Chapter 202 Lin Xiaoniang's Mental Journey
"The person has already left. She knows the consequences of such a big thing and will definitely stay away from it." Xue Niang said.
"No." Lin Xiaoniang said, "I always feel uneasy. Only the dead can keep secrets. Let your husband go and do a clean job. Find a deep mountain or old forest to bury him."
Xue Niang's heart trembled, but facing Lin Xiaoniang's somewhat crazy eyes, she did not dare to refute and said, "Yes, I will go right away."
After saying this, he bowed and hurried away.
Lin Xiaoniang sat down, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, muttering, "You forced me to do this."
In the past, Sheng Hong liked her very much and always sided with her in everything.
But ever since Sheng Changbai was chosen as the prince's companion, her status has plummeted.
Sheng Hong told her that the emperor had heard that he favored his concubine over his wife, so he sent an angel to warn him, telling her not to overstep the boundaries in the future and to fulfill the duties of a concubine.
Lin Xiaoniang didn’t think much about it at first, but the more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong.
In the Sheng family, she was able to compete with Madam Wang, and her treatment in all aspects was no worse than that of some of the main wives.
It is indeed an overstep.
But this only happens within the Sheng family, and outsiders are not aware of it.
Sheng Hong would never let outsiders know that he favored his concubine beyond etiquette, and Madam Wang wanted to save face, so she would never tell anyone.
She also knew her limits. She could argue with Madam Wang as much as she wanted at home, but she did not embarrass Madam Wang in front of outsiders.
Yangzhou is not under the emperor's rule, how could the government know?
Even if he knew, he wouldn't send someone specifically to attack Sheng Hong.
There are so many things like this in the world, and most of them are tacitly understood. How could an emperor care about such trivial matters?
Lin Xiaoniang felt that Sheng Hong was lying to her about all this.
The reason why Sheng Hong cancelled her preferential treatment was only because Sheng Changbai had made great progress.
In the past, Sheng Changbai studied hard and was also very smart.
But before you pass the exam, who can predict what will happen in the future?
And Sheng Changbai will surely have a bright future as he becomes the prince's companion.
Later, when Rulan was confirmed as the prince's concubine, Sheng Hong became even colder towards her. As a result, her life became even more difficult because of Sheng Changfeng's nonsense.
It was only then that Lin Xiaoniang suddenly realized that she could use her beauty to please men in the past. She was younger and prettier than Madam Wang, and she could also please Sheng Hong.
This is her capital.
However, as he grew older, Sheng Hong couldn't say that he had lost interest in her, but he was not as obsessed with her as before.
Today, Sheng Hong is more concerned about the future of the Sheng family.
The future of his sons and the family his daughters marry into are what Sheng Hong cares about.
Madam Wang had one son and two daughters. One married into the Earl's mansion, and the other became the future prince's concubine.
Not only is my son the Crown Prince's study companion, but he has also passed the imperial examination and is highly valued by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
And what about her son and daughter?
Her son is a playboy and not only can she not be relied upon, but because of his nonsense, not only has he brought trouble upon her, but he was also banned from taking part in last year's imperial examination.
Although Zhao Xing said that the ban would only last for one term, Sheng Changfeng would be able to take part in the imperial examination the year after next.
But Zhao Xing is the crown prince and the future emperor.
Let’s not talk about whether Sheng Changfeng can pass the exam or not. Even if he does, after what happened last time, what future does he have?
I guess I will only be an eighth or ninth rank official in this lifetime.
Since she couldn't rely on her son, the only person Lin Xiaoniang could count on was her daughter.
But Molan was only a concubine's daughter. Although Mrs. Lin felt that her daughter was no worse than a legitimate daughter, Mrs. Wang's two daughters, including Minglan, were not as good as her own daughter.
However, a concubine's daughter is a concubine's daughter. Normally speaking, Molan is not qualified to marry into a family of equal status to the Sheng family.
Not to mention the Earl's Palace.
She was just a concubine, and she couldn't interfere in matters like her daughter's marriage, even when she was favored in the country.
There is no chance now.
Lin Xiaoniang was very unwilling to accept this.
After the Chinese New Year this year, Sanlan of the Sheng family is not far from reaching the age of 15.
Generally speaking, a girl’s family will arrange a marriage for her before she reaches the age of 15.
New Year's later, when Sheng Hong went to Lin Xiaoniang's room to rest, Lin Xiaoniang discussed this matter with Sheng Hong to test his attitude.
