Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage: Chapter 136 (Part 2)

April 5, 2018 By in CNovel, Translation Tags: , 83 Comments

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Chapter 136: Marriage (Part 2)

The sudden thunderstorm in the Ding capital made the weather turn cold on the second day. It was as if deep winter had reached over night, so when people was discussing about the heavy rain yesterday, they all mentioned that it was somewhat unexpected.

“One did not expect the rain to come like this, and had forgotten about the flora and fauna in the courtyard. When one thought about it, several pots were broke. Those flowers were usually looked over with utmost care. This is just a pity.” Chen Rou Qiu was tidying up Shen Wan’s clothes as she spoke about the rain last night.

Chen Rou Qiu had always paid attention to elegance, and would also find particularly scarce varieties of flora and fauna. Shen Wan was absent-mindedly listening, but his eyes were not on Chen Rou Qiu.

Chen Rou Qiu noticed Shen Wan’s expression and asked with a smile, “Does Master have any matters in one’s mind?”

Shen Wan recovered to his senses and looked towards Chen Rou Qiu, “I was thinking that Yue-er has reached the age to discuss about marriage.”

Chen Rou Qiu’s heart thumped but she still smiled, “I know. One had been looking for the right person for Yue-er, but one must slowly pick and not let Yue-er marry over foolishly, else Master will also be distressed.”

“This matter had been delayed for so long.” This time Shen Wan did not let Chen Rou Qiu skim past it and bluntly said, “Ever since Yue-er was sixteen, it is already two years. Even if those young ladies of other family were not married, they are all engaged. If Yue-er carried on like this, it would be difficult to find someone suitable in the future. A few days ago I have given you a few families that were all quite good. I have looked over it and the families were well-off and there are not to many complications in their residences, so Yue-er will not be in a disadvantage when she marries over.”

“However that being said,” Chen Rou Qiu grudgingly said, “It had been only for a while. One need to let Yue-er familiarise with it.”

“It has been two years. Every time the topic of marriage is brought up with her, she would decline and you as a Mother also let her be.” Shen Wan’s eyes sharpened, “Even though our residence is also not bad, but Yue-er expectations are too high. If she has an intention that she should not have and involved our household, it would not be worth it at all.”

Shen Wan’s gaze had an intentional implication and Chen Rou Qiu suddenly understood. Shen Wan was not a fool, so when Shen Yue kept saying she did not want to marry this or not, him being a Father would definitely be suspicious. Shen Yue was in love with Prince Ding, Fu Xiu Yi, and if Shen Wan knew about it, one feared that he would not spare Shen Yue.

“Some families are not for us to climb up.” There were hidden meanings behind Shen Wan’s words, “It is better to let Yue-er be down to earth and perish such thoughts as early as possible. Otherwise this mud would be too deep that it would be too late to come out of it.

Chen Rou Qiu broke out to a cold sweat. After being husband and wife with Shen Wan for so many years, at this moment she could almost conclude that Shen Wan definitely knew of Shen Yue’s wishes. But Chen Rou Qiu understood clearly of Shen Yue’s temperament. At the beginning when Shen Miao was still around, Shen Yue’s heart was all on Prince Ding and now without Shen Miao, Shen Yue would be even more hell-bent. To get Shen Yue to marry to others, one feared that Shen Yue would not agree to it till death.

“But Master,” Chen Rou Qiu still wanted to fight for Shen Yue. “Yue-er is still young and one cannot be impatient with some things. Previous you also dote her, so can not one empathise with her this time?”

Shen Wan took a deep breath, and looked towards Chen Rou Qiu with some disappointment in his eyes. He said, “Furen had always been understanding of the overall picture, but now why are you unable to see it? Prince Ding is one that looked simple on the surface, and when the Eldest household was still around and had the military power of the Shen family’s army, perhaps Prince Ding would have some fear. Now that the Eldest household has separated, Second Older Brother and I are both civil officials with smooth careers, Prince Ding would not attach any importance. When Prince Ding marries, it would definitely be with a wife whose family will be able to benefit him. Yue-er is of no significance to him, so he would not let Yue-er be the official wife and she can only be a concubine. Even if Yue-er gain his favour, how would a concubine be able to fight with the official wife? At that time the one that is at a disadvantage is still Yue-er.”

