The next morning, after Shen Tianshu asked Minghui to deliver the morning medicine to Xu Yihao, he went out in the car.
She took Mingyu shopping without avoiding people, and secretly went to the jewelry store with her flowers to ask if she could get a gold needle that could meet her requirements within three days.
As the twelfth lunar month approaches, all the major shops in Yongzhou Prefecture have also launched new products. Whether it is the newly delivered fashionable fabrics from Shuntian Prefecture and Yingtian Prefecture or the Western gadgets shipped from the treaty port, they are always attracting passers-by. Sight.
The largest store in Yongzhou Prefecture is undoubtedly Yongshunxiang.
Ordinary shops only occupy one bay facing the street. There are also some small businesses, so they might as well squeeze the two together.
Yongshunxiang's family occupies five storefronts. The shop has everything from fabrics and jewelry to daily groceries, all of which are the most fashionable.
Shopkeeper Ding Quankun had long heard from the waiter that there was a car with the emblem of the Shen Mansion parked at the entrance of a nearby alley. Now that he saw people coming to his shop, he immediately ran out, bowed and smiled to greet him: "Today is What kind of fragrant wind is blowing, it actually brings distinguished customers to the door? The shop is really full of glory, I am so lucky! I wonder what the girl plans to see? "
"I'll choose some gifts." Shen Tianshu looked at the various goods displayed in the store, "Let's take a look first."
She walked around the store a few times, picked out a few pieces of clothing material, and bought a few Western gadgets. After paying, she took Mingyu out.
As soon as Shen Tianshu stepped over the threshold, before the soles of his feet even touched the ground, he bumped into someone who came in from outside.
She was unsteady and fell backwards.
The person who entered the door didn't expect that he would bump into someone, so he hurriedly stretched out his hand to pull it away.
Shen Tianshu dodged the opponent's hand and let himself fall into Mingyu's arms, causing Mingyu to sit on the ground.
The master and servant fell into a heap in embarrassment, and even their curtains and hats fell aside.
The person who entered the door looked at Shen Tianshu blankly, and was a little stunned just like this.
"Young prodigal!" Mingyu was so angry that he didn't even bother to get up. He reached out to pick up the curtain hat and put it on Shen Tianshu. "You are so weak. You bumped into my girl first, and then stared straight at her. People look at you and look like a scholar, don’t you know what it means to look at no evil?”
Shen Tianshu was beaten to pieces, and he finally stood up with Mingyu's help. He still felt a dull pain in his right leg, as if he had hit the door frame just now.
"I'm very sorry. It was Fan who was abrupt."
A familiar voice, a familiar last name.
Shen Tianshu looked up and saw that the person who hit him was none other than Fan Yuru, whom he had just met at Luo's house a few days ago.
This man said before that he came to see Luo Qiaozhen and asked Mrs. Tong about something. Now that he has rejected him, why is he still staying in Yongzhou Mansion?
Shen Tianshu couldn't help but think of the news Mingyu got from Qiu Jun. Recently, people in the city have been inquiring about Lady Tong.
But unfortunately, it was not the kind of inquiry that Shen Tianshu hoped for, which was asking for medical advice, but the kind of inquiry that wanted to find someone out.
Although he didn't know if he had anything to do with Mr. Fan in front of him, Shen Tianshu felt that it was better to stay away from him.
Fan Yuru hurriedly explained: "Girl, please don't misunderstand me. When Fan saw the girl's appearance just now, he felt that he had seen her somewhere before. He couldn't remember it for a moment, so he froze. However, I was indeed rude, and I hope you can forgive me."
"My father is Shen Zhonglei, the magistrate of Yongzhou. Maybe we have met him somewhere before."
Regardless of Fan Yuru's dress or speech and behavior, it is obvious at a glance that he is a noble son raised by a wealthy family.
Since we are both in Huguang, it is indeed very possible that we have met at some flower appreciation parties, poetry gatherings, garden parties... and other places.
The original owner didn't pay much attention to these things, and every time there were so many people on such occasions, she couldn't recall where she had seen Fan Yuru before.
Fan Yuru remembered it immediately and said, stroking his hands: "It's no wonder. The year before last, Prince Rui's Mansion held a banquet to entertain guests and friends. Lord Shen did attend with his family."
When Shen Tianshu heard the words "Prince Rui's Mansion", he originally only had two points of doubt about Fan Yuru, but now his suspicion of Fan Yuru suddenly increased to five points.
Is it that the concubine is sick again, or that Li Zian is infected with the virus?
"I've already finished shopping, so I won't waste Young Master Fan's time." Shen Tianshu said as he prepared to leave.
However, Fan Yuru said: "Actually, I came to buy gifts today because I was going to pay a visit. Although I came to Yongzhou Mansion for personal matters, since I am here, it would be rude not to pay a visit to Mr. Shen."
"I didn't expect such a coincidence." Shen Tianshu wanted to know Fan Yuru's true intention, so he took the initiative to invite him, "In that case, why don't I take Young Master Fan to the Yamen to find my father?"
Shen Zhonglei was handling official business when he heard a report from his subordinates, saying that the eldest girl had brought a young man to the Yamen, saying that he wanted to see him.
He hurriedly put down the official document in his hand and hurried to the small hall where the banquet was held. He was startled when he saw Fan Yuru.
Shen Tianshu didn't know him, but Shen Zhonglei knew very well that Fan Yuru's father, Fan Bingrong, was a subordinate of Prince Rui. Fan Yuru had been a companion to the prince Li Zian since he was a child. The two grew up together and had an extraordinary relationship.
Especially in the past few years when King Rui became ill, Fan Yuru assisted the prince in managing the fiefdom. He performed several errands very well, and his reputation spread among the officialdom of Huguang.
Shen Zhonglei was quite embarrassed at this time and didn't know how to talk to Shen Zhonglei.
From the perspective of official position, Fan Yuru is a white person, so he should naturally salute Shen Zhonglei.
But Fan Yuru is very likely to come on behalf of Li Zian, which is another matter.
Just when Shen Zhonglei was extremely entangled, Fan Yuru held the junior ceremony very wisely and said: "Fan Yuru has met Uncle Shen and was going to visit today. He happened to meet a girl from the Shen family on the way, so he came over without saying hello in advance. .”
Shen Zhonglei felt very relieved when he was called uncle.
After Shen Tianshu said goodbye, he didn't go through the main entrance and went directly behind the screen, saying that he would go directly back to the back house.
But in fact, she let Mingyu go and quietly sneaked back, hiding behind the screen and eavesdropping.
"Actually, in addition to visiting, I also have something to trouble Uncle Shen when I come here this time." Fan Yuru's voice came through the screen, which seemed a bit muffled, but very clear, "I am not familiar with the place where I lived in Yongzhou. I want to find someone." But there was no news about this person, so I had to call for help.”
really!
Shen Tianshu couldn't help shouting in his heart.
She had felt something was wrong with Fan Yuru before at the Luo family, and she guessed it.
He didn't come to see Luo Qiaozhen at all, and there probably weren't any sick elders in the family. He obviously came to Yongzhou Mansion to find Lady Tong.
