Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

When the Lu mother and daughter heard that Shen Zongyuan had arranged such a marriage for Shen Nanyue, they laughed so hard that tears came out of their eyes in the house.

"No matter how capable Shen Nanyan is, she still married the son of a bastard who is a sixth-rank official. Lord Wang is even worse than your father."

"That's right. Let alone going to the palace, even if I pick a random family, Shen Nanyan will have to look up to me. Mother, this marriage must be done, otherwise my daughter will have no fun in the future."

"It will definitely happen. The old lady and your father are really concerned about it. I heard that they are preparing for the engagement these days."

"I really don't know what they were thinking. They didn't want to enter the palace, but chose to enter the home of a lowly official. A concubine's daughter is a concubine's daughter, not something that can be shown to the public."

"No matter what they do, you should take good care of your injuries. Once you enter the palace, our good days will begin."

Mrs. Lu carefully checked the wound on Shen Lingxi's head. The wound had already scabbed over. She covered it with her hair, so no one would notice it even if she went out.

"My daughter still wants to meet the Third Prince."

"I think the Third Prince just doesn't want to marry you. Why bother to keep pestering him? It doesn't make sense for him to leave the Emperor behind and marry a prince who hasn't even reached maturity yet. I don't know how many more years he'll have to endure."

"But... I'll listen to Mom. Mom, I'll stay at home for a few days. I'll go out for a walk tomorrow."

"Okay, bring two more maids to serve you. You are the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, you must not lose your dignity."

"Yes."

On the second day, Shen Lingxi still went to meet the third prince secretly without telling Lu. After the two of them had sex, Shen Lingxi tried several times but did not get the answer she wanted.

The Third Prince was not a dull person, how could he not know what she meant, but the Third Prince already had a better candidate for the Imperial Concubine, not to mention that he had already gotten Shen Lingxi, so naturally he would not marry her. If Shen Lingxi was smart, he would not mind giving Shen Lingxi a position as a concubine, but Shen Lingxi's mind was obviously not limited to this.

Because Aunt Su was just a concubine, the preparations for Shen Nanyan's engagement were handed over to the old lady. On the surface, it was the old lady, but in fact it was Aunt Su who was arranging everything. Aunt Su naturally did not dare to be negligent in her daughter's marriage. Seeing Aunt Su preparing seriously and running around, Shen Nanyan really couldn't bear to tell her her thoughts.

Two days later, Wang Wenyan came to the house and said that the weather was good and he wanted to take Shen Nanyan to go boating. Shen Nanyan wanted to refuse, but seeing the expectant faces of Aunt Su and the old lady, she finally did not say the word of refusal, but just nodded and went out with Wang Wenyan.

The weather in March and April is really pleasant. Small boats are floating on the river, and on each boat are young ladies and gentlemen from various families, some playing the piano melodiously, some chatting and laughing. The whole river is as lively as a market. Although Wang Wenyan is the illegitimate son of a sixth-rank official, his family is wealthy, so the boat today is not small. Shen Nanyue stood at the stern, watching the water rolling under her feet, but what she was thinking in her mind was how to make the Yue family lose power completely.

Now Yue Hanzhou's reputation has been ruined, so he can't do anything. Instead, he needs to work hard on General Yue.

"Won't you get dizzy if you keep looking down at the water like this?"

Wang Wenyan stood beside Shen Nanyan. One was tall, the other short, and they were both tall and slender, which made them a perfect match.

"Fortunately."

Shen Nanyan's answers were always brief and to the point. Wang Wenyan thought she was shy, but in fact, Shen Nanyan didn't want to talk to him.

"My mother said she's already agreed with your grandmother that we'll get engaged in three days, to avoid the palace announcing it, which would be very troublesome."

"Well, it's up to Grandma to decide."

"I should have made some jewelry and dresses specifically for you, but time was tight, so I had to buy them last-minute. So I asked my mother to prepare some extra fine fabrics and some money for you. After we get engaged, I'll find an embroiderer to make them for you. If there's anything else you'd like, just tell me and I'll send it to you. I won't let you down."

Wang Wenyan became happier and happier as he spoke. He wished he could give all the good things to Shen Nanyan. Such deep affection almost moved him, but Shen Nanyan didn't feel a bit.

"No need, just keep it simple."

"I know you don't care about these, but I just want to give it to you, Yan'er..."

Wang Wenyan suddenly grabbed Shen Nanyan's little hand. The sudden contact scared Shen Nanyan, and she struggled to get rid of him. But Wang Wenyan liked Shen Nanyan too much. He had no appetite these days and his mind was full of Shen Nanyan's every frown and smile. Now that the beauty was by his side, he really couldn't help it and wanted to hold Shen Nanyan's little hand and get closer to her.

"Yan'er, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. You and I are about to get engaged. I just want to be closer to you. Don't worry, I like you and love you, and I will never hurt you."

As he spoke, the obsession on Wang Wenyan's face made Shen Nanyan feel timid. She felt that Wang Wenyan seemed crazy.

"Let go, you..."

Suddenly a gust of wind blew past her ears, and Wang Wenyan's hand was loosened. Before Shen Nanyue could react, she saw Wang Wenyan falling into the river like a leaf, and then she was hugged in someone's arms. A familiar smell came to her nose.

"Your Majesty! How could you...ah!"

Lu Jiusi's face was as cold as a piece of thousand-year-old ice, and his eyes were full of anger. Without saying a word, he picked up Shen Nanyue with one hand and jumped onto another larger boat. With the other hand, he pinched Shen Nanyue's wrist and gently applied force. The bracelet on Mrs. Wang shattered instantly and fell to the bottom of the lake with a big hand of Lu Jiusi.

"Wang Wenyan... he's still in the water. Someone could die. Hurry... save him..."

But Lu Jiusi didn't listen to what she said and directly carried her into the room on the boat.

It’s not that Shen Nanyue really cares about Wang Wenyan, but because Wang Wenyan’s father and Shen Zongyuan are old friends. Even if the two of them don’t have a result, they can’t make it too embarrassing. Lu Jiusi kicked him into the river like this, and how would he explain it when he goes back? Shen Zongyuan would definitely take his anger out on him.

The worst thing is how am I going to explain it when I go back? The Wang family will think that someone in my family has an affair and harmed their son, and then my reputation will be ruined.

After entering the room, Lu Jiusi gently put Shen Nanyan down. Even though his anger was about to reach his head, he did not vent his anger on Shen Nanyan. But Shen Nanyan was still concerned about Wang Wenyan's life. She had just stood firm and was about to rush out, but her thin body was stopped by Lu Jiusi and pressed against the wall.

"Do you like him that much?"

"Are you crazy? That's a human life. Besides, if he dies, how will the Shen family and the Wang family explain it?"

"Do you like him?"

"If Wang Wenyan dies, won't I have to pay with my life?"

"Tell me, do you like him?"

"If the Wang family comes to my house, I will betray you."

"I'm asking you, do you like him?"

Lu Jiusi's eyes were red, like a child about to break. Shen Nanyan didn't understand why he was like this at all.

"You are sick, I don't want to talk to you, get out of the way!"

Shen Nanyan pushed Lu Jiusi hard, but Lu Jiusi didn't move at all. His heart ached so much, as if someone was tearing his body apart bit by bit, making him suffocate in pain.

At the moment of extreme heartache, Lu Jiusi's tall body was trembling slightly. He pressed down his lips gently with restraint. Shen Nanyue immediately stopped moving. At this moment, it seemed as if the air had solidified!