Noble Son-in-Law - Chapter 20.2

Chapter 20.2

Shen Jiarong, the Fifth Girl, was supported to enter the palace in October.

Shen Jiayi took Shen Qingqing to see her since, after all, they were cousins.

Compared with Shen Qingqing’s boudoir, Shen Jiarong’s place was much shabbier, but Shen Jiarong seemed to be very satisfied with her marriage. She was blooming happily with a rosy complexion and full of energy.

“Next time we see the Fifth Sister, we have to salute her,” Shen Jiayi purposefully said. By saying this, she indicated that there would be rare situations for them to get together after the Fifth Girl’s marriage. The bad things that happened in the past didn’t matter while they were partying. Shen Jiayi bid farewell to her fifth sister. She was affected by the incident today on an emotional level; therefore, it was only natural that she felt a little sad.

But Shen Jiarong was anything but depressed. Shen Jiarong had long anticipated being married soon because of the severe discipline from her grandfather and father, as well as his mother’s nagging and limitations. She thought the prince was charming, and although she felt her status reduced a bit as a concubine, she would be the first concubine when the prince came to the throne. Furthermore, everything in the prince’s life was opulent and in keeping with his rank as a prince. She wouldn’t have to be envious of others because she would receive several benefits as long as she pleased the prince. “We are all our sisters. No matter where we marry, we sisters should not let our affection fade away.” Shen Jiarong said generously. After speaking, she looked at Shen Qingqing and said meaningfully, “It’s a pity that the Seventh Sister is beautiful. Married like that…” Her voice became softer, but she didn’t finish the sentence.

However, Shen Qingqing and Shen Jiayi both knew what she meant.

Despite having a title and a high official rank, most people in the capital believed that Li Zhi, a businessman, was not truly amazing because his glory was obtained via nepotism. Particularly a few well-known families treated Li Zhi with such shamelessness.

Although Shen Qingqing was not fond of Li Zhi, she was unable to tolerate Shen Jiarong’s haughtiness.

Shen Qingqing mimicked Shen Jiarong’s tone by circling around her hanging concubine’s bridal garment and murmuring, “Fifth Sister has a beautiful face and graceful temperament. The Fifth Sister was commended by the Emperor himself for possessing the qualities of a queen. Despite the fact that you must now wed the Prince, but ultimately…”Shen Qingqing also left out the words that follow.

Shen Jiayi twisted her head to suppress a chuckle.

Hearing those mocking words, Shen Jiarong became furious. Now she thought that accepting her fate as a concubine was the greatest regret.

“Fifth sister is very busy here; let’s not disturb her.” Shen Qingqing fought back, but after that she decided she had had enough and took Shen Jiayi’s arm, walking away.

Shen Jiayi grinned and gave Shen Qingqing a cheek pinch as they exited the room, saying, “Why do you always have to argue with her when she’s having a good day? Do you really think that she’ll whisper in the prince’s ear and offer you small shoes to wear later on?”

‘What can she do by whispering the prince’s pillow? During the draft, Queen Shen and Concubine Chun went to whisper in Emperor Qingde’s ears. What was the result?’ ShenQingqing watched the side of the road. “If the prince really likes her, why wait until now to choose her to go to the East Palace?”

Shen Qingqing was young, but the more she thought about it, the more she understood.

Shen Jiayi gave her sister a gentle tap on the arm and said, “I believe the Queen Aunt chose you because of the prince. You know that the prince does, right?”

Shen Qingqing’s lower lip was pursed. She didn’t disagree with the prince and detested Li Zhi, but if she had to pick one, she would prefer to wed Li Zhi. Because Li Zhi was still an ordinary husband and had an equal status with her, regardless of how high his official position was. If she didn’t like him, she may choose to ignore him. But the prince was not like the others. If she would disobey, the prince would punish her with any hesitation.

“Don’t talk about me. Anyway, what kind of husband is Sixth Sister planning to marry?” Shen Qingqing asked with interest.

“I will marry whoever my father chooses for me,” said Shen Jiayi. She was apathetic about everything.

Shen Qingqing was not quite in the right frame of mind. In addition to hoping her cousin would marry a good man, she also hoped her cousin would delay getting married in order to give her two more years to stay at home with her family.

Have a nice day!