Chapter 51 Banquet 2

As everyone listened to Mrs. Shu words, they recalled the previous rumors about the Crown Prince of Ning and Shu Yuwan. Judging from Mrs. Shu tone, it seemed that these rumors were closely related to the Marquis Anding’s family. The gazes of Wei Shi and daughter-in-law towards each other became even more different.

Throughout the day, Zhao Qing Qing was ostracized, avoided, or mocked whenever she tried to speak to someone.

Even the young ladies who had some acquaintance with her because they liked the new styles of clothes and jewelry in her, now the silk and jewelry shops avoided her.

Now, facing the seemingly vague but unified strange looks from everyone and Mrs. Shu cold words, Zhao Qing Qing couldn’t help but speak up amidst the awkward silence of Wei Shi, saying coldly, “Perhaps Mrs. Shu should thank these rumors. Otherwise, the Consort of Ning wouldn’t have gone to the extent of acknowledging a daughter-in-law to clear the relationship between the Crown Prince of Ning and Miss Shu!”

Seeing the conflict brewing on this side, the onlookers seemed indifferent but all ears, listening to the commotion.

Wei Shi looked at Zhao Qing Qing, feeling the urge to slap her. How dare the younger generation interrupt the elders at the Ning banquet!

Just as she was about to reprimand, the laughter of Ning Fei rang from the door, “Oh, isn’t this the pregnant wife who can lecture men and is knowledgeable, and the merchant girl who must be married? You’re so good at reading people’s minds, is this how you climbed up the ladder? Look, even I didn’t know that to spread some rumors, I would have to acknowledge a daughter! Has Lady Wei Shi already known?”

The expressions of Wei Shi and Zhao Qing Qing simultaneously stiffened.

Ning Shinzi also entered with Ning Fei, standing behind her with a cold look at Zhao Qing Qing.

He spoke, “Mother has acknowledged Miss Shu as a daughter, so Miss Shu will be my sister from now on. I will protect my sister like her Brothers, and anyone like Lady Wei Shi who targets my sister will be targeting me.”

With a touch of his usual elegance, he continued, “Everyone knows my reputation, so don’t blame me for making a scene!”

The Queen scolded, “Shinzi! You must not be disrespectful to the elders!”

She then smiled, “Since Lady Wei Shi has brought it up, I must clarify for Wanwan. Everyone knows about Wanwan’s situation, it’s really unfortunate.” She glanced at the Marquis of Anding’s mother and daughter-in-law, “But Wanwan is very resilient and brave. Thinking back to my own youth, I can’t help but admire her. When I last saw Wanwan, she was very charming and gentle girl. Since I don’t have a daughter, I had the idea of acknowledging a daughter.”

Her tone turned cold, “It was originally a good thing. If anyone dares to embarrass my adopted daughter because of this, then it’s my fault!”

The faces of the onlookers couldn’t help but freeze. It turned out thatNing Fei had a sense of sympathy. They had been wondering: why did the she acknowledge a daughter for some baseless rumors?

Upon further thought, this Shu family’s legitimate daughter’s decisive divorce, not even leaving the child to Anding Marquis family, is even more extreme than what Ning Fei did. However, the Shu Yuwan is a royal daughter-in-law, so imagining the Shu family’s youngest daughter in such a situation is truly unbelievable.

Lady Jiang from the Wang family quickly stood up to ease the tension, “On such a joyous day, why bring up these matters!”

“You see, from now on, you don’t need to envy me for having a daughter.”

The crowd followed suit, congratulating Ning Fei.

As for Wei Shi and Zhao Qing Qing, they were completely ignored~

Neither of them dared to stand up and leave at this moment, so they could only sit awkwardly.

Shortly after, a maid came in and announced, “Your Highness, the Crown Prince has sent gifts to you and Miss Shu to congratulate you.”

“Oh? Please come in.”

Ning Wang Fei was slightly puzzled since she hadn’t invited the Crown Prince today; she had only invited female relatives.

A young eunuch held two boxes and knelt down, saying, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

“Please rise.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.” He lifted the boxes, “The Crown Prince heard about the joyous occasion for you and Miss Shu today and sent gifts for both of you. Please accept them with a smile.”

Ning Fei had the gifts for Shu Yuwan delivered to her. Shu Yuwan respectfully accepted them but couldn’t help but wonder if this was the Crown Prince repaying his favor.

Ning Fei rewarded the young eunuch, who then recited a string of auspicious words before happily leaving.

The way people looked at Shu Yuwan became more friendly…

In their hearts, they couldn’t help but murmur that the Shu family’s youngest daughter seemed to be living even more prosperously after the divorce~

Wei Shi and Zhao Qing Qing also calmed down. Next, in an extremely harmonious atmosphere, everyone satisfactorily concluded this family recognition banquet.

Ning Fei escorted the guests out of the gates of the Prince Ning’s residence.

Finally, together with the Crown Prince of Ning, they saw off Shu Yuwan and Mrs. Shu.

“In the future, this will be your second home. Besides Mrs. Shu, remember to bring the child to see me often, my dear~”

Although she knew Ning Fei was trying to cut off any thoughts the Crown Prince might have, since proposing to acknowledge her as a daughter, Shu Yuwan had noticed all Ning Fei’s efforts and kept them in mind: her mother-in-law could rest assured, Shu Yuwan would definitely trouble her more in the future.

Ning Fei nodded happily upon hearing this and then turned to Mrs. Shu with a smile, “Mrs. Shu, don’t be jealous. If you are, my troublesome son can also be a godson to you.”

Mrs. Shu quickly replied, “Your Highness’s affection for my daughter is something I can only wish for!”

“The Crown Prince is a royal descendant, and I dare not be the Crown Prince’s godmother.”

Ning Shinzi could only shrug helplessly.

He noticed that after Ning Fei acknowledged Shu Yuwan as a daughter, everyone seemed to have loosened up a bit!

After bidding farewell to Queen Ning Fei and the Crown Prince of Ning, Mrs. Shu and her daughter set off back to their residence.

On the way, Mrs. Shu said, “Shu Yuwan, I can see that Ning Fei seems to genuinely like you.”

Shu Yuwan asked, “Does Ning Fei’s attitude towards me stem from a similar experience we had when we were young? Mother, do you know what exactly happened to Ning Fei in her youth? They say Ning Fei is ruthless and once killed the pregnant favorite concubine of Prince Ning. Is that true?”

Mrs. Shu sighed and replied, “It’s true.”