Rong Qingqing was so busy laughing at Shen Yiran that she didn't realize she was bringing him important news.

Shen Yiran showed no sign of anger at all, and smiled at Rong Qingqing, "The court has appointed you as a senior official today, and you are very busy. It would be great if my second brother could return to the officialdom."

Rong Qingqing's eyelashes trembled: "What does this mean, sister-in-law?"

Shen Yiran smiled and said, "Today, the housekeeper received the invitation and thought it was from the Marquis, so he sent it to Wuya Courtyard. I accidentally opened it and found out it was from my second brother, so I sent someone to deliver it to Songfeng Tower."

"Marquis Yongyi has a say in the court. If my second brother can establish a relationship with the Marquis Yongyi's mansion, it will naturally be a good thing."

Rong Qingqing's face changed, and then she smiled again in an instant: "I know about this. Last night, my Jinjue ran into Fang Yonghao while drinking, and insisted that he go to the Marquis' Mansion, but my husband refused."

Shen Yiran smiled and said, "Second sister-in-law, there's no need to explain to me. How can I care about my second brother making friends?"

"Second sister-in-law, do you want to come with me to visit my eldest sister-in-law? She has been taking medicine continuously and she is getting much better!"

Rong Qingqing listened and fiddled with her hair, saying, "What a coincidence. I saw that the sun is shining brightly today, so I'm going to wash my hair. I'll go later if I have time!"

Shen Yiran waited until Rong Qingqing left before he stood up and said, "The Second Branch wants to cling to Marquis Yongyi. If they really rely on Marquis Yongyi to return to the officialdom, then wouldn't the Marquis be scolded to death?"

Bai Zhi was puzzled: "How can this be directed at our Lord?"

Shen Yiran said with a sullen face: "We are the Marquis' Mansion, we can't help Bo Jinjue return to the officialdom, but the Marquis of Yongyi did it. What does this mean?"

Bai Zhi lowered his head and thought for a while: "It means that the Second Young Master can actually return to the officialdom, but the Marquis did not - outsiders will think that our Marquis deliberately did not help!"

"Exactly."

Bai Zhi said anxiously: "Then we have to tell the Marquis!"

Shen Yiran knew that even if Bo Jinnian heard it, even if Bo Jinjue really relied on the title of Marquis Yongyi to rise to the top, he would only be happy for Bo Jinjue. As for other people's rumors, he would not care at all!

He doesn't care, but Shen Yiran does!

"Go prepare the carriage. I'll go to the Song family after I visit the Xu family."

Xu's hysteria has improved a lot. He no longer talks nonsense, and his days when he is in a good mood are no different from normal days.

Bo Jinxiu had been under house arrest ever since he was discovered by the old lady for having an affair with a maid last time, and Xu didn't know about it yet.

As Shen Yiran walked outside the Jianjia Pavilion, he heard the sound of opera singing in the house. Judging from the voice and throat, it sounded quite professional.

Bai Zhi approached Shen Yiran and said, "It's the young master who is singing! He couldn't go out these few days and didn't dare to play, so he started learning to sing opera. I heard that he is very serious about it and gets up early in the morning to warm up his voice."

Shen Yiran sneered when he heard this, "Getting up early in the morning? Is this still Bo Jinxiu?"

Bai Zhi nodded and smiled, "That's right! Everyone said it was because the master who taught the young master was strict."

Shen Yiran was alert: "What master?"

Bai Zhi looked at Shen Yiran and said, "Miss, don't you know yet? The young master invited an actor from a famous opera troupe to learn to sing opera. He comes once every three days. I believe he is here today."

As the housekeeper, no one reported this to her?

Apparently, Xu has been the housekeeper for long enough that even if someone else is replaced, there are still people who are loyal to her!

When Shen Yiran stepped in, he saw two people standing outside the eaves of the second-floor attic, facing each other, holding wooden swords in their hands and acting out an opera.

The song they sang was actually Farewell My Concubine. What was even more ridiculous was that the man dressed as a female lead was singing Yu Ji, while Bo Jinxiu was playing Xiang Yu.

The woman who played Yu Ji was very perceptive. She immediately noticed the gazes from downstairs. She lowered her head and her eyes were exceptionally sharp.

This man, when dressed up, is even more charming and moving than a woman!

So that's how it is. I thought Bo Jinxiu was a dog that wouldn't eat shit, but it turns out he's a homosexual!

Shen Yiran saluted.

Yu Ji's movements were even more graceful than those of other women. She waved her sleeves and bowed to Shen Yiran.

Now that Bo Jinxiu has this man, he is not that interested in Shen Yiran anymore.

Shen Yiran entered Xu's room and saw Xu sitting on the bed drinking pregnancy-maintaining medicine.

Her belly was getting bigger and bigger, and she was wearing a headband on her head and cursing.

"If there's anything wrong with sister-in-law, just tell me."

When Xu saw Shen Yiran coming in, she curled her lips and said, "What's wrong with that? Nothing is wrong! I'm not a thief, why do you lock me up in this room all day?"

Shen Yiran smiled and sat down, saying, "It's all for the sake of the baby in my sister-in-law's belly. Just be patient, and you'll be relieved when the baby is born."

Xu squinted at Shen Yiran and said, "But I have to go out today!"

"Oh, why? If sister-in-law has anything urgent, I'm going out soon and can do it for you."

Xu sneered, "I'm going to burn incense and pray for my child. This is what a mother must do. Can you replace me? I would rather ask my second brother's wife to help than you. You and my third brother haven't consummated your marriage yet. If you force yourself, you are not considered a member of my mansion!"

Xu was indeed better.

Shen Yiran was not angry, and said slowly: "Sister-in-law wants to go out, I can't make the decision, I can only ask the old lady."

Xu immediately waved her hand to stop him, saying, "You don't have to tell me to go. I'll send a maid to go! Otherwise, you'll make trouble behind my back and make it impossible for me to go!"

Shen Yiran didn't think about asking for her. If something happened, wouldn't she be held jointly liable?

"Okay, I won't go. Sister-in-law, take good care of yourself. I'm leaving."

Xu snorted coldly and didn't say anything to see him off.

Bai Zhi couldn't help it, so he walked out humming and muttering curse words.

Shen Yiran chuckled and said, "She is courting death. Let's ignore her and get down to business first."

Xu knew clearly that the old lady would not agree, so she took advantage of Shen Yiran's absence and followed him out in a carriage behind.

Shen Yiran saw it from the carriage: "I guess that's Xu, is there anyone following her?"

Bai Zhi nodded: "The maid who was arranged to take care of Xu must have followed."

Shen Yiran nodded and went straight to the Song residence.

When Shen Yunyan heard Shen Yiran coming, she thought she had misheard.

Since they got married, the two sides have never had any contact.

"Oh, the Marquis's wife is here, we have to go out and greet her!"

Song Zhou ran out happily. Shen Yunyan gritted her teeth and said, "She came to my territory and acted wildly. She won't be able to go back home peacefully today!"

A fruit plate was placed in the hall, and Song Zhou stood by attentively to encourage people to eat and drink.

When Qingying heard that Shen Yiran was coming, she immediately pulled Song Qizhao out. Song Qizhao thought that Shen Yiran was a member of the Shen family and that the last banquet was embarrassing enough, so he refused to come out.

Qingying persuaded, "What if something good happens? We can just eavesdrop from the side, right?"

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