Shuang Rui was very embarrassed and hastily said: "My family and the Liang family are close relatives, and we often visit each other during holidays. Therefore, I also frequently visit the Feng family. When Wan Qing first returned to the Feng family, her aunt was very cruel to her. Everyone saw it but didn't want to intervene. At that time, I was young and had a straightforward temper, so I deliberately treated her well. I often gave her clothes and jewelry to help her out. My elder sister-in-law sympathized with her and also took good care of her. Later, when Princess Fu Hua married into the family, she saw Wan Qing's pitiful situation and liked her because she was clever, gentle, and obedient. She often invited Wan Qing to play at the princess's residence, and only then did the Feng family start to look at her with respect. We all thought that Ji Min had a warm personality, never looked down on Wan Qing because of her background, and they grew up together since childhood. If she could marry him, it would be the best outcome."

  "Us?" Shen Muqing had already guessed a bit, but still couldn't help asking, "Besides you and Eldest Aunt, who else is there?"

  Jiang Shuangrui hastily said: "And also Princess Fuhua!"

  Shen Mu Qing couldn't help but laugh at her appearance, saying: "Second sister, don't be like this. I didn't mean to blame you. It's just that I find it a bit strange and wanted to ask you about it."

  Jiang Shuangrui hastily said: "If you have anything to ask, just ask directly, I will answer without reservation."

  Shen Mu Qing couldn't help but smile despite trying to cover it up.

  Jiang Shuangrui saw that she didn't have any anger in her eyes and let out a slight sigh of relief.

  "Well," Shen Qing said thoughtfully, "why don't you just get straight to the point?"

  Jiang Shuangrui couldn't help but sigh: "We didn't want to, but we were afraid it was a case of 'shaving one's head and carrying a pole' - getting all worked up over nothing, so I asked Wanqing first..."

  Mu Qing already had several clear ones. She couldn't help but laugh and say, "Did the eldest lady, sister-in-law, and Princess Fuhua personally act as matchmakers for her only to be rejected?"

  Jiang Shuangrui said with some embarrassment: "Neither I nor Fuhua had done such a thing at the time when we said those words. It was when everyone was together for an outing that Fuhua asked in a very implicit way, fearing that she would be embarrassed. She answered vaguely... Who would have thought? We misunderstood each other, thinking she wasn't willing." As he spoke, Jiang Shuangrui pulled Shen Muqing's hand and said: "Muqing, I'm sorry. It was our mistake. If we had sat down to discuss this matter properly at the time, perhaps today's outcome would be different... We've wronged both you and Wanqing."

  Shen Qing had a different idea. She smiled and said: "Sister, don't blame yourself. Marriage is predestined by heaven. It's not something we ordinary people can control."

  Jiang Shuangrui lowered his head: "Mu Qing, don't say that. When you talk like this, it makes me feel even more uncomfortable."

  "Sister-in-law, don't blame yourself," Shen Muqing said with a smile. "When did you discover that there were indeed feelings between your husband and fifth sister?"

  "Ah!" Jiang Shuangrui's head jerked up in shock. He asked back: "When did you discover this?"

  "Yesterday!"

  Jiang Shuangrui's face was full of disbelief.

  "It's true." Shen Muqing's expression was sincere. "Last night, Master went to see Fifth Young Miss at night and was discovered by Eldest Sister-in-law. That's why I dare to confirm it now."

  Jiang Shuangrui's face turned pale: "Third Uncle saw Wanqing at night?"

  Shen Mu nodded calmly.

  Jiang Shuangrui finally spoke after a long while: "How did you guess that I had already discovered the feelings between them?"

  "Eldest Sister, if you weren't certain that there was a relationship between Master and Fifth Young Miss, why would you go to such great lengths to use the Silver Building affair to warn me? And why would you bring me to Lord Yuan's place to spend time with my pregnant body and paint to pass the time? I remember your kindness!"

  Jiang Shuangrui let out a long sigh: "You're really clever!"

  But it doesn't say when it was discovered.

  It's probably too embarrassing at the time, so Jiang Shuangrui couldn't bear to say it!

  Shen Mu Qing also didn't bother to pursue it anymore. If the relationship between the two was just a matter of emotional depth, they would have thought of all ways to salvage their pride. But now, in this situation, she had already lost interest and felt that there was no point in fighting for anything anymore.

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  Feng Shi and Feng Wanqing cried at Tai Furen's place for half a day, but it was just about whether Feng Wanqing had "intention" or not, which couldn't erase everything that happened.

  Old Mrs. Wang sent off Madame Feng and her niece, accompanied by Nurse Liu, to go to the Treasured Jade Building.

  On the way, Liu Niang reminded Tai Fu Ren: "Should we go and tell Princess Fuhua about this?"

  The old lady's slightly narrowed eyes flashed with a sharpness like a knife: "Let Wen go tomorrow morning, and tell him personally."

  Liu Yiniang replied lightly with a "yes".

  The two arrived at the Treasured Pavilion, and the night watchman's wife hurried forward to pay her respects to Madame Wang. A small maid rushed hastily towards the main house.

  "Stop right there! You see the old mistress has arrived, and you don't even bother to pay your respects. Is this how your young mistress taught you?"

  Except for the two night watchmen who were sent by the Liang family, everyone else in the Cuiyuan was a dowry of Shen Muqing. Although her words were a bit heavy, they also made sense.

  The little maid heard this and stood rooted to the spot, trembling with fear.

