Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

Chapter 586 Marriage, marry him as a concubine?

"Yes, you also know that the reason why my son was able to come back from danger and sit in this position again is because of Prince Hong. Otherwise, my son might have died long ago. After this experience, my son knows how important it is to have a backer. Now God has given me the opportunity to meet Prince Hong, I must cherish it."

"Son, what do you mean? Mother is old and can't understand some of it."

"The incident with Prince Hong's mount caused a rift between him and my son. Fortunately, my son came up with a solution, which made him trust my son again."

"What's the solution?"

"Let Nianran marry him as his concubine. This will not only eliminate Prince Hong's suspicion of me, but also allow him to be our backer in the future. This will give us more protection in the future."

"But Prince Hong is older than you and he's still a concubine. Isn't it too unfair for Nianran?" The old lady's face darkened.

"For the future of our Shen family, what's the point of being wronged? Besides, she is just a girl from the countryside, she doesn't have much knowledge, if she can marry Prince Hong, it would be too high."

"That being said, can Nian Ran agree to this?"

"It's not up to her whether she agrees or not. When the time comes..." Shen Wenting whispered in her ear.

"Isn't this inappropriate?"

"There's nothing wrong with that, mother. Leave this matter to me. I promise to do it properly. It doesn't matter who you marry. With the relationship with Prince Hong, we will be able to rise higher in the future. The Duke's Mansion was so glorious, but didn't it end up with its property confiscated and imprisoned?"

"Well, let's do as you say! However, I really like Nianran. You should talk to her carefully first. It would be best if she is willing to do it. This way, she can be used by us in the future."

"Mom, I get it, don't worry!" It is not up to her to marry or not. When the time comes, the rice will be cooked and she will have to accept her fate. So, Shen Wenting has made up her mind that no matter whether she did those things or not, she can't escape.

Chen Nianran had no idea that Shen Wenting had already set his sights on her. In order to prevent Shen Wenting from getting suspicious, she took back the calligraphy works that Shen Wenting had copied and asked Yao Qingnian not to have any contact with her for the next few days.

Yao Qingnian was a little worried, but Chen Nianran told her not to worry, that she would be careful and would send her a signal as soon as anything happened.

After two peaceful days, Shen Wenting came back that day and asked Chen Nianran to get dressed up the next day, saying that he was going to take her to a banquet hosted by a colleague. There were many ladies and young ladies at the banquet, and he wanted to take her to show her face and get to know them.

It was normal for wealthy families to hold a banquet today and another one tomorrow. The national funeral had already passed, and there were gradually more banquets, and things had returned to their old ways.

The old lady specially called her over and said that she had made new clothes for her and asked her to try them on. If they fit her well, she could wear them tomorrow.

Chen Nianran didn't think much about it. She thought it was just a party and she didn't know anything. There was nothing wrong with just going to join in the fun, make her presence known and then come back. So she readily agreed.

The next day, after a simple wash and dressing, I went to meet Shen Wenting.

"Why aren't you wearing the clothes your grandmother prepared for you?"

"What grandma prepared was a little too fancy, and my daughter usually likes simple and elegant clothes, so she changed into her own clothes."

"That's good. This is neat and generous, and it makes you look more elegant and refined. Let's go."

Chen Nianran looks the same as Yao Qingnian. She inherited the good genes from Chen Shuhua and Shen Wenting, so she is graceful and elegant, like a lotus emerging from the water. She is charming even without makeup.

Chen Nianran got on the carriage and set off with Shen Wenting.

After walking for a long time, the carriage slowly stopped.

Chen Nianran got off the carriage and found that it was parked outside the palace of Prince Hong.

"Father, is it Prince Hong's Mansion that is hosting the banquet?"

But the place outside the mansion looked deserted, and it didn't look like a banquet was being held.

"No, I have something to discuss with Prince Hong, so before going to the banquet, I will come to the Prince's place first. After we finish our business, we will still have time to attend the banquet."

"Then my daughter is waiting for you in the carriage." Shen Wenting had always had contacts with Prince Hong, so she did not doubt it.

"It may take some time. How about this, you go in with your father and sit and wait, or you can walk around the county king's place if you are bored."

"Okay then..." Chen Nianran nodded and went into the mansion with Shen Wenting. After arriving at the Prince's Mansion, Chen Nianran was taken to the backyard under the guidance of the housekeeper.

"Nianran, your father is going to the prince's study to discuss important matters. You wait here and don't run around. I will come to find you when I am done."

"Okay, father, go ahead and do your work." Chen Nianran nodded.

Shen Wenting glanced at her and left with satisfaction.

"Prince, the person has been brought to your backyard."

"Okay, Brother Wen Ting, from now on, we are a family. We should keep our differences to ourselves. Don't worry, I will love the eldest lady well in the future." Prince Hong said with a smile on his face.

"It is my daughter's blessing to be favored by the prince. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

"Okay, you can go back." Prince Hong waved his hand and asked someone to send him out.

Shen Wenting left after saying this.

Chen Nianran waited for a long time, but Shen Wenting did not come back, so she asked the housekeeper beside her: "Housekeeper, where is my father? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

"Miss, please be patient and have some snacks. Lord Shen and the prince are discussing important matters. They may have been delayed. I will go and check for you."

The housekeeper said this and left. Chen Nianran waited for a long time, but Shen Wenting still didn't come back. If he was attending a banquet, the banquet should have ended long ago. Whatever he was discussing, it wouldn't take him so long. She gradually felt that something was wrong.

So she stood up and wanted to go out, but unexpectedly she ran into the housekeeper who had just returned: "Miss, I'm sorry, Lord Shen and the prince suddenly went to the palace for an urgent matter. I'm afraid they won't be back for a while. I'm sorry to bother you to wait a little longer."

"In that case, I'll go back first." Chen Nianran said, and was about to walk out.

"This is quite far from the Shangshu Mansion. Before leaving, Lord Shen asked us to take good care of you. If you go back alone, we can't afford any problems.

How about this, you wait here for a moment, I will arrange a carriage to take you back."

"OK then."