Shen Wan was even more confused. "Why?"
Xie Jingyan said, "You know a lot, but you don't know even more. In your dream, the eldest prince didn't have the power to rival Prince Jin like he does now. Prince Jin was practically the only choice for crown prince. If Prince An and Princess An knew that Prince Jin would use you and your father and then discard you, would they still have married Princess Huai'an to your elder brother?"
"To prevent Princess Huai'an from jumping into a fire pit, they will definitely stop her to the end."
"They probably didn't expect that Princess Huai'an was so deeply in love with your elder brother that she would try to die in the bridal sedan chair, and that your elder brother would 'die for love'."
This was something Shen Wan had never considered. She looked at Xie Jingyan, "But this is just your guess..."
Xie Jingyan said, "This is indeed just my guess. I can't be sure that there is something going on in the Prince An's mansion. But I know myself. Your elder brother and I are like brothers. If he couldn't get along with Princess Huai'an because he beat up the Prince An's heir, I would never trust and give the Prince An's heir an important position."
Although he is not suspicious by nature, it is not easy for anyone to gain his trust.
Shen Wan thought about it and realized it made sense. In her previous life, she didn't know Xie Jingyin's character, but Prince An and Princess An probably did. From their perspective, knowing that the eldest branch of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion was a huge pit of fire, how could they possibly let Princess Huai'an jump into it? They would definitely try every means to refuse her elder brother's marriage proposal. It was because she visited her elder brother's house several times in order to fulfill his wish that Princess An had no choice but to say those harsh words to her, to put an end to her elder brother's hopes.
Thinking of this, Shen Wan's eyes reddened. If Xie Jingyan's guess in her previous life was true, then it was all her fault that her elder brother and Princess Huai'an could not be together. She was stubborn and did not listen to her father and brother's advice. She insisted on marrying Xie Jingyin, which ultimately harmed her father, her elder brother and Princess Huai'an, and herself.
Tears welled up in Shen Wan's eyes, and Xie Jingyan reached out to wipe them away for her. "What's wrong?"
Shen Wan shook her head, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace. "If your guess is correct, then it won't be as difficult for my elder brother to marry Princess Huai'an as I thought, will it?"
Xie Jingyan chuckled, "Even if your father-in-law were to propose marriage on your elder brother's behalf now, Prince An and Princess An might not necessarily refuse."
Shen Jing holds considerable military power and enjoys the Emperor's deep trust. Shen Du is both scholarly and martial, and his appearance and character are second to none among the scions of noble families. More importantly, Shen Jing did not participate in the struggle for the throne. Even though Shen Ying married Prince Jin, Shen Jing's biological daughter is Princess Ling. There is no reason for Shen Jing not to help his own son-in-law and his nephew-in-law. In addition, Shen Wan has a maternal family that is richer than a country behind her.
Xie Jingyan now has the strength to seize the throne, but because of Consort Chen, Empress Song and the Empress Dowager are convinced that the Emperor will not make Xie Jingyan the crown prince, so they don't take it seriously.
They didn't take it seriously, so the civil and military officials stopped seeing Xie Jingyan. In addition, Xie Jingyan had broken his leg and was vomiting, so he might not even survive. How could he talk about the position of crown prince?
Shen Wan was relieved to hear Xie Jingyan say that, and she was already thinking about having her father propose marriage on behalf of her eldest brother.
Without disturbing Xie Jingyan's reading of military books, Shen Wan left the study. Just as she was about to return to her room, a maid came over and said, "Your Highness, the eldest young mistress of the Wu family has arrived."
Shen Rong?
Why would she come to the Ling Prince's residence to find her?
Shen Wan didn't go to greet her, and she didn't even let Yin Shuang go. She sent Dong'er to greet her, which was enough to give Shen Rong face.
Shen Wan went to the main hall and drank half a cup of tea. Then Dong'er led Shen Rong in.
As soon as Shen Rong entered the room, she called out, "Big sister..."
Her voice had a hint of crying in it.
They call each other so affectionately, you'd think they were sisters with a very close relationship.
Shen Wan got goosebumps from her shouting, and her arms were covered in it.
Shen Wan coldly put down her teacup and said, "What brings you to the Ling Prince's residence, Third Sister? Is there something you need?"
His aloof expression made Shen Rong's friendly demeanor stiffen.
Shen Rong said, "It's nothing, I just haven't seen my eldest sister in a long time, so I came to see her..."
Shen Wan glanced at Shen Rong, who bit her lip and changed her words, "Uncle dotes on you the most, eldest sister. Please put in a good word for my parents with Uncle, and don't let them be sent away to a distant place..."
Shen Wan guessed that Shen Rong had come for this matter as well. She said coldly, "No matter how much my father loves me, he will only give in to me on small matters. Even my grandmother couldn't persuade my father, so I can't help him with this."
Shen Rong said, "Elder sister, you can definitely persuade Uncle. Once Father and Mother are sent away, I'm afraid I won't be able to see them even once a year."
She might be able to persuade her father, but why would she help the third wife's family?
The third wife helped the second wife and helped Shen Ying plot against her. Now they expect her help, which is truly laughable.
Shen Wan played with the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and said casually, "Since Third Sister is so reluctant to part with Third Uncle and Third Aunt, why don't you go to Mingzhou with them?"
Shen Wan looked at Shen Wan in astonishment, "I'm already married, why am I going to Mingzhou with my parents?"
Shen Wan said, "How do you know it can't be done if you don't try? The Wu family is Third Aunt's maternal family. Master Wu and Madam Wu can't control Young Master Wu. If he goes to Mingzhou, Third Uncle and Third Aunt will discipline him strictly. Maybe he can learn to behave one day."
Mentioning Young Master Wu, Shen Rong's face showed disgust.
In the past, perhaps it would have been possible, but now her parents wish they could kill him, so why would they take him to Mingzhou? She doesn't want to go to Mingzhou either.
Shen Rong pleaded with Shen Wan, "Eldest sister, please help our third branch of the family. In the future, if you ever need anything, Father, Mother, and I will do everything in our power to help you. Even if you become enemies with Second Sister, we will still side with you."
He was just making empty promises to her...
The third wife can't even refuse to let her live outside, so what can she do to help her?
With the old lady around, would the third branch of the family dare not side with Chen Ying and her?
Do you really think she's so easy to fool, that she'd fall for a trick so easily?
Since they've come to us, we can't let Shen Rong make a wasted trip.
Shen Wan's expression softened slightly, but her attitude remained firm. "I will not help you plead with your father. You should plead with him yourself. Perhaps your father will take pity on your filial piety and ask the Emperor to rescind his order."
After saying this, Shen Wan stood up and instructed Dong'er, "Send her out of the manor."
Shen Wan returned to her room, with Yin Shuang following closely behind. Once inside, Yin Shuang couldn't help but say, "The Princess Consort is too soft-hearted. Third Aunt is begging you, so please give her some advice. It's only right that the Third Branch of the family is sent away to a distant place."
Shen Wan turned around and poked Yin Shuang's forehead with her hand. "You really think I'm giving her advice?"
Silver Frost looked bewildered. "Isn't that right?"
She took the wrong medicine; that's why she helped the third wife.
She gave Shen Rong the worst idea ever.
Begging on one's knees sounds nice, but isn't it just risking one's own life to coerce others?
With the old lady threatening suicide, if Shen Rong then uses a self-inflicted injury ruse, her father will be furious and assume that the old lady made Shen Rong do it.
My father's temperament is such that going along with him is hopeless, while going against him will only anger him and widen the gap between him and the old lady.
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