Shen Ning didn't have any grand ambitions; she just wanted to protect the Shen family, change her fate from her previous life, and live a good life.
The Wei family is still under her control, but the second branch seems a bit too quiet.
She thought that Zhao would cause trouble at the Wei family after she found out that she had put most of her property into the dowry and given it to Shen Shu, but she remained silent for two days.
It should be said that the entire second room seemed to have quieted down.
Something unusual must be going on; she didn't believe the second wife didn't want to get her property back.
Well, the second wife's side doesn't have many people, so it's not easy to place someone of their own in the family.
That's not right. Money makes the world go round. The second wife doesn't have many servants, but she must be very poor. It should be possible to bribe her.
However, the second wife's family only has so many things they can do, so it's really not worth wasting money on them.
Mo Lin brought Mo Xue'er over, and as soon as Mo Xue'er arrived, she went straight for the pastries on the table. Shen Ning indulged her and let her eat.
Shen Ning was writing when Mo Lin stood beside the desk and said, "Butler Liang went out drinking last night. After getting drunk, he bragged to people that his son and Miss Shen are a match made in heaven, and that he will be Miss Shen's father-in-law in the future."
Mo Lin was tall and strong, but always taciturn. He was a hunter, skilled in concealment and ambush. He could even evade wild beasts, making it easy for him to track down a steward like Liang.
I thought it would take quite a while, but unexpectedly, Butler Liang went out drinking.
Shen Ning paused, and a perfectly good character was instantly ruined.
Surprised, but not really.
It's not surprising that Steward Liang, who already coveted the Shen family's wealth, had such thoughts.
In their previous lives, Liang Zhuo was willing to die for Shen Shu, and Wei Congwen plunged into officialdom for Shen Shu, actually managing to obtain an official position. Moreover, the man Shen Shu later married was of noble birth.
Even though Shen Ning and Shen Shu were at odds, they still managed to intimidate Steward Liang, forcing him to bow his head and continue to serve as a servant.
But now everything has changed. Wei Congwen's marriage to Shen Shu is condemned by the world, and Liang Zhuo stares at her like a madman every day.
Isn't this a great opportunity?
Upon learning of Steward Liang's plan, Shen Ning was not angry, but rather found it somewhat amusing.
Why does everyone think she should hurry up and get married? She seems desperate for a man; she can't live without getting married?
This wasn't the first time she'd encountered this; in her past life, she'd been pointed at and gossiped about countless times for not getting married.
She also suffered for a while because of this. People would always bring it up, saying that she was shameful and no man wanted her.
Sometimes she thought about just marrying any man, but after seeing all the men who came close to her, she still couldn't get over her own conscience, and so she lived out her short life in such a conflicted and depressed state.
But now that she's living her life again, she doesn't care anymore.
Since death is inevitable anyway, she wants to make herself as comfortable as possible. What do other people's opinions matter to her?
"Nonsense, ignore him."
Her plan to marry Shen Shu to Liang Zhuo was a lie. Could she really jump into the hole she dug herself?
That idiot Shen Shu might lower herself to suffer for love, but she wouldn't.
A businessman's first principle: Never do a business that loses money.
Seeing that Shen Ning continued writing without giving any instructions, Mo Lin took Mo Xue'er away.
Mo Xueer: "Pastries, mine."
Mo Lin replied without the slightest hesitation: "It's not yours."
When Mo Xue'er was kidnapped, Mo Lin was anxious and distressed when he learned what she might have to go through, but these days Mo Xue'er has been brought back to health.
She was well-fed and well-treated, and the young lady was exceptionally tolerant of her. Mo Lin felt that he should keep an eye on her and not cause trouble for the young lady. If she caused trouble one day and was really kicked out, he would be too embarrassed to ask the young lady to let her stay.
The consequence of Mo Lin's discipline was that Mo Xue'er climbed into Shen Ning's bed in the middle of the night and cried for half the night.
"Waaah, my brother hit me, it hurts, waaah, he's so mean."
She was crying so pitifully that Shen Ning could only gently comfort her. But she was also sleepy, and after a few words of comfort, her eyelids started to droop. She simply pulled back the covers and said, "Sleep here tonight, don't cry."
Mo Xue'er was so excited that she quickly got into bed and hugged the fragrant young lady tightly: "Waaah, brother is bad, young lady is good."
Shen Ning chuckled silently.
When Mo Lin found out, he chased after her, but Shen Ning wouldn't let him in, so he simply stood guard at the door.
The next morning, Shen Ning woke up feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Looking to her side, she saw Mo Xue'er sleeping soundly, hugging her blanket. She was drooling, probably dreaming about something delicious.
Shen Ning chuckled. This little fool.
Liu Ying helped Shen Ning change her clothes, then glanced back and said, "Miss, don't spoil her too much. Your body is still weak; you can't withstand her torment."
Liu Ying and Yu Zhu had both slept with Shen Ning, but their relationship was one of childhood friendship. Mo Xue'er, on the other hand, had only been here for a few days. Not only did she climb into bed with Shen Ning, but she also prevented her mistress from getting a good night's sleep.
Shen Ning patted her hand: "This is a one-time thing, don't do it again."
Liu Ying sighed inwardly and blamed herself, "It's my fault. I haven't taught her manners well these days. Starting today, I will definitely teach her properly."
Miss is just too soft-hearted.
Shen Ning nodded and went with her.
Mo Lin stood guard at the door, and his first reaction upon seeing Shen Ning was to kneel down.
He remembered his identity very clearly. He was the young lady's servant, and the young lady had done him and his siblings a great favor. He could not take advantage of the young lady's kindness.
Shen Ning raised her hand slightly to stop him: "Go pack your things, and come out with me later."
Seeing Mo Lin looking at her, she added, "From now on, I'll leave the task of teaching Xue'er to Liu Ying. She's been with me for many years and is the most thorough and meticulous."
Mo Lin nodded: "Okay."
He listened to her.
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Shen Ning rarely goes out, inspecting the shops once a month. Today was just a routine outing.
When you reach Shen Family Cloth Shop, you will see the Jinbao Building across the street, which has been burned to ruins. In the past, it was magnificent and bustling with people, but now it is just a blackened mess.
Because of the corruption case, the officers and soldiers have been coming and going hundreds of times these days, making it difficult for businesses in the surrounding area to operate. The wonton stall has not been set up, and the table is covered with a layer of dust, looking like it has not been open for a long time.
Shen Ning glanced at the inconspicuous alley, then looked at Mo Lin.
In just over a month, Mo Lin had become a completely different person.
With his neat clothes, clean face, and imposing presence, who could reconcile him with the beggar-like figure from before?
Mo Lin also saw that alley. It was there that he met the young lady. The young lady was like a Bodhisattva descending to earth, pulling him out of the mire.
As for Master Liu, he still hated him, but now the entire Liu family was in prison, and even if they didn't die, they would be severely injured. He could only say: They deserved it.
Shen Ning helped Mo Lin onto the carriage and was about to leave when she was suddenly bumped and fell into the carriage.
"Quick, she's over there, grab her!!"
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