Chapter 459 A Family of纨绔 (Wán kù, a spoiled and dissolute family) Causes the Death of the Entire Court (12)
Normally, Jin Chuyao would never have had the chance to enter.
But as long as Jin Shu doesn't go, she will be the only eligible woman left in the family.
Jin Shu does have a younger sister, but she is only twelve or thirteen years old. Even if she were to get married, she would have to wait another two years.
Jin Chuyao did this not to show off at the Autumn Banquet, but all for Li Yong. As the Crown Prince, Li Yong could not show his true face at the moment, but there was an important person he needed to meet at the Autumn Banquet. Since he could not attend, Jin Chuyao planned to find that important person in his place and then give Li Yong's token to him.
This matter was of great importance to Li Yong's power grab, so Jin Chuyao took it very seriously.
Now, she is only one step away from gaining Li Yong's complete trust.
So no matter what, she had to attend the Autumn Banquet in Jin Shu's place.
Jin Chuyao lowered her eyes, silently waiting for Jin Shu to go mad.
However, the cup that should have been smashed on the ground as expected was gently placed on the table by Jin Shu.
Immediately following, a clear, calm voice rang out.
“Alright, then I will go with Mother to this year’s Autumn Banquet.”
His tone was calm and indifferent, without the slightest hint of reluctance.
Jin Chuyao suddenly raised her head, her eyes almost unable to conceal the disbelief in them.
Mrs. Jin was just as shocked as she was.
However, their emotions were completely different; one was surprised and indignant, while the other was overjoyed.
Since Jin Shu had agreed, Madam Jin naturally wouldn't let her go back on her word, and quickly said.
"We're free this afternoon, so let's go for a stroll in the streets, mother and daughter. We'll find whatever fashionable cosmetics, jewelry, clothes, and fabrics you like!"
"good."
Jin Shu's obedience delighted Madam Jin.
But after the joy came doubt and worry.
When did my daughter become so well-behaved and sensible? Has she suffered some kind of trauma? Otherwise, why would she be so indifferent to the idea of getting married?
Because of his busy schedule, Zhang Shixu did not stay for dinner.
After the couple saw the governor off, Madam Jin immediately pulled Jin Shu back into the house. The mother and daughter sat face to face again after a long time. Looking into her daughter's calm eyes, Madam Jin felt a pang of pain in her heart.
"What's wrong? Tell me, what kind of wicked idea are you plotting this time?"
She simply didn't believe that Jin Shu was willingly going to the autumn banquet with her.
"I had a dream the other day about my future."
Jin Shu's voice was still trembling as she spoke, and her expression of three parts nervousness and five parts fear was very natural, which made Madam Jin clench her sleeves tightly.
"What will be the outcome?"
"During the three-year drought, most of the people in the country died, and He'an County was no exception."
In my dream, our family eventually ran out of food, and we all starved to death.
Upon hearing this, Madam Jin couldn't help but chuckle.
"You silly child, what nonsense are you talking about! The grain we have stored up is enough for our family to eat for thousands of generations!"
It was just a nightmare, don't take it seriously. How could your mother let you starve to death?
Yes, that's true. They wouldn't even have time to starve to death before they were killed.
This was indeed something Jin Shu made up, but it does fit the original owner's sensitive and fragile nature.
All it takes is a dream to provide a reasonable explanation for all her subsequent unusual behavior.
"I'm still scared, Mother. In my dream you were so good to me, you even wanted to cut off your own flesh to feed me."
Mother, after I woke up, I kept thinking that it really shouldn't have been wrong of me to get angry with you over a man.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jin was on the verge of tears.
The woman, as strong as an eagle, had tears in her eyes at that moment.
"Silly child, your mother will not let our family fall to that state."
But it's good that you've come to terms with it now. He's just a man, and he wasn't truly sincere towards you...
“Mother, I know that Young Master Wu is not sincere towards me, but such a long-standing relationship cannot be thrown away so easily. Please give me some time.”
Now, no matter what Jin Shu says, Madam Jin will respond to her every whim.
Being able to reconcile with my daughter is more important than anything else.
After confirming that Jin Shu was indeed alright, Madam Jin happily took Jin Shu to the street, to the most prosperous and bustling area of He'an County, and generously picked out more than a dozen ready-made clothes and several sets of pearl hairpins and precious jade for Jin Shu.
"There are still ten days until the autumn banquet. During these ten days, you should stay at home and rest well. I will come to visit you every day when I have some free time."
Jin Shu returned to Haitang Garden with a whole bunch of good things.
As soon as she returned, a large group of people swarmed around her. Jin Shu couldn't see anyone clearly, but she could hear a cacophony of voices coming from all directions.
"Green Bamboo, let me get you some!"
"Miss, the east courtyard has been renovated. Knowing that you like to enjoy the cool air, I even specially built a swing for you!"
"Miss, this is pear blossom ointment that I spent an hour queuing at Qiufangzhai to buy for you. Smell it, it smells wonderful!"
The servants all rushed in from the courtyard.
One of them almost bumped into Jin Shu.
There's only one reason why these lackeys are so enthusiastic.
Jin Shu couldn't see it, but Lü Zhu could see it clearly. None of these people's eyes were on their young lady; on the contrary, they were all staring intently at the things she was holding.
Green Bamboo silently gripped the jewelry box in her hand, then leaned close to Jin Shu and whispered.
"Miss, now..."
"Put everything you bought today back inside."
Upon hearing this, Green Bamboo quickly nodded, picked up her things, and was about to leave when she was stopped by the old nanny in the courtyard.
She winked at the green bamboo, her meaning clear even without speaking.
That means putting down what you're holding.
Green Bamboo looked back at Jin Shu with difficulty, clenching the things in her hands tightly. The old nanny in front of her had an increasingly ferocious expression, her eyes full of threats.
Just then, a clear, cold voice rang out.
"Green Bamboo, in my box, there are thirty-three taels of gold jewelry, nine gemstone ornaments, seven boxes of rouge, and thirteen flower hairpins. Count them all out and put them away properly."
"Yes, Miss."
These words were like a timely rain for Green Bamboo, giving her the courage to break free from the old nanny's hand and run back to the courtyard.
Seeing that everything had been taken away by Green Bamboo, the old nanny grimaced and cursed under her breath. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Jin Shu say something indifferently.
"Granny Zhou, I want to eat your pickled bamboo shoots and pork soup tonight. There are fresh bamboo shoots in the bamboo forest, could you go and dig some up for me?"
Upon hearing this, Granny Zhou asked incredulously.
"Miss, you want this old servant to dig it up?"
"Yes, Granny, didn't you always say you love me the most? Today I want to eat the bamboo shoots you dug up. Go and dig some."
Granny Zhou frowned, her face full of reluctance. Since Jin Shu couldn't see her, she didn't bother to hide it. She simply gave the servant next to her a wink, signaling him to go and dig.
Jin Shu's Begonia Garden had a total of two servant boys, four maids, two kitchen maids, one cook, one old nanny, and one personal maid.
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