CH 3

“I have already prepared the gift list for Rong An Mansion Old Madam’s birthday and the full moon ceremony of Cheng Wang’s grandson next month. Mother, please take a look at this gift list.” Fang Shi presented the prepared gift list.

The eldest princess took the outline and scanned it. Just as she was thinking about what Fang Shi said, she paused for a moment, then changed the subject and forwarded the gift list to Shen Xin Yan: “Shen Shi, come and take a look at this list.”

Fang Shi withdrew her hand that was going to take the list without a trace.

Shen Xin Yan nodded and took the gift list. She read it carefully from beginning to end. Then she said calmly: “The list proposed by my sister-in-law is quite good. There is nothing wrong with Rong An Mansion. It’s just that this list for the full moon ceremony of Cheng Wang’s eldest grandson is very inappropriate.”

Fang Shi’s eyes sank. There was a bit of displeasure on her face, but she tried to suppress it in her heart.

“Oh? Then what do you think is wrong?” The eldest princess raised her eyebrows and asked with great interest.

“If second sister-in-law feels that there is something wrong, let’s say it outright. So that I can learn from my sister-in-law.” Fang Shi said with a half-smile.

An ignorant woman who has never been in charge of the family and only eats, drinks and dresses up, how can she know the relationship between people? She just wants to take the opportunity to step on her face.

Yang Shi looked at Fang Shi, and then at Shen Xin Yan. A smile flashed in her eyes.

Yo, is this clay figurine Shen finally going to show off her power?

Shen Xin Yan glanced meaningfully at Fang Shi. Then she said slowly: “Sister-in-law has been in charge of the family for many years. These human relationships are just easy for you and they are handled properly. It’s just that for many years, the eldest sister-in-law has lived in a secluded place. With the ladies of the noble family, there is very little contact. Naturally it is not clear that although the eldest grandson of Chen Wang has the word ‘di’, but in fact, he is not from the princess consort. It is just recorded in the name of the princess consort.”

Fang Shi’s heart squeaked. She instantly understood where she was wrong with this list. Her face changed all of a sudden.

Although the named direct son is also called the direct son, after all, it is different from the direct son of the eight classics. This dynasty stipulates that if the surnamed heir wants to inherit the title of the family, it must be done with a decree.

And the gift list she prepared was completely based on the royal family’s legitimate son.

“It was daughter-in-law who was negligent. Thanks to my second sister-in-law for reminding me.” No matter how uncomfortable she was, she was wrong. Fang Shi hurriedly got up, apologized to the eldest princess with a face of shame, and sincerely thanked Shen Xin Yan.

“It’s good to change it. You just don’t know the reason for this omission.” The eldest princess said warmly.

“Yes, my daughter-in-law will try again.” Fang Shi’s head dropped even lower.

It was the first time in her life that she had made such a low-level mistake. And Shen Xin Yan, whom she had despised, pointed it out. It was really embarrassing for Fang Shi.

In particular, Shen Xin Yan’s words, “You have lived in seclusion for many years, have little contact with the ladies of various noble families”, which is no less than a slap directly on her face.

The headmistress of the noble family, in addition to handling the affairs of the house, also has to deal with the female relatives of the various houses. But she was a young woman whose husband had died. Although this Dynasty was not very demanding of widows, famous families regarded young widowed women as ominous. They were unwilling to deal with them more. This is also why Fang Shi does not know that the eldest grandson of Chen Wang is not a legitimate direct descendant.

“Oh, thanks to eldest sister-in-law always doing things properly. She knew that she has to come and ask my mother to give her instructions first. So a misunderstanding can be avoided. Otherwise, if this gift is sent out, it will not look good. Instead, it will cause trouble between the prince and princess consort Chen. It’s not worth the work!” Yang patted his chest with joy, but he couldn’t hide the look of a good show on his face.

This was the first time I saw the well-rounded sister-in-law choked up. If she didn’t take the opportunity to add a little more obstruction, it would be a waste of this good show!

“Don’t let you talk nonsense about the family affairs of the Wang Fu. Don’t you know the truth that calamity comes out of your mouth?!” The eldest princess frowned and gave Yang Shi a displeased look.

Yang Shi was suffocated. Her face was a little embarrassed. But she quickly covered it up and said hurriedly: “Mother taught it very well. It was the daughter-in-law who was careless.”

“Sister-in-law has always been in charge of the family. Everything is done well. But I am a little puzzled about one thing. I heard that my yard has exceeded the cost for this month. I can’t even eat the bird’s nest porridge. But I carefully checked the booklet in my room, but I don’t know where this cost came from. So I asked my sister-in-law to give me some pointers.” Shen Xin Yan pretended not to notice the subtle atmosphere between Fang Shi and Yang Shi, straightened her waist and asked seriously.

For a time, the eyes of everyone in the room fell on her, especially the eldest princess, whose face was even more difficult to hide the surprise.

This second daughter-in-law is indeed a little different today.

No wonder she felt this way. It’s because Shen Xin Yan has always been a sullen gourd. No matter what unpleasant thing she encounters, she will only hold it in her heart, not to mention ask for an explanation in person.

Yang Shi was surprised. She was even more excited.

I don’t know what kind of medicine Shen Shi took wrong today. She took the initiative to face Fang Shi again and again.

How could the Yang Shi not know that the eldest princess just taught herself a lesson because she also wanted to protect the Fang family? Now she wants to see, when the two daughters-in-law of the direct lines meet, which one will she protect?

