Chapter 51 Chapter 51 I didn't expect it would make her cry...

Especially after she gradually got used to it, her voice became extremely gentle.

When Shen Jingzhan kissed her and helped her with his hands, she had heard her voice was melodious and graceful, but she didn't expect that she could be so delicate and trembling...

It was so strange that she couldn't believe it even when she heard it with her own ears.

But it really came out of her mouth.

Her voice was controlled by Shen Jingzhan's movements.

If he was seriously injured, she would become even more delicate, sobbing from time to time. If he was slightly injured, she could even breathe slightly...

Shen Jingzhan is not only physically strong, but more importantly, he is very considerate of her feelings and often observes her reactions.

Having sex with him, apart from the unbearable embarrassment, she also felt a pleasure and comfort she had never experienced before.

Yes, after having sex yesterday, she sobbed at first because she couldn't accept it, but actually she felt comfortable. She cried so hard later not because of the pain, but because she was pleased and happy by him.

She knew before that kissing Shen Jingzhan was comfortable, and having sex with him might be even more comfortable, but she didn't expect it to be so comfortable that it would make her cry out loud.

When Zhu Yinluan thought of these spring-filled scenes, she slowed down her drinking of soup.

A light pink color slowly appeared on the back of her neck. The maids did not dare to look at their masters for too long and naturally did not know her reaction.

The man sitting next to her knew everything, "......"

Zhu Yinluan was still thinking about why Shen Jingzhan cared so much about her feelings. She also wanted to ask Shen Jingzhan if he was happy.

She was so embarrassed yesterday that she hardly dared to look at it.

She pinched the quilt with her fingers and buried her whole face in it, not daring to look at his body and face. The only sound she could hear was the man's sexy and deep breathing the whole time.

Shen Jingzhan's voice was pleasant to hear, but after it was tainted with lust and desire, it became even more unbearable when it entered people's ears.

Zhu Yinluan felt a tingling sensation in her bones when she listened to his panting yesterday. Coupled with his intentional or unintentional "pleasuring", she felt as if she had melted into a pool of water.

The scene of Chunshan's collapse that once appeared in her dreams finally happened in reality.

The spring water filled the curtains in the inner courtyard, just like a heavy spring rain.

"Is Luan'er too tired?" Shen Jingzhan said that she was distracted.

Zhu Yinluan came back to her senses immediately, "No... I just slept too much today."

"I'll walk around the backyard with Luan'er later."

He was waiting for her to finish eating.

Zhu Yinluan wanted to say no, after all, Mingya said that Shen Jingzhan got up early to work, so he should be tired, right?

But when she saw his gentle and smiling face, Zhu Yinluan knew that Shen Jingzhan would definitely accompany her before she even opened her mouth.

Since she married into the Shen family, Shen Jingzhan rarely left her alone, unless there were court matters that she couldn't get away from.

After dinner, Zhu Yinluan followed Shen Jingzhan to stroll around the rockery and waterside pavilion.

Today's moon is as round as the Mid-Autumn Festival moon, shining in the lotus pond, reflecting the rippling water.

The evening breeze blows gently, and there is a hint of summer heat in it, but it is not unbearable.

Zhu Yinluan didn't say anything. Her body was sore, but it was still bearable. Walking slowly like this could relieve some of the pain.

Noticing that she was unnatural, Shen Jingzhan reached out and wanted to hold her hand, but Zhu Yinluan said no need.

Although he said it was not necessary, he still reached out and carefully held her waist, protecting her.

After walking a few steps, Shen Jingzhan turned to talk to her about the court affairs, which was the palace examination leak case that he was busy with a few days ago.

Soon, Zhu Yinluan knew why Shen Jingzhan told her this matter, because he said that things might not be peaceful at home these days.

When Zhu Yinluan first heard the word "not peaceful", her steps became slower and slower. She turned to look at Shen Jingzhan, her brows slightly furrowed, and she looked at him with worry.

He said, "The palace exam leak case involved many people, and your majesty intended to replace the officials of the court nobles who were granted titles, so he dealt with a group of people. After the official positions became vacant, the people below wanted to be promoted, so they naturally wanted to make a move."

During this period, he did not mention the general or the Shen family.

Zhu Yinluan thought of what Mingya said about the daughter of the Grand Commandant marrying into the Shen family, and how Lord Zhu asked him to help find an official position for Zhu Mingsheng.

