Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

In the end, Shen Wanzhu didn't say the rest of the sentence.

As a concubine from a prominent family, she knew exactly what kind of people the Marquis and his wife were. As the saying goes, "A man of the same kind is known to others." The story of Shen Wanqing and Du Zhijie was spreading like wildfire. If the two of them couldn't end up together, the consequences would be dire.

The one who suffered the most serious damage was Shen Wanqing. Her reputation as a girl was completely ruined, and her life was also ruined.

Words like having a secret meeting with a man outside her relationship and being fickle will accompany Shen Wanqing throughout her life.

"Don't worry about me, I have my own arrangements."

Speechless, Shen Wanqing finally didn't want to continue this topic. "Third sister, I know all this, so you can rest assured!"

After putting the car curtain back, Shen Wanqing didn't want to talk about her own affairs anymore, so she ended the conversation.

Houfu, Qingfeiyuan.

"Miss, I heard that after returning home, he went to Madam's courtyard and had a big temper?"

When Taoer heard about this, she immediately ran to tell Shen Wanqing.

"And I heard that the Madam even gave her a tough lecture, saying that since she was now a member of the Eastern Palace, she should not interfere in the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion."

When Shen Wanqing heard Su scolding Shen Wanru, there was a bit more interest in her eyes.

"Shen Wanru was reprimanded. This is quite novel. How could Su Shi be willing to reprimand her?"

"I heard from the servants in Wutong Court that Madam had tried to comfort her before, but the eldest daughter was too violent and angered Madam, so she reprimanded her."

There was some excitement in Tao'er's words.

"What is mother doing recently? She rarely sees her......"

Shen Wanqing suddenly had some ideas in her mind.

At this time, Jing'er came in to report.

"Miss, Madam prepared a bowl of tonic and went to the Marquis' study..."

She'd heard her father had been very busy recently, and she knew it was Du Zhijie who had tampered with the Shen family's business accounts. But later, she learned that Shen Yunlan had met a woman while investigating a business venture. He later brought her back to the capital, bought a house, and kept a mistress. She didn't comment at the time. This had never happened in her previous life. Her parents were both well when she died, but they had never even looked at her. Perhaps this was retribution for the Su family's actions in this life.

Since she is busy with her own affairs, there is no need to blame her. This is very good. She is very tired today. Without anyone to disturb her, she can have a good rest. As for other things, that is not her concern.

Shen Yunlan's study.

Su opened the lunch box and took out a bowl of steaming soup.

All the way here, she held the soup in her hand very steadily, because this was her last hope. She couldn't lose Shen Yunlan. As long as she was still the mistress of this mansion, the concubine's woman would never be able to enter the mansion.

She showed a decent smile and made the most graceful movements, holding the white jade bowl with her slender fingers, which was very beautiful.

"Master Hou, you've been tired for a long time. Rest for a while and drink some soup to wake yourself up. This soup was your favorite in the past. You would come to Wutong Courtyard to drink a bowl every day when you returned home."

Shen Yunlan looked at the soup in Su's hand. The aroma reminded him of the time they spent together.

At that time, she was a renowned beauty in the capital, and he, with his talent and learning, was admired by the emperor. They were a beloved couple, envied by everyone. Even when she was injured giving birth to Shen Wanqing and could no longer bear children, he had no intention of taking a concubine...

"You have a heart."

Shen Yunlan took the soup bowl, and when his fingertips touched Su's soft and slender fingers, he couldn't help but think of her goodness.

Although the woman kept outside is good, she does not have the charm of Su after all.

He drank a mouthful of soup and looked at Su's haggard appearance, feeling a little guilty.

"I've wronged you these days."

Shen Yunlan put down the white jade bowl and hugged Su in his arms.

As soon as the warm and soft jade entered her arms, the anger accumulated in her heart disappeared. Su Shi felt Shen Yunlan's affection and said in a soft voice: "Master Hou, as long as Master Hou still has me in his heart, I won't care about anything else."

That night, the two of them stayed in the study.

The next day, Su emerged from her study, neatly dressed, her face flushed and full of energy. Passing the gate of Qingfei Courtyard, she hesitated for a moment before stepping calmly inside, her gaze sharp. Her gaze traversed the numerous courtyards, finally resting on a place she rarely visited—Shen Wanqing's residence.

The courtyard door opened slightly, and Su walked in slowly. Her eyes swept over every blade of grass and tree in the courtyard, and her brows wrinkled slightly, as if she was a little picky about everything here. Shen Wanqing was sitting by the window, embroidering an unfinished piece. When she heard the footsteps, she looked up, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she stood up and saluted respectfully. "Mother."

Su's gaze lingered on her daughter for a moment, as if examining something. Then she opened her red lips and said, "Qing'er, your embroidery is indeed exquisite, but..." Her voice trailed off, a trace of contempt flashing in her eyes. "But, your craftsmanship is ultimately not worthy of being worthy of high-class art."

Shen Wanqing's fingers tightened slightly, and the embroidery needle trembled slightly at her fingertips, but her voice remained calm: "Mother is right, Qing'er should work hard."

Su's gaze swept across the courtyard, finally landing on a flower stand nearby. She reached out and gently fiddled with a blooming peony, the petals swaying softly beneath her fingertips. "This flower is blooming beautifully, but your courtyard is ultimately too deserted."

A hint of sadness flashed across Shen Wanqing's eyes, and she softly replied, "Qing'er likes quiet and peaceful." Su turned around, her gaze sharp as a knife, "Quiet and peaceful? You know, the Marquis's Mansion needs a bustling atmosphere, a bustling crowd, not a deserted courtyard like yours."

There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in her voice. Shen Wanqing lowered her head, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes. She said softly, "Qing'er understands, but..."

Su interrupted her, her voice filled with determination: "There's nothing special about it. Qing'er, if you want to gain a foothold in this Marquisate, you must learn how to become a qualified daughter of a Marquisate."

Her eyes swept over Shen Wanqing again, then she turned and left the yard with firm steps, leaving Shen Wanqing alone, standing there, with a determined glint in her eyes.

Shen Wanqing stood there, watching her mother's departing back, a complex wave of emotions welling up in her heart. She knew that her mother's dissatisfaction with her was not just because of her craftsmanship. She knew that if she didn't like someone, even if they did an excellent job, they would still not be good enough in her eyes. She really seemed to understand why Su was always so unconditionally picky and critical of her, why she couldn't trust her, why she couldn't treat her with a little warmth like her own daughter.