Old Madam Shen's face was as gloomy as water. She said, "Since Shen Zhao said such a thing, I don't have the face to ask for it anymore. This marriage is over now."
Su Qingyu let out a long sigh, and then she heard Madam Shen continue, "I remember when the two old masters went to Huguo Temple, Qingyu also went with them. Master Ci'en read a fortune at the time, saying that if Su Qingyu married into the Shen family, it would help to resolve the troubles between the two families."
"Since Chen Zhao is not doing well, why not consider the second son, Chen Hong? He is sixteen years old, about the same age as you. I'm not bragging, but my grandson is also well-educated and talented."
Su Qingyu frowned. Does this mean that she has to marry into the Shen family?
She didn't have a deep memory of what happened back then, she only knew that because of Master Ci'en's words, her marriage to Shen Zhao was settled.
The old ladies of both Su and Chen families believed in Buddhism, and this sentence that could solve the troubles of the two families really trapped her.
Madam Su pondered for a moment and said, "The second wife's legitimate son..."
Before he could finish his words, he heard Su Qingyu say.
"Are those who are not married all right? Then I choose Mr. Shen San. I am willing to be the third wife of the Shen family, remain faithful to him during my lifetime, and be buried with him after my death."
Su Qingyu's words made the two old ladies open their mouths in surprise, and they didn't close them for a long time.
The brothers Shen Zhiheng and Shen Zhishu were also stunned for a moment.
If Shen Zhixiu were still alive, they could understand that this girl wanted to curry favor with the third master of the Shen family.
After all, there is no one in Beijing who doesn't want to be the third wife of the Shen family.
But now that everyone is gone, what's the point of marrying Shen Zhixiu and becoming a widow?
Su Qingyu, however, had her own plans. She remembered that in her previous life, a hundred days after Third Master Shen's death, the Shen family arranged a ghost marriage with the daughter of a small merchant family and raised her in the Shen family's three-story house in the west of the city.
There is no need to pay respects to the Shen family on weekdays. One only needs to burn incense and offer sacrifices on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month or during the New Year holidays, and then be buried together after death.
Rather than marrying anyone else in the Shen family, it would be better to marry Third Master Shen. She doesn't have to serve her parents-in-law and husband, nor does she have to fight with concubines in the inner house. When the time comes, she can do whatever she wants. As long as she keeps a low profile, the Shen family won't say anything.
When I think about it this way, there really is no one more suitable as my husband than him.
Madam Su was the first to speak. She looked at Su Qingyu disapprovingly, "What nonsense! Who are you? How can you arrange a ghost marriage for someone?"
Although this kind of thing is not uncommon in the capital, it mostly happens to girls from small and medium-sized families. Even if they send their daughters to temples for spiritual practice, they would not be willing to arrange a ghost marriage.
Madam Shen also disagreed and said, "No, this won't do. It would be too unfair to you. If the third brother were still alive, I would naturally agree. But now that he is gone, how are you going to live the rest of your life?"
Su Qingyu thought to herself, she wouldn't marry him while he was still alive. The dead are peaceful and won't betray her, let alone cause her trouble.
Just now, I said that marrying Mr. Shen San was just a sudden idea, but now the more I think about it, the more I think this marriage is a good one.
Su Qingyu knew that this marriage still needed the approval of her grandmother. So she whispered in Madam Su's ear, "Grandma, this marriage can be done. Although the Third Master of the Shen family is gone, his name is still there. It would be shameful to arrange a ghost marriage for someone else, but this is Third Master Shen."
"If the Shen family reveals their intention to arrange a marriage for Third Master Shen, many people in the capital will surely be eager to make a move."
"And in this case, the Shen family is essentially in debt to ours. How much can one accomplish with just one word? Grandmother, what do you think? Sacrificing your granddaughter for so many benefits is worth it."
Every word Su Qingyu said was out of consideration for the Su family, and she seemed willing to sacrifice herself for the Su family.
Old Madam Su was already furious and her mind was a little confused. After Su Qingyu said this, she thought about it and felt that it made sense.
Then he said, "Since Qingyu is willing, I won't say anything. Have pity on my granddaughter..."
As he spoke, he picked up the handkerchief and began to wipe the corners of his eyes.
Seeing this, Madam Shen quickly consoled her, "Sister-in-law, this is something our Shen family owes you. From now on, our two families will be one family."
Chen Zhao never thought that Su Qingyu would rather marry a dead person than marry him. This was exactly what he wanted, so he could concentrate on treating Cheng Rujin.
"Grandma, since her marriage is settled, what about my grandson and Rujin..." Shen Zhao asked tentatively.
When Old Lady Shen heard him still mentioning Cheng Rujin, she immediately flew into a rage and shouted, "Come here, take the eldest young master away and make him kneel before his third uncle's spirit. Don't get up without my order."
Shen Zhao was taken away directly.
Madam Shen looked at Cheng Ruijin again and said, "It's hard for me to discipline this girl. My sister-in-law will have to take her back to take care of her."
He did not give in at all about Cheng Ruijin entering the Shen family.
Madam Su knew that this matter would take time to discuss. But after something like this happened, the Shen family would definitely let Cheng Ruijin in eventually, it just took time.
The two families agreed to Su Qingyu marrying Mr. Shen Sanye. Afterwards, Cheng Ruijin was taken to a secluded wing room and looked after by Zhichun, the personal maid of Mrs. Su.
Then the two families discussed specific matters, and Su Qingyu couldn't just sit there and listen, so Madam Shen asked the maid Han Cui to take her to find Shen Yue.
After leaving Qingyuanju, Su Qingyu followed Han Cui with her maid Zhenzhu.
"Ms. Su, please come this way."
When passing by the small garden, Su Qingyu's eyes flashed. Why was there a strange man entering and leaving the Shen family's inner house?
She glanced at him curiously again, and it was these two glances that made her breathe stop and clench her fists.
It turned out to be Mr. Zhou from her previous life, who was the one who colluded with Cheng Ruijin to expose her face.
Su Qingyu found an excuse to send Han Cui away, and then said to Zhenzhu, "Wait for me in the pavilion over there. I'll go take a look and come back."
After saying that, he walked in the direction Mr. Zhou left.
Fortunately, she was very familiar with the Shen family and was able to accurately avoid the servants coming and going, and soon saw Mr. Zhou.
Mr. Zhou followed the path and entered the moon gate leading to the west courtyard.
The West Courtyard was where Mr. Shen Sanye lived during his lifetime. In her previous life, Su Qingyu often handled trivial matters outside in the study in the West Courtyard.
She was eager to find out what was going on with Mr. Zhou, so she followed him without thinking.
But as I followed him, I lost track of that person.
Just as Su Qingyu was looking for someone, three or four servants suddenly came from a distance. She pushed open the door behind her and hid inside.
After pushing the door open and going in, I realized that this was Mr. Shen’s small study.
At this moment, behind the desk sat a man, no more than thirty years old, dressed in a dark blue robe with a dark fox fur cloak draped over it.
The two looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.
Su Qingyu frowned. Is this person... a friend of Mr. Shen Sanye? Perhaps he came to the study to see something that reminded him of someone?
Looking at his bearing, you can tell that he is a person in a high position.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and it was the man opposite who spoke first.
"Why would you want to marry a dead person?"
The man's voice was low and gentle, and if you looked closely, you could see that the corners of his mouth were still raised.
The way he looked at Su Qingyu was more like an elder looking at a younger person lovingly, with a hint of subtle inquiry.
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