Chapter 318 Compared to your future, your aunt isn't that important!
When Shen Lanxi returned home, she learned that her younger sister, Shen Yuantang, had met Xue Songyun, the youngest son of the Marquis of Jining, and that they would be engaged the next day.
Chunxue: "It was the Empress who made it happen, and the Lady is very satisfied."
The lady was referring to Zhou Xinrou.
"Mother has gone to the palace?"
Chunxue: "The Empress sent an invitation, inviting you to the palace for tea."
Shen Lanxi remained expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.
What do you say at home?
Chunxue: "The old lady and the master are very satisfied, and no one in the family objects."
Shen Lanxi: "We haven't had a proper conversation since Yuan Tang and her mother came back from the temple."
Chunxue said, somewhat indignantly, "Miss Yuantang goes out with the young ladies of the officials every day, leaving early and returning late; she's busier than you."
Shen Lanxi chuckled: "When I left, didn't I say I was helping Yuan Xin and Yuan Ruan find partners? Did they take a liking to anyone?"
Chunxue: "Madam has selected quite a few men, all of whom are young masters from noble families, and one of them is Wang Xiangrong, the son of the Third Princess."
A cold glint flashed in Shen Lanxi's eyes.
"You mean, their marriages were all arranged by their mothers?"
Chunxue explained the reason: "The old lady gave the order and asked you to make the arrangements. All the young ladies in the family are of marriageable age, and I suppose you are worried about them."
Shen Lanxi said coldly, "Even if you're in a hurry, shouldn't you at least filter out people who have a grudge against us?"
Chunxue was also puzzled by this.
"Wang Xiangrong is only one of the candidates. I guess the lady doesn't want to embarrass the Third Princess."
Shen Lanxi: "Where is Mother?"
Chunxue: "I'm arranging the engagement and buying the dowry!"
The Shen family's property had been ransacked before, and the spoils they brought back this time were also within a certain range. After being moved back, they were sent to the public warehouse.
There are too many eligible young women in the family. If they all want to get married in style, the spoils alone are not enough.
"It seems Mother still has quite a bit of savings!"
Chunxue explained, "I received quite a few rewards during my previous visits to the palace!"
After washing up, Shen Lanxi went to the main hall.
Most of the family members were in the living room.
"I have met my grandmother."
When Madam Shen saw Shen Lanxi return, she asked a couple of questions in a rather indifferent manner.
"How did this business trip go?"
Shen Lanxi: "Thanks to His Majesty and Grandmother's blessings, everything is going smoothly!"
Madam Shen smiled insincerely and said, "That's good. The family is discussing your sister Yuan Tang's engagement. You should listen in."
Zhou Xinrou said calmly, "Lanxi must be tired from her journey back. You should go and rest."
Madam Shen naturally didn't want Shen Lanxi to get involved. It was bad luck for a discarded woman to touch the things belonging to the girl in the family who was about to be married.
Shen Lanxi, relying on His Majesty's backing, acted arrogantly and domineeringly, not even respecting her grandmother. Just then, Zhou Xinrou spoke up, preventing her from becoming the bad guy.
I just don't know if the eldest son's wife is genuinely concerned about her daughter's health, or if she thinks the same way she does.
Liu didn't think too much about it; she had been so upset by that little devil's wailing these past few days that her eyes were red.
“Sister-in-law, all the women in the family have their marriages arranged. I, Yuanxu and Yuankun, also need your help. You have seen the situation in my house; I really have no way to help.”
Furthermore, Shen Yuanxu was betrothed under a royal decree, so apart from Zhou Xinrou, who would dare to arrange it?
"I appreciate my sister-in-law's love for her son."
Because Shen Yuantang was getting engaged the next day, Shen Yuanjing took a few days off and returned from the military camp outside the city with his wife and daughter.
"Grandmother, Mother..." Shen Yuanjing greeted his family with Kangzhu.
Old Mrs. Shen was very pleased to see her grandson looking so majestic.
“You’re finally back. Next time you get angry with your father, don’t you dare run away without a word.”
Shen Yuanjing explained embarrassedly, "Grandmother, you know perfectly well that Father forces me to study all the time. Am I cut out for studying?"
Old Madam Shen felt a headache coming on when she thought about the absurd things that had happened before because of making Shen Yuanjing study.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. When your father comes back later, you should have a good talk with him."
Shen Yuanjing awkwardly didn't reply.
"Where is Yuan Tang? She's getting engaged tomorrow, but she's not home. Where did she go?" Shen Yuanjing looked around but didn't see his younger sister, so he asked.
Zhou Xinrou: "She went out to buy things, and several of her sisters went with her."
Seeing that it was his mother's idea, Shen Yuanjing didn't ask any further questions.
"Elder sister, the imperial court is holding a martial arts examination, and I want to try my skills," Shen Yuanjing suddenly said.
The talking inside stopped abruptly, and more than a dozen pairs of eyes stared at Shen Yuanjing.
Shen Lanxi laughed and said, "Whatever you want, you should get past your father first!"
Shen Yuanjing's shoulders slumped again at the mention of his father.
"Big sister, can't you plead with my father for me?"
Shen Lanxi tilted her chin towards her mother: "You've asked the wrong person."
Shen Yuanjing immediately turned to his mother for help.
Unable to resist Shen Yuanjing's persistent pleas, Zhou Xinrou said, "I will talk to your father, but whether it will be successful or not, I don't know."
Shen Yuanjing was very confident about this.
"If Mother mentions it, Father will definitely agree!"
When she went back to her room to rest, Zhang Zifen's children suddenly ran out from the side and knelt down in front of her.
"Elder sister, please spare Auntie! Although Auntie has made a mistake, she doesn't deserve to die!"
"Please, elder sister, have mercy on Auntie, considering we've come all the way from Dongchuan."
Zhang Zifen's three older children took turns pleading for her, while the three younger children could only kneel on the ground and cry incessantly.
Shen Lanxi asked expressionlessly, "How did your household deal with her?"
Shen Yuanhe cried and said, "My aunt has been sent back to her hometown."
"Too lenient. If it were me, I would have made sure she died a horrible death."
Zhang Zifen's three older children froze.
"Big sister, your younger brother and sister are still so young. How can you bear to see them separated from their mother?" Shen Yuanhe cried and accused.
Shen Lanxi: "If you don't want to be separated from her and her child, you can go back to her hometown with her!"
Shen Yuanhe and the others froze for a moment, staring at Shen Lanxi in disbelief.
"Elder sister, we are blood relatives and have been through so much together. Can't you forgive Aunt this time for the sake of our past relationship?"
Shen Lanxi looked at her coldly: "Do you know that the mistake your aunt made is enough to send our Shen family into exile again?"
Shen Yuanhe stared blankly at Shen Lanxi, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Seeing you like this, my heart softens."
Shen Yuanhe and the other two seemed to see hope in their eyes, and they all happily raised their heads.
"The household is discussing your marriage. If you are willing to give up a good marriage, I will plead for you."
Shen Yuanhe and the other two immediately looked grim.
"I'm only giving you fifteen minutes to consider. After that time, even if you beg me again, it will be no use."
Shen Yuanhe, Shen Yuanrui, and Shen Yuanxin remained completely silent.
Shen Lanxi sneered: "It seems that compared to your future prospects, your aunt isn't that important!"
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