Chapter 158 Hearing
Although the affairs of the Shen family have not been publicized, there are naturally plenty of ways for those who want to know.
Hearing that Ruan was ill, the Duke's wife Wang had no choice but to come to the house to visit, and Xiao Jinshan was with her when she came.
She seems to have become much calmer recently because she has been learning the rules.
After politely greeting Ruan, the third girl smiled and said, "Cousin Shen!"
Chen Shuyao originally wanted to sit aside and accompany the guests, but Wang said that was not necessary and asked her to just accompany Xiao Jinshan to play.
After exiting the Diejin Hall, the third cousin seemed to let out a long sigh: "Oh! I was so suffocated after you left. You don't know that I have been following my aunt all this time and I don't even have anyone to talk to."
Chen Shuyao asked doubtfully, "Isn't there a cousin Cui?"
"Cousin Cui is no longer at home, don't you know? She went to the Cui family's house in the capital."
Seeing Chen Shuyao frowning and remaining silent, Xiao Jinshan continued, "After Prince Chun died, his fiefdom returned to the imperial court." As she spoke, she leaned forward and said, "I heard that the Third Young Master of the Cui family came to the capital, and it was the order of the emperor."
Shen Shuyao was shocked. What did the little emperor mean by this?
"He has now been assigned to the Ministry of Industry as an exception, and is in charge of water conservancy and agricultural affairs." The voice of my third cousin came from the side.
Chen Shuyao didn't say anything. The emperor was asking the Cui family to move!
A large family is like a big tree with luxuriant branches and leaves. If the new branches are transplanted elsewhere, no matter how well they grow, they will still be unable to support the whole family on their own.
However, it is a good thing for the third son of the Cui family. At least he can put his knowledge into practice, unlike before when he was unknown in the countryside.
She suddenly thought of the young man bathed in the morning light and was stunned for a moment.
"What are you thinking about? By the way, you have been to Qinghe with your grandmother. Are you familiar with him?" The third cousin's voice came from the side.
"Not very familiar." After a while, Chen Shuyao said softly.
"Let me tell you something else. Liu Qingwan from the farm is missing." Xiao Jinshan looked at her, their heads close together.
not see?
Where did you go?
"Is it true that he hasn't seen her or..." Thinking of the inner courtyard women who were quietly executed after moving to the manor, Chen Shuyao turned around and looked at her third cousin who had been constantly leaking news since she came to the Shen Mansion.
"Tsk, I know what you mean, but the Duke's Mansion won't treat her like that." Xiao Jinshan said.
That means he escaped.
"What was Third Aunt's reaction?" Shen Shuyao asked.
"She said she didn't know and swore and swore."
That should be Liu Qingwan's personal behavior, Shen Shuyao couldn't help but frowned.
Thinking of the mortal feud between her and the other party, she was a little worried for a moment.
The Shen Mansion just got rid of Shen Jingshu, and now Liu Qingwan has run away again. Who knows when the other party will suddenly appear.
But when she looked at Zisu and Dongqing following behind her, she felt a little relieved.
As the two of them talked like this, they soon arrived at Mingxiu Courtyard.
The maids brewed tea, and the third cousin took a sip and exclaimed in surprise, "It's the rare Cloud Mist Tea!"
Then she said with a look of emotion: "Cousin, you have finally found happiness after all the hardships. In the past, when I went to your place, you never treated me to such delicious tea."
Speaking of the past, Chen Shuyao felt a little ashamed when she thought of the days when she made cakes to please the masters of each courtyard.
"Fourth brother has married a new sister-in-law. You probably haven't seen her yet, right?" Xiao Jinshan said again.
Shen Shuyao nodded. She had indeed never met Zhou Shuhe.
"How is she?"
"It's pretty good. In short, better than Liu Qingwan." Xiao Jinshan replied.
Chen Shuyao also laughed: "That person is gone, don't mention it again in the future."
"That's right." As she spoke, she began to sigh again. When Chen Shuyao asked again, she hesitated and didn't say anything.
Even this third cousin couldn't bring herself to name the person, so it must be her second sister. Shen Shuyao was too lazy to ask any further.
Whenever she thinks about the stupid move Xiao Jinyi made that day, she still feels as uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a fly.
If she were weaker, they would have achieved their goal, right?
Therefore, if you want to scheme against others, you should also think about being schemed against by others.
Chen Shuyao was referring to Liu Qingwan here. As for her second cousin, she should be thankful that she was the second daughter of the Duke's Mansion.
The two were silent for a while, and Xiao Jinshan talked about the wedding in a month, "Cousin, come and see me off then!"
"Okay!" Shen Shuyao answered readily.
"I can't believe you're going to marry big brother." When talking about herself, Xiao Jinshan couldn't help but think of the other party. She smiled at her cousin in front of her.
"By the way, your wedding date was set so hastily. Was it Big Brother's idea?"
Looking at the gossip in the other person's eyes, Shen Shuyao said calmly: "It is the intention of the elders on both sides."
"People say you're fulfilling your past engagement, but I don't believe it."
Chen Shuyao ignored her. Xiao Jinshan smiled and leaned closer, saying, "Where did you go on the Shangsi Festival? And why didn't you come back with us on the night of the Lantern Festival? And then..."
Chen Shuyao answered without blushing or beating her heart: "Did you see it?"
"No, but..."
"So, we are fulfilling the engagement we made when we were young." Chen Shuyao would never admit it.
Xiao Jinshan carefully looked at her face and saw that her cousin did not look guilty at all, which made her feel confused again.
Could it be that she guessed wrong?
She had wanted to use this as an excuse to extort something good!
"Alright, alright! I can't argue with you. But I'm getting married soon, so where's your dowry?"
So that’s why!
Shen Shuyao immediately smiled and said, “No problem!”
The third cousin was dazzled by the boxes that Qiao Wei brought over.
But in the end, he said with some embarrassment: "Just give me one of them. My aunt has scolded me more than once."
Xiao Jinshan has seen a lot of good things, but the nature of taking advantage has been deeply ingrained in her since childhood.
Chen Shuyao was a little surprised for a moment, but still teased her, "Are you sure you only want one? I originally wanted you to pick any three."
"Really?" Seeing her smiling face, Shen Shuyao couldn't help but feel a little happy.
After I had picked out the things, someone came from Diejin Hall and said that the Duke's wife was leaving.
Chen Shuyao then escorted her third cousin to the second gate.
When she was leaving, Wang Shi probably glanced at the box held by the maid, and she couldn't help but glance at Chen Shuyao.
Just as she was feeling guilty, she saw her future mother-in-law waving at her.
"That box is a dowry I gave to my third cousin. You..." He looked up and saw the Duke's wife smiling.
"I know I asked you to come here because I have something else to say." Wang said, "Are you free to go out tomorrow?"
Chen Shuyao: “…”
What does this mean?
Invitation?
But when she met the pair of expectant eyes in front of her, she quickly nodded.
Wang then smiled and boarded the carriage, saying to her, "Go back!"
Xiao Jinshan lifted the car curtain and showed a mischievous smile, but Chen Shuyao pretended not to see it.
Even after the carriage had gone far away, she still didn't know where she was going tomorrow.
But I agreed to it without thinking.
Qiao Wei was also muttering beside him: "What are they going to do? Now that we know, we can make preparations. What kind of dress should I wear? What kind of bun should I do? What kind of silk flower hairpin should I wear..."
Huixiang smiled and poked her waist, and the two maids giggled.
Chen Shuyao thought for a moment and said, "Just dress as you normally would when going out."
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