After the news of Shen Changji broke, the Meng family was even more eager to immediately arrange a marriage with the Duke's Mansion.
If Meng Ying could marry Shen Changji, then the Meng family would also benefit.
In order to make the Shen family remember them, Madam Meng Jiang quickly prepared a new dress for Meng Ying and asked her to take the tonics to see Old Madam Shen.
Although Shen Changji had a detached personality, he respected Old Lady Shen very much.
If she could win over Old Madam Shen, then she would be practically halfway to marry into the Duke's mansion.
Moreover, Old Mrs. Shen was quite satisfied with Meng Ying.
Meng Jiangshi was quite happy about this.
Before leaving, he specifically instructed Meng Ying to have a good talk with Old Master Shen when she arrived at the Duke's Mansion.
Meng Ying responded with a few words and then got into the carriage.
But once she got into the carriage, her expression lost its previous joy.
Meng Ying glanced at the things beside her, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
"These things don't need to be taken into the Shen residence later."
"Why, Miss?" Xia'er asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Because it doesn't make much difference whether I send it or not. I'll just leave it here. I know what to do with it," Meng Ying said calmly.
She had seen those tonics. In order to win over Old Madam Shen, her mother had given her things that were more suitable for women, almost all of which were mild and beneficial to health.
The Duke's mansion is not lacking in such things, and besides... Shen Changji's love interest is Su Miao.
It wouldn't make sense for her to give too much.
It would be better to... keep it for personal use.
But undeniably, among so many people, Shen Changji was indeed the most suitable man to marry.
For no other reason than that he had someone he loved in his heart.
But as for other things... not yet.
Based on this, she considered marrying him.
Firstly, it would solve the troublesome matter of finding a husband for her at home. Secondly, since Shen Changji has someone she likes, he won't interfere with her too much, which is good.
As long as Shen Changji is willing to agree to this marriage, she can agree to marry him without hesitation.
There's almost no need to think about it.
She even hoped that Su Miao could hold onto Shen Changji's heart longer, and ideally make him love her for the rest of his life.
Xia'er glanced at it and asked again, "Are we still going to the Duke's Mansion?"
"Go ahead."
I just didn't bring anything.
However, on the surface, it is still necessary to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the two families.
The carriage arrived at the Duke's mansion in about half an hour.
Grandma Shen was very happy to hear of Meng Ying's arrival and chatted with her for a while.
Seeing this, the second wife thought that the Duke's mansion would probably have another happy event soon.
She couldn't help but ask, "Ying'er, do you like Ziji?"
Meng Ying replied without hesitation, "Of course I like it. If I could marry General Shen, I would be willing to be his concubine!"
The second wife's eyes lit up when she heard this.
"You silly child!"
Meng Ying chuckled softly, a shy look on her face.
She was telling the truth; she would be willing to be a concubine as long as she could marry Shen Changji.
Meng Ying stayed at the Duke's mansion for an hour, and just as she was about to leave, Shen Changji returned.
Grandma Shen asked her to sit a while longer, but she didn't want to anymore.
After getting into the carriage, Meng Ying thought that Fang Ning, who had been serving her, didn't have any clothes, so she went to a fabric shop.
Meng Ying selected several bolts of cloth to be wrapped up, showing great generosity.
But when she entered the cabinet, it was the light pink mandarin duck-patterned dress that caught her eye.
Meng Ying reached out and gently touched it, a passionate scene flashing through her mind.
A dark glint flashed in her eyes, then she said, "Wrap this up too."
Xia'er didn't think too much about it and took it along with Meng Ying, assuming that Meng Ying liked it.
The tonics that were not sent out were given to Fang Ning, who managed her private residence, to handle.
"Also, have her make me another sachet," Meng Ying instructed.
Xia'er couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Didn't Sister Fangning already make one for Miss a couple of days ago? Why does Miss want another one...?
Meng Ying put the prepared needles and thread into the tonic and had someone send it over together.
After all, Fangning only made four for her, which wasn't nearly enough...
...
When Shen Changji returned to the Duke's mansion, he went directly to Master Shen's room to see him.
When Old Master Shen saw Shen Changji, he was so angry that he smashed a teacup.
"You brat! Are you trying to get rid of your father too?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji calmly sat down opposite Old Master Shen.
"Father, please don't be angry. The imperial physician has already given instructions."
"you!"
"Father, don't be alarmed. I was just doing my job impartially."
His eyes were languid and indifferent, and his tone was flat and indifferent.
Even though he hadn't shown anything yet, he possessed an imposing and dignified aura that instilled fear and trepidation in others.
The butler beside Old Master Shen dared not utter a sound.
Looking at his good son, Old Master Shen clearly realized that he was no longer a match for him.
What a fine example of upholding justice!
Without uttering a word or mentioning it to him, they directly brought down the King of Qin!
Now they're even investigating him!
"You're being completely unreasonable for a woman of such low status!" Old Master Shen gripped his cane tightly.
"The King of Qin is too impetuous and is not suitable to be a ruler. His son is only thinking about the common people, not to mention his improper behavior."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Shen immediately let out a cold snort.
"Then the King of Qi would be suitable?"
"Things are fine for now, but the future is uncertain."
His long, silent voice was as indifferent as still water.
"So you really want to roast this old man on a fire?!"
"Of course I can't bear it. If Father doesn't interfere with my marriage to Miao'er, then given my relationship with the Prince of Qi, this matter can be easily resolved."
He leaned back in silence, his posture languid, and his eyes and brows seemed to deepen.
"I never said she was forbidden from marrying into the Duke's mansion!"
"My son said he wants to marry her as his legal wife."
His deep, silent gaze deepened even further.
Old Master Shen's pupils widened in surprise.
Marrying a wife requires matching social status. Even Shen Xing's wife came from a prominent family, let alone Shen Changji!
After going around in circles, it turns out this kid was waiting for him here!
He really raised a good son!
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