Mrs. Zhao's condition has improved, and Shen Zhonglei can finally go home with peace of mind.
Early the next morning, Shen Tianshu had to go to the main room to pay his respects to his parents according to the rules.
Mingyu put out several sets of dresses for her to choose from, and Shen Tianshu frowned: "Why are they all so colorful? I remember there is a bamboo green jacket in the box, just wear that one!"
The original owner's clothes were mostly in light and elegant colors, which was exactly what she liked.
"My good girl, I was just scolded by my wife last time for dressing too plainly. Why did you forget so quickly?"
Shen Tianshu is not the original owner, so he is not afraid of the Xu family at all.
What's more, Xu Yihao's injury hasn't healed yet, and Xu doesn't dare to cause trouble to her now.
Mingyu had no choice but to put Shen Tianshu in a white quilted skirt and a bamboo-green jacket, tied up his cloak, and gave her a hand stove that had just been filled with charcoal to warm her hands. She did not forget to turn around and tell the people in the room: "I'll accompany the girl to the main room to say hello. You guys should keep an eye on the house and don't run around and play around."
Although Mr. Xu is mean, because Shen Zhonglei is a man of rules, the rules in the Shen family are still in place.
As the eldest daughter, Shen Tianshu lives closer to the main house than the other sisters, and the yard is also larger.
Coming out of Shuangtang Courtyard, passing through a long and narrow garden, and then passing through two moon gates, you will find the main room where Shen Zhonglei and Xu are.
Shen Tianshu walked along the corridor towards the door, and heard a burst of laughter in the room, mixed with Shen Zhonglei's rich laughter from time to time. It was really a happy atmosphere.
"I really don't want to be the one who ruins the atmosphere." Shen Tianshu said softly, "It's a pity that there's nothing I can do!"
Sure enough, when the little maid at the door lifted the curtain and Shen Tianshu stepped into the room, the laughter in the room suddenly stopped.
"My daughter has met her father and mother." Shen Tianshu didn't care what the atmosphere in the room was like. After stepping forward to salute, he went to sit down under Shen Zhonglei and then looked up.
Shen Zhonglei and Xu were sitting on the couch, and a boy in his early ten years was nestling next to Shen Zhonglei. It was Shen Yuanlin, the direct son of the Shen family, the daughter of Xu.
He was white and fat, standing next to Shen Zhonglei as if he had no bones, and he would twist his body coquettishly from time to time.
Shen Zhonglei was obviously very helpful, and his eyes were filled with deep love when he looked at his son.
After Shen Tianshu saw Shen Yuanlin's appearance clearly, he frowned slightly, always feeling that something was not right.
But that trace of doubt disappeared in an instant. Before she could catch it, she heard someone scream: "Sister, didn't my mother say before that you should not dress too modestly at home? Young girls should dress appropriately." Brighten it up, otherwise others will think something bad has happened to our family!
Shen Tianshu looked up and saw a girl wearing a cherry red flowered jacket looking at him with a frown.
Not only was she dressed in bright clothes, but she also had gold and silver on her head, as if she had a jewelry box on her head, which made people feel exhausted just by looking at her.
The girl leaned over and squeezed on the couch with Mrs. Xu, holding Mrs. Xu's arm, very affectionately. It was Mrs. Xu's daughter Shen Yunyao.
Another girl standing behind Mrs. Xu also hurriedly agreed: "Yes, eldest sister, mother said this for our own good. After that time, didn't mother specially ask someone to open the warehouse and find clothing materials to send to us? .
You see, the clothes I have today were newly made by my mother. My eldest sister must also have some, but I insist on wearing old clothes. Doesn’t this hurt my mother’s heart? "
This is the concubine Ping Niang's concubine Shen Yunhui. She is usually Shen Yunyao's yes-man. At this time, she is even singing and cooperating very well. Obviously this is not the first time she has done such a thing.
Shen Tianshu turned his attention to Mrs. Xu and said with a smile: "I have always liked light colors. I am not as lively as my two sisters. My mother also knows that. And my mother is not a narrow-minded person. How can I be sad because of a piece of clothing? Woolen cloth? "
Mrs. Xu's eyes met with those of Shen Tianshu, and she felt that her calm eyes were full of threats. She looked away uncomfortably and said, "Your eldest sister has a quiet temperament and a gentle person. Wearing such an elegant color, she looks as light as a chrysanthemum." , isn’t it pretty?”
Shen Yunyao didn't expect that her mother would suddenly switch sides and start talking to Shen Tianshu. Her eyes widened a bit and she looked at Xu in surprise.
When Shen Zhonglei heard this, he touched his palm and said, "What Madam said is absolutely true. Yaxuan liked simplicity and elegance back then. Shuer must have followed her."
Yaxuan is the maiden name of the original owner’s biological mother.
Shen Tianshu looked at Shen Zhonglei out of the corner of his eye and saw that there was nothing strange about his expression. It seemed that it was not intentional, but that he did not realize that there was anything wrong with mentioning his first wife in front of his step-brother.
Xu's hand that was placed under the table suddenly clenched tightly, and the brocade handkerchief in her hand was kneaded into shape.
Shen Yunyao was about to continue pretending to be good in front of Shen Zhonglei, but Shen Zhonglei turned to Shen Tianshu and asked: "I heard in the Yamen today that you went to the suburban temple to pray for an end to the snow?"
"Compared with my father's hard work for the people, I just go to the temple on the outskirts of Beijing to pray for blessings, which is really nothing."
"All the lords in the yamen have praised you so much that even my father felt so proud. Although it's not a big deal, it's rare that you have such a heart." After Shen Zhonglei praised Shen Tianshu, he turned to the sister. They said, "Don't just play at home, you two, learn more from your eldest sister. If you can be half as good as her, I have nothing to worry about."
Seeing the two cheap girls opposite him looking at each other with increasingly bad looks, Shen Tianshu felt funny in his heart. This cheap dad was really interesting.
First, one sentence made Mrs. Xu angry to death, and then she divided her three daughters into two different camps.
It's no wonder that the original owner was such an honest person, but he was always bullied by his stepmother and two younger sisters at home.
Shen Zhonglei didn't realize that he had any problems and continued: "By the way, there is something else I want to tell you. You should all know about Mr. Zhao Qu and Zhao's mother's illness. Thanks to meeting Mrs. Tong, I am now The person is out of danger, but he still needs to continue taking medicine to support himself.
"Before, I was too ill to move. Now that I have regained consciousness, it is no longer suitable to live in Hua'antang. I plan to clear out the two cross-yards on the east side and let the Zhao family live in them first. I will send them back when the old lady is well. Beijing."
This kind of thing is actually normal. In the officialdom, long-term classmates like Shen Zhonglei and Zhao Qu can actually be regarded as close friends. Whether it is for the sake of classmate friendship or mutual care in the officialdom, Shen Zhonglei cannot sit idly by and ignore it. .
What's more, Zhao Qu's official career is now booming, and he is about to run in front of Shen Zhonglei. It's even more time to make a big effort to make good friends.
Mrs. Xu naturally had no objection and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely ask someone to clean it up as soon as possible and pick them up quickly. Where can we live in Huaantang as comfortable as our own home!"
Shen Zhonglei immediately showed a satisfied look on his face.
Shen Yuanlin, who had been silent until now, suddenly asked: "Mom, what about my cousin? Isn't he recuperating in Dongkua Hospital?"
The room fell silent for a moment.
Shen Zhonglei frowned and cast a questioning look at Mrs. Xu.
Shen Tianshu gently raised the corners of his lips, revealing a playful smile.
