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

Shen Sui'an returned to Danbo Courtyard, changed his clothes, and took off his headgear. He felt a lot more relaxed.

Unlike the last time Song Xiuzhi made a joke in the ancestral temple, this time it was Lu Heng who was injured and the Duke also fell ill. The maids didn't dare to laugh and gloat over his misfortune anymore.

I only dare to mock in my heart.

"It's such a big thing, send someone to tell the Madam, otherwise she will be sad if she hears about it from outside." Shen Sui'an glanced at Ningshuang.

Ning Shuang said, "I will ride on horseback and arrive at the ancestral temple before sunset."

"Okay." Shen Suian nodded.

"Banjian, go prepare your pen and ink."

Shen Sui'an thought of what Ruan had just said. If He Jingyao suspected Lu Yuan's background, he would definitely do something to Lu Yuan.

She first had to understand what kind of people He Zhiyuan and his nephew were.

If Lu Yuan had to go to the Southern Dynasty in the future, he should understand what kind of enemies he would face.

Third Aunt knew about the Southern Dynasty, but she was a member of the Ruan family, so what she heard might not be comprehensive.

She wanted to ask her uncle. The Xiao family had been guarding the border for many years and must be familiar with the Southern Dynasty.

Shen Sui'an quickly finished writing the letter, called Shi Qing over, and asked him to find a reliable person to deliver it as soon as possible.

Shi Qing agreed solemnly.

"By the way, tomorrow is Cheng'er's third birthday. Go to the warehouse and look for the gold necklace that symbolizes longevity and wealth." Shen Suian instructed Mu Jin.

The dirty things happening in the Lu family cannot affect her brother’s third-day baptism ceremony.

Presumably the old lady wouldn't prepare a gift for her, so she'd better prepare it first.

Before the gold collar was found, Ruan came with her men.

"Tomorrow is the third-day bathing ceremony for your younger brother from your natal family. The eldest wife is not at home and the old lady doesn't care, so I, the third aunt, have to take over. These are the third-day bathing ceremonies on behalf of your husband's family. Take a look and see if there is anything missing." Ruan said with a smile.

Lu Yaoyao held Shen Sui'an's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, can I go to Shen's house with you tomorrow?"

"Don't bother your sister-in-law." Ruan brought her daughter back.

Shen Sui'an smiled and hugged Lu Yaoyao in his arms, "Go, our Yaoyao is so cute, it will be so face-saving to take you out, we have to let everyone see you."

"Sister-in-law is the best." Lu Yaoyao cheered.

Ruan nodded her daughter's forehead helplessly, "You are the only one who is naughty."

"Third Aunt, what you prepared is too expensive." When Shen Sui'an saw what Ruan prepared, he felt that it was a bit more expensive than normal etiquette.

"I am not preparing this gift for my brother-in-law based on our relationship with the Lu family." Ruan said softly.

Shen Sui'an understood what she meant, but she didn't know how to respond now.

She had no choice but to invite Ruan to have tea. She originally wanted to know more about the grievances between the emperor and the empress of the Southern Dynasty, but Ruan seemed unwilling to say more.

the other side.

Mrs. Lu didn't know that Lu Heng was in trouble. She changed into a servant's clothes, left the ancestral temple under the cover of her confidant, and came to the courtyard where Song Xiuzhi was hiding.

This is her private yard. Although it is remote, the environment is elegant and quiet. The yard is full of precious flowers and plants that she carefully cares for.

She hid Song Xiuzhi here because she thought the most dangerous place was the safest, and she believed that the Lu family would not find out.

"You said Lu Yuan will die in a year?" Mrs. Lu asked Song Xiuzhi to write down everything she dreamed of happening in the future.

Seeing that Lu Yuan was about to die, her eyes finally changed.

"That's right, Lu Yuan is a short-lived ghost. Shen Suian thought that she would have a good life by marrying him. She... doesn't she know what will happen in the future?" Song Xiuzhi was stunned.

She always thought that Shen Sui'an was just like her, dreaming about what would happen in the future, so she didn't marry Lu Heng.

"Shen Sui'an was arranged to marry Lu Yuan. She might not have been the same as you at that time." Mrs. Lu said.

