Chapter 133 Birthday (2)
The implication was that if Shen Miao made any move, these girls would be in danger.
So, for the past few days, Shen Miao has been confined to the Shen family ancestral hall, chanting sutras and praying every day. Ren Wanyun hopes this will tame Shen Miao's rebellious temper and prevent any accidents. Today is Old Lady Shen's birthday, and if Shen Miao is released, she is afraid that she will say something shocking in public. After discussing with Old Lady Shen, she decided not to let Shen Miao appear in public.
Thinking of Shen Miao, Ren Wanyun felt a headache. She had been immersed in the mansion for so many years, but now she couldn't even clearly explain what a little girl was thinking. She called Shen Miao a fool, but she quietly calculated everyone in the matter of Shen Qing. She was called calm, but she showed off her intention to escape the marriage without any concealment. She had no choice but to lock her up.
After appreciating Ren Wanyun's wonderful expression, Chen Ruoqiu smiled and said, "Qingjie'er isn't feeling well yet, so she won't be out now. She'll come out later for the old lady's birthday celebration. Miaojie'er, on the other hand, has contracted an illness and can't stand the wind, so she's got a rash on her face. With so many girls here, I'm afraid she might get infected, so I've asked her to stay indoors."
If it was said that Shen Miao was sick, some people would inevitably be curious and want to investigate. However, if it was said that this disease could infect others, then naturally no one would dare to ask about Shen Miao. Especially since girls all loved beauty, how could they possibly take such a big risk to look at him?
Jiang Xiaoxuan's mother, Mrs. Jiang, also smiled, with a hint of tentativeness in her words: "So that's the case. I thought the two girls were busy embroidering their dowries and didn't even want to see us. Wanyun must take good care of the girls so that they won't be delayed when they get married in the future." After she said that, she immediately attracted the echoes of the ladies around her.
The marriage between the Wei and Huang families had been a hot topic in Dingjing City, but the Shen family hadn't confirmed it, which was a bit strange. Many people wanted to test the waters. It was a mystery as to which young lady would marry which man. So today, Madam Jiang had asked about it, hoping to see if this much-rumored marriage could actually happen.
Ren Wanyun's eyes flashed, and she naturally understood Madam Jiang's intention. She smiled and said, "What are you talking about? Even if I'm busy embroidering wedding clothes, if it's the old lady's birthday, I will naturally come out to show my filial piety. If it weren't for the two children being really sick, why wouldn't I come out to meet the ladies?"
His words were both offensive and defensive, and he actually admitted the intention of the marriage.
The ladies present were all experienced people who had seen a lot of things in the house. They could understand what Ren Wanyun meant, and congratulations were heard all the time. Old Lady Shen touched Shen Yuanbo with a loving smile on her face, and it looked like both the host and the guests were very happy.
In the garden of Qiu Shui Garden, a group of young girls gathered at this moment. They were playing chess and mahjong on the bluestone table, eating snacks, chatting and laughing.
"Speaking of which, Yue'er," Jiang Xiaoxuan said, "I haven't seen your sister yet. Could she really be sick?"
"She's really sick." Chen Yue shook her head, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Eldest sister's illness is getting better, but fifth sister's condition is quite serious. The rash on her face has even infected the maids around her. Look," she lowered her head, "I'm afraid you didn't even see the maids around them when you came today."
"No wonder." Bai Wei suddenly realized: "There are so many people guarding outside the West Courtyard, but no one has come out. I guess the servants in the courtyard are afraid of coming out and infecting others. Didn't Mr. Pei say in the academy that in the past, in some places where there was a plague, in order to prevent the plague from spreading everywhere, those who were sick were isolated?"
"That's exactly the truth." Shen Yue said.
Yi Peilan touched her shoulders and shuddered: "It's terrible, I hope it doesn't get on us."
"Don't worry." Chen Yue smiled and said, "As long as you don't go to the West Courtyard, you'll be safe. Look, I didn't get infected either, did I?"
"You're really open-minded to be with a sister like this." Yi Peilan curled her lips: "Why is Shen Miao like a disaster star, always causing such troubles."
On the other side, Feng An Ning’s eyes flashed with anger, but he suppressed it and cursed softly: “I don’t know if this is to make Shen Miao hate you or not, it’s really hypocritical.”
The person she was talking about was naturally Shen Yue.
Qin Qing, who was standing in front of Feng An Ning, snorted coldly. His expression remained arrogant, but he looked at Chen Yue with contempt.
Of the two of them, Feng Anning was now on good terms with Shen Miao, so naturally she was excluded by Shen Yue. As for Qin Qing, she was born beautiful and arrogant, and was already Shen Yue's rival in Guangwen Hall. Today, Shen Yue was the one who came to greet the girls, so Qin Qing was naturally ignored. So, by some strange coincidence, these two were able to sit together.
"Who knows if she's sick?" Qin Qing had always openly disdained Shen Yue. Feng An Ning overheard this and immediately said, "So you think so too. Why don't we go check on Shen Miao?"
"I don't have much friendship with her. If you want to go, go by yourself." Qin Qing refused without hesitation, and added: "But the west courtyard of the Shen Mansion is not allowed to enter now. They are afraid of catching the rash. I don't think you can go in either."
“How can this be?” Feng An Ning was filled with righteous indignation. “We are all granddaughters of the Shen family. Why can’t Shen Miao also participate in Old Madam Shen’s birthday? Imprisoning someone in the West Courtyard is no different from being imprisoned.”
"It's better for you not to meddle in other people's affairs." Qin Qing glanced at Feng Anning: "After all, it has nothing to do with you and me."
Feng Anning bit her lip unwillingly, but couldn't explain why. She could only glare angrily at Chen Yue, who was surrounded by people chatting and laughing.
But no one noticed that a figure flashed in the shade of the tree and quickly disappeared among the flowers.
In the northwest corner of the Shen Mansion was a desolate courtyard. Due to the poor terrain and the overgrown weeds, it had simply been abandoned. Apart from the occasional birds flying by and the wild cats that roosted there, no one usually came.
Today, there are several people standing under the wall.
The leader had his back to the garden, his arms folded, lost in thought. Someone behind him said, "Master, I was passing by the east courtyard of the Shen Mansion and heard someone was holding the west courtyard."
Another person said, "I have checked. There are only people guarding the west courtyard outside. The guards are not here. However, there are many experts outside the Shen Mansion Ancestral Hall. Could it be..."
"A feint to the east and attack in the west." The man turned his head, revealing a handsome face: "The thing is in the Shen Mansion Ancestral Hall."
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