My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Chapter 61 The man and the mother

Dalang was a good-natured and talented man, but unfortunately he died of illness ten years ago, leaving only his wife Liu and his only son Shang Zhiping.

Liu Lang Shang Ji was not involved in the disputes between the government and the government. He had been training in the army with his grandfather's family since he was a child.

But the family suffered a disaster, and his eldest brother and mother died one after another. He could only protect the people in Dongyuan, fight desperately to perform meritorious services outside, and let his sister-in-law take over all his internal money and power.

The eighth sister, Shang Xue, is the youngest daughter in the whole family. She is also the daughter of Shang Yukuan and Mrs. Gu, so she has been living the most satisfactory life for a few years.

 But the good times did not last long. After the death of his biological mother, he could only huddle up in Dongyuan with his sister-in-law and live in silence.

 Mrs. Wei was also a person who kept a low profile, and she and Shang Yukuan also had a daughter and two sons, namely the eldest lady Shang Lu, the fourth son Shang Huo, and the seventh son Shang Lin.

Qilang is Mrs. Wei's favorite. He has achieved fame at a young age and will definitely have a bright future in the future.

 Silang is the eldest son of their stepmother. Although his character is the same as that of his father Shang Yukuan, he is fortunately easy to handle.

So Mrs. Wei was planning to seize the title of the Duke of this country and put it on his head to ensure peace for future generations.

And the disdain in the words of Erlang's wife and Sanlang's wife now alludes to this merchant's wife Shang Lu.

　　At the age of sixteen, she hooked up with King Fu, who was more than a generation older than her. Everyone in the wealthy families in Sui'an City didn't know about their affair.

Poor Princess Fu was already seriously ill at that time and was completely unable to deal with the young, beautiful and scheming Shang Lu.

Not to mention that Prince Fu, who was born prematurely, was also a sick man who relied on precious medicinal materials to survive.

 Rumors have been flying for several years.

Mrs. Gu threatened to beat Mrs. Shang to death in order to preserve the reputation of the remaining girls.

However, Mrs. Wei, who was still a concubine at the time, took the children and threatened them with jumping into the lake and taking poison.

Shang Yukuan was not a man who wanted to do big things. Although he hated his daughter for disregarding the family's reputation, at least it cost a few lives, so he hurriedly sent them to a village in the countryside to hide.

Who knew that things would turn around later?

The snow fell particularly heavily that year and the weather was extremely cold.

Unfair things happened one after another in Prince Fu's Mansion. First, Prince Fu's son died, and then Princess Fu disappeared.

This heavy snowfall caused both of them to pass away, and King Fu cried so hard that both of them were very sad.

 Outsiders didn't know why and thought he had a conscience.

Who would have known that only half a year after the incident, he would come to ask for marriage from Mrs. Shang, who was only a concubine at that time and was confined to a village in the countryside, on the grounds that there was no princess in the family.

 Such a turn of events has occurred, and not many of them have been found in Daxing Dynasty.

　　From a concubine of the Duke's palace, she transformed into Princess Fu. A year later, she gave birth to the healthy and lively son of Prince Fu.

This is something that many people would never dare to think about, but she did it.

 With such a good ability, it is natural that he would not take reputation or female virtue seriously.

After Mrs. Wei came to power, she helped her daughter cover up many scandals in the past.

Gradually, people forgot a lot.

The eldest girl in Du Dao Shang's palace is kind-hearted, so she has such good blessings.

But among the three or five people who are familiar with this matter, there are many people who don’t know what Shang Lu did and discuss it behind his back.

When Shang Liuniang was young, she was taught by the third old lady that girls should learn from her uncle's eldest sister.

 In the face of power and money, face is not a good thing.

These words took root and sprouted in her heart. Therefore, now that she has enjoyed the nourishment brought by her husband Jia's family's money, she also feels that it is not a bad thing to lose some face and climb up when the time is right.

 So, he said meaningfully.

“What the eldest sister could do back then, we can do the same.”

　　When they heard her say this, Erlang’s wife and Sanlang’s wife were both shocked.

Even if they want to do it, there are no suitable candidates.

 The two girls in Sanfang now, if they add a ten or eight year old, it is possible.

Now, even if they are ruthless enough to give it away, they may not be willing to accept it.

 So, not to mention the third man’s wife, even the second man’s wife felt that Shang Liuniang was telling nonsense.

Just as he was about to say a few words to her, Shang Liuniang immediately made a "four" gesture with a calculating look in her eyes.

Erlang's wife and Sanlang's wife looked at it, and they were both in disbelief.

 “You mean Si Niang?”

 Shang Liu Niang nodded. She showed no mercy to her own sister when she betrayed her.

"Our third brother has been severely oppressed by the uncle's family in recent years. After all, isn't it because the family has no support from the royal family? The second brother and the third brother are useless, and the two sisters-in-law are tired and worried about money every day. I worry about trivial matters at home, and my parents and grandparents are also being criticized."

"Although I am living well, I am always using money from my husband's family to support my parents' family. It will not last long. If I don't let the fourth sister show her face, she has been back with Li for two or three years anyway, and she doesn't have any children by her side. It has no impact.”

“What do the two sisters-in-law think of this method?”

Hearing her talking like this, Sanlang's wife couldn't help but swallowed her saliva and said with a little worry.

“My fourth mother has a hard life. Her previous marriage was not what she wanted. She finally escaped from the den of tigers and wolves. After two years of peace, are we going to send her into the tiger’s mouth again?”

She sincerely considered some things for her sister-in-law, but her younger sister Shang Liuniang didn't care.

Hand held Sanlang's wife's hand and said earnestly.

“Look at the third sister-in-law, isn’t it limited? Our Queen Zhou of the Daxing Dynasty is already married for the third time, so it’s okay for a woman to be married for the fourth time, not to mention the second time.”

 The Empress Zhou mentioned by Shang Liu Niang was the daughter-in-law of Emperor Kai Zong.

The reason why the founding emperor could have such a vast territory today is also due to the virtuous assistance of the Queen of Zhou.

 So, what about being married for the third time?

 The laws of the Daxing Dynasty were once very protective of women because of her influence.

 So, marriage has never been bound by so many rules.

 One has to strike while the iron is hot, Shang Liu Niang said and walked back to the original place.

"Besides, this matter is not only beneficial to us. The fourth sister has been staying at home. To put it nicely, she is being raised by the family, but she must have suffered a lot of grievances behind her back, right?"

As he spoke, his eyes turned to Erlang's wife.

　　Now the second sister-in-law in front of her is the one who is in charge of the third house.

Shang Liuniang knew exactly what Guan's temperament was and what her style of doing things was.

 To make this happen, all it takes is to impress her.

 She will naturally find ways to arrange the rest.

 (End of this chapter)