The eldest wife knows better than anyone else that Lu Chuan cannot have deep affection for Mingzhu. Mingzhu once told her that although Lu Chuan treated her with great respect, he was always a little less close and a little cold.
At that time, the eldest lady also advised her that as long as Lu Chuan gave her the dignity of a real wife, it would be okay. The relationship would be cultivated little by little. They had not met before marriage, so it was normal to be like this in the beginning.
Who knew that what was waiting for him in the end would be the news that Shen Mingzhu was dead and two were killed.
Shen Xingwan thought for a moment, "Where are the people serving my sister? I should be able to get useful information from their mouths."
The eldest lady snorted coldly, "Why do you think I was sure that Mingzhu was murdered? It's because the nanny and four dowry maids she brought with her were all dismissed for various reasons in just a few days.
Already."
When she came to Beijing, she couldn't find anyone at all.
"What's even worse is that after my two years of inquiries, several of them have been confirmed to be dead." The eldest lady said coldly.
Who would believe the Lu family's actions if they say they are innocent?
It's a pity that the Shen family suffered this dumb loss due to forced circumstances at that time.
The eldest lady doesn't understand the overall situation and doesn't want to understand. She just wants to avenge her only daughter.
She has been frustrated over the years, and Mr. Shen has seen it in his eyes.
This time, letting her go to Beijing was actually acquiescing to her revenge.
But on the surface, it is still impossible for the Shen family to break up with the Lu family.
When a couple is together, some things are left unsaid.
The eldest master also has other sons and daughters, and he has to consider the entire Shen family.
But she only has one daughter, Shen Mingzhu.
Shen Xingwan also fell into deep thought. Shen Mingzhu was already five months pregnant when she died. Even if the Lu family could let go of Shen Mingzhu, they should not let go of the child in her belly.
As far as she knew, Lu Chuan still had no children.
The child in Lu Mingzhu's belly should be very precious.
"Did sister know something that she shouldn't know?" Shen Xingwan guessed, "And if it was revealed, it would have a fatal impact on the Lu family."
Otherwise, it makes no sense why the Lu family would be so cruel.
The eldest lady sighed, "The Lu family is the housekeeper of Duke Lu's wife. Mingzhu can't even get involved in family affairs. She has been staying peacefully in the backyard. How can she know about the Lu family's terrible things."
In short, the two of them talked about it, but the matter was still full of mystery. After several years, it was too difficult to find out the truth back then.
Finally, Shen Xingwan said, "I'll see if there's any chance I can get in touch with Lu Chuan."
Since you can't find a place to start, let's start from the person involved.
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In the lively atmosphere of the gold list, Shen Xingwan received an invitation from Shen Yu.
Banxia asked curiously, "Do you want to go, girl? It doesn't matter if you don't."
Anyway, my relationship there is irrelevant.
"Let's go take a look." Shen Xingwan said.
Although Shen Yu's line is almost in a mess, Shen Xiaoguo's line is running smoothly.
In the future, the powerful general in the northwest would be a very important person, and she didn't want to give it to Su Jingyi in vain.
So as far as the Shen family is concerned, she has no thoughts of getting clean for the time being. It would be good to go to the theater occasionally.
Anyway, they can't hurt her now.
This time Shen Yu invited her over, partly because he passed the exam, and partly because his whole family came to Beijing and invited her over to have a warm house wine.
Shen Xingwan asked Banxia to prepare a few boxes of snacks and take them over.
According to the place mentioned in Shen Yu's invitation, the carriage stopped in a busy alley.
Banxia jumped off the carriage, went over and knocked on the door.
Soon the door was opened from the inside. Man Niang held a green cloth floral scarf and said softly, "The girl is here, please come inside."
When Shen Xingwan entered, he found a shabby little courtyard with several shabby-looking rooms.
Mrs. Zhang happily came out when she heard her movement, "Xingwan, you're here, come in and sit down."
Shen Xingwan hummed, went in and sat down.
Manniang picked up a baby and coaxed it. It looked like it was a few months old.
Mrs. Zhang said dissatisfiedly, "Sangmenxing cries all day long."
Man Niang didn't reply, Shen Tang walked in and scolded, "Don't talk about these things on your big day."
Shen Xingwan glanced around the room and asked, "Where is Shen Yu?"
"What Shen Yu, that's your eldest brother." Madam Zhang shouted as she walked out to call for someone.
After a while, I saw Shen Yu and Su Jingyi coming in together, talking and laughing.
Shen Yu didn't seem dissatisfied with his ranking this time.
When Su Jingyi saw her, she smiled as usual and greeted her angrily, "Sister is here."
Su Jingyi was quite quiet today, but looked at her with inquiring eyes from time to time.
Shen Xingwan just pretended not to see it and quietly read the letter Shen Xiaoguo sent home. From the letter, it could be seen that he was doing well in the military camp.
After finally starting the meal, the atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit dull.
Mrs. Zhang complained dissatisfiedly, "This place is much different from Jiangnan's home, and the location is too remote. It will be inconvenient for Yu'er to go to the Hanlin Academy every day from now on."
Shen Xingwan looked at Shen Yu, "Are you preparing to enter the Imperial Academy?"
According to Daqi's rules, the top three in the first class will enter the Hanlin Academy directly, while those in the second and third class must pass the examination and pass the exam before they can enter the Hanlin Academy.
There is a long-standing saying that "those who are not members of the Hanlin Academy will not join the cabinet." Almost most of the cabinet's bachelors and prime ministers came from the Hanlin Academy.
Shen Yu seemed not only unaffected, but rather ambitious.
Sure enough, as a plug-in for the heroine, it cannot be finished easily.
Shen Yu said, "If possible, it would be a good idea to enter the Imperial Academy."
Su Jingyi said sweetly, "Brother will definitely have a bright future in the future."
Perhaps her tone was too determined, and Shen Xingwan glanced at her sideways.
Su Jingyi smiled at her, and Shen Xingwan got goosebumps all over his body.
Mrs. Zhang didn't care about that. She was extremely dissatisfied with this expensive and dilapidated courtyard. "Can you help me find a place with a good environment and convenient for Yu'er to go to the Hanlin Academy every day?"
Ms. Zhang really dared to speak out. In Shengjing, where land is at a premium, a house that meets her requirements must be expensive, and the people who live there are either poor or expensive.
"Miss Su has been in Beijing for so many years, so she should be very familiar with these things." Shen Xingwan skillfully passed the blame.
Su Jingyi's expression visibly stiffened for a moment, and then she said with a sweet smile as if nothing had happened, "I will help you find it, but houses in this location are very popular, so it won't happen by coincidence."
This is unreasonable, Su Jingyi’s personality is so generous and easy to talk to.
Mrs. Zhang smiled with satisfaction, "My mother's love for you is not in vain."
The dinner table was almost filled with Su Jingyi's chatter and laughter. As she talked, she said casually, "If I had known that I would eventually come back to Shengjing, it would be better for my sister not to leave the Hou Mansion."
It was strange for Su Jingyi to say this. She was eager for her to leave at the beginning.
