Chapter 585 How could she be worthy of marrying her son?
Shen Wantang sighed: "Yes, she is in the Shen family. She is currently hiding her identity and working as a maid for Shen Mingxuan. Moreover, she has gained Shen Mingxuan's trust in just a few days."
Gu Qianning was a little worried: "Won't those two team up to harm you? In your past life, Chu Yanluo wanted to kill you, and now you're living under the same roof. You have to be careful!"
"Don't worry, I'm on guard against them! If Chu Yanluo can use such despicable methods on Liu Nanshi, her methods against me will only be more despicable. My suspicion of Chu Yanluo is not unfounded."
"You found her weakness?"
“My maid said that on the day Liu Nanshi disappeared, Chu Yanluo stayed outside for most of the day under the pretense of buying medicine for Shen Mingxuan, and did not return until dark.”
Gu Qianning pondered for a moment, also finding it strange: "Buying medicine? Does buying medicine take this long?"
"After Chu Yanluo returned, she told Shen Mingxuan that the medicinal herbs she needed were very rare and difficult to buy. She had visited more than a dozen pharmacies before she was able to get them all. But my maid went to inquire the next day and found out that she had only gone to one pharmacy and the herbs she bought were not rare at all. Chu Yanluo lied."
Gu Qianning felt a chill run down her spine: "Such a coincidence, and she's so secretive, she must be hiding something! A-Tang, your guess is probably right! What should we do? Are you going to kick her out?"
Shen Wantang shook her head: "She is still somewhat useful for now, so let's keep her for the time being! Besides, if we let her out, it will be even harder to control her whereabouts. It's better to keep her in the manor so that I can find out what she does in time."
Seeing that she had a plan in mind, Gu Qianning said nothing more.
She stayed at the Shen family's house for half a day, had lunch with Shen Wantang, and then returned home.
Before leaving, she slipped a letter to Shen Wantang.
The letter was unsigned, and Gu Qianning didn't explain much. She just smiled teasingly at her and then left.
Shen Wantang knew perfectly well who had sent her this letter.
She tucked the letter into her sleeve pocket, and after seeing Gu Qianning off, she returned to her inner room and curiously opened the letter.
She was eager to know what Gu Qianhan would say to her in the letter.
When I opened the letter, I found only two words inside: I miss you.
Shen Wantang looked at the handwriting that was so familiar that it was almost unbearable. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.
She looked at it for a while, then carefully put the letter away and tucked it into her medical book.
One night passed.
The next day, Shen Wantang, dressed neatly, went to the Ning Prince's Mansion with Shen Mingxuan and Qi Shi.
In the past, when Shen Mingxuan went out, her maid was always Shaoyao. But now, she is accompanied by Chu Yanluo and Huayi.
This time, Shen Wantang brought Qin Xin with her, while Du Juan and the others stayed at home.
After entering the Prince Ning's residence, they had only gone halfway when they encountered Xiao Qingyuan, who was about to leave.
Upon seeing Shen Wantang and her group, he frowned immediately: "Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you, I will not marry any daughter of the Shen family!"
When faced with a man from another family, Shen Wantang would certainly not rush to the front. She stood behind Qi Shi, her head slightly lowered, and remained silent.
Madam Qi was also happy for her to stand at the back, so she pushed her daughter forward: "Xuan'er, hurry up and greet the young master."
Shen Mingxuan lowered her eyes and spoke in a soft voice that seemed to melt water: "Mingxuan greets the Prince."
Xiao Qingyuan looked at her coldly: "Pretentious! Get out, get out of our Prince's Mansion! You members of the Shen family are never allowed to set foot in the Ning Prince's Mansion again!"
Shen Mingxuan's face turned pale instantly: "Your Highness, it's not that we shamelessly insisted on coming to the Prince's Mansion, it was the Princess who invited us to be guests."
Lady Qi quickly added, "If the young master is unaware of the situation, why not ask the princess? It's not proper to kick out the princess's guests without authorization."
A fierce glint appeared in Xiao Qingyuan's eyes: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
"No, no, I'm just afraid that the Princess won't see us later and will blame the Prince. How about this, we'll go and say hello to the Princess first, and then we'll leave soon."
"I told you to get out, are you deaf?"
"Qingyuan!"
Princess Ning's voice suddenly rang out: "How dare you be so rude! Is this how I've always taught you? Hurry up and apologize to Madam Shen!"
Xiao Qingyuan sneered, "She doesn't even deserve it!!"
Princess Ning choked: "You!!"
When Lady Qi saw Princess Ning, it was as if she had seen a savior. She hurriedly pulled Shen Mingxuan to Princess Ning and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. The young master was just joking with us. It's nothing, nothing at all!"
As she spoke, she pushed Shen Mingxuan forward again.
Shen Mingxuan maintained a respectful and gentle demeanor: "Mingxuan greets Your Highness, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."
Of course, Shen Wantang could not be impolite. She walked past Xiao Qingyuan and went to Princess Ning to greet her as well.
Princess Ning looked at Shen Mingxuan, then at Shen Wantang, and finally her gaze settled on Shen Wantang.
She still found Shen Wantang more pleasing to the eye, and her manners were much better than Shen Mingxuan's.
Most importantly, she had already sent people to investigate, and Shen Wantang did not, as Qi Shi said, attempt to have his cake and eat it too, clinging to both the Ning Prince's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion at the same time.
Right now, it's the Duke's Mansion that has taken a liking to Shen Wantang, sending people to the Shen family repeatedly with gifts. If she doesn't hurry up and snatch her away, Shen Wantang might be taken away by Madam Gu.
When Xiao Qingyuan saw Princess Ning staring at Shen Wantang, he knew that she was still the same as in her previous life, and that she had taken a liking to Shen Wantang and wanted her to be her daughter-in-law.
He immediately said, "Mother, I've already told you, I don't want anyone else, I only want Nan Shi! The Liu family is now willing to let us propose marriage, so Mother should go to Madam Liu, not this Madam Shen!"
Princess Ning's expression changed: "Get out of here! You have no right to speak here!"
When Liu Nanshi had a good reputation, Madam Liu wouldn't even meet her, giving the Prince Ning's mansion no chance whatsoever. Now that Liu Nanshi's reputation is ruined, she wants her son to marry her.
No way!
Since she has already been defiled by the men of Wan Hua Lou, how can she be worthy of marrying her son!
She feared her son would indulge in sensual pleasures and had emptied his body early on. She had always kept him under control, forbidding him from being promiscuous in matters of men and women. Her son was still a virgin!
After scolding Xiao Qingyuan, Princess Ning turned to Madam Qi and said, "Madam Chen, this way please. I've spoiled my son; he's a bit too straightforward and likes to talk nonsense. Please don't take offense."
Madam Qi quickly replied, "How could I possibly find that strange? The young master is a man of strong character; he speaks directly and frankly, without beating around the bush. That's good, very good!"
Princess Ning didn't really care what Qi thought; she cared more about Shen Wantang.
So she beckoned to Shen Wantang: "Tang'er, come closer. It's only been a few days since we last met, why are you acting so distant with me?"
Shen Wantang approached as instructed, but only smiled at Princess Ning without saying a word.
She didn't understand. Hadn't Princess Ning already stopped liking her? How come she liked her again this time?
Could it be that after all her searching, she still hasn't found a daughter-in-law who suits her taste? So she called her over again for another evaluation?
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