bestfiction Chapter 216 Glory
Chapter 216 Glory
Shen Xian's arrival was as unexpected as Princess Ning's visit to Marquis Pingyuan's mansion.
When they heard that the Princess of Qi had arrived, the guests who came to congratulate her, whether they were noble ladies or ladies from wealthy families, all looked like they were waiting to see the fun.
After all, everyone knew that the second branch of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion had brought trouble to the first branch and was expelled from the family.
Shen Xian was a daughter of the second wife who was substituted for the eldest wife by the eldest wife. The second wife was removed from the family tree, and the same was true for the Princess of Qi. The eldest son of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion was lost at the lantern festival that year. It was said that the second wife was behind it. Shen Sui had two sons, and one of them was killed. They finally found the eldest son and held a grand wedding banquet. Anyone who knew what was good for him would not show up at the Pingyuan Marquis' mansion today.
But thinking back to the fact that Mrs. Shen Er knew about Mr. Shen Er's concubine and illegitimate child two days ago, and that Mrs. Shen Er wanted to burn the concubine and illegitimate child alive, with parents like that, there's no need to expect good things to come out of bad things.
It's a pity for Prince Qi. After much selection, Concubine Ye didn't expect that she would be tricked by someone else at the Queen's birthday banquet, and the Princess of Qi got the advantage. If these things in the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion had been exposed a few days earlier, even if the eldest prince had given her full support, she would never have been able to sit on the position of Prince Qi's principal wife.
When Shen Xian came to the Marquis of Pingyuan's Mansion, the servants were not welcoming, but they did not dare to show it. After all, she was now the Princess of Qi, and you have to look at the owner before you beat the dog. They could only greet her politely, as guests are welcome.
When the old lady heard that Shen Xi was coming, she could no longer maintain the smile on her face. Although she tried her best to hold it back, a layer of frost still covered her face.
Mother Wang stood aside and sighed in her heart. The eldest girl was really spoiled by the old lady and the second wife. On a day like this, would anyone from the second wife show up?
Not to mention the second young lady, even the old lady doesn't want to see anyone from the second house appear in the Marquis' Mansion.
But it happened to be the Princess of Qi...
Not long after, Shen Xian came in, wearing a dress embroidered with cloud brocade and gold thread, so luxurious that it dazzled the eyes. The word "noble" was almost engraved on her forehead. However, everyone knew that this nobility had no substance to support it. The second master was only a sixth-rank official, and the second wife did not even have an imperial edict and title. Concubine Ye and Prince Qi were not willing to give Shen Xian the position of principal wife.
Especially the King of Qi, who got soaked all over to marry Shen Xie and accompany her back to her parents' home. The Marquis of Pingyuan revealed that Shen Xie was not the daughter of the eldest son.
Who would have believed that Shen Ying's biggest backer for the position of the principal wife was not her natal family, nor her own Prince Qi, but the eldest prince, with whom she had fought a bloody and life-and-death battle.
Such a bizarre thing is unique.
Although they looked down on Shen Xian in their hearts, she was still the Princess of Qi after all. Except for the few people who came to see Princess Ning, everyone in the room stood up and saluted.
The old lady also stood up with the help of Wang Mama, "Princess Qi has come to my Pingyuan Marquis's residence. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person."
As soon as these words came out, Shen Xi's eyes turned red. She took two or three steps forward, supported the old lady, and called out, "Grandma..."
The old lady said distantly, "I don't deserve it."
The old lady took a step back and refused to let Shen Ying help her.
Shen Xi's voice was filled with tears. "My parents made mistakes, and you punished them. I grew up under your care. How can you be so cruel to me..."
The old lady's face turned pale with anger. It is said that family disgrace should not be made public. Even if it has been widely spread, it is not advisable to talk about it in front of all the guests.
Thinking of Jiang, who died in depression and hatred, it was really not worth it that she didn't strangle the person who exchanged her son, and even lost her own life.
The old lady simply said, "Princess Qi is of noble status. Please sit down and talk."
Distant attitude.
From then on, Shen Xi was just the Princess of Qi to the Pingyuan Marquisate.
