Chapter 161: Integrating into the Shen Family
When Shen Shaoyu saw his sister's eyes brighten instantly, he felt that this was a good idea.
The two siblings hit it off immediately.
Chen Shuyao quickly returned to Mingxiuyuan, changed into her going-out clothes, and went to her father's yard with her brother.
When they arrived, Shen Xinian was still talking to his staff. When he saw the brother and sister, he immediately sent the man away and invited them into the house with a smile.
The second master of the Shen family only went to the backyard a few times a month and usually stayed in his Liangyi Hall.
When he heard that the brother and sister were looking for him to eat mutton hotpot, Chen Xinian was slightly stunned. Then he looked out the window at the snow and wind, twirling his beautiful beard and said, "Eating hotpot in the snow is wonderful!"
After saying that, he burst into laughter.
Shen Shaoyu remembered that his father had never been so happy before.
In the past, he mostly focused on official business.
His father was not close to his mother and was always cautious towards his son, Shen Shaoyu, who was trapped in self-blame and deliberately ignored his father's care.
At this moment, a wave of sadness welled up in his heart.
But when he looked up and saw his sister looking reserved, he deliberately started talking to the father and daughter.
Chen Shuyao also realized her brother's good intentions and took the initiative to pour wine for her father.
She talked about the past with the two people in front of her, about Huzhou, and about the kind adoptive parents...
Shen Xinian listened attentively. Through his daughter's narration, he seemed to have participated in that period of growth.
Several times, when Chen Shuyao looked across, she saw her father smiling at her, his eyes full of love, as if encouraging her to continue speaking...
Facing such a pair of eyes, the defenses in her heart were gradually opened up...
This was the first time that Chen Shuyao felt like a child after returning home.
They ate the mutton hotpot until late at night. After drinking, Shen Xinian became more approachable and kept calling Taotao.
When the two of them were leaving, he was a little nagging and insisted on seeing them off himself.
Later, Shen Shaoyu persuaded him.
The brother and sister walked on the corridor of the Shen Mansion. The courtyard was cold and white after the snow fell. The wind was still very strong, but Shen Shuyao did not feel cold.
Elsewhere, Xiao Mo left the Shen Mansion, all wet. He went to his other house in the city. Wuying watched his master enter the bathroom, then said to Wuming beside him: "My cousin is too hard-hearted. She didn't even tell the prince to go in for a cup of hot tea and wait until the snow stops before leaving."
Wuming glanced at him and said, "Say less. The master is not angry at all. Why should you speak up for him?"
"How do you know the master is not angry?" Wuying retorted.
Wuming thought that after the prince sent Miss Shen into the mansion, he turned around and returned to this house.
He doesn't look angry, but he doesn't look happy either.
As the saying goes, whoever falls in love first loses.
Although the marriage between the two has been decided, I am afraid that the prince still needs to work hard.
The young guard couldn't help but sigh and shed tears of sympathy for their master in his heart.
In the blink of an eye, it was November 20th, the day Xiao Jinshan got married.
After these days, Ruan's illness was finally cured. She and Shen Shuyao took a carriage together, while Shen Shaoyu and Xu Shuheng took another. They came to the Chengguo Mansion together.
When Chen Shuyao entered the yard, the maid inside was giving her third cousin a facial treatment.
When Xiao Jinshan saw her in the bronze mirror, she immediately showed an expression as if she was about to cry.
Fourth cousin Xiao Jintong was very happy to see her. She excitedly called out "Cousin Xu", then thought for a moment and blushed, "Cousin Shen!"
Xiao Jinyi nodded awkwardly, and neither of them said anything to the other.
When the eldest cousin Xiao Jinru saw Chen Shuyao, she took her hand and looked at her left and right, "I originally said that you were the best born among these sisters. I usually see him look like he doesn't care about anything. This time, someone finally heals him."
Xiao Jinru was wearing a wide-sleeved jacket and skirt with a persimmon-calyx pattern, and the ruby and gold hairpin on her head made her look luxurious and dignified. Now, she looked at the young lady in front of her with a face full of admiration.
Chen Shuyao guessed that the "he" the other person was referring to should be Xiao Mo!
She didn't know how to respond to this and could only smile awkwardly.
The sisters from the Duke's Mansion were in Xiao Jinshan's yard watching Quanfu combing her hair, singing as she did so. Chen also left the guests from the main house and came over, but as she watched, her eyes turned red.
She only has two daughters, and they will have no one to live with after they get married.
Something happened to the daughter-in-law, and she cannot be found at the moment, but the Duke's Mansion has decided to announce the death to the public.
This was something the old lady specifically instructed after she called Second Master Xiao over a few days ago. The eldest son of the mansion was also present at the time.
You were looking for someone before, why did you suddenly stop?
Chen didn't ask.
What if I find it back?
After such a scandal happened, Xiao Jinrong could no longer tolerate it.
It doesn't matter whether you leave or die.
Chen fully supports announcing the death to the public. It cannot be dragged on like this forever.
The people in the room were talking and laughing, and after a while they heard the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers. Chen Shuyao looked out through the curtains that her fourth cousin had opened, and saw the Wang family's bride-picking party coming.
Wang Jingcheng's appearance is not outstanding among young men, but today he looks very energetic after wearing a groom's suit.
At this time, he was stopped at the door by the brothers of the Xiao family, and he had a smile on his face.
Xiao Mo let his brothers laugh and play while he stood aside casually. Wang Shaowei smiled and joked, "Are you listening to the urging poem? It will be your turn in a few months. I know that Shen Shaoyu is a Jinshi, cousin, don't be stopped outside the door and can't get in."
Xiao Mo glanced at him, and with a quick glance, he saw the person who was peeking out from the window.
When the young lady saw him, she seemed shy and disappeared after the curtain moved.
"Hey! I'm talking to you! What are you looking at?" The noisy voice next to him sounded again.
Xiao Mo thought of that scene and said, "No."
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