The next morning, Zhao Shuhua got up early and washed up without being called by the maid.
She was choosing clothes, jewelry, and hair styles, which made the maids very nervous. Those who didn't know her thought she was going to meet her lover!
After finally getting myself ready, I nervously got into the carriage with the small gift and the note I had prepared.
This was her daughter's first visit, and since the two families were in-laws, Aunt Xu certainly couldn't just let her bring the little gifts she had prepared.
There were two trucks filled with various supplements and other good things in the warehouse. Afraid that his daughter would be nervous, he asked Cui Liu to go with them personally.
The first time she went out, Zhao Shuhua was very curious when she heard the noise outside the carriage. She couldn't help but pull open a corner of the carriage curtain and looked outside curiously.
Cui Liu did not stop her when she saw this, but happily introduced to her what the vendors on the roadside were selling.
Seeing her drooling at the aroma of food sold by street vendors, Cui Liu felt distressed. However, time did not allow it today, so she could only coax her, "Miss, we have something important to do this time. Next time when we are not so busy, I will come with you to eat and try."
Zhao Shuhua's eyes suddenly lit up, "Will I be able to come out in the future?"
Cui Liu nodded and said, "Of course, the head of the family told you to go out more often."
Zhao Shuhua looked at the street scenery almost greedily, with reluctance in her eyes, but she did not take Cui Liu's words to heart.
"Sister Qianhua once said she would take me out to play, and I happily waited for a long time, but in the end I never went out once.
Later, my mother became the housekeeper. She said that she would finally be able to take me out to attend different banquets, but in the end, I still couldn't leave the house even once."
So the last time Zhao Yiming asked her to go out for a walk more often, although she was happy to hear it and was looking forward to it, she didn't actually hold much hope.
Cui Liu had followed Aunt Xu for a long time. Although her indenture was in Wang's hands, because Aunt Xu treated her very well, she also treated Aunt Xu sincerely.
Because Wang was holding the indenture, she could not redeem herself and leave the mansion to get married, but she also did not want to be betrothed to the servants in the mansion, so she never got married.
It can be said that she watched Zhao Shuhua grow up. To be disrespectful, she is almost like her own child.
In the past, every time she saw Zhao Qianhua coming back from going out, she would tell the concubines what she had seen and heard, describing how lively and fun it was outside. She would casually persuade them in a condescending tone that she would take them out to broaden their horizons next time. When she saw the anticipation and envy that could not be hidden on their faces, and then their look of triumph, she felt extremely sorry for her own daughter.
But they couldn't break her expectations. Seeing her full of hope and disappointed again and again, she and Aunt Xu felt distressed and helpless.
It was not until Aunt Xu became the head of the household that she thought she could really take her to banquets like Wang Shi did.
Unfortunately, reality gave her a hard slap in the face, and in the end she herself became the executioner who shattered her daughter's hopes.
Cui Liu collected her thoughts and said to her, "Miss, this time is different from before. The head of the family is the most authoritative person in the mansion, and his words are counted."
Zhao Shuhua blinked, "Does it count more than what mother said?"
Cui Liu was helpless, "My aunt has her own fate and she has no choice."
Zhao Shuhua looked at the bustling street and nodded, not quite understanding what was going on.
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When the servant came to report that Miss Zhao was coming to visit, Tian Anzheng and Yaoyao were packing up and preparing to go to the farm.
Thinking of the companion Zhao Yiming mentioned in the letter that he had found for himself in the Duke's Mansion, Tian An happily put down what he was doing, asked the maid to prepare tea, and invited them to the hall.
In the hall, Tian An had just sat down to drink a sip of tea when a servant brought Zhao Shuhua in.
The girl must be a few years younger than her, but she looked even braver than her age.
As soon as she entered the room, those wet eyes couldn't help but fall on her, but it seemed that they didn't dare to look at her, and looked very timid.
It was only when the maid beside her reminded her that she stumbled over and greeted Tian An, explaining the purpose of her visit today.
Tian An took the invitation she handed over, opened it and took a look, then handed it to Lixiang for safekeeping.
Then she saw the little girl holding a box tightly in her hands, stroking the box nervously, and then lowering her head to glance at her.
Tian An, "..." After confirming with his eyes, he knew that this girl was really timid and not pretending.
"Are you afraid of me?"
Zhao Shuhua was startled when she heard Tian An talking to her, and subconsciously said, "Yes, a little."
Tian An was stunned. This girl spoke so directly.
Cui Liu on the side was almost going crazy with anxiety. Who would say that they were afraid of someone in front of him like that?
He kept winking at Zhao Shuhua to remind her, but unfortunately she was so busy stealing glances at Tian An that she didn't notice at all.
However, Tian An, who was sitting in the upper seat, saw it clearly and immediately had an idea in his mind.
Then he asked her, "Then why are you afraid of me?"
Zhao Shuhua thought about it seriously and said, "Shuhua is afraid. She's afraid that my cousin's wife doesn't like me."
Hearing her calling him cousin, Tian An suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. Looking at her again, he suddenly felt like an elder looking at a younger person, and his patience increased a little.
Seeing that she had nervously changed from rubbing the box to holding it in her hand, Tian An was afraid that she would break her nails, and could not help but ask: "Is that box in your hand a gift for me?"
"Ah? Oh oh!" Zhao Shuhua then remembered that the gift she had carefully prepared had not been given away yet. She hurriedly stepped forward and put the thing directly into Tian An's hand.
Li Xiang, who was about to go forward to take the things: "..."
Cui Liu, who was standing by, was almost scared to death. She hurried to look at Tian An's expression. Seeing that she didn't seem angry, she breathed a sigh of relief and quickly apologized.
"My lord, I'm sorry. My daughter has rarely been out of the house. It's inevitable that she might be a little flustered when interacting with people for the first time. Please forgive me."
Tian An didn't doubt the truth of her words at all, because this girl was really...
Only then did Zhao Shuhua realize the mistake she had just made, and immediately hurriedly apologized to Tian An.
Tian An waved his hand and said, "It's okay, don't be so reserved."
Then he opened the box she had just handed him, took out the round fan inside, and played with it carefully in his hand.
Seeing the little girl still looking at her expectantly, she cleared her throat and said, "This fan is so exquisitely made. The magnolia flowers on it are embroidered so vividly. Did you embroider it yourself?"
Zhao Shuhua nodded excitedly when she heard Tian An's praise. "Shuhua embroidered it herself." Then she boldly asked, "Does my cousin like it?"
"I like it. It's hot today and it comes in handy. You're so thoughtful." Tian An said as he fanned himself twice with a round fan.
When Zhao Shuhua heard Tian An say that he liked her, she felt relieved and felt closer to Tian An.
My cousin's wife is so gentle! My mother is right, my cousin's wife is really a great person.
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