Chapter 45: Distance

Shen's mother had been a widow for many years, and the courtyard was very quiet.

When she had nothing to do, she would tend

to the flowers and plants to pass the time, and she also raised a lion dog to relieve her boredom. Shen Changze walked into the Tinglan Courtyard and saw Shen's mother pruning the flowers and trees, and Su Ma Ma followed to pick up the branches and leaves, and the lion dog was playing around them.

"Mother, Ma Ma." Shen Changze approached and greeted.

Hearing the voice, the lion dog ran over happily, looking up at Shen Changze and wagging its tail.

"The Marquis is here, come in and talk." Su Ma Ma took the scissors from Shen's mother and asked the mother and son to go in.

"Snowball, come here." The dog ran into the house, and Su Ma Ma hurriedly called it back.

Shen's mother washed her hands and sat down after entering the house.

"Mother, what's the matter with you calling me here?" Shen Changze asked straight to the point.

Nanny Su came in with tea and served it to the mother and son.

Shen's mother drank half a cup before she slowly spoke: "Jinchu and Lingyi are both pregnant, but there is no news about Shu'er. You have to hurry up."

Shen Changze frowned: "This is a private matter between me and her, mother, don't worry about it."

"How can I not care about Shu'er? She is your first wife who was married in a formal ceremony, but she has not been pregnant since she entered the mansion. What do you want others to say about her?" Shen's mother advised earnestly.

Since Shen Changze returned to Beijing, Jiang Shu's changes have been very obvious. If this continues, I am afraid that Jiang Shu will be separated from Shen Changze.

Shen Changze frowned, thinking of Jiang Shu's attitude yesterday, and said in a cold voice: "A forced melon is not sweet." It

's not that he didn't take the initiative to get close to Jiang Shu, but he was pushed away by Jiang Shu. Since she didn't want to, he didn't bother to force her.

He wanted to wait for her to regret it and take the initiative to give in.

"What do you mean?" Shen's mother looked confused.

Shen Changze didn't want to say more, and turned to ask: "Mother, has Jiang Shu been close to anyone in the past few years?"

Shen's mother nodded: "Yes, she is good friends with the eldest princess. Every three or two months, they will make an appointment to go to burn incense or meet at the mansion."

"Except the eldest princess"

"Then there is no one."

"Maybe there is, but mother doesn't know" Shen Changze did not give up.

Shen's mother said firmly: "It's impossible. She will inform me every time she goes out of the house, and she is followed by servants and guards from the house. She will report to me when she comes back." Shen's mother

's words reminded Shen Changze, and he decided to ask the servants and guards who often went out of the house with Jiang Shu.

"Mother, if you have nothing else, I will take my leave." Shen Changze was impatient.

Shen's mother said: "I haven't finished yet."

Shen Changze could only listen patiently.

"Today I went to see Shu'er and talked to her. When I mentioned asking her to make plans for you, she refused. What did you do to make her unhappy?"

A few days ago, Jiang Shu was still trying her best to make plans for Shen Changze, why did she suddenly change her nature today? Shen's mother thought it was strange, and after returning and being reminded by Su Mama, she suddenly realized it.

Shen Changze was very unhappy when he heard that his mother was asking him to bow his head in front of Jiang Shu. Shen's mother

seemed not to notice and continued, "You have to make Shu'er completely devoted to you, then she will be willing to make plans for you. Through the princess, you can get in touch with King Jing, and then you can have a smooth career in the court."

"I will work hard and don't need to get in touch with others." Shen Changze immediately retorted.

If it was someone else, it would be fine, but Yu Zheng would never do it.

Shen Changze knew that King Jing was a big tree, but he didn't want to lose his dignity in front of King Jing.

"Why are you so stubborn? The officialdom is full of cliques and officials protect each other. You are so stubborn, but you will suffer." Shen's mother was very anxious.

Shen Changze said, "Prince Jing is not the only one in the court, and Prince Jing is not the best candidate. If you want to make friends, why not make friends with the prince?"

