Shen Xiwei had changed so much. After the miscarriage, she had become much thinner, and even layers of makeup could not hide her haggard appearance.
It had only been a year since the two sisters got married.
Madam Shen couldn't help but wonder if A-Ning, who married into the Marquis's mansion, would be the same.
Thinking about it this way, she felt a tightness in her chest and secretly rejoiced that Ah Ning had married Chi Yan.
Listening to her mother's words, Shen Tangning strangely felt little emotional turmoil. The Marquis's mansion was a place that devoured people without spitting out their bones, and it took her half a lifetime to understand this truth.
Shen Xiwei was blinded by the apparent wealth and plunged headlong into the fire pit, unaware of how much effort it took to build such wealth.
"What does Mother intend to do with Concubine Fang?"
As expected of mother and daughter, Shen Tangning had already guessed that Madam Shen's original intention in sending Aunt Fang away was not simple.
Madam Shen looked up at her, not particularly surprised: "With her under my nose, we not only get tired of each other, but it also makes some things inconvenient. Things will be very different once we leave Yanjing."
Shen Tangning's eyes flickered slightly: "Mother means..."
"I've arranged for people at the estate to take good care of Madam Fang and ensure she doesn't suffer the slightest grievance." Madam Shen stared down at her fingertips, her expression unreadable.
Shen Chang was worried that she would cause trouble for Fang Shi, so he specially selected a number of trustworthy people to accompany Fang Shi to the villa.
Let him see for himself that the Fang family can thrive even without him.
She suddenly looked up at her daughter, her tone carrying a hint of discussion: "After you got married, this mansion has been very quiet, and no one talks to me. Aning, do you think it would be good to add a few more people to the back courtyard?"
Shen Tangning instantly understood, feeling a pang of heartache: "Mother..."
Madam Shen interrupted her nonchalantly: "There's no need to put on such an act. I've seen through things over the years. It's good to have a couple more sisters to talk to."
Shen Tangning remained silent for a moment, then lowered her eyes and said, "Then let's do as Mother wishes."
No one can be so magnanimous as to allow their husband to take in a new wife without any resentment. If one's heart hadn't turned cold, why would it come to this?
...
Inside the Lotus Courtyard, a gloomy and desolate atmosphere prevailed.
Fang sat numbly on the stool, while Granny Kang wiped away her tears and packed her clothes.
When Shen Xiwei entered the room, her eyes lit up, but then dimmed again when she caught a glimpse of her expression.
Shen Xiwei pursed her lips and threw herself into her arms, tears streaming down her face: "Auntie, how could Father be so cruel!"
Aunt Fang gave a bitter laugh, overwhelmed with sorrow: "In your father's eyes, nothing is more important than his career."
The mother and daughter hugged and cried for a while. Fang Shi rallied her spirits and wiped away Shen Xiwei's tears. Her eyes were dark and brooding: "Don't cry. Tears only work occasionally when dealing with men. They become useless after a while."
Her voice trailed off, "Besides, I might still be able to find a way out of this desperate situation."
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