Mrs. Shen received Miss Yao, the daughter of the Grand Commandant, and she didn't know what they said. Yesterday, Shen Jingzhan told her to let him handle the matter concerning the Zhu family, and told her to rest assured. She didn't know the outcome either.

Not only yesterday, but Shen Jingzhan also said the same thing when Madam Zhu came to the door some time ago.

So, how was it handled?

Madam Zhu never went to the Zhu family again, and turned to look for Shen Jingzhan. Based on the good face Shen Jingzhan gave Madam Zhu last time, and the fact that he called her mother-in-law, she was afraid that...

Zhu Yinluan even began to suspect that Shen Jingzhan might have agreed to Lord Zhu's request.

But she was still waiting for Shen Jingzhan's next words and did not interrupt him rashly.

"In the next few days, people will come to the Shen family to pay their respects. Luan'er should be careful when dealing with them."

Zhu Yinluan understood that those who were ready to make a move naturally wanted to follow Shen Jingzhan's path and gain the favor of the emperor so that they could be promoted to higher positions.

After all, Shen Jingzhan is the most popular person in front of the emperor.

Thinking about this, she could probably guess why General Shen was looking for Shen Jingzhan, and it might be related to this matter.

"Yeah." She nodded, "I understand."

"When I'm not at home, grandma and mother will help Luan'er, don't worry."

The matter concerns the Shen family's foundation. Even if Old Lady Shen and Madam Shen don't like her, they will help her. Zhu Yinluan is clear about this.

"Okay." She nodded, looking very obedient.

Seeing this, Shen Jingzhan couldn't help but curl his lips and smile. He wanted to reach out and pinch her face, but he was afraid that it would affect her concentration and make her suspicious.

Zhu Yinluan was still thinking about something when he suddenly smiled and asked him what was wrong.

"fine."

"I just think Luan'er is cute." The man said frankly.

Zhu Yinluan, "..."

Why is he saying this again?

Speaking of this, she remembered what he asked at the dinner table, so she mentioned it casually and asked him not to ask such questions in public in the future.

"The people serving in the courtyard are all my confidants, Luan'er doesn't have to worry about anyone gossiping about you."

She wasn't worried about people gossiping about her. She was just shy.

"I...I feel bad."

"But I want to care for Luan'er." Shen Jingzhan said softly.

The man's voice was gentle and tender, and it was carried to her ears by the evening breeze, causing a slight tingling sensation.

Why did she feel that he wasn't acting?

There's no one else here.

There is really no need to do so.

If this goes on, she herself won't be able to tell the difference between being in front of others and being behind them.

Shen Jingzhan is so immersed in the role, isn't he afraid that after acting for too long, the mask will be stuck on his face and he can never take it off again?

But she didn't say it, as she felt that if she said it, it would make things awkward between both of them.

She didn't want to break the peace and tranquility in front of her, but just reminded herself silently in her heart that it was all acting, and she must not indulge in it and be fascinated by Chen Jingzhan's "male beauty". There could be no love between her and him.

She didn't want to put love, friendship and trust in someone again. She never wanted to experience the loneliness, solitude and frustration of those four years again.

If you are really intoxicated by Shen Jingzhan, then you will be doomed.

"Okay, it's up to you." After a long time, Zhu Yinluan said this to him.

Listening to her tone of "following the words", a hint of darkness flashed in Shen Jingzhan's eyes.

The two talked for a while before turning back.

What surprised Zhu Yinluan today was that Old Lady Shen and Madam Shen did not send their old mother over.

No one came, so Shen Jingzhan naturally didn't touch her.

He told her to rest well and tucked her in, but didn't touch her too much.

The silence of tonight formed a sharp contrast with the enthusiasm of yesterday, but it also made Zhu Yinluan feel at ease, because everything was supposed to be this way.

The next day, Shen Jingzhan accompanied her for breakfast and was about to go to the palace again.

The case of leaking palace examination questions has not been completely dealt with, but we have sorted out the clues and it is not as busy as the first half of the month.

Before leaving, Shen Jingzhan told her to rest more at home. If she felt bored, she could also look for the maids to play cards or ask the opera troupe to come and perform for her.

The Shen family has a theater. Old Mrs. Shen liked to watch it in the past. Now, several concubines often use it. Shen Jingzhan took her there. It was bigger than any other opera troupe she had been to.

But this is not the main point. What Zhu Yinluan found strange was, "How do you know that I love to listen to opera?"

