Chapter 86 Something Happened
Originally, Shen Wan was worried that Qu Shangshu's mansion would target Shen Li, but now, Qu Yan is already the Fourth Young Master Shen Xun's woman, and she will definitely not be interested in her eldest brother's ideas anymore.
But how could Minister Qu set his sights on Chen Xun? The second and fourth wives were both born to the old lady, and they were all birds of a feather. Chen Xun was a little better than Chen Xun, but not much better.
But this has nothing to do with Shen Wan. As long as Qu Yan doesn't have any intentions towards her elder brother, she can marry anyone.
Old Madam Yun frowned.
Minister Qu's daughter was engaged to the second young master of Duke Dingguo's Mansion and was to be married soon. However, she ended up having physical contact with the fourth young master Shen. The Duke Dingguo's Mansion was even more corrupt than she had imagined.
Isn't Mrs. Shen the one who attaches the most importance to rules? She teaches her daughter and granddaughter a lot of things, but why is it that she manages her own son and grandson in such a mess?
Besides, the news of Qu Yan and Shen Xun's accident reached the Qu Mansion. The Second Lady had just discussed the wedding date with Madam Qu, and Madam Qu sent the Second Lady out of the house.
As soon as the two of them reached the gate, the bad news arrived.
The second wife's face turned pale and she was so angry that she could not stand.
Mrs. Qu's eyes went dark and she fainted.
The Qu Mansion was in chaos.
The second wife returned to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion with a lot of anger. She sat in the sedan chair, but she was not angry or crazy.
The second master kept a mistress and passed his illegitimate daughter off as his niece, was demoted, and he indulged in touching the maidservant of his grandmother and got pregnant. The reputation of the second house was ruined. The second wife was worried that the marriage would not go through, so she wanted to marry Qu Yan as soon as possible. As a result, on the day when she presented the betrothal gifts, she was given such a big surprise.
The second lady's mouth was filled with the taste of blood.
When the news reached Duke Dingguo's Mansion, the old lady was also very angry, but not as angry as the second lady. After all, Chen Xun and Shen Xun were both her grandsons, and the benefits should not be wasted on outsiders.
Shen Wan and Shen Yu accompanied Old Madam Yun for lunch before returning home.
When they returned to Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Shen Li just came back on horseback. Shen Li asked, "How can I thank you, brother?"
Not to mention Chen Yu, even Chen Wan was a little confused by this.
She reacted, anger rising to her head. She looked around and said in a low voice, "Sure enough, they're going after you, big brother."
Shen Li nodded.
Shen Wan asked, “Qu Yan and Fourth Brother are the work of Big Brother?”
Shen Yu looked surprised.
Shen Li shook his head, "I didn't do this."
Chen Wan told Chen Li to be careful. These days, Chen Li was extremely cautious when he went out of the house. Unless it was someone he trusted very much, he would refuse any invitation to dinner, and he would not go to other people's houses.
Today, the eldest young master of the Wuwei General's Mansion invited him to drink. This was agreed upon a few days ago, so he had to give him face. However, when they arrived, there were not only them, but also a few people he was not very familiar with. One of them had a very good relationship with the eldest young master Qu, so Shen Li had to be on guard.
He didn't stay for a while, and Shen Xun happened to want to see him for something, so Shen Li quickly found an excuse to leave, and Shen Xun stayed to drink with them.
Chen Xun happened to be sitting in his seat, and then he was drugged and had physical contact with Qu Yan.
If Chen Wan hadn't warned him, he would have been caught off guard and the consequences would have been disastrous.
Chen Li was still terrified when he thought about it now. Chen Yu was confused when she heard it. "What happened?"
Shen Wan whispered, "Minister Qu wanted to marry his daughter to my eldest brother. Falling into the water was not a simple accident, it was intentional, and today was even more so."
Shen Yu's heart was shocked and she felt cold all over.
Chen Li said, "Big brother has escaped this disaster. How do you want me to thank you? As long as I can do it, I will agree to it."
