510 Chang Zaiqing (5)
However, this marriage contract changed some things.
It was unknown if Chang Zaiqing did not get married for so many years because of being threatened by the rich young master, or because she was keeping her chastity for Shen Xin.
Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan loved each other deeply, so the marriage contract became a little awkward.
At that time, Chang Zaiqing knelt in front of Luo Xueyan and said that she had no intention of marrying Shen Xin. That marriage contract was just a joke by their fathers, and she did not take it to heart. For the rest of her life, she only wanted to live a quiet life and did not want to think about anything else. As for getting married, she had long given up on it. If the Shen family felt that she was an eyesore, she would find a nunnery and be a nun. She would definitely not disturb the Shen family.
How could they turn a blind eye to the daughter of their father’s benefactor? Everyone in the Shen family tried to persuade Chang Zaiqin to stay, especially Chen Ruoqiu and Ren Wanyun. In the end, for some reason, Old Madam Shen actually suggested that Shen Xin take Chang Zaiqing as his concubine.
Shen Xin naturally did not agree, and Chang Zaiqing did not agree either, but in the end, it was Luo Xueyan who agreed.
Chang Zaiqing had no choice but to accept the kindness. However, she added that she would not fulfill her duty as a concubine.
At that time, Shen Miao felt that Chang Zaiqing was really sensible. She had no ambition and only wanted to be a concubine. After marrying Fu Xiuyi, Shen Miao was often upset by the concubines sent by the officials, but Chang Zaiqing was nothing like those concubines.
Chang Zaiqing became Shen Xin’s concubine in name. She did not have much of a relationship with Shen Xin, and they looked like siblings. However, she had a good relationship with Luo Xueyan. At first, Shen Miao was a little worried, but later, Shen Miao felt that it was good that her mother had someone to talk to.
Not long after, Luo Xueyan got pregnant, so Chang Zaiqing was by her side all day long to take care of her. For some reason, Luo Xueyan had a miscarriage. After the miscarriage, she became depressed and died shortly after.
Shen Xin was in extreme pain, and his hair almost turned all white overnight. As soon as Luo Xueyan died, Shen Xin seemed to have lost his vitality and quickly aged. Later, he was in no mood to fight. When he was set up by Fu Xiuyi, he did not even have the ability to fight back, which gave the second and third branches to take advantage of him.
Why would Luo Xueyan have a miscarriage for no reason at that time. She was a heroine who had fought countless battles. It was strange that she would die of depression. The only person who was with Luo Xueyan all the time was Chang Zaiqing. Shen Miao knew that Chang Zaiqing must have something to do with it.
At that time, Shen Xin had also sent people to investigate, but they could not find any clues. Chang Zaiqing was innocent. Ever since Luo Xueyan died, Shen Xin did not remarry. Chang Zaiqing was still a concubine. However, the first branch of the Shen family needed a woman to manage the household. Very naturally and gradually, Chang Zaiqing became the madam of the first branch. She was gentle and easy to get along with, which helped her rope in all the servants.
This was what Shen Miao felt was the most terrifying.
Chang Zaiqing was very smart. She knew that Shen Xin did not have any place for another woman in his heart, so she did not even attempt to win his heart at all. Instead, she made a move on Luo Xueyan to gain her trust and make her treat her as family. Then, she would stab Luo Xueyan in the back. Words could hurt. As long as a smart person like Chang Zaiqing said a few words “accidentally”, she might be able to make Luo Xueyan suffer. When Luo Xueyan was bedridden, Chang Zaiqing had said countless “consoling words” that could kill Luo Xueyan.