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

Ding Zhongxuan looked back at Shen Siyao every few steps, with deep worry in his eyes.

Shen Siyao was pulled behind Mrs. Shen Er to prevent her from making any eye contact with Ding Zhongxuan.

Mr. Shen was hurriedly called back by Mrs. Shen.

When he heard that his daughter was going to marry Ding Zhongxuan, he was still a little confused as to why Ding Zhongxuan had been married to Shen Siyi.

"Ding Zhongxuan? He's a decent person and works diligently. He's in the Hanlin Academy, and I heard that the Grand Secretaries all speak highly of him... What's wrong?" Everyone looked at him with a look that seemed to be wrong.

Especially Mrs. Shen II, her eyes were almost spitting fire.

"Have you forgotten that Ding Zhongxuan and Yi Jie'er divorced?" Mrs. Shen gritted her teeth.

Hearing Mr. Shen's admiration for Ding Zhongxuan, Mrs. Shen became even angrier.

Master Shen exclaimed, and looked at Shen Siyao in surprise, "Ayao, why are you attracted to a married man? Our girl will never be a concubine to anyone."

"Father, Master Ding and my second sister have divorced. They have no relationship, and I am not going to be a concubine." Shen Siyao said in a low voice.

"Then..." Mr. Shen was about to speak when he was glared at by Mrs. Shen and was instantly silenced.

"Father, Mother, what do you two think?" Master Shen turned his head and looked at the two elders sitting above him.

Old Master Shen hesitated for a moment and said, "Because of Sister Yi's incident, we have had some grudges with the Ding family. It is not a good idea for two sisters to marry the same person."

Hearing the old man's words, Mrs. Shen breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Siyao burst into tears.

The old lady felt sorry for her granddaughter and couldn't help but plead, "If the two of you love each other, you can eliminate the resentment."

Jiang sighed, "Ayao, a woman's life is so long, the most important thing is to live a happy life."

If you marry someone you don't love, how can your life be happy?

Shen Siyao covered her face and sobbed, hugging Mrs. Shen Er, "Mother, I would rather be a nun."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Mrs. Shen was so angry at her daughter's words that she started crying.

"Sui Sui, what do you think?" Jiang asked in a low voice.

Shen Suian helped Shen Siyao sit back down and took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.

"When Second Aunt chooses a husband for A-Yao, she always wants to pick one with a good family background and a simple backyard, so that A-Yao can get along well with her mother-in-law after marrying him. Isn't that right?"

Mrs. Shen nodded with tears in her eyes. Of course, she wanted her daughter to live a peaceful and smooth life, to be equal to her husband, to get along harmoniously with her mother-in-law, and not to be disturbed by concubines or maids. Only then could she live a happy life.

"Mrs. Ding raised Mr. Ding alone and helped him become the top scholar. The hardships she went through are beyond the imagination of outsiders. Mrs. Ding has a gentle personality. Second Aunt has met her and should understand her."

"Putting aside Sister Yi's matter, isn't Mr. Ding an excellent choice?"

Mrs. Shen wanted to say that the Han family had a more prominent family background, but when she thought of the secrets that Shen Suian had just said, her face became extremely ugly.

"Second Aunt, it's rare to find a lover. The most important thing is that the husband and wife treat each other with respect and live in harmony." Shen Sui'an said softly.

Jiang nodded in agreement.

Look at what she married. If it weren't for her kind parents-in-law and thoughtful daughter, she would have broken up with Shen Jianglin long ago.

Fortunately, I have a son now.

Mrs. Shen also thought of Jiang and suddenly didn't want to talk anymore.

"The comments of outsiders are temporary. What's important is to live your own life well." Old Madam Shen cried so hard for her granddaughter that her eyes were swollen.

She had no opinion about Ding Zhongxuan. As for reputation, it was not as important as her granddaughter.

"You are the parents, you are the ones who make the decision on A Yao's marriage." Old Master Shen sighed and finally let go.

Shen Siyao looked at Mrs. Shen II expectantly.

Mrs. Shen looked away and didn't want to pay any attention to Shen Siyao.

"It's an important matter of life and death that needs careful consideration. Wait for me to discuss it with A Yao's mother." Master Shen said hurriedly.

Shen Sui'an realized that Second Aunt was actually persuaded, but she probably hadn't given up on the Han family yet.

After Second Uncle and the others left, Jiang asked Shen Sui'an in a low voice, "Is what you said about the Han family true?"

"It's true." Shen Sui'an nodded, "If Second Aunt asks someone to investigate carefully, she will be able to find clues."

Jiang clicked her tongue twice, "We were almost ready to exchange engagement letters."

Shen Sui'an was stunned. Fortunately, Ding Zhongxuan arrived in time, otherwise she would have to find ways to destroy Shen Siyao and the Han family, and then she might be blamed by her second aunt.

As expected, Mrs. Shen II asked people to investigate the Han family. After the investigation, she was so angry that she almost couldn't sleep or eat.

If I let my daughter marry Young Master Han, there would be no hope for her for the rest of her life.

"They haven't even gotten married yet, but they've already let their concubine give birth to two sons and raised them in the farm, and they've also beaten to death three maids. Oh my god, what kind of people have the Han family taught them?"

Master Shen comforted her, "Fortunately, it was discovered early, A Yao doesn't have to suffer."

"What should I do? I have already agreed to the matchmaker's proposal. All that's left is to exchange the engagement letters," said Mrs. Shen.

"What's so difficult about this? Young Master Han already has a bastard son. As long as this matter is made public, will the Han family still dare to come and propose marriage?" said Master Shen.

However, before they could figure out a way to expose Young Master Han's true identity, their family was discovered to have committed adultery.

Mrs. Shen didn't have to worry now, as the Han family was too embarrassed to come and propose marriage.

Mrs. Ding brought a matchmaker and came to propose marriage, looking embarrassed and nervous.

Mrs. Shen thought about her daughter's loss of appetite in the past few days, and finally nodded with a softened heart.

While the Shen family was busy with Shen Siyao's marriage, the truth about Lu Yuan's life experience was quietly spreading in Shangjing City.

So many envoys went to the Southern Dynasty, and they all knew that Lu Yuan was the King of the Southern Dynasty. It was impossible for them not to tell their families at all.

Ruan came to find Shen Sui'an as soon as possible.

"Sui Sui, how about I send you to the Southern Dynasty to be with Lu Yuan?" Ruan was a little worried. She didn't know how the royal family of Yong Dynasty would treat Shen Sui'an.

Shen Sui'an looked at Ruan, whose belly was slightly bulging, and said, "Aunt, this is a matter of time. Our two countries are allies now. Even if the emperor knows about Lu Yuan's life experience, he will not do anything to me."

The peace between the two countries cannot be destroyed at will, not to mention that Princess Yongning is now the imperial concubine of the Southern Dynasty.

"I'm not afraid of the people in the palace. The capital is so big and people's hearts are unpredictable. We always have to be on guard." Ruan said.

Shen Sui'an nodded, "I know."

She knew that Lu Yuan would no longer be able to hide his background in the Southern Dynasty, but she didn't expect him to be crowned king so soon.

And it’s a title like King Chen.

"You will be the princess from now on." Ruan said with a smile.

Shen Sui'an also felt that it was a little unreal. When she was originally betrothed to Lu Yuan, many people in the capital mocked her behind her back, saying that she was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, but in the end she could only marry a bastard whose birth mother was unknown.

Now that Lu Yuan has become the princess, it is really hard to predict what will happen in this world.

As the rumors about Lu Yuan's background spread more and more, Shen Sui'an received more and more posts.

Even Empress Dowager Qu summoned her into the palace.