Chapter 348 I Should Be the One to Say Thank You
Zhang Juexia naturally wouldn't tell Mrs. Xu that Old Madam Shen was coming. She played it off and said, "Shopkeeper Sun came to see my husband about something small. Unfortunately, my husband wasn't at home, so he left."
"I thought, the Shen family is not so easy to get along with. There are so many families in Shunhe County who want to do business with the Shen family.
Even that shopkeeper Sun, everyone was thinking about how to curry favor with him!
Your husband is a military scholar, and it's good enough that he condescends to come to your house."
Zhang Juexia was busy with work and naturally had no time to chat with Mrs. Xu. "Mrs. Xu, I still have things to do."
After saying that, he pulled Li Yun into the carriage.
Zhang Juexia asked Lin Yuan to take them to another shop. Li Yun asked in surprise, "Madam, are we not going to Madam Xu's shop?"
"No, she's such a talkative person. Then she'll ask you where your relatives are from and why they're so precious.
I have to explain it to her again.
Besides, if she knew that Old Madam Shen came to my house and she spread the news, how could Old Madam Shen still have fun?"
"What a pity! If Mrs. Xu knew that she missed out on a big deal because of her talkativeness, wouldn't she regret it?"
Zhang Juexia thought about it carefully and said, "I don't think so. After all, she likes to talk."
Li Yun burst into laughter.
Zhang Juexia really showed her sincerity. She didn't feel sorry at all when she bought the materials that she usually didn't want to buy.
After buying it, she and Li Yun decorated the entire room. If there was something missing, they would send Lin Yuan or Daniu out to buy it.
For the whole morning, Zhang Juexia was very satisfied with his results.
She bought two sets of bedding materials. She had thought about it and decided that if Old Madam Shen followed her back to Yejia Village to live for a while, she would take them back with her.
After she finished packing, she asked Da Niu to check outside the gate. Da Niu came back and said, "Madam, there's still no one there."
"Okay, you and Lin Yuan, go eat quickly. After dinner, go wait outside the gate. If anyone arrives, tell me right away."
"knew."
Li Yun also urged Zhang Juexia to eat something, "What if Madam Shen comes in the afternoon? You will be hungry for the whole day.
I've been busy all morning, and even if you're not hungry, I am. "
Zhang Juexia also felt hungry after hearing what Li Yun said.
Just as she finished her meal, she heard Da Niu shouting outside, "Madam, Madam, people are coming, people are coming..."
Zhang Juexia ran out desperately.
When I ran to the door, Mrs. Shen had already gotten out of the carriage with the help of a maid.
When she saw Zhang Juexia, she smiled and said, "I knew I was right about you young people. You are really good. Good, good, good."
Zhang Juexia hurriedly bowed to Madam Shen, "It's a relief that you've come all this way here. My husband and I should have gone to Qingfeng City to tell you the good news."
"It's just right. I want to go out for a walk too. While my old bones can still move, I have to go out for a walk more often."
Zhang Juexia supported Madam Shen as they walked inside. She deliberately looked back, and Madam Shen understood what she meant, "Don't look, the old man didn't come with me.
It’s just as well that he’s not here, I can have fun as long as I want.”
Zhang Juexia smiled and said, "Old Madam, my yard is not bigger than yours."
Madam Shen stopped and looked around. "It's really not easy for you and your husband to build such a small courtyard with three entrances in the county town in such a short time.
To be honest, when I was young, I was not as good as you."
"Madam, you are flattering me. How dare I compete with you?"
"Girl, don't say that. The disciple is better than the master. Old woman, I believe that you and your husband will have a better future."
"Thank you for your encouragement."
Zhang Juexia brought Madam Shen to the guest room and waited for her to drink a cup of tea before saying, "Madam, I won't invite you out for dinner today. I've asked someone to order some of your favorite dishes from Zuixianlou.
You must be tired after sitting in the carriage for half a day. After you have your meal, you can take a good rest."
"Since I've decided to come to your house, I have no intention of being polite with you. From now on, you are not allowed to order food from the restaurant. I am not picky about food."
"I understand. I won't do that again. I'll make it for you this afternoon."
"That's more like it."
Old Madam Shen was very satisfied with the food at Zuixianlou. The maidservant beside her saw that Old Madam Shen had eaten more than usual and couldn't help but say, "Mrs. Ye, our old lady is really happy to see you. She even ate more than usual."
The girl who was speaking was Lihua, the eldest maidservant beside Old Madam Shen.
Madam Shen glared at Lihua, "I'm an old woman, but you guys still criticize me for eating an extra bowl of rice."
When Mrs. Shen had eaten and drunk her fill, she finally remembered, "Where is your scholar husband?"
“Madam, he went to his master’s house to practice martial arts early in the morning and came back in the evening.
I wanted to inform him, but I didn’t know when you would be home, so…”
Madam Shen nodded with satisfaction, "Their men have their own things to do, and we also have our own things to do. It's best if we don't interfere with each other.
No need to tell him, wait for me to sleep for a while and rest my feet, you can accompany me for a walk.
I came to Shunhe County several times when I was young to check on shops, but I was always in a hurry.
Now that I have time, I will definitely go for a stroll.”
"Old lady, please have a good rest."
Just as Zhang Juexia was about to leave, Old Madam Shen called her back, "Juexia, since I'm here, I won't be shy with you.
Let me make this clear upfront: when your husband takes part in the provincial examination, he must live in our house.
At that time, I will have someone set up a small courtyard for you and your wife so that it will be convenient for you to come in and out.
The most important thing is that with our Shen family protecting you, no one dares to touch you.
Got it? "
Zhang Juexia hadn't expected Madam Shen to be so thoughtful. She was so moved that her eyes almost turned red. She nodded solemnly, "Thank you, Madam!"
"It's so troublesome to thank you all the time, Lihua. The gifts we brought from Qingfeng City have been unloaded from the carriage."
Lihua replied crisply, "Don't worry, old lady! I've made all the arrangements."
"That's fine, Juexia. I'll trouble you to entertain the people I brought with me."
"Madam, please take a break! Who said we were going shopping later? Don't oversleep."
Zhang Juexia winked at Old Madam Shen, then quickly stood up and left.
She left the house, and Lihua followed. "Mrs. Ye, thank you. It's rare for the old lady to be so happy!"
"You came all this way, I should be the one to say thank you."
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