The homecoming gift was a big gift to the Hou family, but Shen Qingrong gave just a small meeting gift.
Just now Jiang Shu asked whether this small gift was prepared by the Lu family or Shen Qingrong. The question was not about the gift, but about the attitude.
If the Lu family is prepared, it means that the Lu family does not understand etiquette and upbringing, and uses power to bully others. If Shen Qingrong had prepared it, it would be because Shen Qingrong was ignorant and had nothing to do with the Lu family.
Jiang Shu's gentle words made Lu Mingke break into a cold sweat.
He looked up at Jiang Shu and re-examined it.
He always felt that Jiang Shu was different from what Shen Qingrong said.
After getting a satisfactory answer, Jiang Shu had a slight smile on his lips and said: "The courtesy shows your sincerity, my little sister is interested."
One sentence not only pointed out Shen Qingrong's ulterior motives, but also showed that she did not blame the Lu family.
Lu Mingke felt relieved and had a good impression of Jiang Shu's reasonableness and understanding.
Shen Qingrong, who had been rebelled against the general, was not convinced. He wanted to fight back but was stopped by Lu Mingke's look.
Shen's mother saw something was wrong and hurriedly said, "Oh, stop talking. The food is almost cold. Let's eat first."
Jiang Shu was not an unforgiving person. Lu Mingke stopped Shen Qingrong, so she didn't bother to argue.
But Cheng Jinchu heard the deep meaning in their words and understood that the gift she received was more valuable than Jiang Shu, and felt a little uneasy.
But everything has been collected and there is no reason to return it.
At a homecoming banquet, everyone had different thoughts and no taste for food.
After the meal, the maid served tea, melons and fruits.
Jiang Shu picked it up and took a bite. It was snow-capped mountains and mist.
Several children were laughing and playing while eating melons and fruits, the adults were laughing and chatting easily, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious and joyful.
"Changhuai has never come back since he was sent to Hengzhou. It's rare for Qingrong to come back. Please write to him to come back and see him." Mrs. Shen's eyes showed loving thoughts.
The three brothers Shen Changze and his sister had lived in harmony with each other since childhood without any disputes. They were respectful brothers and sisters, and had a deep brotherly love, which made Mrs. Shen very happy.
Especially Shen Changhuai, who is sensible, filial, courteous and courteous, and is most loved by Mrs. Shen.
"Okay, I will write a letter to Changhuai tomorrow and ask him to come back to congratulate my grandmother on her birthday." Shen Changze said.
Speaking of Shen Changhuai, Shen Changze also missed him a little.
The two brothers had not seen each other for six years. Even Shen Changhuai's high school wedding, Shen Changze was not able to witness it. He felt very regretful and guilty, feeling that he was not a brother in vain.
Shen's mother also said: "I received a letter from Changhuai at the beginning of spring, saying that his wife is pregnant. The Hou family is really happy this year."
After hearing this, Mrs. Shen smiled and felt very happy.
Lu Mingke smiled and congratulated: "The two brothers, one in martial arts and one in literature, are both talented people. They will be promoted to official positions in the near future, and the Marquis Mansion will surely become more prosperous and prosperous."
Shen Qingrong and Yourong Yan were very proud in their hearts.
Although she is arrogant, she also understands that the Hou Mansion is her backer and her brother is her support.
"If the Shen and Lu families are of the same spirit, they will get better and better." Mrs. Shen replied with a smile.
Jiang Shu didn't like to say these polite words, so he could only lower his head and sip the tea.
Fortunately, Mrs. Shen wanted to drink medicine, and Cheng Jinchu was too weak to stay for long, so she quickly dispersed.
On the way back to Zhulou, Shen Changze and Cheng Jinchu were traveling with Jiang Shu. Jiang Shu didn't want to go with them, so he deliberately stopped in the garden and looked up at the bright moon in the sky.
Shen Qingrong, who was returning to Huaqing Courtyard, saw Jiang Shu admiring the moon in the garden, and hummed, "It's so pretentious and arty."
Lu Mingke didn't pay attention at all, but after hearing what Shen Qingrong said, he turned his head and glanced.
Under the cold and lonely moonlight, Jiang Shu stood quietly in the garden, raising her head high and looking at the bright moon in the sky, revealing her slender neck, noble and elegant, like a white swan worshiping the moon.
