Because no body was found, the old lady insisted on seeing people alive and dead, so Shen Xingwan's funeral was never held.
Although people in the Shen family have been preparing to take action after the news of her death came out. Because the old lady has been living in the Taoist temple, she said she wanted to pray for the deceased, but she couldn't do anything.
Now suddenly news came out that Fu Jingchao was okay. That night, a vase in the second lady Shen Ziyin's room was broken.
On this day, the main entrance of Shen's Mansion was opened wide, and everyone from the eldest lady to the young ladies below were present.
The old lady's large carriage came slowly, and those with sharp eyes immediately noticed that there was a small carriage following behind.
The Fourth Young Mistress couldn't help but turn around and said to the Second Young Mistress, "Tsk, tsk, I'm really not dead, my life is long enough."
The second young lady covered her mouth with a handkerchief and whispered, "They say it will cause harm to people who will live for thousands of years, so it's normal if they don't die."
In a blink of an eye, the old lady's carriage arrived in front of the door, the curtains were opened, and Bai He and Shen Xingwan helped the old lady get out of the car.
Shen Xingwan was dressed in a goose-yellow summer dress, with a hair accessory of the same color on his head. His face was so tender that it could be pinched, and he didn't look like he had been injured.
The eldest lady said in a calm tone, "Welcome back, old lady."
Others also saluted and said hello. Old Mrs. Shen said slightly tiredly, "Get up, everyone, go back in such a hot day."
A group of people followed to the old lady's courtyard, where the seats were full.
After all, the second wife couldn't help it, "Since Xingwan is fine, why don't you find some letters to send to the house? Everyone is worried about you."
Shen Xingwan smiled sweetly and said, "The prince and I have been recuperating since we were rescued from Zhuoya. We just came back these two days."
When it comes to Fu Jingchao, the second wife has so many questions in her heart that she can't say more.
The old lady said in a calm tone, "As long as everything is fine, don't mention it again after this matter has passed."
Everyone agreed and chatted for a while before exiting the old lady's yard.
When Shen Xingwan saw his small yard from a distance, he felt kind to it and missed it a bit.
Once inside, nothing had changed. During her absence, Cai Qing had taken good care of the yard.
The steady Qing Hong watched Shen Xingwan return, and couldn't help showing excitement on her face, "Miss, you have finally returned safely. Master Mo Chen is waiting for you in the study."
"Add food for everyone in the yard tonight, and let the kitchen prepare a few tables for banquets." Shen Xingwan ordered as he walked to the study without stopping.
When the maids and wives in the courtyard heard this, they all happily thanked Shen Xingwan. The courtyard, which had been silent for a month, finally became energetic.
When Shen Xingwan entered, Shen Mochen was looking up at the books on her bookshelf, still looking like a fairy in white clothes.
Shen Xingwan called him with a smile, "Brother."
Shen Mochen turned around and saw the bright Shen Xingwan, without the depression and haze after suffering a great tragedy, so his mood also improved, "I knew you would come back safe and sound."
Shen Xingwan playfully joked with him, "If I can't come back, you have to find a younger sister."
"Then it seems we are destined to be brothers and sisters." Shen Mochen chuckled, "I don't seem to be able to help you with anything this time."
Although he is well-known, in the final analysis he has not entered the officialdom and has no real power in the Shen Mansion.
Shen Mochen could hardly get involved in this incident in Jiangnan.
Shen Xingwan looked up at young Shen Mochen nonchalantly, "Brother has a long way to go, and it doesn't just last for a while."
"I will definitely win the title of No. 1 pick in next year's Spring Festival." Shen Mochen said seriously, "We will not always be passive in this game."
"I believe brother can do it." Shen Xingwan nodded.
The two exchanged some more information, and Shen Mochen didn't leave until it got dark.
Qinghong came over and called her, "Miss, it's time to eat."
Shen Xingwan changed into homely clothes and then sat down to eat.
Fat Meow stepped on her foot dissatisfied, "Why don't you take the opportunity to go to Beijing with Fu Jingchao? What a great opportunity."
Fat Meow has been nagging about this issue for the past two days, and Shen Xingwan was annoyed by him.
He picked him up and said, "Are you stupid? If I go to Beijing now, won't I go to die..."
Madam Hou and Su Jingyi were still waiting for her with eager eyes, and there were some other hidden dangers.
In Jiangnan, at least the Shen family and the forces she has been running for many years are present, so it will be much safer.
"Then when will we enter Beijing?" Fat Meow asked unwillingly.
"Next year if it's soon." Shen Xingwan said.
If she remembered correctly, according to the timeline of the novel, Shen Yu entered Beijing High School and the Shen family went to Beijing as a whole, which was an important turning point.
Fatty finally calmed down. It was almost half a year away.
Shen Xingwan returned safely that day, and Mrs. Shen promised that she and Shen Mochen would be officially included in the family tree when the autumn period was over.
Although there has been one hot news after another in Jiangnan recently, this news still attracted some attention as soon as it was released.
When the eldest man heard the news, he was having dinner with his eldest wife. He immediately said displeasedly, "I'm going to persuade the old lady. This Shen Xingwan is not a law-abiding person. We can't let her in."
The eldest lady put down her chopsticks and said quietly, "No one can persuade the old lady to decide what she has decided."
"There are so many well-behaved girls in Shen's house. She can choose whoever she wants to keep and play with, but she chose one who is so troublesome." The elder frowned.
With Shen Xingwan's reputation, it would be difficult to marry into the Gaomen clan in the future.
The eldest lady saw through the eldest master's thoughts at a glance, and said casually, "I heard that the prince personally sent her to the Taoist temple to teach the old lady before leaving this time. She must have been implicated in this matter."
Sure enough, the eldest master began to think deeply after hearing this, "She must have been with the prince when she disappeared."
Putting it all together, it's hard not to think more about it.
"She is capable." The elder sneered, obviously overthinking.
The eldest wife did not explain, "She can be considered a favor in times of adversity."
The elder looked at her in surprise, "You rarely speak for others like this."
"I'm just telling the truth." The eldest lady said calmly.
But the elder knew that she was willing to say more because she was optimistic about Shen Xingwan.
The elder took a sip of wine and said, "Well, you and the old lady are both optimistic about her, but I want to see how far she can go."
The most important thing is that she is related to the prince. No matter what, she is the daughter of the Shen family in the family tree, and the Shen family is not at a loss.
A few words from the eldest lady dispelled the eldest master's thoughts. Things became clear in an instant.
Shen Xingwan's identity was finally settled, and she finally got the ticket for this game of chess.
Of course, more important than being the legitimate daughter of the Shen family is winning the approval of the old lady.
