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

Until Xiao Long left the mansion, Old Madam Shen did not mention anything.

Shen Nian'an originally intended to ask His Highness the Crown Prince to support the Shen family for the sake of his elder brother, citing his brother's coma and the Shen family's weakness.

But now that Shen Cong'an has woken up in front of everyone and is being treated by that old man, it will be difficult for him to make a move again.

"Mother."

As soon as Xiao Long left, Shen Nian'an hurriedly went to find her mother.

When he came in, he found Shen Nianqing was also with his mother, but her cheeks were slightly flushed, as if she was talking to her mother about something veiled.

Madam Shen was clearly displeased. "Speak, what do you want to do now?"

Her expression was completely different from Shen Nianqing's.

"What's wrong with Mother?"

Shen Nian'an had something to trouble Old Madam Shen with, but this matter couldn't be rushed, so she wanted to ask her mother and sister what was going on first.

"Ask me? Heh, you might as well ask your infatuated sister."

Madam Shen's tone was tinged with helplessness and indignation, and she glared angrily at Shen Nianqing, her eyes seeming to see right through her.

Upon hearing this, Shen Nianqing's cheeks flushed even more. She lowered her head, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, and whispered, "Mother, I... I was just sharing some girlish thoughts with you, I had no other intentions."

"A young woman's worries?" Old Madam Shen snorted coldly.

It's one thing for the son to want to inherit the title, but this daughter is even more audacious, actually thinking...

"You have no other intentions? Shen Nianqing! Shen Nianqing! How could I have given birth to such an arrogant and ignorant child like you? I thought you had never looked up to any man, which was why you were reluctant to get married. But you actually want to be the Crown Princess! Do you think I have the power to reach the heavens?!"

Madam Shen's voice echoed in the room, tinged with disappointment and heartache. She had never imagined that Shen Nianqing would have such thoughts.

Not to mention that the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion has no real power in Xuancheng and His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't even look at it, even if the Crown Prince doesn't care about social status, how important is the position of the principal wife!

Countless powerful families have coveted it in recent years, but none have succeeded.

Shen Nian'an stared at his sister in shock. He had never imagined that Shen Nianqing would have such thoughts. The Crown Prince was benevolent and virtuous, and was the heir to the throne. Moreover, he already had a concubine in his household, who was said to be very much favored by the Crown Prince. As long as the Crown Prince ascended the throne, the concubine would surely be promoted to the position of principal wife.

For a moment, the atmosphere inside the room became heavy and quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects coming from outside the window.

Shen Nian'an took a deep breath, trying to ease the tension: "Nianqing, how could you be so impulsive? The position of Crown Princess is not something that can be easily obtained. Do you know the risks involved?"

Since they were born of the same mother, Shen Nian'an still cared about her younger sister.

Shen Nianqing looked up, her eyes slightly red, but she looked at her brother firmly: "I didn't act on impulse, but I truly admire His Highness the Crown Prince. I'm not vain, so why is Mother so angry!"

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Shen trembled with rage: "You! You're going to drive me crazy! Do you think being the Crown Princess is so easy? Do you think you can become a phoenix all by yourself? That's utterly delusional!"

Seeing this, Shen Nian'an quickly stepped forward to support her mother and gently comforted her, "Mother, please calm down. Nianqing is still young and doesn't understand things. It's perfectly normal for a young girl to have feelings for someone."

Madam Shen sighed helplessly, her gaze towards Shen Nianqing complex and unreadable: "Marriage is a major event, decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers, and is not a game. Moreover, this is the life of the royal family, which is fraught with danger. Don't be delusional about unrealistic things. If you're not stupid, you should settle down and wait to get married, find a husband of equal social standing, and live a peaceful life."

"I have no delusions."

Shen Nianqing suddenly stood up, adopting a posture of arguing her point.

"My elder brother has already woken up. His Highness the Crown Prince values ​​him highly, so he will definitely visit our Shen family often. As a result, I will have more opportunities to appear in front of His Highness the Crown Prince. Why should I worry that His Highness the Crown Prince will not be fond of me?"

Madam Shen nearly fainted.

Shen Nian'an also felt that her younger sister was a bit stupid.

"Besides, my eldest brother loves me the most. As long as I tell him I want to be the Crown Princess, he will definitely find a way to help me!"

Shen Nianqing was full of confidence.

"Nonsense! This matter is not to be discussed with your older brother! And you are not allowed to tell anyone, do you hear me!"

Madam Shen was furious. She had been so focused on managing the entire Shen family that she had forgotten to properly educate her daughter. With her brains, she would probably struggle even to be the mistress of an ordinary household.

"I will have someone act as a matchmaker to marry you off as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Nianqing's face turned ashen. She refused to marry those awful men! Tears welled up in her eyes and soon streamed down her face.

Shen Nian'an bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly: "Mother, if I can marry the Crown Prince, it will be a great help to the Shen family and my eldest and second brothers. Why can't you support me? If none of you support me, I will go to my eldest brother."

After saying that, Shen Nianqing stormed out of the door.

Shen Nian'an tried to stop the person, but by the time she chased after them, they had vanished.

"Mother, quickly send someone to bring Nianqing back."

When Shen Nian'an returned, she found that Old Madam Shen had fainted from anger. She really didn't expect that after managing the Shen family so well for so many years, her two children would be such a worry.

The old lady's courtyard was immediately thrown into chaos.

The Plum Garden was unusually warm at this moment. Xie Wanru reviewed the account books and gave red envelopes to the servants in the courtyard and the shop assistants in advance.

Xu Jing also received a share, after all, he was invited by Xie Wanru to come down the mountain to protect Shen Mo.

"Wow! Thank you, senior sister..."

Just as Xu Jing was about to thank Xie Wanru with the heavy silver, he asked Xie Wanru to give Dongzhu a gold ingot!

Gold!

The thank-you speech he had prepared was immediately swallowed back down.

"Miss……"

Although Dongzhu had seen the world, she still gave the maids red envelopes and gold.

"Take this as a gift. If you can't spend it all, save it and spend it later."

Xie Wanru was very happy to give the money. Having lived a second life, gold and silver jewelry meant nothing to her anymore. She wished she could give Dongzhu more to make up for the debt she owed for not protecting her in her previous life.

“I’ll look for someone for you when spring comes, and you can also pick one yourself. Just tell me which one you like.”

Upon hearing this, Dongzhu's face immediately turned slightly red.

These days, her mistress keeps saying she'll find her a good husband, but no matter which family she marries into, it's not as good as staying by her mistress's side.

"Miss……"

Dongzhu ran away, feeling a little embarrassed.

Xu Jing tossed the silver in his hand, realizing that gold wasn't so easy to obtain after all; he had to get married!

"If you have someone you like, junior brother, you can tell me..."

Xie Wanru looked up and saw that Xu Jing, who had just been tossing silver coins, had disappeared without a trace.