Chapter 52 Concerned

“In the past, the Wang family was initially reluctant to marry into the royal family. The Wang family, with a history of hundreds of years, had a strong foundation and did not need to solidify its position by marrying into the royal family. They also did not want to get involved in the ups and downs of the royal family. Moreover, Ning Fei was the only daughter of the previous head of the Wang family and was highly favored. They did not want their daughter to suffer.”

“But Ning Fei was beautiful, and the Prince of Ning fell in love at first sight. He promised a lifetime of monogamy and never taking concubines! That’s why he married Ning Fei.”

“At the beginning of their marriage, the Prince of Ning did indeed lavish affection on Ning Fei. However, a few years later, the Prince of Ning became interested in a courtesan. Ning Fei caused a scene demanding a divorce, but at that time, the Ning Shinzi was already four or five years old, and being in the royal family, they couldn’t divorce. In the end, the Prince of Ning promised not to repeat his mistake, resolving the matter. However, it is said that the two of them were not the same as before, and the Prince of Ning started spending nights outside frequently.”

“It is estimated that although there were no obvious signs, there were other women behind the scenes. Over the years, the Prince of Ning became interested in a virtuous woman named Chunxiu and even got her pregnant. The Prince of Ning brought the pregnant to the Wang residence, claiming she was a distant cousin and wanted to take her as a concubine! Naturally, the Wang Princess was unwilling, and the two of them caused a big scene for Chunxiu!”

“But this time, Chunxiu was pregnant, and after so many years with only one child, the Wang Princess was pressured by the Empress Dowager to keep Chunxiu around.”

“When the King Ning Wang was not at home, Ning Fei beat Chunxiu to death!”

“When the Prince of Ning returned, Ning Fei claimed that Chunxiu wanted to harm the Ning Shinzi. However, everyone believed this was just an excuse made by Ning Fei. She couldn’t provide evidence. It is said that the Prince of Ning was extremely heartbroken and angry, wanting to kill Ning Fei and Prince Ning Shinzhi, to compensate for the lives of Chunxiu and her child. Ning Fei sent the Ning Shinzi to the capital. It was only after these few years that the relationship between the Prince of Ning and Ning Fei eased.”

After listening, Shu Yuwan fell into silence.

Madam Shu called out, “Wanwan?”

“Mother, did Ning Fei kill that courtesan?”

Madam Shu shook her head,

“No, she just didn’t allow the Ning Wang to bring her into the residence.”

“In that case, I believe it was really Chunxiu who wanted to harm the Prince of Ning, so Ning Fei took drastic action. When the King wanted to take in that courtesan, it was the first time he broke his promise, which was the most heartbreaking and disappointing moment for Ning Fei. Why would she act more decisively after her relationship with the Prince of Ning had cooled down?”

Madam Shu shook her head, “Who can say for sure!”

“Regardless, you must be respectful and keep your distance from Ning Fei and the Ning Shinzi.”

Shu Yuwan nodded, “I understand, Mother.”

“And today, why did the Crown Prince also send gifts over? Normally, such matters should not alarm the Crown Prince.” Madam Shu looked at her daughter with suspicion, “Could it be that Yuyang asked the Crown Prince to save face for you?”

Shu Yuwan shook her head.

“Never mind, it’s always a good thing.”

Madam Shu sent Shu Yuwan back to her residence and returned to home.

The first thing Shu Yuwan did when she returned was to go see WenWenyue. Qing Dai and others were playing games with WenWenyue, and the sound of WenWenyue’s laughter could be heard from afar.

As soon as Shu Yuwan entered, WenWenyue excitedly ran over with her little legs, “Mother, Mother, Mother.”

Shu Yuwan hugged her daughter, “Did WenWenyue miss Mother today?”

“Yes.”

A smile unconsciously appeared on Shu Yuwan’s face, “Mother also missed our WenWenyue.” She kissed her daughter’s cheek.

