Fang Rou's migraine did have some effect.
Madam Lu called Shen Ruoyan over. Ever since she exempted Shen Ruoyan from paying her respects, she hadn't called Shen Ruoyan over on her own initiative for a long time.
"Grandma, why did you call me here so urgently? What happened?"
Before Shen Ruoyan came, she was still checking the accounts of the Marquis' Mansion for this month. There were some discrepancies in the shop's accounts, and she was still cleaning them up.
When he was halfway through, he heard that the old lady was looking for it urgently.
So he let Chunxi stay there, and he brought Qiuye and others to come here first.
"It's not a big deal. I heard that there are some serious rumors about the prince recently." Old Madam Lu slowly turned the Buddhist beads in her hand. She looked elegant as if she didn't care about the world, but in fact, everyone knew what she was thinking.
Shen Ruoyan didn't answer immediately, but glanced at Fang Rou with a half-smile before saying, "I don't know who started this gossip. It's just some curious discussion. How can it be so widely spread?"
Pei Rushi's identity as a teacher and Qin Shaobei's uncle have indeed made Lu Yan attract the attention of many people.
But he usually stayed at the Imperial College, went home after class, and didn't fool around outside, so he was actually very low-key.
A place like the Imperial College is not one you can enter just by asking around.
Apart from those who are familiar with him, most people are still making random guesses about Lu Yan's specific situation.
After all, Pei Rushi and Qin Shaobei are the focus, so Lu Yan is at best just a side character. Why is it that when he comes to the old lady, it seems like he has become the protagonist?
Old Madam Lu did not look at Fang Rou, and deliberately avoided her gaze, specifically not looking in her direction.
But the more you ignore it, the more attention it will attract. Shen Ruoyan saw it and had already made up his mind.
"It doesn't matter who said it. I'm not so old as to be completely oblivious to what's happening outside. My ears are still somewhat useful. The Spring Examination case has just concluded, and it's inappropriate for Yan'er to speak out at this time."
Madam Lu stopped at that point, Shen Ruoyan was not a fool, so she could naturally understand what she meant.
Now everyone is paying attention to the Spring Examination. The cheating case has just come to an end. It is indeed inappropriate to be in the spotlight now.
Although Mrs. Lu was considering this for the sake of the Marquis' Mansion, the same was true for Lu Yan himself.
"Grandma is right. After I go back, I will definitely discipline the servants and not let them spread rumors outside." She said she would discipline the servants, but Shen Ruoyan and Madam Lu knew exactly how to do it.
Only Fang Rou was somewhat dissatisfied when she saw Mrs. Lu pick it up high and put it down gently.
She wanted to add more fuel to the fire, but she also knew that she had already fanned the flames enough.
If there were more, it would probably be annoying.
So Fang Rou continued to serve Madam Lu without saying much. Her performance satisfied Madam Lu, at least she had some sense of propriety.
"You all in the Shen family are good at studying. Now that you have achieved such good results, the Marquisate is proud of you. If you need anything done here, just tell the maids. They have nothing to do anyway, so they can help you and stretch their legs at the same time."
Is this a celebration party?
Qin Shaobei was used to being casual and had no such idea at all. Shen Ruoyan knew that after the Qin family knew the news, they would definitely make a big fuss, and then she would just have to give a generous gift.
But now that Qin Shaobei lives in the Marquis' Mansion, it is reasonable for them to express their gratitude.
"I thanked grandma on behalf of my cousin. I believe he would be very happy to know that grandma has this intention." Shen Ruoyan smiled with a fake smile. Qin Shaobei himself found it troublesome and certainly did not like to deal with it.
The old lady must want to take this opportunity to win over other powerful families. After all, the first place and the second place have both stayed in their house before. Even if they just want to share in the good fortune, there will be a lot of people who want to come.
When Qin Shaobei first entered the mansion, Mrs. Lu did not show any reaction.
All arrangements and expenses were borne by Shen Ruoyan alone. Even the food expenses for Qin Shaobei were spent from Shen Ruoyan's own dowry, without a single cent from the official account of the Marquis' Mansion. Mrs. Lu had reminded her of this at the time, but she was too lazy to argue. Now thinking about it, it was really ironic.
When someone is needed, one can't wait to integrate them into one.
Other people's families haven't had time to hold a celebration party yet, but you can't wait to hold one.
Shen Ruoyan could imagine what kind of contemptuous reaction Qin Shaobei would have after knowing this.
It's hard for people to respect the old lady for the way she acts.
Sure enough, when he mentioned this matter to Qin Shaobei that night, his cousin was not polite at all: "This old lady of your family wants to use my name to get connections? If you want to go, go ahead. Why don't you even give me a little benefit?"
He tutted his tongue twice, very disdainfully, "This is too stingy!"
Yes, after the Spring Examination results were announced again, Shen Ruoyan prepared another generous gift for Qin Shaobei. Shen Ruoyan had given it to Qin Shaobei the first time the results were announced.
But this time, the meaning is different, so she prepared again.
But Mrs. Lu never expressed any gratitude, neither before nor after. She couldn't even bear to give Qin Shaobei a pen, let alone a valuable gift!
I think about it when I really use it, but forget it when I spend money.
Don’t be fooled by this old lady’s age, she can count the abacus louder than anyone else!
"My cousin is a man of high moral character. He certainly wouldn't bother with such a woman." Shen Ruoyan smiled and appeased him, and directly stated his purpose: "But after thinking about this celebration banquet, I also hope that my cousin can do me the honor of hosting it."
"What do you want to do?" Qin Shaobei looked at Shen Ruoyan warily. After spending so much time together, he had already discovered that this sister was a black-and-white person.
Don't be fooled by his calm and nonchalant appearance, as he seems to be indifferent to everything, but in fact, he is also a very careful person!
There is no shortage of schemes at all!
It's just that it doesn't make people hate it.
Shen Ruoyan smiled slyly, "Cousin also knows that the recent matter about Yan'er has been brought up again because of your relationship. As his cousin, don't you also have to take some responsibility for this?"
Qin Shaobei was stunned for a moment and pointed at his nose. "Me? Responsible?"
Shen Ruoyan nodded openly, without any guilt, "This matter started because of you, so naturally you are responsible. Can you bear to watch him being bullied by others?"
There are people who envy Lu Yan, but there are more people who mock him.
It is a waste for him, a mute, to occupy such good resources. He should voluntarily resign from the position of prince and give the opportunity to someone more outstanding!
Although Lu Jing does not have any other biological sons on the surface, the Lu family has more than just Lu Yan as a male.
Privately, I wonder how many people are ready to make a move...
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