The corners of Shen Liyue's mouth twitched. What He Yinxue said was both right and wrong.
Wasn’t that what He Yinxue was like in her previous life?
She has no money, no prominent family background, and no support from her mother's family, but she was able to win a position as a co-wife with Fang Zhiran's favor.
But in this life, Chen Liyue will no longer be as stupid as in the previous life, and He Yinxue in this life will marry into the Yong'an Marquis Mansion as a concubine. Can she still live the same life as in the previous life?
Shen Liyue didn’t know, it was really hard to tell.
Although He Yinxue's starting point in this life is not as high as in the previous life, given He Yinxue's personality, Shen Liyue thought that she would not be willing to just marry Fang Zhi and then live a quiet life as a concubine.
So Shen Liyue just smiled and said, "In that case, I wish my cousin can get what she wants."
After He Yinxue left, Shen Liyue sat in a daze for a while.
In fact, since she was reborn, she has been wondering, after she died in her previous life, did He Yinxue become the legal wife?
Shen Liyue didn't know what happened later, but this was the path that He Yinxue had successfully taken in her previous life.
In fact, if He Yinxue was Shen Liyue’s biological sister, she would definitely persuade her.
The human heart is the most fickle thing in the world. Pinning one's hopes on gaining the favor of one's husband is actually the most unrealistic thing.
The status of men and women was inherently unequal. Since ancient times, men have had many wives and concubines, but women were expected to remain faithful to one man. A man's new love wouldn't be criticized, and he might even be praised for his romantic ways. But women couldn't. Trapped in a walled house and dying alone was considered a good end. If divorced, one might even lose their life.
Everyone wants to be with someone until old age, but how many people can really stay in love until old age?
Instead of hoping to gain the favor of her husband, it is better to leave a way out for herself. A way out can give her confidence, so Shen Liyue feels that she needs to make more money.
Everyone hopes to become rich, and Shen Wanghong is no exception. When Shen Wanghong learned from Aunt Xiang that the Shen family was going to split up, Shen Wanghong felt as if he had been thrown into ice water and then pulled out of the ice water to warm himself by the fire.
Originally, Shen Wanghong felt very disappointed when he heard the news of the family division. His elder brother actually wanted to ignore him. How would he live in the future?
But when Shen Wanghong heard Concubine Xiang say that the eldest wife said she didn't want a single cent from the public treasury, he started to think about it again.
So Shen Wanghong bypassed He and went directly to find Old Madam Shen.
When he arrived at Songhe Hall, Shen Wanghong discovered that Jiang was also there.
When Mrs. Shen saw her beloved second son, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Son, you are finally back." Old Madam Shen cried.
Shen Wanghong quickly went up to support the old lady, patting her back gently as if to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, mother, everything is up to your son. Others don't care about your mother, but your son will definitely take care of her. Your son will take care of your mother in her old age and see her to the end!"
If someone who doesn't know the inside story sees this scene, they will definitely praise the loving mother and filial son.
Jiang watched the mother and son acting and lowered her head silently.
Madam Shen’s crying must have been somewhat sincere, but if Shen Wanghong was truly filial, he would not have waited until now to show up.
But it was not easy for Jiang to say anything at this time. In such a scene of loving mother and filial son, if she said something unpleasant, she would be labeled as unfilial.
Shen Wanghong helped his mother to sit in the first seat, and then sat down opposite Jiang.
Old Madam Shen was still wiping her tears with a handkerchief. She was so old, her husband died early, and her eldest son was alienated from her. The only person she could count on was her second son. When she saw Shen Wanghong, she took off the strength she pretended to be in her daily life. Otherwise, she would not have cried like this in front of Jiang.
Chen Wanghong cleared his throat and said, "I've been busy with official business these past few days. I only learned about the family division yesterday after I came back. Although both the first and third branches have proposed a division, they still want to know my opinion. So I'll be frank. I don't agree."
Hearing this, Jiang looked up and said, "My sister-in-law has already agreed."
Shen Wanghong said: "She can't be the master of my second house yet."
Jiang looked at Madam Shen, as if wanting her to give an explanation.
Madam Shen felt Jiang's gaze, but she didn't look at her. She only stared at Shen Wanghong, hoping that he would stand up. If he really disagreed, she would support him even if she risked her life.
Because Old Lady Shen herself didn't want to split up the family. Although she didn't like Jiang, she liked Jiang's money. Who wants to go against money?
Shen Wanghong said: "If we split the family, how will we divide it?"
Hearing Shen Wanghong's question, Jiang understood what he meant. If Shen Wanghong really didn't want to split the family, he would immediately state the reason, but he asked how the family would be divided. So Shen Wanghong didn't want to split the family, but wanted to know what he could get.
Jiang said, "The eldest wife has already said that she does not want a single penny from the public treasury."
When Shen Wanghong heard these words from Jiang's own mouth, a stone fell from his heart, but then he asked: "Then how is this property divided?"
Jiang smiled. She came to Songhetang today just for this matter.
Since they were going to separate, they definitely couldn't live in the Shen Mansion anymore. If they continued to live together, it would be disgusting to see each other all the time. Besides, outsiders wouldn't necessarily know that they had separated, so the meaning of the separation would be lost.
The house that the Shen family lives in now was originally bestowed by the emperor to General Shen personally. Before the family split up, it belonged to the Shen family alone. But after the family split up, only Shen Wangqiu, who inherited the title, could live here.
The second and third wives have to move out and find another house to live in.
Chen Wangqiu discussed this with Jiang. Chen Wangqiu couldn't bear to see the second and third wives living on the streets, not to mention that the second wife had her mother with her. Jiang just wanted to finalize the division of the family property as soon as possible to avoid any further complications. So the couple agreed that since they had occupied the property, they would have to contribute some money to it.
With her husband's support, Jiang said calmly, "Don't worry, second brother. I've asked someone to estimate the Shen Mansion's real estate, and each of the three wives will take a share. If the second and third wives are willing to stay and live together, that's fine. If not, then they can exchange it for cash."
"I want money, I want money!" Shen Wanghong hurriedly responded.
Madam Shen frowned and looked at him, and Shen Wanghong realized that he had lost his composure.
He cleared his throat to cover up, "Did big brother say the same thing? Does he agree?"
Shen Wanghong was afraid that the eldest wife would go back on her word, so he had to make sure of the matter.
Jiang had a determined smile on her face: "We are husband and wife of one mind."
"Okay, okay." Shen Wanghong said three "good"s in a row, and then clasped his fists towards Jiang: "Brother and sister-in-law are kind and righteous. Since that's the case, I don't object. I agree to divide the family."
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