NCCnovel Chapter 174 No Suspicion
Chapter 174 No Suspicion
Shen Meiru paused and continued, "Originally this was nothing. Although my third sister is a bit willful and overbearing, she is not a bad person. It's just that after this incident, my mother was worried about her and always asked me to go over and talk to her to relieve her boredom."
When she said this, Shen Meiru's eyes became even redder, with tears welling up in her eyes, as if they were about to fall.
"But maybe I'm too stupid. I can never please my third sister, which makes mother even angrier, and my aunt has a hard time too."
Shen Meiru spoke softly, as if she had been enduring for a long time.
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "There have been a lot of things going on in the mansion recently, and mother is inevitably upset. You don't have to force it, just do your best."
The next moment, tears fell from Shen Meiru's eyes. She looked at Shen Shuyi with red eyes and said, "Second sister, I really can't give up! Although I am a concubine's daughter, my aunt has served mother wholeheartedly over the years, and I obey my eldest sister and third sister, but...but my aunt and I are not having an easy life!"
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were calm as he looked straight at her.
The girl in front of him was a little reserved and timid. She had a pretty face and could be considered a beauty, but it was just as she said, she had no one to rely on, so her words and actions were not grand enough.
Shen Shuyi said slowly: "If you think that the current life is not good, then go and fight and plan. If you think you don't have the ability, then you can only accept the current life. After all, compared with the people and refugees outside the palace, our life is much better."
Shen Meiru was stunned by her words. She stared at her blankly and couldn't utter a word for a long time.
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were calm, but she had already understood this truth. If you don't accept your fate, you can only work hard to climb up. But if you are timid and afraid of the consequences, it is better to be content with the status quo.
She had seen countless men die on the battlefield, and had also seen the madness of people not having enough food to eat and eating their own children during famine. To be honest, their current life was not that bad, it all depended on what you wanted.
After a while, Shen Meiru lowered her eyes and said slowly: "I just feel that my aunt and I have given everything, but...but in my mother's eyes, I am still a servant who comes when she calls and leaves when she dismisses."
"It doesn't matter if I suffer a little, I just can't bear to see my aunt suffer."
Shen Shuyi comforted him, "Maybe your aunt doesn't feel bitter. With you around, she is already satisfied."
Shen Meiru was silent for a while, then burst into laughter and said softly, "Second sister's words are the same as what my aunt said. She always said that having me is enough, and she is glad that I am a girl."
Shen Shuyi pushed the cakes on the table in front of her and said softly, "Eat something sweet, and you'll be happy."
Shen Meiru wiped her tears and continued, "It would be nice if I could be like Second Sister. I always feel like there is nothing in this world that can stump Second Sister. Now that I'm talking to Second Sister, I feel much better. Second Sister, can I come to see you more often in the future?"
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Of course."
Shen Meiru ate two pieces of cake and couldn't help but ask, "How did Second Sister do that day to suppress Lou's cousin? She was so amazing. I wonder if you can...can you teach me too?"
When she said this, her cheeks flushed slightly, as if she felt that this request was a bit excessive.
Shen Shuyi turned around and walked to the antique shelf, took out a copy of "Nine Chapters on Mathematics" and handed it to her, saying, "Go back and study it yourself first. If you don't understand anything, come and ask me."
Shen Meiru happily accepted it, and then pestered Shen Shuyi to ask a lot of questions.
Later, when the topic came to Old Lady Shen's birthday party, Shen Meiru couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Second sister, have you thought about what to give Grandma? I really don't know what to give Grandma. I can't afford something too expensive, and I'm afraid that Grandma won't like it if it's too cheap."
Shen Shuyi had already made plans for this matter.
It's impossible to pay the money.
After all, although she is not as poor as she was at the beginning, she is still very poor.
"Me? I plan to paint a picture, but I don't know if grandma will like it." Shen Shuyi said gently.
Shen Meiru was a little surprised: "Second sister can also paint?"
"know a little."
"That's right, my second sister has a good handwriting, so how could she not be good at painting? Unlike me, I can't do anything well."
After saying this, Shen Meiru seemed to suddenly remember something. She looked at Shen Shuyi and asked again, "Has the injury on Second Sister's hand healed? Will it affect her painting?"
Shen Shuyi gently rubbed his wrist with his left hand and said in a gentle voice: "I have recovered a little recently. I can only do my best. I don't know if it will work."
Shen Meiru's eyes fell on Shen Shuyi's slender white wrist. Although she didn't see any injuries, she still asked with concern: "My aunt has some medicine for external injuries, but I don't know if it's suitable for the disease."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Don't bother with that. This is an old injury of mine that gets better and worse. I've consulted a doctor before, but it's hard to cure it completely."
"Second sister, you must take good care of yourself and don't let any root of illness develop."
After saying that, Shen Shuyi's line fell on Shen Shuyi's desk not far away, and he looked at it again: "Are the four treasures of the study of my second sister the ones that my father had collected before? Can I take a look?"
Shen Shuyi's expression remained unchanged, and he said in a gentle voice, "Of course."
After getting the permission, Shen Meiru couldn't help but walk forward, pick up a brush and admire it carefully.
Because her back was facing Shen Shuyi, her eyes fell on the long and narrow table.
The desk was tidy. Apart from the four treasures of the study, there were only a few books and a jade vase with flower branches on the corner of the desk, nothing else.
Shen Meiru withdrew her gaze and discussed the set of four treasures of the study with Shen Shuyi for a while. Seeing that it was getting late, she left.
After she left, Shen Shuyi raised his eyes and glanced in the direction of the desk, his eyes indifferent.
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In the evening, Ruixueyuan.
Qin Xuerong sneered, "Send her a painting? That really suits her personality. The old lady feels sorry for her and falls for it. I'm afraid she thinks the kindness is priceless."
Nanny Wang couldn't help but say, "In my opinion, the second young lady may have gotten a painting from somewhere again to make up the number."
Qin Xuerong shook her head and said, "Don't underestimate her. Since she has such a good ability to check accounts and settle accounts, it doesn't mean she can't draw it."
Nanny Wang continued, "Madam is right, but I feel that if the Second Miss really has this ability, why would she hide it until now?"
Qin Xuerong nodded slightly: "You are right."
After saying that, Qin Xuerong raised her eyes to look at Shen Meiru who was standing in front of her with her head bowed, and said softly: "Sister Ru, you have worked hard. These days, you should go to Yunshu Garden more often and keep an eye on Shen Shuyi's movements, especially the painting she is going to give to the old lady."
Shen Meiru immediately responded: "Don't worry, mother. Second sister didn't suspect anything today."