Chapter 372 Testing
Shangguan Jin stayed at Chunbuwan for less than half an hour before leaving with Dongmai.
Shen Qingyue found it a bit strange.
When my mother used to come, whenever she visited, wouldn't she order a tea lady to brew two pots of fragrant tea, and then enjoy some tea snacks?
They'll even call in a female musician to play the zither...
Most people spend an afternoon here.
Why did you only stay for less than half an hour this time before leaving?
Judging from the looks of it, nothing major seems to have happened in the manor...
"Is Madam Shen very busy lately? Or does she feel that the tea at the teahouse is not as fragrant as before, or that the pastries are not as soft and glutinous as before?" Even Qianli found it strange.
Shen Qingyue thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure out what was wrong.
Unhappy?
That's impossible! She was all smiles when she left, and even told herself not to overwork herself...
"That's quite possible!"
My mother was spoiled by food from a young age. The cook at my maternal grandfather's house was very skilled, and my mother was very particular about food.
Also, even the most delicious snacks can get boring if you eat them too often!
"I reckon the teahouse should add some new dim sum items!" Shen Qingyue analyzed.
Lian Qianli nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, finding it to be very reasonable.
"Yes! I'll write a letter to Jiangnan later."
"When Wanli returns, bring one or two good pastry chefs from Jiangnan with you," Lian Qianli hurriedly said.
Shen Qingyue nodded, agreeing that this was a good idea.
It's nice to change things up once in a while.
Even when Qianli saw Shen Qingyue, he was greeted by messages from Chun Buwan from all over the country, and hurriedly asked a couple of questions.
"Are you still very busy today?"
“Yes, there has been a lot of rain in the Jiangnan region this year. Let’s see what the situation is like in different places. It would be bad if there were to be another major flood,” Shen Qingyue said.
Lian Qianli nodded, and then said.
"Then I'll have the kitchen stew some bird's nest for you, and prepare two light desserts as well."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue also smiled.
"Okay, add a little less rock sugar to the bird's nest!"
Shen Qingyue's smile made Lian Qianli feel even better...
As soon as Shangguan Jin got into the carriage with Dongmai, Dongmai couldn't hold back her words.
“Since he entered the door, Young Master Lian has looked at our young lady more than ten times.”
I read it when the young lady is speaking, and I read it when the young lady is not speaking.
Furthermore, when Young Master Lian bowed to you, Miss Lian also smiled as she looked at him.
Shangguan Jin nodded.
That's right, she noticed that the two seemed to have a particularly compatible aura.
They could always exchange a smile...
"Miss, have you noticed that there are four plates of snacks in total, including the ones the young master brought?"
"The young lady's favorite almond milk cake was placed directly in front of her when the young master brought it over," Dongmai continued.
Shangguan Jin nodded.
That's right, there were four plates of pastries on the plate, and the first one that Qianli took was almond milk cake.
It was even placed in front of Shen Qingyue.
"Miss, is there anything else?"
I've noticed that no matter what our young lady says, even the young master can't help but nod in agreement.
"He's even more obedient than the young masters in our household!" Dongmai continued to show off what she had observed.
Upon reflection, Shangguan Jin realized that was indeed the case.
Therefore, in conclusion...
There's definitely something going on between these two.
"Dongmai, do you think they're a perfect match, based on what we've observed?" Shangguan Jin suddenly asked Dongmai.
Dongmai nodded hurriedly.
"Yes, definitely! They're absolutely in love."
"Then... why doesn't Sister Yao say anything at all?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Winter wheat opened its mouth, unsure of what to say.
She's not a mind reader; how could she possibly know what the young lady is thinking...?
The two looked at each other and remained silent for a while.
As the carriage swayed back and forth, and they were almost at the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, Dongmai suddenly realized what was happening.
"Miss, I remember now."
I've read many storybooks before, and they also describe the secret betrothal of young masters and ladies.
Ultimately, there are only two reasons.
Or perhaps the young master's parents don't agree.
Or perhaps the young lady's parents don't agree.
Then comes the forced separation of the lovers, with the other person marrying, leaving the lovers to spend their days in tears.
"Is it because these young ladies dare not say this?" Dongmai asked softly.
Shangguan Jin thought about it carefully and felt it was unlikely.
First of all, Lian Qianli is not young anymore. If he really has someone he likes and his parents find out...
Hehe... I bet the Alliance Leader and the Flower Pavilion Master would love to throw a banquet for ten days straight.
I've asked everyone in the martial arts world...
Secondly, I had already spoken to Shen Qingyue about it long ago.
If she sets her sights on someone, even a beggar, she, as his mother, can transform him into a fallen nobleman...
Of course, now that Shen Qingyue is a princess, it's understandable that she wants to keep male concubines...
"Dongmai, do you think we should continue to wait for Sister Yue to speak up?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Dongmai thought about it carefully.
"I don't know, but I do know a little."
Even if we ask our young lady herself, she doesn't seem to want to talk about things she doesn't want to.
"Could it be that Miss hasn't made up her mind yet?" Dongmai asked.
On this issue, Shangguan Jin felt that Shen Qingyue was not as good as Hua Wanli.
Look how capable Hua Wanli is.
If you like someone, you sleep with them; once you're done, that's it.
Then if you get pregnant, just have the baby, and that's it...
"How about we subtly inquire with Miss and Young Master Lian?" Dongmai suggested.
"A roundabout way of asking? Do you know how?" Shangguan Jin looked at Dongmai.
Dongmai thought for a moment and tried to subtly hint at it to the young lady, but she knew it wouldn't work.
The young lady is clever. Before she could even ask two questions, she would say, "Aunt Dong, just say what you want to say!"
She dared not ask the young lady indirectly.
However, she could ask Young Master Lian.
Anyway, even the young master isn't family, so he wouldn't dare to turn against me. I'll just ask and then leave it at that.
"Miss, you can ask the eldest young lady tomorrow."
"I'll go ask Young Master Lian! Let's split up." Dongmai said earnestly.
"Will this work?" Shangguan Jin asked, a little worried.
"Don't worry, Miss, you'll definitely be fine," Dongmai assured her.
Shangguan Jin...
"I'm afraid you're not up to the task! Even Qianli looks honest, but he's actually full of bad intentions. You can tell just by looking at the stories he writes."
This kid has a lot on his mind!
"Hehe! It's okay! As long as I'm straightforward, no matter how many tricks he has up his sleeve, it won't work!"
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