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

Shen Sui'an and Jiang went to the Huguo Temple together to perform rituals and pray for her biological mother.

Also traveling with them were Second Mrs. Shen and Shen Siyao.

"Recently, your second aunt wanted to find a marriage for Yao'er, but Yao'er was not interested in it. In short, she was not happy about it." Jiang whispered to Shen Sui'an.

Although they were in a different carriage from Mrs. Shen, Jiang was still afraid of being heard.

"No wonder Yaoer looked so unhappy just now." It was obvious that she was in a bad mood.

"Brother Zhang got engaged after he passed the imperial examination. Now Yao'er's marriage is your second aunt's biggest headache." Jiang said.

Shen Sui'an recalled how Ye Ge'er teased Shen Siyao and Xie Changyu last year. She thought that Shen Siyao must be somewhat attracted to Xie Changyu.

"Mother, hasn't Mr. Xie come to see grandfather recently?" Shen Suian asked softly.

Jiang gave her a meaningful look, "The old man intends to marry Yao'er to Mr. Xie, but I think Mr. Xie doesn't have this intention."

"Oh, Mr. Xie is handsome and has a good family background. He and Yao'er are a perfect match. I wonder if he has someone in his heart. After the old man mentioned it to him, there was no further news. Moreover, he is deliberately avoiding Yao'er now. As long as Yao'er goes to the upper room, he will leave immediately."

Although there was no direct rejection, the attitude was already very obvious.

No wonder Mrs. Shen has no smile on her face these days.

I don’t know what Shen Siyao is thinking. If she is devoted to Xie Changyu, then no matter who she marries in the future, her life will not be smooth.

Soon, their carriage reached the halfway point of the Huguo Temple.

To show their sincerity, they did not ride in sedan chairs, but walked up the stairs step by step.

Jiang and Mrs. Shen walked behind, talking slowly as they walked.

Shen Sui'an and Shen Siyao walked hand in hand in front.

"Third sister, have you been troubled by anything recently? Why are you still frowning?" Shen Suian asked Shen Siyao with a smile.

"No, it's okay." Shen Siyao shook her head and forced a smile.

Shen Sui'an turned around and glanced at Mrs. Shen Er.

"Second Aunt has recently introduced several young men from aristocratic families to you, but you don't see any one that suits your taste?" Shen Suian asked softly.

"Sister, I don't want to talk about this." Shen Siyao lowered her head.

Shen Siyao has been well-behaved since she was a child, with a gentle and generous personality. This is the first time she has expressed her dislike so directly.

"Okay, then we won't tell you." Shen Sui'an was confused.

Is it because of Xie Changyu's rejection that Yaoer is so resisting?

However, since Shen Siyao doesn't want to mention it, Shen Sui'an can't force her.

When they arrived at the Huguo Temple, the young monk led them to the main hall.

They only need to come to worship and pray today, and then chant sutras with the chief monk, and start worshiping and performing rituals early tomorrow morning.

After a sutra chanting session ended, Shen Sui'an's legs felt numb from kneeling.

The young monk said that a room had been arranged for them to rest, in the garden at the back mountain.

I didn't expect to meet Mrs. Ding when passing by the garden.

"Mrs. Shen, Madam Shen, what a coincidence, we meet at the Huguo Temple." Mrs. Ding looked surprised and came over to say hello.

This is Mrs. Ding whom I haven't seen for half a year. Compared with her haggard face when I last saw her, Mrs. Ding now looks very cheerful and has a bit of the demeanor of an official's wife.

In the past, Shen Siyi made the family dogs restless, but now it’s just her and her son, and the servants are obedient, so everything is going smoothly.

"Mrs. Ding, are you here to burn incense too?" Jiang asked with a smile.

She had no grudges against the Ding family and even felt that she owed Mrs. Ding something. Shen Siyi really made the Ding family uneasy.

Mrs. Ding said, "Yes, I came to ask for a lucky charm for Zhong Xuan."

In fact, I also prayed for marriage.

Shen Siyao, who was standing next to Shen Suian, suddenly swayed and was supported by Shen Suian in time.

"What's wrong?" Shen Sui'an asked quickly.

Shen Siyao whispered, "I accidentally stepped on a stone and lost my balance."

"Third sister, you look so bad. Let me help you sit down next to me first." Shen Sui'an said, thinking that Shen Siyao must not have eaten well or slept well, otherwise how could she be so weak.

Mrs. Ding smiled and said, "Then I won't bother you. It's getting late, and I should go down the mountain."

"Then we won't send you off." Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Shen said with a smile.

"How is Yao'er?" After seeing Mrs. Ding off, Jiang and the others came to see Shen Siyao.

Shen Siyao's face turned pale. She leaned in Shen Suian's arms, closed her eyes and said nothing.

"Mother, second aunt, third sister must be tired from climbing the mountain just now. She will be fine after sitting down and resting for a while." Shen Sui'an said.

Madam Shen touched Shen Siyao's forehead and said, "You are still sweating. Let the maid carry you back to your room and send someone to get a doctor."

"No need, mother." Shen Siyao said quickly, "I'm much better now. Just ask the maid to prepare a bowl of soup for me."

"I'll just take my third sister to the house to rest." Shen Sui'an said.

Shen Siyao nodded gently and stood up with the help of Shen Suian's arm.

Mrs. Shen frowned as she looked at her daughter. She was really worried and wanted to follow her, but was stopped by Jiang.

"Don't worry, Sui Sui is here."

"What's wrong with Yao'er? I never had to worry about her before." Mrs. Shen looked worried.

Jiang: "Children have grown up and have their own ideas."

Mrs. Shen sighed, "Maybe I pushed her too hard. If she really doesn't want to, I'll find her a husband in a year or two."

"You're right to think so." Jiang said with a smile.

……

"Third sister, are you feeling better?" Shen Sui'an gave Shen Siyao some soup, and only felt relieved when he saw that her complexion had recovered a little.

"Sister, I'm much better." Shen Siyao smiled at Shen Sui'an.

Shen Sui'an sat down in front of her, "Third sister, tell me, is it because of Xie Changyu?"

"Ah?" Shen Siyao was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed, "Sister, you misunderstood, it has nothing to do with Master Xie."

"Then why are you so reluctant to go and see him? What's wrong with you?" Shen Suian held her hand, very worried.

Shen Siyao bit her lip and said, "I had some feelings for Mr. Xie more than a year ago, but at that time I only met him a few times in the upper room and didn't even have a chance to talk."

How could I fall so deeply in love?

Shen Suian tilted his head and looked at Shen Siyao. If it wasn’t Xie Changyu, then who was it?

"Third sister, if you keep your worries to yourself, it will only drain your emotions, which will make you sick." Shen Suian said softly.

Shen Siyao's eyelashes trembled and tears welled up.

Shen Sui'an became even more certain that something must have happened to her, but he didn't dare tell anyone around him.

"Tell sister what happened. I will definitely help you as long as I can." Shen Sui'an said softly.

"Sister..." Shen Siyao's voice was choked with sobs. She hugged Shen Suian's shoulders and started crying.

"I...I like someone and he likes me too, but we can't be together. It's impossible."

Shen Sui'an comforted her, "Since you like each other, how can it be impossible? Is the other party's family background too low? Grandfather never looks at family background, he only looks at the other party's character."

"That's impossible. Grandfather won't agree." Shen Siyao covered her face in pain. "How could Grandfather let two sisters marry the same man?"

Shen Sui'an was stunned, and then he remembered Shen Siyao's strange behavior just now.

She gasped, "Third sister, the person you like is... Ding Zhongxuan?"