Chapter 628 Push Wave (3)
Old Madam Shen sighed, "If the Shen family didn't have a grandson right now, why would I bother to get involved in his affairs? He used to protect Chen Ruoqiu so tightly that he wouldn't even listen to me, his mother, and he saw Chen Ruoqiu being so arrogant in front of me. Back then, I said, I'm not afraid that Chen Ruoqiu, who is currently favored, won't give birth to a son. And since men are all greedy for novelty, she will eventually be despised. Isn't that what I said right?"
Mother Wang quickly echoed Old Madam Shen's words, "That's right. Old Madam has eaten more salt than they have eaten rice. She can see things from the perspective of the future and has a far-sighted vision."
Old Madam Shen seemed to enjoy Wang Mama's flattery immensely, a hint of pride appearing on her face as she added, "If I had known the Third Prince was fond of women like this, I should have sought out more concubines from scholarly families. Chen Ruoqiu always thinks she's invincible, and doesn't see herself for what she is. She thinks her family has read a few more books, and she's so proud of herself that she can't even manage a household properly." Then she added, "I think Chang Zaiqing is quite good. She's well-behaved and polite, and doesn't act pretentiously. It's understandable that the Third Prince likes her."
"But I haven't said anything yet," said Mother Wang. "If this continues, I'm afraid the Third Madam will make a scene once she finds out."
"Making a fuss? She dares!" Old Madam Shen exclaimed angrily. Then, after careful consideration, she waved her hand wearily, "But making a fuss would be troublesome. Forget it. Since both of them are interested, you can go up and help in a few days. The matter is settled. I wonder if Chen dares to stop it? If she dares, the Shen family can't afford such a jealous and childless mistress. Send her a letter of divorce."
Mother Wang had no choice but to agree cautiously.
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The chaos in the Shen Mansion caused by the third branch finally reached the ears of the other owner of the matter, Shen Dongling.
Xinghua was carefully brewing tea for Shen Dongling, using the finest Junshan Silver Needle tea. While the Wang family wasn't as wealthy as a nation, they were well-fed and well-dressed, and their treatment was significantly better than that of the second wife's concubine. And Shen Dongling was clearly doing well, too. If any of the Shen family were present, they would undoubtedly be surprised. This carefree, cheerful beauty was actually the second wife's timid concubine?
Shen Dongling took a sip of tea and said worriedly, "I heard someone from the Shen residence came again this morning, saying they want to marry the second young lady as a concubine. If the second young lady really comes in, what will the young lady do? I'm afraid the third lady and the third master will try to make things difficult for her."
"Don't worry, she won't be able to marry." Shen Dongling smiled and said, "The Wang family will never let Shen Yue marry in. Even if Shen Yue did marry in, she wouldn't be able to live well. She's destined to be watched closely by people who are wary of her. Why would I pay attention to her? It would be better to pick out some nice-looking fabrics and send them to my aunt so she can make some new clothes."
At this moment, Shen Dongling's every gesture exuded the air of a mistress of the household. Xinghua pondered for a moment, then smiled again, "Young Lady is naturally clever, so I don't understand. I wonder what Young Lady said to Prince Wang that day, but now she doesn't like the Third House's people at all. But the Third House's people deserve it. It was clearly Young Lady who proposed the marriage exchange, and they're trying to throw all the dirty water on her. How cruel!"
When Chen Yue claimed that the marriage exchange was all orchestrated by Shen Dongling, and word reached the Wang family, Xinghua was furious. When Chen Yue had asked Shen Dongling to marry in her place, she had clearly said she wouldn't implicate Shen Dongling, but then she turned around and brushed her off. Her sudden change of heart was truly remarkable, and Xinghua scoffed at it.
Otherwise, why do people say that Shen Wan is smart all his life but confused for a moment? The reason why the Wang family dislikes the third branch so much now is just because Shen Dongling said something to Wang Bi. Shen Yue loves Prince Ding Fu Xiuyi, and the third branch also intends to stand on Fu Xiuyi's side.
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