"Mingzhu is here! Come and sit here with your aunt!"
Shen Miaomiao greeted Shen Mingzhu warmly, making it seem as if the two had a very good relationship.
"Oh my, you've grown into a beautiful young lady! Fortunately, you're lucky enough to be betrothed to the Crown Prince. It's truly an honour for the Shen family and a great fortune for you."
[Guagua, why do I feel so uncomfortable hearing that!]
[Host, she's implying that you've gotten incredibly lucky and been betrothed to the Crown Prince!]
[Pah! She still has the nerve to be sarcastic in front of me. Back then, to marry the Duke's son, she didn't hesitate to jump into the lake and sacrifice her chastity to marry Si Jingshen. Don't think that everyone has forgotten after all these years!]
Has she forgotten how ugly things got back then?
As the four Shen brothers listened to their sister's heartfelt words, smiles unconsciously crept onto their faces.
My aunt is still the same as before.
"Little Aunt."
Shen Mingzhu stepped forward, gave a brief greeting, and then sat down in a chair.
This made Shen Miaomiao feel very uncomfortable!
What's wrong with this niece?
That's so rude!
She sat down before she even said anything?!
She looked at her mother at the head of the table, while the old lady, Madam Wang, simply closed her eyes, pretending not to see the subtle tension between her daughter and granddaughter.
[Guagua, what kind of expression is Shen Miaomiao making?]
[Host, you're the one who made her angry!]
[Guagua, you really know how to turn the tables! How did I upset her? She brought it on herself! Humph!]
[Haha, the host is right!]
Hearing Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words, Shen's mother felt delighted.
Her sister-in-law was no pushover, and seeing her get the short end of the stick in front of Mingzhu made her feel incredibly pleased.
Serves you right!
Seeing that her mother ignored her, Shen Miaomiao turned her anger towards Mingzhu mother.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not trying to criticize you, but Mingzhu is now the Crown Princess, yet she still acts like she does before. That won't do! What will people think of our Changping Marquis's residence when she goes out? We need to find a nanny from the palace to properly teach her manners."
Mother Shen smiled indifferently and looked at Shen Miaomiao, saying...
"Little sister, you really are a worrier. Even after being married for so many years, you still care so much about your family. Don't worry, Mingzhu is doing very well. I will take good care of her."
The implication is that you are a married daughter, so don't go back to your parents' home and meddle in their affairs!
[Hahaha~~~ Guagua, look! Shen Miaomiao is about to turn into a pufferfish from anger!]
The four Shen brothers looked at Shen Miaomiao, and sure enough, their aunt's cheeks were puffed up with anger, making her look just like a pufferfish.
Soon, the maid Cui'er came to report that Shen Jiaojiao had arrived!
[Guagua, I think I smell something awful again!]
Oh my, Grandma is so happy! She loves this flavour the most!
The four Shen brothers: ...
Grandmother's love is so special!
I can't say I'm impressed!
Mother Shen frowned.
Really!
We have a tough battle to fight today!
She had already spoken with her sons beforehand.
Seeing the radiant Shen Jiaojiao, the old lady Wang burst into laughter.
"Jiaojiao is here! Come quickly! Come to Grandma's side!"
"Grandma's little darling has been wronged!"
Mother Shen: ...
"Mother, look at what you're saying! Jiaojiao is married into the Xuan Prince's mansion; she's enjoying a life of luxury!"
Upon hearing this, the old lady, Madam Wang, immediately said...
"Yes, yes, yes! Look at what I'm saying, I just feel sorry for my Jiaojiao. I haven't seen our Jiaojiao in so long, I really miss her!"
"Grandmother, may your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain!"
After saying that, she handed over a brocade box.
The old lady opened it and saw a white jade Guanyin statue.
"Ohhhhhh."
"Jiaojiao is so thoughtful!"
After saying that, she gave Shen Mingzhu a meaningful look.
Shen Mingzhu sat there oblivious to the old lady Wang's subtle actions.
Shen Qinglan greatly admired her younger sister's unruly demeanour; a daughter of the Shen family should be like this!
[Guagua, what do you think about me bringing out the imperial gold medal when the old lady is at her happiest? Then I can give them a good talk about etiquette and manners. I'm sure they'll love it.]
[Host, this is a good idea!]
"Grandmother, Brother Yunxuan has also come to celebrate your birthday today."
"Wow, good! Good! Good!l!"
The old lady, Madam Wang, couldn't stop smiling.
After hearing this, Shen Miaomiao silently picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea.
Although the celebration of the mother's birthday was kept low-key, the fact that the second prince could attend was a great honour.
[Guagua, give me a melon to whet my appetite first. We'll show them the power of this imperial gold medal later.]
Okay~~~
Upon hearing this, Shen's mother and her four older brothers immediately perked up.
They love gossip, whether it's big or small gossip.
[Host, your aunt just gave her husband's eighteenth concubine, Consort Lan, a severe beating before she arrived, saying it was to add some festive cheer to today's auspicious day! However, she didn't have Consort Lan beaten to death; she kept her alive with ginseng soup because it's the old lady Wang's birthday today, and killing is forbidden. She'll throw her out of the Duke's mansion tomorrow!]
Wow, Guagua, she's so vicious!
The old lady, Madam Wang, stared wide-eyed at her daughter.
How could Miaomiao act so viciously?
Is this still the same little girl who used to snuggle into her arms and beg for a candy figurine?
Mother Shen couldn't help but gasp, her eyes filled with a hint of wariness as she looked at Shen Miaomiao.
[Host, be careful. Your aunt is petty and narrow-minded. Anyone who offends her never ends well. Unfortunately, you've already offended her!]
[Guagua, you really underestimate me! Do you think I'm afraid of her? I'm wearing Swift Boots, a defensive robe, and a protective jade necklace. Most importantly, I have my guardian beast, the cat master. If she dares to have any wicked thoughts, she'll be in big trouble!]
Meow meow~~~ Here I come!
The cat strolled over leisurely and lightly leapt into Shen Mingzhu's arms.
"My feline overlord, you're here!"
Upon hearing Shen Mingzhu's address, Shen Miaomiao's face immediately fell!
My feline overlord!
That beast dares to use the same pronunciation as her!
Swish! ! !
Shen Miaomiao glared at her feline master.
Si Yunyao saw through her mother's thoughts and spoke sarcastically.
"Cousin, look at you! Treating an animal like a master, calling it a 'cat master,' isn't that something people will laugh at you for!"
"Oh? Cousin Yun Yao, I had no idea that His Majesty's personally certified cat master had become a joke? Go out and see who dares to look down on our cat master!"
Meow meow~~~ "I want to burn all her hair off.
Shen Mingzhu gently patted her feline overlord.
When Si Yunyao heard that Emperor Jingyuan had personally certified it, how could a young girl who had not yet reached marriageable age know?
Seeing her daughter get the short end of the stick, Shen Miaomiao immediately chimed in to help.
"Mingzhu, now that you are an official, you are started acting like one at home too, trying to drag His Majesty into everything."
After speaking, she looked at Mother Shen, who was diagonally opposite her.
"Sister-in-law, even though you're busy, you should keep a closer eye on Mingzhu. Otherwise, if someone says something to her, she'll use His Majesty's name to say all sorts of things, and she'll get into big trouble for the family sooner or later."
"Miaomiao, Mingzhu is right! Your brother knows about this, too!"
Mother Shen; Yes Yes Yes, he even took it to the court.
Hearing her mother's words, Shen Miaomiao's heart skipped a beat.
It seems that Shen Mingzhu is more difficult to deal with than I imagined!
The eldest branch of the Shen family is now protecting her!