Lady Qian felt that Wang Zijiao had ruined her entire life. In the past, when Wang Zijiao’s husband was a first-rank General, she had dared not cross Madam Wang. But things were different now—Madam Wang’s husband was dead. How could she, the wife of a fifth-rank official, be unable to handle a mere merchant woman? If Wang Zijiao refused to let her live in peace, then she would ensure the entire family suffered. Furthermore, Shen Yiru stood as a threat to her own children’s marriage prospects and had to be disposed of as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Seeing Lady Qian lost in thought, Shen Jiangbei asked, "My dear, what is the matter? Are you not feeling well? There is no need to handle all the preparations for the birthday banquet alone; you can have Wei'er and Chen'er assist you."
Lady Qian came back to herself. "I have already been letting Wei'er help me, but as for Chen'er, let's leave her be."
Chapter 102