Chapter 282 I am indeed very proud, what's wrong?
After the second day of the New Year, Shen Qingyuan went back to work, and Chunxi also began to prepare for the wedding of Qingyuan Hou and Yao Niang.
On the Lantern Festival, Marquis Qingyuan brought Yao Niang back to his mansion for dinner, and Shen Jinhua also took Shen Qingchi back to her parents' home.
Yao Niang was only in her early thirties. Although she had not lived a life of luxury in recent years, she was pampered by the Marquis of Qingyuan and had never had to do any housework. Her skin was still delicate, and although she was only wearing a plain light blue dress, one could still see her beautiful face when she was young.
During the meal, Qingyuan Hou made no secret of his affection for Yao Niang. He kept picking up food for her and even peeled shrimp for her with his own hands.
Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu were so angry that they were fuming, and Shen Qingchi also had an ugly look on his face.
When Mrs. Mo was alive, Marquis Qingyuan had never shown such an understanding side. They all thought that their father was born heartless and incapable of love. Now that they saw that Marquis Qingyuan was considerate of Yao Niang in everything, they naturally felt indignant for Mrs. Mo.
When the meal was almost over, the Marquis of Qingyuan asked about the preparations for Chunxi's wedding and made many requests. Chunxi was about to reply when Yaoniang spoke softly, "I'm very happy that the Marquis is willing to give me a status. A simple wedding is fine. There's no need to be extravagant."
"How can this be possible?" Qingyuan Hou frowned. "If it weren't for that jealous woman who couldn't tolerate others and kept obstructing me, I would have welcomed you into the mansion long ago. You've been wronged for so many years. This wedding must be a grand one."
Marquis Qingyuan's words were full of affection, and he had no feelings for Mrs. Mo at all.
Shen Qingchi gripped the chopsticks tightly in his hand, his fingertips turning white from exerting so much force.
When her mother was alive, although her father never took a concubine, he lived outside with this vixen most of the time. It was her mother who was ridiculed by others for not being able to keep her husband. What injustice did this vixen suffer?
"This wedding is for outsiders to see, but life is for me. The eldest young master has moved out of the mansion, and Yao Niang doesn't want to trouble the eldest young mistress too much. Besides, the two young masters in the mansion haven't passed the imperial examinations yet, so they will have to make arrangements in the future. The two young masters have bright futures, and the child in Yao Niang's belly can also benefit from their protection, right?"
Yao Niang's words were very appropriate and generous, but they were extremely irritating to Shen Qingchi and the other two.
This person hasn't even married into the family yet, but she's already acting like a stepmother and pretending to consider them. If she really cares about their feelings, she shouldn't be so anxious to marry in!
The three of them didn't appreciate it, lowering their heads and muttering inwardly. Only Chunxi responded, "It's so kind of stepmother to be so considerate of my second and third brothers. No wonder father cherishes you so much. Don't worry, stepmother. Although my husband and I have separated and moved out to live on our own, I will definitely put my heart into planning your wedding with father."
Chunxi spoke in a cheerful tone, and because of Yaoniang's understanding, there was also a hint of intimacy in her tone.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchi couldn't help but look up and glare at Chunxi.
It's not enough for this person to go to the Taifu Mansion to send people to her, and now he is so impatient to take care of this vixen's affairs. It's really too much!
Shen Qingchi's eyes were almost spitting fire. Chunxi raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion: "Sister, why are you staring at me like that? Your second and third brothers all agree that father should remarry. Don't you agree?"
As soon as Chunxi finished speaking, the Marquis of Qingyuan coldly scolded him, "You are such a lowly person! You have brought shame upon the Marquisate. What right do you have to meddle in my affairs?"
As soon as Marquis Qingyuan opened his mouth, Shen Jinhua and Wu also started to criticize her.
No matter what, Yao Niang is pregnant now, and it is a good thing to add a child to the Marquis' Mansion. As a daughter-in-law who married out, Shen Qingchi has to hold back even if she is dissatisfied.
Everyone was talking at once, but Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu did not speak up for Shen Qingchi. In the end, Shen Qingchi could only admit her fault: "My daughter dares not be dissatisfied with my father and stepmother. I beg my father and stepmother to forgive me."
Shen Qingchi admitted his mistake, and Yao Niang helped to smooth things over, and only then did Qingyuan Hou stop being angry.
After dinner, Chunxi prepared to go home. When she was almost at the gate, Shen Qingchi caught up with her, glaring at her with red eyes: "Since the separation of the mansion, sister-in-law has not cared about the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion. Now she is so enthusiastic to help that vixen organize the wedding. Sister-in-law must be very proud of herself."
"Yes, I'm very proud," Chunxi nodded, admitting without hesitation, "Your mother climbed into bed with my husband's mother, pissed her off, and even took the dowry left by his mother and treated him harshly. Now you've gotten your comeuppance, and you can get a taste of what it's like to be oppressed by your stepmother. I'm so proud."
Chunxi's calmness made Shen Qingchi choke.
Not only is the Mo family not related to Chunxi by blood, they have also made things difficult for Chunxi many times and have been very bad to Shen Qingyuan over the years. It is only natural for Chunxi to be proud and laugh at them.
But soon, Shen Qingchi found a new excuse.
"Don't you really like money? That vixen has no family to support her, and she doesn't have any dowry at all. You helped organize the wedding, but you got nothing in return except your money."
"Who says I can't get anything?"
Chunxi asked back, and before Shen Qingchi could answer, she continued, "As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Marquis's mansion, if I help my father and stepmother organize the wedding, everyone will praise your eldest brother and me for being filial. This is a good reputation that money can't buy. Besides, the Marquis's mansion has a new mistress. From now on, all matters, big or small, can be handled by her, and I can also have some free time. Why not do it?"
Then why didn't you help me before?
Shen Qingchi wanted to ask more, but Chunxi spoke up first, "Let's take a step back and say, even if I really can't gain anything, I won't stand up for my sister and second and third brothers to oppose this marriage. My dear mother is still here, and you don't even dare to say a word for her. I can be considered a good deed if I can spend money to make things difficult for you."
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Shen Qingchi had experienced Chunxi's ruthlessness before, but today he was still hurt by Chunxi's sharp words.
She was furious just now and wanted to question Chunxi, but now Chunxi looked at her so embarrassed that she could only leave in disgrace.
After the Lantern Festival, the weather gradually became warmer. Princess Hengyang couldn't sit still, so she sent someone to send Chunxi an invitation to invite her to go for an outing.
It was a sunny day on the outing. Chunxi went to the city gate to meet Princess Hengyang. As soon as the carriage arrived, she saw Xiao Qinghe.
After the divorce, she changed her hairstyle to a girlish bun. After a new year, she gained some weight and her complexion improved visibly. Her eyebrows and eyes became soft and smooth, and there was no trace of sadness on her face.
Seeing Chunxi, Xiao Qinghe smiled: "Little aunt."
Princess Hengyang also lifted the curtain and looked over: "Ah Xi, you are too slow, hurry up and get in the car."
Chunxi shook the dried meat and snacks in her hand and said, "I've been getting hungry lately, so I brought some extra snacks with me. That's why I'm a little late. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Princess Hengyang wasn't really angry. She took the jerky and tasted it, and her eyes immediately lit up: "This jerky is delicious. Ah Xi, go back and make me some more."
"yes."
The carriage had not gone far out of the city when another carriage came to pick it up.
Looking at the familiar process, Chunxi couldn't help but look at Princess Hengyang again.
Does the prince consort know that the princess is going to Wuyou Pavilion again today under the pretext of outing?
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