Chapter 163 The Angry Princess and the Rough General 18
In the end, the emperor still left the last bit of dignity to Prince Gong's Mansion, and only announced to the outside world that Princess Roujia died in a separate courtyard due to severe smallpox.
As for the palace scandal that had happened, it was suppressed so tightly that not a single word of it leaked out.
Princess Roujia of Prince Gong's Mansion is completely gone in the eyes of the world.
Chen Mengwan stood in a remote courtyard of the Song Mansion, listening to the sound of her coffin being transported from Prince Gong's Mansion on the street just across the wall, and couldn't help feeling a little sad.
She felt as if she had been wiped out from this world and could only live namelessly from then on.
The servants in the Song Mansion did not know who she used to be. They only knew that she was brought in in a sedan chair and did not bring any belongings.
Besides, Song Heng did not arrange any status for her.
So the servants appeared polite on the surface, but were actually negligent in everything.
Even when there was no water in the kettle, Chen Mengwan had to urge her repeatedly before someone went to the kitchen to get some.
The yard was very quiet and no one was willing to perform for her to cheer her up.
It’s completely different from life in Prince Gong’s Mansion.
Chen Mengwan felt a huge gap and was very lonely.
Fortunately, there was Song Heng, who would come over every night to sit with her for a while, which made her feel a little better.
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After the court session that day, Shen Beizhan happened to leave the palace with a subordinate.
The subordinate sighed and said, "What the book says is right. It's just that women and villains are hard to raise."
Shen Beizhan: “What’s wrong?”
The subordinate complained: "It's because of my stubborn wife and stubborn mother. One of them cries all day long to be in charge of the household, and the other refuses to give up power. My house is just a bunch of broken copper and iron. What's the point of fighting for management? The quarrels are so chaotic every day that I don't even want to go back."
Shen Beizhan chuckled, but did not comment or agree with other people's family affairs.
The subordinate also said: "My wife is also outrageous. She said that not letting her manage the household means that she doesn't love her. Isn't it ridiculous? The relationship between husband and wife cannot be measured by these things."
Shen Beizhan thought for a moment: "That makes sense."
The subordinate seemed to have met a kindred spirit and said, "Right!"
So when Shen Beizhan returned to the mansion, the first thing he did was to call Manager Zhang to count all the property under the name of the General's Mansion.
Seeing his fight, Cha Jiu thought something serious had happened and asked in confusion, "What happened?"
Shen Beizhan said: "I heard something today that I think makes a lot of sense."
"What makes sense?"
"If a man doesn't let his wife be the housekeeper, it means he doesn't love her enough." Shen Beizhan looked at Cha Jiu and said half seriously and half jokingly:
"So I have decided to hand over all the property in the mansion, as well as my personal salary, to you, Madam. I hope you will be more sympathetic to me in the future and reward me with a good meal."
Seeing his playful expression, Cha Jiu couldn't help but chuckle: "Where did you hear these words from?"
Shen Beizhan told everyone about the family matters that his subordinates complained about.
But he did not agree with what his subordinates said.
"If a man is unwilling to hand over his property to you, how can he love you?" He frowned and said, "As a woman, you have entrusted your whole life to a man and his family. You have to work hard at housework, serve your parents-in-law, and bear children at the risk of injury and danger. What's wrong with getting the right to manage the household? Even if you have to take away your entire fortune, you can still do it."
Cha Jiu became more and more amused as he listened, and deliberately teased him, "So now you are going to give me the housekeeper's power in the mansion, or give me the property?"
Shen Beizhan said seriously: "All the property belongs to you, and the handprint on the contract is yours. As for the housekeeper's affairs, you can take care of them when you have time, and let Zhang the housekeeper do it if you don't have time."
Manager Zhang, who was checking the register, said: "..."
Shen Beizhan: "I am the only one left in my family, and the population is simple, so there are not as many twists and turns as others. But even if my father and mother are still alive, I believe they will let me respect and love you first, instead of competing for priority in everything."
The Shen family has always been simple and honest. Father and Mother Shen have been together on the battlefield all their lives, and they have always loved each other and have never had any quarrels.
Cha Jiu felt a little warm in his heart: "Then I will accept it."
Shen Beizhan: "Madam, please accept it generously."
Previously, because their relationship was lukewarm and Shen Beizhan was too lazy to deal with these trivial matters, he had never let Cha Jiu take over the property in the mansion.
Now, after listening to Manager Zhang taking inventory of all the shops and farms under the General's Mansion, she realized how much the Emperor had rewarded the Shen family over the years.
She didn't feel happy, but rather worried.
Rewards are good things.
But if the reward is too excessive, it will push the Shen family to the forefront and deliberately destroy them.
The emperor does not favor the Shen family and the princess as much as he appears to be.
On the contrary, he is sensitive and suspicious, has a strong desire for control, and even holds grudges.
These are the conclusions Cha Jiu came to after observing for a period of time and analyzing the original body's memories.
When Shen Beizhan knew her concerns, he seemed calm.
"Don't worry. My father and brother have known the emperor's attitude towards our Shen family for many years. Now he rewards me with money and titles, and allows me to ride a horse to meet the emperor in the palace. These honors and graces are nothing more than the fact that I have no offspring to inherit."
"If we act cautiously, it will only make him suspicious. It is better for us to be generous and enjoy it. We should be a little arrogant and unrestrained within the range of his tolerance. This will make him feel more at ease."
Cha Jiu was surprised that despite Shen Beizhan's rough behavior, he had such a delicate and insightful heart.
"I asked you at Yumafang why you pretended to be so arrogant in the capital. It turns out this is the reason." Cha Jiu recalled.
Shen Beizhan nodded: "The emperor wants his subjects to be both smart and stupid, so I can only do as he wishes."
Cha Jiu smiled and said, "It seems that the king in our eyes is the same."
The emperor pretended to dote on the princess, but he was really just doing it for the world to see.
After all, a favored princess is worth much more than an unfavored princess.
For example, if the emperor married her to Shen Beizhan, people would think it was a gift.
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After Shen Beizhan handed over all the property of the General's Mansion to Cha Jiu, Cha Jiu took time out to visit the store and the farm several times.
Soon, the news spread like wildfire, and everyone in the capital knew how General Shen doted on his wife, devoting his entire life to please her.
This move made many noble ladies fall in love with him, and also made married women in the capital city jealous.
After all, although they are in charge of the household, they are still working for their husband's family. No matter how much they earn or save, not a single cent belongs to them. The most they can earn is a reputation for being virtuous.
But compared to real money, who cares about reputation?
But they are also used to comforting themselves.
No matter how much your husband loves you, or how much money you have, what good is it?
Even if I marry into the Shen family, I will never have children, and these worldly possessions can only last me for this life, which is meaningless.
There were also some branches of the Shen family who were clearly very far away from Shen Beizhan in terms of blood relationship, but they couldn't help but get anxious at this moment.
They had long been eyeing the general's property, thinking that after the war in Shenbei there would be no one to inherit, so he would definitely adopt a child from a side branch.
By then, all these titles and wealth will be in their pockets.
But now I heard that Shen Beizhan actually gave all his property to the princess, this is incredible.
The side branch family quickly sent their most "highly respected" ancestor, Shen Lu, to the general's mansion to inquire about the matter.
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