Chapter 14 Crispy Candy

On the first and fifteenth day of every month, the master of the Marquisate has dinner together in Shouyong Hall to show filial piety.

After dinner, the servants served tea, and Old Lady Shen held Yan Yang and asked him about his studies.

Yan Yang, who was originally smiling, immediately stopped smiling when he heard it.

Old Lady Shen frowned and asked concernedly: "What's wrong? Is your study not going well or someone bullies you?"

Yan Yang was about to speak when Cheng Jinchu spoke first.

"Thank you for your concern, Grandma. It is inevitable that Yan Yang will feel a little uncomfortable when he first enters the school. It will be fine after a few days."

Old Lady Shen glanced at Cheng Jinchu unhappily, then turned to ask Yan Yang kindly: "Is that so?"

"Yeah." Yan Yang responded sullenly.

His mother didn't let him say it, so he could only keep silent.

"Good boy, studying is the most important thing, you must study hard. Like your second uncle, he passed the imperial examination with his own ability and brought honor to the family."

Speaking of Shen Changhuai, Mrs. Shen showed a proud expression on her face, as if she was honored.

Shen Changze agreed very much and took the opportunity to remind him: "Remember what your great-grandmother said, study hard and pass the imperial examination."

Yan Yang looked up at him and pursed his lips without saying anything.

The atmosphere was a little depressed for a while, and Jiang Shu said to ease it: "I asked someone to make the head ornaments that I promised to give to Yan Huan last time, and I also bought a set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone for Yan Yang."

Chu Yu Tan Yu presented the gifts, the four treasures of the study and a sunflower for Yan Yang, and a set of gemstone head ornaments for Yan Huan.

"Sunflowers represent the meaning of winning. Yan Yang will surely win the

first prize in the future." Shen's mother liked the sunflower very much. It was only May, and it was not the season for sunflowers to bloom yet. Jiang Shu must have spent a lot of effort to find this sunflower.

As for the ruby ​​head, it was shining and shiny, and it was worth a lot of money. When Yan Huan grew up and wore it, he would definitely look very impressive.

"Yan Yang, Yan Huan, why don't you thank your mother quickly." Shen's mother reminded the two children.

"Thank you, mother." Yan Huan thanked happily, but Yan Yang was a little reluctant.

The reason was simple, he didn't like this gift.

But Shen Changze was very satisfied, and even gave up his resentment towards Jiang Shu.

In his eyes, Jiang Shu's move was not only to take the overall situation into consideration, but also to show goodwill to him.

"My sister is thoughtful." Cheng Jinchu looked at the dazzling red gemstone headdress, feeling very uncomfortable.

As a mother, she had never given such a valuable thing to her children, and Jiang Shu, she gave it casually, which was clearly a slap in her face.

Coming out of Shouyong Hall, Jiang Shu and Shen Changze walked together.

The night was as dark as ink, and the servants led the way with two lanterns in front. Cheng Jinchu led the two children in front, and Jiang Shu and Shen Changze followed behind.

Passing through the corridor and entering the garden, when passing a corner, Jiang Shu tripped over a stone on the edge of the path and almost fell.

A strong and powerful arm came out of nowhere and supported her in time.

"Thank you, Lord." Jiang Shu thanked him in surprise after she stood firm.

"You should call my husband." Shen Changze held her hand and gazed at her affectionately.

The dim light outlined a hazy figure, and the fresh plum fragrance mixed with the unique fragrance of a woman surged into the nose, making people feel distracted and fanciful.

"Madam." Shen Changze was a little emotional and pulled Jiang Shu into his arms.

The man's palm was large and warm, which made Jiang Shu's heart tremble, and the hoarse voice gave her goose bumps.

She took a step back uncomfortably and pulled her hand away, saying, "We are outside. If people see us, we will gossip."

"Okay, let's talk about it when we get back." Shen Changze was in a good mood, and a happy low laugh came out of his throat.

Jiang Shu couldn't laugh.

