Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 182

Chu Jinxun frowned.

Mo Chonggui and the Shen family have always been the two entities he fears most. If these two parties were to join forces, the Chu family would be in big trouble.

Thinking it over, Chu Jinxun had a servant bring over a carrier pigeon and wrote a note to Chu Tianming at the border.

Tell Chu Tianming to be extra careful at the border and to make sure to clean up all traces of the battle at Feichi Valley before he returns.

Chu Tianming is already twenty-four years old this year, considered an older bachelor in the capital, and still unmarried. Because he has spent many years on the battlefield, prioritizing merit and achievement, his marriage has been delayed.

The border has been relatively peaceful recently. Chu Jinxun originally wanted him to return to the capital this autumn to quickly arrange a marriage and settle down, as it couldn't be delayed any longer.

After sending the letter out, Chu Jinxun stood up.

"Prepare the sedan chair, I'm going to the palace."

He also needs to hurry up and take care of his daughter, Empress Chu.

If Empress Chu had a prince, the Chu family could help the prince seize the throne. As the emperor's maternal family, they could also ensure the prosperity of the Chu family in the next dynasty.

However, Empress Chu only gave birth to one princess over the years, and never became pregnant again.

Moreover, there are currently no other eligible daughters of marriageable age in the direct line of the Chu family who can be sent to the palace. If Empress Chu really cannot give birth to a prince, he will have to make other plans.

Under his leadership, the Chu family must not decline; they must only become more prosperous and illustrious!

......

Shen House.

Shen Lingjun brought Qin Chuyao and Qin Jianxi to meet her maternal grandfather.

The two children had visited Shen Wei and Shen Jingyang before, but Shen Wei was still unconscious at that time. Now that he has woken up, of course he wants to see his biological children, Shen Lingjun.

Shen Wei then learned that Qin Xuanrui was not Shen Lingjun's biological son. Qin Shaoze had an affair with his mistress and had a child with her. He used the child to switch Shen Lingjun's twins, and later brought his mistress into the Yongning Marquis's mansion as a concubine.

Shen Wei was furious and slammed his fist on the table.

"That beast has some nerve! What did he say when he asked our Shen family for your hand in marriage?! He's a treacherous, despicable, and shameless scoundrel! ... Jun'er, divorce him! Take the two children with you! What are you doing staying in this hellhole?!"

Shen Lingjun smiled and said, "Father, don't be angry. Now that mistress is dead, Old Madam Qin is half paralyzed, and Yao'er has also obtained the title of Heir Apparent of the Marquis of Yongning. I have no intention of divorcing Qin Shaoze. The title of Marquis of Yongning was originally saved for them by Grandfather. Why should they benefit from it?"

She said slowly, "I naturally don't want Qin Shaoze, but the Yongning Marquis's mansion is mine."

Shen Wei was taken aback for a moment, then understood what Shen Lingjun meant and burst into laughter.

"Excellent! She truly is my daughter!"

For an ordinary woman to even consider divorce when she is mistreated by her husband's family is already considered quite courageous.

And his daughter, she's leaving her father behind to keep her son!

Excellent, that's the kind of spirit we should have—not being able to suffer even the slightest loss!

Unfortunately, he is now powerless and incapable, unable even to walk, and unable to support his daughter.

Shen Lingjun noticed a momentary sadness in Shen Wei's expression and said with a smile, "Father, don't worry. You don't need to do anything. I've already turned the Yongning Marquis's mansion into a complete mess myself. It won't be long before Qin Shaoze doesn't get off easy either."

As he spoke, he beckoned Qin Chuyao and Qin Jianxi over: "Yao'er, Xi'er, come here and call your grandfather!"

Shen Wei's attention was indeed diverted, and he excitedly straightened up: "Come here! Let Grandpa take a good look at you! ...Oh my, you are indeed my daughter's biological children, you are much better looking than Qin Xuanrui!"

Just as the family was enjoying a happy time together, a gatekeeper from the Shen family entered.

"Young Master, Miss Wei has arrived and says she wants to see you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingyang's expression immediately changed.

Wei Yunluo, the eldest daughter of the Wei family, is his fiancée.