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

Lu Yuan's rare day off did not allow him to spend time with Shen Sui'an as he wished.

Shen Jianglin went to the Pacification Office to find him again.

This time, he simply refused to leave the Zhenfu Division and was determined to see Lu Yuan.

On the way back, Lu Yuan had already learned that the Cheng family had occupied Shen Sui'an's fertile land, and he had ordered severe punishment.

"The Cheng family can't be considered as a legitimate relative of my father-in-law. He goes to the Pacification Office every day. It's really..." Lu Yuan wanted to curse him for being stupid, but since the other party was his father-in-law, he held back.

Shen Sui'an frowned: "Won't the Censorate impeach him? Why are they so kind to him?"

As far as she knew, the Censorate's mouth was sharper than a knife and they kept a close eye on the personal morality of court officials, so why were they so tolerant of Shen Jianglin?

"There are also the old master's former disciples in the Censorate, so everyone should give him face." Lu Yuan said implicitly.

In fact, he didn't want to see Old Master Shen's reputation ruined by Shen Jianglin.

Shen Sui'an: "Isn't what he did now shameful enough?"

"Husband, you must handle your business impartially and don't let him make a bigger mistake and bring further shame to our grandfather," Shen Sui'an said.

Lu Yuan nodded slightly, "I'll go see my father-in-law."

"it is good."

In fact, Shen Sui'an is also busy meeting the manager of the village today, and can only go back to her parents' home when she is free tomorrow.

Lu Yuan held her cheek and kissed her a few times, "I wanted to take you out today."

"It won't be too late to go next time my husband is on leave." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

Not long after Lu Yuan left, the two concubines came to pay their respects.

Aunt Guan looked around but didn't see Lu Yuan. She couldn't hide the disappointment on her face.

"Greetings, Madam." Aunt Lin bowed with a smile on her face.

"Hello, Madam." Aunt Guan came to her senses and followed suit.

Shen Sui'an said with a smile, "What a coincidence, you guys came just after my husband left."

Aunt Guan pursed her lips and sneered, "Madam, you don't want us to see your husband, right?"

"The eldest young lady didn't close your door or tie your legs, so why doesn't she let you see the eldest young master?" Mu Jin asked sharply when Shen Suian silently picked up the teacup.

Aunt Guan raised her eyes and glared at Mu Jin.

"Madam, I am also concerned about my husband. In the past, when he came back from going out, he would come to my room and sit for a while. I didn't see him this time, and I was worried that he might be injured..." said Aunt Guan.

Shen Sui'an smiled, "Aunt Guan, you're worrying too much. My husband is not injured. If you want to see him, I'll tell him when he comes back."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Aunt Lin's eyes as she looked at Aunt Guan.

Saying such things in front of the eldest young lady was clearly intended to cause her to misunderstand.

"With the eldest young lady around, everything will be fine for the young master," said Aunt Lin.

"That depends on whether you are willing to let us see our husband. If the eldest young lady doesn't let us see him, how can we see him?" Aunt Guan said in a low voice.

Shen Sui'an saw Aunt Guan's resentful and unwilling expression.

Lu Yuan said that he just wanted to provide Aunt Guan with a shelter, but Aunt Guan wanted more.

Every time she met Aunt Guan, Aunt Guan always looked at her with resentment, as if she had snatched Lu Yuan away.

"Aunt Guan, if you really want to see your husband, you can ask your maid to invite him. If he wants to see you, he will naturally come to you. You don't have to show this expression in front of me every time."

"I don't owe you anything." Shen Suian said lightly.

No one likes to see a depressed and resentful face.

Shen Sui'an felt that Aunt Guan did not see her own situation clearly. The fact that she could not get Lu Yuan's affection was a problem between her and Lu Yuan and had nothing to do with Shen Sui'an.

Aunt Guan's eyes were red. "My husband and I have known each other for many years. Although we cannot be considered childhood sweethearts, I know him better than the eldest young lady. In the past, my husband often came to my room, but now..."

She lowered her head and said, "I'm just not used to it. Please forgive me, Madam."

Shen Sui'an felt extremely annoyed. She really didn't want to waste time listening to Aunt Guan's instigation.

"I understand. You'll have to get used to it slowly," Shen Sui'an said.

Aunt Guan bit her lip, feeling indignant.

"If you have nothing else, go back. I still have things to do." Shen Suian served tea and saw the guest off.

"Madam, I'll take my leave now." Aunt Lin stood up quickly.

Aunt Guan had no choice but to leave with him.

After leaving Danbo Courtyard, Aunt Guan spat at Aunt Lin's back, "You are so pretentious and trying to please me, but I can't give you a bit of my favor."

Aunt Lin turned around and looked at Aunt Guan with contempt, "I am just an aunt. I live in the Lu family relying on the master and the mistress. Don't you understand your own identity?"

"You always elevate yourself by relying on that little favor, but that requires others to think highly of you."

"You..." Aunt Guan was extremely angry.

Aunt Lin ignored her and walked gracefully towards the garden.

She used to be a maid of Concubine Yao. Now Princess Guangning is also in the Duke's Mansion, and as an old servant, she should go and pay her respects no matter what.

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Shen Sui'an met with the managers of each farm and re-arranged the rules for them, and corrected all the bad habits that were previously introduced by Manager Liu.

With the previous example of Liu Chaoshui being arrested and taken to the Zhenfu Division, none of these managers dared to play any ulterior motives.

By the time everyone had finished their assignment, half a day had passed.

Shen Sui'an pinched his shoulders and said, "I'm so tired."

It's really strange. When she was in charge of the household affairs in her previous life, everyone in the warehouse, kitchen, gatehouse and other places had to come to her for instructions, and they would ask her how to deal with even the smallest matters.

She never seems to get tired.

No, even if she is very tired, she cannot complain.

It’s more comfortable now. She only needs to take care of her own private property. Everything else in the Lu family has nothing to do with her.

"Zhuangzi's issue has finally been resolved. From now on, the income from all places will be stable." Shen Sui'an was flipping through her account book.

These were her dowry, some of which were left to her by her mother.

In the past few years in Shen Jianglin's hands, the company actually suffered a lot of losses.

"Qingluo, if I let you go out and do business for me outside, would you dare?" Shen Suian looked up at Qingluo.

"Madam, but... I have never done business before." Qingluo's biggest dream is to take over a shop and become the shopkeeper herself.

Shen Sui'an: "I'm not asking you to be the shopkeeper from the beginning. You have to go out and learn."

"I'll take you to see someone in two days. You'll stay with her then. When you become a master, you'll be able to be your own boss."

She had to prepare for her future. If Lu Yuan's early death was unchangeable, she certainly could not continue to stay in the Lu family.

I don't want to stay in Shangjing either.

Over the years, she only learned how to be a lady from a wealthy family, and she didn't have the skills to support herself outside.

But she can use the memories of her past life to create a prosperous future for herself.