The cloth merchant that Zhao Jinhua married was named Wang Shouchang. His business was booming and he was well-known in Jingzhou.

However, it was rumored that he was unlucky in marriage. His first two wives died without leaving him any children. Finally, when he passed through Qingzhou, someone introduced him to a matchmaker. It just so happened that Zhao Jinhua, who had a strong fate, was a perfect match for him.

The marriage fell on Zhao Jinhua's shoulders.

After marriage, Zhao Jinhua really lived up to her destiny. Not only did she help Wang Shouchang manage the inner house, she even gave birth to three sons and one daughter for him. They lived a prosperous life.

However, the difference between her and Zhao is that her sons are more useless than each other.

Not only was he unable to pass the imperial examination, he was also not cut out for business.

That’s not all. Ever since Wang Shouchang passed away due to a serious illness a few years ago, his three sons had been fighting over the family property, and the situation was so chaotic that the Wang family’s fortune was almost squandered by them.

Seeing that her two granddaughters had reached the marriageable age, the once glorious old lady of the Wang family now had to shamelessly bring her granddaughters to the city to live with her old sisters.

She could no longer rely on her sons and grandsons, so now she could only rely on her granddaughter to marry into a wealthy family to see if she could help the Wang family again.

This is the purpose of her trip to Beijing.

When Shen Nanzhi entered the room, Zhao and Zhao Jinhua were chatting and laughing.

Zhao was sitting on the main seat, Zhao Jinhua was sitting on the honorable seat on the left, and the right side was also occupied by Zhao Jinhua's two granddaughters. They had no intention of getting up and giving their seats to Shen Nanzhi.

Shen Nanzhi glanced around and found that in the huge hall, there was only a spot at the end of the lower right hand.

She looked to be about the same age as Shen Nanzhi, both of them were in their prime, and were decently dressed, except that the jewelry on her head were all old-fashioned styles, which seemed a little inadequate compared to Shen Nanzhi, for whom any single gold hairpin was worth a fortune.

As soon as Shen Nanzhi showed up, everyone's eyes lit up.

Although Zhao didn't like Shen Nanzhi, she gave Shen Nanzhi a good face today for the first time. She smiled and greeted her, "Zhizhi is here, come here quickly, this is your aunt, who held you when you were a child."

While Zhao was introducing them, Zhao Jinhua and her two grandchildren were also looking at Shen Nanzhi. Unlike the two granddaughters who did not hide their surprise and envy, Zhao Jinhua straightened her back, raised her neck, and acted like an elder, waiting for Shen Nanzhi to pay her respects.

As soon as they met, he gave up his elders' manners and tried to suppress Shen Nanzhi.

Shen Nanzhi might not even be willing to give face to Zhao, let alone this aunt.

Therefore, Shen Nanzhi only smiled faintly at Zhao, "It turns out that it is grandma's relatives who are here. I was thinking that grandma had something important to ask me to come over."

As he spoke, without waiting for Zhao to speak, Shen Nanzhi naturally sat down at the end of the right side.

Seeing that she did not come forward to greet her, Zhao Jinhua frowned slightly, obviously dissatisfied, and she winked at Zhao.

But it was obvious that Zhao knew Shen Nanzhi's personality. She just forced a smile and said to Zhao Jinhua, "My granddaughter is usually spoiled, and she is pampered by the Zhenguogong Mansion. Please don't mind it."

This gave Zhao Jinhua a way out.

If she had continued the conversation, it would have been fine. But unexpectedly, she snorted coldly and said pointedly, "That's because you are too lenient, sister. Look at my two granddaughters, they are the most obedient and dare not even breathe in front of me. It's because you are too soft-hearted that they are so disrespectful to their elders. Maybe they will bully you in the future."

While saying this, she would occasionally glance at Shen Nanzhi out of the corner of her eye, observing Shen Nanzhi's changes.

But Shen Nanzhi still sat there calmly, not looking angry at all, which made her feel like her fist was hitting cotton, and she felt angry and stuck in her chest.

Only Zhao kept winking at her, fearing that she would offend this little ancestor by speaking again.

But the more Zhao Shi acted like this, the more Zhao Jinhua felt like she wanted to stand up for Zhao Shi. She said directly, "Isn't it said that girls from aristocratic families are the most knowledgeable about etiquette and rules? Why do I think Miss Shen doesn't look like that?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao broke out in a cold sweat.

Just as she was about to speak, Shen Nanzhi raised her eyebrows and looked over with a smile: "Madam Wang, do you mean that I don't follow the rules?"

She didn't even call her aunt, but instead called her "Old Madam Wang", which directly cut off her way of getting married.

