Xueqing's voice brought Shen Tangning back to her senses: "Miss, the Second Miss has arrived."
Shen Xiwei?
Her expression softened; she was indeed an uninvited guest.
"Big sister, I came uninvited, you won't be angry, will you?" Shen Xiwei stepped into the room. She was nearly four months pregnant, and her belly was slightly protruding.
Shen Tangning glanced at her and gestured for Xueqing to take a seat: "Second sister, you're quite pregnant now, you should be taking good care of yourself. What are you doing in my courtyard?"
If she gets hurt, will she be held responsible?
As soon as Shen Xiwei sat down, she immediately looked aggrieved upon hearing this: "Elder sister, we are sisters, how come we've become estranged after marrying into this family together?"
Xue Qing looked indignant.
How dare she say that?
Shen Tangning chuckled lightly and spoke slowly and deliberately: "Second sister, are you so forgetful that you've stolen my marriage? Do you expect me to continue our sisterly bond?"
Shen Xiwei was almost embarrassed by her bluntness. However, she was thick-skinned and adopted a humble posture, biting her lip: "I know that you still have resentment in your heart, but Father said that we are sisters and should be of one mind with each other."
Shen Tangning's eyes turned cold, and the corners of her lips curled up: "You've seen your father?"
“No, Father has been very busy with official duties lately, and I heard he’s not feeling well. It was my aunt who sent someone to deliver the letter to me.” Shen Xi frowned slightly, her tone somewhat reproachful. “Eldest sister, as the legitimate eldest daughter, how come you don’t even care about Father’s condition?”
Shen Tangning sneered inwardly. Shen Chang, the Minister of Revenue, was also involved in that corruption and bribery case. Although he was not directly involved, he still had to bear some responsibility.
When it comes to one's career, it's inevitable to get sick from worry.
Aunt Fang's letter to Shen Xiwei was likely at his behest. Chi Jingyu was a rising star in the court, and if he was willing to say a few words on Chi Jingyu's behalf, it would save him a lot of trouble.
As for Chi Yan, what help can a playboy like him provide?
Therefore, she, as the legitimate daughter, naturally became a mere figurehead.
Her mother didn't tell her about this, probably because she didn't want her to worry, and perhaps she was even involved in it.
The Xie family still holds considerable influence in the court. The fact that Shen Chang didn't ask his mother for help but instead swallowed his pride and asked his son-in-law shows that the two of them are already estranged.
"Father clearly favors my second sister more. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known at all." Shen Tangning sneered, her tone turning cold. "If my second sister is here to show off, then she may leave!"
Seeing that she was angry, Shen Xiwei couldn't help but feel a little smug. Compared to the legitimate daughter, her father preferred her, the illegitimate daughter. Shen Tangning was probably furious right now!
However, she didn't dare to offend her too much, so she smiled apologetically and said, "Look at what you're saying, sister. You are Father's only legitimate daughter. How could he not love you? I came here today because I saw that my brother-in-law went to take the imperial examination and I was afraid that you would be troubled and restless by it."
Shen Tangning said coolly, "It's a good thing that my husband is ambitious, how come it's a bad thing in your mouth?"
Shen Xi's smile froze for a moment, thinking to herself, "That good-for-nothing Chi Yan, how could he possibly pass the exam?"
She felt a subtle pity for Shen Tangning, who was also pitiful, seeing that she had reached a dead end and could only hope that this piece of rotten wood could become a pillar!
"My sister has misunderstood me again, hasn't she? If my brother-in-law really passes the imperial examination, that would be a wonderful thing!"
Shen Tangning knew what she was thinking without even having to guess, and lost her patience: "You've come today, I suppose there's something else on your mind?"
She had long since figured out Shen Xiwei's habit of only showing up when she needed something.
Shen Xiwei's eyes flickered slightly, and she bit her lip: "I would like to ask you, elder sister, how can I make my mother-in-law completely obedient?"
Shen Tangning: ?
She suspected that Shen Xiwei had been kicked in the head by a donkey.
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