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

Meanwhile, Xie Yuan, who was far away on the border, finally received Xie Wanru's letter. However, he took it as Xie Wanru's concern for her brother and did not think too much about the unusual aspects of it.

For example, why did Xie Wanru only mention what the second son needed to pay attention to in her letter, but not say much about the eldest and third sons?

Being on the border, danger was inevitable, but he also felt sorry for his son. When his second son, Xie Yanlin, set off to quell a rebellion, he packed extra ointment for him, as Xie Wanru had instructed.

"Your sister specifically instructed in her letter that you should bring a military doctor with you because of the freezing weather. Just do as your sister wishes and don't think it's too much trouble. Bring these things along with you."

Xie Yun handed a small bundle to Xie Yanlin.

In fact, at this time, the eldest son Xie Yanzheng and the youngest son Xie Yanting were also out there preparing for the enemy.

"If my older brother and younger brother knew, they would definitely say I'm being fussy. Father, your son knows how to protect himself. This journey will be a long one, and having a military doctor with us would take up too much time."

Xie Yanlin didn't want to bring these things, or the military doctor.

"Then I can only tell your sister that you don't appreciate it."

Xie Yun reached out his hand, waiting for Xie Yanlin to return the items to him.

Upon hearing the word "sister," Xie Yanlin immediately deflated. Oh well, he would take her with him; it would put the girl at ease for now.

So Xie Yanlin, for the first time ever, set off with a military doctor and a bunch of bottles and jars.

The border region is bitterly cold, but Xuancheng is bustling with activity because the New Year is just around the corner, and the palace has invited the wives of officials of the fifth rank and above to a banquet.

Although the Shen family was not a large family, they had ancestors who had made contributions and were a noble family that could be passed down through generations. There were quite a few people who flattered the Shen family, so Old Madam Shen really liked this kind of occasion.

So Madam Shen began arranging the clothes and jewelry for the palace, striving to maintain the dignity of the Shen family while showcasing the demeanor of a noblewoman from a noble family.

Before her marriage, Xie Wanru was the legitimate daughter of the Xie family. She was never the gentle and dignified type, and she was only half-baked in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. So, for her, attending this banquet was at most a chance to see these people from her previous life so that she wouldn't forget... she still had an enemy.

Xie Wanru sat in front of the dressing table, letting Dongzhu choose what she should wear and accessories for the banquet the next day.

But I couldn't help but think of my father and brothers who were far away on the border.

She was a daughter of the Xie family, and from a young age she was taught to be chivalrous and righteous, and not to be bothered by trivial matters. However, she did not expect that the teachings of her father and brothers would only result in Shen Nian'an's ruthless betrayal.

Now that her father and brothers are guarding the northern border and suppressing rebellions, they are not allowed to return to Xuan unless necessary. In her previous life, she became a burden to them, and in this life, she must not repeat the same mistake.

"Miss, do you think this jade hairpin would suit your outfit tomorrow?"

Dongzhu asked softly, interrupting Xie Wanru's thoughts.

She looked up at herself in the bronze mirror. The person in the mirror had a face like a peach blossom and eyes like autumn water. She was indeed incomparably beautiful.

Xie Wanru was somewhat surprised; she had forgotten that when she was young, she was incredibly beautiful when she dressed up.

She smiled slightly and nodded, "This is it. It's simple, elegant, and polite."

She has virtually no contact with the Shen family now, but for tomorrow's occasion, as she is still a member of the Shen family, she can only walk with them.

Thinking about this, Xie Wanru couldn't suppress her desire for a divorce.

She went to find Shen Cong'an that very night.

"Even if you don't come to see me tonight, I'm going to come to see you."

When Shen Cong'an saw Xie Wanru climb in through the window, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up in a smile. "Now that everyone in the courtyard is my man, you don't need to be in such a sorry state."

If he hadn't known that Xie Wanru was meeting him for revenge, it would have been quite improper for him to climb through the window in the middle of the night and be seen by outsiders.

"I am hiding from Xu Jing." Xie Wanru landed gently and patted the dust off her hands.

"At the palace banquet tomorrow, you will undoubtedly be the most eye-catching person in the entire Shen family. You must remind His Highness the Crown Prince to pay close attention to the Third Prince's people. Because I altered the future, causing you to awaken earlier, some things may happen sooner."

Just like Mo'er was burned by Shen Yanzhi.

In her previous life, she successfully adopted Shen Yanzhi, so the conflict between Shen Yanzhi and Mo'er's personalities occurred several years later. But in this life, she changed the future, and things happened earlier.

"Well, I'll pay attention."

Shen Cong'an looked serious.

He had never really believed that Xie Wanru was reborn. It was too absurd; even the dead cannot be brought back to life, so how could she possibly go back ten years?

However, when he was unconscious that day, he heard about the Crown Prince's predicament. Even if Xie Wanru hadn't said anything, he would have paid more attention to the Crown Prince's situation.

"Don't take Mo'er with you. He didn't show his face in front of these people in his previous life. Rather than exposing him to danger, it's better to let him live out his life quietly, just like in his previous life."

In his past life, Shen Mo's greatest tribulation was losing his arm. In this life, because Xie Wanru rashly changed the future, the events were brought forward and were thus avoided. From now on, we will try our best to keep him away from these things.

“I will protect him. Mo’er is very well-behaved and obedient. He is my son, so naturally he should follow me and let everyone know that he is the eldest grandson of the Shen family. Don’t worry, I will not let him be bullied like he was in his previous life. After the palace banquet tomorrow, I will have someone take Shen Yanzhi to the ancestral hall to investigate what he did before. I will do the things that you cannot do yourself for Mo’er.”

When Shen Cong'an thought of Shen Mo, his eyes were filled with affection. Perhaps it was because his blood relatives had disappointed him too much. At this moment, the innocent and naive Shen Mo was the light in his heart and the person he wanted to protect.

Xie Wanru's lips relaxed slightly, and the corners of her eyes lifted slightly. "Indeed, Mo'er is your son, and it is your responsibility to make plans for him. As his aunt, I will eventually withdraw from his life."

In his previous life, Shen Cong'an was unable to stand on his own two legs, yet he rose step by step to the position of prime minister, which is enough to prove his strength and ability, and that he was not merely a figurehead.

"Then I must thank you for giving me such an obedient son. I have no right to ask you to let go of your hatred for the Shen family, but I hope you can forget that Mo'er's surname is Shen. He likes you very much. If you don't even want him in the end, he will be very sad."

Shen Cong'an sat on the edge of the bed, slowly massaging his legs. His legs weren't as useless as they were in his previous life, but they hadn't been used for so long that he still couldn't walk normally.

These words made Xie Wanru's heart skip a beat.

“I know he has nothing to do with my plans; he’s a good kid. Shen Nian’an will soon find a way to bring Shen Yan’s birth mother into the family. I will take this opportunity to make a big scene. I hope you will grant my request, brother.”

Xie Wanru looked at Shen Cong'an with her beautiful eyes.

For some reason, Shen Cong'an suddenly felt a little awkward.