Madam Xie glanced at her daughter and thought to herself:
When did my daughter become so thrifty?
However, she didn't reject her idea: "Okay, let's do as Miss says."
The two concubines didn't say anything discouraging, but instead pulled Madam Xie aside and expressed their reluctance to part, which wasn't just polite talk.
To be honest, Madam Xie was indeed a good mistress. She didn't impose rules on them all the time, and she was generous and easygoing. They even had the urge to go with her, but that was obviously not going to happen.
The two had completely forgotten what Shen Chang had told them. Only after leaving the courtyard and facing Shen Chang's questioning did they say, with a wronged expression:
"Madam took all her own belongings; how could I dare to stop her?"
Shen Chang felt a lump in his throat, and his face turned a deep purplish-red.
Are all of these her dowry?
Once she's moved out, won't the Shen family be left with just an empty shell?
*
Just as her mother's situation calmed down, Shen Tangning heard news from the Marquis's residence:
Lady Hou took a liking to two families: one was Meng Lingxi, the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary, and the other was Chen Miaoyi, the third daughter of the Imperial Censor.
Overall, both families were of good standing, and strictly speaking, the Marquis's family had climbed the social ladder.
But Chi Kyung-ok has reached this position at such a young age, so his career will certainly not stop here. If he were to marry someone, he would be a good choice.
A fleeting hint of sarcasm crossed Shen Tangning's face: "She certainly knows how to play her cards right."
Both the Grand Secretary and the Censor wield immense power in the court, and forming a marriage alliance with either of them would be a sure-fire way to make money.
If Chi Jingyu becomes their son-in-law, would he still be afraid of a difficult career path?
Xue Qing's eyes darted around: "I heard that the Second Miss has already taken some action. Miss, let's just watch the show!"
Shen Tangning's lips curled slightly: "I still need to add fuel to the fire for her."
She had Xueqing prepare paper and pen, and wrote a letter to give to Wen Yao.
——
A few days later, Wen Yao organized a tea party, and Meng Lingxi and Chen Miaoyi were among the invitees.
Shen Tangning sat to the side, observing the two young ladies. Meng Lingxi was innocent and adorable, clearly a pampered young lady who had been raised without knowing the ways of the world.
Chen Miaoyi is gentle, quiet, dignified, and composed, much like Imperial Censor Chen.
Shen Tangning secretly pondered that if she were the Marquis's wife, she would definitely like someone like Chen Miaoyi, who was steady and capable of managing the Marquis's mansion and would be a good head mistress.
However, the censor was upright and incorruptible, and his temper was as foul and hard as a rock in a latrine. Even if they were to get married, he might not be able to help Chi Jingyu much.
Her gaze fell on Meng Lingxi. Miss Meng was different; she was innocent and naive, and such a person was the easiest to control.
The Grand Secretary is getting old and will retire in a few years, so he certainly doesn't mind spending time cultivating his grandson-in-law.
Sure enough, a voice drifted over:
"Lingxi, I heard your family has been looking for a husband for you recently?"
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