Chapter 293 She's still a good child of the Shen family!

In recent years, Liu and her two sisters-in-law have had quite a few arguments with the eldest son's family.

With the matriarch of the main house absent, all matters, big and small, have fallen to Zhang Zifen, that little slut, acting like a kingpin. Not only is her position illegitimate, but Shen Congwen is also muddle-headed and always sides with Zhang Zifen, causing the other wives to receive less of the benefits. Liu has been holding a grudge against this, and now that the real tiger has returned, let's see if that slut Zhang Zifen still dares to act like the head wife.

Hearing this made Shen Conglian feel comfortable, but Shen Congwen's face had already turned ashen.

"Sister-in-law, I was talking about filial piety. Please don't misunderstand me!"

Liu immediately retorted, "Brother, I didn't mean anything by it, I was just telling the truth!"

Shen Congwen was furious. He was already feeling uncomfortable, and at the victory banquet, many officials had made sarcastic remarks about him being a father who was not as good as his daughter. Now that the same thing was being said at home, it made him even angrier.

No matter how powerful Shen Lanxi is, she's still just a woman. In the future, she'll rely on her father, brothers, and other men. Those who try to harm her are utterly absurd and upside down.

"Alright, if you want to argue, go back to your own rooms. I, this old woman, won't be your matchmaker!" Although Madam Shen has been inseparable from her Buddhist prayer beads in recent years, her face has not become kind and gentle; on the contrary, it has become increasingly sharp and mean.

Shen Congwen: "Mother, did you hear what my second brother said just now? What did he say? He completely disregards our parents and elders!"

Old Madam Shen's gaze fell on her second son. She hadn't seen him for several years and missed him dearly. However, thinking about what he had just said, she felt a surge of anger, and her face betrayed her displeasure. Her lips drooped, making her look even more fierce and dissatisfied.

“Mother, that’s not what I meant!” Shen Conglian quickly explained.

“We all know Lanxi’s temper; it’s terrible. In the military camp, people are always shouting for violence. How can she have a good temper?” Shen Conglian knew he couldn’t change his family’s mind, so he could only try to scare them.

Having spent years at the recruitment office, he had developed a knack for judging people. In his opinion, leading soldiers and talking to family members were the same thing.

One scare tactic, two persuasion tactics, three mediation tactics—anything can be resolved.

Old Madam Shen was planning to give Shen Lanxi a warning, since they would be living in the capital from now on, unlike in Dongchuan. No one knew them in Dongchuan, but countless eyes were watching them in the capital. If they made a mistake, it would be used as evidence to harm the Shen family.

If Shen Lanxi continues to act recklessly as before, wouldn't the good life that the Shen family has worked so hard to achieve be ruined by her?

"Second son, stop talking. The army has its laws, and the family has its rules. Once you enter the family, you must abide by the rules. Only in this way can our Shen family survive." As she spoke, Madam Shen's dissatisfaction with her second son gradually diminished.

Shen Conglian was only giving a slight reminder and did not intend to help Shen Lanxi go against the family. He immediately said, "Mother, I know what you mean. If Lanxi does not respect her elders and the ministers find out, they will definitely impeach our Shen family."

Madam Shen was pleased with her son's understanding: "You've suffered these past few years in the Northwest. I've had your house renovated to make sure you and your husband are comfortable!"

The money for renovating the house came from the public funds, so Liu was naturally happy. This time, only the fourth branch of the family didn't benefit, since none of them went to the Northwest.

The eldest and second eldest were pleased, but the fourth eldest was unhappy.

He was already regretting it enough, so why did these people keep bringing it up in front of him? Did they have to stab him in the heart to feel better?

After taking a couple of sips of hot tea, Shen Lanxi entered the Shen residence.

The younger generation came out one by one to greet her, and they welcomed Shen Lanxi into the main hall in a lively atmosphere.

"Grandfather, grandmother, father, second aunt, third uncle, third aunt, fourth uncle, fourth aunt, I'm back!" Shen Lanxi bowed to her elders.

Old Madam Shen raised her eyelids and, seeing that her granddaughter was quite sensible and well-mannered, maintaining the air of an old matriarch, nodded in satisfaction.

"Lanxi, my granddaughter, get up quickly!"

Upon seeing this, the Shen family members immediately smiled.

Shen Lanxi did not become arrogant or disdainful of her family because of her titles and honors, which is good. She is still a good child of the Shen family.

"Grandmother, I brought back some wild game from the Northwest. I've been busy all day and haven't unloaded it from the cart yet. Tomorrow morning I'll pick out some delicious game and some nice furs for you!"

Madam Shen was even more pleased. It seemed that her granddaughter had made great progress during the years she spent in the Northwest.

"No rush, you should rest first."

Shen Lanxi: "I've also prepared game and furs for His Majesty, the Empress, and several concubines in the palace. Grandparents will choose first, and then..."

Before she could finish speaking, Old Madam Shen raised her hand to stop her.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Of course, His Majesty and the ladies of the palace will choose first. The emperor comes before his subjects. How can we forget our proper order of rank!"

Although Old Madam Shen reprimanded her on the surface, she was actually delighted inside. That's more like it; as a member of the Shen family, she naturally thinks of the Shen family first.

"Yes, it's also my fault. His Majesty's decree was urgent, and when I was packing, there was no time to separate the things in advance!" Shen Lanxi said with a guilty look.

Granddaughter is sensible, and Old Madam Shen is willing to show her some affection.

"Alright, those are all material things. What's most important is that our family is together and we are all healthy. Go back and rest. I've already had your room redecorated. We can talk about anything else after you've rested. There's plenty of time later."

Shen Lanxi: "Thank you for your understanding, Grandmother. I did drink a few too many cups at the celebration banquet. I dared not refuse the imperial wine bestowed upon me by His Majesty and the Empress!"

Upon seeing this, Madam Shen dropped her airs and immediately urged the servants to take her granddaughter to rest.

The gathering in the main hall naturally ended.

Back in her room, Liu began talking to Shen Conglian, the old lady of the Yin-Yang school.

"Look at her, before the person arrived, she had a stern face like an old matriarch, as if she wanted to punish the person. But once she saw the person, she was easily coaxed into a daze by a few words."

Shen Conglian sat down with a smile: "Mother is just showing concern for the younger generation, what do you know?"

Liu pursed her lips: "What relationship? She's a junior. I think she's afraid of Shen Lanxi and wants to show off her power and suppress her. But seeing that Shen Lanxi respects her quite a bit, she's probably quite flattered." When she said the last sentence, Liu stopped being angry and burst out laughing.

You can't sleep in the same bed with two different kinds of people. Shen Conglian glanced at him with annoyance and mumbled, "What do you mean by flattered? Can't you speak properly?" Then he burst out laughing, clutching his stomach.

He had never seen his mother treat anyone like this before; he had truly learned something new today.

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Three bedrooms

"See how smug the second son is!" Miao said, slamming her handkerchief on the table as she entered the room with a dark face.

Shen Congli: "Whose fault is it? It's all yours. If you hadn't stopped me from going, you would be so smug now."