If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Shen Sui'an knew that the Empress Dowager would also leave the palace to visit Old Madam Qu today, but in her previous life, she did not realize that the person who escorted the Empress Dowager to the Qu family was actually Lu Yuan.

"Since the Empress Dowager has arrived, let's go and pay our respects to her." Princess Yongjia said.

Just as he finished speaking, a palace maid came over in small steps and bowed to everyone, "The Queen Mother, please tell all the young men and women to come forward."

As expected, the Queen Mother had seen everything that had just happened in the garden.

But he didn't say anything and quietly went to Shou'an Hall from the other side of the road.

"Miss Song, you go back first." Lu Heng said to Song Xiuzhi in a gentle voice.

At this time, the palace servant spoke up, "The Queen Mother has also summoned the Song family's wife."

Lu Heng's expression suddenly changed.

"Shen Sui'an, you can't maintain your hypocritical and dignified appearance now. The Empress Dowager must have seen your arrogance and domineering behavior. You are finished." Lu Yan was complacent.

"I've only heard that good bamboo comes from bad bamboo shoots. Today is the first time I've seen a bad bamboo come from good bamboo shoots. I've learned a lot." Shen Sui'an sighed as he looked at Lu Yan.

Not to mention that the two brothers Lu Yuan and Lu Heng are both talented people with outstanding abilities in their respective fields, none of the other girls and boys in the Lu family are as stupid as Lu Yan.

The arrival of the Queen Mother added an extra layer of glory to Madam Qu’s birthday banquet.

Old Madam Lu felt quite sour in her heart. After paying her respects, she sat down quietly without saying a word, just listening to what the Queen Mother said with her ears pricked up.

"I just passed by the garden and saw several children there. I like the energetic look of young people the most." The Queen Mother said with a smile.

"Then go and call all the children over to greet you." Old Lady Qu and the Queen Mother were very close.

Madam Qu was the Empress Dowager's sister-in-law, and they were close friends before they got married.

This time, taking advantage of Madam Qu’s birthday, the Queen Mother wanted to leave the palace and go back to her parents’ home to see her again. After all, at their age, she didn’t know how many times she would be able to see her again.

I didn't expect to see such a good show as soon as I entered the Qu family.

She also deliberately asked the people around her not to tell anyone so that she could see the whole story.

"I seem to remember that Miss Shen is engaged to the Lu family, right?" The Queen Mother suddenly looked at Old Madam Lu.

Madam Lu hadn't completely retracted her curled lip when the Queen Mother glanced at her. She replied awkwardly, "Your Majesty, it hasn't been decided yet, but both parties have this intention."

"Oh?" The Queen Mother smiled when she heard this. "Just now I saw Lord Lu protecting a little girl. I guess that must be the girl from the Lu family. She is a beautiful girl from a small family."

Xiaojiabiyu?

This adjective doesn't seem to be suitable for Shen Suian.

Everyone who saw Shen Suian thought that she was radiant, bright and beautiful.

A mocking smile appeared on Madam Lu's lips. Isn't it just petty and not presentable?

How good can it be for a person who is born by a mother but not raised by her?

At this time, a maid's report came from the door, and amid the rustling sounds, several young and lively girls appeared first.

Everyone's eyes unconsciously fell on Shen Sui'an's face. How could such a beautiful face be a pretty girl?

Soon after, the Lu siblings appeared, accompanied by a young woman with hunched shoulders and a terrified look on her face.

Who is that? She looks so unfamiliar, I can't tell where she comes from.

"Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen Mother." Everyone knelt down in dignified manners and saluted.

Song Xiuzhi was not familiar with etiquette and could only follow others. She was even more nervous and scared. From childhood to adulthood, she had never seen so many noble people.

Especially the Empress Dowager sitting on it, she is the most noble woman in the world.

She couldn't help but feel excited.

How glorious it would be if she could sit at such a banquet one day.

"You are the legitimate daughter of the Shen family. Come, step forward and let me see you." The empress dowager waved at Song Xiuzhi, mistaking her for Shen Suian.

Shen Suian, who was about to take two steps forward, was stunned and turned to look at Song Xiuzhi, whose expression was filled with uncontrollable surprise.

"Empress Dowager, this is Sui Sui." Old Madam Qu explained with a smile.

"I just saw that Minister Lu was very protective of that little girl, and I thought she was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family." The empress dowager said in surprise.

Everyone then understood that the beautiful girl the empress dowager was referring to was not Shen Sui'an, but the unfamiliar woman.

Shen Sui'an knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty, that is Miss Song. She is Mr. Lu's... student."

boom--

An embarrassing shame ran from the soles of his feet to Lu Heng's face, and he looked at Shen Sui'an with some anger.

"Your Majesty, I am only teaching Miss Song how to write. I am not her student." Lu Heng hurriedly explained.

His instinct told him that he had to distance himself from the relationship and not let people think that he and Song Xiuzhi were in a teacher-student relationship.

That would only make his situation more difficult in the future.

Song Xiuzhi also knelt down and kowtowed vigorously, "Your Majesty, I know that my status is low and I dare not have any improper thoughts. If Miss Shen finds me annoying, I am willing to die to prove my innocence."

Lu Heng immediately stopped Song Xiuzhi who was about to hit the pillar and said, "Miss Song, this matter has nothing to do with you. The Queen Mother is upright and strict, and will never believe the rumors outside."

"It was my misunderstanding." Shen Sui'an forced a smile, with red at the corners of his eyes, and looked heartbroken.

Qu Qingli sneered, "Even at this time, Lu Er, you are still protecting your confidante outside. Do you really treat Sui Sui as your fiancée?"

"And you, today is my grandmother's birthday party, the Queen Mother has arrived, it's such a great day, and you are trying to commit suicide and bring bad luck."

Two lines of tears fell from Shen Suian's fair face, and she wiped away the tears when no one was watching.

"Empress Dowager, I beg you to cancel my engagement with Second Young Master Lu. Lovers will finally get married. I don't want to be an obstacle between Second Young Master Lu and Miss Song, and I am willing to fulfill their true love." Shen Sui'an knelt down and begged earnestly.

Everyone was in an uproar.

What does Shen Sui'an mean by this? Does she want to break off the engagement with Lu Heng?

Is she crazy? She's not thinking straight.

Madam Lu's expression changed, "Shen Sui'an, what are you talking about?"

"Instead of blaming each other in the future, I'd rather withdraw and help the lovers." Shen Sui'an ignored Madam Lu and kowtowed again to ask the Queen Mother to make the decision.

Naturally, only the Empress Dowager could cancel the engagement orally ordered by the late Emperor.

She knew that the Empress Dowager would come to the Qu family today, and she had originally planned to ask the Empress Dowager to cancel her engagement today. She didn't expect Lu Heng and Song Xiuzhi to hand her such a good ladder.

It is well known that Lu Heng protects Song Xiuzhi. She bluntly said that they are teacher and student. Even if Lu Heng refuses to admit it, others will feel uncomfortable if they are together in the future.

Shen Sui'an just wanted to see if Lu Heng and Song Xiuzhi could still be praised by outsiders as a pair of mandarin ducks and immortals in this life.