Pin Shanhe

The mother and daughter worked together in unison, making anyone feel that Shen Fu was being aggressive and rubbing salt into other people's wounds.

Ultimately, Shen Ting'an should be the one to make the decisions in this family.

Even if things go wrong, she still has five older brothers. How could she, a woman who has married out of the family, have the right to speak?

Unexpectedly, they stirred up a hornet's nest this time.

The father and sons, who had previously been considerate of their kinship and treated them with great courtesy, immediately changed their expressions upon hearing this.

"Fu'er was just expressing her regret about what happened to you, so don't let her kindness go to waste."

Bai could hardly believe her ears. She had already used the words "abandoned woman" to humiliate her, yet she could still say it was out of kindness?

Xu Ruoyan was also furious; this was simply too much of a muddle of right and wrong.

Seeing their unpleasant expressions, Shen Fu smiled and said, "My aunt has regained her freedom. She can't possibly live out her days alone. I'm making plans for her future, so that she might come in handy if she meets a man she likes someday!"

Bai's heart skipped a beat. How did she know that she was planning to find a "second spring"?

This trip to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was the result of much deliberation.

Since we're here, we should be prepared to stay here forever.

Her purpose was not as simple as just being a temporary relative!

My sister is so lucky!

Not only did she find a husband who was a Duke, but he was also so handsome that even in his forties, he still retained his charm.

He was so devoted and faithful that he never remarried, even many years after his sister's death.

Then she thought of herself, married to a businessman who valued profit over separation.

He spent his days indulging in sensual pleasures and had a bunch of concubines in his household.

She herself was uncooperative, only giving birth to a daughter, and in the end, she was divorced.

However, fate is ultimately fair.

My sister had a good life, but it was short-lived!

She arrived early and made room for herself, wasn't that exactly what she wanted?

It's time for the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to have a mistress!

"I don't care about myself, but it's my brother-in-law... He's been unable to let go of my sister all these years, and he doesn't even have anyone to care for him. It's really worrying!"

Her gaze towards Shen Ting'an was full of affection, and the meaning in her eyes couldn't be clearer.

Shen Ting'an immediately stated his position: "There's no need for you to worry about that. I swore before my late wife's spirit that I would raise our six children safely and never remarry."

What? Never to marry?

Wouldn't all my efforts have been in vain?

Bai was a little anxious. Her eyes darted around, and suddenly she squeezed out a tear.

"Last night, I also dreamed of my sister. She said that you have worked hard to take care of the children all these years, and she doesn't want to see you lonely in your later years. She hopes that there will be someone to take care of you."

Shen Xiucheng rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

"Is your aunt referring to yourself?"

A blush crossed Bai's face, and she immediately nodded.

"My sister said she wouldn't feel comfortable letting anyone else take care of me, but I'm her own sister, so..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ting'an interrupted him coldly.

"Absurd! Your sister and I are husband and wife, we vowed to share the same bed in life and the same grave in death. If I were to marry someone else, I would be breaking my vow, and that is absolutely impossible!"

Bai immediately wanted to explain, but the other party didn't give her a chance to speak.

"If you stay in the Duke's mansion for too long, people will inevitably gossip. We've already found a house, and you can move in tomorrow after it's cleaned up."

Upon hearing this, both Bai Shi and Xu Ruoyan's expressions changed.

Are they trying to get rid of them?

"Brother-in-law, I..."

"It's settled then!"

Shen Ting'an didn't want to give her any more chances to pester him, so he got up and left.

Shen Xiucheng secretly gave Shen Fu a thumbs up. Well done!

These past two days, they have been tormented by the Bai mother and daughter.

At first, I felt sorry for them, and since they were my mother's family, how could I refuse them? So I kindly took them in.

Unexpectedly, things started to go wrong after they moved in.

Those overly attentive gestures can make people feel awkward and embarrassed.

Each time they were reminded, they would put on a wronged look and say that they did it only out of gratitude for being taken in.

If they were to be kicked out based on this, people would surely gossip behind their backs and say that the Duke's mansion was cold-hearted.

Shen Fu also saw through the despicable nature of the Bai mother and daughter, as well as the difficulties and embarrassment of her father and brothers, and deliberately took action to expose this "window paper".

If the Bai family loses their temper and acts desperately first, then kicking them out becomes a logical step.

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After returning to their room, the Bai mother and daughter were trembling with anger.

Xu Ruoyan was both angry and uneasy.

"Mother, are we really leaving?"

The moment she entered the Duke's mansion, she was captivated by its opulence.

Even though the Xu family lived a wealthy life, they were still just a merchant family. How could they be compared to the powerful Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, which held sway over three dynasties?

She would never be willing to leave like this.

A glint of malice flashed in Bai's eyes. "It's all that little bitch's fault. If she hadn't meddled, would we be in this situation?"

She had already planned to first approach Shen Ting'an through her sisterly relationship, and then seize the opportunity to win him over.

Unexpectedly, everything was completely ruined by Shen Fu's arrival!

That's absolutely outrageous!

Xu Ruoyan was also filled with resentment. "She's the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, and now she's the Princess Consort of Xuan. Doesn't she have enough? Why does she have to make things difficult for us?"

Bai suddenly sneered, "What legitimate daughter? She's nothing but an imposter!"

Xu Ruoyan was clearly shocked as she looked at her mother.

"What did you say?"

"Back then, my sister gave birth prematurely to a stillborn baby. The midwife who delivered the baby was worried about being blamed, so she brought in a baby girl from outside to replace her, unaware that I was right outside the window and had seen everything."

Why didn't you expose this at the time?

"That midwife is my stepmother's distant cousin. If this matter is found out, my stepmother will definitely be implicated, so of course I have to keep this secret."

It turns out that Bai was a concubine's daughter in the family, while Shen Fu's mother was the legitimate daughter.

This is why one of them was able to enter the Duke's mansion, while the other could only marry a merchant.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ruoyan could not hide the jealousy and hatred in her eyes.

When she first saw Shen Fu, she couldn't help but feel jealous of her noble and beautiful appearance.

If she were a real young lady, that would be one thing, but it turns out she's just an imposter.

Why is she treated like a precious gem for so many years, while I am treated like dirt?

God is so unfair!

"We should expose her identity immediately and see how arrogant she can be!"

"Of course, but right now... we have something more important to do."

They were engrossed in discussing their plans, completely unaware that a dark shadow had flashed past the window.