"Why did you suddenly ask this, Madam?"
He glanced at her face, hesitated for a long time, and finally blurted out, "You wouldn't happen to have taken a liking to one of them, would you?"
Shen Tangning: "..."
Her gaze suddenly became somewhat complicated. Perhaps it was because she had been dealing with intelligent people for so long that it was rare to see someone so uniquely stupid.
Her husband asked her very seriously if she had taken a liking to his friend.
Shen Tangning was probably led astray by him, and actually followed his lead, asking, "What if that's the case?"
Chi Yan's expression changed, and he looked heartbroken. He flicked his sleeve and said, "Your taste is terrible! With a gem like me right in front of you, how could you possibly fall for those two?"
Shen Tangning rarely choked up.
Pearl?
Him?
"I'm not trying to discourage you, but you should just give up on that idea! Ji Wuyai has a fiancée, and Tang Xu? He's just a blockhead!"
Chi Yan looked at him reproachfully and earnestly advised, "Besides, am I not better looking than them?"
It wasn't that he was jealous; he genuinely felt that Shen Tangning had poor taste.
Shen Tangning was both amused and exasperated. She nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, my husband, I also think you're more handsome."
Chi Yan, who had been talking non-stop, turned red instantly upon hearing this and stared at her, speechless.
He finally quieted down, awkwardly sat back down, and was completely baffled.
Isn't it said that women are traditionally reserved?
Why doesn't it work with Shen Tangning?
This is outrageous! Was he just being flirted with by her?
Having grown accustomed to his shamelessness, Shen Tangning was surprised to see him shy for the first time.
Since there is no evidence yet, Shen Tangning did not remind Chi Yan of anything; otherwise, she would not be able to explain how she knew that the jade had been reserved by the Third Prince.
...
Since that day, Chi Yan has become much more obedient, staying at home to read books. When he occasionally slacks off, Shen Tangning turns a blind eye.
Seeing this, Madam Chi was very pleased and held Shen Tangning's hand more than once, saying, "Tangning, this family is so lucky to have you. Otherwise, who knows what would have become of us!"
She didn't have any problem with Shen Xiwei at first, after all, she was just grateful that a girl was willing to marry her son!
But without comparison, there is no difference. Shen Tangning is much more sensible than Shen Xiwei!
In just the last few days, another incident has occurred at the eldest son's side.
The incident began when Shen Xiwei suddenly fainted while serving her mother-in-law in the main courtyard.
The doctor came to see me and said it was due to overwork.
Upon learning of this, Chi Jingyu immediately had a big argument with the Lady of the Marquis. The usually respectful and filial heir was willing to defy his mother for the sake of Shen Xiwei, which even alarmed the old lady.
For several days in a row, the atmosphere in the East Courtyard was extremely tense.
When Shen Tangning learned of this, she was not at all surprised.
Shen Xiwei was not the type to be subservient; she could endure it for a while, but she would never endure it indefinitely.
Lady Hou thought she was of lowly status and easy to manipulate, but she didn't know that a dog that bites doesn't bark.
Shen Tangning watched the show with great interest, and slowly curled her lips: "My second sister is quite ambitious. Once she tasted the sweetness, she will only climb up the ladder at all costs. It's time to lay some bait."
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