Treasure House.
Shen Yungui leaned on the counter, lazily playing with the abacus beads with his fingertips. Occasionally, customers stopped in front of him. He didn't even raise his eyelids, and his ears were filled with the soft chattering of the little girl next to him.
When the words stopped, he responded: "So? You don't dare to go home after class, so you came to my place?"
Shanshan was sitting on a small bench, and there was a dazzling array of products in the Treasure Room, but nothing could catch her attention at this time. She held her melancholy face and let out a long sigh.
She could still hide in the school, but as soon as she returned home, the emperor's uncle who lived next door would immediately know that Shanshan was caught studying for several days and did not dare to complain to her mother. She was miserable.
She said sadly: "Brother Shitou went to the General's Mansion to study martial arts. I originally wanted to go with him, but Ke Jiahe also wanted to urge me to do my homework. Uncle Shen, after thinking about it, I can only think of you."
Shen Yungui paused and said with joy, "Really?"
Shanshan continued: "My mother said that you used to skip classes every day in private school, even pulled my wife's beard, and failed to pass the exam three times. Uncle Shen, you must understand me best."
"..."
Shen Yungui glanced sideways at her, brushed the abacus with his palm, and the beads clicked back into place.
He seemed to mention it casually: "Who is that person?"
"Which person?"
"That person, like He Lanzhou, insists on giving you extra lessons."
Shanshan was startled and said quickly: "I can't tell you."
Shen Yungui raised his eyebrows and said, "You and I have been in love for so many years. What is it that you can't even tell me?"
"It just can't be said."
Shanshan was afraid that he would accidentally expose the emperor's uncle's secret, so he quickly covered his mouth and just shook his head no matter what he asked.
Shen Yungui didn't make things difficult for her as a child. He just pushed the abacus away, knelt down and leaned over to whisper, "Has that person visited your mother recently?"
"No." Shanshan shook his head.
The emperor's uncle always stayed next door and never came to their home.
"Your mother never mentioned it?"
"No."
"You didn't send me an invitation. Have you sent it to him?"
Shan Shan still shook his head.
Shen Yungui's eyebrows relaxed, his peach blossom eyes narrowed with a smile, he rubbed her head, then picked her up and strode out.
"What fun is there in reading and writing? You are still so young, and there will be many opportunities in the future. Come on, I will take you to play."
Shanshan pursed his lips and said happily: "Uncle Shen, let me treat you to a snack."
Shen Yungui laughed: "Do I still need your treat?"
Although it was almost dusk, the streets were still crowded with people, all shops were open, and the waiters tried their best to attract passing customers.
The two of them stood at the intersection of the forked streets. He lowered his head and asked the little girl in his arms: "Should I go to Ruyifang to buy you new jewelry first, or should I go to the study to pick out a new Sun Wukong for you? You can buy whatever you like today. I'll pay the bill for you."
"My mother said I can't ask for your things." Shanshan took out his little goldfish purse and said, "Uncle Shen, I have money."
He had said these words many times, and he had heard them in one ear and out the other. He never paid attention to them, so he responded skillfully: "Then use your own first. If you don't have enough, ask me to borrow them."
Shanshan was indeed fooled.
The study was close, so the two of them went to the study first and walked all the way from the street to the end of the street. The servants who followed them carried more and more brocade boxes in their hands. Shan Shan's little goldfish money bag was soon empty and turned into a dozen IOUs. .
When we reach the last one, it is Ruyifang.
Wen Yiqing's store is not far from Ruyifang, you can see it when you look up.
Shen Yungui smiled and lowered his head and asked, "Shall I take you home later?"
"good!"
The two couldn't wait to go to Ruyi Square to pick out new beads and flowers. In the evening, the crowd dispersed and the shop was empty except for a mother and daughter who were picking out jewelry.
Seeing that they were acquaintances, the shopkeeper of Ruyifang asked his waiter to deal with the mother and daughter, and came to entertain them himself.
"Master Shen..." He saw the little girl in Shen Yungui's arms and said happily: "Are you picking out jewelry for this young lady today?"
"Move quickly."
The shopkeeper responded, someone had picked out the new style of beaded flowers, and now they were placed on the counter. Shen Yungui took one look at them and said, "I want them all."
The shopkeeper smiled happily: "Okay!"
The guys were quick and picked up the beads and packed them immediately.
"Today is the day to pick up the jewelry I ordered from you last time. Are you ready?"
"It's ready and will be delivered to you in the afternoon. I was about to deliver it to you."
The shopkeeper took out a brocade box from the inner room and took a look curiously. The whole set of jewelry was made of South China Sea East Pearls. The workmanship was fine. Although it was not as bright as the jadeite gemstones, it had a shimmer and brilliance.
Even the mother and daughter not far away couldn't help but take a look.
Shen Yungui was extremely satisfied, put down a dozen banknotes, hugged the child, carried the jewelry, and walked away with all the baggage.
He didn't go to the powder shop not far away, but went directly to Wen's house.
After everyone left, the shopkeeper returned to the counter. His smile did not diminish, "Did Mrs. Jiang pick out something to your liking?"
Only then did Qi Wenyue look away.
There were a lot of jewelry in front of her. She was hesitant at first, but after seeing the set of jewelry from Nanhai Dongzhu, she couldn't stand it anymore. She lowered her head and asked her daughter: "Have you chosen it yet?"
Jiang Huirou looked up at her: "Mom, can you only choose two? I like them all, can I have them all too?"