Shen Xian gritted her teeth and tried hard to hold back her tears. She looked like she had suffered a great injustice, which was really unlucky.
However, Shen Ying was not a shy person. It could be seen from the fact that she had the nerve to come to the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion to congratulate. She sat down, but the old lady didn't even look at her from beginning to end, as if she didn't exist.
But this also makes people feel strange. After all, those things were done by the second master and the second wife, and the Princess of Qi grew up in the care of Shen Sui. Miss Shen Er and she had a deep sisterly love. In order not to affect their sisterhood, even though she knew that the Prince of Jingyang would not die and she would not be a widow if she married him, she still let the sedan chair of the Prince of Jingyang's Mansion be carried back empty.
Pingyuan Hou drove out the second wife, which shouldn't have caused any harm to Princess Qi. After all, they had been father and daughter for more than ten years. The old lady of Pingyuan Hou's mansion treated Princess Qi as if she had done something that angered heaven and man.
Shen Xian sat for a while, but it was really boring. The third wife's niece invited a few ladies from wealthy families to go to the garden to appreciate the flowers, and Shen Xian also stood up.
In the garden, Shen Tang invited the ladies to drink tea and eat snacks. Si'er told Shen Tang everything about the old lady's attitude towards Shen Xi.
It was unexpected, but also expected. After all, Shen Xian had not hidden the fact that she was having an affair with the Prince of Changping from the old lady.
When the old lady fell ill because of the second wife, she did not say a word and forced the old lady to recover as soon as possible so as not to affect the family reunion banquet. The old lady should know that if she showed any deep affection for her granddaughter Shen Xi, she would really instigate her father to send her to the second wife.
Shen Xian came to the Marquis' Mansion to cause trouble for them, but she was also seeking humiliation herself.
Shen Tang was chatting and laughing with the eldest daughter of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion. Ginkgo said, "Miss, the Princess of Qi is here..."
Shen Tang turned around and saw Shen Xi walking towards her.
Yun Yi, the eldest daughter of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, said, "You are busy, I will go over there to enjoy the flowers."
Shen Tang smiled at her.
Yun Yi left.
When Shen Tang turned around again, Shen Ying was already approaching. Shen Tang's expression was dull and his attitude was even more perfunctory. "I didn't expect that the Princess of Qi would come to our Pingyuan Marquis Mansion."
Shen Xian said, "I know no one welcomes me, but I want to come, and no one can stop me."
Shen Tang chuckled, "Is this interesting?"
Shen Xi said coldly, "I think it's interesting, that's enough."
Shen Tang found it amusing. "Today, the Marquisate is holding a family reunion banquet, and almost all the civil and military officials are here. Let them see with their own eyes how estranged the Pingyuan Marquisate and the Princess of Qi are. You will feel very proud, right?"
"You're not afraid of being criticized behind your back, so why should I be afraid?"
"you!"
Shen Tang could always make Shen Xi's pretty face twisted with anger with just a few words.
Shen Xian took two steps closer to Shen Tang and said, "Don't think I don't know. The snake that fell on my mother was your doing! It was you who saved the concubine and the illegitimate child!"
That’s a pretty good guess.
But so what?
Shen Tang played with the embroidered handkerchief in his hand and said, "My mother's life, my eldest brother's suffering while wandering outside, and my second brother's revenge. The second branch doesn't think that being expelled from the Marquis' Mansion can wipe out all the grudges, right?"
"Tell my uncle and aunt to pray more when they have time so that my second brother can be found soon. Otherwise, when I think of my second brother, I can't help but take it out on them."
There were many ladies from prominent families in the garden, but they were all sensible. Seeing their former sisters now confronting each other like enemies, they all kept their distance.
But I couldn't help but look over here. People like to listen to gossip and join in the fun.
Shen Xian didn't expect that Shen Tang would dare to threaten her so blatantly. She was so angry that her palms were itching. When she thought of the time Shen Tang slapped her, she couldn't help it.
Shen Tang knew what Shen Ying wanted to do, but even if she lent Shen Ying a few more courage, she would not dare to do it. It would be almost as if she didn't want to live anymore.