NCCnovel Chapter 505 Things are dead, people are alive
Chapter 505 Things are dead, people are alive
Shen Shuyi had a few drinks in Concubine Jing's palace. When she left Jinghe Palace, she felt warmth all over her body.
The snow stopped in the night, decorating the tree branches and the bricks and tiles of the palace, making the darkness seem as bright as day.
The bright moon that had not been seen for a long time was now hanging in the sky, as if it came out to enjoy the snow scenery. Shen Shuyi and his group walked on the snow, making a crackling sound.
When returning to the room, Shen Shu noticed that Sun Yahui was no longer in the yard. It seemed that Shen Jingyu and Shen Jingzhen had settled down.
"Miss, are you still cooking the fish soup?" Yuping asked.
Shen Shuyi looked at the two fat fish that were almost frozen into sticks, and thought for a while: "Boil it. Send a pot to Lord Xie when it's done, and give each of you a bowl to ward off the cold."
"Miss, these pearl and jade jewelry..." Jinzhu also brought up two boxes.
Holding the box, Jinzhu's hands were a little cold as she walked along the way, but when she thought about the things inside, she felt it was worth it.
"You keep one box, and give the other box to Yuping and the others." Shen Shuyi sat at the table.
"Ah?" Jinzhu blinked, a little dazed. Did the young lady really ask for these things for her?
How could she, a maid, wear such expensive jewelry?
Shen Shuyi looked at her and couldn't help but smile: "Things are dead, people are alive. I only have one head and two hands. It's useless even if you keep them both."
"It just so happens that it's the end of the year, so you guys can have some fun."
Jinzhu still confiscated it: "But this thing is more valuable than the one on the lady's head. How can we wear such a thing?"
Shen Shuyi didn't bother to talk too much with her: "Pick something simple to wear. If you really can't wear it, either sell it in a pawn shop or keep it as a family heirloom. It will make you happy to look at it either way."
Jinzhu felt that this was indeed the truth, but...
"Go back quickly and put some medicine on your face." Shen Shuyi urged.
Jinzhu stopped refusing and said to Shen Shuyi, holding the box with a smile on her face, "I am willing to receive ten more slaps from Concubine Li!"
One slap is enough to make her happy in this life. If she gets ten slaps, she will probably be just as happy in the next life.
Shen Shuyi was amused by her: "Silly."
Not long after the maids left, Shen Shuyi heard firecrackers and fireworks in the palace.
Perhaps because of the heavy snow on New Year's Eve, this year's New Year's Festival seemed much quieter, and there were hardly any firecrackers.
Now that the snow has finally stopped, the palace has become lively.
Many court officials and women came out of their houses, stood under the porch, watched the fireworks, and wished each other good luck.
*
At this moment, in a corner of the imperial garden of the palace.
In the dim light, a tall figure pulled a woman into the cave of the rockery.
"Are you crazy? Didn't I say I don't have time?" Feng Bochang looked at Shen Jingzhen in front of him, a little annoyed.
If he had known that the daughter of a dignified Shangshu family would be so useless, he would never have messed with her.
Shen Jingzhen's cheeks and nose were red from the cold. She could see the impatience in his eyes and couldn't help feeling aggrieved: "I sent you three letters, but you didn't come to see me. I had no choice but to come to see you!"
She heard from someone that Feng Bochang was switching shifts with someone else tonight, so she deliberately waited for him on the way he left.
Feng Bochang let out a sigh of relief, looking at the frost on her eyelashes, and said in a softer tone: "All the ministers in the court are in the palace these days, and there are also several envoys and dignitaries from neighboring countries. The imperial guards have a heavy task and must protect the safety of your majesty."
"Besides, I was thinking that if I could seize the opportunity and make some achievements, I could ask my family for a marriage with you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingzhen's eyes lit up: "Brother Feng, I know you still have me in your heart."
Feng Bochang reached out and hugged her in his arms: "Don't make a fuss, give me some more time. Right now I see that your sister and the Eighth Prince's marriage may not be successful, but we are not without a chance."
Hearing this, Shen Jingzhen blushed a little. The man's body blocked the wind and snow outside for her, making her feel a little warm.
"But...Brother Feng, I can't wait any longer..."
Feng Bochang frowned, thinking that she was going to force her again, but the next moment, he heard Shen Jingzhen say, "I have your child."
Feng Bochang's head buzzed and he didn't react for a moment.
"What did you say?"
"I told you I was pregnant with your child for more than three months. If you delay any longer, you won't be able to hide it anymore." Shen Jingzhen stared at Feng Bochang, trying to see some clues from his face.
Feng Bochang looked at her in a daze: "Are you serious?"
"Of course it's true, how could I joke about such a thing!" Shen Jingzhen was a little anxious, and she grabbed his hand and put it on her lower abdomen.
Feng Bochang actually didn't find out anything, he just felt bad.
After all, no matter how bad Shen Jingzhen's reputation was, she was still the legitimate daughter of the Shangshu Mansion. She was not one of those beauties in brothels who could be dismissed with just some money.
Shen Jingzhen stared at him closely: "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
Feng Bochang sighed: "I am naturally happy to have my own child, but I am afraid that I can't give you a name, and I am afraid that I can't give our child a name, so I am naturally not happy right now."
Hearing this, Shen Jingzhen felt a sore nose.
"But I can't wait that long. When my belly gets bigger, I'll become a laughing stock in the capital! My father will beat me to death! Brother Feng, you're the only one I have..."
Shen Jingzhen was really anxious. Although her reputation was ruined before, she knew that she was innocent.
Those things were all groundless, but she could barely convince herself not to care.
But it’s different now. Once her belly gets big, she will have no way out. Not to mention that the noble families won’t marry her, even ordinary merchants and common people may not want her!
"Don't worry, I will tell my mother about it when I leave the palace this time. But in such a hurry, I'm afraid I won't have enough time to prepare too much betrothal gifts..." Feng Bochang said seriously.
His careful consideration reassured Shen Jingzhen: "Brother Feng, you know, I don't care about those things. I only care about you as a person. As long as I can be with you, I don't need anything else."
Feng Bochang tightened her cloak for her and said, "What nonsense you are talking about, but remember not to look for me again in the next few days. Otherwise, if His Majesty hears about it, neither you nor I will be able to handle it."
These words made Shen Jingzhen a little fearful, and she nodded obediently.
*
Shen Shuyi rested in the room for a while. Seeing the lively fireworks outside, he couldn't help but walk around the yard.
This time, he met Sun Yahui again.
"Sister Sun is also watching the fireworks." Shen Shuyi took the initiative to speak.
Sun Yahui nodded to her: "The room is really stuffy."
"Sister is weak, be careful not to catch a cold." Shen Shuyi had nothing against the people of the Sun family, so she said a few more words.
Hearing this, Sun Yahui looked at her, wanting to say something but stopping herself. After a while, she gently pulled Shen Shuyi's hand and whispered, "There's always an indescribable smell in my room that makes me feel sick. At night, I wake up several times."