My wife is frail and sickly

There was also someone from the Lin family in the accounting room. As soon as the money was delivered to Heguangyuan, the Lin family already knew about it. However, facing Shen Derong, she acted as if she didn't know anything. It was because he took the initiative to mention it that she looked surprised, "Isn't the Marquis afraid that she will get into trouble if she holds too much money in her hands?"

Obviously she didn't want to give the money, but this would become Shen Derong's intention.

Shen Derong was a little uncomfortable being slapped in the face by his own words, but he was even more angry, "She is so resentful, and the Wang family is still in the capital, but it's just a mere 3000 taels of silver, just give it to her. You don't know how brave that damn girl is." How old is it? Prince Rui came to visit today and I was walking with him in the mansion when that girl suddenly appeared in rags..."

"Has Prince Rui seen her?" Lin's voice changed, and she stared at Shen Derong with a nervous expression.

"Of course I saw it. She is so big, how can I not see it? She has been back home for a few days, why is she still wearing the same clothes when she came here, and no new ones were made for her?" Shen Derong complained, he was so dignified Master, his daughter was dressed in rags, which made him very embarrassed. "Why did that girl run ahead? She is still sick. Have you called the doctor?"

It's okay in normal times. When a distinguished guest comes to the house, he bumps into the girl in the back house. Isn't this unruly? What if Prince Rui misunderstood that it was deliberately arranged by him? He was a little blamed for Mrs. Lin's failure to manage the house well.

Mrs. Lin really didn't make clothes for Shen Xiaolou. It's not that she forgot, but she didn't want to. But he couldn't admit it at the moment, "I've given the order a long time ago. Is the sewing room too busy? Lianqiu, please go to the sewing room to hurry up. You can put other work aside. First, put away the eldest lady's clothes." come out."

He turned around and blamed himself, "I was negligent. I was thinking about the eldest lady before I returned home, so... the gate of Wakoyuan was always closed, and I didn't know that the eldest lady was sick. Anyway, it was I failed in my duty, failed to take care of the house, and betrayed the trust of the Marquis." He then raised his voice and said: "Lianqiu, when you go to the sewing room, you can hire a doctor for the eldest lady. Alas, why is this child so big? With such a temperament, you don’t even say a word when you are sick? Isn’t it you who is the one who suffers? I feel bad for you too.”

Shen Derong complained casually, not really blaming Ms. Lin. Seeing her blaming herself so much, he felt a little distressed, "I don't blame you, that girl is capable."

After a pause, he said, "That girl has a bad temper. Please bear with her a little more. She is already fifteen anyway, so she won't be able to stay in the house for long."

It would be better if that girl came back quietly. Either she should be placed under house arrest in the mansion, or she should be sent to another place to avoid embarrassing the Hou Mansion.

But she came back in a noisy manner, and was sent back by people from the Imperial City Department. Even his colleagues knew about it and asked him how he sent his daughter to Zhuangzi.

Everyone knew that his daughter had returned to the palace. If she didn't show up for a long time, or if she said something inappropriate in front of others, it would bring disgrace to the Hou family.

And obviously that girl was not obedient and gentle, so Shen Derong couldn't help but feel a little helpless. He was fed up with the affairs in the back house the most, so he just thought that as long as she didn't make a fuss, she would give up some things, and he didn't even notice that they were married. You need to find a match as soon as possible and send this plague god away.

"What do you mean by Marquis? I don't even have to worry about it. Although the eldest lady doesn't want to call me mother, I treat her as my own child, just like Yaya." Mrs. Lin's expression was gentle, "Master Hou , Prince Rui didn’t blame him, did he?” This was what she cared about most.

"That's not true. I stopped the girl and sent her away with a few words. I explained it nicely. Prince Rui is a reasonable person and didn't blame her."

"That's good, that's good!" Mrs. Lin patted her chest, feeling very happy and relieved.

