When Su Qingyu heard Zhenzhu's words, she was stunned. Shen Zhixiu is back?
She subconsciously looked towards the door. Shen Zhixiu stood with his hands behind his back and walked in expressionlessly.
Seeing this, Pearl shrank her neck and walked out with her head down.
After Shen Zhixiu came in, he sat on the mahogany armchair by the window without looking at Su Qingyu.
Su Qingyu pursed her lips, walked up to him, lowered her head and held his hand.
"Why do you look so bad? Are you angry?"
Su Qingyu could sense that he was angry, but she didn't quite understand why. She carefully recalled what she had said and didn't think there was anything out of the ordinary or excessive.
Shen Zhixiu looked down at her green hands, which were white and moist.
"Um."
His "hmm" stunned Su Qingyu.
What does this "hmm" mean?
Seeing that she didn't understand, Shen Zhixiu spoke again, "I am angry, but you are so clear about the distinction. Even Zhenzhu knows that there is no distinction between you and me between the two of us."
"Su Qingyu, do you still consider me your husband? You still want to negotiate with me for such a small amount of money?"
Shen Zhixiu even had the illusion that even if they divorced, or if he passed away one day, Su Qingyu would be able to live a good life.
Su Qingyu also heard a hint of grievance in his tone.
"Third Master, that's not what I meant."
Shen Zhixiu looked up at him with a stern face, "What do you mean? What do you mean you can't use my money?"
"Why, my money is not recognized when I give it to others?"
Su Qingyu looked at his aggrieved expression, her eyes dodging, and a hint of guilt flashed through her heart.
Maybe it was because of her rebirth, but she was used to relying on herself for everything. Whether it was revenge or grabbing what she wanted, she was unwilling to rely on others. She always felt that no one could be relied on, and only what she got by herself was the most solid.
She suddenly realized that this might not be right. She and Shen Zhixiu were husband and wife. Should she try to rely on him? That way, he would feel that he was valued and needed.
Su Qingyu can calmly analyze the pros and cons of anything she encounters, except for her feelings, which she is slow to realize.
Thinking of this, she suddenly bit her lower lip, and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.
The next moment, Su Qingyu sat directly on Shen Zhixiu's legs and put her arms around his neck.
"Then I need silver now. How much can you give me, Master San?"
As she spoke, her delicate red lips pressed against the corner of Shen Zhixiu's lips.
Shen Zhixiu froze. This was the first time Su Qingyu took the initiative to sit on his lap and kissed him.
His Adam's apple moved, and he lowered his voice and asked, "How much silver is your wife short of?"
Su Qingyu snuggled up to his shoulder, and the hot breath she exhaled while talking just happened to spray on his ears.
"Three hundred thousand taels."
Shen Zhixiu snorted, very pleased with her action.
He raised his voice and ordered, "Zhenzhu, go to the study to find Wenzhu and bring back three hundred thousand taels of silver."
Su Qingyu's face suddenly darkened when she heard this. "Third Master is angry because I am alienated from you, but he didn't let me manage his money and property."
"I thought the Third Master wanted to be so clear with me, that's why I didn't dare to ask you for money."
She imitated Shen Zhixiu's previous aggrieved tone and spoke in a tone that sounded ten times more aggrieved than Shen Zhixiu.
This move of turning the tables actually frightened Shen Zhixiu.
He quickly explained softly, "It's not that I didn't tell you, but those are all taken care of by the people below. I didn't give it to you because I was afraid you would get tired."
"I didn't expect you would need so much silver. It's my fault."
"Let them take care of the rest of the business, and keep the money with you."
Su Qingyu snorted, "Let it go this time, and don't do it again."
Shen Zhixiu saw the triumphant smile in Su Qingyu's eyes and reached out to pinch her smooth chin, "Qingqing, you did it on purpose."
Su Qingyu nestled in Shen Zhixiu's arms and laughed, "I learned this from you."
After a while, Zhenzhu came in with her head down and handed in the silver bills.
At this time, Shen Zhizheng was holding the back of Su Qingyu's head and kissing the corner of her lips lightly.
When the banknotes were placed on the table, Zhenzhu quickly lowered her head and retreated, closing the study door tightly.
Su Qingyu took the banknote and looked at it, then said happily, "That's good. I won't feel bad if I lose my man's money."
These words pleased Shen Zhixiu, and he carried her directly to the small couch by the back window in the study.
The room is charming and full of spring colors.
*
The next day, Su Qingyu sent someone to deliver silver to Lin Wanyin and Su Shunci.
Two or three days later, Su Qingyu went to Shen Yue's courtyard to choose clothes and jewelry for her to attend the banquet at the royal villa.
This time, the invitation came from the Crown Prince, and only unmarried young ladies and gentlemen from the capital were invited. Li Chaoyun was also asked to go and help with the chores of the banquet.
Shen Yue had never been keen on such occasions, but the prince had sent two invitations to the Shen family. One for her, one for the second son, Shen Hong. Unfortunately, Shen Hong had caught a cold. If she didn't go, it would be bad.
After what happened a few days ago, Su Qingyu was a little worried. So she said, "There will be a lot of people at the banquet tomorrow. I'll let Feicui go with you so that you can take care of her if anything happens."
Shen Yue saw the worry in Su Qingyu's eyes and nodded to comfort her, "Don't worry, Third Aunt, I will be careful."
Su Qingyu picked out a green and blue round-necked double-breasted jacket embroidered with gold, and paired it with a silk skirt carved with Spanish flowers.
The next morning, Shen Yue took Feicui and Qiu Tong out to the imperial residence on the outskirts of the city. She and Li Chaoyun had always had a bad relationship, so they did not go together.
Shen Yue arrived not too early. There were carriages in groups of three or four stopping and then leaving at the gate of the villa.
After getting off the carriage, a young palace maid led her in. Shen Yue looked around, but didn't see the person she wanted to see, so she walked inside patiently.
This villa of the royal family is very large. Chen Yue had been here once two years ago, so she was quite familiar with it.
In the Hundred Flowers Garden of the villa, the young ladies and gentlemen who arrived early were sitting in the corridor, enjoying the scenery and chatting.
When Chen Yue arrived, Li Chaoyun was inviting everyone to taste flower tea.
Seeing her coming, he stepped forward and said with a smile: "Sister is here. My sister-in-law left early this morning, so she didn't invite you to come with her. Please don't be angry."
Shen Yue bowed and said, "Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work in entertaining us on behalf of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today."
The two of them were outside, looking like a harmonious relationship between an aunt and a sister-in-law.
Li Chaoyun's target today was not Shen Yue, so he did not say much and ordered someone to lead Shen Yue to a seat.
He looked towards the gate again, wondering if Li Yunzhou would come today.
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