Shang Yunlan followed Song Yuqing's gaze and saw Shen Danru as well.

Shang Yunlan curled her lips: "Why is it her again? Looking at her seductive appearance, I really don't know what tricks she used to seduce the Zhenbei Army."

It's quite remarkable that she's managed to infiltrate the Zhenbei Army.

Song Yuqing also agreed.

“Shen Danru is indeed quite capable. I’ve only been away from my adoptive father’s family for six months, and she has already won over all of them.”

"She only went back to reunite with her biological grandparents for a little over six months, yet she not only caused their family to fall apart, but also won over her adoptive parents' entire family."

Shang Yunlan comforted Song Yuqing, saying, "Shiyue, you don't need to be afraid of her. Even if she has the means to infiltrate the Zhenbei Army, the Zhenbei Army has strict discipline, and General Shen is an old stubborn man. The Zhenbei Army will not listen to her, and I believe she can't cause any trouble."

"Last time I gathered a group of thugs to warn her, but I didn't expect that the girl next to her knew kung fu, which allowed her to escape."

"As long as we find a way to get rid of that maidservant by her side, Shen Danru will eventually be alone, and then getting rid of her will be a piece of cake."

"Besides, you are the future Crown Prince's concubine. With the Crown Prince backing you up, you don't need to be afraid of her."

It would have been better if Shang Yunlan hadn't brought this up, because the moment she did, Song Yuqing would have been furious.

She could have been the Crown Princess, but it was all because of that Shen Danru.

Although she has been betrothed to the Crown Prince as a concubine, the Crown Prince does not seem to like her.

Even though she was made a concubine of the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince never visited her at the Song residence even once.

Even when she met the Crown Prince and wanted to say a few words to him, he refused her with various excuses, saying that it was improper for the two of them not to be married yet.

It is clear that the Crown Prince still cannot forget Shen Danru.

If she had grown up in the Marquis's mansion, the Crown Prince would definitely have fallen in love with her, Song Shiyue.

Seeing that Song Yuqing's expression was not good, Shang Yunlan understood the reason and stopped talking.

Shen Danru saw her whole family waiting at the city gate, including her own family members, Jiang Shuyou, Jiang Jingxian, and others.

At this point, it was inconvenient for the carriage to stop, so as not to cause traffic congestion. Shen Danru had no choice but to wave to them and let them go home and wait.

General Shen did not return to his residence but went directly to the palace.

Before leaving, he told Shen Danru to go home first.

Seeing her grandfather's anxious expression, Shen Danru understood that her grandfather was eager to go to the palace to meet the emperor so that the family could be reunited.

Shen Danru led Qingtan, Xiao Wei, and the others back to the manor first.

After applying to the Jue Ming Men, Yuan Ying and Yuan Biao also arrived in Shengjing.

They both grew up without parents, and no matter where they lived, they felt the same way.

Since following Shen Danru, they felt as if they had found a home.

Upon arriving in Shengjing, they first went to Juemingmen to report for duty.

From afar, the entire Shen family stood at the gate of the mansion, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

When Shen Danru returned, the whole family looked her over and breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that she was unharmed.

Shen Cheng frowned, a pang of heartache rising in his heart.

“Ru’er, you are really audacious. You’ve been gone for three months. Your elder brother was really worried about you, so he went to the estate. You weren’t there, so You’er told the truth.”

"You really worried your father to death. How could a young lady like you run off to a place like that on your own?"

Shen Danru smiled and comforted him, "Father, I'm back safe and sound, aren't I?"

"Don't do this again next time. If there's anything, talk to the family about it, and we'll solve it together. Your grandfather is important, but Ru'er is just as important in your father's heart."

"Yes, Father, Ru'er knows she was wrong. Let's go home quickly."

Hearing his daughter say this, Shen Cheng gently tapped her forehead, his voice filled with worry:

"You really have caused your father so much worry. You have no idea how I've spent the last few months. If it weren't for the busy affairs of the court, I would have asked the Emperor for leave to go to the frontier to find you."

After not seeing her father for three months, Shen Danru felt that he had changed a lot.

He used to be a man of few words and not good at expressing himself.

But now, listening to him chatter on like a chatterbox, Shen Danru doesn't feel annoyed at all; instead, she feels a warm feeling in her heart.

Just as she was about to enter, she saw Shen Xiaohua standing behind Zhou Shi.

She knew in her heart that her mother had brought her back anyway.

Zhou wanted to step forward and check on her daughter, but Shen Danru spoke first, her voice neither cold nor indifferent: "Mother has returned from Ningzhou."

Madam Zhou smiled and said, "You're back. Ru'er, you've had a hard time these past few days."

Shen Danru replied indifferently, "Hmm."

Zhou was stunned, and then she dared not say anything more.

At this moment, Shen Xiaohua stepped forward and helped Zhou Shi up.

Zhou looked at Shen Xiaohua with satisfaction.

Shen Danru also noticed Shen Xiaohua's actions, but she ignored her.

Shen Xiaohua felt a little embarrassed at this moment, but she shamelessly called out, "Second Sister."

Shen Danru simply nodded indifferently, without saying a word.

Seeing Shen Danru in this state, Shen Xiaohua tightened her grip on Zhou Shi's hand.

Zhou Shi also sensed it, and patted Shen Xiaohua's hand to reassure her.

She sighed inwardly, thinking that Ru'er, who wasn't raised by her own side, was not as considerate as her niece Xiaohua.

At this moment, Tai Kangping helped Shen Yulan forward.

Shen Yulan's eyes were full of heartache as she scolded, "Second sister, look how thin you've become these past few days."

Shen Danru pinched her cheek: "Big sister, where have I lost weight?"

There's a kind of love called "You've lost weight," even though she's clearly gained weight.

These days I've been on the road, doing nothing but eating and sleeping, no wonder I've gained weight.

Only then did Shen Danru notice that her eldest sister was being supported by her brother-in-law, even though she was perfectly fine.

Looking at her slightly protruding belly, could she be pregnant?

"Big sister, am I going to be an aunt?"

Shen Yulan nodded, her eyes filled with happiness.

“It’s been almost five months. I sensed it before you left. But it was still early then, so I wasn’t sure and didn’t announce it.”

Seeing her eldest sister's happy expression, Shen Danru was truly happy for her.

With each step she took, her brother-in-law would support her, his eyes full of concern.

It seems that the eldest sister has stumbled upon her own happiness.

Although my brother-in-law's family is not well-off, his character is impeccable, and he is hardworking and capable.

The parents-in-law also dote on the eldest sister, so this can be considered a good match.

“Really? That’s wonderful news! Grandpa will be so happy to hear that he’s going to be a great-grandfather. Although he missed out on our childhood, he’s in good health now and can enjoy being with his grandchildren.”

When Shen Danru mentioned her grandfather, the whole family looked on with anticipation.

Shen Yuyan couldn't help but ask, "Second sister, where is grandfather?"