Shen's mother was stunned when she heard this: "You can get in touch with the prince"

If you can get in touch with the prince, it would be the best, after all, he is the next emperor.

"The prince is upright and humble, and he knows how to use people. As long as I abide by the rules and regulations and have outstanding abilities, I will always be noticed by the prince and employed." Shen Changze looked solemn and confident.

Hearing him say this, Shen's mother stopped persuading him.

Although she was a woman in the inner house, she also understood the principle that a minister is not loyal to two masters.

After leaving Tinglan Courtyard, Shen Changze ordered Huo Chong to find the servants who often followed Jiang Shu out of the house for protection and carefully inquired.

"Madam rarely leaves the house. She usually goes to see the princess or visit the Jiang residence. Occasionally, she goes to the street to look at ornaments and buys some cakes and food."

"Besides the princess and the people in the Jiang residence, have you met anyone else?" Shen Changze asked.

The servants and guards tried to recall and shook their heads.

One guard said, "Last time when Madam and the princess returned to the capital from Zhaojue Temple, they met Prince Jing and Prince Yu outside the city."

"What happened?" Shen Changze asked immediately, looking nervous.

The guard said, "It was just a normal greeting and a few words."

"Nothing else"

"I remember now, Madam asked Prince Yu for a rabbit."

Yu Yuan

Shen Changze was confused. Why did he bring up that devil again?

Shen Changze's mind was tangled, and he couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up for the time being.

In Songlan Courtyard, Xu Lingyi kept looking at the door, and waited until the food was almost cold before Shen Changze came back.

During the meal, Shen Changze was absent-minded, picking up the white rice in the bowl without picking up the vegetables.

Xu Lingyi knew at a glance that he was worried, but she was sensible and didn't ask, just picked up the vegetables and put them in his bowl.

It was because Xu Lingyi was sensible and considerate that Shen Changze felt relaxed when he was with her, and was willing to come to Songlan Courtyard.

After the meal, Xu Lingyi helped Shen Changze take a bath.

The soft and slippery hand wandered on the naked chest, causing Shen Changze to groan continuously, and he stretched out his hand to pull the instigator into the water.

"My Lord, no." Xu Lingyi stopped him with a red face.

"What's wrong?" Shen Changze's voice was low and hoarse, and he was already tempted.

Xu Lingyi said shyly: "Doctor Fang said that it is not suitable to have sex when pregnant."

"What should I do then?" Shen Changze's face turned red and his neck became thick.

Xu Lingyi reached her hand into the water, looked at Shen Changze with seductive eyes and said, "Can I change the way I serve the Marquis?" How

could he say no?

Shen Changze closed his eyes and let Xu Lingyi serve him.

Looking at Shen Changze's handsome face and strong body, Xu Lingyi's eyes were sparkling and full of admiration.

This was the man she fell in love with at first sight and waited for many years and spent a lot of effort to get.

Even if she was pregnant, she would not let other women take advantage of her.

Jing'an Marquis's Mansion can have two wives, but she can only have one concubine.

Although she can't be the main wife, she is also a winner to enjoy the exclusive love.

It rained on July 16, and the weather suddenly became cool.

Jiang Shu's knee was almost healed, and she was able to walk.

After a few days of recuperation, she felt bored and couldn't wait to go downstairs to move around.

"Madam." Tan Yu took a breath in the yard and sat on a chair to ask politely.

Jiang Shu walked over and asked her, "Does your foot still hurt?"

Tan Yu lied, "It doesn't hurt anymore. I will be able to serve you in a few more days."

Jiang Shu saw through her clumsy lie at a glance, and said solemnly, "I have someone to serve you, you can rest assured to recuperate. If you feel any discomfort, tell the doctor immediately. Don't be afraid of trouble or spending money. Just pick up the medicine. I have plenty of money for your madam."

"Madam is too good to me." Tan Yu sniffed with emotion.

Jiang Shu said, "If you cry, I will deduct it from your monthly allowance."

Tan Yu immediately held back her tears.

Good women don't shed tears easily!