After all, it was a slap in the face of the emperor.

Even if she doesn't want to give face to the monk, she has to give face to the Buddha.

"Thank you, old lady."

Shen Ruyi thanked her but didn't take her words seriously.

Although food, clothing and other necessities are important, for a weak woman who wants to make a living on her own in such a world, what she wears and uses are the most insignificant things.

Although her master was a beggar, he could punch the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, kick the descendants of the Shangshu Mansion, and make a prime minister kneel outside the gate for a day and a night.

After her injuries are healed, she will focus on studying medicine and martial arts, and learn real skills.

She wants to be on her own.

Instead of always relying on others, or even having to rely on the power of others.

The maids and servants brought her favorite food and drinks and placed her on a soft couch in front of the brazier.

It was only at this time that Shen Jiaojiao came in from outside and said in surprise, "Who are these people? Why are they carrying tape measures and cloth?"

Before she finished speaking, ten palace maids came in from outside the door and said to Shen Yuewan, "This servant greets the Madam."

You can tell at a glance that he has a very high attitude.

It's the nanny from the palace.

Shen Yu's voice came from outside the door, "This is the maid from the palace, and she is also the palace's exclusive embroiderer. Maybe she is here to take measurements for the old lady."

There are some things about the Gu family that he doesn't know.

So, it's just speculation.

Shen Jiaojiao lowered her eyes upon hearing this and whispered, "Before, a maid came to the palace to take my measurements and make some clothes for me..."

Her voice was trembling.

At that time, Gu Qinghua was courteous to her and said that Concubine Li had personally sent someone to pretend for her. Now Gu Qinghua treated her like this.

Shen Jiaojiao couldn't help but have red eyes, feeling very unwilling.

Shen Yu's heart was broken when he saw her like this. He said hoarsely, "It doesn't matter. I will still make clothes for you. No matter what, I will not let you suffer any injustice..."

Then, he lowered his voice, “At least, Shen Ruyi won’t be stronger than you.”

"Well, thank you, brother."

Shen Jiaojiao leaned on him weakly.

Shen Yu's heart trembled and he hugged her shoulders.

Unexpectedly, just as they reached the door, they heard one of the maids say, "Madam, Concubine Li asked us to come here to take measurements for Miss Shen. After all, Miss Shen is the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the young lady of the Gu family. She can't be careless about getting married."

Shen Jiaojiao stepped into the room and was stunned when she heard this.

These people actually came to take measurements for Shen Ruyi?

What about her?

Is she a joke?

I still remember that a few days ago, Concubine Li asked the maid in the palace to come and measure her and make clothes for her. She took the remaining cloth scraps to find trouble with Shen Ruyi and showed off!

Now, ten maids came directly from the palace to make clothes for Shen Ruyi. The entire Gu family worships Shen Ruyi like a Bodhisattva. Then what is she?

Obviously no one was talking.

He didn't even notice her arrival.

But Shen Jiaojiao felt as if she had been slapped hard in the face, and her face was burning as she stood at the door.

But what’s the point of making a few pieces of clothing?

What she wants to do today is to ruin the marriage of Shen Ruyi and Gu Qinghua!

By that time, there will be no wedding, and even if the wedding dress is as beautiful as a fairy's, there will be nowhere to wear it, right?

Shen Jiaojiao thought about it, with a sinister smile on her lips.

After that, go into the house and greet others.

"Jiaojiao greets the old lady and meets my aunt." As she said this, she bowed and spoke in a soft and sweet tone. She looked like a good child.

Shen Yuewan looked at her with a complicated look in her eyes, "Jiaojiao, why are you here today?"

Both she and her mother-in-law like Shen Jiaojiao.

If the daughter-in-law is well-behaved, it will be easier for the mother-in-law. Shen Jiaojiao is the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but she came from the countryside and was a little timid. Coming to the Gu family was seemingly marrying down, but in fact, in her mentality, it was equivalent to marrying up.

Such a daughter-in-law is easy to control.

Especially since his own son also liked her, and the two of them had already secretly decided to spend their lives together - but that was in the past.

Ever since the Zuixinlou incident, the situation has become delicate. After all, Shen Jiaojiao was dirty.

Although her body had been violated by Gu Qinghua a long time ago, whether outsiders knew about it or not was still a different matter. The Zuixinlou incident became known to everyone, and Shen Jiaojiao's innocence and face were gone.

A woman without these two things...

After all, the look in Shen Yuewan's eyes when she looked at her was not as warm as before.

The old lady also frowned slightly and sighed, "Listen carefully...your father said that you have lingering stomach problems. Why don't you stay at home and take good care of yourself in such a cold weather?"

There is no shortage of such a woman with no reputation coming to her birthday party. If she accidentally makes Shen Ruyi unhappy, who can she complain to?

“…”

Shen Jiaojiao looked at the attitudes of the two and clenched her fingers.

The last time she came, how much did the old lady and the eldest aunt like her? They took her in hand, asking about her well-being and taking care of her in every possible way!

Now, it has changed to this attitude.

It’s all Shen Ruyi’s fault!

Shen Jiaojiao narrowed her eyes, but still said obediently: "Since Jiaojiao came to the capital, the old lady and the eldest aunt have treated me well. Today is the old lady's birthday banquet, how can Jiaojiao not come to celebrate? Not to mention that it is just a small stomach problem, even if I really can't walk, I will ask someone to carry me to come."

This is an exaggeration.

But with her red eyes and the hint of tears, it seemed sincere.

Even if it was just flattery, it touched the old lady's heart.

The old lady nodded, her voice softening a bit, "You are such a filial child, what a pity."

But the following words cannot be said.

Nowadays, the goal of the entire Gu family is to marry Shen Ruyi home smoothly, rather than to coax Shen Jiaojiao.

The old lady looked at Shen Ruyi.

Shen Jiaojiao clenched her fingers and looked at Shen Ruyi.

Shen Ruyi let the embroiderer measure her body. After noting down the measurements, she sat on the couch and waited for time to pass. She didn't even glance at Shen Jiaojiao the whole time.

Shen Yuewan peeled the orange herself and handed it to her to eat. "Ruyi, you and your aunt will soon be a family. You don't have to be restrained when you are in your own home. If you want to lie down for a while, then lie down for a while."

"No."

Shen Ruyi smiled. Although her wound was a little itchy, it no longer hurt.

Today, she was not here to bond with them.

Shen Yuewan didn't like her like this, but she could only act and took a blanket to cover her, "Wrap yourself up, don't catch a cold."

Several maids and old women were serving on the side.

Some people massage legs, some people pat shoulders, and some people pour tea.

Shen Ruyi has never enjoyed such treatment in her life. Today, she finally experienced what it feels like to have the support of power.

She stared at the water in the teacup, and her inner path gradually became clear.

Power is good.

But she doesn't want to rely on other people's power. She wants to move up step by step and hold power in her own hands. Only herself can give herself the safest support!

Others looked at her, unable to figure out what she was thinking.

Shen Jiaojiao sat alone on the side, looking at Shen Ruyi who was being treated like a star, and she couldn't suppress the jealousy and hatred she felt.