Qi Wenyue secretly gritted his teeth.
I heard that Wen Yiqing's new shop was doing very well, gold and silver were pouring into her pocket, and even that little girl Wen Shan was generous. The two people just didn't finish looking at it, so they said they would take them all, not to mention the set of jewelry from Nanhai Dongzhu. The pieces are plump and round, and are of the highest quality. They might even bring them to Wen Yiqing's head.
Even if she could afford it, she wouldn't dare to spend it like this. Not to mention that you have to be careful when buying jewelry, for fear that Mrs. Hou will see her and make irresponsible remarks.
Then why did Wen Yiqing have such good fortune, doing business well, raising a daughter, and becoming the Queen Mother? Why is God so partial? !
The shopkeeper said: "If Mrs. Jiang can't choose something right away, it's getting late. Why don't I have the jewelry delivered to my house tomorrow, and you can take your time to choose it."
"No need." She picked up a few items and said coldly, "That's all."
Jiang Huirou was anxious: "Mom, I haven't chosen yet!"
Qi Wenyue scolded in a low voice: "If you keep lingering, the old lady should scold you."
Jiang Huirou didn't dare to say anything anymore. The two paid the bill and left in a hurry as it was getting late.
Before getting on the carriage, Qi Wenyue glanced at the powder shop not far away.
It was getting dark, and most shops were closed, but people were still walking out of the shops one after another, carrying many things in their hands. She clenched the handkerchief tightly and turned around to get into the carriage.
…
Shen Yungui saw someone home by a familiar route, and was naturally invited into Wen's house.
The master hadn't come back yet, so he skillfully poured himself tea and discussed today's dishes with his servants.
Shanshan wrote down the last IOU seriously and told him: "Uncle Shen, you must remember to come and ask me for money next month."
Shen Yungui accepted it casually.
He drank a cup of tea and saw that it was getting dark but no one had come back yet. He couldn't help but ask, "Why hasn't your mother come back yet?"
"She's been very busy these days."
Just as he was saying this, a servant came in and said that there was a visitor from outside.
Shan Shan wrinkled his little face in embarrassment: "But my mother hasn't come home yet."
"You said I came to see you, young lady?"
"Looking for me?"
She climbed off her chair and ran outside to take a look. Shen Yungui raised his eyebrows and followed her.
The night was low and the stars were densely covered. A tall figure stood at the gate with his back turned. When he heard the footsteps, he turned around, revealing a cold and distant handsome face.
When Shanshan saw it clearly, he was shocked and turned around to run away.
Shen Yungui followed her, and she fell into her arms. He quickly helped her steady: "What's wrong?!"
"Shan Shan." Bian Chen glanced at him and said calmly: "Why didn't you come over to study today?"
Shanshan: "..."
Shen Yungui raised his eyes, and their eyes met in mid-air. They looked at each other for a long time, and then looked away at the same time.
Shanshan walked over with a sad face, "Uncle..."
Bian Chen said calmly: "I have been waiting for you for a long time."
As soon as these words came out, she felt extremely guilty and twisted her clothes with her fingers, "I'm sorry, uncle, I, I..."
Shen Yungui took a big step and stood in front of her, looking at this person with an unkind expression: "She made an appointment with me today to go out to play together. It was just to study. She has classes in the school every day. If you have a master to teach you, what does missing a day or two mean to you?"
The emperor's eyes fell on him again, and his brows furrowed slightly: "Why are you here?"
"Nothing to do with you."
"It's rude to come uninvited."
"Come uninvited?" Shen Yungui laughed, supported the little girl next to him, and said confidently, "Shanshan invited me to be a guest at home. I am here after being invited."
Bian Chen lowered his head, Shan Shan nodded timidly in agreement.
"..."
"It's you, you're the one who came uninvited." Shen Yungui said: "This... Young Master, my master is coming back soon, shouldn't you go?"
Bian Chen didn't move.
He stood there and thought for a moment, then said to Shan Shan, "My cook is not here today."
Shan Shan is puzzled: "What?"
Shen Yungui's eyelids twitched when he heard him say calmly: "I've been waiting for you and I'm very hungry."
Shen Yungui: "..."
This statement was full of loopholes, but it really touched the heart of the little girl. She had long felt guilty for skipping class, and now she was even more ashamed when she heard that she had caused him to starve.
Shanshan said quickly: "Uncle, will you come to my house for dinner?"
Shen Yungui: "..."
Bian Chen: "It's not good that your mother is not here."
"It's okay." Shanshan raised his head proudly: "I used to take brother Shitou home for dinner, and my mother praised me for doing a good job. My mother said that I should help others more."
Besides, her cook was a gift from the emperor's uncle. The emperor's uncle even invited her to the palace, but she hadn't even thanked her properly, so she owed a lot.
"Then I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."
Bian Chen glanced at Shen Yungui and nodded slightly: "Boss Shen? Please."
Chen Yungui looked at him with a dead smile. When he saw him striding in, he lowered his head and rubbed the little girl's head heavily, and quickly followed her.
At night, Wen Yiqing returned home.
As usual, she first went to find her youngest daughter at home. Then when she walked in, she saw two people sitting on both sides of the main room, each holding a tea cup.
She paused in her steps and froze in place. When they heard the movement, they both turned their heads to look at her.
At the same time, he said: "It was Shanshan who invited me here."
Wen Yiqing: "..."
