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

At night, Lu Yuan hugged Shen Suian and talked about the study.

Shen Sui'an recalled that in his previous life, Lu Heng later became a high-ranking official. He now looked down on Lu Yuan for becoming a sword in the hands of the emperor, but didn't he also end up in the same place?

He dealt with the Qu family out of personal vendetta, and the emperor must have been behind it.

"The Duke's Mansion appears prosperous on the surface, but in reality everyone has their own agenda. Some are trying to follow the emperor, while others are going against the old master. On the surface, one thing is right, but in secret, it's like they are neither father nor son. It's really ridiculous." Lu Yuan sneered.

Shen Sui'an felt that after Lu Yuan came back tonight, there was some hostility in his eyes.

He never showed his murderous temper in front of her.

Tonight is the first time.

She reached out and hugged his waist, "Your Majesty is in his prime, free of illness and pain, there is no point in taking sides at this time."

"If they could think this way, they wouldn't do so many stupid things," said Lu Yuan.

"Don't worry about them." Shen Sui'an said.

Now, watching the actions of several people in the Lu family, she was even more certain that if her grandfather had not paved the way for Lu Heng in his previous life, he would never have been able to achieve the high position he later held.

Most of my grandfather’s life-long connections were taken away by Lu Heng.

Lu Yuan tucked the quilt for her and said, "Okay, go to sleep."

On the other side, Zhiyuan Hall.

After the palace banquet, Guangning was kept by Concubine Yao and it was already night when he returned to the Lu family.

She leaned in Lu Heng's arms aggrievedly, complaining that she had been scolded by Concubine Yao again.

"My mother is too harsh on me. She even wants me to learn more from Shen Sui'an in everything." Guangning was so angry that his eyes turned red.

I have heard this more than once.

Mother thinks too highly of Shen Sui'an.

"I am a princess. Who is Shen Sui'an? How can he compare to me?"

Lu Heng suppressed his disgust and hugged Guangning tightly, his voice clear and gentle, "Yes, you are of noble status, so it doesn't matter if you are a little willful and spoiled."

"Do you really think so?" Guangning looked up at him.

"Of course, no one can compare to you." Lu Heng smiled handsomely.

Guangning felt sweet in her heart, and her love for Lu Heng grew deeper. "My mother still refused to take back the jade pendant that she gave to Shen Sui'an, but I told her that I had forgiven you, and she was very happy."

Lu Heng hummed, "Did you see the queen in the palace?"

"I don't know why she went crazy today. She even humiliated my mother at the palace banquet. When I left the palace, I saw the eunuch beside my father go to convey the emperor's order. My father confined her to Kunning Palace for reflection. Now my mother is temporarily in charge of all matters in the harem." Guangning said.

When Lu Heng heard this, his eyes turned slightly cold.

The emperor always thinks carefully before doing anything, and there is a reason for everything he does.

It is impossible to put Concubine Yao under house arrest just because the Queen humiliated her.

If he were still a minister, he would definitely understand the emperor's purpose better.

"By the way, mother said that when the Censorate stops pestering me, they will agree to one of my requests. Then I will ask mother to give you a new job. My dear husband, what kind of job do you want?" Guangning looked at Lu Heng with admiration in his eyes.

Lu Heng said softly, "Everything is fine now, Princess, don't worry about me."

Guangning kissed him, "Of course my consort wants the best, how about you serve my second brother?"

"Let's talk about it after the New Year, okay? It's late, let's take a rest."

"Okay." Guangning felt happier than ever before.

The mother also said that she didn't understand Lu Heng and couldn't completely control him, so she told her not to blindly believe in a man's love.

But she and Lu Heng are in love now, why should she refuse?

She thinks it's pretty good.

……

……

On the second day of the first lunar month, the son-in-law must accompany his wife back to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings.

Lu Yuan and Shen Sui'an arrived at the Shen family early in the morning.

