flstandardbreds Chapter 143 What qualifications do you have!
Chapter 143 What qualifications do you have!
Shen Huaichuan became more and more adept at court work, and in just a few months he became a favorite of His Majesty.
Shen Tangan had heard about this a long time ago. Now that the time was right, she should return to the Marquisate to discuss the ownership of the Yong'an Marquisate with her brother.
My father has been a hands-off boss for so long, it would be better for him to step down and let others take over.
Shen Tangan was wearing a moon-white long dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming white lotus.
She took light steps and entered the gate of Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
When the servants in the mansion saw that it was her who came back, they all bowed respectfully.
Shen Tangan walked straight towards his brother Shen Huaichuan's study.
Along the way, she looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar courtyard scenery, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.
Ever since she vowed to protect her mother and brother, she had already been planning to take the Yong'an Marquisate from her father.
What Shen Jiyuan did does not make him worthy of being a father!
Shen Huaichuan was looking through the accounts in the study. When he heard his sister coming, he hurriedly stood up to greet her.
"Tang An, you are finally back."
There was a hint of fatigue in his eyes, but when he saw his sister, he smiled gently.
"Brother, now that your position in the court is more and more stable, we should also discuss the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion. Father has ignored the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion over the years, and the Marquis' Mansion has shown signs of decline due to his negligence."
Shen Tangan sat down on the chair, took a sip of tea, and went straight to the point.
Shen Huaichuan frowned slightly and sighed helplessly, "Father...Alas!"
If his father did not owe them anything, he would do his best to help his father stabilize the Marquisate.
But their father only disciplined them and never asked about the affairs at home, and never cared about their mother.
The reason why the Marquis' Mansion has been able to survive until now is entirely due to my mother's management of the household chores and the management of the Marquis' Mansion and the farm. My father has played no role at all!
"Brother, you are too kind."
Shen Tangan put down the teacup, his eyes firm, "Look at the accounts of this mansion, the income is not enough to cover the expenses, and the management of the servants is also lax. If it continues like this, the century-old foundation of Yong'an Marquis Mansion will be destroyed. We can't just stand by and watch."
Shen Huaichuan walked to the window, looked at the courtyard outside, and said after thinking for a moment: "Tang An, what you said makes sense. But we have to think of a comprehensive plan that will not embarrass our father and can smoothly take over the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion."
"Brother, I have an idea."
A sly look flashed in Shen Tangan's eyes. "We can first reorganize the mansion's industries. You have made a lot of connections in the court, so find some reliable people to help manage it. Just say that you are helping father to relieve his worries, and father will surely not object. When these things are effective, everyone will naturally see your ability, and then it will be natural for you to propose to take over the management of the mansion."
Shen Huaichuan listened to his sister's words and nodded slightly, "This is a good plan. However, we need to keep a low profile and not let anyone find fault with us and think that we are eager to seize power."
"Don't worry, brother. I will be careful."
A confident smile appeared on Shen Tangan's lips.
Just as the brother and sister were discussing, they suddenly heard a noise coming from outside the door.
The two looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
Shen Huaichuan opened the door and saw a servant running over in a panic, "Master, Miss, it's bad, the master...he heard that the young lady is back and is furious in the front hall."
Shen Tangan was slightly startled, then calmed down, "Brother, it seems that father has already noticed our intention. But this is also perfect, let's go and meet him."
After that, the brother and sister straightened their clothes and walked towards the front hall.
In the front hall, Yong'an Hou was sitting on a chair with an angry face. When he saw Shen Tang'an and Shen Huaichuan coming, he snorted coldly, "You two unfilial sons, do you want to drive an old bone like me out of the Hou Mansion?"
Shen Huaichuan stepped forward and said respectfully, "Father, you misunderstood. We just want to help you with the affairs of the Marquisate, and we have no other intentions."
"Share? Humph!"
Yong'an Marquis was still furious, "I think you just want to seize power. I'm not dead yet, and I still have the final say in this Marquisate."
Shen Tangan stepped forward with a cold smile, "Father, what have you done for the Marquis' Mansion over the years? Everything in the mansion is taken care of by mother, and you have never considered us two brothers and sisters. Everything we do is for the long-term planning of the Marquis' Mansion and for your own good."
After hearing what Shen Tangan said, Marquis Yong'an's face turned ugly for a moment. He pointed at her and shivered for a long time without being able to utter a word.
Because every word Shen Tangan said was true, he had no way to refute it.
But this is not an excuse for them to undermine me. He is their father after all. How dare they!
Shen Jiyuan's face turned pale and blue, as colorful as a color palette.
He suppressed his anger, veins popping out on his forehead, and shouted with a thick neck: "Don't think that you can be so presumptuous in front of me now that you are the Princess of Chen. It is not your turn as a woman to make decisions about the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion."
Shen Tangan raised his chin slightly, with an undisguised look of disdain on his delicate face.
Her eyes were like an ice-covered deep lake, she looked at Shen Jiyuan coldly, her voice was as cold as the wind in a cold night.
"Father, I didn't want to be so embarrassed with you, but what you have done over the years is really chilling. Have you forgotten your indifference to mother and your neglect of us brothers and sisters?"
Seeing this, Shen Huaichuan quickly reached out and pulled his sister's sleeve, with a trace of worry in his eyes, and gently advised: "Tang An, don't be impulsive."
Shen Tangan shook off his hand, took a small step forward, and continued to speak to Shen Jiyuan with a sharp gaze.
"Father, if you are sensible, you can abdicate now and let others take over. We will give you some face. You can enjoy your old age like those wealthy and idle people, and you don't have to worry about the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion. But if you insist on your wrongdoing, you can't control what will happen."
Shen Jiyuan's eyes widened, and it seemed as if fire was about to burst out of them.
He never thought that his daughter would dare to threaten him so openly, pointing at Shen Tangan with trembling fingers.
"You...you rebellious girl! I am your father, how dare you speak to me like that."
Shen Tangan sneered, and that laugh was like the sound of ice breaking, cold and harsh.
"Father? Have you ever fulfilled your fatherly responsibilities for even one day? My brother's legs are crippled, have you ever investigated the reason? My mother is sick and bedridden, have you ever shown any concern for her?
I'm afraid you are having a sweet time with your mistress! For Shen Qingwan's future, you can deceive me in every possible way? Do you remember that I am also your biological daughter? What qualifications do you have to call yourself a father now?"