Few people know about this.

Besides, young women of her age usually don't listen to operas, so why did Shen Jingzhan suddenly mention looking for an opera troupe?

The man looked calm, even smiling, "Luan'er, you forgot again. I asked the people around you about your preferences, so I know and have always remembered them."

That is indeed the case.

It was the last time she found out that Shen Jingzhan had asked her about her likes and dislikes of food.

He explained it to her then.

"I see." Zhu Yinluan nodded.

Even though she knew the reason, she still felt weird.

It seemed that Shen Jingzhan understood her... to the point where he knew her like the back of his hand.

This must be an illusion.

Shen Jingzhan must have a photographic memory and an outstanding memory, so he is very calm.

“…”

Zhu Yinluan sent Shen Jingzhan out.

When she turned back, the little maid came to tell her that Madam Shen was looking for her.

After arriving at the main hall, Zhu Yinluan saw the accounts piled up on the table, as well as the accountant and the maids in charge, and she knew what Madam Shen wanted her to do.

For the housekeeper's sake.

As expected, Madam Shen first asked her if she was okay. Zhu Yinluan said yes, and Madam Shen directly told her to learn how to be a housekeeper from today on.

Shen Jingzhan’s affairs at the court were almost finished, and Mrs. Shen’s health was gradually getting better, so Mrs. Shen naturally had to put this matter on the agenda, fearing that the two would leave.

"Can you check the accounts?" Mrs. Shen asked.

"I know a little." Zhu Yinluan replied modestly, not saying that she could not only read the accounts, but also transfer and calculate accounts, and she could do it very quickly.

But it was obvious that Mrs. Shen did not take what she said seriously, and just thought that she knew nothing and said that just to save face.

Madam Zhu was a mercenary and didn't value Zhu Yinluan at all, so how could she teach her how to look after accounts and manage things? Moreover, she was probably divorced by the Wei family not just because of the Zhu family's squeeze.

Mrs. Shen doesn't have the patience to teach from the beginning.

Who knows what Zhu Yinluan's foundation is like? Maybe she can't even read.

Speaking of words...

Mrs. Shen quickly asked her if she could read.

"Yes."

After asking, Mrs. Shen felt that it was unnecessary to ask. Zhu Yinluan had been helping Mrs. Shen copy Buddhist scriptures for a long time in Yunmei Hall. How could she not be able to read?

"It's good to know."

She instructed a maid in charge to teach Zhu Yinluan how to look at the accounts first, and told her to learn it first.

Zhu Yinluan did not disobey and followed Madam Shen's arrangement. She followed the old woman in charge and listened to her teaching her how to read the accounts. She regarded it as a review of the knowledge of reading the accounts and filling in the gaps.

I have to say that the mothers-in-law of wealthy families are really capable.

The method she was taught to look at accounts was a quick method she had summed up after countless attempts.

Mrs. Shen occasionally glanced at Zhu Yinluan and found that she was studying very seriously. It seemed that she did it, but she didn't know whether she could do it or not.

Naturally, I had lunch here with Mrs. Shen.

During this time, Madam Shen said that in two days, Shen Jingzhan's sister Shen Kouyu would arrive in Beijing.

The reason for taking stock of the household accounts was, firstly, to pay monthly wages to the maids, and secondly, to prepare for her wedding banquet.

"Has mother-in-law chosen the person?" Zhu Yinluan asked.

"Not yet. The book of young talents has been prepared. I will give it to you later. You can take it back and ask your brother Tinglan to give it a look."

"Yes." Zhu Yinluan nodded.

Before she had taken a few bites, Mrs. Shen asked about the transfer order of Shen Jiaxian from the second house.

Zhu Yinluan was wondering how Mrs. Shen knew about this, but then she thought about it and realized that it was all Shen's family affairs, so it was not surprising that Mrs. Shen knew about it and asked about it. After all, Mrs. Shen had a good relationship with the second wife.

She recalled what Shen Jingzhan told her, and said it word for word.

After hearing this, Mrs. Shen looked at her again.

Shen Jingzhan never mentioned court affairs at home, and it was difficult for Old Lady Shen to get any news from him.

Only Lord Shen could ask him, but he would tell Zhu Yinluan what he said when Zhu Yinluan asked him? He was totally unprepared. I thought Zhu Yinluan couldn't get any information.

Zhu Yinluan didn't understand why Madam Shen was looking at her, but she didn't ask.

