IBTSOME Chapter 21 Part 2: First Assistant

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 21 Part 2: First Assistant

 

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Lin Wei Xi was able to remember this name thanks to Gao Ran. Although Gao Ran's younger brother was favored, after all he was still a shu-born, how could he able to break through the social class and established as heirs without the assistance of the people in high position. Gu Cheng Yao, a nobility, was one of them, and Shen Ming Da was the other one.

　　

Shen Ming Da only appeared on the late stage of the heavenly book, by then Gao Ran's position was stable, there was Gu Cheng Yao solely favoring her in the inside, and the respected mistress of the Yan Wang Mansion on the outside, and it was supposed to be completely perfect. But who was Gao Ran? She was the heroine, and the people who oppose her would not have a good end, but the family and close friend recognized by the heroine must all have a smooth life. Although not as good as the heroine, they were already winners in all aspects of life.

　　

Gao Ran as a shu daughter heroine, after marriage she was favored, with one stroke she got the man. Her only disgrace was probably the status as shu daughter and the lack of power of her maternal family. In the book, Han shi was a concubine, but her heart was pure, clear as ice and clear as jade, she was together with Duke Yingguo Shizi completely because of love. The relatives of the Han shi were all down-to-earth and good people. They often came to Yan Wang Mansion to give Gao Ran fresh fruits and vegetables. They were accepted by everyone in the Yan Wang Mansion. Among them, Gao Ran had a cousin surnamed Han, Gao Ran then acted as a matchmaker and married her to Shen Ming Da as a second wife.

　　

At that time, Shen Ming Da had not yet made his mark, and was just a small editor. He was very poor and because of his deceased wife did not remarry for many years. Gao Ran felt that such a man who remembered his late wife must be a good man. Although he was poor, but the Han family also had a small savings from her allowance, there was no shortage of food and clothing. In any case, character was the most important. Gao Ran felt that Shen Ming Da was worthy of her cousin, so she decided to let her cousin marry over. It was later proved that this was indeed the heroine’s golden finger for Gao Ran. Shen Ming Da had a meteoric rise after Zhang Xiao Lian's death and soon became the First Assistant in the cabinet. Han shi's son could become the heir of Duke Yingguo Mansion, Shen Ming Da's contribution was not small.

　　

Lin Wei Xi didn't expect to hear the name here today. Lin Wei Xi was surprised, and then she looked at Liu Su Niang in front of her and somewhat understand. Perhaps this was the original wife that had an early demise that made Shen Ming Da unwilling to remarry for many years.

　　

"Miss Lin, what's the matter with you?"

　　

Lin Wei Xi came to her sense, only to find that she had been staring at Liu Su Niang. Liu Su Niang was frightened by her gaze, Lin Wei Xi lowered her eyes, covered the strangeness in her eyes, and smiled casually: "Nothing, just recalling that Shen Ming Da in the 9th year of Jianzhao was Zhuangyuan (top-scorer). I can talk to the Zhuangyuan madam it’s a nice surprise."

　　

Liu Su Niang believed it was true and smiled shyly: "Why, Miss Lin made fun of me again."

　　

Lin Wei Xi smiled and did not speak. At this time, the imperial doctor finally came, and Lin Wei Xi quickly stepped aside to let the imperial doctor check the pulse. She had just stepped back when she saw a man hurriedly walked into the water pavilion with an anxious look: "Su Niang, how are you?"

　　

Lin Wei Xi was shocked. This is the future First Assistant, Zhuangyuan in Jian Zhao's 9th year, Shen Ming Da. Lin Wei Xi turned around immediately, and saw that several others had lifted their robes and stepped into the water pavilion.

　　

It even alarmed Yan Wang.

　　

Gu Hui Yan's expression was not very good. His majestic eyes fell on Lin Wei Xi. Seeing that nothing was wrong with Lin Wei Xi, his expression improved slightly: "I heard that the women side were in chaos, and some of them were almost thrown from the high platform. Are you injured?"

