Shen Wan didn't dare to think too much, quickly got out of bed, and called Yinshuang and Haitang in.

Just like yesterday, Xie Jingyan got up after Shen Wan finished washing and dressing. He insisted that Shen Wan serve him while he changed his clothes. He didn't use any of the many maids in Moyuxuan, but he only bullied her. Shen Wan dared not speak out against him.

After breakfast, Shen Wan couldn't wait to return to her parents' home. Although there were many people in the Pingyang Marquis's residence that she didn't want to see, it was, after all, the place where she grew up, and where her father and elder brother were. Shen Wan was eager to go home.

Once outside, Shen Wan pushed Xie Jingyan toward the main gate of the Prince's Mansion, her steps quickening compared to usual.

Just as they stepped out of the second gate, they saw Steward Zhou approaching from afar. Steward Zhou stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the old lady of the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites passed away last night."

Upon hearing the words "Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites' Residence," Shen Wan's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. In her previous life, Yun Rui had married into the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites' Residence, but not the current Chen family, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

After the passing of Madam Chen, Vice Minister Chen went into mourning. The Emperor then promoted Lord Xu, who had served in Dongzhou for three years.

In her previous life, she married Xie Jingyin, and Yun Mo married a top scholar. As a result, Yun Rui's marriage prospects also improved, with many suitors. The Xu family had just been promoted to the capital and were newly wealthy and powerful. Young Master Xu was handsome and dashing, and Young Master Zhao praised him highly. So the Yun family married Yun Rui to Young Master Xu.

However, on the third day after his marriage, this young master Xu frequented brothels and taverns, vying for the title of courtesan. During the fight, he accidentally fell from the upper floor and died on the spot. Madam Xu blamed Yunrui for her son's death, saying that she was unlucky and brought misfortune to her husband, and that she had not served young master Xu well, which was why he went to brothels for comfort. Yunrui cried every day. Later, she found out that she was pregnant, and her life became a little better. But unfortunately, she gave birth to a daughter, who was even less favored by Madam Xu. In the end, she died in depression.

Because of Shen Wan, many things are different in this life than in the previous life, but many things are not affected by Shen Wan and continue to follow the same path as in the previous life.

However, in this life, she did not marry Xie Jingyin, nor did Yun Mo marry Young Master Zhao. The Yun family's social standing is far lower than in the previous life. In addition, they misjudged Yun Mo's marriage, so the Yun family will be more cautious about Yun Rui's marriage and should not repeat the mistakes of the previous life.

Shen Wan was lost in thought when Xie Jingyan's voice came from instructing Steward Zhou, "Send a condolence gift to Lord Chen's residence."

Shen Wan snapped out of her daze and looked at Xie Jingyan, "Aren't you going to pay your respects in person?"

Lord Chen's hometown is in the Northwest. In his previous life, when Madam Chen passed away, Xie Jingyan personally went to pay his respects. Later, when he raised an army in the Northwest, Lord Chen helped him a lot and was his confidant.

Xie Jingyan looked at Shen Wan with surprise. Steward Zhou said, "The prince and princess are newly married and it is inconvenient for them to go to pay their respects."

Shen Wan knew that newlyweds should not attend funerals, especially those who are in poor health. She didn't know if Xie Jingyan was in poor health, but her intuition told her he wasn't. However, it was better to be safe than sorry, so Shen Wan didn't say anything.

However, since Lord Chen is a good person, Shen Wan still hopes that Xie Jingyan can win over Lord Chen in this life and use him for his own purposes.

Shen Wan said, "Then prepare a generous condolence gift."

As long as the prince doesn't go in person, the condolence gifts can be as lavish as they want, Steward Zhou nodded repeatedly.

Xie Jingyan said, "Don't send the condolence money yet, I have other arrangements."

