Chapter 196 Slut
The second wife was afraid that something might happen to Zhao Jue, so she hurried to the front hall with her maid.
When entering the door, he met Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi.
Shen Qingtan was in a low mood. She went to see Shen Shaobai, but Shen Shaobai was unwilling to see her.
She saw the Second Madam and stopped with Zhao Yi, calling out, "Second Aunt."
The second wife uttered a "hmm" sound through her nose and walked into the front hall with a cold face.
The Marquis' Mansion collapsed, Shen Mingzhu had no backing, and Shen Qingtan had even less backing.
The second wife felt a little relieved.
Her son can divorce his wife and remarry in the future.
Shen Qingtan made great contributions in Guanzhou, and the emperor specially rewarded her for this.
If Zhao Yi divorced his wife, he would probably be criticized.
When the second wife stepped into the front hall, she saw that all the masters of the mansion had arrived. They looked normal and did not look solemn as if a disaster was about to happen.
Even the incense table for welcoming the emperor was set up.
She realized something was wrong. This posture... could it be an order to punish someone?
The second wife was thinking in her heart that Emperor Jing'an did not pursue Zhao Jue's guilt, probably because of Empress Yuanrong's favor.
Realizing this, she relaxed.
A fragrant breeze blew past.
The second lady looked back and saw the fourth lady looking fawning on Shen Qingtan and saying some flattering words.
"My second niece-in-law, I heard the imperial edict from the palace is for another reward for you." The Fourth Lady joked, "You receive rewards from the palace like a monthly allowance. You've only been married for a few months, and you've already received several rewards."
Shen Qingtan was stunned, somewhat confused.
She didn't do anything, why did the emperor reward her?
The second lady sneered. Marquis Cheng'en was convicted, and Shen Qingtan was not implicated. It was already a blessing, but she still dreamed of receiving another reward.
Oh, she almost laughed her teeth off.
The second wife looked around the front hall and saw Zhao Jue standing in the corner.
His eyes were always fixed on Shen Qingtan, revealing his determination to win.
The second wife gritted her teeth. This bitch had a seductive look and had made her son infatuated with her.
He was also very disappointed with Zhao Jue and could not forget a piece of worn-out shoe.
The second wife glanced at Shen Mingzhu, who was timid in the corner, and gave her a fierce look.
Useless stupid thing, can't even hold your master's heart.
When Shen Mingzhu heard the news from the Marquis' Mansion, she burst into tears. Her eyes were red and swollen, making her face look even paler.
She shrank behind Zhao Jue, not daring to stand out in front of the Second Madam.
The Marquis's Mansion collapsed, and her backer collapsed.
From now on, like Shen Qingtan, she will have no support from her mother's family.
But Shen Qingtan is lucky, Zhao Yi will not despise her for not having a mother's family.
"Jue'er, did you go visit the prince today?" The Second Madam came to Zhao Jue and pulled his arm, forcing him to stop staring at Shen Qingtan. She then asked about the gift: "Is it done?"
Zhao Jue thought of what happened in the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion, pursed his lips tightly, and looked at Shen Qingtan with a dark look in his eyes.
The attitude of the King of Zhenbei towards him depends on Shen Qingtan.
If he could get Shen Qingtan, he would have the support of the King of Zhenbei.
Zhao Jue said ambiguously, "It will be done soon."
Upon hearing this, the second wife was delighted and immediately smiled brightly.
There is always a way out.
They originally thought that the Marquis' Mansion had collapsed, and it would be even more difficult for their second branch to make a name for themselves from then on.
Unexpectedly, things turned out to be bright and they met the King of Zhenbei again.
The Second Madam saw Zhao Yi, Shen Qingtan, the Fourth Madam and others coming over and deliberately showed off: "Jue'er, you have experienced many twists and turns recently. Now that you have been appreciated by the King of Zhenbei, you should be humble and seize this opportunity."
Shen Mingzhu was stunned when she heard this, and was a little surprised that Zhao Jue had tried to curry favor with the King of Zhenbei.
