The Ningyuan Marquis's Residence.

Because the promotion banquet was ruined, the old lady and the Marquis of Ningyuan had a lot of complaints about the Marquis's wife and didn't give her a good look for several days.

Lady Hou was deeply troubled and confined to her bed, feeling depressed and unhappy. If she was not having a good time, no one else could either. Shen Xiwei was summoned by her every day to attend to her illness, but she never complained.

"Madam, we have received news from the other side!"

Lady Hou glanced at her, paused in her leg-massaging motion, and Shen Xiwei respectfully rose and stepped aside. She looked up at Lady Hou on the couch and saw the nanny whisper something in her ear. Lady Hou's brows relaxed and her face lit up with joy, but her eyes darkened.

Everyone knows that the Lady of the Marquis has been in a good mood these past two days, because the marriage of the heir apparent is about to be settled.

The heir's marriage is indeed a joyous occasion for the Marquis's family.

A barely perceptible smile played at the corners of his lips. Shen Xiwei lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze as cold and damp as a venomous snake's.

Chi Jingyu wants to marry the Crown Prince's wife? That depends on whether she agrees!

After a few whispered words, Lady Hou's face lit up with joy, her previous gloom vanishing: "Is it really so?"

She sat up slightly, her excitement palpable. The old woman smiled and said, "When I was having tea with Granny Fang, who serves Madam Meng, she told me herself. How could it be false?"

Lady Hou couldn't stop smiling and said repeatedly, "This puts a weight on my mind!"

She couldn't help but feel proud. Her son was so outstanding, how could the Meng family possibly look down on him?

The two talked amongst themselves for a while before noticing the extra person in the room. Madam Hou looked at Shen Xiwei and said with a slight smile, "You've been behaving well lately, and your manners are better than before."

Shen Xiwei's eyes were gentle and her demeanor cautious: "Thank you for your praise, Madam."

"By the way," Lady Hou asked casually, "what perfume are you wearing? It smells quite nice."

She raised her eyes, a glint of light shining in her clear, black and white eyes: "If Madam likes them, I will send some over later."

Lady Hou nodded casually. Just then, someone outside announced that the young master had returned. She smiled and dismissed her perfunctorily, "Alright, you don't need to serve me here. Go back."

Shen Xi bowed slightly and took her leave. As she was leaving, she bumped into Chi Jingyu. He frowned slightly as his gaze fell on her: "Are you here to take care of Mother again?"

She nodded, and Chi Jingyu casually said, "You're thoughtful," without asking any more questions. He stepped inside and didn't say a word about caring about her.

Shen Xiwei's eyes darkened slightly. She walked slowly outside, and as if thinking of something, a playful smile appeared on her lips.

...

"I think the Meng family is quite interested in you, and Miss Meng seems to have a good impression of you. This marriage is very likely to go through." The Lady of the Marquis frowned. "I've heard that Miss Meng is a bit spoiled. I wonder if she can shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the mistress of my Marquis's mansion?"

The old woman smiled and chimed in, "It's nothing serious. After the young master's wife marries into the family, the madam can teach her the rules in detail."

Lady Hou's expression relaxed, and she nodded: "That's true."

Before the person even enters the door, they're already thinking about setting rules for them.

Chi Jingyu remained silent, somewhat absent-minded. He wasn't particularly looking forward to the marriage, but Chi Yan's rapid growth made him feel a sense of crisis.

He did indeed need a marriage to make his career path smoother.

Sensing his coldness, Madam Hou's brows furrowed, and her tone became somewhat displeased: "You wouldn't still be thinking about that Shen Tangning, would you? I just don't understand, what's so good about her!"