Compared with the Duke's Mansion, both the scenery and the layout of the Duke's Mansion are far different. The gardens are much smaller, but there are quite a lot of things. There are many rockeries, famous flowers and exotic flowers. They are all placed together regardless of whether they fit or not. , trying to create an image of a cluster of flowers, which is more than gorgeous but not enough in charm.
Shen Lansui went up to the arch bridge and paused slightly as she looked at the plump koi carps under the bridge.
"How are you doing, second sister?"
Shen Xiyun sighed, took her hand and said worriedly: "You are like this yourself, and you still ask me?"
"Aren't I pretty good?" Shen Lansui's eyebrows curled up, "My husband is recovering day by day, and we are getting along harmoniously. Our days will only get better and better."
"Can--"
"elder sister!"
The hoarse voice drowned out Shen Xiyun's words. Shen Lansui turned her head slightly and looked directly into his eyes.
Those lacquer-like eyes lit up, and he immediately strode towards her, "You are here. I want to find you in the front yard. Why don't you go see mother? She has been waiting for you for a long time."
The last sentence has a bit of a complaint.
Shen Xiyun's face turned gloomy for a moment when she was interrupted, but soon returned to normal. She turned around and said with a smile: "I was about to send Fifth Sister over. Since Chufan is here, you brothers and sisters can come together. I'll wait in the garden. You, after we finish chatting, I have something else to say to you."
Shen Chufan bowed his hand to Shen Xiyun perfunctorily and immediately went to talk to Shen Lansui.
Watching the two people leave, Shen Xiyun's eyes were dim, and she raised her hand to pinch a hanging willow leaf, played with it with her fingertips for a moment, and threw it into the lake without interest.
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Aunt Ru's yard is in the southeast corner of the uncle's house. It is in a good location. The yard has been renovated and is very spacious.
Originally, they lived in the far west and lived a tight life. Later, Aunt Ru gave birth to the second son Shen Chufan. When Shen Sanqing was happy, he ignored the eldest lady's obstruction and gave them a new yard with a wave of his hand. Today's Xichun Garden.
"Why didn't you see your brother-in-law? Didn't you say that he also came with you?" Shen Chufan was fifteen and his voice had begun to change. He spoke like a male duck, rough and unpleasant.
"He was left talking by his father. Speaking of which, why didn't you go to the front?"
Shen Lansui raised his hand to push aside the branches blocking the road in front of him.
"I just came back, didn't I? I went to find you when I heard you were coming." Shen Chufan scratched his head in embarrassment.
just came back?
Shen Lansui turned to take a look at him. He was wearing a brand new bright red brocade robe, a purse and a jade pendant. He would not dress like this normally. He looked like he was going out to drink and have fun with others.
She smiled and said nothing, pretending not to know.
"Sui Sui!"
Shen Lansui's heart moved and she raised her eyes.
The pomegranate-colored skirt fluttered gently in the wind, revealing the woman's small embroidered shoes. Her slender waist was leaning against the door, with a look of a weak willow supporting the wind. Her eyes were red before she said a word, which was very touching.
Seeing Shen Lansui approaching, she waved her handkerchief and hurriedly greeted him, "My Suisui——"
Being hugged suddenly, Shen Lansui felt a little uncomfortable. Remembering that this was the mother of the original owner, she relaxed and patted the other person on the back, "Auntie."
"I'm sorry for you." Aunt Ru burst into tears and hugged her tightly and wouldn't let go.
Shen Lansui quickly winked at Shen Chufan.
Please help, or she will be strangled to death if you don't help!
"Okay, mother, let's talk after we go in. It's windy outside, so be careful and your face will be blown away." Shen Chufan reminded.
These words were more effective than anything else. Aunt Ru immediately let go, "Yes, yes, we'll talk after we go in."
She took Shen Lansui's hand and walked quickly up the steps to the inner room.
After entering, Shen Lansui was stunned. This room was very different from before she got married.
There are two more shelves, with many precious porcelain vases placed on them, and the middle screen has been replaced with four surrounding screens, with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums painted on them, so exquisite!
How could a mere concubine get so much money? Even if uncle is partial, why didn't he be partial before?
The disturbance caused by Shen Lansui's sight of Aunt Ru subsided instantly.
Aunt Ru and Shen Chufan didn't notice. Aunt Ru took Shen Lansui and sat down on the couch in the house. She held her hand and looked at it carefully, her eyes filled with tears again.
"I've wronged you. Didn't the people from the Duke's Mansion bully you?"
Shen Lansui looked directly at her and said softly: "No."
"It would be nice if I didn't." Aunt Ru suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and murmured: "After all, it is the Duke's mansion, and I don't think I would bully a step-in-law."
Shen Lansui's eyes were slightly cold, "There are a lot of things added to this room. Is this what dad meant?"
"These..." Aunt Ru's eyes flickered, feeling a little guilty, "Forget it, let's do it."
Shen Lansui chuckled.
Aunt Ru immediately sat up straight.
When Shen Chufan saw this, he immediately changed his conversation, "Mom, don't you have something to say to your sister? I'll go get you some tea."
Before he stood up, he winked at Aunt Ru.
"Ah, yes, look at my memory!" Aunt Ru knocked her head, leaned close to Shen Lansui and asked in a low voice: "Master Hou, how is he doing now?"
"The Marquis is no longer in fear of his life. The imperial doctor has seen it and said that he can just rest."
"That's good!" Aunt Ru smiled happily, "The Marquis is young and promising. I heard that he is also a very talented person. It's not an insult to you. You should serve him well and give him a son and a half in the future. You will be the Duke of the country. The government’s status will be stable.”
Her words were so serious and thoughtful that Shen Lansui just thought it was ridiculous. In the past few days since she came here, the two words she heard the most were "heirs".
It’s as if having children means you won’t have to worry about anything in your life.
"Mom, I——"
"You don't understand, don't you? By the way, Mr. Marquis has just woken up, so he must not be able to do it yet. It doesn't matter. Mom has prepared it for you."
Prepare? what to prepare?
Shen Lansui watched in confusion as Aunt Ru took out a box from the cabinet under the dressing table.
She handed the box to Shen Lansui mysteriously and said in a low voice: "I carefully selected these. You were married in a hurry and didn't have time to give them to you, so you can take them away."
"What is it?" The box was heavy in my hand. As soon as Shen Lansui put her hand on the lock, Aunt Ru held her down. "Don't look at it now. Look at it when you go back. Mom still has something to say to you."
Shen Lansui had no choice but to put the box aside and listen to her.
"The Marquis is different from you. He has a wife before him, so he must be quite experienced in this area. If you are too coy, you may make him unhappy. You still have to be more proactive in the room, although people outside say that this is not possible. Decency, but how can propriety be as important as love? Your husband is the one who can take charge of the family. You have tied his heart, are you still afraid that you will not have a good life? "
Aunt Ru raised her hand to caress her face and said proudly: "You are like me. You are beautiful. This is a gift from God. You must make good use of it."
Shen Lansui was stunned for a moment, then realized what she was doing, grabbed her hand and asked in disbelief: "You want me to seduce Lu Xingyue?"
"It doesn't sound right to say that. There is no seduction between husband and wife. That's called boudoir fun."
Aunt Ru gave her a disapproving look, her eyes full of amorous feelings.
Shen Lansui suddenly felt a little nauseous.
