In the evening, the Shen family members split into two tables, one for men and one for women. Unlike usual, Shangguan Yunting sat there quietly, and his presence filled the entire room with an invisible pressure.

Shen Yue's husband Chen Xing looked at Shangguan Yunting cautiously. He wanted to speak but was afraid of saying something wrong and offending Shangguan Yunting. It was funny to see him.

The eldest uncle and the second uncle sat opposite Shangguan Yunting, with respectful smiles on their faces, but their eyes revealed a hint of nervousness, as they were afraid that any negligence would offend this big Buddha.

Shen Nan looked at Shangguan Yunting and said, "Brother-in-law, I heard from grandma that you and your elder and second sisters are going to the capital tomorrow, right? I want to go too."

"Xiao Nan, after you pass the college entrance examination next year, you will go to the capital to study, so you should study hard and practice martial arts this year, and strive to pass the examination and become a scholar in one go."

Shen Nan said firmly: "Brother-in-law, I will definitely work hard."

"Good job. I'll leave Xu Yang, Mo Xuan, Mo Chuan and the others behind to escort you to Yunzhou."

"Thank you, brother-in-law."

Shangguan Yunting could see Shen Rou eating at another table when he looked up. She looked so cute that the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously. Shen Yue saw his charming smile and was jealous in her heart.

He was elegant, handsome and braved the cold winter to attend his brother's wedding and visit his aunt's grave. He did not have any airs of a prince towards the whole family. His love and respect for Shen Rou were enviable.

When Shen Yue heard Shen Nan calling Shangguan Yunting brother-in-law, she found it hard to believe that this was true. The powerful prince wanted to find any kind of girl in the capital, but he actually fell in love with a country girl.

How could she be favored by the prince? No matter how beautiful she is, how could she be favored by Prince Mu? How could so many girls be envious and jealous of her?

Shen Yue looked at Shen Rou and smiled. "Xiao Rou, you'll definitely need help opening a restaurant in the capital. My husband and I have a hard time making a living by farming. Could you take us to the capital? We'll work hard and won't cause any trouble for you."

Shen Rou thought of the first time she met her husband Chen Xing. His greedy eyes made her feel disgusted. She didn't want another Shen Mei to appear around to bring smiles to herself and her family.

"Cousin, I'll leave all the management to the manager when the restaurant is recruiting."

"You are the owner of the restaurant. It's just a matter of your words. We are a family. It's not right for you to help outsiders instead of your own family."

"We'll go and help you keep an eye on the shopkeeper. If he embezzles money, you won't even know about it."

Shen Rou glanced at Shen Yue and said firmly, "Cousin, trust the people you employ, and don't employ them if you doubt them. I will definitely trust the shopkeeper that the prince has found for me."

"You'll feel more at ease if we go."

"The capital isn't a good place. Every brick you throw at them will be an official, and the people who come and go in restaurants are complicated. You and your cousin-in-law have never been to the capital before, so if you go there rashly, you might get into trouble."

Shen Yue's face turned ugly instantly, and she said sarcastically, "Xiao Rou, your current status is too high for us to afford. If you don't want to take my wife and me out to make money, just say so directly. Don't beat around the bush and refuse."

"Two years ago, when I asked you to take us to Yunzhou, you said you didn't have a pass. Now you're using the restaurant's complicated connections as an excuse. Who would dare cause trouble with your status as a prince? The complicated connections are just your excuse."

"If you don't want to take us, forget it. My husband and I won't starve to death if we don't go."

Shen Rou's face was gloomy and cold as she said, "Since you won't starve to death, there's no need to ask me to take you out."

"If you don't want to go, then don't go. It's no big deal. You're so proud of yourself after becoming a princess."

"I just don't want to take you guys with me, okay?"

"I don't want to go."

Seeing Shen Rou's expression change, the aunt pushed Shen Yue and shouted, "What nonsense is this girl talking about? Xiao Rou is right to worry. It's easy for you and your wife to get into trouble if you haven't been to the capital before."

"Hurry up and apologize to Xiaorou."

"She arranged for everyone in the family to work in the factory except my husband and me. She treats the servants better than me, her cousin. Does she look down on me, her poor cousin? Why should I apologize?"

Shangguan Yunting was sitting at the next table drinking. When he heard what Shen Yue said, he slammed his glass on the table. His expression instantly turned fierce and he said coldly, "Xiao Rou, there must be a reason why I didn't take you and your wife to Yunzhou. Instead of looking for the reason in yourself, you blame her."

"Helping you is a favor, not helping you is my duty. Don't take yourself too seriously. If it weren't for your grandma and grandpa, you would have been thrown out of this room by this king."

Everyone present was so frightened when they saw Shangguan Yunting getting angry that they dared not move.

Seeing that the whole family was frightened by Shangguan Yunting, Shen Rou said softly: "Yunting, forget it."

"She is the first person who dares to bully you in front of this king."

Grandma yelled, "Xiaoyue, apologize to Xiaorou quickly, or don't come back to your parents' home anymore."

"Mother...I..."

Shen Dashan also shouted loudly: "Stop it, apologize to Xiaorou quickly."

Shen Yue saw that everyone in the family was looking at her, and then she looked at Shangguan Yunting cautiously. His fierce eyes made people dare not look directly at him.

Although Shen Yue was unwilling, she could not bear the gazes of her family and whispered, "Xiao Rou, I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me!"

Shen Rou sighed, "Forget it, let's just let this matter go."

Shangguan Yunting snorted coldly, "If what happened today happens again, I will not let it go easily."

Shen Yue bit her lip, her eyes full of humiliation.

Shen Yue ran away feeling aggrieved. Her husband looked at her departing back, his heart filled with anger, but he did not dare to show it.

He bowed deeply and said apologetically, "Your Highness Prince Mu, I apologize to you on behalf of Shen Yue. My wife is just straightforward and has no ill intentions. Please forgive me."

"The person you should apologize to is Xiaorou, not me,"

Chen Xing apologized to Shen Rou again, but Shen Rou also made things difficult for him for the sake of her grandparents.

The meal ended on a sour note.

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