When Chen Rou Qiu heard this she broke into a cold sweat. She initially thought that Shen Wan did not agree to let Shen Yue marry Prince Ding, because he was not optimistic about Prince Ding in the fight of the heir position. But now it seemed that Shen Wan’s evaluation of Prince Ding was not from an ordinary man’s point of view, but from one who considered all pros and cons. It was difficult for this type of man to be sincere and even if there was sincerity, to let Chen Rou Qiu watch as her Di daughter yield and lower her head to other female, Chen Rou Qiu was unwilling.

She said, “Since that being the case, it is this wife that was not thoughtful. Master kept on thinking about Yue-er but I still blamed Master. It is me who is at fault.”

“You are also not at fault.” Shen Wan sighed, “Yue-er temperament is now more arrogant than before. You must get her to fix it, so that there would be less troubles in the future. I will let my subordinates write a book on all the sons of good family in the capital and send it to you. Pick a few and bring Yue-er to go visit them on another day.” After pausing, he said, “This matter cannot be dragged on.”

After Chen Rou Qiu learnt of the matter, this time she stood together with Shen Wan and immediately agreed. After Shen Wan went to court, that book was sent over and Chen Rou Qiu carefully looked through each one before making a mark with compatible ones, intending to let Shen Yue meet them.

But one did not see that in Qiu Shui Yuan, among the maids that were sweeping the courtyard someone quietly put down the task on hold and left.

The calligraphy brush in Shen Yue’s hand suddenly paused, and a long ink mark appeared on the unfinished painting. The painting was actually a well done autumn landscape, but the sudden appearance of an long black ink appeared on the blue skies. But she did not take it to heart at all and asked the maid in front angrily.

“What did you say? Mother is choosing a husband for me?”

“Replying Young lady.” That maid cautiously lowered her head, “Furen had already picked a few people from a book and sent some invitations. One guessed that in a few days’ time Furen will bring Second Young Lady over to pay a visit.”

“Scoundrel.” Shen Yue was so angry that she threw the brush. One did not know who was she scolding, and the previous appearance of gentleness and elegance had vanished. The maids that were in the area all dared not even breath loudly. Everyone knew that this Second Young Lady might look weak and gentle, but disregarded servants and would not have a bit of mercy when dealing with them.

Shen Yue displayed a look of irritation.

She was currently eighteen. Eighteen. Within the Ding capital, females of that age would have been married, and even those who did not marry would at most be engaged. But till now she was still not engaged. She was the limited talent female and had a good appearance, with a gentle and intelligent character. There were numerous males that liked her but she only wanted to marry one, and that was Fu Xiu Yi.

Prince Ding, Fu Xiu Yi, was the youngest of all the Princes, and was currently the only one that did not have a consort. Initially Shen Miao fell for Fu Xiu Yi at first sight because she was charmed by him, but who knew that Shen Yue also liked that type of man. Since he was made to charm others, he did not have the strange tempers of Princes, and was young and handsome. What was more than that, he was the descendant of royalty and was the most distinguished male other than the Emperor in Ming Qi. Shen Yue had always felt that only she was compatible with Fu Xiu Yi. So at the beginning, when Shen Miao shamelessly made her love for Fu Xiu Yi known to public, Shen Yue felt that she was insulting her sweetheart.

Fortunately Fu Xiu Yi was extremely cold towards Shen Miao, and now there was not anything between them, making Shen Yue relieved. At first she eavesdropped on Shen Wan’s and Shen Gui’s conversation, saying that there was a possibility that Fu Xiu Yi would suffer a wrong and marry Shen Miao in order to obtain Shen Xin’s military power. She had been on tenterhooks for a long time and wished that there was no Shen Miao in this world. It was fortunate that Shen Miao herself later gave up.

At the moment Shen Miao was not fighting with her, so why did her own parents force her?

“I want to talk to Mother. I am not marrying. I am not marrying.” Shen Yue stood up and swept the ink and paper off the table, apparently very furious. The maids around quickly got to their knees but none dare to persuade.

Over at Cai Yun Yuan, someone also heard the movements.

As compared to the ruckus two years before, Cai Yun Yuan was much more bleak. Ever since Ren Wan Yun’s death and Shen Gui’s descendants line was harmed, Old Shen Furen got furious and no longer allowed Shen Gui to bring a mess of females back to the residence. After Shen Gui’s pot has cracked, and knew that in this lifetime he was unable to have any child with any female, he feels upset when he returns to the residence, so he kept on lingering in pleasure quarters. Other than the servants in Cai Yun Yuan, the only remaining females were Wan YiNiang and Shen Dong Ling.

