Chapter 402: Negotiation
Zhao Shuoer gently pushed open the door, as if with the gentleness of spring breeze. As soon as she stepped into the room, her eyes were locked on Qin Shu. A brilliant smile bloomed on her face, like the rising sun, warm and dazzling, completely different from the previous inviolable aura.
At this moment, she was as gentle as water, with a little girl's shyness and innocence, as if the whole world was brightened by her smile.
Qin Shu was also infected by this sudden smile, and was slightly stunned, and then responded with a faint smile.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Xixi on the side couldn't help but widen her eyes and open her mouth so wide that it seemed that she could swallow an egg.
She stared at Zhao Shuo'er in front of her with her eyes wide open, her heart full of doubts and puzzlement.
[No way, how come Zhao Shuo'er has become so gentle now? ]
Xiao Xixi muttered in her heart, with a flash of surprise and curiosity in her eyes. She carefully observed Zhao Shuo'er's every move and found that she was not only smiling, but also became unusually intimate with Qin Shu. She was asking about her health, and then she was busy pouring tea and water, and even brought an exquisite gift.
Xiao Xixi secretly wondered in her heart, what is Zhao Shuo'er up to? Why is she suddenly so nice to her mother? Is she trying to get close to her eldest brother by pleasing her mother? Thinking of this, Xiao Xixi was shocked and a little funny.
[Haha, big brother's demeanor is really unmatched. Zhao Shuoer is not afraid of even the concubines in the deep palace. He has never been so respectful. At this moment, she is so courteous to her mother. She really likes big brother! ]
Qin Shu was sitting in the hall. She heard Xixi's voice in her ears. Although she felt a little embarrassed, she was more moved. Zhao Shuoer usually looked down on their merchant family. She was willing to put down her high and mighty posture and talk to her for Qin Qixuan, which showed how much she admired Qin Qixuan.
Qin Shu sighed softly and couldn't help but have some respect for Zhao Shuoer in her heart. This woman, for the sake of love, can be so disregarding of everything, it is really admirable.
After Zhao Shuoer and Qin Shu chatted for a few words, he stopped beating around the bush and directly stated the real purpose of this trip.
"Master Qin, I came here this time, actually I want to meet that girl Wen Yanya. I wonder if Master Qin can introduce one or two to me?"
Qin Shu frowned slightly when she heard this, and a sense of uneasiness suddenly surged in her heart. She had long guessed that Zhao Shuoer's trip was not simple. Sure enough, her target was Wen Yanya.
Qin Shu knew the importance of Wen Yanya to Qin Qixuan, and she would never let her get hurt. The last time Wen Yanya was abducted in the Qin Mansion, Qin Shu was already worried, and she would never allow such a thing to happen again.
However, facing Zhao Shuo'er's request, Qin Shu couldn't refuse directly. After all, Zhao Shuo'er was from Jinnan Palace. If she offended her, it would probably bring unnecessary trouble to the Qin family.
Just when Qin Shu was hesitant, Zhao Shuo'er seemed to see her embarrassment, so he said sympathetically.
"Don't worry, Mr. Qin. If you are worried, you can let the maid beside you hold Miss Qin and listen to my conversation with Miss Wen. Of course, if you want to listen together, I welcome you."
Qin Shu heard Zhao Shuo'er's words, and her heart was immediately stirred. She nodded slightly, but her heart was still tangled like a tangled mess. Letting Xixi go with her can ensure Wen Yanya's safety, but if she goes by herself, she is afraid that she will appear too nervous and lose the calmness and grace of a Qin family girl.
Qin Shu took a deep breath, calmed her inner fluctuations, and nodded gently.
She ordered the maid beside her to hold Xixi carefully in her arms, and followed Zhao Shuoer's steps to leave slowly.
She herself sat in the hall, seemingly calm as water, but in fact her heart was already surging.
The moment Zhao Shuoer turned around, Qin Shu did not notice, but a trace of indescribable haze flashed in those bright eyes.
This Wen Yanya seems to have a more important position in the Qin family than imagined. It seems that she still needs to plan carefully...
When Zhao Shuo'er went to find Wen Yanya, Wen Yanya was practicing the piano.
She originally had a lot of disdain for Wen Yanya in her heart, thinking that Wen Yanya was just a beautiful woman without any talent, and was not worthy of her brother Qixuan in her heart. However, when she stepped into Wen Yanya's residence and heard the melodious sound of the piano, the disdain in her heart disappeared instantly.
The sound of the piano was as clear as spring water and as gentle as a breeze, which made people feel relaxed and happy. Zhao Shuo'er was stunned and forgot the purpose of her trip for a moment. She never thought that Wen Yanya's piano skills were so superb, compared with those noble ladies in the capital, it was a world of difference.
Zhao Shuoer came back to her senses, suppressed the surprise on her face, and regained her former pride. She pushed open the door and scanned everything in the room with a scrutinizing gaze.
But when Wen Yanya saw Zhao Shuoer coming, she smiled with joy.
"Miss Shuoer, why are you here?" Wen Yanya's voice was gentle and sweet, which made Zhao Shuoer a little dazed.
"I..." Zhao Shuoer was about to speak, but was interrupted by Wen Yanya.
"Miss Shuoer, I would like to thank you for your help when I was in Jinnan Palace." Wen Yanya walked up and held Zhao Shuoer's hand tightly, her eyes full of gratitude.
Wen Yanya's clear eyes revealed her heartfelt gratitude to Zhao Shuoer.
This gratitude made her eyes bright and sincere, without a trace of impurities.
Zhao Shuoer looked at Wen Yanya's sincere eyes, and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart.
This look, this gratitude, was very different from the scene she had originally expected.
She originally thought that Wen Yanya would be a little panicked and even wary of her appearance. After all, although she came here without any bad intentions, it did carry a bit of provocation and demonstration.
Zhao Shuoer bit his lower lip lightly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Although Zhao Shuoer didn't really want to do anything to Wen Yanya, she at least wanted to let her know that she, Zhao Shuoer, was not someone to be trifled with.
She originally just wanted to intimidate Wen Yanya and let her know that the Zhao family was not a group of people who could be bullied. However, looking at Wen Yanya's sincere gratitude at this moment, she suddenly felt that her previous thoughts were a bit childish and ridiculous.
Unexpectedly, Wen Yanya would treat her so well.
Zhao Shuoer couldn't help but guess, could it be that Wen Yanya didn't recognize her?
But Zhao Shuoer quickly denied her thoughts.
If Wen Yanya didn't recognize her, how could she know that she had helped her before in the Jinnan Palace.