sbdcsierra Chapter 120 Lu Jianglin scolds Shen Nanqiao
Chapter 120 Lu Jianglin scolds Shen Nanqiao
In just three months, Shen Maoxue was promoted from a sixth-rank Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Justice to a third-rank Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Such a speed of promotion is extremely rare, not to mention in this dynasty, even in the history of the entire Great Zhou!
Today, the Shen family is flourishing and prosperous! Countless colleagues come to congratulate them, and countless petty officials want to curry favor with them.
"Master Shen, congratulations! I hope you will support me in the future!"
"Who says women are inferior to men? If I could be so lucky as Lord Shen and give birth to a daughter who is deeply favored by the emperor, that would be a real honor to our family!"
"Everyone knows that since entering the palace, Concubine Rou has been the apple of His Majesty's eye. If she gives birth to a prince, she will be made a consort in no time! Lord Shen's future is limitless!"
"I hope Lord Shen will take our past friendship into consideration and not forget me after you become successful!"
"..."
Although Shen Maoxue was not a good husband or a good father, he was a good official.
In the past, there were too many officials in the capital, and it was difficult for them to stand out without a background or support. With his talent, it was normal for him to soar to the top if he got the opportunity.
He was well versed in the ways of being an official and understood that at times like this, there would be more people watching him in the dark and trying to catch him doing something wrong.
Therefore, even though he was flattered and praised by so many people, Shen Maoxue did not get cocky, but became more modest and cautious. He dealt with them flawlessly, and no one could find any fault with him.
For such a happy event, Lu Jianglin naturally brought Shen Nanqiao to the Yue family to congratulate.
He really thinks he is lucky!
A poor student was able to marry a young lady from an official family. Moreover, Shen Nanqiao did not act superior to him and his family at all, and was full of confidence in his future.
Now, Shen Nanqiao's sister is deeply favored by the emperor in the palace, and her father-in-law has also been promoted step by step. Although Lu Jianglin has not benefited from it for the time being, he also feels proud of it.
His wife and Concubine Rou are sisters. As long as he can curry favor with Concubine Rou, why would he have to worry about his future?
However, who would have known that when Lu Jianglin turned his head, he saw Shen Nanqiao's almost crazy look!
"No... Impossible! How is this possible?! How could Shen Zhinian be so favored and bring his father to the top? No! It can't be true..."
She clearly remembered that in her previous life, the emperor was so cold and majestic that he almost never looked at her. After she was framed by Concubine Liu and sent to the cold palace, her father was even demoted by His Majesty to a small border town next to the Xiongnu.
Why is everything different in this life?!
"Shen Zhinian is just an unlucky person. She entered the palace because she was greedy for wealth and fame. She will not have a good ending! Why would His Majesty favor a woman who only cares about glory? Why..."
Lu Jianglin quickly covered Shen Nanqiao's mouth, his face turned pale with fear, and he scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about here?!"
"Everyone in the palace knows that Concubine Rou is deeply favored by the emperor. How can His Majesty's love for her be false? If your words get out, not only will you be finished, but you will also implicate others! Shut up right now!"
Shen Nanqiao gradually came back to his senses and looked at Lu Jianglin in disbelief.
In the past few months of marriage, although her mother-in-law and sister-in-law had made things difficult for her, her husband still defended her verbally. It was the first time that Shen Nanqiao saw him speak to her so harshly, and it was for Shen Zhinian!
Thinking of how they were a famous loving couple in their previous life, Shen Nanqiao felt hatred and jealousy, and pulled his hand away: "You have to understand that I am your wife in this life! I am the one you should protect!"
Although Lu Jianglin didn't quite understand what Shen Nanqiao meant by this, he didn't want to make a big deal out of it as there were people coming and going around him, so he lowered his voice: "Nanqiao, of course I know, you are my wife."
"But the family has always been a place where everyone prospers and suffers together. It would be good for us if Concubine Rou is favored in the palace, isn't it?"
"Didn't you always say that I would definitely win the first prize in next year's provincial examination and become a marquis or a prime minister in the future? But the officialdom is not as easy as you think, especially for a poor student like me, it is even more difficult to make a name for myself."
"You and Concubine Rou are sisters. If you can establish a good relationship with her and let her persuade His Majesty, then I will..."
Before Lu Jianglin could finish his words, Shen Nanqiao interrupted him with bloodshot eyes: "You're dreaming!"
She always felt that she had snatched away Shen Zhinian's glorious life, and that she would definitely live a life countless times better than Shen Zhinian's in this life, and would completely trample the other person under her feet!
Lu Jianglin asked her to beg Shen Zhinian. Isn't this a slap in her face and asking her to admit that even if she changed her marriage, she was still not as good as Shen Zhinian?
For Shen Nanqiao, this was even more painful than killing her!
A gloomy look flashed across Lu Jianglin's eyes.
However, his career could not be separated from the support of the Shen family, and he wanted to climb up to the high branch of Concubine Rou. Even though he was unhappy, Lu Jianglin gently pulled Shen Nanqiao aside and coaxed her in a gentle voice.
"Nan Qiao, I am also thinking about our future. Haven't you always wanted to be a royal lady? Only when I become a high-ranking official can I ask for a royal title for you."
"If it's not to fulfill your wish, I wouldn't care even if it's a high position with generous salary!"
These words touched Shen Nanqiao's heart, and she finally found something that made her better than Shen Zhinian.
Although her husband has not yet entered the officialdom, his deep love for her is truly precious!
Unlike Shen Zhinian, who had to compete with so many women in the harem for the emperor's meager favor.
It is easy to find a priceless treasure, but it is hard to find a lover. When it comes to getting a husband's love, ten thousand Shen Zhinians cannot compare to her!
Shen Nanqiao's mood improved, and her tone of voice became much gentler, returning to her usual noble attitude: "I naturally understand my husband's deep affection for me."
"But whether we are high-ranking officials or imperial wives, we must be as calm as chrysanthemums and not fight or compete. Otherwise, wouldn't it be disgraceful? The flattering methods used by Concubine Rou are just telling me that I would not bother to do them either."
Lu Jianglin suddenly had a mouthful of blood choking in his throat!
At first, he really admired Shen Nanqiao's character. But after spending a long time with her, Lu Jianglin saw through her. She was just pretending to be noble. In fact, she was more vain than anyone else in her heart!
Not only is she vain, but she also has to pretend to be as calm and indifferent as a chrysanthemum all day long. She doesn't even fight for the bright future that is within her reach, but just waits for others to give it to her.
But not everyone is her mother, so why should she be spoiled? !
At this moment, Lu Jianglin really couldn't stand it anymore: "You always say that you have a noble character and you don't want to bow down for honor like Concubine Rou did. Why do you feel so uncomfortable when you see that she is deeply favored by the emperor?"
"You just don't have her abilities, but you envy her, so you say the grapes are sour when you can't eat them!"