The bright moonlight shone on Jiang Shu's long skirt, which seemed to be covered with a layer of silver light, as beautiful as a moonlight elf.
Lu Mingke was almost stunned.
He boasts that he has seen countless beauties and has never been greedy for superficiality. But at this moment, Jiang Shu was so stunningly beautiful that it unconsciously engraved itself into his heart.
"Madam, Mr. Hou and Mrs. Jin have gone far away." Chu Yu reminded in a low voice.
Jiang Shu breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this and walked towards Tingzhu Tower.
The cool night wind blew up Jiang Shu's skirt, like flowers blooming in the dark night, fleeting.
Hosting a birthday banquet is a big deal. The next day, Shen's mother met with Jiang Shu to discuss the division of labor, and summoned the servants in the mansion to start preparations.
The courtyard, guest rooms, front hall, garden...everything needs to be renovated and cleaned, and people must not feel that the Hou Mansion is dilapidated.
The servants in the mansion previously allocated a small portion to work as waiters in the wine shop. Now there is a shortage of manpower, so Jiang Shu proposed to transfer them from various hospitals.
To show an example, Jiang Shu left only Chu Yu and Zhong Yue and asked the rest of Tingzhu Tower to help.
Shen's mother was very satisfied with Jiang Shu's move and arranged many affairs for her.
Unable to shirk, Jiang Shu could only agree. Fortunately, she doesn't have to do everything herself, she only needs to ask the supervisor to check.
As for purchases and other money-related matters, Shen's mother took care of them herself.
That day, Shen's mother was settling accounts in the house. She was still dissatisfied and frowned.
"Mother." Shen Qingrong walked in.
Mother Shen put down the account book and sighed.
Shen Qingrong saw it and asked, "Why is mother worried?"
Shen's mother said: "The Marquis Mansion is empty. The birthday banquet is very expensive and gives me a headache."
Shen Qingrong was surprised: "The Jiang family has lost? My sister-in-law has no money?"
Ever since Jiang Shu entered the Hou Mansion, Jiang Shu had to bear all the expenses of the manor. As time passed, Shen Qingrong felt that it was natural.
Mother Shen felt uncomfortable talking about this, and sighed: "Something happened after your eldest brother returned to the house. Shu'er handed over the power of the house and no longer took care of the house's expenses."
"What happened?" Shen Qingrong asked.
Her daughter was not an outsider, so Shen's mother told Shen Qingrong everything.
After hearing this, Shen Qingrong became furious: "Why should she? Just because her eldest brother married another man at the border and had a son and asked for an egalitarian wife, she dares to threaten him? She doesn't even think about her identity."
"In terms of family background, she is only worthy of being a concubine to her eldest brother."
"Back then, my mother came to ask for marriage in person and gave her the position of head wife. It was a great compliment, but she was so ignorant."
"If you ask me, my mother is usually too tolerant towards her. She is so indulgent that she doesn't know what the world is."
Shen Qingrong, who was born into a noble family, has always looked down upon Jiang Shu's identity.
No matter how much Jiang Shu paid for the Hou Mansion, Shen Qingrong still felt that Jiang Shu married into the Hou Mansion from a high position, so he should be grateful and humble.
Jiang Shu, who came to discuss matters with Shen's mother outside the house, heard Shen Qingrong's words, a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips, and his heart became cold.
When she married into the Hou Mansion, Shen Qingrong had written his displeasure with her on his face and often found faults and made things difficult for her.
But Jiang Shu thought that they were a family after all, so he tolerated everything and even loved Shen Qingrong as his sister.
Whenever something new came out in Beijing, Jiang Shu would immediately buy it for Shen Qingrong, such as clothes and jewelry, making her enviable in front of the ladies in Beijing.
Gradually, Shen Qingrong's attitude improved and he began to pester Jiang Shu for things.
As long as Shen Qingrong is happy, Jiang Shu will never be stingy with money.
Even when Shen Qingrong got married, Jiang Shu gave her half of the dowry, allowing her to marry to Pingyang with confidence and glory.
But Shen Qingrong not only didn't appreciate Jiang Shu, but also hated Jiang Shu.
It was just because Shen Qingrong admired others and wanted to break off the engagement.
