Chapter 291 The Evil Sister-in-law Returns (3)
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Madam Shen frowned and subconsciously refuted Shen Yuan's words: "What is her status? How could someone from an old family like her?"
"I was just talking casually, grandma, don't mind it." Chen Yuan changed the subject with a smile, and said a few words before saying goodbye. Before leaving, he glanced at Mother Zhang calmly.
After Shen Yuan left, Old Lady Shen kept thinking about what he had said. On the one hand, she knew that Shen Yuan's words were outrageous. No matter how open-minded the Shen Xin couple were, they would not be interested in that family's low status. Moreover, Shen Qiu was not a lecher, so this matter was as difficult as climbing to heaven. But on the other hand, Old Lady Shen was moved by what Shen Yuan said. If Shen Qiu married a young lady from a wealthy family, wouldn't his power rise to a higher level? Old Lady Shen hated to see Shen Qiu succeed. How could she watch him become more powerful? If he married her niece's granddaughter, not only would it not be a better thing, but it would also drag down the Shen family's main branch and hinder Shen Qiu's development. That would be a bad thing.
Madam Zhang patted Old Madam Shen's shoulders and whispered, "Old Madam, I also think what the Second Young Master said just now makes some sense." After a pause, she said, "Think about it. If the eldest young master and the cousin get married, it will be a closer relationship. Since the cousin is on Old Madam's side, everything will be much easier." She whispered, "If the marriage is successful, the money will be easy in the future. Isn't the cousin's money your money?"
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Shen's eyes lit up. That's right, if Shen Qiu married her niece's granddaughter, the niece would naturally be on her side. If she controlled Shen Qiu, she would control the eldest wife's family.
Madam Zhang continued, "It would be even better if the young master and the fifth young lady were to get married. In the future, all the wealth and property of the main house would belong to the old lady."
Old Lady Shen's heart was moved. Every word Madam Zhang said hit her spot, making her extremely happy. She was so happy that she could seize the property of the eldest wife and secretly use various tricks to cause chaos in the eldest wife's family. But then she became worried again and said, "It's easy to say, but my nephews and grandchildren all come from humble backgrounds. The eldest wife has seen the world, so how could they look down on them?"
"My dear old lady," Mother Zhang smiled, "you've forgotten all those tricks you used to use. Things between men and women aren't that complicated. If you use your brain a little, nothing is impossible."
Her words sparked some of Old Lady Shen's reverie. After a moment, she began to laugh too. She was probably trying to sound charming, but her age made it seem a little strange. That old-fashioned passion made her look particularly ugly. She said, "That's true. Love between man and woman is just that simple." After saying this, she and Mother Zhang exchanged a glance, each seeing the deep meaning in the other's eyes. Old Lady Shen said, "Someone, go and find the boxes in my room. It's been a long time since I last saw my nieces and granddaughters. I should give them some gifts."
Outside the house, Shen Yuan looked at the low laughter flying out of Rong Jingtang, a sneer flashed in his eyes, and he slowly walked out of the courtyard.
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In the west courtyard, Shen Miao handed ten silver notes to Mo Qing.
"Go to Baoxianglou and find a girl named Liuying. I've already made inquiries about her. You can buy her for a night for a hundred taels of silver. Take the silver and sit with her for a night. Don't do anything. Go back every three days." Shen Miao said.
Mo Qing's face turned pale when he heard the words "Baoxianglou". When he heard Shen Miao wanted him to find a girl named Liuying, his face turned red. He hesitated to take the banknote and said to Shen Miao, "Miss, you are joking with me, right?"
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