PFC Chapter 370 The Prince's Mystery: The Cannon Fodder Bride Forced into a Substitute Marquis'
Chapter 370 The Prince's Mystery: The Cannon Fodder Bride Forced into a Substitute Marquis'
Chapter 370 The Prince's Mystery: The Cannon Fodder Bride Forced into a Substitute Marquis's Marquisate VS The Frail and Early-Dying Eldest Son of the Marquis's Family (45)
They decided to act quickly, as time was of the essence; Shen Huaizhi and Su Jinyue had no time left.
Song Ming contacted Shen Huaizhi more and more frequently, and Shen Huaizhi was worried that he could no longer hold him back.
Shen Huaizhi did not return to the Xuanping Marquis's residence; instead, he arranged to meet Marquis Shen at Zuixianlou.
Across from Zuixianlou is a shop owned by Shen Huaizhi and Feng Enchi. It's a mystery how these playboys managed to open a shop in the most bustling area of the capital.
Perfect timing! Let's just consider this trip as an inspection of the store's operations.
Shen Huaizhi opened the window, leisurely sipping tea while looking at the bustling shops across the street. Su Jinyue wasn't here today because she had business to discuss; she had gone to the teahouse and bookstore to check the accounts and take a look around.
Before long, the door to the private room was opened, and Lord Shen walked in.
After Shen Huaizhi was separated from the family, the Xuanping Marquis's residence did return to peace, but Marquis Shen remained somewhat uneasy.
Especially after learning that Shen Huaizhi and his wife had moved out of the small courtyard and into a manor in the suburbs.
Shen Huaizhi did not accept the so-called family property offered by him. Even the things in that small courtyard were returned to the mansion after Shen Huaizhi moved out.
Lord Shen sighed inwardly. He understood that Shen Huaizhi was trying to sever ties with the Marquis's mansion.
But given their relationship, how can they simply distance themselves from it?
Shen Huaizhi is not in good health. Since he wants to go to the estate to recuperate, let him go. We'll talk to him again after he calms down.
The court was busy with affairs, and Lord Shen waited for several months. The next news he heard about Shen Huaizhi was about Shen Huaizhi going into business with Tang Ruihao, Feng Enchi and other younger people.
Moreover, their Qizhen Pavilion unexpectedly became a huge success. The items sold there were indeed novel and unique, attracting people from all over the capital to buy them. It even became a fashion trend in the capital for a time.
Lord Shen knew that Shen Huaizhi and Feng Enchi were in contact, but he did not expect that their relationship was so good that they could open a shop together.
Moreover, Lord Shen had concerns, so it was best for Shen Huaizhi not to show himself in public too much, especially not to have contact with people from the royal family.
This time, even if Shen Huaizhi doesn't approach him, Lord Shen plans to have a talk with Shen Huaizhi.
Upon entering the private room, Lord Shen immediately spotted Shen Huaizhi sitting by the window, dressed in a blue robe and leisurely sipping tea.
But seeing Shen Huaizhi's current state, Lord Shen was greatly shocked, because the current Shen Huaizhi was completely different from the Shen Huaizhi he had seen when he left the manor a few months ago!
Shen Huaizhi's complexion is now rosy, no longer sickly, and his body is no longer as thin as before. His black hair is tied up, and when he raises his hand to drink tea, the exposed wrist and forearm show clear muscle lines. He is clearly a very healthy person!
Lord Shen took two quick steps forward and carefully observed Shen Huaizhi's condition, but no matter how he looked at him, Shen Huaizhi no longer appeared sickly or weak, nor did he notice any flaws in his disguise.
After a long while, Lord Shen finally asked, "Are you cured of your illness?"
When Lord Shen entered, Shen Huaizhi stood up and bowed to him. Seeing the shocked look on Lord Shen's face, Shen Huaizhi didn't explain further and simply sat down to drink his tea.
Upon hearing Lord Shen's question, Shen Huaizhi simply replied, "I was fortunate enough to find a renowned doctor, and I have fully recovered."
Lord Shen opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. He knew in his heart that Shen Huaizhi's illness was due to poisoning. Now that Shen Huaizhi had been cured without his knowledge, Shen Huaizhi naturally knew that he had been poisoned before.
However, Shen Huaizhi knew he was poisoned, but he didn't ask his 'father' about it, which suggests that there really is a rift between them.
Recalling the farce that took place in the manor a few months ago when Shen Huaizhi left, Lord Shen suddenly paused.
He looked up and scrutinized Shen Huaizhi. Shen Huaizhi's illness could not have been cured to this extent in just a few months. Therefore, it was possible that Shen Huaizhi's departure from the Marquis's residence was a deliberate scheme by him.
After that, he left the courtyard and moved to the suburbs, disappearing for several months, which was also something he did deliberately.
Lord Shen felt a pang of bitterness. It seemed that he had long been aware of his physical condition but had kept silent until he found an opportunity to take advantage of it and leave the Marquis's mansion. Shen Huaizhi had long since lost trust in him and the Marquis's mansion.
Lord Shen sighed and looked out the window. Across the street, the Qizhen Pavilion was bustling with customers, and there were sounds of customers arguing over an item and shop assistants trying to dissuade them.
“You shouldn’t get entangled with Tang Ruihao and the Feng family’s kid. Although you’re hiding behind the scenes, anyone who’s interested can still find out your role. Too much attention from others will only do you harm.”
Shen Huaizhi remained noncommittal: "Why is Lord Shen afraid of me attracting too much attention? Is it because you're worried that I'll tarnish the reputation of the Xuanping Marquis's mansion, or because of the plum blossom birthmark on my arm?"
Upon hearing Shen Huaizhi mention the plum blossom birthmark, Lord Shen was so shocked that he stood up abruptly, staring intently at Shen Huaizhi. However, Shen Huaizhi remained calm, seemingly unaware that he had uttered anything earth-shattering.
Lord Shen's eyes were clouded, and his throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton. The words he wanted to ask were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them no matter what.
"You found out?" After a long while, Lord Shen finally regained his composure and asked Shen Huaizhi anxiously, "How did you find out? Who told you?"
Shen Huaizhi looked directly at Lord Shen and asked, "Lord Shen, don't you have anything to explain to me?"
Lord Shen remained silent. What could he say? How could he possibly explain the grudges and feuds of the older generation to Shen Huaizhi?
Besides, it was indeed a momentary lapse of judgment by Lord Shen who accepted Shen Huaizhi as his illegitimate son, which caused him to lose his rightful status as a prince.
Now that I think about it, ever since Shen Huaizhi left the Marquis's mansion, he has stopped calling him father and has always addressed him as Lord Shen. So he must have really found out about his background.
Shen Huaizhi's resentment towards him is understandable.
"Now that you know, you shouldn't act rashly. It's not a good time for you to contact the royal family."
Shen Huaizhi chuckled, then said softly, "I think it's the perfect time."
It is because I have value that I am noticed and thus have the right to be exploited.
Shen Huaizhi looked at Lord Shen seriously and said, word by word, "The Song family has already come to me."
"The Song family?!" Lord Shen was startled, his gaze filled with doubt and uncertainty.
Shen Huaizhi found it somewhat amusing to see Lord Shen's face change color in shock.
"What's so strange about Lord Shen? My biological mother is Song Zhihua, isn't it? It's not surprising that the Song family came knocking on my door, is it?"