Quick Transmigration: Help, The Male Leads Are All Broken!

The funeral of the Old Marquis Shen proceeded according to all the established rituals. Su Tang needed only to wear mourning clothes, kneel before the spirit, and dutifully observe mourning and kowtow.

The return of Second Master Shen made the situation in the Shen family even more chaotic. The First Branch even clamored to divide the household before the funeral was even over.

Su Tang had been kneeling in front of the mourning hall for almost a day, and her knees were starting to ache and swell. At this moment, she didn't care about her image anymore and simply turned her kneeling into a cross-legged sit.

It was already late at night, and the guests who came to offer condolences had long gone. The only ones left were the Shen family members.

In all honesty, the Old Marquis Shen was really good at having children. Eight sons, not even counting the daughters who had married out. Counting them all, it was even more lively than the royal family.

At this time, Eldest Master Shen, though wearing mourning clothes, didn't have a trace of sadness on his face. On the contrary, he was almost overflowing with joy because of the Old Marquis's death.

"Don't blame me, your eldest brother, for not reminding you. The funeral lasts seven days. Once those seven days are over, you can no longer live in the Shen family."

Eldest Master Shen had already revealed his intentions long ago, so most people knew about it. But knowing was one thing; when the day actually came, no one was willing to accept it.

"Brother, Father's bones are not yet cold, and you're already in such a hurry to divide the family? Aren't you afraid of angering Father in the afterlife?"

Eldest Master Shen said, "Let him be angry then; it's not like he can come back to life. Third Brother, I know you have resentment in your heart, but now I am in charge of the Marquis's residence. I won't push you to the brink. I will give you one thousand taels of silver. Take your concubine, your family of wives and daughters, and find a place to move out as soon as possible."

One thousand taels of silver was something ordinary people couldn't earn in a lifetime, but this was the Marquis's residence. One thousand taels was only enough for them to buy a famous painting or calligraphy. As expected, Third Master Shen jumped up from his kneeling cushion.

"Eldest, you're going too far!"

Eldest Master Shen sneered, "How am I going too far? When your concubine angered my sick mother, why didn't she think of the phrase 'going too far'? And your sister, don't think I'll spare her just because she's married out."

Eldest Master Shen allocated the money one by one, but when it came to Second Master Shen, he paused.

Second Master Shen was different from the other sons born of concubines. He, like him, was a son of the legal wife. Since he was a son of the legal wife, he shouldn't tear things apart too much. Moreover, compared to the other sons born of concubines, this younger brother's official rank was obviously much higher.

At this moment, Eldest Madam Shen suddenly spoke.

"Husband, don't be confused. The others are fine, but Second Brother, like us, is born of the legal wife. Although his mother was Father's second wife, she was still brought back through a formal marriage." As Eldest Madam Shen spoke, her eyes glanced at Su Tang. "Moreover, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law have lived in the borderlands for many years and had no way to enter the capital. If we divide them out, what will happen to our Taotao?"

Eldest Madam Shen's mouth was truly good at singing. She completely forgot that she had also bullied Second Madam Shen and ignored Su Tang's existence. Now, probably because there was a benefit to be gained, she was so enthusiastic.

After being reminded by the Eldest Madam, Eldest Master Shen suddenly felt that her words were right. There was only one Shen Tao. After her three-year mourning period, she should get married.

"Yes, Madam is absolutely right."

The couple's faces were truly too ugly. Second Master Shen's face immediately darkened, and Second Madam Shen's expression was even colder. But it was indeed as the First Branch said, leaving their daughter alone to establish a separate residence was risky. If she stayed in the Marquis's residence, even at its worst, it was still the Marquis's residence, and ordinary villains wouldn't dare to disturb her.

However, Su Tang refused.

"Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, you don't have to worry about me. I want to leave the residence. I'm going to live with Little Ninth Uncle."

Rong Jin had never discussed this matter with her, but she was sure that if she dared to abandon him, this pervert would not let her go.

Second Master Shen and his wife were stunned. They had also heard about Ninth Master Shen, but their only impression of him was that he was extremely handsome, and nothing more.

"Taotao, are you sure?"

Su Tang was very sure, and even said many good things about Rong Jin, fearing that they wouldn't believe her.

Each of these things, taken individually, didn't seem like much, but added together, Second Master Shen and his wife felt that this 'cousin' was very considerate.

With this development, the First Branch couldn't keep Su Tang. However, Eldest Madam Shen's expression obviously changed.

Su Tang knelt in the mourning hall for a while, but she really couldn't take it anymore. Second Master Shen and his wife felt sorry for her and told her to go back to rest. As for whether it was against etiquette, in this mourning hall where their own brothers were about to fight, who cared about etiquette?

Ronghua Courtyard was some distance from the mourning hall. Su Tang had been kneeling for almost the entire day, and when she stood up, her legs couldn't support her. She could only be supported by the maids and servants, limping back.

However, just as she turned the corner, she was suddenly swept up into someone's arms.

It was a very standard princess carry. Because it was so sudden, her hands instinctively grabbed the other person's neck.

With a soft cry, Su Tang realized it was Rong Jin.

Although Rong Jin's public identity was Shen Jue, Shen Jue was only the nephew of the Old Marquis Shen and didn't need to observe mourning. So at this moment, he was deliberately waiting for her here.

"Are your knees sore?"

Su Tang didn't struggle this time. Her knees really did hurt. Let him hold her if he wanted to. "Yes."

Her voice was soft, as if it contained a hint of grievance.

Rong Jin knew everything about the Marquis's residence. For example, he had known for a long time that the First Branch would make a scene in the mourning hall tonight. But he was very curious about what decision the little girl had made.

"Taotao, have you thought about who you'll follow after the funeral?"

Su Tang knew he was testing her, but when it came to acting, who couldn't do it?

"Of course, I'll follow Little Ninth Uncle. Ah, did I forget to tell you about this?"

Rong Jin held her with a relaxed expression, and because of her words, the smile on his lips couldn't be concealed.

Since she had offered herself up, she shouldn't even think about leaving in this lifetime.

"Ding, Blackening value decreased by 10%. Current blackening index: 75%."

When Su Tang heard this notification, she knew how happy Rong Jin was. But she didn't show it on her face, and even deliberately teased him, "Little Ninth Uncle, I made this decision on my own. If you find it troublesome, then forget it."

As soon as she finished speaking, the hand holding her suddenly tightened, squeezing her so hard that she was about to cry in pain.

"Little Ninth Uncle, it hurts."

Rong Jin looked at her furrowed brows and slightly red eyes, looking angry but not daring to speak. He said fiercely, "It's right that it hurts."

You ungrateful little thing. He had even specially ordered people to move every plant and tree in Ronghua Courtyard over, but she was backing down.

The sudden sharp pain in her waist caused her eyes to instantly fill with tears. The glistening, almost overflowing tears made her look like she had been bullied badly, weak and helpless. However, this appearance not only didn't arouse Rong Jin's pity, but instead made him want to devour her whole, leaving not even the bones.

"Little Ninth Uncle, I was just joking. I was wrong."

She apologized in a soft voice, which was completely different from her usual little tyrant appearance. She was very cute, so cute that he wanted to do whatever he wanted to her.

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