Shen Mingzhuang couldn't help but want to laugh.

I don't know who gave her the idea, but Lin actually made a fuss about a dress. It's really quite interesting.

Throughout history, marriages between prominent families have rarely been based solely on appearance and clothing. Family background is of utmost importance; otherwise, why would Jiang Wang have made her a concubine's daughter in the Shen family?

She knew that by remaining a lowly concubine's daughter in the Shen family, no one would dare to plot against her. That bastard Jiang Wang had already figured it out.

However, even the most meticulous man can make a mistake. What he didn't expect was that the ladies of the Shen family were unaware of her true identity and now regarded her as a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Of course, she believed more that Jiang Wang had deliberately arranged things this way for her, after all, this person's extremes were unimaginable to ordinary people.

Now that she's been seen as a thorn in Lin's side, Lin probably dreams of kicking her out. Sending her to any random family would be perfect for Lin. Now that she's engaged, she'll marry into that family in a year, which would suit Lin's wishes perfectly.

Thinking about it this way, Shen Mingzhuang was starting to wonder who Lin Shi had in mind.

It's obvious without even thinking that they're not from a good family. As for Pei Jingzhou, that's even more impossible. He's Shen Mingshu's idol! Shen Mingshu is determined to marry Pei Jingzhou and become the eldest wife of the Minister of Rites. Unfortunately, Pei Jingzhou has no interest in her.

"I will do whatever my mother says."

Shen Mingzhuang bowed and replied, "Yes." Then, Madam Lin had someone lead her to try on the clothes.

Looking at the magnificent clothes in front of him, Shen Mingzhuang couldn't help but twitch his lips. These gorgeous clothes with gold and silver threads, pearls and jade were of a standard that could rival those of a princess. Was Lin Shi afraid that Shen Mingshu would not be able to get married?

She finally understood why the book said the Lin family was richer than a country. Look at these fabrics and satins; they're no less luxurious than those bestowed by the palace.

She wanted to choose a slightly more understated outfit, but after looking around, there weren't many that were truly understated. Finally, Shen Mingzhuang's gaze fell on a set of pale yellow dress embroidered with silver floral branches. The pearls adorning the cuffs and hem were still quite eye-catching, but compared to the other outfits, this one didn't have the same nouveau riche vibe.

Looking at the outfit Shen Mingzhuang had chosen, Shen Mingxi and Shen Ming'e were both a little anxious for her. Why did she choose such an outfit after so long? Compared to Shen Mingshu's dresses, it wasn't even a fancy dress.

Lin also held up a few other outfits and said to Shen Mingzhuang, "I think these outfits might suit your skin tone better. You have fair skin, so purple looks best on you."

Listening to Lin's hypocritical words, Shen Mingzhuang's lips curled slightly. Lin's scheming was not to make her stand out, but to use the color of the dress to her advantage.

She thought about it carefully, and it seemed that the book mentioned that purple dresses were Princess Jiayuan's favorite. As for the others... Princess Jiayuan! Suddenly, alarm bells rang in Shen Mingzhuang's mind. Princess Jiayuan was no good person. She was the only daughter of the current Empress Dowager and was used to being domineering and willful.

If I were to clash with Princess Jiayuan's attire at the Flower-Hairing Banquet, wouldn't that bring bad luck upon Princess Jiayuan? Who would be unlucky if not her?

If he did not meet Lin's expectations, she would probably find other ways to torment him. Shen Mingzhuang's eyes flickered slightly.

Lin's face flashed with displeasure, but she didn't want to show it too obviously. Shen Mingshu, on the other hand, spoke up bluntly: "She knows that her two-ounce bones can't carry off this gorgeous dress, so she only dares to choose the worst one! She does have some self-awareness."