Shen Gui once had two sons and compared to the Third household, it was considered as thriving with descendants, but now unfortunately there was only a Shu daughter left. No matter what, Shen Dong Ling was Shen Gui’s only bloodline left, thus the servants treated Shen Dong Ling and Wan YiNiang with respect.

“What is the hustle and buzz outside about?” Wan YiNiang who was doing needlework looked up. These two years she had lived well and as compared to the past, she had become much more unyielding.

The maid at the doors said, “Replying YiNiang, it is Second Young Lady throwing a tantrum because Third Furen is selecting a husband for her. At this moment she is rushing over to Qiu Shui Yuan.”

With a sneer, Wan YiNiang laughed out and shook her head, “This Second Young Lady would actually be angry because of this matter.” She suddenly thought about something and her eyes darkened, “When growing up in happiness, one fails to appreciate what happiness really means.”

Her Shen Dong Ling was also a Young Lady of the Shen residence, and almost the same age as Shen Yue. However Old Shen Furen looked down on Shu daughters, and Shen Gui just simply did not care about matters of the courtyard. Shen Dong Ling’s identity was not high, thus there were very little people who came to ask for marriage. Even those who came for marriage were all those odd people that one know they were not good people with one look.

She was here worrying about Shen Dong Ling’s marriage but at the other end Shen Yue, who was managed, was not satisfied. Being reincarnated to which position was really a matter of merit.

Just as she was thinking, Shen Dong Ling who was sitting behind the screen stood up. She had grown up a lot, she had a slim and slender figure and her eyes were sharp, possessing the grace that Wan YiNiang had when she was singing.

“Where are you going?” Wan YiNiang asked casually.

Shen Dong Ling said, “Is not Wan YiNiang worried about my marriage constantly?”

Wan YiNiang was surprised for a moment, as she did not know what was the meaning behind those words.

“I have waited for two years. Now the opportunity has arrived.” Shen Dong Ling said.

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    • I’d feel sorry if SDL turns out to be just another petty idiot. She seems like a sensible woman. Though she would definetly scheme to find a good and powerful husband, she doesn’t seem the kind who would cause trouble for herself doing so.

      What I can imagine her doing, though, is trying to hijack SY’s marriage proposals by seducing one of the favourable young men SW and wife would have chosen. Not that it would be hard to appear dignified next to Miss Tantrum.

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  6. Omg the sandpaper and the clam fight the fisherman catches both. 鹬蚌相争渔翁得利

    Our empress will just need to wait and see third household collapse, what with the SDL and the old vixen

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  8. Actually Shen Wan seems to be quite a sensible chap. He’s not overly lustful, he thinks things through, he can flatter the right people, can see the bigger picture. If he wasn’t on ‘that’ side of the fence he would probably make a decent side character. But I’m so curious to see how he reacts to the interloper’s advances. Ohohoho.

    Also Shen Yue, this spoilt brat. If only she had half her mother’s brain and used it for the right purpose. Shen wan is completely right in saying she is of no use to Ding Wang. Why would he even bat an eyelid at her.

    Thanks zaza and tnyhy!!

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    • That interloper seems to be planning to help create a big chasm between Shen Wan and his family–why else would she stick her finger in this pie? Once she has been assured that Shen Wan is very angry and disappointed it will be much easier to shift his attention to herself. In fact it will appear natural with no effort on her part. After all, if his wife and only child disappoint him terribly what better way to recover than by having another child?

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  11. Shen Yue, now someone smart will use your stupidity to step higher! Go, Shen Dong Ling, fight that arrogant simpleton! Even though there was no Shen-Xie couple, it’s also interesting to read how people call grievances upon themselves. Especially, Shen Dong Ling, who is considered much smarter than Shen Yue or Shen Qing. Perhaps, even new Cai bitch couldn’t be compared to her. There is only one hope she wouldn’t try to scheme against our Excellence! It would be a pity to see this girl’s death. Thanks you!

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  14. Outside of the main characters, I am rooting for shen dong ling’s happiness. She is the most sensible of all the siblings, so far. Go underdog! Steal a good marriage and fate!

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  15. Interesting. I’m rather rooting for Shen Dong Ling to make a mess of Shen Yue. I can’t wait to see how she takes advantage of Shen Yue to snag herself a husband. And hopefully Shen Yue gets destroyed in the process. Shen Qing (and her family branch) has been dead for so long, no one really even remembers her anymore. Why does Shen Yue get to live for so much longer, hmm?

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  16. So much for the anticipation. It’s Shen Yue’s marriage that the title referred to. What a let down. Good thing i did not set my expectations too high…have been burnt by the author too many times. 😅

    I really wanna know what’s happening at XJX’s front…

    Thank you for the chapter.

