After sharing a body with her husband

"What nonsense are you spouting?!"

When Uncle Weddle Song Cheng heard that Song Yunyi wanted to marry Master Xie as his second wife, his reaction was extremely strong; he puffed out his beard and glared at him.

Madam Zhang looked troubled. "My lord, although there is a significant age gap, Master Xie is a high-ranking official of the third rank, and he has just lost his wife. It's not impossible..."

Behind the screen, Song Yunyi hid in the shadows, eavesdropping. Seeing her father's overreaction, she also became uneasy.

Song Cheng looked at Zhang Shi in disbelief, his eyes filled with utterly absurd and unbelievable utterances. He was so angry that he could barely speak.

"You, you woman, did the horse trample your brain when you got off the carriage?"

Zhang's face darkened, but out of respect for her daughter, she muttered under her breath:

"My lord, what does this mean?"

Song Cheng scoffed loudly, slamming his hand on the table as he said:

"Master Xie has just lost his wife and should observe at least a year of mourning! Besides, he already has grandchildren, a house full of children and grandchildren, his son is an official in the court, his daughter-in-law is good at managing the household, and his offspring are about to inherit the family business. Does he have nothing better to do than marry a concubine and embarrass himself? Isn't he afraid the censors will impeach him for being shameless?"

"We have served as court officials together for many years, and I know his character better than anyone. Master Xie is not a lecherous man. He is a noble third-rank official and a judge of etiquette. He cherishes his reputation and face the most, and would never do something to ruin his future!"

Song Cheng was furious, his face turned red and his neck bulged.

"You woman, you don't understand the slightest bit of official etiquette! If I were to send my own daughter there, everyone would just say I'm desperate to climb the social ladder! Where would I put my face then? You'd better give up on that idea; I can't afford to lose face like that!"

"I……"

Hearing Song Cheng's words, Zhang felt increasingly uneasy. She herself had initially felt it was inappropriate, but she couldn't resist her daughter's persuasion, thinking that having a high-ranking official as a son-in-law seemed quite prestigious.

However, after hearing her husband's analysis, her little schemes were completely extinguished, as if doused with a bucket of cold water.

Zhang's lips moved, and after a long while, she spoke softly, her face showing a hint of shame.

"I didn't think that far ahead; I was momentarily blinded by greed..."

Song Cheng snorted coldly.

"You know that much is good!"

Their conversation was recorded behind the screen without a single word being missed.

Song Yunyi bit her lip tightly, tears falling unexpectedly, but she dared not let out a single sob for her father to hear.

So it turns out this was just her wishful thinking. It turns out that Master Xie never intended to remarry?

He still has to observe mourning...?

So that's why my father was so vehemently opposed...

What should she do?

Does this mean that the only option is to find a son-in-law, thus becoming a laughingstock in Shengjing for the rest of one's life?

Song Yunyi dared not bite her lip. She was about to go out and argue, but after hesitating, she withdrew her outstretched foot.

If her father knew this was her idea, who knows how furious he would be?

She dared not challenge her father's authority.

Unbeknownst to them, a dark figure flashed past the door, unnoticed by anyone.

……

After learning she was pregnant, Shang Lingjun stayed home to rest and prepare for childbirth, with Xie Yan'an taking meticulous care of her, almost always by her side.

News of Shang Lingjun vomiting at the Murong family's funeral still got out. The idle people of Shengjing love to gossip, especially about things like this.

There's a lot of speculation about whether Shang Lingjun is pregnant.

However, the Xie family never gave a clear answer to the outside world, and simply kept a low profile, allowing Shang Lingjun to have a peaceful pregnancy.

This rumor eventually reached the Rong Prince's Mansion.

Just then, Song Yunyi came to visit. She was still unwilling to accept defeat; even if she couldn't marry Master Xie, she didn't want Shang Lingjun to have an easy time.

She can't deal with Princess Shuyue for the time being, but she can send someone else to make things difficult for Lord Shang Ling.

"I've heard about it too. Did you come here just to tell me this?"

Princess Shuyue sat upright in the hall, her delicate hand gently lifting the tea lid, her posture noble and aloof.

Song Yunyi nodded slightly, but her eyes were filled with calculation.

"This humble woman is truly moved; I never imagined that in the end, it would be Lady Shang who married Seventh Master..."

As she spoke, she discreetly observed Princess Shuyue's expression. Of course, she wouldn't be foolish enough to directly accuse the princess of being a slut who stole someone else's husband, Xie Yan'an, and Shang Lingjun.

After what happened when Shang Lingjun slapped her last time, she was extremely cautious.

Therefore, Song Yunyi needed to first probe Princess Shuyue's tone. If she went along with what she said and also expressed hostility towards Shang Lingjun,

Then she can naturally bring up the topic.

Otherwise, wouldn't I be punished if I said something wrong?

Princess Shuyue's hand, holding the teacup lid, paused slightly. A faint sadness flickered in her eyes, but her long eyelashes drooped gently, concealing the bitterness within them. She simply said:

"A few days ago, I went to Lindi Temple. It just so happened that both the Holy Monk Hui'en and the Grand Master Meng Shu were there. The Holy Monk said that all encounters in the world are preordained by past lives. The beginning and end of a relationship are all predetermined."

Princess Shuyue spoke with a calm expression that conveyed a sense of reverence for the holy monk.

She had initially struggled with this, even getting stuck on some of the issues, so her mother sent her to Lindi Temple. After being enlightened by the holy monk, she finally understood.

Looking back now, perhaps the meeting between Lady Shang and Master Qi was also a predestined fate, as if the timing of everything was just right.

The holy monk Hui'en prophesied a "joyful reunion," and Lady Shang appeared just in time, coincidentally marrying Xie Yan'an in exchange for marriage. Afterward, Xie Yan'an's health gradually improved.

Even if she doesn't want to admit it, it's the truth.

And the connection between her and Xie Yan'an...

Perhaps, with Xie Yan'an's fall off the cliff, his fate was changed, and their connection was severed.

The holy monk is an enlightened master, and his words are in accordance with Buddhist principles and the will of Heaven. Princess Shuyue has always held him in awe.

There are regrets, but that's all.

She had done all she could. Her words that day were proactive and sincere enough. As a princess, she had done more than enough.

Looking back, Xie Yan'an's attitude towards her was very clear; he clearly drew a line between them.

Since Xie Yan'an acted this way, she, as a princess of the royal family, would never take the initiative to show goodwill, lest she lose face for the royal family. Therefore, she never visited the Xie family again.

But these were clearly not the words Song Yunyi wanted to hear. She paused, then said urgently:

"Isn't the princess angry?"

Princess Shuyue glanced at her, puzzled. "Why should I be angry? What business is it of mine with other people's affairs?"

Song Yunyi's face turned red with frustration, and she stammered, unable to give a coherent answer.

Princess Shuyue's cold, sharp gaze fell on Song Yunyi's face, carrying a hint of knowing mockery.

"What, what are you trying to do to this princess?"

She never liked Song Yunyi in the first place. Last time, Song Yunyi used her to deal with Shang Lingjun, and she couldn't be bothered with her. Now, she's trying to instigate her again.

Princess Shuyue narrowed her eyes impatiently. What grudge did this Song family girl have against Lord Shang Ling?

"explain!"