Chapter 26 Rare
In previous years, any lady from a prominent family who made a splash at Princess Shunyang's Peony Banquet would have her door thronged with suitors.
Because Shen Wu was dishonest and disgraced, and Shen Yu was divorced later, no one came to propose marriage.
After these two incidents settled down, people started coming to the door one after another.
Those who didn't come couldn't even pass the old lady's test. It's not that the other party was not good, but most of them were the second sons of the family. In the eyes of the old lady, Ye Caiwei, who had the title of county lady, had to marry a prince of a marquis at least. Those with poor family background would not be considered at all.
In her previous life, Yun had never asked much about Ye Caiwei's marriage, as all decisions were made by the old lady and Shen Ji. Now that she knew that Ye Caiwei might be the second master's illegitimate daughter, she would be even less concerned.
Even the old lady was not satisfied, not to mention the arrogant Ye Caiwei. The more people came to propose marriage, the worse her mood became.
If her parents were still alive, these people would never ask for her hand in marriage only for the second legitimate son of the mansion. Even if Shen Ji gave her the opportunity to be the county lady, her food, clothing and other expenses would be no worse than Shen Wan's. After all, she was not a biological daughter, and in the eyes of outsiders, she was always rootless and unreliable.
That day, the weather was fine, and Chen Wan and the others were enjoying the flowers in the garden.
A maid ran over and said, "Second Miss, Third Miss, the wife of the Marquis of Guide has arrived."
Shen Yao came closer to Ye Caiwei and said, "I'm sure he's here to ask to marry you as well."
Everyone who came to the mansion these days was here for Ye Caiwei. With Ye Caiwei's family background, she was barely worthy of being the son of Marquis Guide.
Shen Wan glanced at Ye Caiwei and felt that it shouldn't be the case.
In his previous life, Prince Guidehou married a girl with a hot temper. He chased Prince Guidehou two streets away with a whip and tried to beat him. It is said that the whip was handed to him by his wife, Prince Guidehou.
Ye Caiwei and that girl have completely different personalities. Normally, their tastes in choosing a wife wouldn't be that different.
Besides, those who come to the mansion don’t come to propose marriage, they have other things to do.
Chen Wu and the others went to watch the fun, and Chen Wan, who had nothing to do, followed them.
Well, Lady Guide Hou did come to propose marriage, but it was her, not Ye Caiwei, who she was asking for marriage on behalf of her son.
Hiding behind the screen, Shen Wan was stunned when he heard this.
Ye Caiwei's eyes turned red with anger.
Although she did not like the son of Marquis Guide, the news that the son of Marquis Guide had rejected all marriage proposals came out. Those who were not of sufficient status should know their own limitations and not come to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
After much difficulty, a man with a decent family background came, but he turned out to be targeting Shen Wan, which made Ye Caiwei feel even worse.
Yun also thought that he was asking for Ye Caiwei's hand in marriage, so when she heard the wife of the Marquis of Guide speak, she was also stunned, "Ask for Wan'er's hand in marriage?"
The Guide Marquis's wife nodded. "That day, I saw the second young lady of the mansion riding on horseback. She was so graceful and elegant that she was unlike any other lady from a noble family. The more I looked at her, the more I liked her. I also knew that with my family background, I was marrying up. I really liked her, so I came to her with such flattering attitude."
Shen Wan, “…”
It is really rare to see someone like the wife of Marquis Guide.
She grabbed the horse and galloped through the streets. If she hadn't rushed to save her elder sister, the old lady would have punished her for her mistake.
As a result, he actually caught the eye of Lady Guide. Thinking of how Lady Guide handed a whip to her daughter-in-law in her previous life and asked her daughter-in-law to beat her son, it was obvious that Lady Guide wanted to find a shrew to control her son.
It was such an unusual look that no one in the room knew how to respond.
Yun said, "Wan'er rushed to save her elder sister that day. She is not usually like this..."
The Lady of Guide Marquis said with a smile, "There are many ladies from noble families in Kyoto, but few of them can ride horses. I can see that the second young lady is a courageous person at heart."
After hearing this, Yun began to wonder if she didn't understand her daughter well enough.
She thought her daughter was simple-minded, but it turned out that her daughter could see through the little tricks in the inner house at a glance.
The daughter who was afraid to ride a horse on the street, knowing that her elder sister was in trouble, not only dared to go to the street, but even dared to ride a horse.
The old lady laughed and said, "Wan'er has been in poor health since she was young, and the Duke dotes on her. He doesn't let her learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, or song, but instead teaches her horseback riding and archery. I was worried that she wouldn't look like a lady from a wealthy family, but I didn't expect that she would catch the eye of the Lady of Guide Marquis."
Lady Guidehou smiled and said, "I think it's very good. My son's temperament is not suitable for being a well-behaved lady."
The old lady looked at Yun and said, "It seems that you really like Wan'er."
Yun said, "I have met the Marquis of Guide's son. He is a handsome man. The Duke has always admired the Marquis of Guide's integrity. I think the Marquis of Guide's wife is also a straightforward person. But Wan'er is the Duke's beloved daughter. Without his consent, I dare not hastily agree to the marriage."
The Guide Marquis's wife smiled and said, "The fact that the mansion didn't directly refuse is already a great honor for our Guide Marquis's family. We can't just casually decide on our children's marriages."
Behind the screen, Shen Yao asked in a low voice, "Does this mean that Grandmother and Auntie agree?"
Shen Wu nodded, "My uncle will most likely agree."
Marquis Guide was conferred the title on his own initiative. He was upright and generous, which was very much to Shen Ji's liking. Moreover, Marquis Guide had no concubines and only one son. His family was simple. When Shen Ji chose a son-in-law, he did not care about family background, but only valued character. The son of Marquis Guide caught Shen Ji's eye.
Even Chen Wu knew that her father would most likely agree, let alone Chen Wan.
But her personality was really not what Lady Guide Hou thought it was. She would never do something like chasing her son two blocks with a whip. If she ran two blocks in one breath, she would be exhausted to death halfway.
Even if she caught up with him, she would not use the whip. Otherwise, if she failed to whip her son and whipped herself twice, everyone in the street would laugh to death.
Shen Wan, “…”
The wife of Marquis Guide sat for a while before saying goodbye, and Yun saw her out of the house.
Chen Wu and the others teased Chen Wan, and Chen Wan pretended to be shy and left.
Isn't this just giving her something to do out of thin air?
She has to ask her elder brother for help again.
Shen Wan was rubbing her solar plexus when the maid came over and said, "Second Miss, the prince wants you to go to his study."
When you are sleepy, someone gives you a pillow. This one is delivered to you by your elder brother himself.
Shen Wan walked to the front yard and saw Shen Li at the door. She walked up the stairs and said, "Brother, it seems you have to help me again..."
Shen Li, “…”
Cough cough!
Chen Li started coughing again.
Shen Wan asked, "Why are you coughing again?"
Chen Li held his forehead and said, "Sister, next time can you make sure there are no outsiders talking in big brother's study?"
no.
What was she being called here for by an outsider?
Shen Wanjiao stepped inside.
It’s still the same position as last time, and it’s still the same person.
Shen Wan, “…”
Forgot.
She had instructed her elder brother to inform her when the Prince of Jingbei came to the mansion.
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