Chapter 56 Birthday Ceremony

After the divorce, Jiang Shu no longer cared about the affairs of the mansion. He closed the gate of the bamboo tower and ignored everyone.

Shen Qingrong was uneasy for a few days because of Jiang Shu's warning. When she saw that Jiang Shu did not make any move, and did not even leave the bamboo tower, she felt relieved and felt that Jiang Shu was just a paper tiger.

Seeing that the birthday banquet was approaching, Shen Qingrong was thinking about how to shine at the birthday banquet.

On the ninth day of the eighth month, when the sweet-scented osmanthus was fragrant, Shen Changhuai came back.

He was dressed in green, with a straight posture and a majestic demeanor. His eyebrows and eyes were similar to Shen Changze, but his temperament was completely different.

Shen Changze was a tough and cold general, and Shen Changhuai was a bright and upright Confucian official.

The reunion dinner that day was held in Shouyong Hall, but Jiang Shu did not go.

Shen Changhuai was puzzled: "Why hasn't my sister-in-law come yet?"

In Shen Changhuai's impression, Jiang Shu was sensible and polite, and would never be like this.

"She is not feeling well, so there is no need to wait for her." Shen Changze insisted.

Old Lady Shen changed the subject: "Why did you come back alone? Where are Shuqin and Yueyao?"

Liu Shuqin is Shen Changhuai's biological mother, and Wang Yueyao is Shen Changhuai's legal wife. They both live with Shen Changhuai in Hengzhou.

Shen Changhuai said respectfully: "Yueyao is in poor health and will be due soon. She dare not travel far. Auntie is worried about her, so she stayed in Hengzhou to take care of her."

Old Lady Shen nodded: "That's right."

After some greetings, everyone started to eat.

Shen Changhuai looked at the empty seat next to Shen Changze and the reactions of the people, and always felt that there was another reason why Jiang Shu didn't come.

But he was just a bastard, and he had moved out of the Marquis's Mansion, so it was inconvenient for him to ask about the affairs of the mansion.

At the same time, in the bamboo building,

Chu Yu held a two-foot-long brocade box and said to Jiang Shu: "The jade Guanyin that Madam ordered has been delivered."

Jiang Shu opened it, took it out, and admired it carefully, feeling very satisfied. "Put it

away and give it to the princess later."

"Isn't this a birthday gift for the old lady?" "

Guanyin has kind eyes and great compassion, which is not suitable for the old lady." Jiang Shu sneered.

Chu Yu was confused: "The old lady's birthday banquet will be held in a few days, so why don't you send gifts?"

Although Jiang Shu had made up her mind to leave, they had not divorced after all. She was still the wife of the Marquis's mansion. It was unreasonable not to send anything, and she was afraid of being criticized. What

Chu Yu could think of, Jiang Shu could also think of, so she said: "Send, of course I have to send."

"Then what?" Chu Yu asked.

Glancing at the screen in the room with her almond eyes, Jiang Shu suddenly had an idea: "Go get some five or six feet long rice paper."

"What does the lady need so much rice paper for?" Chu Yu was puzzled.

Jiang Shu curled her lips: "You will know when you bring it, go quickly."

She not only wanted to send a gift, but also a gift of filial piety that moved the heavens, and guaranteed that no one could find fault with it.

As for whether Old Madam Shen liked it or not, it was hard to say.

Chu Yu worked quickly and soon brought the rice paper that Jiang Shu wanted.

Jiang Shu spread the paper on the desk and asked Chu Yu to grind the ink.

Chu Yu did as he was told and watched Jiang Shu wet his pen and dip it in ink to write on the paper.

One "longevity" character, two "longevity" characters... each "longevity" character was different in shape and size.

After writing on a piece of paper, Jiang Shu felt tired and asked Chu Yu to put it away and continue writing tomorrow.

After breakfast the next day, Jiang Shu picked up his pen and continued.

These "longevity" characters were different and it was very troublesome and slow to write. But when he thought of the expression on Mrs. Shen's face when she received the birthday gift, Jiang Shu became very motivated.

After spending nearly two days, Jiang Shu finally finished writing. Rubbing his wrist, he told Chu Yu: "Take it and make a folding screen out of peach wood. Be careful not to tear it."

"Make it into a folding screen," Chu Yu was surprised.

Jiang Shu nodded and chuckled, "Yes, make it into a folding screen with a picture of a hundred years of longevity as a birthday gift for the old lady."

Chu Yu was stunned for a moment, then understood and left with a smile.

The mansion was empty. Old Lady Shen loved expensive things the most. She had no interest in calligraphy and painting.

Moreover, this picture of a hundred years of longevity was written by Jiang Shu and was worthless.

But what Jiang Shu wanted was worthless.

On August 13, Jiang Shu asked Chu Yu to deliver a letter to Lu Mingke.

It was a letter that Shen Qingrong wrote to the person she admired four years ago, but was returned.

Jiang Shu had kept this letter for many years, originally to help Shen Qingrong cover up and keep a secret, but he didn't expect it to become a weapon against Shen Qingrong.

Lu Mingke's face changed drastically after seeing the content of the letter, and he was furious.

He knew that Jiang Shu had bad intentions, but the handwriting on the letter was indeed Shen Qingrong's.

This letter was a love letter written by Shen Qingrong to the person she loved.

"What does your wife want to do by taking out this letter now?" Lu Mingke asked vigilantly.

Chu Yu said according to Jiang Shu: "Madam said it was to repay Mr. Lu's favor, and also to let Mr. Lu see the person next to him clearly."

"What do you mean?" Lu Mingke frowned.

This letter was written several years ago. Now Shen Qingrong has married him. The past is the past. What else needs to be seen clearly

? "Tomorrow's birthday banquet, Mr. Lu, pay more attention and you will find the answer."

Lu Mingke was shocked after hearing this.

Jiang Shu meant that Shen Qingrong would have a private meeting with the person in the letter at the birthday banquet tomorrow .

Thinking of this, Lu Mingke clenched his fists and his face was gloomy.

He could ignore the fact that Shen Qingrong had liked other men before, but he could not tolerate Shen Qingrong's unclear relationship with that man!

On August 14, the birthday of Mrs. Shen, the Marquis' Mansion held a banquet.

Jiang Shu stepped out of the Tingzhu Tower, and Shen Changhuai finally saw her.

"Sister-in-law." Shen Changhuai greeted her respectfully.

When Jiang Shu married into the Marquis' Mansion, Shen Changhuai was still studying hard. He was supported by Jiang Shu for three years before he passed the imperial examination.

Later, when Shen Changhuai got married, Jiang Shu also funded the betrothal banquet. Shen Changhuai always remembered this favor and respected Jiang Shu very much.

Shen Changhuai couldn't see Jiang Shu these days, so he asked around in the mansion and got a general idea of ​​what happened in the mansion. He also heard that Jiang Shu wanted to divorce. "Changhuai." Jiang Shu was a little surprised to see him. Today was a big banquet for guests, and he should be welcoming guests in the front yard with Shen Changze. The backyard was where the women were, and Jiang Shu was about to go to meet the guests after packing up.