Chapter 509 Shen Mingxuan can actually endure this hardship?

Shen Wantang turned to look at her: "Hmm? Could it be that he really messed around?"

"Yes! Young Master Liao had just settled in when he went drinking with a womanizer on that street. He even stayed at that man's house last night and didn't come home! This morning, the man's wife yelled at Young Master Liao and kicked him out. A lot of people went to see what was going on!"

Shen Wantang was stunned. Had Liao Youhe really become like this?

In his previous life, he was quite restrained in matters of the heart and rarely acted recklessly!

Was it because he hid it well? Or was it because he was afraid of angering her, so he didn't dare to be too outrageous? Or perhaps, because he had already entered officialdom, he cherished his reputation and was therefore very cautious in that kind of matter?

In this life, his reputation for being a homosexual has spread far and wide, and he seems to have given up all restraint and no longer cares.

No wonder he failed the imperial examination in this life. Judging from his current absurd behavior, he will probably fail again next time.

Thinking of Liao Youhe's glorious past life, Shen Wantang still felt a little sad. If he knew that his fate had changed because of changing wives, would he beat his chest in despair?

However, this thought quickly passed, and Shen Wantang asked Du Juan again, "Does Liao Youhe's mother know about his messy affairs?"

"I know, but that Zhen family insists that her son was just learning from that philandering man, and the two of them were composing poems all night long! Some people laughed at her, saying that her son was into men and didn't like women, and she even gave them a good scolding."

Shen Wantang laughed: "It's really lively. It's a pity I can't go and see for myself. But I can ask Shen Mingxuan to go and see for me. She knows where Liao Youhe lives, so why didn't she go to find him?"

"The young lady would like to go, but unfortunately she has been locked up by the madam. Four old women are guarding her, and there are also guards watching the gate to prevent her from going out."

"Then let's help her and let her go out to find Liao Youhe. How can she stay at home? She'll get bored."

"Yes, I understand. I'll go and send a message to our people right away!"

Just as Du Juan was about to leave, Shen Wantang said again, "Wait, go find another matchmaker. When Shen Mingxuan goes to Liao Youhe, have her come over to propose marriage. Tell her that someone saw Liao Youhe's face and said he was destined for great wealth and honor, and wanted to marry him."

"yes!"

Du Juan responded and turned to leave.

Qin Xin couldn't help but exclaim, "The Crown Princess's move is brilliant! Now Miss Shen will probably be even more unwilling to let go. Even if she begs on her knees, she will still try to get Young Master Liao back to the Shen family."

Shen Wantang smiled and said, "It's not exactly a clever method, but it's enough to deal with Shen Mingxuan. It doesn't matter if she likes to see me make a fool of myself; I'll make sure she suffers."

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A few days later, Du Juan excitedly reported to Shen Wantang: "Princess Consort, guess what?"

Shen Wantang had been recuperating these past few days, and her complexion was rosy and she was full of energy. Hearing Du Juan's tone, she asked with great interest, "What's wrong? Is there trouble in the Shen family again?"

"Yes! To win back Mr. Liao's heart, the eldest young lady has already moved to Yongxiangfang. She serves her mother-in-law, Madam Zhen, every day and also takes care of Mr. Liao's four younger brothers and sisters! When Madam found out, she fainted from anger!"

Shen Wantang was surprised: "Shen Mingxuan can actually endure this hardship? She's willing to live in such a messy and dilapidated place as Yongxiangfang?"

Yongxiangfang was not even as good as Liao Youhe's old house. Although the old house was also dilapidated, the neighbors were kind and honest, and there were very few cases of robbery.

Yongxiangfang was rife with thieves and criminals, and many released prisoners lived there year-round.

Even the constables of the capital city were unwilling to set foot in such places, because the desperate criminals inside could suddenly attack and hurt people at any time, making it impossible to guard against them.

Moreover, since there were hardly any good people living there, the government didn't care much about the deaths and injuries, considering it as eliminating a scourge for the people.

Over time, the chaos there grew increasingly lawless.

Shen Mingxuan actually moved into Yongxiangfang for Liao Youhe. She's willing to risk her life for that vague and uncertain future wealth and glory.

Du Juan also felt that Shen Mingxuan was going all out this time: "Not only that, the young lady now serves her mother-in-law Zhen Shi every day, and also takes care of Liao's four younger brothers and sisters, making and washing clothes for them. She has even started cooking. She is more virtuous than anyone else! It's like she has become a completely different person. It's unbelievable!"

Shen Wantang shook her head: "It seems she's really gone mad. Does she really think this will make Liao Youhe change his mind?"

Du Juan was taken aback: "Huh? Is that not possible? Miss is acting like a virtuous wife now, and it seems that Young Master Liao's attitude towards her has improved a lot."

"It's no use. First, Shen Mingxuan can't keep up this virtuous wife act for long. Second, Liao Youhe doesn't want a virtuous wife like that."

In this world, the strong are respected.

Doing laundry, cooking, serving your mother-in-law, and taking care of your sister-in-law and brother-in-law—these are not things that the strong do; they are things that the inferior do.

Although it is very hard for subordinates to do these things, they will not receive respect from their superiors. Superiors will only think that these small things are what you should do anyway.

When Shen Wantang married Liao Youhe, she never did these chores. She left these tasks to the maids and his younger siblings. She only needed to give orders.

She has more important, irreplaceable value and abilities.

It was because of her help that Liao Youhe was able to rise so high in rank. He knew she was a strong person, so he consciously put himself in a subordinate position, respecting and protecting her in every way.

Liao Youhe was ambitious and wanted to make great strides in his official career; otherwise, he wouldn't have studied so diligently. However, his abilities did not match his ambitions, so he needed someone to help him gain a foothold in the capital.

Shen Mingxuan could only do his laundry and cook for him, but could not provide him with any help in his career.

Although Liao Youhe's attitude towards her has improved now, once he comes to his senses, he will still find her useless and will still divorce her so that he can find a noblewoman who can truly help him.

Shen Wantang thought for a moment, then laughed again: "However, it's a good thing that Shen Mingxuan is willing to move to Yongxiangfang. It's finally her turn to suffer. Zhen Shi, as her mother-in-law, will give her a hard time."

Before the two sisters got married, she wanted to see Shen Mingxuan suffer in the Liao family, but unexpectedly, she moved back to the Shen family instead of staying at the Liao family.

Shen Wantang secretly regretted it at the time, thinking it was really unfair, since she had lived in the Liao family's dilapidated house for a long time!

She experienced her mother-in-law's eighteen kinds of martial arts firsthand, but Shen Mingxuan only learned a few moves before running home and refusing to live with her mother-in-law anymore!

Now, Shen Mingxuan has finally made up for all the hardships she didn't get to endure!

Shen Wantang became happy and stopped Du Juan from sending her own people to keep an eye on things, because the reports weren't detailed enough. She directly called Qin Xin over: "Qin Xin, have someone keep an eye on Yongxiangfang. Report to me any interesting things that happen. I'm bored lately, so I'll listen to some entertainment to relieve my boredom!"

Qin Xin and Du Juan exchanged a glance, knowing that their mistress's gossipy nature was acting up. She smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Your Highness, with me here, you won't miss a single moment of fun!"