Steward Zhou agreed and turned to leave, but then remembered something he had forgotten to mention, so he turned back and reported, "The other day, when the Prince and Princess got married, the gifts from the close friends brought by Old Master Yun were all very valuable, enough to go into their private coffers."

Old Master Yun's close friends were not of high social status, but they were indeed very wealthy.

The sheer number of congratulatory gifts left even a mere steward of the Prince's mansion speechless, which speaks volumes.

Manager Zhou was supposed to report this yesterday, but Shen Wan almost had an accident on the street yesterday, and Xie Jingyan saved her, causing her leg ailment to flare up again, so Manager Zhou didn't say anything.

When giving gifts, it's usually a matter of reciprocity. But for the close friends that Old Master Yun brought, it's not easy to give return gifts. Which merchant would dare to send a wedding invitation to the Prince Ling's mansion when they have a happy occasion? They don't even know when the wedding is, so how can they give a return gift? Moreover, it's not easy to return such a gift. The difference in status is too great. Not only would it cause gossip, but it might also cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Xie Jingyan looked at Shen Wan and said, "Send those congratulatory gifts to the Yun family, and have them reciprocate with gifts later."

Shen Wan said, "You made my maternal grandfather invite those close friends to the mansion for the wedding banquet, which made him look good. They even met the Emperor. If you send the congratulatory gifts to the Yun family, my maternal grandfather won't be happy."

Xie Jingyan was also unhappy to hear this, because Shen Wan was handling things from the Yun family's perspective, not his.

Xie Jingyan looked into Shen Wan's eyes and said, word by word, "You are now my princess consort. From now on, you must act and speak as Princess Consort Ling first, and then as anything else."

Shen Wan, "..."

Has he forgotten that her position as Princess Consort Ling is fake, only temporary, and that the fact that she is her maternal grandfather's direct granddaughter will never change?

Forget it, I won't argue with him anymore. Returning to my parents' home is the priority.

Shen Wan said, "Let's discuss it with my cousin after we meet before making a decision."

Without giving Xie Jingyan a chance to object, Shen Wan finished speaking and pushed Xie Jingyan forward.

Upon arriving at the main gate of the Prince's Mansion, we boarded a carriage and headed straight for the Marquis of Pingyang's residence.

Shen Wan and Shen Ying got married on the same day, and naturally their return visit was also on the same day. However, Shen Wan did not expect that the timing of their return visit would be so coincidental, with their carriages stopping in front of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion at almost the same time.

It was so ingenious that even the gatekeeper of the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion was amazed.

Upon seeing Shen Wan, Shen Ying said, "What a coincidence."

Shen Wan said, "This coincidence was specially requested by the Empress."

The word "beg" made Xie Jingyin's already unpleasant expression even worse. Three days had passed, and he still couldn't get over the fact that the Emperor hadn't gone to his Prince Jin's residence but instead went to Prince Ling's residence for a wedding banquet.

Shen Wan's words left Shen Ying speechless, and she had nothing to say to Shen Wan, so she went into the mansion first.

Shen Wan lagged a few steps behind. After she and Xie Jingyan entered the Marquis's residence, Shen Du, knowing that Xie Jingyan had accompanied her on her homecoming, came over to greet them, saying, "Why are you back? Has your injury healed?"

The first question was directed at Shen Wan, and the next question was directed at Xie Jingyan.

Shen Wan wanted to reply, but she couldn't find a way to respond.

She was now starting to wonder whether it was her or Xie Jingyan who was returning home for the first time.

Xie Jingyan glanced at Chen Du and said, "I'm not that weak. I can't leave the house with just a minor injury."

Chen Du smiled and looked around, saying, "Didn't they say the Prince of Jin was coming too? Where is he?"

Shen Wan said, "My elder brother is a step too late. They went to the old lady's place first."

Shen Du took over from Shen Wan and pushed the wheelchair forward, saying, "Let's go serve tea first. Later, brother-in-law, please play a couple of games of chess with your brother-in-law."