Seeing that Lu Ying didn't speak for a long time, Shen Ningyuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "What? Don't you want to stay by my side?"

Lu Ying quickly shook her head, "Of course not, why would this servant be unwilling?"

"My lady is willing to let this servant serve by your side. I am so happy that I can't wait to see her. How could I not be willing?"

Lu Ying's voice grew weaker and weaker. "But, my lady is a daughter of gold. I don't know how to do anything. I'm afraid I won't be able to serve you well... I'm also worried that I'll make mistakes and upset you."

It can be heard that she really wants to stay with Shen Ningyuan.

Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan just smiled and asked: "You don't need to know too many things. I just want to ask you one question: will you betray me?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ying panicked and shook her head, looking at Shen Ningyuan nervously, "Miss, how could I betray you?"

Shen Ningyuan didn't say anything, just looked at Luying quietly.

Lu Ying thought that she didn't believe herself, so she immediately raised four fingers and swore to the sky.

"Miss, I swear to heaven, if I dare to betray you in the future, I will die a miserable death!"

Seeing Lu Ying swearing so nervously, Shen Ningyuan said lightly, "You don't have to swear such a cruel oath. I believe you won't betray me."

Shen Ningyuan asked again: "So have you thought it through? Are you willing to stay with me?"

"Of course I am willing!" Lu Ying nodded vigorously, "Thank you, Miss, I am willing to keep this servant by your side!"

She is not an illegitimate child and has not been sold to the Shen family for long. It is not easy for her to make a name for herself.

But she didn't expect that within one day, she would gain the favor of Shen Ningyuan!

Suddenly, she went from being a menial maid to being the lady's personal maid.

When she was sold to the general's mansion, she never thought that there would be such an opportunity!

The more Lu Ying thought about it, the more excited she became. She had already warned herself in her mind that she must serve Shen Ningyuan well.

Compared to her excitement, Shen Ningyuan seemed very calm.

Youyou reminded, "But you have to think carefully. I am a daughter who married out. Although my husband died on the battlefield, I must return to the Ji family. When that time comes, you will also follow me to live in the Ji family. Life there will not be as good as in the general's mansion. You may also face difficulties from the Ji family."

"Miss, I don't mind!" After hearing this, Lu Ying's eyes became more determined. "Miss, you are willing to promote me. You already think highly of me. What does a little hardship mean to me?"

"Don't worry, Miss. Lu Ying is not afraid of hardship, but I am afraid of causing trouble to you!" Lu Ying added.

Seeing her determined expression, Shen Ningyuan said nothing more, but nodded with satisfaction.

This girl has good character.

She felt relieved to have him stay by her side and serve her.

At this time, two servants came outside to remind them that it was time for dinner.

Shen Ningyuan stood up and said, "Let's go out for dinner."

Luying nodded, followed Shen Ningyuan and walked out of the yard.

When we arrived at the side hall, Dad and Mom were already seated, and my eldest brother and sister-in-law were sitting next to each other.

"Yuan'er is here, come quickly, sit next to mom and dad!"

As soon as Shen Ningyuan walked in, Shen Potian waved at her.

After everyone was seated, the second brother finally arrived and sat next to Shen Ningyuan.

"Yuan'er, did you have a good rest this afternoon?"

As soon as he sat down, Shen Haoyue asked Shen Ningyuan with concern.

Shen Ningyuan nodded, "I had a good rest, thank you for your concern, second brother."

As soon as the voice fell, the green warbler behind him murmured softly, "How can the young lady rest well? She obviously didn't rest at all."

After hearing this, the expressions of Shen Potian, Shen Haobai and Shen Haoyue changed at the same time.

"Yuan'er, why didn't you get enough rest? You haven't lived at home for a long time. Are you not used to it? Do you want Daddy to change your bed?"

"Yes, Yuan'er, if there's anything you're not used to, just tell me and I'll find a solution for you!"

Compared to Shen Potian and Shen Haobai's earnest words, Shen Haoyue just said quietly, "Could it be that you are still thinking about that short-lived ghost?"

Everyone: “…”

Shen Haoyue's words made everyone present quiet down, staring at Shen Haoyue in astonishment.

Is it really appropriate to bring this up at this time?

Cui Jin was the first to react, and warned Shen Haoyue with a serious expression: "Second brother, don't bring up such things!"

Shen Haoyue snorted coldly, "Humph, I'm going to bring up something that's not worth mentioning!"

As he spoke, Shen Haoyue looked at Shen Ningyuan beside him and asked quietly, "Sister, tell me, did what my second brother said just now offend you?"

Shen Ningyuan shook his head, “Don’t worry, second brother, you didn’t offend me.”

"I didn't get enough rest, there's another reason."

"What's the reason?" Shen Haobai asked anxiously.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Song Yaner immediately interrupted Shen Haobai.

"Alright, no matter what the reason, Yuan'er didn't get enough rest. She'll go back to rest after dinner. Anyway, Yuan'er can stay at home as long as she wants. There's plenty of time to rest!"

Cui Jin looked at Song Yan'er with gratitude.

She knew that her eldest daughter-in-law was helping her cover up what happened in the afternoon.

After Song Yaner finished speaking, she stood up and picked up a piece of food for Shen Ningyuan with chopsticks.

"Yuan'er, eat more, these are all your favorites!"

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

The aunt and sister-in-law looked at each other and saw the same tacit understanding in each other's eyes.

Cui Jin felt relieved when he saw this scene.

She didn't want the Shen family's father and son to know about the quarrel between Shen Ningyuan and Cui Mingzhu.

But at this time, Shen Haoyue glanced around and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "Where is Cui Mingzhu?"

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