As soon as Shen Derong left, Mrs. Lin called Mrs. Xu over and ordered with a stern face, "Keep that girl in check." She must not be allowed to ruin her good deeds.

Prince Rui was Lin's favorite husband for her daughter. He was the nephew of the current emperor. Although his father was no longer here, he was capable and was named the county king at a young age.

He was of noble birth, young and promising, and good-looking. It was hard to find such a husband even with a lantern. If Yaya can find this marriage, she will have nothing to worry about in her life. The noble princess of the county not only enjoys the glory and wealth herself, but also benefits from the palace.

Speaking of which, I have to thank the short-lived Wang family for this, who once helped the mother-in-law of Prince Rui. More than half a year ago, she went to the temple to offer incense and met Princess Rui. Princess Rui specially called her over to talk to her. During the conversation, she was not only kind to her, but also quite fond of Yaya. Otherwise, how could Mrs. Lin have such a high profile? What's on your mind?
In fact, Mrs. Lin also knew in her heart that Princess Rui might have mistaken Yaya for Wang's father. Not only did she not explain, but she also planned to use this to find a good marriage for her daughter.

What if the princess knows the truth in the future? She must be elegant and talented, good-looking, sensible and considerate. She is a well-known good girl in the capital. How could the princess not look down on her?
This was also the biggest reason why she was eager to get rid of Shen Xiaolou, otherwise, huh, she wouldn't have looked twice at a girl who had been given away to be raised since she was a child.

She must not be allowed to ruin her daughter's good deeds!

Prince Rui, who was worried about Lin, was also talking to his entourage about the Shen family.

"It is said that the Marquis of Changping is a gentleman, with a beautiful scenery, and the Marquis of Changping is virtuous and dignified. I didn't expect... tsk tsk, but his daughter is quite bold. Master, do you think she is really the daughter of Lord Shen? The Changping Marquis Mansion is not poor either, so why is that girl dressed like a beggar?" The entourage was very curious.

"Of course it's true. Didn't you hear her calling her daddy? And she looks very similar to Lord Shen." Prince Rui walked in front with his hands behind his back.

"That must be a concubine. Hey, Mrs. Changping Hou is so clever. Look how harsh she is to a concubine."

Prince Rui sneered, "A concubine? She is not! Does a concubine who has been tortured have as much courage as she does?"

The follower shook his head. Indeed, concubines are usually timid, especially if their aunt's mother is powerful, so concubines are even more timid. Even though that girl was very sick, she still dared to break into the front yard and yell at her father. Not to mention a concubine, even a legitimate daughter would not dare!

Prince Rui said again: "Didn't you listen to Lord Shen? That girl has been raised outside. If I guess correctly, she should be Lord Shen's eldest daughter, the eldest daughter of his original wife!"

"Ah? Isn't Miss Shen always in Beijing?" The attendant was surprised that he could fit an egg into his mouth, "The original wife? Mr. Shen still has an original wife?"

Prince Rui's eyes flashed with ridicule, "This happened more than ten years ago. More than ten years ago, the Changping Marquis Mansion was an empty shell, so Lord Shen married the daughter of the Wang family, a wealthy businessman in the south of the Yangtze River. The Wang family's daughter had a poor life. Died in childbirth. Lord Shen remarried his current wife, and the daughter of the Wang family was sent out of the house."

Wang's daughter was kind to his mother-in-law, who was kind-hearted and grateful for her benefactor's daughter, so he checked it out, otherwise he wouldn't know so clearly.

"Master Shen, this is too, too... cruel, isn't it?" It's enough to marry someone new and forget about the old one. Why don't you even want your own daughter?

The entourage's impression of Shen Derong suddenly deteriorated, "Master, Mr. Shen seems to be somewhat inconsistent with his appearance. Please don't get too close to such a person."

Prince Rui glanced at him but said nothing.

He had no intention of interacting with him in the first place, and this visit was just a request from his mother and concubine. (End of chapter)