On the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunion, although the Shen family was burdened with huge debts, Shen Ning did not mistreat the servants of the eldest branch of the family.
Instead of giving out reward money, they distributed the gifts that had been sent by various families, and sent everyone home for the festival, except for those who needed to stay behind.
The gifts distributed far exceeded the original holiday bonus. The servants, having received the benefits, couldn't help but feel sorry for the young lady, wondering how she would manage in the future.
But those debts had nothing to do with them; they just sighed a few times.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival moon worship, fireflies and jade bamboo naturally stayed by Shen Ning's side, and this year Mo Xue'er and Mo Lin were also there.
With nowhere else to go, the two siblings naturally went along with it.
There were five people at the table. Shen Ning sighed, "There are still too few people."
"Young Master hasn't arrived yet..." Liu Ying had only said half of it when Yu Zhu stepped on her from below.
"Young Master's injuries haven't healed yet; he needs to rest and recover properly."
Sister Liuying is good in every way and is also perceptive in other matters, but there is one thing she hasn't figured out: she doesn't understand that the young lady is the young lady and the young master is the young master.
They follow the young lady and will always be her people. Even the young master can only be an outsider at certain times.
Shen Ning slightly raised her eyebrows, but didn't say anything. She simply picked up a piece of food for Yu Zhu with her chopsticks.
Although there weren't many people, there were plenty of dishes, and the meal was harmonious.
"Sister..." A weak and anxious voice broke the harmony.
Shen Ning's hand, which was holding a chopstick, froze in mid-air. The others looked at the doorway and then at her. Shen Ning calmly put down her chopsticks and looked up. Shen Yu was standing cautiously at the doorway, like a child who had done something wrong.
Mo Lin and Mo Xue'er were not familiar with this young master. Yu Zhu saw through the situation and ultimately Liu Ying had to play the good guy.
"Young Master, why are you up? Are you still feeling dizzy?"
As she spoke, she stood up and gestured for Yuzhu to quickly set out the bowls and chopsticks.
Having found a way out, Shen Yu followed Liu Ying's invitation and came in. He was seated next to Shen Ning, which made him feel quite awkward.
"It's been a long time since I've had a meal with my older sister."
Shen Ning glanced at the sliced mooncake in front of her; she had just been about to eat it, but now her appetite had suddenly decreased.
"You didn't want to eat with me, did you? You don't have to force yourself."
“I’m not unhappy at all,” Shen Yu said eagerly. “I love my older sister the most, but I didn’t know how to face her before.”
He carefully tugged at Shen Ning's sleeve: "Sister, don't be angry. I will be obedient from now on and won't make you worry anymore."
Such a promise did not move Shen Ning in the slightest. She stood up and said, "You all take your time eating. I'm tired. I'm going to rest for a while."
Yu Zhu quickly got up and chased after Shen Ning. Mo Xue'er looked at this and that, grabbed a pancake, and followed Shen Ning. Anyway, she was already full.
Mo Lin was the only one who calmly continued eating. In any case, the master's affairs had nothing to do with him, and he couldn't waste such delicious food.
Liu Ying felt a little awkward, unsure whether to stand or sit.
Shen Yu knew that she felt sorry for her, and looked at her expectantly, "Sister Liuying..."
Liu Ying watched the three siblings of the Shen family grow up. Although she was a maid, she could be considered half an older sister. She genuinely loved Shen Ning and Shen Yu, but not Shen Shu. She always stayed with them.
However, although she felt sorry for Shen Yu, her heart was biased. She felt more sorry for the eldest young lady, especially since the eldest young lady had emptied the Shen family's wealth, worried herself sick, exhausted herself, and even borne debts.
It's normal not to want to see this younger brother right now.
"I remember sending food to the young master. You should go back and eat. You've been frightened, so don't move around too much and rest well. Miss has been too tired these past few days. Today is the only day she can have some peace and quiet. She'll be busy again from tomorrow onwards."
Thinking about the troubles to come, Liu Ying felt even more sorry for the young lady.
Ignorance is bliss; the young master has no idea how much responsibility the young lady bears.
Shen Yu wanted to hear a few more words of comfort from her, but Liu Ying stopped talking and didn't seem to like him much, so he could only leave dejectedly. Liu Ying sat down and picked up her bowl. She wasn't full yet, but she had no taste for the food.
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Yu Zhu caught up and saw Shen Ning changing clothes. She was wearing a lake-blue, narrow-sleeved casual outfit, her hair was combed again, and she was wearing a hair crown.
At first glance, he looks like a handsome young man from a wealthy family.
"Is Miss heading out?"
"Hmm." Shen Ning checked herself in the mirror to make sure there were no oversights before picking up the cloth bag next to her, which contained the embroidered purse.
A complex expression flashed across her face. She had tried her best, but her talent wasn't quite there yet, so it was barely passable.
Yu Zhu asked worriedly, "Where is Miss going so late? Who is she taking with her?"
"Don't take anyone with you, Mo Lin, catch the carriage." After saying that, he turned and left, patted Yu Zhu's shoulder, and then patted Xue'er's head: "Take good care of the house, I'll be back in a little while."
Shen Ning went out through the side gate, where Mo Lin had already prepared the carriage.
Mo Lin sat on the carriage with his knees bent, holding a riding whip in his hand. He was tall and taciturn, and outsiders would think he was not to be trifled with, but Shen Ning felt extremely safe and reliable.
Noticing her arrival, Mo Lin looked up, stood up, and naturally reached out to help Chen Ning into the carriage.
As Shen Ning went in, she patted his strong shoulder and said, "You've worked hard."
Mo Lin paused, glanced back, then cracked his whip, a slight smile unconsciously curving his usually cold and hard lips.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a night for family reunions, and the streets are almost deserted.
Although the shops had hung lanterns, only a few were open for business; most had gone home for the holiday.
A gentle night breeze blew as the horse galloped into the Qin residence.
Perhaps it was a special instruction, because the Qin residence's gates were open, and she could go in as soon as she got out of the carriage.
It was the same butler as last time. Shen Ning had been to many people's homes and seen the world, but there was only one butler who could put on such a stern face.
It's not that other people don't have a stern face; everyone has bad days, but others can't quite pull off the same kind of expression.
Shen Ning was led to the main hall and saw Qin Zhuo sitting alone at a round table with food laid out in front of him. She belatedly realized that today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Qin Zhuo should be with his family to enjoy the moon. Why did he have to see her, and why at night?
Qin Zhuo was drinking when he saw her come in and gestured, "Sit down."
There was another seat next to her with clean bowls and chopsticks, which looked like they were prepared for her.
"Thank you, but I've already eaten."
Qin Zhuo glanced at her, but didn't insist. He raised his glass to drink, then refilled it, and the rich aroma of the wine filled the air.
Shen Ning came with a purpose, but she wasn't in a hurry. She just watched him drink. Hmm... good-looking people look good when they drink.
Qin Zhuo was wearing a dark purple outfit today, with a loose neckline that revealed her well-defined collarbones.
He seemed to dislike wearing a hair ornament; his hair was piled to one side, with a few strands mixed with the hairband falling across his chest and into his clothes.
Is it pretty?
A deep, magnetic voice asked.
Shen Ning unconsciously raised her eyes and met those dark, abyss-like eyes. She suddenly snapped out of her daze and realized that she had been staring blankly at the other person's chest.
A wave of heat rushed to my face; how embarrassing.
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