Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Shen Ruyin's family stayed on the estate until the locust flowers bloomed and they ate the first batch of steamed locust flowers before they finally set off for their home at Madam Wang's urging.

Since they didn't go back empty-handed, but instead brought a lot of fresh food to distribute around, even though the other families were dissatisfied, they kept quiet.

After all, one is bound to be obligated to those who feed them.

But after having this fun experience, Shen Ruyin and her husband started going out frequently.

In spring, you should go to the village to experience the spring atmosphere and eat all kinds of fresh delicacies.

Summers in the capital are so hot, of course one must go to a country estate in the suburbs to escape the heat. The countryside has many trees and clear mountain springs; isn't it much cooler than staying in the manor?

In autumn, the mountains and fields are ablaze with color. This is the season when Shen Ruyin and Su Jinchen fell in love. How could they not take a stroll through the Sanqing Temple to reminisce about the past?

As for winter, such an elegant activity as searching for plum blossoms in the snow is something that the couple cannot miss.

Their carefree demeanor made many young couples in the capital envious. One lady even said to Madam Wang in casual conversation, "They are young and not settled yet. As an elder, you should give them some guidance."

"If we don't establish merit now, what will become of us in the future? We can't just ignore him because he's born out of wedlock."

This means that Lady Wang deliberately wanted to raise a useless illegitimate son.

“How could this lady know that Mother didn’t give us a heads-up?” Shen Ruyin came in from outside and overheard this, and immediately retorted.

"My mother has said both good and bad things; it's just that my husband and I are having fun."

"In the end, Mother had no choice but to tell my eldest brother to take good care of us in the future."

"You silly child," Madam Wang said, giving her a reproachful look, though anyone with eyes could tell she was in a good mood. "How dare you speak to Madam Qian like that?"

"I'm sorry, Madam Qian," Shen Ruyin admitted her mistake quickly, "but Mother is so good to us, so I can't bear to let others misunderstand her."

"If my words just now offended you, I will apologize again. Please be magnanimous and not hold it against me?"

"Alright, alright, who does Madam Qian think she is? Why would she bother with someone as young as you?" Madam Wang gently patted her hand. "Weren't you playing outside just now? Why did you come in again?"

"I've come to see if Mother has any instructions," Shen Ruyin said with a smile. "If not, I'll go play again."

Facing the surprised gazes of the other ladies and the envious looks of some of the younger ladies, Madam Wang felt very proud.

"This child always thinks of me, no matter what he does. I hope you ladies will forgive him."

Her close friend's wife chimed in, "You get along so well with your daughter-in-law; even a mother and daughter wouldn't be that close."

Madam Wang glanced at Madam Qian, who had stopped speaking, before replying, "Yinyin is such a lovely child, I naturally consider her as having another daughter by my side."

After the banquet, news that Madam Wang doted on her daughter-in-law and treated even her illegitimate son's wife like a daughter quickly spread.

Regardless of how many people believed it, Lady Wang's youngest son now had many better options for marriage, which pleased her so much that she specially sent Shen Ruyin a lot of nice things, further enhancing her good reputation.

Marquis Anping suffered many wounds on the battlefield in his youth, and in his old age, he also suffered from many illnesses. After his youngest son got married, Marquis Anping passed away a few months later.

When Marquis Anping was alive, he didn't give Su Jinchen much fatherly love, but after he passed away, Su Jinchen realized that she could be sad for him.

He held Shen Ruyin in his arms and said, "Yinyin, I will no longer have a father in the future, and this Anping Marquis's mansion will no longer be my home."

Shen Ruyin couldn't bear to see him silently shedding tears. Although he looked handsome, the sense of heartbreak was too strong: "If it's not true, then it's not true. As long as we are a family together, anywhere can be home."

"Once we move out of the mansion, would you like to live in the city or on the estate?"

"You once said you wanted to visit famous mountains and rivers, but with your parents still alive, you shouldn't travel far."

"Now that Father has passed away, after the mourning period, will you rekindle your former aspirations and let our family go out and see this beautiful land?"

Hearing her words, Su Jinchen felt a surge of anticipation, and even his initial sadness seemed to have lessened.

"Okay, then we'll go out as a family, wherever we end up, and stay for a while wherever we want."

Shen Ruyin also became interested: "Not bad, not bad. While you still have these few years, you can make a good plan on how to have fun."

Having mustered his spirits, Su Jinchen naturally continued on to the funeral procession. Shen Ruyin, however, had to arrange things for her son and left a while later.

She had just walked behind the rockery in the garden when she heard people whispering.

"The Sixth Young Mistress had only been married for a short time when the Marquis passed away. Do you think it's possible that the Sixth Young Mistress was too unlucky and caused his death?"

"No way, if that were true, would Madam allow her to enter the house?"

"That's true... but some people might not really believe in fate. After all, the Sixth Young Mistress comes from such a good family that even the Eldest Young Mistress has to take a backseat."

Shen Ruyin gave a signal to the servants around her, who blocked both exits of the artificial hill and took down the servant who was talking.

While waiting, Shen Ruyin couldn't help but look up at the sky.

If my sixth sister-in-law really had such a destiny, my mother would have invited her into the family much earlier.

Given how much favoritism Marquis Anping showed his concubine, Lady Wang's promotion, wealth, and the death of her husband—what a wonderful thing that would be!

"Third, Third Young Madam," the servant who had just been so audacious as to speak out of turn was now begging for mercy after being caught, "We won't dare to do it again, we won't dare to do it again, please forgive us this time, Third Young Madam!"

"Why would you ask me for anything?" Shen Ruyin took two steps back. "I don't manage the household, and I don't have the authority to make decisions about your affairs."

"Qingluo, you personally lead the people to take these two to Mother. When Mother asks, just tell the truth."

"Yes," Qingluo replied, then called over several strong old women to escort the person away.

Shen Ruyin glanced at the sky and hurried to the front of the mourning hall, kneeling down beside Su Jinchen.

Shen Ruyin only heard about the aftermath of what happened to those two people from Qingluo when she returned to her room.

After hearing the whole story, the lady was furious and immediately ordered the two women to be severely punished and banished from the mansion.

"Then it was specifically emphasized that the Marquis's death was due to injuries sustained in his youth, and had nothing to do with the Sixth Young Mistress. If such rumors continue to circulate, it will not only be them who are expelled, but the entire family will be kicked out."

"The Sixth Young Mistress was also there at the time, and she was deeply moved when she heard these words. I could still hear her expressing her gratitude to you, Madam, when I left."

“That’s great,” Shen Ruyin smiled. “Mother will soon have another daughter.”