Chapter 653 Internal Fighting (4)
However, despite this, the lawsuit was a mutually destructive one. Shen Wan's career was hindered by this, and the family also spent a lot of money. However, in comparison, the Chen family was obviously in a worse situation.
The Chen family had some reputation, but because they were a family of scholars, they were not financially well-off. Mr. Chen had originally wanted to avoid being looked down upon by others when he filed this lawsuit, but he hadn't expected it to drag on for so long, lasting a full two months. It's no exaggeration to say that the Chen family was bankrupt.
Master Chen was deeply hurt by this and instead blamed everything on Chen Ruoqiu. Chen Ruoqiu's mother also had some complaints. Chen Ruoqiu was already heartbroken by Shen Wan, hating Shen Wan for not caring about their old relationship and angry that he was two-faced in front of Qingren. The saddest thing was that there was still no news about Shen Yue. Now being rejected by her own parents, she felt completely hopeless and almost despaired.
What she didn't know was that her daughter, whom she had been looking for, was now in the Prince Qin's Mansion in Yanqing Lane.
In the Prince Qin's Mansion, Chen Yue was dressing herself in front of the mirror.
The fabrics she wore were all of the finest quality. While the Shen family was also wealthy and powerful, they couldn't compare to the fabrics found in the Qin imperial palace. The jewelry she wore was also extremely luxurious. Dressed in silk and satin, she looked a completely different person. If Shen Yue had previously followed Chen Ruoqiu's instructions, dressing elegantly and unburdened by vulgar gold and silver, now she looked far more distinguished.
Of course, because Chen Yue has become Huangfu Hao's concubine.
The maid beside her carefully brought hot tea to Shen Yue, but Shen Yue looked a little impatient.
She had a rather pretty face, and under Chen Ruoqiu's daily influence, she could be described as gentle and eloquent. Furthermore, he could see that Huangfu Hao had some interest in Shen Miao, so he picked up topics about Shen Miao. One day, Huangfu Hao frivolously asked her if she was willing to be his concubine. Shen Yue thought about it overnight, and the next day she agreed.
She had no other way out.
The rumors were spreading like wildfire, and the lawsuit between the Shen and Chen families had become a near-joke. Chang Zaiqing was pregnant. If she gave birth to a son, she, the daughter, would likely be forgotten by the Shen family. Even if it wasn't a son, Shen Wan and Old Madam Shen would resent her because Chen Ruoqiu had caused him to be criticized. Her name had already been taken by Shen Dongling, and there were rumors these days that Wang Bi, a member of the Yuanwailang family, doted on his wife, "Chen Yue." The more they heard about it, the more regretful Shen Yue felt.
Regardless of whether she really liked Wang Bi or something else, as long as she thought about the comfortable life Shen Dongling was leading now, it should have been hers, and she felt very unwilling.
She hated Shen Wan for being ruthless and Chen Ruoqiu for not living up to her expectations. She also understood that with her current state, it would be impossible for her to get close to Fu Xiuyi. If she returned to the Shen family, Shen Wan might arrange a poor marriage for her out of anger at Chen Ruoqiu.
Shen Yue also has the coldness that is unique to the Shen family. After all, Shen Wan and she have been father and daughter for so many years. In the past, they were harmonious and affectionate. But now, Shen Yue looks at Shen Wan with more alienation and vigilance than outsiders.
Chen Yue thought that rather than being married off to an unknown family, she would be better off being Huangfu Hao's concubine. Huangfu Hao was handsome and young, and he was also the crown prince of Qin. If she could gain his favor in the future, she might be able to rise in rank. Most importantly, if she could use Huangfu Hao's influence, she might be able to protect herself and Chen Ruoqiu.
So Chen Yue became Huangfu Hao's concubine.
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