Chapter 111: This is too much
Xie Changning opened it and took a look, then suddenly laughed.
The invitation clearly stated that the person marrying Song Wenjing was Shen Jingyun, the fourth daughter of the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion, and the wedding date was set for half a month later, which could be said to be very hasty.
She knew that the eldest princess would never give up.
As Song Wenjing's wife, your status must be worthy of him, right?
Mother Du instantly flew into a rage, "Madam, the eldest princess is simply going too far. Our Marquis' Mansion has long announced that the fourth young lady has passed away, and the eldest princess dared to write this on the invitation. She is trying to force Madam to pinch her nose and recognize Shen Jingyun and acknowledge this marriage with the Princess' Mansion."
"The wedding date was set so hastily that someone who didn't know would think Song Wenjing was about to die."
Xie Changning curled his lips slightly. Song Wenjing was in trouble. He was infected with syphilis. How much longer could he live?
"I'm afraid it's far more than that?" Based on Xie Changning's understanding of the eldest princess, since she dared to send out the invitation, she must have made thorough preparations, and she had no right to refuse.
Mother Du was stunned.
Just then, Butler Zhao ran in breathlessly. "Madam, something's wrong! The eldest princess sent someone to deliver the betrothal gifts, and our people fought tooth and nail to stop them at the door. She's trying to force you to marry her. What should you do now?"
If they accepted these betrothal gifts, they would be forced to acknowledge the Fourth Young Lady's identity.
"Why are you panicking? Isn't it good that someone comes to give you money?" Xie Changning looked calm. If it was her daughter, she would naturally be reluctant to push her daughter into the fire pit.
But what does Shen Jingyun have to do with her?
Since the eldest princess is willing to let Song Wenjing marry her, then let him marry her.
Wouldn't it be nice to exchange her for a large sum of money?
Consider it all the cost of supporting her over the years.
"What?" Mother Du and Butler Zhao looked at Xie Changning in confusion. From what the lady said, was she planning to acknowledge the Fourth Young Lady?
"Please rest assured, mother. I will never let those people set foot into the Marquis' Mansion." Without waiting for Xie Changning to speak, Shen Zhiyan strode in. It was obvious that he already knew about this.
Xie Changning completely changed her calm demeanor. Even though she was trying to remain calm, her slightly red eyes still revealed her panic.
"My son has finally grown into a man who can stand on his own two feet. Now he can protect his mother from wind and rain. There is only one thing: you must be careful and never let yourself be hurt by those people." She looked relieved and spoke sincerely.
"Mother, just stay here and wait for good news from your son." Shen Zhiyan finally got a chance to show off, so how could he let it go?
He bowed to Xie Changning and turned to leave.
What is he thinking at this moment?
Humph! After all, my mother is just a woman in the backyard. She panics when encountering something and has no rules at all.
In the end, the Marquis' Mansion still has to rely on him.
As for my third brother, he can't even get out of bed now, so let's not talk about him.
The moment he turned around, a smile appeared in Xie Changning's eyes. She had originally thought that she would have to come forward and put on some pretense today.
The betrothal gift must be accepted of course.
But how to collect it is a science.
The posture must be done well.
So that everyone in Kyoto will know how arrogant and domineering the eldest princess is, and how frustrated she feels about receiving the betrothal gift.
The eldest princess acted so forcefully, naturally for Song Wenjing, but undoubtedly she was targeting the Duke's Mansion more. Good news came from the border, and the eldest brother would return triumphantly soon.
The prestige of the Duke's Mansion is naturally greater than before.
The eldest princess naturally would not miss this only opportunity.
But she forgot one thing, the relationship between these two families, if they get along well, they will be relatives, but if they don't, they will become enemies.
As early as when she received the invitation, she thought of a perfect way to deal with the eldest princess.
"Go make a pot of tea and bring some snacks." Xie Changning smiled. If one party insisted on sending the betrothal gifts, the other party would naturally try their best to stop it. Violence was inevitable, and bloodshed was also inevitable.
Wait and see! There will be more noise.
With Chen Zhiyan leading the charge, why should she be panicking?
She drank tea and ate snacks leisurely, feeling so comfortable.
At the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.
"As everyone knows, my fourth sister died of illness a long time ago. What are you doing? You have to send the betrothal gifts here. Are you trying to find a ghost marriage for your prince?" Shen Zhiyan was not afraid of offending the eldest princess. After all, he had his mother around, so what was there for him to be afraid of?
Nanny Gui was no pushover. "Why doesn't the Second Young Master recognize his own sister now? The Fourth Young Lady is clearly alive and well, accompanying the Prince at the Princess's residence. Why are you cursing your own sister like this? The Fourth Young Lady is deeply loved by the Prince, and the Prince is willing to marry her in a formal ceremony. This is not only a blessing for the Fourth Young Lady, but also for your Mansion. I advise the Second Young Master to be more sensible."
"Our Marquis' Mansion cannot afford such a blessing." Shen Zhiyan said in a tough tone, with the guards of the Marquis' Mansion standing behind him.
"Someone come here! Bring the betrothal gifts in." Nanny Gui also refused to give in. Behind her were all the imperial guards. At her command, a fierce conflict broke out between the two sides.
Shen Zhiyan rushed to the front.
Swords and knives have no eyes.
Xie Changning hadn't even finished her cup of tea when Butler Zhao rushed in. "Madam, please go and take a look! The Second Young Master has been knocked unconscious. The back of his head is covered in blood, and he's unconscious on the ground."
Xie Changning's eyes lit up. If there was such a good thing, she had to go and take a look.
“Zhiyan, Zhiyan…” She called Shen Zhiyan’s name and stood up in a hurry.
Mother Du helped her to the gate, and she saw Shen Zhiyan lying on the ground at a glance. A trace of blood spread behind his head, looking particularly dazzling.
The betrothal gifts have been carried into the Marquis's mansion.
"You are really going too far!" She looked at Nanny Gui and the imperial guards with sharp eyes.
Aunt Gui knelt down and bowed to her, and was about to speak.
At this moment, a luxurious carriage stopped at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion. The eldest princess, with her long skirt dragging, walked gracefully and elegantly to Xie Changning. "Is it me who is bullying others, or are you ignorant of the current situation? Shen Jingyun's ability to marry Wen Jing is a blessing she has cultivated for eight lifetimes. It is also because Wen Jing does not despise her and is willing to marry her even after she did that kind of thing of climbing into the bed! Xie Changning, this princess advises you to quit while you are ahead."
Shen Jingyun had to cultivate for eight lifetimes before she could marry Song Wenjing, a flower and willow.
Tsk...she is so lucky!
Xie Changning raised his eyes to meet the eldest princess's gaze, "If you want me to accept these betrothal gifts, I'll have to die!"
The eldest princess curled her red lips slightly, looking fearless. "In that case, Xie Changning, please accept the order!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
