Shen Zhaoying hurriedly nodded in agreement, spoke some words with her father, and then went out to do some work again.

Marquis Shen watched his son leave and couldn't help but fall into deep thought: Is the emperor doing this to restrict the queen family? Or is he deliberately suppressing his son to vent his anger on his daughter? I hope it is the latter, so as long as Ying'er behaves, If the emperor can't find anything to do with it, as time goes by, this matter may be over.

As for the backyard of the Shen Mansion, Mrs. Shen understood that Mrs. Shen and her daughter had been tired from traveling all the way. After everyone talked for a while, they urged her and the two of them to go and say hello to Mrs. Shen, and then go back to have a rest. It would not be too late to reunite together at night. .

Mrs. Shen then resigned with her daughter and came to Chunhui Garden to ask to see Mrs. Shen.

This granddaughter-in-law is naturally not as good as her grandson. Although Mrs. Shen looked extremely happy on the face, she didn't feel much excitement in her heart. Instead, she looked at Sister Zhen carefully, really admired her, and rewarded her with gifts, but she didn't want to No more thinking, I just ordered them to go back and rest.

Fortunately, Cheng Xiumei had someone clean out the courtyard early in the morning. Sister-in-law Shen and her daughter returned to the courtyard and saw that everything was tidied up properly. They felt satisfied. At this time, Shen Zhaoying's two concubines who were staying in the capital also came with them. The son came to pay his respects to his mistress.

Sister-in-law Shen secretly felt disappointed and said, "I just returned home today. I'm really tired. Let's come back to say hello after a few days of rest."

The two concubines also knew that Sister-in-law Shen did not want to see them, but they had to go this way just to follow the rules. Now they had established rules in front of the mistress, so they hurriedly smiled at the maid who passed the message: "Young lady, you have worked hard all the way. Please take good care of me. My maids and concubines will leave first."

Sister-in-law Shen took a look through the window and saw that although they were no longer young, they still retained some of their former beauty. She couldn't help but feel unhappy, and even some fatigue on her body had disappeared at this time.

Seeing this, Sister Zhen poured tea and handed it to her mother, smiling and saying: "My mother is too kind to them. My mistress is here. They don't rush to serve me, so they live more leisurely than the master."

Sister-in-law Shen took a sip of tea and said softly: "You are getting more and more unruly. You are still a girl. You should say less of these words to avoid making people laugh."

Sister Zhen couldn't help but raise her lips when she heard this. Sister-in-law Shen quickly put down the tea bowl, pulled her daughter over, and coaxed with a smile: "My Pearl, you are still young. How can you experience the pain of your mother if you are not married? I would rather live in the north all my life. Out of sight and out of mind. But don't worry, your mother will find you a good son-in-law in the future. Now your father is about to be granted the title of Duke, and he can be called a powerful figure in the capital. , if he dares to take a concubine, I will ask your father to break his legs."

Sister Zhen's face turned red when she heard this, and she said straightly: "Mother makes fun of her daughter. She will never marry, but will stay with you and her father. I will honor you forever."

Sister-in-law Shen said with a smile: "If you don't stay in college, you will become enemies if you stay and stay. As long as your mother is here, you will not be allowed to follow her old path."

Sister Zhen said: "Actually, it shouldn't be that difficult to live a monogamous life. At least we have our grandmother, second aunt, and sister around us, and they can do it."

Sister-in-law Shen hummed: "Your grandmother is the elder after all, and your mother doesn't dare to comment casually, but your second aunt and your sister, do you think their husbands are promising? One or two of them rely on Zu Yin. To be a minor official, what's the use of marrying such an incompetent person? Being young and fashionable can depend on the family. When the elders leave in the future, who will look at them? It's just your second aunt. She is a high-ranking person. It's just you. It's a pity for my sister to marry so lowly. I don't know what your grandmother thought. That's all, it's a done deal. I don't think your sister has great ambitions, but she lives happily every day. I will never let your marriage go unchecked. Your grandmother is at the mercy of you, and you must choose one of the best to match you."

Sister Zhen was shy and silent when she heard this, and then said for a while: "It's not that everyone can marry young. At least the third aunt is the queen. I heard that the emperor has not accepted a concubine yet." At this point, Sister Zhen said again.

Thinking of what everyone said in the past, he asked curiously: "Everyone says I look like my third aunt, is it really that similar?"

Sister-in-law Shen snorted coldly and curled her lips and said: "Don't listen to those people's nonsense. In the eyes of mother, you are nothing alike. Your third aunt has been a scheming person since she was a child. When she was as young as you, she was not as good as you are now.

He's so lively and innocent, he knows how to act like a spoiled brat

For fun, she looks mature every day, always thinking about scheming people. At a young age, she was fascinated by wealth and shamelessly tried to seduce the wise king. Fortunately, only us know about this, otherwise the reputation of the Shen family would be ruined.

They have all been ruined by her."

Hearing this, Sister Zhen couldn't help covering her mouth and widening her eyes: "How could Third Aunt be such a person? I have heard many people mention that she went on an expedition with the current emperor, and she even got a prize for her superb whipping skills.

It’s the praise of the Supreme Emperor.”

