flstandardbreds Chapter 111 Changing Last Name
Chapter 111 Changing Last Name
As dawn broke, Shen Fuhan opened his eyes.
He was certain that he hadn't dreamed a thing last night.
But yesterday and the day before were clearly the same scene. Is something missing?
He thought back carefully and realized that apart from drinking the same cup of tea with Wen Jiayue, everything else seemed to be the same.
There was a knock on the door from Sibo outside. He stopped thinking about it and sat up, throwing off the covers.
Before leaving the mansion, he sent someone to Ninghui Hall to tell them that he would go there that evening.
After a busy day at the Dali Temple, he was finally able to return home near dusk.
Wen Jiayue had already eaten and asked, "Where would the Marquis like to eat?"
Shen Fuhan said, "Go directly to Ninghui Hall."
Wen Jiayue sat firmly and said, "Then please take care, my lord."
Shen Fuhan paused for a moment, then said, "You come too."
Wen Jiayue looked at him in surprise: "I don't think I need to go."
It doesn't matter whether she's there or not. If the old lady sees her, she might say something sarcastic. Why should she go and invite trouble?
Shen Fuhan frowned and said, "You are also a master in the Marquis's mansion. You should also go to discuss important matters."
He paused, then added, "And you must be there this time, because Grandmother will likely set conditions before she agrees."
"What conditions?"
“I will not agree to take a concubine, and my grandmother will come up with another way.”
Wen Jiayue asked, "How can you be so sure?"
“It’s just a guess,” Shen Fuhan said, looking at her. “I will only agree if you agree.”
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips. Was her opinion really that important?
Moreover, she had already said that he could take a concubine.
The two walked towards Ninghui Hall.
On the way, Shen Fuhan sent someone to inform Shen Funian and Shen Fuyou, asking them to come along.
Shen Funian had been waiting for a long time. Upon hearing this, she took Wang Chengyao out the door and met them on the way.
She greeted them with a smile: "Big brother, big sister-in-law."
Wang Chengyao also called out, "Uncle, Aunt!"
Wen Jiayue patted his head and looked at Shen Funian.
She looked exceptionally radiant today, as if she had successfully changed Yao'er's surname.
Wen Jiayue suddenly thought of Su Ye.
Logically speaking, if they were to get married in the future, Yao'er should take the surname Su, but Shen Funian is so happy about changing his surname to Shen.
If Shen Funian and Su Ye had stayed together in their previous life, they should have gotten married long ago.
Did Shen Funian never consider marrying Su Ye?
Wen Jiayue was a little confused, so she simply stopped thinking about it. This was Shen Funian's personal matter, and there was no point in her thinking about it any further.
The group arrived at Ninghui Hall together.
The old lady had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Shen Fuhan arrive, she complained with concern, "You've been busy until now? Have you had your meal?"
"I've already used it."
Wen Jiayue was somewhat surprised. Why would he lie?
The old lady insisted that a meal be served: "Eat some more after you've eaten, and we can talk while we eat."
Shen Fuhan did not refuse and readily sat down.
Seeing that he had eaten a few bites, the old lady asked, "You sent someone over this morning, what is it that you have to tell me now?"
Shen Fuhan said, "Let's talk about it after everyone is here."
However, Shen Fuyou was nowhere to be seen.
The servant sent to Wuyou Courtyard reported back: "My lord, the fourth master is not in the manor."
Upon hearing this, Wen Jiayue immediately had a bad feeling. Could it be that Shen Fuyou had gone to find that Miss Yan'er?
Shen Fuhan frowned as well: "Go find him and bring him back."
Wen Jiayue quickly said, "Fourth brother has run off to play somewhere. It will take a lot of effort to find him. The Marquis is already busy, so why don't you resolve this matter first?"
Shen Fuhan gave her a deep look, moved slightly closer to her, and asked in a low voice, "What are you covering up for him?"
“No,” Wen Jiayue said, feigning composure. “Please tell me, Lord Marquis.”
In fact, she felt that it didn't matter whether she said those words or not. If Shen Fuhan wanted to investigate, he could find out Shen Fuyou's whereabouts at any time.
But since she had promised to keep it a secret for Shen Fuyou, she still spoke up.
Shen Funian also felt that it was better to die sooner rather than later, and quickly chimed in, "Big brother, you say it."
Shen Fuhan didn't ask any more questions and looked at the old lady.
“Grandmother, I want to discuss something with you,” he said solemnly. “I want Yao’er to change his surname to Shen.”
The old lady was stunned for a moment, then angrily retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "I'm not talking nonsense. I've thought about this matter for a long time."
"He has a different surname!" the old lady said angrily, pointing at Wang Chengyao. "A bastard born out of wedlock does not deserve the surname Shen!"
Shen Funian covered her son's ears long before the old lady could speak.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and knew this would be the outcome.
She held back from speaking, afraid of starting a fight with her grandmother.
To everyone's surprise, Grandmother's next words were: "I should never have let him into the mansion in the first place. I hope he fell off a rock and died!"
Shen Funian stood up abruptly, incredulous, and said, "Grandmother, Yao'er is your great-grandson! How can you say such a thing?"
"I said it, so what?" the old lady cursed incessantly. "After four years of good life in the Marquis's mansion, you want him to take the surname Shen? Dream on!"
The old lady then looked at Shen Fuhan, her face tense, and said, "Tell me, was it your sister who begged you?"
“It was my decision,” Shen Fuhan said frankly, “and it has nothing to do with my third sister.”
Seeing that the old lady's expression was not right, Zhao Mama, who was standing nearby, quickly tried to dissuade her.
"My lord, the old lady still suffers from heart palpitations. Please speak slowly and don't upset her."
"What are you talking about!" The old lady's face flushed with anger. "This matter is non-negotiable! I won't agree!"
Shen Fuhan calmly asked, "How can you get Grandmother to agree? Please state your conditions."
Seeing that he was still determined to do so, the old lady was so angry that she almost couldn't catch her breath.
Granny Zhao quickly helped her catch her breath and whispered, "Haven't you always wanted to find a concubine for the Marquis? This is a golden opportunity."
The old lady was stunned for a moment, and the pent-up frustration in her heart instantly dissipated.
The old lady asked quietly, "Do you think it can work?"
Granny Zhao nodded, it was pretty much the truth.
After a moment of contemplation, the old lady finally said, "If you want to change your surname, that's fine too. I'll arrange for you to take two concubines."
Before Shen Fuhan and Wen Jiayue could speak, Shen Funian spoke first: "No way!"
She looked at Shen Fuhan and said anxiously, "Brother, this is absolutely not allowed! Yao'er can stay in his original surname!"
Her sister-in-law was sincerely trying to help her. If she had to ask her brother to take a concubine in order to get this done, she would rather not change her surname.
Isn't this pushing your sister-in-law into a fire pit?
Shen Fuhan calmly said, "I will not take a concubine."
The old lady snorted, "Then he can forget about changing his surname!"
“Then we won’t change it,” Shen Fuhan said calmly, tapping the table. “Anyway, this matter isn’t urgent, there’s always a chance to turn things around.”
The old lady was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "What do you mean by this?"
After she dies, he will change Wang Chengyao's surname?
The old lady's face tightened, but since Shen Fuhan didn't say anything, she couldn't get angry.
However, she certainly wouldn't outlive them all; in the end, taking a concubine was the most important thing.
After much deliberation, the old lady backed down.
"Shall I arrange for two maids to stay in the main courtyard?"
With two beautiful maids loitering around the main courtyard every day, she couldn't believe Shen Fuhan wouldn't be tempted!