Song Xiuzhi nodded. "Yes, she was given the marriage. Even if she wanted to refuse, she couldn't. She will be a widow soon. Hahaha, she deserves it!"

"How did Lu Yuan die?" Mrs. Lu asked impatiently.

"I don't know, no one knows, he died suddenly," said Song Xiuzhi.

Madam Lu came closer and gazed at Song Xiuzhi with her eyes lowered. "Did you see which prince ascended the throne in the end in your dream?"

"Yes...it's the Second Prince!" Song Xiuzhi said, "The Second Prince valued Lu Heng very much. Lu Heng was in a very powerful position at that time, and no one could compete with him."

Concubine Yao and the Second Prince have not been very fond of the Lu family over the years, except for Lu Yuan.

Why would the second prince end up making use of Lu Heng?

Madam Lu frowned and pondered, "Did the Second Prince ask Gu Heng to kill many noble families and ministers?"

Song Xiuzhi was surprised. "How did you know?"

"So what happened next?" asked Mrs. Lu.

"Later..." Song Xiuzhi shuddered, "I was killed. That madman tortured me to the point where I was half dead, and then drowned me in the water..."

Mrs. Lu narrowed her eyes slightly, "So you don't know what happened to Lu Heng in the end?"

Song Xiuzhi knew nothing about court affairs, and she was exhausted every day just taking care of the Lu family.

She glanced at Mrs. Lu guiltily.

Mrs. Lu looked at Song Xiuzhi with disdain and said, "Think about it again, is there anything else that is different from your dream?"

"I..." Song Xiuzhi wanted to say that everything she knew was related to Lu Heng. There was only Lu Heng in her eyes and heart, and she had no time to care about anything else.

So she didn't know much about what the difference was.

"Oh, that's right, it's the Qu family!" Song Xiuzhi exclaimed in surprise, finally remembering something useful.

"The Qu family in my dream did not go to Annan. They were confiscated and exiled by Lu Heng. All the men in the family died. Because Qu Qingli had harmed me, Lu Heng avenged me."

Mrs. Lu looked at Song Xiuzhi as if she was an idiot.

It is absolutely impossible for Lu Heng to confiscate the Qu family's property for such a small matter. It is definitely because the emperor cannot tolerate the Qu family.

However, since the Qu family's fate has changed, it is most likely related to Shen Suian.

Shen Sui'an...damn it.

"Was the person who killed you a man or a woman?" Mrs. Lu suddenly asked.

"Man, I heard his voice, I seemed to have heard it somewhere before," said Song Xiuzhi.

"Lu Yuan." Mrs. Lu said coldly.

Song Xiuzhi: "Impossible, he's dead... He's not dead, is he faking his death?"

Mrs. Lu stood up and looked at Song Xiuzhi coldly. It didn't matter whether Lu Yuan was faking his death or not. It was enough for her to know that it was the second prince.

Song Xiuzhi, this useless person, didn't see the point, but she didn't think it was a bad thing for Lu Heng to be valued by the second prince.

It is no secret that the Duke's Mansion supports the direct lineage.

"Think about it carefully. Who else has the Second Prince favored? Think of it slowly." Madam Lu ordered.

"Mother-in-law, when can I see Lu Heng? He doesn't even know that I gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, for him." Song Xiuzhi said in a low voice.

Mrs. Lu shook her hand off and said, "It's still unclear whether your daughter can survive."

She left the villa without looking back.

As soon as I returned to the ancestral temple, I saw the maid beside Shen Sui'an guarding the door.

Mrs. Lu's face turned dark.

"Your servant greets the Madam." Fuqiu seemed not to notice that Madam Lu was wearing a maid's clothes.

"What do you want to do?" asked Mrs. Lu.

Fuqiu: "Today, news came from Huainan that the second young master was seriously injured and that it would be difficult for him to have children in the future. The Duke fell ill after hearing the news. He was afraid that the first wife would worry, so the young mistress asked me to come and tell you something."

"Get out! Get out!" Mrs. Lu screamed.

It must be Lu Yuan who did it! It must be him!

He was taking revenge on her.

She wanted Lu Yuan dead, immediately! Right now!