Sister-in-law Shen said with a smile: "Don't just listen to what others say, you should also see things for yourself. She is now the queen, and people come up to praise her. She has been showing off since she was a child, and she is also good at tricks. Your grandparents don't know her.

How partial to her, otherwise the position of queen would also be in vain

Before she could do it, she had to rely on her eloquent words to win their favor. Only then did she try her best to help today, and only then would she be where she is today. Speaking of which, I feel that although you look a bit similar,

She, but in terms of temperament, Sister Yu is more like her."

Sister Zhen smiled and said: "Mother is saying that she tried her best to show off in front of her grandmother today, so that she took away her daughter's glory? That's all, she is younger than me after all, and she grew up in front of her grandmother, so naturally she is afraid that I will take away her glory.

Her beloved daughter only needs her father and mother to love her, and no one else is in her heart."

Sister-in-law Shen repeatedly praised: "After all, it is my daughter who is sensible and generous." Then she sighed: "It's a pity that you are unlucky. The reason why Sister Yu is so arrogant is probably because your third aunt loves her. She

You are also similar in age to the current prince, and you have grown up in the same place. Maybe your third aunt

My mother and my second aunt have the intention of marrying their children, so if you marry a capable person in the future, you will inevitably have to succumb to her. Alas, I made an agreement with your eldest aunt back then to be the in-laws of your children.

, it’s a pity that your father changed his mind temporarily, otherwise the position of queen in the future will definitely be yours.”

Sister Zhen said with a smile: "Now that things are like this, mother shouldn't regret it anymore. My daughter really doesn't like cousin Gui. I heard that he can't live without the medicine jar every day. My daughter likes to smell the fragrance of flowers, but not the fragrance of medicine."

"

Seeing that her daughter was so considerate, Sister-in-law Shen felt even more sorry for her. However, she thought that even if Sister Yu married the prince, she would have to face many concubines in the future. It seemed that her daughter was more blessed.

That night the Shen family reunited, had a feast, and drank in the middle of the night. The next day, before everyone woke up from the drunkenness, an envoy sent by the emperor came to announce the decree.

After everyone in the Shen family got the news, they immediately got into a hurry, washed themselves up in a hurry, and ordered someone to set up an incense table. Then Shen Hou led a family of men, women, old and children to kneel on the ground in front of the incense table.

The content of the imperial edict is very long. To sum up, it means that Shen Zhaoying was first greatly praised for his achievements, and then according to his merits, Shen Zhaoying was granted the title of Duke of Wei, and Sister-in-law Shen was granted the title of Lady of Duke of Wei.

Everyone was busy shouting thanks to the Lord for his kindness. At this time, the messenger brought out another imperial edict, asking Shen Hou and his son to accept the edict: the title of Marquis Yongning was hereditary, and Shen Zhaoning succeeded his brother because his brother had already been granted the title of Duke. He was named the Crown Prince of Yongninghou, and Cheng Xiumei was named the Crown Prince's wife.

After Shen Hou accepted the decree, the stone hanging in his heart finally fell: it seems that the emperor just wanted to vent his anger on Shen Qiujun. In this way, as long as he keeps a close eye on his eldest son, the Shen family will be safe.

Cheng Xiumei knew on that day that her husband's official position would not be too high, but because she did not have much ambition, she accepted her fate after seeing the advantages and disadvantages of power, although before that, she already knew that Shen Qiujun was promised to the British Duke Shen Zhao. However, she felt that with Zhuang Chengrong's character, he would be cheating, but she did not expect that the title of heir apparent would actually fall to her husband, and it was still hereditary. So as long as her descendants abide by their duties, this title It will be passed down forever. The more Cheng Xiumei thought about it, the happier she became. Her eyes filled with tears, her hands trembled, and she could only keep tapping her head and saying thanks.

Sister-in-law Shen couldn't help but feel contempt in her heart when she saw her sister-in-law looking so useless. She didn't look like this when she was made the crown prince's wife, but her mood has been ups and downs since the imperial edict was issued, like nine turns and eighteen turns on a mountain road. .

At first, she was excited when she heard that her husband had been granted the title of Duke and she had been granted the title of Lady. However, when the messenger handed the imperial edict to her husband, she suddenly realized a problem: Li Yishu was not only granted the title of uncle that day, but also the title of uncle. But if it is hereditary for three generations, why can’t the husband’s title be passed on? So what should the son do in the future?

Later, Marquis Yongning was granted the title of Hereditary Displacement, and Shen Zhaoning was granted the title of Crown Prince. She became uneasy and felt that her family had fallen into a trap.

In fact, it was not only Sister-in-law Shen who had doubts in her mind, but everyone else besides Shen Hou and Shen Zhaoying and his son were also puzzled.

At this time, the envoy seemed to understand everyone's thoughts, and took out another imperial edict and said with a smile: "Please also ask the eldest lady of the Shen family, Shen Lijun, to come out to receive the edict."

Marquis Shen hurriedly replied: "My little girl is guilty and dare not leave the courtyard. Since there is an imperial edict, I will order someone to call her."

The envoy nodded. Shen Lijun, mother and son were also puzzled, but they were more uneasy, and they all came to the case to listen to the order.
Chapter completed!