Chapter 295 Demonstration (1)
Ever since Jing Chuchu and Jing Guansheng arrived at the Shen residence that day, a very subtle atmosphere had arisen. Everyone knew that Old Madam Shen was selfish and stingy, not to mention warm and generous. Yet, facing her nieces and nephews, whom she hadn't seen in years and who were now asking for money, she not only didn't show the slightest bit of coldness, but instead treated them with great kindness, often giving them gifts of money.
However, these two people seemed to be planning to stay in the mansion for a long time and had no intention of leaving. Because Old Lady Shen treated them politely, the servants also knew how to read her mood and treated them politely as well.
In the east courtyard of the Shen Mansion, in a side room of Caiyun Garden, Aunt Wan was sitting at a table knitting. The colorful threads were quickly knotted in her hands. She said to Shen Dongling, who was sitting behind a screen practicing calligraphy, "Has the old lady changed her temper? She treats Miss and Master Cousin so well that they almost outdo you, Ling'er."
"The old lady's calculations have never been wrong." Shen Dongling sat behind the screen, looking much better than before, at least not as pale as before. Shen Gui often visited Wan Yi Niang's place and, as a result, began to pay her more attention, sending her many medicinal herbs. Shen Gui's attitude immediately caught the attention of the servants at Caiyun Garden, but some remained on the sidelines. Although Ren Wanyun was insane, Shen Yuan was still the legitimate son of the master. Even if Wan Yi Niang regained favor, Shen Dongling would still be just a daughter.
"Ling'er also thinks something's amiss?" Aunt Wan paused. "But why is the old lady trying to curry favor with these two?"
Shen Dongling smiled and said, "Young lady, the old lady naturally hopes that someone will attract you with their beauty."
Aunt Wan shuddered, suddenly realizing what was happening. She looked at Shen Dongling and asked, "Who does the old lady want to be friends with them?"
"He's from a humble family, powerless and a relative of the old lady's." Shen Dongling added carefully, "It's naturally whoever the old lady hates the most."
Just as Shen Dongling said, in the sword-practicing yard in the west courtyard of the Shen Mansion, Shen Qiu and Shen Xinfang finished their practice and asked their men to continue. They were about to take a break when they saw a girl in yellow walking slowly from the end of the yard.
The girl was beautiful, delicate and timid. She carried a bamboo basket on her wrist, which made her look pitiful. She walked to the side, lowered her head and timidly called out, "Cousin, uncle."
It was Jing Chuchu.
Luo Xueyan was directing the soldiers' movements over there, and Shen Xin and Shen Qiu were a little surprised to see this. Shen Qiu stepped forward and said, "What are you doing here, cousin?"
He felt a little uncomfortable when he said the word "cousin". After all, he hadn't seen Jing Chuchu for more than ten years. It was hard to accept that she suddenly had a cousin.
Jing Chuchu smiled shyly, put the bamboo basket on her wrist on the stone table to the side, and whispered, "Chuchu made some snacks herself. I thought my cousins might be tired from practicing swords here, so I made some things. I hope my cousins and uncles don't mind." As she spoke, she lowered her head to open the lid. As expected, when she opened it, she brought out several plates of snacks. Those snacks were exquisitely made and cute, and they smelled sweet. Before Shen Xin could say anything, the foodie Shen Qiu had already swallowed his saliva.
Shen Xin was also somewhat relieved. Jing Chuchu was born timid and weak, and seemed sincere, but she was a little timid. However, no matter what, a girl who was skillful and could make snacks would be welcomed wherever she went, especially if she was also beautiful. Luo Xueyan was a female general, so how could she wash her hands and cook soup? Therefore, Shen Xin and his son were very impressed by such a young woman who could cook.
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