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  17. I feel cheated. I thought for sure this “marriage” was going to be between Empress Jiao-Jiao and Beautiful, Handsome, Gorgeoua, Enchanting, Alluring, Manly, Obsessed-with-Jiao-Jiao-that-he-named-his-tiger-Jiao-Jiao-and-even-said-tiger-and-girl-are-the-same (whew!) Prince Xie Jing Xing! (Ta-Da!) Insignificant people should stay insignificant! Hmp! 😤

    Now who else felt the same way? 😑

    Thanks for the chapter! 😁

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    • Hope SDL lands a big and prominent one to slap SY and Chen shi’s faces. As to SY’s delusion to marry Prince Ding-dong…she really lacks the grey matter to not know her position and is overestimating herself. Waiting to read her pitiful end. Thanks for the update.

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  19. I’m very fortunate not set my expectations so high because of Title.. Because sometimes they so misleading.. And my expectations not betray me… Before I assumed princes marriage or third Shen marriage …now.. At last my prediction not wrong… So the title should be struggle of marriage in third Shen house.. But to long so the title shorten to Marriage

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    • I get thet the feeling that he will betray his wife in the end with that Cui woman by taking her as a concubine.
      Actually I’m really whondering if he actually really loves his wife? ( like ShenXin loves his . )

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      • I suspect that Shen Wan actually does not love his wife but her appearance and outward view. It is stated several times that if Shen Wan sees her real self, he’s not going to favor her anymore. Shen Xin, on the other hand, loves Luo Xue Yan for her and her only.

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  22. Why do I get the feeling that this shu daughter is going to act as the scapegoat for SY and marry in her place? Not only would it be a good marriage but it’d also ruin SY’s face.

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  24. SDL in her last life was married off by that first wife Ren as a stepping stone. She didn’t bully or had a hand on Shen Miao family demise..

    So this time… as long she doesn’t hinder shen miao.. i wish she got good marriage and bless life.

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  25. Looks like my expectations were mislead (like so many others here). But it’s still quite interesting. Shen Wan seems to have a good head on his shoulder though he also stood by and watched how Shen Miao was ‘mistreated’. Too bad that this intelligence was not passed down to Shen Yue. I wonder though who Shen Dong Ling wants as a husband? Will she interfere when those potential candidates will visit the household? That would be like how Shen Yue’s own mother got a hold of Shen Wan. And if you can spoil Shen Dong Ling is not Mei Furen is she?

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    • That is what I would do if I was in SDL’s place. I would let SY prepare the wedding dress and happily get on the wedding sedan, leaving that horrible Shen family.

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  35. “I have waited for two years. Now the opportunity has arrived.” Shen Dong Ling said.

    Hmm, she’s been quiet for long, it’s indeed time for her to show her real thoughts and methods. Shen Yuan’s sister shouldn’t be as simple as she appears.

    Thank you for the chapter | ू•ૅω•́)ᵎᵎᵎ fu

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  36. I don’t have any idea what Shen Dong Ling is planning except to somehow be given a chance for a husband off that list. I don’t think she cares about revenge and ruining people but about securing a future for herself as free from complications as possible. That list of Shen Wan’s contains information she needs. She also needs someone to help her since her own father is useless. I also wonder what methods she will use for this. It isn’t that I think she cannot be ruthless but I feel she won’t waste her energy unnecessarily.

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  37. Thanks for the chapter! Shen Dong Ling is quiet and pretty and – fairly smart. With no brothers to inherit, a father who can’t have any more children and an old, failing grandmother, she just needs to find a well-off husband and wait for whatever inheritance falls to her.

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  39. I was actually expecting Shen Yue’s father’s marriage! 😅
    Kinda glad that didn’t happen. I wana see these ladies squirm a bit too.
    Our Empress took her revenge on the second household but hasn’t made a direct move on the third yet apart from diverting ‘yiniang’ fromher father to uncle…

    Thanks for the update! ^_^

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  48. Even I agree Shen Wan actually has a good head on him….but Chen Rou Qiu on the other hand though appeared intelligent….is as good for nothing as her stuck up elegance. No wonder Shen Yue is also like her mother. If she hadn’t egged on Shen Yue in earlier years she wouldn’t be this temperamental. Even that lame Shen Gui had enough sense to find a proper husband for Shen Qing to cover for her. It seems the wives of the second household in the end has become the end for them huh?

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