Zhao Jinhua was so angry that she slammed her teacup down on the table and said angrily, "Your grandmother favors you and indulges you, but I won't indulge you. Even if we go to the ends of the earth, we are still relatives with broken bones and tendons. Even your father wouldn't dare to say that he doesn't recognize us as relatives!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Nanzhi raised her hand and stopped her from saying anything else: "Madam Wang, there is one thing you may have forgotten. My last name is Shen, and I am listed in the Shen family's genealogy. My parents are divorced, so I don't really have much to do with the Jiang family and other distant relatives."

This was not polite at all, and even Zhao felt a little embarrassed.

Zhao Jinhua was so angry that her hands were shaking.

Before she could speak again, Shen Nanzhi was already holding the teacup and said slowly, "Besides, the imperial edict granting marriage between me and the Prince of Zhenbei stated that I was dignified and respectful. As soon as Old Madam Wang came, she scolded me for not following the rules. Isn't this questioning the emperor's judgment? If someone spreads it..."

Those who disrespect the Holy Word will be punished with a beating at best and with the loss of their heads at worst!

Normally, no one would bring this up, but Shen Nanzhi insisted on saying this, and it was impossible to refute it.

Zhao Jinhua broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. She quickly said, "I just said it casually. How can you bring it up with the emperor? Besides, you were the one who disrespected your elders first!"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi raised his eyes and glanced at her indifferently.

This time, Zhao couldn't help it. She slapped the table and reminded Zhao Jinhua: "Are you here to talk about business or to cause trouble?"

When Zhao Jinhua saw Zhao's expression, she thought that Zhao was still protecting Shen Nanzhi, and did not understand that Zhao actually had good intentions towards her.

However, after being reminded by Zhao, Zhao Jinhua's face, which was just filled with anger, instantly broke into a smile.

His face changes as fast as turning the pages of a book.

She waved at her two granddaughters and explained to Shen Nanzhi: "These are my two granddaughters. The older one, Wang Miaoyin, is two years older than you, and the younger one, Wang Miaoyu, is also half a year older than you. They are your two sisters."

Shen Nanzhi didn't say anything, just raised his eyelids.

Seeing that Shen Nanzhi didn't respond, Zhao Jinhua glared at Zhao, and then Zhao spoke up, "It's like this, Zhizhi, your aunt is thinking that you're going to marry into the palace, right? There's no one around to help you, and with the status of the Zhenbei King, how could you be the only one in the harem? Instead of letting outsiders take advantage of you, it's better to make it convenient for your family members so that they can take care of you."

It turns out that this was the plan.

Shen Nanzhi sneered in his heart, but his face was cold, pretending not to know: "So what?"

Zhao Jinhua thought Shen Nanzhi really didn't understand, and said impatiently: "Your grandmother's intention is that after you marry into the Zhenbei Palace, you should bring your two sisters with you, let the prince take them as concubines, and make them concubines in the future, so that you sisters can take care of each other."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Miaoyin and Wang Miaoyu both opened their eyes wide and looked at Shen Nanzhi expectantly.

Shen Nanzhi lifted the lid of the tea, brushed off the foam on top, and then said lightly: "Concubine?"

Zhao Jinhua nodded: "Yes, look at your two sisters, they are so beautiful, and with your help, it won't be difficult for them to get the position of concubine. What's more, they are all family members, they can help you in the future, you can't let outsiders take advantage of them."

Shen Nanzhi was so angry that he laughed.

Zhang, who was sitting on the main seat, was already at a loss as to what to do.

Only Zhao Jinhua didn't realize she was angry, and thought she was happy, and continued to brag, "I'm not saying this, but I've spent a lot of effort to train your two sisters over the years. They are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and are not inferior to you noble ladies from aristocratic families."

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi looked at her with a smile and said, "If that's the case, wouldn't the position of concubine be an injustice to the two sisters?"

Zhao Jinhua smiled and said, "Your position was granted by the Emperor. How can they surpass you?"

Shen Nanzhi smiled and said sincerely, "Then you can also ask the emperor to grant you a marriage, right?"

Zhao Jinhua didn't even react, and answered casually: "We would like to, but our status is not enough."

As soon as the words fell, Shen Nanzhi sneered: "It turns out that Madam Wang still remembers her identity."

After hearing this and looking at Shen Nanzhi's cold and arrogant attitude, Zhao Jinhua finally figured out what was going on.

She frowned and looked at Shen Nanzhi: "We are all doing this for your own good. What your grandmother just said makes sense. If you don't look for your own family, will you let outsiders take advantage of you in the future?"

As she said this, she glared at her two granddaughters.

Seeing this, Wang Miaoyin and Wang Miaoyu hurried forward to greet Shen Nanzhi and promised: "As long as you allow us to enter the mansion, we will definitely follow your lead in the future!"

Shen Nanzhi waved her hand and said, "No, I don't have two older sisters like you, so there's no need to call me sister."

As she was about to stand up, she realized that the way Wang Miaoyin bent over seemed a little strange.

Shen Nanzhi took a special look and saw that she would subconsciously hold her lower back whether she stood up or sat down, and her lower abdomen...

