Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

Seeing her grandchildren kneeling down in front of her, the old lady's anger instantly disappeared. After all, she felt more sorry for her grandchildren, so she quickly asked someone to help them up, but she didn't mention Aunt Su. Shen Yunzhi was about to speak, but was stopped by Aunt Su's look.

The old lady values ​​these two grandsons the most. Although Shen Nanyan had mentioned it to the old lady before, she never told her how to make the decision afterwards. Now she suddenly knew that her grandsons would leave for Shangjing in less than ten days. She was naturally angry. If she didn't let the old lady vent her anger, she was afraid that she would not have a good New Year.

"Why did you decide to join the army so quickly? Besides, joining the army should be a slow process. If you join the army and go to war, how can you bear it? You are children who have been raised in the mansion in every possible way. How can you have never experienced such hardship? If you are hungry and cold, who will take care of you?"

The old lady's eyes turned red when she thought about her grandson having to sleep in the open air. Shen Yunzhi hurriedly sat down next to the old lady.

"Grandma, I've been living a life of luxury these years and have neglected my studies for a long time. If I don't work hard, who in the capital will be willing to marry their daughter to our Shen family? I also want you to drink granddaughter-in-law tea, so I have to work hard now. What's more, this time I'm with His Royal Highness Prince Huai. If it were someone else, I wouldn't go."

"Prince Huai is a capable man, but he's still young, so there are bound to be things he can't take care of. You're also weak, so why not let your father go find his colleagues while you gain some experience in the barracks? There's no need to rush."

The old lady originally thought that she would let Shen Yunzhi join the military camp, serve for a few years, and then use her connections to become a patrol officer in the city. She didn't expect Shen Yunzhi to make such a big move right from the start.

"Grandmother, if my brother just joins the military, I'm afraid he won't make any progress in ten years. It would be a waste of his youth. While my brother is still young, if he works hard for a few years with His Royal Highness the Prince of Huai, he will definitely have a bright future."

"Yan'er is right, mother. Yunzhi is not good at studying and has no hope of a career in government. He might be able to achieve something by following Prince Huai. Who knows, our Shen family might even produce a great general. But Yunzhi, you have to be extremely alert on the battlefield. I heard that swords are merciless on the battlefield and there are people who shoot arrows from behind. You never know when someone might shoot you in the back and kill you. There are also people who set fires in the middle of the night and even spies who poison you. It's really hard to guard against. You must be careful. Mother, I'm scared just thinking about it."

Mrs. Lu's seemingly caring words made the previous comfort of Shen Yunzhi and his sister turn into nothing, and the old lady became stubborn again.

"No, you can't go. Your mother is right. It's too dangerous. What if...what if you... Su, this is your child, your own son whom you carried for ten months with great difficulty. You let him take such a risk. Do you even have the nerve to be a mother?"

The old lady pointed the finger at Aunt Su again, and Aunt Su quickly bowed her head and admitted her mistake.

"According to what Madam said, all men in the world should not join the army to protect the country. Instead, they should just be noble sons who are afraid of death. However, I don't know how long the Nanling Kingdom can survive. If the current emperor knew that our family had such remarks, even if he executed our entire family, it would not be enough to satisfy his hatred."

Aunt Su naturally didn't dare to retort to Mrs. Lu, but Shen Nanyan was not afraid.

"When did mother ever say such a thing? Shen Nanyan, please don't smear her."

Things evolved from family matters to state affairs. Mrs. Lu did not expect that Shen Nanyue had become so smart today and almost tricked her.

"This is...ah, I just feel sorry for Yunzhi and worry about him. How could a good intention like that become a national issue when it comes to Yan'er? Moreover, this concerns the entire Shen family. Don't make up stories without thinking. Yunzhi joining the army is a good thing, but it can't turn into a disaster."

"So Madam also agrees with my brother going to war, right?"

Lu's face was more colorful than Shen Lingxi's clothes, and her forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat.

If she answered yes, she would offend the old lady. If she answered no, she would be disloyal to the current emperor. No matter how she answered, it would be wrong. Mrs. Lu was so angry that her back teeth were about to break.

"Why, Madam, do you also think Yunzhi should go on the expedition with Prince Huai?"

At this awkward moment, Shen Zongyuan broke the deadlock, but his questioning seemed to make things worse for Lu.

"As for Yunzhi's affairs, the old lady and the master have to make the decision. What do I, a woman in the backyard, know?"

"Well, mother, Yunzhi's matter is not the fault of Aunt Su. It was my son's idea. Prince Huai is invincible, brave and resourceful, and there are many people who want to follow him. Our Yunzhi has this opportunity, which can be regarded as a manifestation of father's spirit from heaven. Think about it, Yunzhi is the son of the Shen family and does not understand tactics. Even if Prince Huai really wants someone to charge forward, he would not choose Yunzhi. Our Yunzhi is just following along to bask in the glory of His Highness Prince Huai. When we return with a great victory, maybe the emperor will be pleased and reward him with a ninth-rank official position. Wouldn't this make his future career smoother?"

While Shen Zongyuan was analyzing the pros and cons for the old lady, he reached out and helped Aunt Su up from the ground. Shen Nanyan's eyes were looking at Aunt Lan who came with Shen Zongyuan.

Last night, Shen Zongyuan went to Aunt Lan's courtyard. How did Mrs. Lu know that Shen Yunzhi was going to go to war today? I'm afraid Aunt Lan had a lot of credit for this.

I originally thought that Aunt Lan was a well-behaved person who was only interested in living a peaceful life with Shen Zongyuan, and that she was someone worth cooperating with. I didn't expect that she would become restless. Did she join the Lu family, or was there some other reason?

"Is it really as you said?"

"Of course. You've heard of the wisdom and bravery of the Prince of Huai. This is a happy occasion for Yunzhi, so you don't have to worry too much. When the time comes, I'll talk to His Highness the Prince of Huai and ask him to take care of Yunzhi. There's no danger there."

"Why not invite His Royal Highness Prince Huai to dine at our residence? After all, it's the end of the year now, so it's perfectly normal to socialize with the ministers."

"This……"

"You didn't invite me because you were afraid I'd find out something? Are you lying to me?"

"How could a son lie to his mother? I was just worried that His Highness might be busy with military matters and not have time."

"The post hasn't even been delivered yet. How come you have time to give it a try?"

The old lady had made it clear that Shen Zongyuan could no longer refuse, because he knew that sending a hundred invitations would be useless. His Royal Highness the Prince of Huai never visited any mansion, let alone a useless censor like himself.

"Tomorrow I will send someone to deliver the invitations. Today is New Year's Day, so please don't be angry or punish them. Let these children have a good and relaxing time, and pray for good luck this year."

"You're such a talker. Okay, let's put this matter behind us. But if you have any problems in the future, you must tell me, your wife. You can't hide it from me anymore."

"Yes, yes, my son will follow my mother's instructions. Come on, Yun Yi, bring your brothers and sisters to kowtow to the old lady."

Lu's plan to sabotage Shen Yunzhi's expedition was completely shattered, but her mind was not calmed down. Instead, she came up with a bolder plan.