The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Pei Qin was inexplicably warned and threatened by him, and immediately became angry, "Song Ming! Even though you are devoted to Pei Qin, she has been married to Mo Heng for many years. You should give up by now! Better take a good look at some maiden and set up your own family. Leave Pei Qin’s matters to her husband Mo Heng!" He had not married yet because of Pei Qin, and his family was clueless about the details, which made things difficult for her once, and now he had gotten worked up.

Shen Songming saw that he hadn’t understood what he meant at all. Considering he was an Elder Statesman, a Vice-premier, he had delegated household matters to Madam Shen, turning a blind eye to domestic quarrels, caring only about his power, status, and the affairs of the Imperial Court. Thinking of the intimate friend of Great-grandmother Shen who frequented his home, he didn’t bother to explain further and just dropped the statement, "I shall never marry in this lifetime!" before turning and leaving.

Shen Bi’s face turned grim with anger.

Madam Shen heard that he had called Shen Songming to talk and immediately came to ask, "Master! Is there some issue again?" She suspected it might have something to do with Mo Heng and Pei Qin again, as the New Emperor had just ascended the throne that very day, and he had sought Shen Songming as soon as he had finished his duties.

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Shen Bi thought back on the previous time when his family was unaware and had invited Pei Qin over in a manner that left her embarrassed. This time he informed her about Xiao Yong in advance and asked her to prep the family, "From now on, we cannot indulge in close relationships, nor should we oppose Pei Qin again."

Madam Shen was stunned for a good while, "The Crown Prince was actually raised by Pei Qin!?"

Shen Bi nodded in affirmation.

"I understand, Master. The family will arrange everything. Once the court situation stabilizes in a couple of days, I will personally send out an invitation for her to enjoy the plum blossoms," Madam Shen said. Although not fond of Pei Qin, given the current changing situation, Pei Qin and Mo Heng’s status meant that tripping them up could just be enough for her family to suffer. The Shen family, deep-rooted as it was, could not withstand the Emperor favoring their household.

Shen Bi thought for a moment and said, "Let mother send the invitation!" After the previous embarrassment, Pei Qin might be hesitant to come.