Dad, open the door. I'll bring your mistress back for you.

Chapter 275 Mother Concubine

It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze.

Shen Jingwan came to the Sixth Princess's Mansion wearing a simple long dress and carrying a thick account book.

This account book records the loan transactions between her and the ladies of various families.

Every time she came here before, the people in the mansion always ignored her, as if she didn't exist.

Therefore, Shen Jingwan did not have too many expectations this time, and just wanted to take this opportunity to organize the account books.

After all, it is time to pay interest to the ladies and young ladies of each family, and several ladies have said that they do not need to pay interest every month, and they can lend out the principal and interest together. If they need money, they can come to her directly.

So she had to carefully reorganize this information in the account books.

However, when Shen Jingwan just stepped into the hall, the scene before her surprised her.

Concubine Qin was sitting on the main seat with great grace, while Xiao Jinhuan was sitting quietly beside her with her head lowered.

Shen Jingwan's heart tightened, and she hurried forward, knelt on her knees, and respectfully bowed to Concubine Qin.

Seeing this, Concubine Qin smiled slightly, then stood up, stretched out her hands and gently helped Shen Jingwan up, and said softly: "Oh, how can this child perform such a big ceremony? Get up quickly! Let your aunt take a good look. We haven't seen each other for two years. I didn't expect that you have grown up to be so beautiful now."

Shen Jingwan was immediately flattered when she heard this. She quickly lowered her head and humbly responded, "Your Highness, I am too kind to praise you. Wan'er really doesn't deserve it."

As she spoke, a slight blush appeared on her cheeks.

Concubine Qin smiled and gently tucked the few strands of hair that were scattered on Shen Jingwan's forehead behind her ears.

Then, she took Shen Jingwan's hand and sat down at the top together.

At this moment, Shen Jingwan's heart was pounding with nervousness, and a layer of fine beads of sweat had unknowingly appeared on her palms.

She wondered to herself why Concubine Qin was suddenly so friendly to her today. After all, she had never treated her like this before.

Concubine Qin smiled, gently patted Shen Jingwan's hand, and said softly: "If I remember correctly, Wan'er, you have always been in love with Yuan Lang."

This sudden sentence was like a thunderclap, which instantly made Shen Jingwan pale. She stood up in panic, her knees softened, and she fell to the ground with a thud.

Her face was as pale as paper, her whole body trembling, and she responded in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, please be discerning! I would never dare to have any improper thoughts about the Third Prince, let alone covet him."

At this moment, Xiao Jinhuan, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but snort coldly.

However, her action immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of Concubine Qin, who glared at her fiercely, her eyes full of warning.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Jinhuan quickly restrained her expression, sat up straight and obediently, not daring to speak any more.

Concubine Qin then leaned forward, stretched out her hand, and slowly pulled Shen Jingwan up from the ground. She patted the back of her hand comfortingly, and said with a hint of regret, "What should we do? Yuanlang wrote to me a few days ago to tell me that he has been fond of you for a long time and is looking forward to marrying you. I wanted to make it a good match, but since you, Wan'er, have no intention of marrying Yuanlang, I have no choice but to refuse Yuanlang. But if I do so, I'm afraid that child will be heartbroken for a long time."

Hearing this, Shen Jingwan opened her mouth and was about to speak, but the words she had just said suddenly flashed through her mind, and the words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back.

Helplessly, she lowered her head and murmured in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Everything is up to the Imperial Concubine."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Qin said happily, "Then I will make the decision today and assign you to Yuan Lang."

When Shen Jingwan heard Concubine Qin's words, she couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in her heart.

Because not long ago, she had heard someone mention that Concubine Qin intended to ask His Majesty to grant a marriage between the Third Prince and Shen Chuning.

How come Concubine Qin can act on her own when it comes to me?

Shen Jingwan was full of doubts and couldn't figure out the reason for a moment.

At this moment, Concubine Qin continued, "Wan'er, I'm sure you know that Yuanlang loves Jinhuan the most."

Hearing this, Shen Jingwan couldn't help but think secretly in her heart, thinking: What does this have to do with Xiao Jinhuan?

However, despite thinking this in her heart, she still maintained a decent smile on her face and responded softly, "The Sixth Princess is smart, gentle and kind. Even Wan'er likes her very much."

Seeing this, Concubine Qin nodded lightly in satisfaction, a look of relief on her face as she said slowly, "I knew that the sister-in-law I chose for my daughter Jinhua would be the right one."

The word "sister-in-law" exploded in Shen Jingwan's ears like a thunder, making her dizzy and unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

After regaining some consciousness, she quickly stated, "Wan'er will definitely protect the Sixth Princess wholeheartedly in the future, just like the Third Prince did."

However, Concubine Qin smiled slightly, waved her hand gently, and said, "There's no need to wait until later. Now is a good time for you to show your abilities."

Shen Jingwan quickly looked up at Concubine Qin, her eyes filled with determination, and replied solemnly: "Your Highness, please give your orders. As long as Wan'er can do something, I will do my best!"

Concubine Qin smiled again and said gently, "Why are you still calling me Concubine? Please change your address and call me 'Mother Concubine' so that I can hear it."

Hearing this, Shen Jingwan was slightly startled at first, then her face flushed, and she timidly called out: "Mother..."

"Hey!" Concubine Qin responded softly, and at the same time took off the emerald green bracelet on her wrist and gently put it on Shen Jingwan's wrist.

Xiao Jinhuan, who was standing aside, was so disdainful at this moment that she almost rolled her eyes to the sky.

At this moment, Shen Jingwan seemed to finally come to her senses. Remembering what Concubine Qin had just said, she quickly asked, "Mother just mentioned that now is the time for Wan'er to perform well, but I wonder what exactly does Mother want Wan'er to do?"