Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

After the morning farce ended, Shen Zongyuan went back to his study to write a note and had it delivered to Prince Huai's Mansion. The others returned to the courtyard with their own thoughts. Mrs. Lu was in deep thought, and Aunt Lan left in a hurry, and even Shen Rongying beside her could not keep up.

Shen Nanyan asked her brother Shen Yunzhi to send Aunt Su back to the courtyard, while she took a shortcut and stopped Aunt Lan outside her courtyard. Aunt Lan pretended to be calm and laughed before she even opened her mouth. She even invited Shen Nanyan into the courtyard to talk.

"There's no need to go in. Yan'er just came to tell Aunt Lan that Madam said that next time you have any news, it would be more appropriate to go directly to her courtyard to discuss it."

Aunt Lan raised her eyebrows and said with disdain.

"Madam, what kind of trick is this to frame me?"

"Whether it's a frame-up or a conspiracy between you two is not important. What's important is that Aunt Lan will have to rely on Shen Yunyi to make a living in the future, so she should respect the Lu family more."

These words made Aunt Lan feel cold in her heart. She had no son, so she had to rely on one of Shen Yunyi and Shen Yunzhi. Now it seemed that she could not rely on Shen Yunzhi.

"Does Miss Fifth believe everything Madam says? How can you prove that I was the one who leaked this information?"

"Because Daddy stayed in your yard last night."

"But not everyone in my courtyard is loyal to me. What if someone with a bad heart betrays me? Fifth Miss, your aunt and I were both concubines, so we can naturally better understand her difficulties. Now that I am the housekeeper, the master visits your aunt's courtyard more and more often. This is enough to prove that it is most appropriate for us to join forces."

"Forget about the two-faced people. It's not like I have to rely on anyone in this mansion."

"You're so arrogant! Without my aunt, how many times a year can Daddy go to your aunt's courtyard? Let me be clear with you, I did this. Shen Nanyan, you made me lose my innocence and become a joke in this mansion. You even made me marry someone I don't like. I just want to make you unhappy. Seeing your aunt being punished makes me happy."

Shen Rongying, who had not spoken, suddenly stepped forward, pulled Aunt Lan away, and stood in front of Shen Nanyue with a gloomy face.

Shen Nanyan took a half step back, fearing that her angry saliva would spray on her face, but Shen Nanyan was not angry, and even had a smile on her face.

"When, where, and what did I say to harm Second Sister? Why don't you bring me evidence and take me to the government office? I can then confess my crime and let Second Sister calm down."

"Shen Nanyan, don't be so arrogant. Didn't you say that to your maid by the lake on purpose for me to hear?"

"What did you say? Oh... saying that Daddy would choose a good husband for you from among his students. Is that wrong? Did I say your good husband is in the guest house? Did I tell Fourth Sister to go there? I didn't even say a word to Fourth Sister, so how can you say I harmed her? It was Fourth Sister who misbehaved and even learned such a despicable act as eavesdropping. I don't know how Aunt Lan taught Fourth Sister."

"You are presumptuous."

Shen Rongying raised her hand to slap Shen Nanyan in the face, but her wrist was held tightly by someone.

"Even if Yan'er did something wrong, it's her father and grandmother who should punish her. When is it your turn to hit her?"

Just after one New Year's Eve, Shen Yunzhi seemed to have grown a lot taller, and the expression in his eyes became more mature and steady. There was a chill in his gaze when he looked at Shen Rongying.

Shen Rongying shook off Shen Yunzhi's hand with force, her little face flushed with anger.

"Aunt Lan, my aunt has never had the desire to compete for favor. She only wants to live a peaceful and stable life. You are the best housekeeper. You can avoid some of the suppression of the Lu family, make my aunt's life easier, and also balance the relationship in the backyard. My sister and I are grateful to you, but you really shouldn't have done what you did today."

Shen Yunzhi's words were very pertinent. Originally, the two concubines working together were the most effective in suppressing the Lu family, and there were fewer dirty things in the mansion. Aunt Lan herself understood this.

Last night, when she learned that Shen Yunzhi was going to go to war with Prince Huai, she was happy to share it with her daughter. However, she never expected that Shen Rongying would secretly pass the news to Mrs. Lu.

She planned to rely on Shen Yunzhi and naturally hoped that he could achieve something. Aunt Lan was also sincere, but her plans were disrupted by her daughter.

"You are right, but I can't just let it go like this because your sister harmed me, Rong Ying."

"Hurry? Aunt Lan, that's the General's Mansion. According to my father's wishes, he would definitely let his beloved daughter marry into a good family, and the official position must be higher than ours, so that he can protect his daughter. But now Shen Rongying is marrying into the General's Mansion, which is marrying up. Why are you not satisfied with such a family? Are you thinking of marrying into the royal family?"

"What if the royal family is like that? Does that mean I can't marry?"

Shen Yunzhi laughed out loud. Shen Rongying was really ambitious. The emperor could be his grandfather, but he still wanted to marry into the palace and become a noble queen.

"Auntie Lan, think carefully about this. Yan'er, let's go."

Shen Rongying dared to say such arrogant words, but Shen Yunzhi didn't dare to listen. He didn't even respond to Shen Rongying's words and left with his sister.

Fortunately, Shen Nanyan had talked to the old lady before. Although the old lady was worried, she didn't particularly object. If she hadn't said anything before, with the Lu family's interference today, it would have been doomed to fail.

When Shen Zongyuan's invitation was sent to the Prince of Huai's Mansion, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response at all.

Shen Nanyan and Aunt Su stayed in the house every day, preparing things for Shen Yunzhi's trip. During this time, they also asked someone to call Wei Ze to the garden.

Since the New Year, the sun has been shining brightly every day. It is very comfortable to sit by the lake and let the sun shine on my body.

"Fifth Miss, please look for your subordinate."

"Wei Ze, this is for you."

Shen Nanyan handed over a paper bag with a milky smell coming out of it. Wei Ze's eyes dodged and he hesitated, not daring to reach out his hand. Shen Nanyan suddenly exclaimed.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry... take it quickly, it's burning me to death."

Seeing this, Wei Ze hurriedly caught the paper bag, but his eyes were fixed on Shen Nanyue's palm, his face full of worry.

But when he touched the paper bag, Wei Ze's expression froze, and he heard Shen Nanyue's giggling laughter.

"Fifth Miss..."

"My acting is pretty good, right? This is some pine nut cake that just came out of the shop. I heard you like it, so I brought some for you."

"Thank you, Miss Fifth."

Wei Ze tightened his grip on the paper bag

"I called you here because I want to ask you something."

"Fifth Miss, please give your instructions."

"In a few days, my brother will go to war. Although I bought you, I don't want to force you. Are you willing to go with me?"

Wei Ze hesitated. He wasn't afraid of death, he just...

"May I ask Miss Fifth, what will Miss Fifth do if I don't go?"

"If you don't want to go, I will return your indenture to you immediately. The world is big, you can go anywhere."

"Submit."

After hearing Shen Nanyan's arrangement, Wei Ze immediately responded firmly.

He originally thought that if he didn't follow Shen Yunzhi, Shen Nanyue would let him stay with her, but he never expected that she would actually let him go. Wei Ze had no other choice.