Chapter 489 My Jiaojiao (2)
Unexpectedly, the Chang family came to visit at this time.
A trace of worry flashed in Chang Zaiqing's eyes: "I feel really sorry for disturbing you so suddenly this time and causing such trouble to the Shen family..." She looked at Chen Ruoqiu: "Zaiqing knows that my request is abrupt. If you feel inconvenienced, Zaiqing will leave now. I will never cause trouble to the Shen family." Having said that, she couldn't help biting her lip the moment she lowered her eyes.
Chen Ruoqiu took her hand affectionately and said, "Miss Qing, what are you talking about? Since your father saved my father-in-law's life, your Chang family is the benefactor of our Shen family. Besides, the old general had a close relationship with the Chang family, and we are brothers who have shared life and death together. We are all family. Since we are all family, we can't just stand by and watch you get into trouble." She patted Chang Zaiqing's hand and said, "Miss Zaiqing, just stay at our Shen family. I will take you to see the old lady tomorrow. However, the old lady came in unwell and has a bad temper. I'm afraid you will have to bear with her."
Chang Zaiqing repeatedly said she didn't dare. Her manner was natural and polite, not shy but also not overly familiar, which easily endeared her. Even someone as cautious as Chen Ruoqiu was able to smile and chat with Chang Zaiqing.
Chang Zaiqing's family lives in Liuzhou. She suddenly came to the Shen Mansion because she had run into trouble. Chang Hu had passed away several years ago, leaving only Chang Zaiqing and her mother. Madam Chang had been bedridden for years and had recently passed away. After burying Madam Chang, a young official from Liuzhou wanted to take Chang Zaiqing back to his mansion as a concubine. Forced to despair, Chang Zaiqing nearly hanged herself with a piece of silk, but was saved by her own wet nurse. The wet nurse told Chang Zaiqing that perhaps General Shen, an old friend of Chang Hu, could save her once.
Chang Zaiqing had met General Shen when he was a child and vaguely remembered him as a very generous and magnanimous soldier. He could not think of any other way out, so he scraped together the money for his journey to Dingjing. Upon arriving at the Shen residence, he happened to meet Chen Ruoqiu, who, after finding out the whole story, settled him down.
Chen Ruoqiu smiled and looked at Chang Zaiqing: "Miss Zaiqing, you are in a water town like Liuzhou. Dingjing is not as good as Liuzhou. I don't know if the food will suit your taste. Are you used to living in the West Courtyard?"
"You're too polite, Madam." Chang Zaiqing smiled and replied, "Madam, you've taken very good care of us. The accommodations in the West Courtyard are also very considerate. But..." She was a little puzzled, "How can such a large courtyard in the West Courtyard be empty on weekdays?" She then realized she was being a bit abrupt and smiled, "It's a bit rude to ask this, Madam, please don't blame me."
"I treat you like one of my own, so why should I blame you?" Chen Ruoqiu said with a smile. "I won't hide it from you. You know, there are actually three branches in our mansion. I'm sure you've heard about it, General Mighty. It's the eldest branch of our Shen family. However, two years ago, there were some misunderstandings in the mansion, and the eldest branch moved out. My master and I wanted to explain, but my eldest brother and his wife and their family went to Xiaochun City and just returned not long ago. We wanted to explain, but the misunderstanding is too deep." As Chen Ruoqiu spoke, a helpless expression appeared on his face, and he shook his head, "I don't know what to do."
Chang Zaiqing was stunned: "According to what Madam said, then the West Courtyard..."
"The west courtyard was originally where my eldest brother and his family lived." Chen Ruoqiu said.
Chang Zaiqing suddenly realized what was going on. Seeing Chen Ruoqiu looking a little sad, she advised, "Madam, don't worry too much. Blood is thicker than water. Since it's just a misunderstanding, it will eventually be resolved. Besides, we're family. After a while, even if Madam doesn't say anything herself, I think General Shen will find these things unworthy of concern."
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