Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

Shen Lingxi had messy hair and looked at Mrs. Lu with a smile on her face with a frown.

"Mom, is there anything happy?"

"Isn't it a happy thing that the emperor wants to select concubines?"

Shen Lingxi was still confused. Mrs. Lu sat down beside the bed and took her hand.

"No matter how noble the Third Prince is, he's not as noble as the Emperor. The Emperor is already the Emperor, but the Third Prince may not be the Emperor in the future. Do you understand?"

"Mom, what do you mean?"

"Silly child, I've seen you and the Third Prince being together for so long, and he has absolutely no intention of marrying you. Why not take this opportunity to pressure him? If he has feelings for you, he'll definitely ask for permission to marry you as soon as possible. If he's still hesitant, you might as well enter the palace and become his concubine mother. In the future, he'll have to call you "Madam" whenever he sees you."

"Mother, how can this be possible? The emperor is as old as my father. How can I possibly serve him? I don't want to."

"He's the most noble man in the world. If you get to be with him, you'll have everything you want. Most importantly, even that little bitch Shen Nanyan will have to kneel down to you. Just think how impressive and satisfying it will be!"

As soon as Mrs. Lu mentioned Shen Nanyan, Shen Lingxi's resentment seemed to fade away instantly. Not to mention anything else, if she really entered the palace and became a concubine, then Shen Nanyan and her son would be at her mercy.

"Mother naturally doesn't want you to enter the palace, but if the Third Prince doesn't plan to marry you, and you keep wasting time, even if the Emperor selects another selection, you won't have a chance. Then we won't have any choice and will have to let the Third Prince decide. Women, youth and beauty are fleeting. The more you lose, the less valuable they become. There will always be buds waiting to bloom, so you should seize the opportunity and not end up with nothing."

Mrs. Lu's earnest advice naturally had her own purpose. Now that her son has become a disabled person and has accomplished nothing, she and her son can only rely on their daughter. If Shen Lingxi enters the palace and finds an official position for Shen Yunyi, then who in the Shen family and the capital city will dare to look at her in the face? Maybe the Lu family can rely on her daughter to return to its peak, and then adopt a grandson from the Lu family, then she will be able to rest assured for the rest of her life.

The more Mrs. Lu thought about it, the happier she became. She persuaded him for several hours. Although Shen Lingxi liked the third prince, they had been together for so long, and everything that should have happened had happened, but the third prince had never given her a clear answer, let alone mentioned marrying her. So after Mrs. Lu's persuasion, she nodded and agreed.

"But mother, I... I have already given my body to the Third Prince, how can I enter the palace?"

"Don't worry about that. The madam of Qimengfang has a unique skill. Even an eighty-year-old woman can be rejuvenated and turned into a virgin. I will do this for you even if you beg me to."

"Okay, and my hair..."

"You should take good care of your injuries first. When the time comes, cut some hair from the maids and put it in a bun. No one will notice it. Don't worry, I have mother to support you. I will definitely not let anything happen to you."

After the mother and daughter finished their discussion, Mrs. Lu began to prepare the money. Although the madam of Qimengfang had skills, her asking price was not low. Mrs. Lu thought about selling the several shops and fields she had. After all, as long as Shen Lingxi entered the palace, boxes of gold, silver and jewelry would be delivered to her. How could she still be interested in such small things?

But before Mrs. Lu sold the shop, Shen Yunyi entered her yard. Without asking anything, he just asked for money. Mrs. Lu was furious and cursed him. Not only did Shen Yunyi not get any silver, he was also driven out by Mrs. Lu. Shen Yunyi was upset without the money and went to Tang Manrou again. As a result, the two quarreled over the money again. In the afterglow of the setting sun, Shen Yunyi sat dejectedly on the side of the road. At this time, a carriage stopped in front of him.

In the Shen Mansion, people have been coming in and out one after another in the past few days. Some came to deliver calligraphy, while others came to visit Shen Zongyuan. They were all young men, gentle and handsome. Shen Zongyuan naturally liked them all very much. During the conversation, he would take these people to the garden for a walk, just to let the old lady and Aunt Su take a look.

Of course, Shen Zongyuan also asked someone to notify Lu to come and see him. Although he didn't like Lu, she was his daughter after all. Shen Zongyuan wanted to choose from both daughters to avoid favoritism. But who knew that Lu refused outright, saying that Shen Lingxi's husband had already been chosen, so Shen Zongyuan didn't need to worry. Shen Zongyuan didn't say anything after hearing this and just let her do as she pleased.

"Mom, Yingqiu, do you have anyone you like?"

"I've been really dazzled these past few days, Aunt Su, you can tell me, since we're choosing a husband for your daughter after all."

The old lady's respect for Aunt Su's opinion really made Aunt Su feel a little embarrassed. After all, she was just a concubine and had no right to interfere in her children's marriages.

"Thank you, old lady, and thank you, master. I don't know him very well, but I think the fourth young master of the Wang family seems to be a good person. He always has a smile on his face and is very kind. I think he must be a gentle person."

"His name is Wang Wenyan. Although he is a bastard, he is highly regarded by Lord Wang. He is currently taking the imperial examinations. He is very measured in his words and actions. At such a young age, he has already won the late emperor's praise. He is a promising young man."

The old lady patted Aunt Su's hand.

"I agree with Aunt Su. It's not just because the child looks humble and kind, but also because you and Lord Wang are old friends. If there are any problems in the future, our two families can get along harmoniously. We can rest assured that the two children are together."

"Mother is right. If Yan'er marries into the Wang family, she won't suffer any hardship. Then let Yingqiu talk to Yan'er about this matter. If she agrees, we can meet with Master Wang as soon as possible. Even if we're not in a hurry to get married, we can exchange horoscopes and arrange the marriage in advance to avoid any unnecessary complications."

Aunt Su naturally had no objection, so she got up and left to talk to Shen Nanyue about this matter.

After the room quieted down, the old lady asked about Shen Lingxi's marriage. Shen Zongyuan sighed secretly. He didn't know why, but later on, whenever Lu's children were mentioned, Shen Zongyuan would have an inexplicable headache.

"Mrs. Lu said Lingxi already has someone she loves, and asked me not to interfere."

"What? The ideal person...without a matchmaker...this, what is this? They just don't like the people you recommended. They think their official positions are too low and they are not worthy of them. If they really let them find it themselves, they will bring shame to the Shen family."

"Don't worry, mother. I'll have someone keep an eye on them. Mother... maybe... I think Mrs. Lu might also want Lingxi to enter the palace."

"Well, what you said is not impossible. Have someone keep a close eye on her. If she enters the palace, it's fine. But if she finds someone else, you still have to keep a close eye on her. After all, she is your daughter."

"My son understands."

It has to be said that after being married for many years, Shen Zongyuan still understands Lu. He can even foresee that she wants to send her daughter into the palace. It is really admirable. However, the emperor and the third prince are not fools. How could they really be deceived by the mother and daughter?