No matter how ignorant she was, she knew about the King of Zhenbei.
Especially when the news of Prince Zhenbei's return to the capital spread, the maidservants around her told a lot of stories about him.
He controlled a large number of troops and was considered a local emperor in Liangzhou.
When Zhao Jue becomes successful in the future, he will definitely kick her out of the way, right?
Shen Mingzhu touched her belly and became more determined to "give birth" to a child.
When Shen Qingtan heard what the second lady said, he stopped and turned to look at the mother and son.
The Duke and the old lady beside them also looked over here with unhappy expressions.
The second wife has always known that the Duke and the old lady favor the first wife, and in order to protect the interests of the first wife, they even suppress the second wife.
Their second branch can still make a name for themselves without the support of the Duke's Mansion.
She felt very happy and said loudly: "Jue'er, the King of Zhenbei is your benefactor, you..."
The veins on Zhao Jue's forehead jumped, and he growled, "Shut up."
The looks from the Duke, the Old Lady, Zhao Yi, and Shen Qingtan were like fine thorns piercing his face, making his skin burn and feel extremely embarrassed.
These people all knew the relationship between Shen Qingtan and King Zhenbei, and his mother boasted in front of everyone that he was appreciated by King Zhenbei.
In their eyes, he is just a clown, right?
The King of Zhenbei wanted to peel off his skin and make him unable to turn over again.
How could I appreciate him?
The second wife was stunned and didn't understand why her son was angry.
Could it be that she showed off before it was completely done, which would ruin his relationship with the King of Zhenbei?
Thinking of this, the second wife dared not say another word, for fear that Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi would disrupt the situation.
"The imperial edict has arrived—"
The person who came this time was not Eunuch Cao, but another eunuch.
He held up the imperial edict and sang loudly, "Shen Qingtan receives the edict."
The Duke led everyone to welcome the imperial edict.
The second wife looked surprised. She didn’t expect that it was really an imperial edict for Shen Qingtan!
Shen Mingzhu was also surprised. No matter how much the emperor favored Zhao Yi, he shouldn't have rewarded Shen Qingtan, right?
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law knelt on the ground, glanced at the imperial edict with hidden eyes, and then looked at Shen Qingtan who was kneeling on the side, praying that Shen Qingtan would be in trouble.
The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and read: "By the Mandate of Heaven and the Successor of Heaven, this decree states: Rewarding virtue and rewarding meritorious service is a common practice throughout history. The Prince of Zhenbei is a loyal and upright guard, demonstrating virtue and grace, and upholding chastity and loyalty. I have heard that his eldest daughter has grown up, and I hereby confer the title of Princess Jiahe... I decree this."
Shen Qingtan received the imperial decree and thanked the emperor for his grace.
This imperial edict was like a bolt from the blue to the second house.
The Second Lady's mind was blank and buzzing.
She understood every word the eunuch read out, but she could not understand the meaning of the imperial edict as a whole.
The Prince of Zhenbei guarded the northern border, quelled the rebellion in the north, and rewarded his eldest daughter with the title of princess... But what does this have to do with Shen Qingtan?
Shen Mingzhu was even more stunned and her mind was in a mess.
Isn’t Shen Qingtan the daughter of a merchant?
When did she become the daughter of King Zhenbei?
She thought that Shen Qingtan was abandoned by the Marquis' Mansion, and even if he recognized his biological parents, he was just a lowly merchant and could not cause much trouble.
Now Shen Qingtan has recognized her biological parents and has become the daughter of the King of Zhenbei, who holds a large army. She has also been canonized as a princess and not only receives rewards but also fiefdoms.
Her heart was eaten away by jealousy, and her hands were clenched into fists.
Why, when the Marquis' Mansion was prosperous, Shen Qingtan enjoyed the good life for her?
Now that the Marquis's Mansion has declined, she has become the daughter of a criminal, while Shen Qingtan has suddenly become the daughter of a prince?
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