The Shen family had a very quiet year, but there was peace and warmth everywhere.

Shen Jianglin was exiled before the New Year and should have been assigned his place of residence by now, but Aunt Cheng and Shen Siyi were still in the manor and had not been brought back.

Leaving aside other people's affairs, Jiang lived a very comfortable life.

Everyone was in the upper room receiving Shen Sui'an and Lu Yuan.

After the greetings and greetings, everyone sat down to have tea and chat.

Because Shen Jianglin was not at home, Mr. Shen and his wife stayed to entertain Lu Yuan.

After lunch, Mr. Shen and his family went to the Second Wife’s parents’ home to pay New Year’s greetings.

Lu Yuan was called to the study by the old man.

Jiang was going to prepare a return gift for her son-in-law, and she took her maid with her to do the work.

Only the old lady and Shen Sui'an were left in the room.

"Grandma, when the weather gets warmer, I will take you and grandpa to stay in the villa for a few days. Grandpa can go fishing, and I will accompany you to appreciate the flowers." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

The old lady responded favorably.

"Sui Sui, are you living well in the Lu family? Will they still make things difficult for you because of what happened in the past?" Old Madam Shen asked softly.

Shen Sui'an said, "Lu Yuan treats me very well. As for other people, whether they are good or bad, I don't care. I don't live with them."

That means the Lu family still has a grudge against her.

The old lady shook her head. "I've always felt that the Lu family's traditions were not right. Although the Duke is very utilitarian, he still has some good points, but that old lady is really..."

Can't get on the table.

Although there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children in aristocratic families, which family would treat illegitimate children as servants? They are all raised with precious things and are the flesh and blood of the family.

But the old lady was not like that. Not only did she treat the concubines harshly and torture them, she even could not tolerate the Duke's illegitimate children.

Many illegitimate children died at the hands of the old lady, so it was really not easy for the third master of the Lu family to survive.

"Grandma, don't worry. Even if they hate me in their hearts, they won't dare to do anything to me on the surface." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

After a few exchanges, the old lady and the first wife both knew that she was not a pushover, so they both maintained a superficial peace.

Old Madam Shen felt that her granddaughter had indeed grown a lot more intelligent than before.

The grandfather and grandson talked for a while.

Shen Suian said he wanted to visit Qu's family.

The Qu family closed their doors to visitors, so Shen Sui'an naturally couldn't just go to their house in a swaggering manner. She dressed up a little and went in through the back door of the Qu family with only Banjian.

Only then did he realize that the Qu family mansion was filled with boxes and crates. Everything that needed to be packed had already been packed up, and they were just waiting to leave when the day came.

"Sui Sui, you're finally here." Qu Qingli walked down the steps holding up her skirt and greeted Shen Sui'an happily.

Shen Sui'an also smiled, and he and Qu Qingli walked into the house hand in hand.

"I wanted to say goodbye to you a long time ago, but my grandmother wouldn't let me go out." Qu Qingli whispered, "I knew you would come to see me."

"I will go to Annan to find you in the future." Shen Sui'an said softly, "You must do your best to be a good host when the time comes."

Qu Qingli was disappointed at first when she heard that she had to leave Shangjing, but after her grandmother analyzed the Qu family's situation with her, she felt that it would be a good idea to go to Annan.

The most important thing is to be together as a family.

"If you keep your word, I will prepare a yard for you and plant a big persimmon tree. When you come to find me, we can eat persimmons." Qu Qingli said.

"it is good."

The two walked into the house hand in hand, and Mrs. Qu was looking at the account book.

"There are no problems with these. Remember to settle the servants who don't want to go to Annan and give them more silver. If you want to work in other mansions, you can report your name." said the old lady.

"I wish the old lady good health and everything goes well." Shen Sui'an went to pay his New Year's greetings.

Madam Qu smiled kindly, "Sui Sui is here, okay, okay, this New Year's money is for you, and I hope Sui Sui will live a smooth life."