Sheng Hong meant that it didn't matter if the family background was low, and he could choose a talented person with good talents and knowledge. Although such a person has a low background now, he will have a better future.
On the contrary, most of the young men from noble families whose social status is lower than that of the Sheng family are not worth training.
Lin Xiaoniang was very unwilling. Why should her daughter marry someone from a family lower than the Sheng family instead of a poor scholar?
Although she was unwilling, Lin Xiaoniang did not dare to show it.
Instead, he asked tentatively, why not choose the lord's family.
Considering the current situation of the Sheng family, and the fact that Rulan will become a real concubine of the crown prince after she reaches the age of 15, there may be some noble families willing to marry into the Sheng family.
It has been a month or two since this happened, but Lin Xiaoniang still can't forget the look Sheng Hong gave her at that time.
There was a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, as if asking how could she say such a thing.
At that time, Lin Xiaoniang knew that she could no longer rely on Sheng Hong.
The future of my children cannot compare to that of Madam Wang’s children.
Now Sheng Hong is willing to come to her room, because she is still quite pretty.
How many more years?
Lin Xiaoniang shuddered at the thought that Sheng Hong would become disgusted with her in a few years and that she would be neglected and bullied by Madam Wang in the future.
So she came up with the idea of getting rid of Minglan.
Old Madam Sheng and Sheng Hong didn't allow Molan to have a dowry because they had Minglan. What if Minglan died?
As for the first wife, she was not worried. Shulan had already entered the Eastern Palace, and Pinlan had already confirmed her marriage.
It’s just because she hasn’t reached the age of 15 yet, so it hasn’t been officially decided.
Pinlan is engaged to the eldest son of Sheng Yun, the eldest wife, and it is impossible for the eldest wife to allow Pinlan to have a dowry.
As long as Minglan dies, Molan will be the only choice.
As for why she didn't kill Ruolan, it was because Lin Xiaoniang knew that if it weren't for Ruolan, Molan, a concubine's daughter, would have no chance of entering the Eastern Palace.
Unless His Royal Highness the Crown Prince likes and takes a fancy to Molan.
Just like Shulan did back then.
But there is no chance at all. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has only come to the Sheng family once so far, and Molan has not even had the chance to meet him.
Lin Xiaoniang sorted it out carefully and felt that she had done it very covertly without any omissions.
"Although Rulan has been taught by that old man for several years and has become more stable, she is still as simple-minded as her mother. As long as Mo'er can enter the palace smoothly, with what I taught her, she will definitely be favored by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
By then, Chang Feng's matter will not matter. Chang Feng may be valued by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Then we will see who dares to neglect me."
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Mu Cangzhai
Imperial Physician Ma first gave Minglan acupuncture, and then asked the maid to feed her the boiled medicine. Not long after, the unconscious Minglan suddenly vomited.
Xiaotao and a few others hurried forward to serve her, and when Minglan lay down again, they took away the spittoon that was emitting a bad smell.
"Open the window quickly and fan it with a fan." Madam Wang frowned.
The servants in the room were busy, but Imperial Physician Ma ignored them and stepped forward to take Minglan's pulse.
At this time, a servant came in and reported: "Madam, there is another imperial physician outside, who said he was sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Please come in quickly." Madam Wang ordered.
Madam Wang was feeling a little gloomy in her heart, and was actually very resistant to Minglan's dowry at first.
She would rather send a few capable maids as a dowry to give Rulan some advice.
However, Minglan knew how to hide her shortcomings and never competed with Rulan for the limelight, so she didn't care too much.
Although Madam Wang has a bad temper and is not very cunning, she is not stupid either.
Two imperial doctors came one after another, and Sheng Hong was not so proud of it.
Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince care too much about Minglan?
Thinking of this, she suddenly felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing if Minglan died like this.
Soon, a maid led an old man in.
The old man had snow-white hair and beard, and looked much older than Imperial Physician Ma, but his skin was not loose, and he did not have many wrinkles, and his complexion was very rosy.
Judging from his facial features alone, the old man looked to be in his forties.
Mrs. Wang didn't know the other person either. She simply greeted him with a simple greeting. When she learned that the old man's surname was Wu, she didn't say much.
Imperial Physician Wu stood aside and saw Imperial Physician Ma taking Minglan's pulse. He did not interrupt her and just looked at Minglan's face.
(End of this chapter)