Chen Wan didn't have anything she wanted Chen Li to do, but she could remember it. Even if it didn't happen now, she would definitely do it in the future.
"Remember this first..."
After saying a few words, a servant came running over and said, "My Lord, something happened to the Marquis of Wucheng..."
Shen Wanxin jumped suddenly and asked quickly, "What happened?"
The servant replied, "The Marquis of Wucheng was at Xianggu Pavilion. He got into an argument with someone and was kicked down from the second floor, breaking his leg."
Well done!
Shen Wan cheered in his heart.
Chen Li's face turned ugly, "Xianggu Pavilion?"
The servant thought Shen Li didn't know what Xianggu Pavilion was, so he explained, "Xianggu Pavilion is a place for gay men to have fun..."
Chen Li said, "I know what Xianggu Pavilion is. I'm asking what the Marquis of Wucheng is doing in Xianggu Pavilion?!"
This bewildered the servant, "What else can I do? Seek pleasure?"
No normal man would go to a place like Guguan for no reason. He would not even bother to think it was disgusting, so who would go in?
Chen Li's face looked very ugly and his fists were clenched.
Chen Wan pulled him aside and said, "When the emperor takes back the marriage proposal for Princess Jiangling, I will ask my father to propose marriage for you. If you are embarrassed to ask my father, I will help you."
Chen Li was startled, "Sister, what are you talking about..."
The voice is hollow, the eyes are even more hollow.
Chen Wan said, "Could it be that I guessed wrong, and that Big Brother doesn't like Princess Jiangling?"
Shen Li, “…”
Shen Li's ears turned red, "Who told you? Brother-in-law?"
Shen Wan said, “Of course it’s not him. Now it’s not fate, don’t miss it, big brother.”
Although the Empress Dowager sponsored the matchmaking between the Prince of Wucheng and Princess Jiangling and the Emperor granted their marriage, the Prince of Wucheng was fond of Longyang. If word got out, Prince Yong's Mansion would certainly ask the Emperor to revoke the imperial decree granting the marriage.
No matter how eloquent the emperor is, he cannot push Princess Jiangling into the fire pit knowing that it will harm her. What's more, this marriage was a conspiracy from the beginning. It was proposed by the empress dowager when the emperor was drunk. The emperor might not agree when he is sober.
Now that there is a chance to revoke the arranged marriage, the Emperor will surely agree, and the Empress Dowager cannot stop it.
Shen Wan was in such a good mood after receiving two pieces of good news in one day.
Chen Yu was waiting for Chen Wan. When Chen Wan walked over, Chen Yu said, "What did you say to big brother? You made big brother blush."
Shen Wan whispered, “Big brother has a girl he likes.”
Chen Yu exclaimed, "Ah!" "Really?"
Shen Wan nodded repeatedly.
Chen Yu asked curiously, "Which girl is it?"
Shen Wan whispered to Shen Yu, who was shocked. Shen Wan said, "Big brother thought he would never have the chance to marry Princess Jiangling in his lifetime, but fortunately, God favored him."
Chen Yu was also happy for Chen Li.
The two returned to the inner courtyard and saw Yun coming out from the direction of Shou'an Hall from a distance. Yun looked a little worried. Seeing this, Shen Wan asked, "What's wrong with mother?"
Yun said, "Miss Qu has gone through such an incident with your fourth brother. She definitely can't marry your second brother anymore. The old lady asked me to go to Minister Qu's mansion to change the marriage to your fourth brother."
Her mother has no share in good things, so if she wants to be scolded, she will be pushed out.
Qu Yan repeatedly plotted against her elder brother but failed, and finally fell into the hands of Chen Xun. How could Mrs. Qu not vent her anger on her mother?
Shen Wan said, "No matter how urgent this matter is, mother should walk slowly and be careful not to sprain your ankle."
Yun looked at Chen Wan and said with a smile, "You guys go back and rest."
As soon as Chen Wan returned to Qingyi Garden, news came that Yun had sprained her ankle.
The corners of Shen Wan's mouth curled up into a brilliant arc.
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