Su Xiangling nodded. "Tell Guan Zong that you should just make friends with Mr. Zhou. Don't let anyone see that he has an ulterior motive. Once you get to know him, find a way to find out why he came to the capital."
Zi Luo nodded and said, "Don't worry, Miss. Guan Zong is a commoner and is very good at this kind of tactics. He also said that this matter cannot be rushed and asked Miss to give him a few months."
"No rush, maybe he just came to the capital for a tour." Su Xiangling said to herself.
In Huajin Pavilion, Su Qingyu and Song Wanwan chatted for a few more words about recognizing their relatives before leaving the shop and returning home.
The carriage wheels slowly turned, and Su Qingyu, sitting in the carriage, suddenly said, "Let's go to the south of the city and buy some beef biscuits to bring back to the old lady and the third young lady."
Chengnan Wangji is a century-old shop that specializes in beef biscuits. There's always a long line outside, no matter when you go.
Jade asked Su Qingyu to wait in the car while she went to queue up to buy.
Su Qingyu couldn't sit still in the carriage, so she got off and planned to walk around.
Next to Wangji Pastry Shop is Zuixiang Pavilion, the largest restaurant in the south of the city.
Su Qingyu looked up and suddenly her eyes tightened.
The man sitting by the second-floor window, drinking, was Mr. Zhou. Opposite him sat an unfamiliar man, about thirty years old. They were talking, but it was clear they were enjoying the conversation.
Su Qingyu narrowed her eyes slightly, but said nothing and turned away.
Feicui waited in line for a quarter of an hour and bought two large bags of beef biscuits.
These beef pastries are best eaten while hot. The master and servants got on the carriage and went straight back to the Shen family.
When I entered the house, I heard that Shen Zhixiu had returned and was in the study.
Su Qingyu left a portion of beef biscuits, left Qingyuanju, and went to the study in the west courtyard.
As soon as she entered the room, she regretted it. To this day, she still couldn't look directly at that desk.
The moment I walked in, I remembered the ridiculous thing that happened in the study last time.
Shen Zhizheng was writing something with his head down. When he looked up and saw her come in, he sniffed hard.
"What's that smell? It smells pretty good."
Su Qingyu quickly dispelled the messy memories in her mind and walked to his side.
She reached out and pinched a beef pie, then handed it to his mouth. "I bought it specially in South City."
Shen Zhixiu rarely eats snacks, and the few he likes aren't very sweet. He can eat more of these savory and savory beef pastries.
Shen Zhixiu let her feed him, opened his mouth and took a bite, but did not stop writing.
Su Qingyu's eyes fell on the desk and she saw that he was writing a letter to Li Yunzhou, so she didn't say anything to interrupt him.
After a while, Shen Zhixiu put down his pen, put the letter into an envelope, and sealed it with wax. He stood up, opened the door, and handed the letter to Wenzhu, who was guarding the door.
"Didn't you go to see your fourth aunt? Why didn't you have lunch outside?"
The beef biscuits were a bit greasy, so Shen Zhixiu asked someone to bring in tea.
The couple sat opposite each other, and Su Qingyu picked up a pastry and started eating. While eating, she talked about the Song family's plan to recognize a godparent.
"My fourth sister was afraid that it would affect you, so she asked me specifically."
Shen Zhixiu shook his head and said, "Let her accept this marriage with confidence. It will only benefit her. As for my relationship with the Song family, it has nothing to do with these matters in the inner house."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "On the day of the recognition, I will go there in person."
Afterwards, the two of them talked about the Crown Prince again. After just a few words, Zhenzhu came in and reported, "Madam, Princess Yongjia has come to see Princess Chaoyun. She is currently in Hanshui Courtyard, and the mother and daughter are talking."
According to etiquette, when Princess Yongjia arrived, Su Qingyu should go and chat with her for a few words and then keep her for dinner.
However, Su Qingyu had already fallen out with Li Chaoyun, so she naturally had no patience for dealing with Princess Yongjia. She was afraid that if she got in front of Princess Yongjia, she would be tempted to slap her twice. After all, after what she had done to Li Yunzhou, two slaps wouldn't be enough.
"Pearl, go and deliver some supplements and snacks yourself. Tell them the steward is working on the bill and I can't leave."
As for whether Princess Yongjia believed it or not, or what she thought, she didn't care at all.
Sending someone over is just a courtesy to prevent others from finding fault.
Over the next two days, Su Qingyu carefully prepared gifts, intending to present them to the Song family's old lady and others as Su Shunci's sister.
On the afternoon before the godparents were recognized, someone suddenly came from the Su family and said that the old lady wanted the eldest daughter to come back home.
Su Qingyu didn't refuse, changed her clothes, and took the carriage back to the Su family. She hadn't been back since her grandmother had a stroke.
After getting off the carriage, Su Qingyu went directly to the old lady's Songhe Hall. When she entered, Zhichun, who was beside the old lady, came out to greet her.
"The eldest lady is back, the old lady is waiting for you."
Zhenzhu calmly stuffed a purse into Zhichun's hand and said, "Sister Zhichun, our Madam knows how hard you work in serving the old Madam. This money is for you to buy flowers for her."
Zhichun's face lit up with joy, "Miss, you are too polite. This is what a servant should do."
As he spoke, he led everyone towards the main room.
"How's your health these days, Grandmother? I've been busy at home and haven't had time to come back."
Zhichun had just received a reward and spoke frankly, "My health is improving, but the old lady has been a little grumpy lately."
Su Qingyu hummed, then asked, "Who usually serves me? Second Aunt and Third Aunt?"
Zhichun shook his head and replied, "The old lady gets angry when she sees the Third Madam, so it's the Second Madam who takes care of her. At night, the masters take turns to keep her company."
Hearing that it was the He family who was taking care of her, Su Qingyu felt much more relieved.
It was a good opportunity for Aunt San to take a good rest.
"I don't know why my grandmother asked me to come here." Su Qingyu muttered to herself.
Zhichun looked around and said in a low voice, "It seems to be about the fourth young lady's adoption of a godparent."
Su Qingyu nodded and just then reached the main room's door. Zhichun lifted the gauze curtain and respectfully let her in.
Su Qingyu walked around the eight-panel rosewood screen inlaid with white jade, and saw her second aunt He sitting by the bed feeding the old lady medicine.
"Greetings, Grandmother. Greetings, Second Aunt."
Su Qingyu bowed and the little maid brought over a brocade stool.
After sitting down, Su Qingyu looked at her second aunt He and was a little surprised for a moment.
It had only been a few days since I last saw her, and yet Second Aunt already looked incredibly haggard. She could tell she had put on a thick layer of powder, but it still couldn't hide the blue eye sockets.
Su Xiangling was also there, wiping the old lady's mouth with a handkerchief.
After drinking the medicine, the old lady half leaned against the head of the bed with a thick soft pillow behind her.
When she moved, it was obvious that half of her body was powerless, and she had to rely on the help of Madam He and Nanny Yuan to move.
After leaning against the wall, the old lady looked at Su Qingyu and said, "I heard that the Song family wants to adopt Ah Ci as their adopted daughter?"
Su Qingyu nodded, secretly wondering in her heart, could it be that her grandmother knew about this and wanted to bring Ah Ci back again?
The old lady continued, "I think the Song family adopted her as their adopted daughter just to get closer to the Shen family, right? Otherwise, why would they be interested in someone like Ah Ci?"
Su Qingyu frowned, feeling unhappy at the old lady's words that belittled Su Shunci.
But before she could say anything, the old lady spoke again.
What he said made Su Qingyu shocked and angry.
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