“What is my daughter playing?”

“Looking for something.”

Qing Dai added, “I made several sachets of different colors to teach the young miss to distinguish colors.”

Seeing a slight tiredness on Shu Yuwan’s face, Zhao Mama felt sorry for her, “Miss, you’ve had a long day. Go wash up and change first.”

Shu Yuwan nodded, about to get up, but she saw WenWenyue grabbing her sleeve, not letting go, “Mother, Mother, play with me.”

Shu Yuwan smiled helplessly, “I’ll play with WenWenyue for a while, and then I’ll go.”

When her mother arrived, WenWenyue became even happier playing. The mother and daughter played for a while until WenWenyue fell asleep from exhaustion. Shu Yuwan handed the child to the nursemaid before preparing to wash up.

…

Since then, Shu Yuwan received more invitations to banquets, but she declined them all.

Being the adopted daughter of Ning Fei now, it was just giving face to Ning Fei. There was really no need to seek excitement outside.

Although the Ning Shinzi did not come over every day, he still visited often, bringing food, jewelry, and the different kind of things.

Shu Yuwan: “I lack nothing here. You didn’t need to send everything over.”

Ning Shinzi: “Now that you are my sister, and I haven’t married yet, if I don’t spend my salary on my own sister, where else can I spend it?”

Shu Yuwan had to go along with him, as he was about to get married soon.

A few days ago, when she went to see Ning Fei, she had already heard that they had started showing the Ning Shinzi potential matches. It was the eldest daughter of Jinying and the second daughter of the Shubu Shangsu, the two that Ning Fei had taken a liking to at the previous banquet.

Ning Fei held her hand, “Child, don’t blame me. You and Shinzi are not suitable for each other. It’s not a good choice for either of you.”

Seeing Ning Fei’s expression as if she had separated a pair of mandarin ducks, Shu Yuwan couldn’t help but laugh, “Mother, I don’t have those kinds of feelings for Prince Shinzi.”

“Actually, it’s good this way.”

Ning Fei seemed a bit surprised, “I thought…”

“It turns out that it was that rascal’s wishful thinking.”

“That’s good.”

Shu Yuwan said, “I understand. You are also worried that in the future,your son will regret it. Now that he cares, he can naturally ignore everything. But when this feeling fades in the future, can he withstand the scrutiny and ridicule of others?”

Ning Fei looked at Shu Yuwan, surprised that this little girl could even guess her thoughts.

She praised, “You are quite insightful.”

Shu Yuwan smiled, “I don’t really doubt Prince Shinzi. I just think the current arrangement by the Queen is good.”

The two of them opened up and became more natural in their interactions. There was indeed a sense of a mother-daughter relationship.

Days passed in this pleasant manner.

Shu Yuwan also began to worry about the current situation of the Fifth Prince.

Until one day,

When Shu Yuyang came to see her, he brought a servant boy…

Seeing the familiar face of this servant boy, Shu Yuwan was a bit speechless~

It seemed that the Crown Prince now enjoyed playing!

After dismissing the attendants, leaving Qing Dai to watch from a distance, Shu Yuwan bowed to the Crown Prince, “Your Highness.”

The Crown Prince seemed to be in a good mood, “I heard from Yuyang that Miss Shu has been very concerned about me lately, so I came to see Miss Shu.”

Shu Yuwan looked at Shu Yuyang with condemnation, and Shu Yuyang helplessly glanced at the Crown Prince~

The Crown Prince continued, “I also congratulate Miss Shu on becoming the adopted daughter of Queen Ning Wang Fei.”

Thinking of the gift the Crown Prince specially sent to the adoption ceremony, Shu Yuwan couldn’t help but relax her expression, “I haven’t thanked you Your Highness for the gift yet.”

“Miss Shu, there’s no need to be so polite with me.”

Shu Yuwan nodded, “This isn’t just a favor as you said, right~”