Chapter 205 She is his wife
The third year of junior high school.
The Xie family had been waiting for the guests early. Everyone dressed up carefully and put on clothes made of new satin.
Come on, the guests are coming in.
Lord Shi is about thirty-six or thirty-seven years old. He has gained a lot of weight and his belly is slightly protruding. He came with a smile on his face and his every move was very down-to-earth. If you didn't tell me, you really wouldn't have guessed that he was a fourth-rank official. You would have thought he was some wealthy family's son.
The two families chatted in the living room.
Seeing her sister-in-law's graceful and well-spoken manner, Xia was quite envious. At the same time, she was pleased that her sister-in-law could hold up the family business. She and Nanny Feng served tea and left.
"Madam Shen is a good candidate to be the head of the household." Nanny Feng saw Xia looking towards the hall from time to time and said with a smile, "Madam Xia's worries will not come true."
"Madam, that's right." Xia thought of what Ajian said last year about letting his sister-in-law take care of all the household affairs. It turned out to be true. She was becoming more and more like a hostess.
In the hall, the four chatted for a while, and then Xie Jian took Lord Shi to the study. Shen Heng and Madam Shi had a very pleasant conversation, and the two sat together to talk about personal matters.
"My husband used to often criticize Zixuan, but it wasn't until Zixuan came to his aid this time that he realized he had misjudged him." Madam Shi took Shen Heng's hand and said sincerely, "My husband and I have come all the way from a small county to here. The road to promotion is truly arduous. This time, I really want to thank Zixuan."
Under normal circumstances, I don't know how much gifts I would have to give. Even if I gave gifts, I wouldn't be able to sit in such a position. Thinking about how my husband had given away all the little money we had, and how he got promoted without spending a penny, I could hardly wake up laughing.
Chen Heng hadn't expected that Lord Shi's ascension to the position of Vice Minister was actually due to Xie Jian's efforts. She had heard him speak of it before, but kept a straight face. "Ah Jian's family often speaks highly of Lord Shi. He's only eighteen years old, and hasn't been in the government long. He has many things he doesn't understand and is impolite. I hope Lord Shi will take good care of Ah Jian in the future."
"Of course. Actually, I don't want him to be a Minister of the Central Secretariat now," Madam Shi sighed. "You know the previous Lord Zhang committed suicide in prison. With him being in the spotlight, I'm afraid people will gossip about him. Some people might even think I did something to Lord Zhang."
Chen Heng had actually thought about this. Whoever ended up in this position would most likely be the one who reported Lord Zhang. But after talking to him today, she felt that Lord Shi was not someone who would be so scheming.
Mrs. Shi continued, "But men, when they get a chance, they grab it with all their might and never let it go. And if you're always afraid of this and that, don't expect to get promoted."
"Master Shi is right."
"Ah Heng, you don't mind me calling you that, right?"
"I also like Madam Shi calling me that."
"Zixuan and my wife get along so well, we should do more work together in the future." Mrs. Shi liked Shen Heng more and more.
"No matter when Madam invites you, I will definitely come when I have time." Madam Shi was enthusiastic. Although Shen Heng did not like this kind of socializing, she could not refuse.
After lunch, Mr. Shi and Mrs. Shi were about to leave.
After escorting him to the door, Xie Jian bowed to Lord Shi and said, "Lord, you are a man of high moral character and selfless dedication to public service. Others may not know this, but Zixuan has seen it all. It's just that Zixuan is not good at explaining it, so I am sorry that I have caused you to misunderstand."
Lord Shi also felt annoyed by his previous prejudice against Xie Jian. He did not expect that Xie Jian was the one who understood him the most among his colleagues: "Zixuan, don't worry. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me."
"Thank you, sir." Xie Jian thanked him gratefully, "I'll take you, sir, and your wife."
Chen Heng suddenly understood Meng Xuanlang's feelings, but she still cooperated and bowed. After watching the carriage leave, she breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she didn't have to hold it in place anymore, and she didn't have to hold her belly in to maintain her demeanor.
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