The Incense Monopoly Order

Chapter 86 How about I be your wife?
"Mrs. Chen is not that kind of person." Shang Mingshu told Shang Zishu the rumor she had heard, but Shang Zishu didn't believe it at all.

Fate is the key to relationships between people. Shang Zishu and Mrs. Chen had only met a few times. She admired and liked Mrs. Chen. Born in the Shang family, she had seen many women who were capable of taking charge of a family. Not to mention those far away, Mrs. Yao was one of the best. She also respected Mrs. Yao, but did not feel close to her.

"You and Mrs. Chen seem to get along well." Shang Mingshu rarely saw Shang Zishu recognize someone so quickly.

"Mr. Chen won't believe it, right?" Shang Zishu did not deny it, but was worried about Mrs. Chen.

"Men are particularly petty in such matters." Not only did Chen Yuanwai believe the news that Shang Mingshu had inquired about, he also threatened to divorce his wife many times because of this matter.

The Chen family had been under Mrs. Chen's control for over a decade, and their position was deeply entrenched. Mr. Chen was an incompetent man who only knew how to flirt with culture and talk big on paper. As long as the Chen family wanted to live a good life, they would not kill the goose that lays the golden eggs and help Mr. Chen deal with Mrs. Chen.

Naturally, with the appearance of Chen Jin, some people in the Chen family began to get restless.

In recent years, Mr. Chen has not asked for a divorce but for a peaceful separation. He even moved out of the Chen Mansion to show his attitude. Now he lives with Chen Jin. After all, Mr. Chen is a descendant of the Chen family, which makes many members of the Chen family favor Mr. Chen.

"How dare he have such a face?" Shang Zishu sneered, "Isn't Chen Jin older than Chen Che?"

They were a merchant family, and unlike the officials and nobles, they looked down upon having a illegitimate son before marriage or a child born out of wedlock after marriage, but it was still an extremely shameful matter.

It would be better to take her back to the mansion as a legitimate wife, so that the child born will not be born out of wedlock.

"The harshness towards men and women in this world cannot be compared." Shang Mingshu sneered.

Mr. Chen had a child born out of wedlock, but people only thought it was a romantic affair. Chen Jin was just of a lower status, so people were still willing to give him a chance. If Chen Che was not Mr. Chen's biological son, Mrs. Chen would be considered unfaithful and deserved to die. Chen Che would live in contempt and abuse forever.

In this world, it is not easy for women.

Knowing this very well, Shang Mingshu tries her best to show kindness to other women and will not kill them easily, like Muqian.

He never thought of giving up the Shang family business, but he was unwilling to fight to the death with Shang Wenshu and Shang Zishu.

Even with her skills and intelligence, Shang Wenshu and Shang Zishu combined were not enough to withstand a single move from her.

"The man from the wine shop was exiled to the frontier with his parents. Has he ever returned?" Shang Zishu wanted to know how this rumor started. Unlike her previous curiosity, this time Shang Zishu was really concerned.

"No." Shang Mingshu let out a mocking smile. "He died unexpectedly the second year after he followed his parents to the place of exile."

"Old man Chen, do you mean that Mrs. Chen lost her virginity before marriage?" Shang Zishu was so angry that she didn't even bother to address him respectfully as Mr. Chen. He didn't deserve it.

If Mrs. Chen really lost her virginity before marriage when she married him, would he wait until his son was in his teens before making a fuss?
This is clearly unreasonable!

After all, they were married, so why would he slander his wife's reputation like this? He didn't hesitate to label himself a cuckold and let his own son be criticized!

"Second sister, the Chen family is in dire straits. You need to think carefully." Shang Mingshu told Shang Zishu this, and still wanted to persuade her one last time.

Shang Zishu has been stubborn since she was young. Once she decides on something, she will achieve it no matter how hard she tries, even if it means hitting a wall and bleeding.

"Third sister, I know you're doing this for me, but I still want to give it a try." Shang Zishu said, "Every family has its own problems. The Chen family has its own problems, but don't we have any? The Yao family has its own problems, the Shi family has its own problems... maybe even the Cheng family has their own problems, but maybe they just don't show them to others."

If she backed down because of this, she would have no choice but to not marry. "You weren't so desperate back then, Chen Jin."

"Chen Jin is someone I can't control. With that kind of personality, if he doesn't marry into my family, I'll definitely withdraw as soon as possible." Shang Zishu explained, "Chen Che is different."

Chen Che is someone she can control.

Seeing that Shang Zishu had made up her mind, Shang Mingshu facilitated a private meeting between the two.

Shang Mingshu only used a jar of osmanthus wine given by Cheng She to trick Chen Che out and seek out an expert to find out how to brew such a wonderful osmanthus wine. She then met Chen Che by chance on the way.

"Mrs. Shang Er, Mrs. Shang San, what a coincidence." When Chen Che met the Shang Zishu sisters in the suburbs, he had no doubts at all. He adhered to the politeness and took the initiative to step forward to greet them.

"Unfortunately, I heard that you were going to pass by here today, so my sister and I waited for you here." Shang Zishu almost tricked them into coming out and told them clearly.

Chen Che didn't think so. Instead, he was worried: "Has the Second Lady encountered any difficulties?"

In his opinion, it was very easy for Shang Zishu to find him. She could just go to his house and tell him that he would definitely keep the appointment. But she wanted to inquire about his whereabouts and go to such trouble to meet him privately. She must have an unreasonable request.

Shang Mingshu sat in the carriage, a brocade fan covering half of her face, and the smile in her bright eyes became more and more intense. She suddenly felt that Chen Che's personality was so interesting that even an insignificant person like him could find it extremely interesting.

Shang Zishu held her forehead helplessly and jumped out of the carriage: "Come with me."

After taking two steps, Shang Zishu saw Chen Che's servant following him. She paused and said, "I have something to tell you in private."

Chen Che then ordered the servant: "You stay here and wait for the Third Lady's orders."

Shang Zishu brought Chen Che to the edge of the woods with a wide view. They could see Shang Mingshu's carriage. With Shang Mingshu's eyes and ears, she could hear their conversation if she really wanted to. Shang Zishu knew it, but she didn't think of hiding it.

"Second Madam, if you have any difficulties, just tell me. I will not refuse to help you if I can." Chen Che was afraid that Shang Zishu would be embarrassed to speak up, so he took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"I don't have any difficulties. I just want to ask if you have a girl you like?" Shang Zishu didn't intend to be subtle or tactful with someone like Chen Che. He didn't understand.

"Ah?" Chen Che was extremely shocked. There was only pure shock, not a trace of embarrassment. He was shocked by Shang Zishu's mysteriousness and the trouble she went to just to ask such an ordinary question. He didn't think at all that a woman asking such questions to a young man like him might have other meanings.

He shook his head honestly: "No."

Shang Zishu was very satisfied and raised her chin slightly: "So what do you think of me?"

The two sentences sounded very abrupt to Chen Che. She had just been asking him if he had a girl he liked, and now she turned around and asked him what he thought of her. Such obvious hints made Chen Che feel that Mrs. Shang was speaking strangely and incoherently.

He answered seriously: "Mrs. Shang Er is beautiful, righteous, knowledgeable, resolute, and kind?"

When Shang Zishu saw Chen Che's expression, she knew that he didn't understand. She was so angry that she almost broke the handle of the fan in her hand. If she didn't understand Chen Che's character, she would have turned around and left.

"Who asked you to praise me?" Shang Zishu couldn't help but raise her voice, "I'm asking you, how about I become your wife!"