  The old lady saw that she looked like an 8 or 9-year-old girl, with a snow-white goose egg face, very delicate.

  She couldn't help but smile at Liu Niang and said, "Don't scare the child either." She then softened her voice and asked, "You're following Third Young Mistress from the Shen family, aren't you? What's your name?"

  The little maid's big eyes were wide with fear as she forced herself to calm down and said:

  "Spring Breeze!"

  The elderly love children.

  The old lady saw him and liked him even more, smiling: "You've seen me, why did you run?"

  Spring's eyes welled up with tears and she sobbed, "Yingfen sister said to let me stay here and keep watch. If Madame or the mistress comes over, I should run back first to report."

  Madam Ta was taken aback, exchanging a glance with Liu Niang, then leaned forward and smiled warmly at Chun Man: "Why did Ying Fen want you to report the news?"

  Spring murmurs at the corner of her mouth, but doesn't say a word.

  Next to her, Mrs. Tai's mother shouted loudly: "Still don't speak quickly, and peel off your skin carefully."

  Chun Man was shocked and cried, "Sister Ying Fen said that our family's girls cry so much that their eyes are like peaches. If not, others will think we can't handle things and will bully us even more!"

  For a moment, all was quiet around.

  The lady's smile stiffened on her face, she slowly straightened up and gazed at the bright red lanterns hanging under the eaves of the main house, letting out a faint sigh: "Spring Man, go ahead, do as your sister Ying Fen said!"

  She looked at the person in front of her with a mixture of shock and anxiety, unsure of what to do.

  Liu Yiniang smiled and pushed Chunman away: "Listen to the old lady's words, go back to your sister Yingfen - just don't tell her that the old lady asked you anything!"

  Spring responded with a simple "uh-huh" and turned around to run towards the main house.

  A group of people waited at the original place, counting that the time was about right. The night watchman's wife went to shout to Liuchun who lived in the west wing: "Sister Liuchun, please inform, Madam has arrived."

  Before Lu Chun in the house had a chance to speak, Shen Muqing emerged from behind the curtain with Ying Fen by his side.

  "Grandma!" She bowed her knees from a distance and then came over to support the old lady's other arm. "You've come, just go straight in - why bother telling anyone, isn't that just tormenting me?"

  The old lady patted Shen Muqing's hand and chuckled: "I just came out for a walk, if you're all asleep, I won't come in."

  "Look what you said, we have to come in and take a look even when we sleep." Shen Mu Qing's words were truly spoiled, "You rarely come out for a walk. To say it, this is your third time coming to my little courtyard. The first time was the day I got married; The second time was on the 29th of December, you went to the ancestral hall to prepare offerings for our ancestors, and when you were tired, you drank a cup of Laojunmei tea at my place...and this is the third time..."

  "Look at this child!" The old lady smiled and looked at Liu Niang, "Really a clever and kind-hearted person."

  "Who says it isn't?" Liu Ayi smiled and chimed in.

  Everyone chatted and laughed as they entered the house.

  Shen Mu Qing poured tea for Tai Fu Ren and sat down beside her on the heated platform by the window.

  Madam Tai took this opportunity to size up Shen Muqing.

  Although she was dressed in a complicated hairstyle, her hair was combed neatly and not a single strand was out of place. A thin layer of powder was applied to her small face, with eyeliner on her eyebrows and rouge on her cheeks... Such heavy makeup looked childish and innocent, giving people an artificial sense of maturity.

  The old lady looked at him and felt a few points of sadness, she dismissed the people around her, pulled Shen Muqing's hand and said: "Muqing, this afternoon I discussed your matter with your mother-in-law."

  Shen Mu Qing smiled and responded with a gentle "oh", but her hand, which was being held by the old madam, stiffened.

  The old lady sighed and said in a low voice: "My intention is that you have just gotten married, even if you want to take a concubine, you should wait until next year..."

  Shen Mu Qing was taken aback for a moment and said, "Next year?"

  Madam nodded and said softly, "When the time comes, you choose a date for her to enter the door. Once she enters the door, she is our family member, and we will follow the rules accordingly. I've also made it clear to her. You can rest assured!"

  "Already so soon?"

  The old lady was taken aback and said: "What do you mean..."

  Shen Mu Qing thought for a moment and said: "Since we've already waited for a year, it doesn't matter if we wait a few more days. I think, can we schedule the date for next spring?"

  Madam Tai lightly said "oh" and looked at Shen Muqing with a hint of playfulness in her eyes.

  Shen Mu Qing widened her eyes and looked at Tai Fu Ren very sincerely: "If the master wants to take a concubine, there must be some reason for it!"

  Madam Ta's expression changed as she said: "You're saying..."

  Shen Mu nodded slightly: "Three years without leaving, Master taking a concubine, I think, even if it's my mother's family, they can't say anything about it?"

  "Mu Qing!" The old lady grasped Mu Qing's hand tightly, "You child, are too honest and sincere!"

  "Mother," Shen Mu Qing smiled sweetly, "the day that husband and I got married is still short, I maintain him everywhere, help him everywhere, one day he will know my goodness!"

  The old lady nodded without stopping: "Not bad, not bad. Husband and wife should be tolerant of each other, considerate of each other, only then can they live a long life."

  "That matter of setting a date..." Shen Muqing suddenly blinked her long eyelashes and smiled brightly at Tai Furen.

  The old lady readily said: "This matter will be decided by you. It is set in the spring of next year."

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  "Thank you, Grandma!" Shen Muqing's face immediately broke into a bright smile like a summer flower.

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