NCCnovel Chapter 175 Do you really think she is made of mud?
Chapter 175 Do you really think she is made of mud?
Qin Xuerong said gently, "Don't worry, your aunt is someone I have been with, and she has always been obedient and sensible. I will not treat you and your daughter unfairly, and I will definitely choose a good husband for you in the future."
Shen Meiru's face lit up with joy, and she said softly, "Thank you, mother."
Qin Xuerong's eyes were dark as she warned again, "Shen Shuyi is cunning and suspicious. If there is nothing else important, you don't have to come to me today. If there is any news, just let your aunt pass it to me directly."
"Yes."
"Also, pay more attention to Shen Shuyi's handwriting. It would be best if you can get some manuscripts back. If you can't, remember not to alert the enemy."
Shen Meiru said obediently: "Don't worry, mother, Meiru won't let you down."
After Shen Meiru left, Qin Xuerong slowly asked, "How is the gift that Sister Yu prepared for the old lady?"
Nanny Wang said quickly, "Don't worry, Madam. The eldest lady had already prepared it a month ago."
Qin Xuerong said quietly, "Shen Shuyi's good handwriting won the old lady's favor, and Yu Jie'er's handwriting is not bad either. Now that the handwriting is made into embroidery, how can the thought and effort put into it be comparable to that of Shen Shuyi?"
"Then we can take this opportunity to expose Shen Shuyi in public." Nanny Wang whispered.
Qin Xuerong's eyes were gloomy. She chuckled and said nothing more.
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For three consecutive days, Shen Shuyi went to Liancheng to endorse his lessons.
Liancheng had not yet finished the portrait he was satisfied with, but Shen Shuyi was not in a hurry.
Three days later, Shen Shuyi went to Ruixueyuan according to the guest list sent by Zhang.
After carefully asking all the guests about their likes and dislikes, Shen Shuyi memorized them one by one.
Qin Xuerong instructed in a gentle voice: "There's nothing else to worry about. Just be careful that Lord Zheng and Lord Xiao can't drink alcohol. They need to drink tea instead. Madam Sun's daughter-in-law is allergic to osmanthus. She needs to avoid this when making cakes."
"Yes." Shen Shuyi agreed.
"If there's anything you don't understand, come and ask me. I've already instructed the kitchen that the chefs have experience in making the dishes. If you're not sure, you can bring it to me for review after you've decided on it." Qin Xuerong looked like she was doing her best.
"Thank you, mother. With your support, Shuyi feels at ease." Shen Shuyi said with a smile.
Qin Xuerong also smiled and said gently, "Okay, go ahead."
Shen Shuyi stood up and said goodbye. Before she had taken a few steps, Qin Xuerong looked at her back and suddenly called her to stop.
"Sister Yi."
Shen Shuyi turned around, looking at Qin Xuerong with clear almond-shaped eyes.
Qin Xuerong seemed to be hesitant to speak, and after a while, she said softly, "Do you think it's inappropriate to let Sister Zhen show up at your grandmother's birthday party?"
Shen Shu thought for a moment and said in a gentle voice: "Third sister is practicing in the nunnery at home. After all, she is not considered a lay person. It is my grandmother's birthday and third sister came to congratulate her. I am sure others will not say anything."
Hearing this, Qin Xuerong finally showed a genuine smile on her face, and said, "It's best if you think so. Your father loves you the most, so I thought you could persuade him later."
Shen Shuyi looked straight at Qin Xuerong, with a hint of amusement in his clear eyes.
Qin Xuerong's throat tightened, and after swallowing her saliva, a smile appeared on her face. She stood up and took Shen Shuyi's hand affectionately.
"Sister Yi, I know there are some misunderstandings between you and mother, but don't worry, if you can convince your father to let Sister Zhen show up this time, mother will definitely let everyone in the mansion cooperate with you in the preparations. In addition, mother will transfer the two shops left by your mother to your name later. You can just treat them as training."
There were faint bloodshot in Qin Xuerong's eyes, and she looked like a loving mother who was worried about her children.
But at this moment, when her eyes fell on Shen Shuyi, there was a bit more pleading and sadness in her eyes.
After saying this, Nanny Wang presented the deeds of the two shops and said, "Second Miss, these two shops are both profitable. Madam treats you sincerely, so you must not be instigated by others and misunderstand Madam..."
Shen Shuyi retracted his gaze and said with embarrassment: "I understand my mother's feelings, but I can only try my best. After all, I am not sure whether I can convince my father."
Qin Xuerong held her hand tighter and said again: "Your third sister has been spoiled since she was a child. Now she has been locked up for so many days and has suffered a lot. After all, you are sisters, you must give her a chance."
Shen Shuyi nodded and said, "I understand. I will try my best to convince my father."
After Shen Shuyi left, Qin Xuerong glanced at the two deeds in Nanny Wang's hand and her eyes turned cold.
Nanny Wang couldn't help but ask, "Madam, can the second young lady really convince the master?"
Qin Xuerong lowered her eyes and said in a deep voice: "We have to try. If she wants to take back these two shops, she will naturally try her best."
Nanny Wang said nothing more.
Qin Xuerong's expression was grim, and her voice was filled with hatred: "Poor Zhen, she was framed by him and suffered so much for nothing!"
"There is still time, ma'am, so there is no rush."
Qin Xuerong let out a long sigh. Of course, there was no need to be impatient. How could one be so anxious when a woman's reputation was damaged?
But she had to find a way to let Sister Zhen show up. After all, even if the marriage had to be delayed for a few years, she couldn't really keep Sister Zhen locked up in the house for a few years. If that happened, a good person would probably get suffocated.
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After Shen Shuyi left, he thought about Qin Xuerong's plan.
Jinzhu whispered, "Miss, is Madam trying to give in to you?"
Shen Shuyi's eyes were cold, and he said calmly: "She is not so easy to give in. Now she is bowing her head, but she has other intentions."
"Do you really want to help convince the master to release the third young lady?" Jinzhu said unwillingly.
I just feel that there is a difference between being protected by someone and being protected by no one.
Shen Jingzhen made such a big mistake, and now the lady wants to make a big deal out of a small matter. Jinzhu doesn't even dare to think about it if this mistake happened to her own young lady.
Shen Shuyi didn't answer her question, but just asked: "Is Feng Bochang's name among the guests at grandma's birthday banquet?"
The list happened to be in Jinzhu's hand. She looked through it and whispered, "Feng Bochang is not here, but Madam Feng is on the guest list."
Shen Shuyi was not surprised. After all, when it was her grandmother's birthday, there would definitely be more female guests present.
Shen Shuyi lowered his eyes to hide the thoughts in his eyes.
After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Call the buyers, cooks and maids from the kitchen."
"Yes."
"Go find my uncle again and ask him to help me find out what these guests like and dislike."
Shen Shuyi spoke in a gentle voice. She didn't trust Qin Xuerong, but since they were both in the court, it would be more convenient and accurate for Qingyuan Marquis Mansion to investigate these things than Jiang Li.
Not long after returning to Yunshu Garden, Jinzhu came back with a grim look on her face.
"Miss, Chen, the kitchen clerk, is sick and can't get up. One of the cooks said she had something bad to eat and has been running to the toilet. Two other maids said they haven't finished their work and are afraid of delaying the master's punishment, so they will come later. The others are packing up and will be here soon."
Shen Shuyi sneered, these servants really thought she was made of clay!