On the first and fifteenth day of every month, the masters of the Hou Mansion had dinner together in Shouyong Hall to show their filial piety.
After the meal, the servants served tea, and Mrs. Shen held Yan Yang in her arms and asked him about his studies.
Yan Yang, who was originally smiling, immediately stopped smiling when he heard this.
Mrs. Shen frowned when she saw it, and asked with concern: "What's wrong? But you're not going well in your studies? Or is someone bullying you?"
Yan Yang was about to speak, but Cheng Jinchu beat him to it.
"I'm worried about you. Yan Yang will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable when he first enters the school. He will be fine after a while."
Mrs. Shen glanced at Cheng Jinchu displeasedly, then asked Yan Yang kindly: "Is that so?"
"Yeah." Yan Yang responded dully.
His mother wouldn't let him say it, so he had no choice but not to say it.
"Good boy, studying is the most important thing. You must pay attention. Like your second uncle, he passed the Jinshi examination based on his own ability and brought glory to the ancestors."
Speaking of Shen Changhuai, Mrs. Shen showed a proud look on her face, as if she was honored.
Shen Changze agreed very much and took the opportunity to tell him: "Remember my great-grandmother's words, study hard and obtain fame."
Yan Yang looked up at him, pursed his lips and said nothing.
The atmosphere was a little gloomy for a moment, and Jiang Susu said calmly: "I ordered someone to prepare the face that I promised to give to Yan Huan last time. I also bought a set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone for Yan Yang."
Puyu Tanyu presented gifts, the four treasures of the study and a sunflower to Yan Yang, and a set of gemstones to Yan Huan.
"Sunflower means winning the sunflower, and Yan Yang will definitely win the first prize in the future." Mother Shen looked at the sunflower with particular fondness.
It's only May now, and it's not yet the season when sunflowers are in bloom. It must have taken a lot of effort to find this sunflower Jiang Shu.
As for the ruby head and face, it is very valuable at first glance. When Yan Huan grows up and wears it, it will definitely be very prestigious.
"Yan Yang, Yan Huan, please thank your mother quickly." Mother Shen reminded the two children.
"Thank you, mother." Yan Huan thanked her happily, but Yan Yang was a little reluctant.
For no other reason than he didn't like the gift.
But Shen Changze was very satisfied and even gave up his resentment towards Jiang Shu.
In his eyes, Jiang Shu's move was not only to take the overall situation into consideration, but also to show his goodwill.
"My sister is interested." Cheng Jinchu looked at the dazzling red gemstone and felt very uncomfortable.
As a mother, she had never given such a valuable thing to her child, but Jiang Shu, she gave it so casually, which was clearly a slap in her face.
Coming out of Shouyong Hall, Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were walking together.
The night was as thick as ink, and the servants carried two lanterns to lead the way. Cheng Jinchu led the two children in front, followed by Jiang Shu and Shen Changze.
After passing through the corridor and entering the garden, Jiang Shu tripped over a stone on the edge of the path and almost fell down when he passed a corner.
A solid and powerful arm came across the sky and supported her in time.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis." After standing firm, Jiang Shu was surprised and thanked him.
"You should call me husband." Shen Changze held her hand and stared at her affectionately.
The dim light outlines the hazy figure, and the fragrance of fresh plum blossoms mixed with the unique fragrance of a woman pours into the nose, making people's minds wander and imagine.
"Madam." Shen Changze was a little emotional and pulled Jiang Shu into his arms.
The man's palm was wide and warm, making Jiang Shu's heart tremble because of the heat. Hearing the low and hoarse voice made her skin crawl.
She stepped back uncomfortably and took out her hand and said, "It's time to gossip outside when people see you."
"Okay, let's talk about it when we get back." Shen Changze was in a good mood, and a pleasant chuckle escaped from his throat.
Jiang Shu couldn't laugh it off.
What does he think of her? If she's unhappy, leave her alone, and if she's happy, dote on her?
Jiang Shu was angry and wanted to refuse on the grounds of physical discomfort, but he saw Cheng Jinchu in front of him repeatedly looking back at them.
