Shen Mingzhu lay on the bed, gazing at the beautiful Madam Shen.
Mother?
Goodness am i dreaming?
Madam Shen suddenly looked at Shen Mingzhu on the bed. Wasn't that her baby's voice?
The voice is hoarse; she must have been startled after falling into the lake.
She was immediately heartbroken!
Her precious baby is suffering!
Thinking of this, she gazed intently at her precious child.
She was certain that Shen Mingzhu, her precious darling, hadn't said a word.
Could it be that she heard what her precious child was thinking?
This must be what people often refer to as the bond between mother and daughter, right?
They really are mother and daughter, their hearts are connected!
"Mingzhu?"
Shen Mingzhu weakly straightened up, looked at her beautiful mother, and gave a sad smile.
"mother."
"My sweet baby!"
Xie Qinghuan held Shen Mingzhu tightly in her arms.
She secretly vowed that no matter what her daughter became, she would stand behind her without hesitation to protect her.
Shen Mingzhu hugged Xie Qinghuan, feeling a warm glow inside.
This is my mother's embrace, so warm.
I grew up in an orphanage without parents in my previous life. Later, I became a hardworking 996 office worker, living an ordinary life. Now I finally have a home and a mother!
Although the house has some flaws, she wasn't picky and it will be usable after some repairs.
"Dr. Wang, come quickly and take a look at Mingzhu."
The white-bearded Doctor Wang quickly took out a pulse pillow and then a white silk handkerchief, gently placing it on Shen Mingzhu's wrist to carefully take her pulse.
Madam, Miss Mingzhu is fine. She was just a little frightened and chilled after falling into the cold lake. I'll prescribe two doses of medicine for her, and she'll be alright after taking them."
"That's good, that's good."
Madam Shen felt relieved after hearing Doctor Wang's words.
I'm just glad my dear daughter is alright.
"mother?"
Shen Mingzhu called out tentatively.
"Hey~"
"Mingzhu, you should rest well. Your mother will definitely seek justice for you."
"No, no, no~~~"
Shen Mingzhu quickly waved her hand.
[My goodness, she's so fierce! Facing the male and female leads without flinching at all, truly a valiant daughter of a military family!]
Mother Shen narrowed her eyes slightly. She was sure she heard her daughter's thoughts, but what did the male and female leads mean?
She gently placed her hand on her daughter's forehead; her daughter did not have a fever.
Imperial Study....
Because of what happened at the Marquis of Changping's residence today, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan went straight to the palace, determined to break off his engagement with Shen Mingzhu. He wanted his father to make the decision for him, and he didn't want to have anything to do with that vulgar woman for even a moment.
"Father, I really, really dislike Shen Mingzhu from the Marquis of Changping's mansion. I have always loved Jiaojiao. Everyone in Shengjing knows that. May we find one heart to share and stay together until our hair turns white!"
"Father, please grant my wish. If I cannot be with Jiaojiao in this life, I would rather remain unmarried and grow old alone."
"You bastard, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Emperor Yan Yuanjing sat majestically above, listening to his second son's words, and slammed his hand heavily on the dragon table.
"Since ancient times, marriages have been arranged by parents and matchmakers. Shen Mingzhu is the daughter of a marquis and has a general's family behind her. How is she not good enough for you? Don't be ridiculous!"
"Father, I beg you to grant my request!"
"Jiaojiao is the second young lady of the Marquis's mansion. In terms of talent and appearance, she is a better match for me! Besides, we grew up together and have a deep friendship. We both have feelings for each other. Please, Father, let me be with Jiaojiao."
Emperor Yuanjing: ...
Leave!
"Get out!"
After saying that, he stopped looking at him!
Soon Yan Yunxuan knelt in front of the Imperial Study.
Upon receiving the news, Consort Li, Su Bao'er, rushed over. Seeing her son kneeling before the door, she felt a pang of heartache and looked at him with exasperation, saying...
"You've really been blinded by beauty! What kind of bewitching potion did Shen Jiaojiao give you?!"
As the fake heiress who was switched at birth, she now seems to be living a life of luxury, but since there is no blood relation, the Marquis's mansion can still abandon her at will.