Naturally, she didn't know what Mrs. Shen was thinking.

After lunch, because of what happened just now, Madam Shen not only asked Zhu Yinluan to simply look after the accounts, but also intentionally brought her to her side and assigned her some tasks, allowing Zhu Yinluan to practice and compare the account books to calculate the purchasing expenses of the Marquis' Mansion this month.

Worried about Zhu Yinluan being alone, he assigned two more maids to keep an eye on her, fearing that something might go wrong.

Mrs. Shen didn't expect that she hadn't even done the accounting for the warehouse, and she had already tallied the accounts that she handed to Zhu Yinluan.

At first, she noticed that Zhu Yinluan didn't move, and thought she had encountered some difficulties. Just as she was about to ask, the maid next to her said that Zhu Yinluan had figured it out.

"It's calculated?" Mrs. Shen was surprised.

"Yes." The old women nodded, without even offering any help.

Mrs. Shen was surprised and didn't believe it.

She took the account book and found that Zhu Yinluan had checked the accounts very accurately and clearly, and she had marked out the omissions and errors.

There were some subtle details outlined in this account book, and Mrs. Shen asked herself that if she read ten lines at a glance, she might not be able to see the problem.

Zhu Yinluan actually figured it out in such a short time, it only took her half an incense stick.

Not only was she good at keeping accounts, her handwriting was also neat and beautiful, not inferior to that of her daughter Chen Kouyu.

If Zhu Yinluan is smart and was able to learn to read accounts quickly in such a short period of time, then her writing must have been practiced hard.

Calligraphy practice is the most challenging of all. Patience, concentration and perception are all indispensable.

Mrs. Shen took another look at the accounts.

He suppressed the surprise in his heart, nodded calmly, and redistributed the remaining bill to Zhu Yinluan.

This time, she personally watched Zhu Yinluan reconcile the accounts, wanting to see if she had asked someone else to do it for her? Perhaps it was the advice of the maid next to her - but Madam Shen knew very well that it was basically impossible.

Under her gaze, Zhu Yinluan remained calm and focused on settling the accounts.

Even though she was being stared at like that, she was not distracted at all and quickly checked the accounts in even less time than before.

Mrs. Shen took it and checked it, just like before, without any mistakes or omissions.

If the reason she paid attention to Zhu Yinluan just now was because of Shen Jingzhan, the reason she looked at Zhu Yinluan a few more times at this moment was all because of Zhu Yinluan's own abilities.

"You are so good at accounting, why did you tell me only now that you know a little bit?" Mrs. Shen asked.

Zhu Yinluan said, "This is all thanks to my mother-in-law who sent someone to teach her just now."

She is good at speaking and very humble.

Yes, since she caught Mrs. Shen’s attention so quickly, we shouldn’t have looked down on her.

In the following days, Mrs. Shen took Zhu Yinluan to do the accounts together.

Unexpectedly, what Mrs. Shen had expected yesterday, that Zhu Yinluan would hold her back, did not happen at all.

With Zhu Yinluan's help, she even had a lot of free time today.

The daughter of the Zhu family is not only good at checking accounts, calculating and debiting money, she also seems to be... good at observation and knows how to use people.

After working with these accountants and housekeepers for only one lunch, she was able to quickly remember who did what, who had a good memory, who calculated quickly, and who could count the accounts. She remembered the advantages and did not miss any shortcomings.

This is a good hand.

In a farm shop that was being closed at the end, Mrs. Shen intended to use this bad debt to test her.

After showing her the accounts of the farm and asking her to do the math, I asked her which people on the farm should be replaced and which ones should stay.

She thought about it carefully and promoted some people and replaced some people.

Mrs. Shen asked her why she made such a change?

Pointing at the second manager of the farm who was promoted instead of replaced, he said, "This man has always been greedy for money in recent years. How could you think such a person could be used?"

"Mother-in-law, I have something disrespectful to say. A manager should not be too harsh and seek profit. Sometimes you should turn a blind eye. I have seen the indenture of this manager. He has worked at the Shen family farm for decades. He has been very honest and dutiful in the past few years."

"Because the village head manager is putting pressure on him, he hasn't given me a raise for several years and has deducted money from me. I think he is greedy for profit to help support his family. Besides, the profit is not too much, it's a small amount that can be lost."

