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

After the younger generations had left, only Duke Lu and Old Madam Lu were left in the room.

"Are you praising Shen too much? She is just a illegitimate granddaughter-in-law. There is no need to praise her so much." Old Madam Lu was a little displeased.

She also resented Shen Sui'an for not giving her any face at Madam Qu's birthday party.

In the past, Shen Sui'an was respectful and flattering to her, which satisfied her vanity, so she naturally had a good impression of Shen Sui'an.

Now she has become a disobedient granddaughter-in-law, and I can't stand her no matter how I look at her.

I guess all the obedience I showed before was just pretend.

"Don't mention illegitimate or legitimate children so often. Lu Yuan is also a member of the Lu family. If he becomes successful, he will be the glory of the Lu family." Duke Lu said coldly.

"No matter how successful he is, can he compare to Heng'er? Our Heng'er is the youngest number one scholar in the Yong Dynasty." Old Madam Lu said proudly.

Duke Lu's face grew a little colder, and when Lu Heng was mentioned, the anger that he had suppressed with great difficulty rose up again.

If Lu Heng hadn't had the unclear relationship with the Song guy, Shen Suian wouldn't have wanted to cancel the engagement, and Lu Heng naturally wouldn't have married the princess.

The laws of this dynasty stipulate that a prince consort cannot participate in state affairs, so how can he enter the cabinet and become a prime minister?

All the expectations for Lu Heng over the years are now in vain.

"I'll say it again, Shen Suian is the eldest daughter of the Shen family, not some impoverished family. If there's still someone in the family who doesn't treat her as the eldest lady, don't blame me for being ruthless." Duke Lu said in a deep voice.

Seeing that he was angry, Mrs. Lu naturally didn't dare to say anything bad about Shen Suian.

In her heart, she just resented Shen Sui'an even more for being a troublemaker.

"The eldest young lady was wronged by you today. Please have someone send her some things as compensation." said Duke Lu.

Madam Lu was extremely unhappy. "She was not wronged in any way. She would have ten more complaints waiting for others to say."

Lord Lu just stared at her seriously.

"Okay, I'll have someone send her two rolls of silk later." Old Madam Lu curled her lips.

“Also send some supplements over, so as not to disappoint others.” Lord Lu said sternly.

"I understand." Madam Lu felt as if a piece of flesh had been cut out of her chest.

She wouldn't feel bad giving it to any younger generation, but to Shen Sui'an? She would be so angry that she couldn't sleep tonight.

Lord Lu glanced at Old Madam Lu. Having been married for so many years, he certainly understood that the old woman was reluctant to let go, but she was short-sighted and foolish and didn't realize it.

If Lu Heng was still the Minister of the Court, he would naturally not value Lu Yuan, but the situation is different now.

He also hoped to restore the prestige of the Duke's Mansion through Lu Yuan.

However, after so many years, their relationship with Lu Yuan has become mediocre. It will take time and opportunity to mend it.

And Shen Suian is the best opportunity between them and Lu Yuan.

Shen Sui'an was helped out of the upper room. All the servants in the mansion saw that the eldest young lady entered the upper room in high spirits, and looked pale and weak when she came out.

Everyone was talking behind her back, wondering if the eldest young lady had been tortured in the upper room.

She is a new bride. What could she do wrong to anger the old lady?

"What old lady? I saw the second wife leave angrily today. I'm afraid it was the second wife who was angry."

"They're just one room apart, but the Second Madam actually treats the First Madam like this."

"If the eldest young master comes back, I wonder if he will seek justice for the eldest young lady."

"..."

No matter what people outside were saying, as soon as the frail Shen Sui'an returned to Danboyuan, her spirits instantly improved.

"Have the kitchen make some tofu and fish soup tonight. Fish soup is perfect for this weather." Shen Sui'an ordered, "And make some three-fresh duck. Just watch and stir-fry two dishes."

Mu Jin whispered, "Madam, are you really okay? Didn't the doctor say you were too frightened?"

Shen Suian's dark and lively eyes rolled. Yes, that court doctor was really good at talking. She was clearly pretending to faint, but he could still make up an excuse for her that she was too frightened.

She guessed that this court doctor was most likely Lu Yuan's man, otherwise why would he cooperate with her and lie with his eyes open.

"Actually... why didn't the young lady take the opportunity to seize the housekeeper's power today?" Ban Jian asked in confusion.

Shen Sui'an blew away the tea foam, took a sip of hot tea, and felt warm all over.

"Look at who in the family is easy to get along with. If I really become the housekeeper at this time, it would be a thankless job. They would definitely make things difficult for me. Who can I rely on to support me?"

"Young Master? It's not easy for him to stay in this family. Let's not cause trouble for him."

Lu Yuan was like a marginal figure in the Lu family, especially in his previous life, he had not even gotten married and no one arranged his wedding for him.

It’s one thing not to see him on ordinary days, but no one even thinks of him during the New Year.

Shen Sui'an once lamented that he didn't know how lonely Lu Yuan was when he died.

It’s a pity that she didn’t know how he died, otherwise she could have helped him avoid disaster.

In her previous life, she herself was in deep trouble and had no intention of caring about others, so she really knew very little about Lu Yuan.

"Madam, Mother Zheng who is with the old lady is here." Sui Jin walked in and whispered.

Shen Sui'an lay down on the couch and said, "Please come in, Madam Zheng."

Behind Mother Zheng were two little maids, one holding two pieces of silk that were not very fashionable and looked old-fashioned, and the other holding two brocade boxes.

"Greetings, Madam." Mother Zheng had a blank expression on her face, but her eyes swept around the room.

Haha, I really can't believe that there are so many valuable ornaments in the eldest young lady's room, and they don't look tacky at all, making people feel both noble and comfortable.

It is said that the eldest young lady's dowry is generous, and now it turns out to be true.

"Mother Zheng, did the old lady give any instructions? I feel so heavy that I can't get up. Just tell me what you want to say." Shen Sui'an said softly.

Madam Zheng's mouth twitched. "The old lady is the most considerate and loving to the younger generation. She knew that the eldest young lady was frightened just now, so she specially asked the old servant to send some supplements to the eldest young lady. As well as this brocade, the old lady was reluctant to give it to others, and only gave two pieces to the eldest young lady."

Shen Suian curled his lips and smiled. Flowered satin was certainly a good thing, but it was just that these two pieces of flowered satin had been stored for who knows how long, and the patterns were already outdated.

"I am not in good health and I feel sorry for making the old lady worry about me. This embroidered satin is precious, how can I accept it? Mother Zheng, please take it back and return it to the old lady for me." After Shen Sui'an finished speaking, he held his head and kept saying that he felt dizzy.

Even if Mother Zheng wanted to say a few more words, she couldn't.

"Since it was given by the old lady to the eldest young lady, there is no reason for me to take it back." Mother Zheng raised her hand, and the two little maids put down the things in their hands.

"I hope the eldest young lady recovers soon." Mother Zheng smiled wryly, bowed and left.

Mu Jin stepped forward and opened the brocade box, frowning and saying, "Madam, this bird's nest is broken."

Shen Suian chuckled. The old lady was still as narrow-minded and thin-skinned as before. Not only was she short-sighted, but she was also stingy and loved to take advantage of others.

Today she sent Mother Zheng to visit her room and give her these few shabby things. After a while, she will definitely find ways to get more things back from her.

"Put the things away first, they may be needed later." Shen Sui'an said.