The Minister of Rites' residence, in the outer study.
Shi Fan sat in the seat of honor on a gem-inlaid huanghuali armchair, his expression grave.
Across from him sat his younger sister, Madam Shi.
"Fifth Miss, beep-"
"Beep-"
After several more beeps, Shi Fan finally gave up and pressed his lips together.
Jian Ruonan had really done him in.
Not only had he been impeached and demoted, but Madam Zhang was also demanding a divorce. Seeing him lose power, his five sons had begun harboring other intentions as well.
"Can you make decisions about Fifth Miss's marriage, little sister?" Shi Fan looked solemn. "Fifth Miss is about the same age as the sons of our third and fourth brothers, isn't she?"
Realizing that her brother wanted Jian Ruonan to marry into the Shi family, Madam Shi looked horrified. "Brother, the fifth girl is a monster! Daoist Li said she's possessed by a spirit. All we need to do is take her to the abbey, and the Daoists will subdue the monster and exorcise the demon."
"Fifth Miss has reduced me to this and harmed you too. I absolutely won't let her off easily... ack-" One moment, Madam Shi was gnashing her teeth; the next, her breathing stopped. She nearly went to meet Great-Grandma.
"Put away your malice!"
The thunderous shout cut off Madam Shi's curses against Jian Ruonan, and only then could she breathe freely again.
"I sincerely want her to marry into the Shi family, and I intend to treat her well!" Shi Fan stroked his beard and looked at his sister.
This sister of his was rather foolish. Back then, he had gone to great lengths to marry her into the Jinyang Marquis's Residence, yet she hadn't known how to win the marquis over. Putting on lofty airs,