EBE Chapter 650: Being a Concubine is Okay
Chapter 650: Being a Concubine is Okay
Shen Wantang was so angry that she laughed at her own father. She gritted her teeth and asked, "Father, are you very upset now?"
Shen Guannian was confused: "Huh? Why am I upset?"
"Of course you're upset that you're not a woman. Otherwise, you could marry Prince Xiao and become his consort!"
Shen Guannian was furious: "Nonsense!!!"
"Am I wrong? I see that father's love for the prince is so strong that it's about to overflow. In that case, you marry him! I won't marry him!"
Shen Guannian's beard was shaking with anger: "How dare you! How dare you make up a story—"
Before he could finish his words, a high-pitched voice suddenly interrupted him: "I will marry!"
Immediately afterwards, Shen Mingxuan pushed open the door and rushed in: "Father, if Shen Wantang won't marry, I will! I am willing to marry the prince!"
Shen Guannian's face turned grim: "Who let you in? Didn't I tell you that you were grounded for a month? Get out! Go back to your yard!"
Shen Mingxuan fell to her knees and said, "I am also your daughter. Why is he so focused on arranging my sister's marriage and not mine? Since my sister doesn't want to marry the prince, why don't I marry her for her?"
In fact, Shen Guannian had originally planned to marry Shen Wantang to the Duke's Mansion and Shen Mingxuan to the Prince Ning's Mansion. In this way, he could marry into two extremely prominent families, and he would be able to walk all over the capital in the future.
But Shen Mingxuan was too disappointing. First, she was sold to Chichun Lane, and then she was raped by a man in Guyuan Temple. Now there have been rumors about her outside for a long time. Although he has always denied it and said that these are all rumors, he is not sure whether Xiao Qingyuan knows about it.
If he knew that he still wanted to betroth Shen Mingxuan to him, it would be tantamount to angering Xiao Qingyuan.
But if Xiao Qingyuan knew nothing, then he might be able to try it out.
"Nonsense! How can you just marry someone else?! Marriage is a matter of parents and matchmakers. How can you, a junior, have the final say? I think you've been confused and your brain has been damaged!"
Shen Guannian didn't have time to scold Shen Wantang. He immediately pretended to be angry and scolded Shen Mingxuan.
Then, with a face full of guilt, he said to Xiao Qingyuan, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. Ever since I first met you, my legitimate daughter has never been able to forget your extraordinary demeanor. This girl is honest by nature and doesn't understand beating around the bush, so she speaks directly. I will apologize to you on her behalf."
He deliberately emphasized Shen Mingxuan's identity as a "legitimate daughter". After all, they were from a wealthy family, and the more they paid attention to the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, the more respectable the children born to the wife would be than those born to a concubine.
But he didn't expect that Xiao Qingyuan didn't even look at Shen Mingxuan, his eyes were still glued to Shen Wantang.
He waved his hand casually and said perfunctorily, "Okay, got it. Tell her to leave so that she doesn't delay my conversation with Tang'er. Oh, Lord Shen, please leave as well. Just leave this place to Tang'er and me. There are too many people around, and Tang'er is uncomfortable."
Shen Guannian was choked. What outsiders? This is the Shen family, and he is the head of the Shen family!
But he dared not speak out his anger, and he knew that no matter whether Xiao Qingyuan had heard about Shen Mingxuan's scandals or not, he did not take her seriously. The one he liked in his heart was Shen Wantang, otherwise he would not have sent four maids to her so early.
He vented all his anger on Shen Mingxuan: "Get out now! The prince doesn't want to see you! Kneeling here is an eyesore. You're going to embarrass me!"
But Shen Mingxuan was almost forced into a desperate situation. She clearly remembered Shen Guannian's words that he wanted to drown her. Now she hugged Xiao Qingyuan's legs tightly as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"My dear, my sister is blind and doesn't want to marry you, but I think you are the best man in the world. I am willing to marry you, my dear!"
Xiao Qingyuan's brows were twisted into a "川" shape. He kicked his legs, trying to shake off Shen Mingxuan's arm, but failed.
He became irritated: "Let go of me! Don't think I don't know what kind of person you are. In your past life, you did a lot of bad things to me and Tang'er! I hate scheming women the most. Even if I remain single in this life, I will never marry you! Get out now!"
Shen Mingxuan pleaded, "If the prince doesn't want to marry me as his principal wife, it's fine if he's willing to take me as a concubine! I only ask that the prince give me a legitimate status, so that my love for him will be worthwhile!"
Xiao Qingyuan was annoyed: "What nonsense are you talking about in front of Tang'er? What do you mean by asking me to give you a status? I didn't do anything to you, why should I give you a status? Tang'er, don't get me wrong, I have nothing to do with her!"
Shen Wantang was just worried about not being able to get rid of Xiao Qingyuan, but Shen Mingxuan suddenly showed up to help.
She almost laughed out loud, but her face was full of suspicion: "So the prince and my sister have feelings for each other? Then the prince should have told me earlier, I wish you all the best!"
After she finished speaking, she turned and left without giving Xiao Qingyuan a chance to explain.
Xiao Qingyuan wanted to pursue her, but Shen Mingxuan held his legs and refused to let go.
He was furious: "Master Shen, please take care of your daughter! I have never seen such a shameless person. Where is the upbringing of your Shen family?"
Shen Guannian hurriedly pulled Shen Mingxuan: "Let go quickly, don't make the prince angry!"
Shen Mingxuan also risked everything. After all, it was better to lose face than to lose one's life: "I won't let go! I have had physical contact with the prince now, and the prince must be responsible for me!"
Xiao Qingyuan couldn't stand it anymore. He had encountered scams before, but this was the first time he had encountered something so outrageous!
It turns out that the Shen Mingxuan he had seen in his previous life wasn't her most vicious side! She had even more vicious sides that he hadn't seen yet!
He angrily kicked Shen Mingxuan away, his face filled with disgust as he said, "Whoa, you dare to blame me? Do you really think I don't know that you were sold to Chichun Lane and had an affair with a strange man in Guyuan Temple? Are you worthy of being my concubine?!"
Shen Mingxuan's face turned pale in an instant. It turned out that he knew everything!
Didn’t mother say that those who knew about the incident had been paid money to keep their mouths shut?
Shen Guannian's expression also changed slightly. As expected, Shen Mingxuan's affairs could not be concealed at all, even Xiao Qingyuan knew about it!
Fortunately, he was still a bit scheming and didn't tell Xiao Qingyuan directly about marrying Shen Mingxuan.
He hurriedly tried to make amends: "Sir, please don't bother with her. She has been through quite a bit of trauma these past few days, so her mind is a little off. I'll have someone take her away right away!"
Xiao Qingyuan lost all interest and was completely sober. He said coldly, "Lord Shen, you'd better lock up your crazy daughter. If you dare to mess up Tang'er and me again, don't blame me for being rude! I can reinstate Lord Shen to his post, or I can make you lose your job!"