Nowadays, the situation of the Lian Family is clear to anyone with eyes. Their foundation is the imperial-bestowed archway, and the younger generation at ho is promising, visibly thriving, with limitless potential. For such a family, there is only flattery, affiliation, and befriending; no one would be so foolish as to oppose the Lian Family. Because doing so yields no benefit, only harm.
Therefore, to deal with Lian Manman, they can only act covertly, in secret.
For this reason, the mother and daughter of the Qian Family chose Yan Daopo to act as their knife. Their original plan was to have Yan Daopo lure Lian Manman outside and set a trap to ruin her maiden reputation. However, what they did not anticipate was that Lian Manman held no regard for Yan Daopo; she had never even visited Yan Daopo’s Taoist Temple. Furthermore, whenever she went out, her entourage was ticulously strict, leaving no opportunity for exploitation.
Rumors have already spread in Prefecture City about the impending marriage alliance between the Shen and Lian Families. Shen Liu went to the capital, with news saying he seeks the Emperor’s and Empress’s decree for marriage. Qian Yuchan cried incessantly, and even Madam Qia grew anxious. Only then did they consult with Yan Daopo to devise a plan, since they couldn’t lure Lian Manman out, they would make her suffer greatly within the Lian Family.
Lian Manman is clever and holds no regard for Yan Daopo, hence directly targeting Lian Manman beca impossible. The three then focused on the kind-hearted and soft-hearted Lady Zhang, who trusted Yan Daopo.
"If she manages this affair, she will boast endlessly about it later," Qian Yuchan frowned and said to Madam Qia, "Mother, just looking at her irritates . See her appearance, how despicable! Calling her godmother disgusts for half a day."
"You child, if you can’t bear this, how can you rise above others later?" Madam Qia said, then coldly laughed, "No need to be irritated by her. Once she accomplishes this matter, we will not keep her... I have arranged everything."
"Mother, really?" Qian Yuchan said joyfully.
"How could it be false?" Madam Qia coldly laughed, "Keeping her will eventually lead to disaster. You will have good days ahead, how can you let soone get a handle on you?"
"Mother, I an the sa, just wanted to discuss with you, but you’ve already planned everything," Qian Yuchan laughed.
"People die for wealth, she won’t be considered wrongly accused," Madam Qia coldly said, "Let’s wait for good news before taking action..."
The mother and daughter exchanged smiles.
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Shen Mansion in the Prefecture City
Lian Manman’s carriage stopped at the Second Gate, and Shen Shi ca out with people to greet her. After a brief exchange, they walked arm-in-arm first to Grandma Shen San’s upper room.
Entering, Lian Manman hurriedly paid her respects to Grandma Shen San, who rose quickly to return the gesture, then led Lian Manman to sit on the couch, and they began to chat.
"On this trip back, is everything at ho alright?" Grandma Shen San asked Lian Manman, "Didn’t you say you’d return after visiting your cousin, how co you stayed for several days?"
"Everything is good at ho, my cousin and nephew’s family are safe and sound, thanks for your concern, Grandma," Lian Manman smiled as she answered, "Initially, I intended to return right after visiting my cousin, but since it’s almost year-end, the house and the estate have many affairs, which delayed for two days."
"That’s true," Grandma Shen San nodded, "not ntioning others, even our Third Master, he went to the estate these past two days, got caught up there, and couldn’t co back."
Third Master Shen is responsible for all affairs of the Prefecture City Shen Family, including nearby estates. Though there is a steward managing specific matters below, as the year-end approaches, Third Master Shen must personally inspect them.
"I dare not compare with the Third Master, the Third Master has important matters to attend," Lian Manman laughed, then had those accompanying her present two pots of fresh flowers, "My mother sends her regards to Grandma, she couldn’t co today due to commitnts, she’ll co another day to pay her respects. These pots of flowers are for Grandma to enjoy so freshness."
"You honour too much," Grandma Shen San laughed, carefully examining the flower pots, then had the little maid place them on the side table, "In winter’s cold weather, having these indoors makes one feel revitalized."
"How is your mother? I know she’s busy, planning a son’s marriage, how could she not be busy?" Grandma Shen San again laughed and said to Lian Manman.
"My mother often thinks of Grandma at ho. My brother’s marriage owes much to Grandma’s arrangents. We are not familiar with the marriage customs here in Prefecture City, and in the future, we will have many places to bother Grandma, and we ask that Grandma won’t mind the trouble," Lian Manman laughed and said.
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