Aunt Qiu's eyes widened in surprise, and she gritted her teeth and lowered her voice: "Thank you for reminding me, Second Young Madam."
Shen Tangning smiled and said, "You are a smart person. Even if I don't remind you, you can understand the mystery."
Aunt Qiu watched them leave, her emotions fluctuating.
It was her carelessness that made her forget the taste of power. The Lady of the Marquis was no pushover. She had been humiliated by her and would definitely get her revenge with interest!
But how could a mere concubine possibly contend with the Lady of the Marquis?
Aunt Qiu nearly bit her lower lip until a sudden inspiration struck her.
Perhaps she could seek refuge with the second young mistress?
Given the previous arranged marriage and the long-standing discord between the first and second wives, she refused to believe that Shen Tangning would have no thoughts about it.
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After leaving the Marquis's residence, Shen Tangning planned to visit her parents' home.
Since Aunt Fang became pregnant, she hadn't seen the other party yet, and it was time for her to meet him.
Chi Yan returned to the Shen family with her.
The happiest people to see her were Madam Shen and Shen Ci.
"Sister!" Shen Ci rushed forward excitedly to help her down from the carriage, but Chi Yan beat her to it.
His hand was still raised in mid-air as he stared at him in disbelief.
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow at him: "Brother-in-law, move aside, don't block the way!"
Shen Ci: "..."
His lips moved, but when Shen Tangning looked over, he swallowed back the words of his curse.
She looked pleased: "Aci seems much more composed now."
Shen Ci immediately became happy and pretended to be calm, saying, "I've already said it, I'm all grown up now."
Chi Yan deliberately teased him: "It's not just that you're growing taller, is it?"
"You!" Shen Ci gritted his teeth and squeezed out, "I'm in a good mood today, so I won't argue with you!"
"Mother." Seeing Madam Shen standing at the door to greet her from afar, Shen Tangning's eyes softened and she stepped forward.
Chi Yan followed closely behind: "This son-in-law greets Mother-in-law."
"Don't be so polite," Madam Shen said with a smile, taking her daughter's hand. "I knew you would be back today, so I had someone prepare your favorite dishes early this morning."
Shen Tangning paused, then asked, "Where is Father?"
Madam Shen's smile faded: "They're waiting in the main hall."
As Shen Tangning entered the main hall, she saw her father talking with Aunt Fang. She didn't know what they were saying, but a smile appeared on his serious face.
When he caught sight of her, his smile froze for a moment, then became somewhat insincere: "Tang Ning is back?"
Aunt Fang also stood up with a smile: "The eldest young lady and her husband have arrived."
Shen Tangning glanced at her and lowered her eyes: "Daughter greets Father."
She nodded to Aunt Fang and smiled slightly: "What are you and Father talking about, Aunt? Look how happy you've made Father so happy."
Aunt Fang paused, her hand casually resting on her lower abdomen, and said with a smile, "What could it be? I'm discussing with Master what name to give the baby in my belly!"
Madam Shen paused as she stepped through the door.
Shen Tangning seemed very interested and looked up at the two of them: "What, do Father and Aunt already know whether it's a boy or a girl in your belly?"
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