Moreover, it's obvious that Xie Qinghuan, the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, is on the side of her own daughter. Why can't Yun Xuan see that?
"Your Majesty? I've prepared some ginseng soup for you, would you like to try some?"
After speaking, Consort Li gently took out the soup bowl, carefully blew on the ginseng soup to cool it down before feeding it to Emperor Yuanjing, which was very considerate.
After finishing the ginseng soup, seeing that Emperor Yuanjing was in a good mood, Consort Li cautiously spoke up.
"Your Majesty, Yunxuan is still young and does not understand your good intentions. It is not right for him to kneel outside. Why don't you let him go back and reflect on his actions?"
"snort!"
Emperor Yuanjing glanced at the Imperial Concubine, and his expression instantly turned cold.
Don't think he's unaware of her little scheme.
Consort Li smiled sweetly at Emperor Yuanjing and said coquettishly,
"Your Majesty, please have mercy on your concubine and Yunxuan!"
"Go ahead and teach that kid a lesson."
Emperor Yuanjing waved his hand.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Immediately, Consort Li went out and took her son back to her Yikun Palace.
"Mother."
"Alright, this matter needs to be considered carefully. Shen Jiaojiao is just a peasant girl. If you really like her, you can take her as a concubine. There's no need to offend your father."
"Mother, how can Jiaojiao be a concubine?"
"Besides, I promised her that I would marry her as my principal wife!"
Consort Li looked at her foolish son, whose eyes were filled with innocent ignorance, and felt extremely angry.
"Yun Xuan, you are a prince. You should know what kind of mission and responsibility you will shoulder in the future. Shen Jiaojiao is not worthy of being a prince's principal wife."
"Mother!"
"Stop shouting, it won't change even if you shout it a thousand times!"
"I disagree!"
This time, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan parted on bad terms with his mother, Consort Li.
...
Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.
The Marquis of Changping's residence, the Shen family.
"Madam, Miss, the Old Madam requests your presence."
Mother Shen: "I understand!"
Granny Gui glanced at Mother Shen's expression and withdrew without making a sound.
Madam Wang, the old lady of the Marquis of Changping's mansion, was from a collateral branch of the Langya Wang clan. She had two sons and one daughter. Since her eldest son, Shen Changyuan, inherited the title, she usually stayed in her Shou Kang Courtyard and generally did not concern herself with the affairs of the mansion.
The last time she involved herself about the affairs of the Marquis's residence was three years ago when Mingzhu returned home.
That time, it was she who fought hard to keep Shen Jiaojiao!
"Mingzhu, don't be afraid, just stay with your mother."
Shen Mingzhu smiled sweetly.
"Yes, Mother."
The mother and daughter went to Shou Kang Courtyard together intimately.
As soon as the mother and daughter entered Shoukang courtyard, their laughter and playful chatter immediately ceased.
Wang Shi sat at the head of the table, glanced at Shen Mingzhu, and had a maid serve tea.
After taking a sip of tea, Shen Mingzhu looked up and sized up her nominal grandmother, Madam Wang.
Lady Wang wore a deep purple long dress with red flowers embroidered on the hem. She wore a black headband with a piece of imperial green jade inlaid on it, and her hair was simply tied up in a bun with a jade hairpin. The pastries and tea on the table were all exquisite, and she looked like an old lady who enjoyed a very refined life.
Wang was plump and radiant, with a rosy and glowing complexion, clearly indicating a life of pampered comfort.
Shen Mingzhu could smell money on her.
[Ding--]
[Big Melon!]
[Host, do you want to eat?]
Shen Mingzhu: [Eat!]
She gets points for eating melon seeds, so she has to eat them.
Moreover, she saw the beauty and skin care pills in the system store and wanted to buy them for her mother, Xie.
Tell me, which woman doesn't love beauty?!
[Old Madam Wang loves stinky tofu! To maintain her usual image, she secretly eats it in bed late at night. Her maid, Cui'er, who was on night duty, came in and, thinking the old lady had relieved herself, tentatively asked if she needed help cleaning up. The old lady said no! Now, in Cui'er's mind, the old lady is someone who cleans up after herself!]
Madam Wang: ...
Seeing that the old lady was about to fall backward, Granny Gui quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Madam!"
Uh... this is a bit disgusting!