Chapter 80 What is the Gift?

Shen Zhixu turned his head and saw a carriage piled high with fodder.

This is the gift Xie Changning prepared for him!!!

What kind of gift is this?

His face froze and his eyes grew darker.

Mother Du snorted softly, "Master, the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables, please don't be ignorant of the goods. This is top-quality fodder, which the horses love the most. My wife is really thoughtful and knows what the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables needs most right now. This full cart of fodder really complements the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables."

What she meant was that with Shen Zhixu's current status, he deserved such a gift.

"Hmph, just wait for me!" Shen Zhixu finally understood that Xie Changning would not come out to see him today. He said this harsh word and then walked away.

"Bah!" Mother Du turned her head and spat at him. What the hell? He had no ability, but he got such an official position, and he was blaming it on his wife.

"Someone, come here! Be sure to deliver the gift to the residence of the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables." He must be disgusted to death!

After Shen Zhixu returned, he locked himself in the study and was so angry that he even smashed the inkstone.

He was the third place in the imperial examination. If Xie Changning hadn't interfered, how could he have fallen to this point?

Shen Zhixu just came back.

The gifts were delivered to the door.

Looking at the cart of fodder, Bai Xizhi felt very complicated. She didn't know whether to accept it or not. She could only ask someone to put the fodder where Shen Zhixu couldn't see it.

Who can say that the Marquis’ wife has no intentions?

It’s just that this heart is not put in the right place.

Over there, when Qin Kaiji received this news, he was shocked, "How could this happen?"

Wu was filled with hatred. "That bitch Xie Changning must have been behind this. Otherwise, how could Zhixu, a top scholar in the imperial examination, have ended up in the Imperial Stables? What kind of place is the Imperial Stables? There are only two people there: the ambassador and the deputy ambassador. How could my Zhixu be in such a place?"

"The waters of Shengjing are indeed very deep. I thought too simply. Xie Changning's hand can't reach that far. This might not be a test from His Majesty to Zhixu. At this point, this is all we can do."

Qin Kaiji paused, "Zhixu is too impatient. He absolutely shouldn't have gone to the Marquis' Mansion to cause trouble with Xie Changning today. If His Majesty knew about this, how would he view him? So what if he's the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables? It's only temporary. He should be more composed at this time. Only in this way can he please His Majesty."

Obviously, he already knew that Shen Zhixu went to the Marquis' Mansion.

Qin Kaiji wrote a letter and immediately sent it to Shen Zhixu.

When Madam Du came in, Xie Changning was polishing her whip. She rambled on, "Didn't Fifth Miss say that if Madam didn't send for a physician, she'd kneel down for a long time? How come she left in such disgrace after just a short while? What a shame! I was expecting her to kneel down all day."

"The girl next to Chen Zhiyan came here stealthily just now, and then she left. It's good that she left, so she won't be an eyesore here." Xie Changning said without raising his head.

Mother Du looked alert, "Madam, it's not good. I'm afraid that bastard Shen Zhiyan is going to cause trouble again."

Xie Changning chuckled, "What are you afraid of? If Chen Zhiyan could become honest, he wouldn't be himself anymore."

She had been on guard against them for a long time.

Not to mention that the entire marquis's mansion is under her control.

Shen Zhiyan not only called Shen Jingshu over, he also asked someone to invite Shen Zhizhou over as well.

The three siblings stayed in the room, whispering to each other for the entire afternoon.

Needless to say, it's definitely not good.

After nightfall.

"Madam, there will be a flower-viewing banquet tomorrow, so it's better for you to rest early tonight." Mother Du made the bed early.

Whenever Mother Du thought about tomorrow's flower viewing banquet, she couldn't help but worry. With Shen Jingyun, the troublemaker, around, it went without saying that the eldest princess would cause trouble tomorrow.

What flower viewing banquet?

It's clearly the Hongmen Banquet!

Xie Changning responded and asked Mother Du to rest early.

After receiving Qin Kaiji's letter, Shen Zhixu calmed down and decided to take up the post tomorrow. His father was right, he had to keep calm, only in this way could he have a future.

No matter what, he would never let Xie Changning get his wish.

It's late at night and everyone is asleep.

Two stealthy figures crept into the backyard, one went to the stable and the other went straight to where the carriage was parked.

They left after about an incense stick of time.

Qingsong Courtyard.

Shen Zhiyan lay on the couch, his eyes dim and a cold, bloodthirsty smile flashed across his lips. "Mother, tomorrow is the day you die. I can't blame you. If you have to blame someone, you can only blame your bad luck. Go with peace of mind! After you die, I will definitely burn more paper money for you."

At the same time, Shen Jingshu also breathed a sigh of relief. She gently stroked her face and smiled strangely, "Mother, only if you die can I vent the anger in my daughter's heart. I believe you will not blame us."

Shen Zhizhou was so excited that he couldn't sleep. Once his mother died, his eldest brother and fourth sister would come back, and then his grandmother would get better.

He firmly believed that everyone in the family would be better off without their mother.

The next day.

The eldest princess is hosting a banquet, so you can't be late.

Mother Du asked someone to prepare the carriage early.

After Xie Changning finished packing, he ordered, "Go and invite the Third Young Master and the Fifth Young Miss."

Mother Du was stunned. "Madam, are you still bringing the Third Young Master and the Fifth Young Miss today?"

A faint glint flashed across Xie Changning's eyes. "Their blood relatives are in the Princess's Mansion. I'm sure they must miss you very much."

"I wonder what instructions mother has?" Shen Zhizhou and Shen Jingshu came soon, and they looked obedient today.

"I don't know how Jingyun is doing in the princess's mansion. Come with me to the banquet today! We can also go to see Jingyun." Xie Changning said, looking at Shen Jingshu, "When we come back from the banquet, I will invite an imperial physician for you. No matter what, I will heal the wound on your face."

"Thank you, mother!" Shen Jingshu slowly lowered her eyes, hiding the gloom in her eyes. She wanted to say that it was unnecessary.

Mother is destined to never return...

Shen Zhizhou bowed and said, "I will obey you, mother. But I'm afraid one carriage won't be enough for the three of us."

Xie Changning asked someone to prepare another carriage.

Hearing this, Shen Zhizhou and Shen Jingshu breathed a sigh of relief without making a sound.

Fortunately, fortunately...

Soon, everyone got on the carriage.

Xie Changning's carriage was in front, and Shen Zhizhou and Shen Jingshu's carriages followed behind.

"Third brother, mother will definitely die in a very ugly way soon." Shen Jingshu excitedly pinched the handkerchief in her hand and said to Shen Zhizhou in a low voice.

Shen Zhizhou was also very excited, "Fifth sister, are you afraid? If you are afraid, close your eyes for a moment."

Shen Jingshu shook her head, "No, I hate my mother to death. I want to watch her set foot on the road to the underworld with my own eyes."

Today is Shen Zhixu's first day in office!