You're the one who wants to marry a mistress, and I'm marrying someone else, yet you still

Everyone present, including Shen Yanzhi who was standing and the child chosen by Xie Wanru, was stunned by Xie Wanru's actions.

Dongzhu was so shocked that her eyes widened.

They all knew that the Xie family held a high position in Xuancheng, and Xie Wanru didn't need to take the Shen family seriously, but this was just too exaggerated.

Xie Wanru, with her unyielding spirit, was trapped in this inner courtyard, gradually worn down. In this life, she would not tolerate anyone.

The slap made Shen Nianqing dizzy, and she immediately collapsed to the ground, unable to get up. Old Madam Shen was heartbroken, but dared not retaliate.

"Xie Wanru, I won't get up unless you give me ten thousand taels of silver for that slap."

Shen Nianqing's face was pressed against the ground; it hurt so much that she used it to cool down.

Xie Wanru is rich. Every time someone offends her, she secretly gives her money to curry favor. This time, she slapped her in the face in public. She won't let it go unless she gives her a huge reward.

"Someone, carry the young lady back inside."

Madam Shen was so angry that her hands trembled. This brat, she didn't even know what occasion it was today, daring to ask Xie Wanru for money. Couldn't she have waited until later?

She didn't say anything, and she was able to get justice for her, yet she dared to ask for money!

“Wanru, Nianqing is immature. As her sister-in-law, I should teach her a lesson. You are right, you should choose for yourself.”

Even though Madam Shen was unhappy, she didn't show it. Xie Wanru was the legitimate daughter of the Xie family and was already unwilling to marry into the Shen family. Now that she was being adopted, she was bound to be unhappy.

However, she knew in her heart that only Xie Wanru's identity could allow Shen Yanzhi to go further in the future. As long as Yan'er was adopted by Xie Wanru, it would be equivalent to having the Xie family as a backer. Why would her grandson not be able to rise to prominence in the future?

She didn't have the patience to wait for Xie Wanru's belly to show any signs of pregnancy. After all, who could guarantee that Xie Wanru would succeed in this endeavor? Now, Shen Yanzhi was her beloved grandson, and she wanted to bring him back.

Xie Wanru got up and left immediately, saying that once she made her choice, she would never regret it.

"Mother……"

Shen Nian'an panicked a little.

He also knew that only Xie Wanru's identity could make Shen Yanzhi's future path easier, because she was his illegitimate child born to his mistress, a child who could not be brought into the open.

Although the Shen family was only a hereditary marquisate, it was still a family with good upbringing and heritage. No one in the great families of Xuancheng would accept a child from a concubine.

If this child does not have a respectable identity, even if he passes the imperial examinations and becomes an official, he will still be criticized.

However, Shen Nian'an was so fond of his mistress that in the two years since their marriage, he had never been interested in Xie Wanru. Therefore, he had the idea of ​​bringing Shen Yanzhi back to the Shen family. Because he loved the mistress, he wanted their son to inherit the Marquis's mansion.

Madam Shen shook her head, signaling Shen Nian'an not to speak yet, but to wait until everyone was gone. There were too many people around, and some things couldn't be said.

The elders of the Shen family exchanged bewildered glances. This Xie family girl was truly unreasonable and domineering!

When Xie Wanru returned to her plum garden, she felt a little dizzy. The shock of being reborn, as well as the fact that she had just openly resisted the Shen family in front of so many people, made her heart race and she couldn't help but gasp for breath.

Of course, the impact of rebirth is greater.

“Madam, why did you choose the young master who is the shortest and not very good-looking? I think the young master who is closest to the second master is more handsome and refined, which is more suitable.”

Dongzhu, standing behind Xie Wanru, couldn't help but ask, but she didn't inquire about her mistress's actions.

Appropriate? Refined? Haha.

How is that inappropriate? It's just that he plotted to have Dongzhu beaten to death when he was only ten years old, and then planted a spy by her side to monitor her every move.

This child has been malicious since childhood and is very good at acting to please others.

As soon as Xie Wanru entered the courtyard, she grabbed a cup of tea and drank it down. The tea was cold, but it effectively restored Xie Wanru's senses.

"Anyone is fine, but not Shen Yanzhi!"

Xie Wanru's voice was still trembling slightly. After all, she had just met the murderer who killed her in her previous life. Even though he was just a child now, she was still terrified.

"How did you know his name was Shen Yanzhi, Madam?"

Shen Nian'an's voice rang out from the direction of the courtyard gate.

"I don't think I mentioned Yan Zhi's name to Madam. Besides, why can't it be him? You hit Nian Qing in front of so many people. She's a perfectly good girl. How is she supposed to face people after this?"

Shen Nian'an's tone was somewhat unfriendly. Since their marriage, he had never stepped into Xie Wanru's courtyard, and the place made him feel uncomfortable.