As if she noticed Shen Nanzhi's gaze, Wang Miaoyin blushed and turned her head away guiltily.

Zhao Jinhua, who was standing by, saw this and looked at Shen Nanzhi with her shrewd eyes. She was no longer as arrogant as before, but said in a flattering way, "I heard that the King of Zhenbei had damaged his foundation a few years ago, and it's hard for him to have children in the future. It's just right that your elder sister will take her body with her... If she has a child in the future, she can just give it to you. This will not only leave an heir for the prince, but also allow you to secure your position as the princess. Isn't this killing three birds with one stone?"

Shen Nanzhi: “…”

They are quite calculating!

Shen Nanzhi had never seen such a shameless person!

At this point, Shen Nanzhi felt that the cold eyes he had just given them were too polite!

She raised her eyebrows and looked at Zhao Jinhua, who was smiling and waiting for her answer: "Just now, didn't Mrs. Wang keep saying how your granddaughter abides by the rules? How come having an affair with someone before getting married and having a baby is what you call abiding by the rules?"

That's not polite at all.

Wang Miaoyin's eyes instantly turned red after hearing this. Wang Miaoyu, who was standing by, was so angry that she turned to Shen Nanzhi and said angrily, "What do you know? My sister was deceived by someone. The blame belongs to that damn liar. What does this have to do with my sister?"

Shen Nanzhi said sarcastically: "Then go find that liar. Why are you trying to lick his face and find someone else?"

Wang Miaoyu was speechless.

Zhao Jinhua was still trying to persuade her: "Shen's girl, you are really going too far. Things have already happened, and we can only solve the problem. After all, we are a family, and don't you also need a child?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Nanzhi raised his hand and threw the scalding hot tea onto Zhao Jinhua's head and face.

Ah ah ah ah ah!

Her head was relatively hard, so she failed to break the teacup. However, the tea was so scalding hot that the tea dregs splashed onto her forehead, face, and hair.

The teacup that fell to the ground broke into countless pieces.

Ear-piercing screams and cries of pain instantly exploded in the hall.

Zhao Jinhua covered her face in pain. Her two granddaughters were so frightened that they even forgot to hand them the handkerchief.

In the huge hall, Shen Nanzhi's cold and brittle voice was heard at this time: "Did I give you face?"

As she spoke, she turned the wrist that had just thrown out the teacup and said coldly, "Your mouth stinks so much. If one cup of tea can't wash it away, give me two more."

As he spoke, Shen Nanzhi tapped the table with his fingertips.

Qiuyu, who was standing by, quickly brought over the cup of freshly brewed tea.

This scene frightened Zhao directly. She didn't even bother to check on Zhao Jinhua's injuries, and she pleaded with Shen Nanzhi, "She just came from the countryside and doesn't know the rules. Don't bother with her."

Before Shen Nanzhi could speak, Zhao Jinhua, who was covering her reddened cheeks, shouted angrily at Shen Nanzhi: "Zhao Jinyu! You are still helping her after all this! She has killed someone! The Shen family girl has killed someone! I'm going to report it to the police! I'm going to sue you!"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi smiled slightly: "It seems that this mouth is still not clean."

After saying that, she raised her hand and threw another cup of tea at Zhao Jinhua's head.

After all, Shen Nanzhi was a martial artist, his moves were fast, fierce and accurate, and Zhao Jinhua had no time to dodge.

Snapped!

This time the force was greater than before, and the teacup broke directly on Zhao Jinhua's head.

The boiling hot tea flowed up over Zhao Jinhua's head, mixed with her blood.

Zhao Jinhua could no longer hold on and fell to the ground, covering her head and wailing in pain.

However, at this moment, she didn't even dare to say anything tough.

This time, her two granddaughters were completely scared.

After taking two deep breaths, Wang Miaoyu stood up, protected Zhao Jinhua, and asked Shen Nanzhi, "Do you still have the law in your eyes? Do you really think no one can control you?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi sneered: "You still know the royal law, then you should know what kind of serious crime it is to insult the future princess with words and attempt to confuse the royal heirs. I just beat her like this, but it's still a light punishment. If the slightest rumor gets out, everyone in your Wang family will lose their heads."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jinhua, who had been wailing non-stop, froze, and the two sisters Wang Miaoyin and Wang Miaoyu also turned pale as paper.

They hadn't thought of this before!

Now, even if he was beaten half to death by Shen Nanzhi, he could only swallow this loss!

Several people did not expect Shen Nanzhi to be so difficult to deal with. Wang Miaoyin, who was unable to argue and wanted to save face, could not help but said, "Does the King of Zhenbei know that he is going to marry a vicious woman like you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Nanzhi raised the corner of his mouth slightly and was about to speak when he suddenly heard footsteps outside.

Immediately, the light and shadow at the door flickered, and the tall and slender figure came against the light.

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