"You're such a chatterbox."

Madam Shen was overjoyed by the flattery, and when the family took their seats for dinner...

Shen Yu arrived late and politely bowed to Old Master Shen, saying, "Father, Madam, Sister Ling."

Having been instructed by Madam Shen, Shen Ling naturally didn't cause any trouble. Instead, she affectionately grabbed Shen Yu's hand and began to whine, "Sister is finally back."

“Ayu, don’t leave now that you’re back. Stay home and keep your father company. You’re starting to look more and more like your mother.”

Grandpa Shen sighed deeply, a kind and gentle look appearing in his eyes.

Shen Yu slowly shook her head, her eyes filled with sincerity, "I came with the adults, so I can't stay long."

The moment the words "elder" were mentioned, all three men's eyes lit up. Old Master Shen cleared his throat, suppressing his excitement, and calmly asked, "Which esteemed person is it? Why not invite them to the Shen residence for a visit?"

"My husband isn't used to it and said he'll come pick me up in a few days."

Are things really this good?

Madam Shen suspected that Shen Yu might have secretly pledged her life to this official. Otherwise, why would he come to pick up Shen Yu in person?

"Has Ayu secretly pledged her life to the master?"

Shen Yu looked confused and shook her head in denial, "The master just let me go for a few days because I was visiting the old place. I am just a servant girl by the master's side."

"oh……"

Even a servant girl is doing well; at least she won't compete with Ling'er in the future, and might even be able to serve Ling'er.

Madam Shen gave Old Master Shen a look, and Old Master Shen understood. "It's alright. We should thank this adult for taking care of you. You can make some contact, and we can have a meal outside without any problem."

"Well... I'll give it a try."

In short, Shen Yu felt the warmth of the Shen family for the first time in a long time, and she was a little flattered.

As night fell, Mingyue sat peacefully in Shen Yu's guest room. "How are you feeling?"

"I can't explain it; it feels very strange."

The Shen family was very welcoming, but she just felt something was off, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"We still need to practice."

Mingyue left with these ambiguous words, without explaining anything.

Shen Yu: "My lord, my father and wife wish to see you. Would you like to?"

"not see."

"Yes, sir."

After Mingyue left, Shenyu lay on the bed, thinking about what Mingyue had said. What was she practicing?

Unable to figure it out, Shen Yu went to sleep. For the next few days, either Madam Shen or Old Master Shen felt sorry for her suffering outside. Occasionally, Shen Ling would also come to visit her.

However, as they talked, these people kept trying to get information about the adults out of them. Looking at their enthusiastic faces, Shen Yu finally thought of a word: hypocrisy.

"Father, Madam, I'll be leaving tomorrow,"

Madam Shen's eyes lit up. "Take care, you'll be able to see that lord soon."

"Will an adult come to pick you up?"

Shen Yu nodded. "Yes."

"Ahem, I understand."

Madam Shen suppressed her excitement, dismissed Shen Yu, and ordered a servant to immediately go to the shop to buy the most fashionable and beautiful outfit and bring it back to Ling'er's courtyard.

Madam Shen kept urging Shen Ling, "Rest well today, and we'll see if you can win the favor of a noble person tomorrow."

"I understand, Mother."

Shen Ling is charming and alluring; every smile and frown is captivating and seductive.

Madam Shen nodded in satisfaction. As expected of her most beloved daughter, she had eight-tenths of her mother's looks. She was sure to bewitch that man completely.

The next morning, Shen Yu didn't bother to get ready. As soon as she stepped out the door, she saw her family standing in front of her room with bright eyes. "Father, Madam, is Ling-mei dressed up so beautifully to meet someone?"