He treated her like nothing. He left her alone when she was unhappy and pampered

her when she was happy. Jiang Shu was angry and wanted to decline by saying she was not feeling well, but she saw Cheng Jinchu in front of her looking back at them.

In an instant, she changed her mind. Even

if it was just to save her life, Shen Changze had to stay in Tingzhulou tonight.

Even if he didn't share the bed with her.

When they reached the fork in the road, Cheng Jinchu stopped and waited for Shen Changze.

"It's getting late, you should go back and rest early." After saying this, Shen Changze walked towards Tingzhulou.

Cheng Jinchu looked at his back, her face pale.

"Mom, I'm sleepy." Yan Huan rubbed his eyes and called her.

Cheng Jinchu came back to his senses and led the two children into the Yunyuan.

After washing up, Yan Huan regained some energy and pestered Cheng Jinchu to tell stories.

Cheng Jinchu was absent-minded, staring at the flickering candle flame.

The white candle was shedding tears, just like her heart.

"Mom's stories are not as good as dad's. I want dad to tell them." Yan Huan complained dissatisfiedly.

Cheng Jinchu's eyes flickered: "You want daddy."

"Yeah." Yan Huan nodded.

"Then you listen to mom..."

Cheng Jinchu called Yinhuan and told her a few words.

Yinhuan was surprised and looked at Cheng Jinchu in disbelief, hesitating.

"A servant is disloyal to two masters, think it over carefully." Cheng Jinchu warned unhappily.

Yinhuan's scalp tightened, and she was torn between conscience and desire in her heart.

Madam is gentle and modest, and never makes things difficult for servants, so she shouldn't harm her.

But now Madam Jin is the head of the Marquis' Mansion, and the Marquis obviously favors Madam Jin. In addition, with her children, Madam Jin's position is unshakable.

Even if Madam gives birth to children in the future, Madam Jin's children will be the eldest son or daughter...

She has no choice at all.

Listening to the bamboo building.

Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were playing chess, and Tan Yu suddenly came in with an unhappy face.

"Marquis, Yinhuan asked to see you, saying there is something important."

"What's the matter?" Shen Changze stared at the chessboard with a black piece in his hand, thinking, and didn't take it seriously.

Yinhuan, who was allowed to enter the room, reported anxiously: "Marquis, the young lady has a severe stomachache and is clamoring to see you."

"What happened? He was fine just now." Shen Changze dropped his chess piece and stood up quickly.

"Go and get Doctor Fang." Jiang Shu told Tan Yu.

She hesitated for a moment and decided to go and see.

But Shen Changze walked very fast and left her far behind.

"What's wrong with Yan Huan?" Shen Changze asked anxiously as soon as he entered the room.

Cheng Jinchu was guarding the bedside, while Yan Huan was lying on the bed, holding her swollen belly and crying.

"Daddy, my stomach hurts so much, it hurts so much..."

Shen Changze frowned and felt his heart tighten. He sat in front of the bed and coaxed softly, "Be good, Yan Huan, Doctor Fang will be here soon."

Jiang Shu stood at the door and did not go in to disturb him.

Yinhuan stole a glance at Jiang Shu, who was frowning and worried, and lowered her head in guilt.

Soon, Tan Yu came with Doctor Fang. Jiang Shu stopped them from greeting each other and asked Doctor Fang to go in and treat Yan Huan.

Doctor Fang first touched Yan Huan's stomach and then took his pulse.

"Why?" Shen Changze kept staring at Doctor Fang and asked immediately when he saw her withdraw her hand from taking the pulse.

Doctor Fang replied, "The young lady ate too much and the indigestion caused abdominal pain."

"How could she have indigestion? I saw that she didn't eat much at dinner." Shen's mother, who rushed over after hearing the news, found it strange.

Jiang Shu was also quite puzzled.

Everyone looked at Cheng Jinchu.

She was Yan Huan's mother, and no one knew better than her.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Cheng Jinchu pursed his lips and said, "I asked, Yan Huan said she ate half a bag of crispy candy when she came back."

Crispy candy

Hearing these two words, Jiang Shuminrui felt something was not right.