　　

"I'm fine." Lin Wei Xi quickly shook her head and pointed to Liu Su Niang inside, "It's Liu Niangzi¹ who is not very good."

　　

Gu Hui Yan raised his hand, and the imperial doctor who followed hurried in to check the pulse. Gu Cheng Yao also followed. Lin Wei Xi had nothing to say with him, she just nodded at will and consider that as greetings.

　　

This incident in those old madams’ eyes seemed to be a little play, but when Yan Wang came in person the nature of the jokes immediately changed. People from Zhao Wang Mansion hurriedly led little Zhao Wang to the water pavilion, and when Gao Ran heard that Gu Cheng Yao had come over she immediately followed after.

　　

Not long after Gu Hui Yan's arrival, the water pavilion that originally peaceful immediately became crowded. Lin Wei Xi ignored the people outside and listened attentively to the diagnosis of the imperial physician inside: "... Madam was frightened and her fetus was unstable, which causing her abdominal pain. Fortunately, she was put in place in time, and this old man wrote a few more prescription to strengthen the foundation. Morning and evening, each one dose of the medicine..."

　　

Listened to the imperial doctor’s words it seems that Liu Su Niang didn't have a serious problem. Lin Wei Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief. When Lin Wei Xi thought about it again she was terrified. If she didn't pay attention to her surroundings today, or if she didn't catch Liu Su Niang in time when the incident happened, then the following things would be unimaginable. Perhaps Liu Su Niang's death at a young age was also related to this matter?

　　

Inside there was endless whisper, and after a while, Shen Ming Da walked out of the partitioned area and was about to come over to give Lin Wei Xi a big bow. Lin Wei Xi was taken aback, and hurriedly avoided: "Master Shen, what are you doing?"

　　

Actually, Shen Ming Da's current official position was insufficient to be called Master, but Lin Wei Xi was anxious and did not notice. When Lin Wei Xi evaded, she unconsciously leaned towards Gu Hui Yan's position. Gu Hui Yan supported Lin Wei Xi and reached out to block Shen Ming Da for her: "It's fine if the people alright. You want to give her a big bow, but instead it scared her."

　　

Wang Yan had spoken so Shen Ming Da had no choice but to just make a bow with hands folded in the front to the two people: "Thanking Yan Wang, Thanking Miss Lin."

　　

In fact, the official rank of Shen Ming Da was not enough to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Xiyuan. Today, this husband and wife could enter the palace was all because of the prominent Hanlin Academy as well as his Zhuangyuan title. But the power in the palace was as rich as the clouds. It was tolerable for him to serve the emperor at the front. But Su Niang was pregnant and alone, and she had a non-talkative temperament, Shen Ming Da's heart was vaguely anxious, always feeling that something will happen. Later the news came, it said that Su Niang was almost thrown from the stands. Shen Ming Da was so frightened, cold sweat running down his whole body, he quickly left everything behind and followed Yan Wang out. Fortunately, Su Niang didn't have an accident, otherwise, Shen Ming Da was trembling in fear when he was thinking about it.

　　

Shen Ming Da sincerely thanked Lin Wei Xi, he had a clear and noble reputation, but Hanlin small official had no right to speak in the capital. How could Su Niang's life and death enter the eyes of this group of influential people. If it weren't for Lin Wei Xi that hold Su Niang, and then use her own connection to ask for a doctor, Su Niang would definitely be much worse today.

　　

Yan Wang refused to let him bow to Lin Wei Xi, for fear of frightening Lin Wei Xi, Shen Ming Da then retreated and remembered Lin Wei Xi's kindness in his heart. Big favor did not need to say thank you, if there was a chance in the future, Shen Ming Da would definitely return Lin Wei Xi's grace of saving his wife.

　　

Since the people were fine, it was alright to slowly recuperate later, the matter was stop temporarily. Gu Hui Yan's expression was light, the pressure came in an instant: "Who is pushing the people on the stands?"

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1 Niangzi, polite form of address for a woman.^↩

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