Fang Shi was stunned. She didn’t expect that Shen Xin Yan would take the initiative to find her. But she was not Yang Shi. She quickly recovered and said unhurriedly: “Our imperial duke mansion is also a wealthy family. A mere bowl of bird’s nest porridge, how can’t you afford it? Although each room in the government has a fixed monthly fee, Fu Ning Courtyard is now the courtyard of the prince. As for what the second sister-in-law said, I think the servants are not paying attention to what they do. I will check it out when I go back. Then I will give the second sister-in-law an explanation! ”

Fang Shi’s answer is wonderful! She didn’t almost directly say, “Your Fu Ning Courtyard is now the residence of the prince. With a high status, it’s just you bully others. How can others bully you?!”

Tsk Tsk. What a grievance! What a righteous sister-in-law!

Since Shen Xin Yan mentioned this matter in person, she didn’t intend to let Fang Shi dodge it. So she ignored her reply. She cleared her throat and said with a half-smile: “Sister-in-law doesn’t understand what I mean. I just want to make it clear. This cost of Fu Ning Courtyard, where does the overpayment come from? Why is it so different from the booklet that I have?”

After a pause, she said solemnly, “Besides, there are rules and regulations. Fu Ning Courtyard is the residence of the prince. But it is also a part of the mansion. It is necessary to follow the rules of the mansion. What should be used and should not be used should be spoken following the rules. Therefore, what my sister-in-law just said ‘Fu Ning Courtyard is occasionally out of the norm. It will never happen. ‘There will be no shortage for the prince’s expanse.’ I can’t agree with this!”

Fang Shi’s face was a little ugly when she was refuted, but the other party’s words were reasonable. She couldn’t say anything for a while.

The eldest princess frowned even tighter. How could she not feel the struggle between the eldest daughter-in-law and the second daughter-in-law? Now she was a little awkward.

“Since that’s the case, I won’t hide it from my second sister-in-law. It’s not wrong to think about the expenses in the courtyard recorded in the booklet on the second sister-in-law’s hand. It’s just that the second sister-in-law doesn’t know. Not long ago, the second brother withdrew a hundred taels from the public. This account is recorded in the Fu Ning Courtyard.” Fang Shi was annoyed by her pressing step by step, paused for a while, and said again with no expression.

“Second brother and you are husband and wife. Could it be that he never mentioned this to you? It’s not my sister-in-law who talks too much. It’s just that second sister-in-law, as a wife, you have to spend more time on your husband.”

Shen Xin Yan was stunned by Fang Shi’s sneering eyes. But she restrained her expression and solemnly retorted: “I do not know about this matter. It is also my negligence. However, there are also inappropriate behaviours for my sister-in-law. Let me ask my sister-in-law. Where did he spend the money?”

Fang Shi was suddenly dumbfounded. She said with a bit of embarrassment: “If even you, the wife, don’t know, how do I know?! ”

” That’s right! The price has a free and easy temperament. He is honest and generous. He has always regarded money as insignificant. But now he suddenly wants to withdraw such a large sum of money, and my sister-in-law agrees without asking the reason. This move is very inappropriate and is suspected of being unfair. Today I give money to the prince without reason, what if others want to withdraw money tomorrow? Could it be that because the prince is the prince, you can allow him? But others are not allowed to do so?”

Fang Shi was stunned. After a while, she said angrily, “He is the prince. He wants to withdraw silver taels. Can I still block him?!”

As soon as she said the words, she knew that it was bad. She quickly looked at the eldest princess who was silent all this time. As expected, she saw the eldest princess’s face sinking.

Others can say this. But she absolutely can’t say it, especially in front of the eldest princess.

She opened her mouth to say something to make amends. But Shen Xin Yan didn’t give her this chance. She got up and knelt in front of the eldest princess, and said sincerely: “If this is the case, the elder sister-in-law is only wrong on one point. But the daughter-in-law is wrong on nine points. Just as my sister-in-law said, since I am a wife, I have to put my husband first in everything. Now, this incident is all because my daughter-in-law ignores the prince on weekdays. My daughter-in-law knows that the mistake has been made. But the husband and wife are one. This 100 taels will be deducted from the monthly records of the daughter-in-law and the prince.”

“From now on, the daughter-in-law will learn from this. Put the prince first in everything, and consider everything for the prince!”

The eldest princess couldn’t say the words of reproach anymore. After a moment, she said indifferently: “Get up. You can understand this level.”

This is to let it go lightly.

But this is not Shen Xin Yan’s ultimate goal.

She raised her eyes and met the eldest princess’ already-somewhat-displeased face. She said sincerely: “There is something else. My daughter-in-law would like to ask my mother to point me.”

The eldest princess frowned even more. Her intuitions told her that what this daughter-in-law said next would not be good words. But before she could answer, Shen Xin Yan had already said it herself.

“Although the money in the government is allotted to each court, the money is still in the hands of the public, and cannot be allocated by each court. My daughter-in-law feels that this move is quite inappropriate and causes trouble for the public. Not to mention, it is easy to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.”

Yang Shi’s eyes suddenly lit up. She instantly understood what she meant.

If this happens, it will not only benefit Shen Shi!

Thinking of this, she hurriedly said: “Second sister-in-law’s words are very true. Since the money is distributed to various places, the money is naturally controlled by each place itself. It’s just right!”

Shen Xin Yan simply threw a heavy punch.

“For example, how can a sister-in-law still manage the money in the brother-in-law’s yard!”

“Presumptuous!!”