Chapter 134 Mother and Daughter Get Along
However, Xiao Jinshan, after finishing her conversation with Shen Yunchu, noticed that only two people had returned, so she asked, "Why are you the only ones here? Where's Cousin Xu?"
Xiao Jintong replied according to what Lu Xuanling had said to her on the way, "My cousin went to the bathroom and asked us to go back first."
Xiao Jinshan just listened and let it go.
In the ladies' banquet hall, Ruan and Concubine Shen, mother and daughter, left in a hurry.
Later, only Ruan came back.
Although the ladies were secretly surprised, they didn't dare to ask about other people's private affairs.
Therefore, when the birthday boy came back, they continued to chat and laugh with him as usual.
Wang and Ruan had known each other for a long time, and seeing her expression that looked like both happy and sad, she couldn't help but feel curious.
She didn't ask, but when she was leaving and didn't see Xu Shuyao, she thought that this matter might be related to them.
Ruan pulled her aside somewhat shyly and told her what happened in the Shen residence today. She then said, "Thank you for taking care of Taotao for the past three years. Let her stay here for now. After all, the two residences are close, so there will be many opportunities to visit each other in the future."
Wang was really shocked.
Xu Shuyao turned out to be the lost child of the Shen family!
"What about Chen Jingshu before? I remember you were only pregnant twice in total." She couldn't help but ask.
Ruan's expression was complicated, and at this point she had to confess: "Jingshu was originally from the eldest wife's family. After Taotao was lost, then..."
She didn't say anything else, but Wang already understood.
Just let her take the place of your biological daughter!
But it's too late to say this now.
Anyway, the marriage between the Shen and Xiao families did not take place.
She thought of her eldest son again and was amazed at his keen eye for talent.
I was able to choose the right person without knowing their true identities.
Although the two families had called off the engagement at the beginning, Ruan now admitted in front of her that Shen Jingshu was not her biological daughter, so this matter would be easy to handle!
Seeing the other party slowly smile from his initial excitement, Ruan was a little confused for a moment.
Shen Shaoyu had clearly told her that she must comfort the good lady of the Duke's house.
As Ruan and Wang were talking, Xu Shuyao came out with two maids.
"Aunt!" The young lady was still wearing the same dress she wore when she left the house, with a hint of apology on her face.
Wang smiled and comforted her: "This is a good thing. Since you are staying in the Shen Mansion, I will help you tell the old lady and your aunt what happened today when I return."
When Xu Shuyao heard these words, her eyes instantly became moist.
In the more than three years since she came to Beijing, she had encountered deliberate difficulties, contempt and calculation in the Duke Cheng's Mansion, but more often she had encountered warmth, respect and support for her, an orphan living under the care of others.
Like the old lady, Mrs. Wang, even Mr. Xiao Er, and those cousins...
Xu Shuyao's heart was suddenly filled with gratitude as she watched Wang and several sisters from the Duke's Mansion waving to her.
She wiped her tears and said, "I'll come to see you in a few days."
Wang nodded and pointed at the two maids behind her, "When I send your nanny over tomorrow, I'll have her bring the indentures of these two maids."
Xu Shuyao hurriedly thanked her gratefully.
Qiaowei and Huixiang were so happy that they didn't know what to do.
They originally thought that the Duke's Mansion was a good family, but after following Xu Shuyao, they felt that as long as she was the master, it would be fine to be a maid anywhere.
Ruan stood behind them. When Xu Shuyao finally turned around, she smiled and said, "Let's go! I'll take you to the courtyard where you live."
The mother and daughter walked together, and Xu Shuyao smiled and let her hold her arm.
She knew that this was a new identity and a new environment.
There is no kindness without reason in this world.
She and Ruan did not get off to a good start.
Seeing her like this, Ruan felt a lot more relaxed.
In the past, she spent too much time on Shen Jingshu and almost forgot that she had a daughter whom she gave birth to after ten months of pregnancy.
She didn't recognize her at first sight, and even felt bad because Jingshu cast a harsh and critical look at her own daughter.
This child is so smart, he must have felt it that day.
She was afraid that Taotao in front of her would blame her, resent her, and even be hostile to her.
But she didn't.
At this moment, she let him hold her hand, gently and well-behaved. Ruan couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
As she walked, she introduced the situation in the mansion to the girl beside her.
"I'll arrange for you to stay at Mingxiuyuan. Your father thinks it's a good name."
After saying that, she added cautiously, "Besides that, Jingshu's original courtyard is also quite good, perhaps a little bigger than Mingxiu Courtyard..."
Xu Shuyao lowered her eyes and listened, then she added, "It's just that it's not good to let you go to the courtyard where she once lived."
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at the woman next to her. Ruan had a sincere look on her face.
Xu Shuyao has grown up to be able to judge people. Maybe her mother is really naive and has considered things from her perspective, but she is not good at understanding people's hearts.
Does she think that she will be recognized after explaining it to herself?
Have you ever thought about what the maids in the mansion would think?
Would she think that her biological daughter is not as good as an adopted daughter?
Or do you think Shen Jingshu still has the same status as the center of attention in this family?
How could Xu Shuyao let this happen?
She thought for a moment and said, "It's certainly not suitable for me to live in, but it can be used for other purposes. I heard you like to grow flowers, so why not turn that yard into a small garden, plant seasonal flowers in the yard, and set up a greenhouse inside to grow some precious flowers that can't withstand the cold. We can also set up a room next door for viewing flowers and drinking tea. If we have any banquets in the future, we can bring them there. Do you think this is feasible, mother?"
As Ruan listened to the girl speak slowly, she was gradually brought into the imaginary garden and couldn't help feeling restless.
Anyway, the child has become the prince's concubine and usually won't come back to live with her.
Then he said, "Your idea sounds good! But do you know how to do it specifically?"
Xu Shuyao curled her lips and smiled. "I only have a general idea of how to arrange for my daughter, but we can ask my brother for help. I know he works in the Ministry of Industry now, so this little problem shouldn't be difficult for him."
Ruan thought about it and felt that she was right, and at the same time she felt a little relieved.
The blame I thought I would receive did not appear. My daughter is very easy to get along with and she is considerate of others.
The two of them walked and talked, and slowly arrived at the courtyard wall that was covered with vines during the day.
At that time, the woman named Xu Shuyao Suxin was standing at the intersection and greeting them.
Ruan introduced, "This is your great aunt."
Xu Shuyao looked at the mysterious and strange woman and saw that she was staring at her.
But she was obviously smiling, which was a bit creepy.
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