He disliked Xie Wanru. Even though Xie Wanru was quite beautiful, he still loathed her because everyone said that if the Shen family didn't have Xie Wanru, they would have fallen into decline long ago. How could he, a dignified man, submit to a woman?

Moreover, how could a noble family like the Shen family possibly decline, let alone rely on a woman? Once he inherits the title, he will surely bring the Yong'an Marquisate to an even higher position.

"Second Master, Madam..."

Dongzhu wanted to explain that since the Second Master had come all this way, she couldn't let him cause any unnecessary misunderstandings with the Madam.

"Dongzhu, you can go back to your work now. I have something to say to... him."

Xie Wanru raised her hand and waved for Dongzhu to leave. She was still somewhat afraid of Shen Nian'an, even though she knew very well that Shen Nian'an had no intention of killing her at this time.

The look she gave Shen Nian'an was mostly just a roll of her eyes.

Dongzhu had no choice but to retreat. Shen Nian'an snorted coldly, stood with his hands behind his back, and didn't give Xie Wanru a kind look.

"Since you're so unwilling, then divorce me! Seek justice for your dear sister."

Xie Wanru rolled her eyes even more.

In the past, she would never have treated Shen Nian'an like this.

But now...

Xie Wanru died once and saw the true nature of the people around her.

When she married into the Shen family in her previous life, she did not like Shen Nian'an. But later, she compromised and convinced herself to do what a woman should do: be a good wife and mother.

"Xie Wanru! What nonsense are you spouting? Answer my questions. How do you know that child's name is Shen Yanzhi? And why is it that anyone else is acceptable, but not him?"

Shen Nian'an was eager to find out if Xie Wanru knew something.

Besides, how much does Xie Wanru know? What divorce? He hasn't even enjoyed the benefits of the Xie family running errands for him yet, how could he possibly get a divorce? He would be at a huge loss if he divorced now.

"How do I know he is Shen Yanzhi?" Xie Wanru asked self-deprecatingly. "Because I, Xie Wanru, raised him with my own hands in my past life! And he was poisoned to death by the ungrateful wretch she raised."

Xie Wanru felt a mixture of mockery and subtle hesitation, but she felt somewhat nauseous in front of Shen Nian'an.

This person was actually her husband! What a heartbreaking truth!

That child named Shen Yanzhi is his son with Fu Rou, and he actually has the nerve to ask her to raise him? But even if Xie Wanru knew all this, what could she do?

Her current status is still Shen Nian'an's wife, the second wife of the Yong'an Marquis's mansion.

"Is knowing a child's name such an important thing that you even need to make a trip in person? You seem to care too much about this child."

Xie Wanru's words were tinged with doubt. She wanted to see if she could change anything in the future by not following the path of her past life.

In this life, she will never allow the Xie family to be forced to the point of being wiped out again.

Seeing that Xie Wanru seemed unaware of Shen Yanzhi's identity and was merely jealous, Shen Nian'an felt relieved.

“I will naturally care about the child I have chosen. Whether you choose him or not, I have already decided to adopt Shen Yanzhi as my son. Xie Wanru, if you continue to object... then please give me a son instead, hah.”

Shen Nian'an sneered.

In the past two years, he had thought about giving Xie Wanru a perfunctory child and keeping her confined to the inner quarters for the rest of her life, but he was also afraid that if Xie Wanru really gave birth to a son, what would happen to Shen Yanzhi?

His son cannot inherit the Shen family business; that won't do.

Xie Wanru felt that Shen Nian'an's mockery at this moment was nothing compared to his indifference when he forced her to her death. She was completely unmoved and even wanted to teach him a lesson.

"Do as you please. I, Xie Wanru, only acknowledge the child I chose today. It's getting late, Second Master, please go ahead."

Xie Wanru didn't bow, and turned to go back into the house.

"Xie Wanru!"

Shen Nian'an shouted loudly.

Xie Wanru, who had been married into the Marquis's mansion for the past two years, was not a weak woman, but at least she was polite to him. Today, however, she seemed to be deliberately arguing with him.

"The more you act like this, the less I'll like you. I advise you to think carefully: are you going to try to please me, or continue to defy me, Xie Wanru!"

Shen Nian'an, with a condescending attitude, grabbed Xie Wanru's arm.

A woman follows her husband after marriage. Now that she has become Shen Nian'an's wife, she will sooner or later do the same as other women to please him.

Moreover, she is Shen Nian'an's wife, so she should be obedient to him and do what a wife should do.

Xie Wanru closed her eyes and silently counted to three, but Shen Nian'an still didn't let go. Only then did she use her other hand to grab Shen Nian'an's wrist. With a "crack" sound, Shen Nian'an's face turned ugly at a visible speed.

"Second Master, have you forgotten that I am the only daughter of the Xie family, the only young lady of the Zhenbei General's Mansion, and the Princess of Yongchang, personally bestowed by the current Emperor? In terms of status, I am the highest in this mansion. Even if I occasionally disobey my husband, others will advise him to be understanding."