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

"Madam, the old lady and the first wife have already gone out, and they didn't even send anyone to call you." Mu Jin felt sorry for her daughter.

"It's better if she doesn't come to call me. I don't want to ride in a carriage with her." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

"Did the second wife also go to the banquet?"

Ning Shuang came in holding a brocade box, "The Second Madam said she caught a cold today, so she won't go to the banquet."

Shen Suian smiled, probably because he was afraid of meeting Young Master Yao.

"The Fourth Young Master is still under house arrest?" Shen Sui'an asked.

"Yes, the Duke's trusted guards guard the door and don't let him go out. He studies in the room every day." Ban Jian said.

Shen Sui'an put on the blue jade earrings with kingfisher feathers and pearls, looked at her bright self in the full-length mirror, and said with satisfaction, "Okay, let's go celebrate the birthday."

She was wearing a water blue satin gown with ten-pattern rose flowers on it today. The color was eye-catching, making her skin look even whiter. She had a bright face to begin with, but her clear and calm eyes made her look more dignified and dignified.

In the past, in order to avoid people thinking that she was too bright, she always liked to wear simple and elegant clothes.

She now wears whatever she likes.

When we arrived at Yao's house, it was already full of guests.

Old Madam Yao has always loved lively occasions. Every year on her birthday she would invite guests to a banquet and also invite a troupe to perform plays at home for a whole day.

"Mrs. Lu."

A young woman in a lotus green silk skirt with a pattern of curved water and brocade came over with a smile, "I was just wondering where this beautiful lady came from who looks so familiar, it turns out to be Madam Lu."

Shen Sui'an bowed: "Mrs. Yao."

This is Wu, the granddaughter-in-law of the second branch of the Yao family. She is a very good person at dealing with people. Now, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Yao from the second branch of the Yao family, are in charge of the household chores together.

Old Madam Yao is from the first wife's family. She has only one son, Young Master Yao. However, her son is still young and she is not young anymore, so she lets someone from the second wife take care of the household.

Mrs. Yao's mother-in-law passed away a few years ago, and she now treats Mrs. Yao as her mother-in-law.

"Our old lady was just talking about you to others. Come with me." Mrs. Wu took Shen Suian's hand affectionately and walked towards the banquet room.

"Your grandmother and your wife are here. Look at your wife's belly. There must be good news. You will have a little brother soon."

Shen Sui'an's eyes lit up, "My grandmother and my wife are here?"

"Yes, your second sister is here too. I haven't seen your sister for a long time. She has grown more beautiful." Mrs. Wu said.

Shen Siyi? Wasn't she grounded?

Could it be that the person he brought was Shen Siyao?

Shen Sui'an was doubtful. When she came to the banquet room and saw Shen Siyi and Lu Yan together, her eyes darkened.

"Is this Commander Lu's daughter-in-law?" Old Madam Yao looked at Shen Sui'an with a smile, and took the initiative to reach out and pull her to her side.

Turning to look at Old Madam Shen, she said, "You have raised your granddaughter so well. It's really a good thing for Lu Yuan."

Old Madam Shen looked at Shen Sui'an with a smile, "You're too kind. My granddaughter looks well-behaved, but she's actually very stubborn sometimes."

"There's nothing wrong with being stubborn. It means you have persistence," said Old Lady Yao.

"Mrs. Yao, I wish you a long life and happiness as vast as the East Sea." Shen Suian smiled brightly and spoke the blessing respectfully and generously.

"Okay, okay." Old Madam Yao smiled and nodded.

"Wow, what an exquisite Buddha amulet." When Mrs. Yao saw the birthday gift sent by Shen Suian, she brought it to Old Madam Yao.

Old Madam Yao was delighted when she saw the amulet. "Did you get this from Nan Fo Temple?"

Shen Sui'an: "Yes, the old lady has a good eye. The abbot of Nan Fo Temple said that this amulet only recognizes the destined person. Yesterday, when I went to the storehouse to choose a birthday gift, this amulet appeared in front of me."

"Isn't it fate with the old lady?"

Old Madam Yao smiled happily, and her original three-point liking for Shen Sui'an increased to seven-point.

Shen Siyi, who was sitting below, was so angry when she saw this scene that she almost tore her silk handkerchief into pieces.

"You're good at flattering others." She snorted.

"Don't worry, she'll cry soon." Lu Yan lowered her voice, "Did you bring the things I asked you to bring?"

Shen Siyi's eyes lit up instantly when she thought about seeing Shen Sui'an in trouble soon. "I brought it. I finally got it from her old yard."

Lu Yan shook her hand and said, "Well done."

As more people came to celebrate her birthday, Shen Sui'an returned to her seat.

Sitting right between Lu Yan and Princess Guangning.

However, not long after she sat down, Qu Qingli came over to her and pulled her outside to talk.

"Luckily you're here. It's really boring. Guangning is so annoying. We were playing pot tossing, but she said it wasn't fun, and now no one dares to play anymore."

Shen Sui'an: "If she doesn't think it's fun, then don't play it. Why is she stopping others from playing?"

"They are just a bunch of people who curry favor with the powerful." Qu Qingli snorted.

"Did Madam Qu come today?" Shen Sui'an asked.

Although Empress Qu and Imperial Concubine Yao did not have a good relationship, the Yao and Qu families still maintained a superficial harmony and visited each other at festival banquets.

"Grandma was in a bad mood, so she didn't come today." Qu Qingli said dejectedly.

"I didn't want to come at first, but my grandmother insisted that I come with my mother."

Shen Sui'an was surprised: "What happened to the old lady?"

"Marquis Anli has been convicted and his crimes have been proven. The emperor has stripped him of his title. For the sake of the Qu family, he has been spared from death, but will be exiled 3,000 miles to the northwestern border," said Qu Qingli.

"When did it happen?" Shen Sui'an was suddenly shocked.

Qu Qingli: "It was reported from the palace yesterday, but the emperor hasn't officially announced it to the world yet."

Shen Sui'an held her hand tightly and said, "I will go to visit the old lady tomorrow."

She was afraid that the case of Marquis Anli would involve the Qu family. She had realized it last time that, except for the old lady, everyone else in the Qu family was raised in ignorance and had no idea that the Qu family was no longer the same Qu family as before.

If they continue to rely on the Queen Mother and the Empress to enjoy wealth and glory forever, then they are too naive.

"Sui Sui, will our Qu family... become like Marquis An Li?" Qu Qingli shuddered and held Shen Sui'an's hand tightly in fear.

"No, you haven't done as many wrong things as An Lihou." Shen Sui'an comforted her.

"Madam, Miss Qu, the banquet is about to begin." The maid came over and invited them to take their seats.

Qiu Kui, Jiang's personal maid, came to Shen Sui'an and said, "Miss, Madam asked me to remind you."

"The second young lady came to the banquet because she received an invitation from Princess Guangning."

"She also came to your room yesterday."

Although Shen Siyi was confined to the house by Aunt Cheng, Shen Jianglin would release her no matter what because of the princess' invitation.

Shen Sui'an nodded gently, "I understand, let Madam rest assured."

As soon as I returned to the banquet table and sat down, Shen Siyi came over.

"Sister, I was ignorant before. I have been confined at home these days. I have come to my senses now. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive me once."

"I toast to my sister."