jdhmnovel Chapter 194 Acceptance
Chapter 194 Acceptance
The third and fourth wives also felt that Shen Sui would not separate the third and fourth rooms, but they were unsure. Now that Shen Tang said this, they felt relieved.
Although the mansion was divided and she was no longer restricted and only had to discuss everything with her master, she had lived in the mansion for more than ten years after all and was used to the place. She felt uncomfortable thinking about dividing the family. Besides, it is good to lean on a big tree for shade. If the mansion was divided, it would mean she would become a branch of Pingyuan Marquis Mansion. Now, she would say she was the third and fourth wife of Pingyuan Marquis Mansion, which sounded better.
Shen Tang, the third and fourth wives, and Shen Luo entered Songhe Hall together. They went there together. The old lady saw them, but just greeted them and said a few words. Then she left without disturbing the old lady's rest.
The old lady fell ill, but her illness was not that serious. After all, Shen Tang was still filial. He knew that the old lady could not accept the result of Shen Sui expelling the second house from the Marquis' Mansion, so he told her the truth. Compared with the entire Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion being exterminated because of the second house, it was much easier to accept just driving the second master out.
The lesser of two evils.
The old lady was ill and wanted to save the second house, but she was powerless. Shen Xi had become the second prince's consort, and the cuckold was firmly on his head. She wanted to punish the second master, but she was worried that the second master and his wife were cruel and ruthless, and would kill Shen Tang to silence her in a panic. She could only keep it in her heart and could not say a word.
After paying her respects, Shen Tang did not return directly to Qingyi Garden. Instead, she stood by the lake to enjoy the breeze for a while. When she was about to go back, a maid came over and said, "Second Miss, Princess Jingyang is here."
Shen Tang was stunned.
Xie Guimo said yesterday that he was going to come to the Marquis' Mansion to deliver the betrothal gifts today, but because something happened in the mansion, he had to postpone it for half a month. So what was Princess Jingyang doing in the mansion?
Princess Jingyang came to the Marquis' Mansion, and as the future daughter-in-law, Shen Tang had to go to pay her respects. However, Shen Tang thought of that day at the Jokhang Temple when she blurted out the word "mother" in a panic, and her face started burning with pain. She was afraid to go to see Princess Jingyang.
She didn't dare to go, but she had to go. Shen Tang walked as slowly as a turtle, and Ginkgo couldn't bear to see it, so she urged, "Girl, please walk faster."
The old lady is still ill, and the eldest house has no mistress. Princess Jingyang will not stay in the Marquis' Mansion for long. She walks so slowly that by the time she reaches Songhe Hall, Princess Jingyang may be gone.
Princess Jingyang came to the mansion to visit the old lady after hearing that she was ill. The fourth wife went to greet Princess Jingyang and met her at the second gate. She was then led directly to Songhe Hall.
Inside the room, the old lady leaned against a large pillow while a maid brought her medicine.
I have been in a bad mood these days, haven't eaten anything, feel weak all over, and am afraid of taking medicine.
Mother Wang advised, "Old Madam, drink the medicine while it's hot. If it gets cold, the medicinal properties will be weakened..."
The old lady was most afraid of taking medicine. She knew that her illness was heart-related and that medicine wouldn't be of much use. But she still took the medicine. Just as she was about to drink it, the maid came in and said, "Old lady, Princess Jingyang is here to see you..."
The old lady said, "Please invite Princess Jingyang in."
The maid left, and soon the Fourth Madam came in with Princess Jingyang.
The old lady put down the medicine bowl and said, "Why is Princess Jingyang here? I'll give it to you after I've examined her for the disease..."
Princess Jingyang stepped forward and said, "I heard that my dear old lady was ill. How could I not come to visit her? I brought some supplements with me. I hope she takes care of herself."
The maid brought a chair and the old lady said, "Princess Jingyang, please sit down and talk."
Princess Jingyang sat down, and the old lady said, "It's just a little physical discomfort. Why did you alarm Princess Jingyang? The mansion is not angry about Tang'er refusing to marry, and the prince has helped our Pingyuan Marquis Mansion a lot..."
Princess Jingyang also knew something about Xie Guimo helping Shen Tang. She was happy that they had a good relationship, but Shen Tang hadn't married into the Jingyang Palace yet, so it was not right for her to interfere in the family affairs of the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion.
Princess Jingyang said, "It was the old prince who proposed the wrong marriage, which caused so many twists and turns. I hope the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion doesn't get angry about Mo'er interfering in their family affairs..."
The old lady said, "I'm too busy expressing my gratitude to worry about the prince. Even though the marriage proposal was wrong and there were twists and turns, the fact that they were still together in the end despite all these things only proves that they are destined to be together."
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "What the old lady said makes sense, but there have been so many twists and turns, and I'm always a little uneasy. I hope to marry the Crown Prince's wife as soon as possible so that I can feel at ease. I originally planned to bring the betrothal gifts to the mansion today, but I have some concerns..."
Although good things take time to come, some things may fade away.
Princess Jingyang is worried, and the old lady is worried too.
Rumors about Shen Tang have been circulating for several times. If she fails to get married this time, no one will dare to propose to her.
If Shen Tang gets married earlier, the old lady can feel at ease sooner. She is frightened by the audacity of the second house. The Marquis' Mansion will inevitably be implicated in the end. If Shen Tang becomes the Princess of Jingyang, she can help the Marquis' Mansion a little.
The old lady said, "If Tang'er hadn't valued sisterhood, she would have married the prince long ago. It's normal for the prince to be anxious to marry Tang'er. I gave birth to a bad boy, and Tang'er's father has already expelled him from the family to rectify the family tradition. I just found it difficult to accept at the moment, but it's nothing serious. The Fourth Madam will be in charge of the household affairs of the Marquis' Mansion for the time being. The matters concerning the betrothal gifts and dowry will be handled by the Fourth Madam. The two mansions can do whatever they want, and you don't have to worry about me."
Shen Tang walked to the screen and just heard the old lady say this. Her face flushed and she didn't dare to go forward.
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "I'm also looking forward to the second young lady from your mansion marrying soon, so that more people will call me 'Mother Consort'. I've brought the betrothal gifts list with me today. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, I'll discuss it with the Fourth Madam. The day after tomorrow is a good date, so I'll send the betrothal gifts to your mansion."
After Princess Jingyang finished speaking, the maid standing beside her presented the list of betrothal gifts. Princess Jingyang took it and handed it to the old lady.
Although it was discussed with the Fourth Madam, the old lady was still in good spirits, so he handed it directly to her for review.
The old lady opened the list, took a look, and said, "It's a lot more than last time..."
Princess Jingyang smiled and said, "Last time we were short on time and not well prepared. This time we absolutely cannot let the Second Young Lady down."
The old lady glanced over the list and closed it, saying, "Prince Jingyang's Mansion has increased the betrothal gifts by 30%, and my Pingyuan Marquis Mansion has also increased Tang'er's dowry by 30%, but these are just icing on the cake. What's important is that they are in love and have a good relationship."
How many women have never seen their husbands before getting married, and have lived their entire lives sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, with a physical marriage but a spiritual separation. Shen Tang and Xie Guimo went through so many twists and turns before they got together, which is enviable and touching.
Princess Jingyang nodded repeatedly. The old lady asked the maid, "Where's Tang'er? Why hasn't she come yet?"
The maid covered her mouth and laughed, "The second young lady is behind the screen. She is shy and embarrassed to come in..."