kill the divine fortune teller Xiao Qi."

Chen Yi was startled: "Master, who are you asking your subordinates to kill?"

Shen Meng repeated, "This princess was humiliated because of her today. I can't bear this. Go and kill the divine fortune teller Xiao Qi!"