Zhu Yinluan pointed to the indenture of the second manager's son, who was also a member of the Shen family. The indenture said that he had injured his leg while picking fruit on a tree a few years ago and had not been working since then.

The year that the second manager started to be greedy for money happened to be the year his son broke his leg.

Mrs. Shen was surprised at her attentiveness. When investigating people for greed, she was able to find out the reasons.

Not only Madam Shen, but even the housekeepers beside her were shocked by the level of Zhu Yinluan's thoughts.

"The farm over there is too far from the capital. It would be difficult to completely take over the farm if we send new people there. It would be better to severely punish the chief steward, promote the second steward, assign the available people to work under the second steward, and investigate the farm everywhere, and examine the steward's character. If the second steward is smart and can understand the Shen family's kindness, he will repent. If not, and he does not restrain himself, we can send someone who is more capable to take over his position."

"This way... it can also put people's hearts at ease."

Zhu Yinluan spoke for a long time, and Madam Shen looked at her for a long time, "...I'll do as you say. I'll see in a few months whether it can be done."

"Yes." Zhu Yinluan nodded.

Mrs. Shen was extremely surprised after interacting with Zhu Yinluan that day.

At night, Shen Jingzhan and Lord Shen returned home, and Zhu Yinluan was still with Madam Shen, so everyone gathered there for dinner.

After dinner, Lord Shen and Shen Jingzhan still had official business to discuss.

Zhu Yinluan followed Mrs. Shen to visit Old Lady Shen, mainly for the purpose of Shen Kouyu's marriage.

Old Mrs. Shen flipped through the book and said that the young talents in the book were all good, but she wanted to see what Chen Kouyu thought, and asked her where she had been.

Mrs. Shen said that they had already crossed the Jing River and "should arrive the day after tomorrow."

"I haven't seen this girl for half a year. I don't know if she is thin or fat."

"Mother is thinking about you, Yu'er will naturally get better." Old Mrs. Shen smiled.

Zhu Yinluan listened to the two people talking quietly beside them, thinking about what gift she should prepare for Shen Jingzhan's sister when she first met her.

When I was at the Shi family before, I heard Shi Congyuan and Shi Congwei say that Shen Jingzhan's sister was generous and cheerful, and not pretentious.

With such a character, it would be difficult to choose a gift for a meeting.

She couldn't make up her mind, and thought it would be better to ask Shen Jingzhan at night.

As his own sister, he must know her preferences.

After sitting for a while, Mrs. Shen was about to leave, and Zhu Yinluan stayed to massage Mrs. Shen's forehead and arms.

Some time ago, Zhu Yinluan asked Jiaohui to take the prescription that she had used on Pang Shi before and ask the doctor in the alley to prepare a bottle of tranquilizing ointment.

Apply it on the forehead and press it, the effect is remarkable. Mrs. Shen has been in better spirits these days and sleeps very soundly at night. The old mother said that Mrs. Shen even stopped snoring.

“…”

When Mrs. Shen returned, she didn’t see Shen Jingzhan in the study and thought he had gone back.

Then he told Lord Shen about asking Zhu Yinluan to check the accounts today.

“So amazing?”

Lord Shen was also surprised and glanced at the antique shelf piled with books.

Mrs. Shen didn't notice his gaze and continued to speak, with a tone of amazement and approval that she had never shown in front of others.

"It's really beyond my expectation. I didn't expect that this girl from the Zhu family can calculate accounts quickly and accurately, and her handwriting is also good. She is better than the other daughters-in-law below, even better than Yu'er. More importantly, she is obviously capable, but not arrogant. Her appearance and attitude are extremely humble, and she also knows how to manage things and employ people. Today, that farm..."

Madam Shen said a lot in a row, and Lord Shen raised his eyebrows and nodded in surprise.

"I was narrow-minded before. I looked down on her because of her humble background. I thought she only had a pretty face to deceive Ting Lan, but was actually useless..." Madam Shen sighed. It was the first time she had misjudged her.

Lord Shen smiled, walked past Madam Shen and said,

"Did you hear that clearly, Ting Lan? Your mother is very satisfied with your daughter-in-law."

Mrs. Shen then looked back.

Who else could the tall, unrestrained and handsome figure next to her be but her outstanding eldest son?

He didn't leave.

In his slender jade-like hands, he held a policy paper, and on his handsome face there was a rare hint of pride.

"Mother's praise, my son has already said that beauty is just her least noteworthy advantage."

Madam Shen, "..."