In an instant, she changed her mind.
Even if he just had to fight for a breath, Shen Changze would have to stay in Tingzhulou tonight.
Even if you don't share the same bed with her.
When they reached the fork in the road, Cheng Jinchu reluctantly stopped and waited for Shen Changze.
"It's getting late, you go back and have a rest early." With these words, Shen Changze walked towards Tingzhu Tower.
Cheng Jinchu looked at his back, his face pale.
"Mom, I'm sleepy." Yan Huan called her while rubbing his eyes.
Cheng Jinchu came to his senses and led the two children into Lanyun Courtyard.
After washing, Yan Huan regained some energy and pestered Cheng Jinchu to tell stories.
Cheng Jinchu was absent-minded and kept staring at the beating candlelight.
The white candle sheds tears, just like her heart.
"The stories mom tells are not as good as dad, I want dad to tell them." Yan Huan complained dissatisfied.
Cheng Jinchu's eyes flashed slightly: "Do you want daddy?"
"Yeah." Yan Huan nodded.
"Then just listen to mother..."
Cheng Jinchu called Yinhuan and gave her some instructions.
Yinhuan was surprised and looked at Cheng Jinchu in disbelief, hesitant.
"One servant is disloyal to two masters. Think clearly." Cheng Jinchu warned displeasedly.
Yinhuan's scalp tightened, and heaven and man were at war in his heart.
The lady is gentle and modest, and never makes things difficult for her servants. She should not harm her.
But now Mrs. Jin is in charge of the Hou Mansion, and the Marquis obviously prefers Mrs. Jin. With her children by her side, Mrs. Jin's status is unshakable.
Even if the Madam gives birth to children in the future, Madam Jin’s children will also be the eldest son and the eldest daughter...
She had no choice.
Listen to the Bamboo House.
Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were playing chess when Tan Yu suddenly entered the room with an unhappy look on his face.
"Master Hou, Yinhuan asked to see you, saying there is something important."
"What's the matter?" Shen Changze held the black piece in his hand and stared at the chess game, thinking, not paying attention.
After getting permission, Yinhuan entered the room and reported anxiously: "Master Hou, the lady has a severe stomachache and is clamoring to see you."
"What's going on? Weren't you fine just now?" Shen Changze threw the chess piece and stood up quickly.
"Go and ask Doctor Fang quickly." Jiang Shu told Tan Yu.
Finally, she hesitated for a moment and decided to go and have a look.
But Shen Changze walked very fast, leaving her far behind.
"What's wrong with Yan Huan?" Shen Changze asked eagerly as soon as he entered the room.
Cheng Jinchu stood guard by the bed, while Yan Huan lay on the bed holding her bulging belly and screaming.
"Daddy, my stomach hurts so much..."
Shen Changze's brows furrowed and his heart clenched when he heard this. He sat in front of the bed and coaxed softly: "Yan Huan, be good, Doctor Fang will be here soon."
Jiang Shu stood at the door and did not go in to disturb.
Yinhuan glanced at Jiang Shu, who had a worried frown, and lowered his head guiltily.
After a while, Tan Yu came with Dr. Fang. Jiang Shu stopped them from greeting her and asked Dr. Fang to go in quickly to diagnose and treat Yan Huan.
Doctor Fang first touched Yan Huan's belly and then felt for her pulse.
"Why?" Shen Changze kept looking at Dr. Fang and asked immediately when he saw her retracting her hand for diagnosing the pulse.
Doctor Fang replied: "Miss, she ate too much, and the accumulated food caused abdominal pain."
"Why is she accumulating food? I saw she didn't eat much during dinner." Shen's mother, who came after hearing the news, felt strange.
Jiang Shu was also quite puzzled.
Everyone looked at Cheng Jinchu.
She is Yan Huan's mother, and no one knows it better than her.
In full view of everyone, Cheng Jinchu pursed his lips and said, "I asked, and Yan Huan said she ate half a pack of halva after she came back."
Halva?
Hearing these two words, Jiang Shu keenly felt something was wrong.
