In Youyang, the story of Sheng Hong's favored concubine and killing his wife is known to almost everyone. Those noble ladies who secretly laughed at Mrs. Wang behind their backs, but it was only because Mrs. Wang did something wrong and had conflicts with her mother-in-law that the news spread to the bustle. However, was it really Mrs. Wang who personally sent Lin Yushuang to Sheng Hong's arms? For so many years, Sheng Hong has really been in love with Lin Xiaoniang and dislikes the Wang family? However, when we think deeply about it in conjunction with the original book, we find that things don't seem to be so simple.
Sheng Hong once said frankly that he preferred Hua Lan, not only because Hua Lan was the eldest daughter, but also because Hua Lan was born to the eldest lady Wang. Although Mrs. Wang's appearance is not outstanding, and even her temper is a little irritable, even Mrs. Sheng doesn't care much about her. However, Mrs. Wang's father is worthy of enjoying the Taimiao, and her marriage to Sheng Hong is considered a low marriage. When Sheng Hong first married Wang, he loved this wife very much, after all, Sheng Hong was a beautiful man at the time, and he knew how to please people, and a few words could make Wang's heart bloom.
It's a pity that the Wang family was too much at that time, and she interfered in Sheng Hong's affairs several times, and her stubborn temper refused to bow her head and admit her mistakes. This left Lin Yushuang with an opportunity. With her weak and beautiful qualities, Lin Yushuang successfully attracted Sheng Hong's full attention. She perfectly brings out all the virtues of a woman, and Sheng Hong indulges in her gentle trap because of it. As time passed, the relationship between him and Mrs. Wang gradually deteriorated.
However, an interesting detail is revealed in the original book: although Lin Xiaoniang fell out of favor due to old age and decrepitude, and Changfeng also disappointed Sheng Hong because of his repeated failures in the imperial examination, Sheng Hong's favor for Lin Xiaoniang did not last. On the contrary, although the quarrels between him and Mrs. Wang continued, their relationship seemed to be getting deeper and deeper. Once, Wang once praised Minglan's mother-in-law for being a good person, but was made fun of by Sheng Hong. He mentioned that the Wang family had been in close contact with several noble women, but the relationship broke down, and the Wang family scolded them. These past events made Sheng Hong understand a truth: anyone who looks like a good person needs to be more vigilant. Wang blushed at what he said.
These episodes did not seem to affect the couple's relationship. When Lin Xiaoniang was imprisoned in Zhuangzi, Sheng Hong never thought of her again. His feelings for Lin Xiaoniang are more sympathetic and greedy for her beauty. After all, Sheng Hong's biological mother is a concubine, and he suffered a lot of grievances when he was a child. For him, what can really bring him happiness and warmth may not be those superficial favors and scenery. Among many women, Sheng Hong's care for Lin Xiaoniang is indeed a little special, but this is only because he hopes that life can be more peaceful. However, deep in his heart, it is always Mrs. Wang who occupies the most important position. Although Wang's personality is straightforward and sometimes even a little confused, she is kind by nature. Sheng Hong loves her deeply and understands the difficulties she experienced when she married into the Sheng family, so he always gave her as much care and help as possible.
Sheng Hong has always adhered to filial piety and is respectful to his elders, he knew that the Wang family had been disrespectful to Mrs. Sheng, but he only reminded her lightly and did not delve into it. The reason for this is not only based on the status of Wang's mother's family, but more importantly, his deep attachment to Mrs. Wang. If the Wang family hadn't interfered excessively in Sheng Hong's affairs at the beginning, the relationship between them would not have cracked, and Lin Xiaoniang would not have had the opportunity to intervene.
When Lin Xiaoniang was imprisoned in Zhuangzi, the Wang family returned from Youyang, and Sheng Hong's relationship with her was repaired. In Sheng Hong's heart, Mrs. Wang is always the most important. What do you think about this relationship?