The next day, the sun was fine and the weather was sultry and steaming. The cicadas chirped in the Lemon Pavilion one after another.
Shen Que chose a moon-white dress, sat in front of the dowry and put on light makeup as a habit. Zelan stood aside and stared at her blankly. She gestured for a while, then lowered her raised hand and said: "It's up to you to do whatever suits you best, no matter how dark or light it is."
Zelan said "Hey", rolled up his sleeves and started working.
She hasn't put makeup on herself for a year, and she is indeed a bit rusty. Shen Que just feels that she is like a completely different person now. She no longer wants to live as cautiously as before, and she doesn't want to be humble in every step. , she wants to live for herself in this life.
We are in our prime of youth. If we don’t dress up beautifully, wouldn’t it be a waste of our appearance?
Looking at herself in the mirror, Shen indeed felt that this year, Li Luansong had properly nurtured her to have red lips, white teeth, plump cheeks, and a rosy complexion. She was really dewy and beautiful.
Zelan said: "Although my wife has recovered from her injuries, she is an injured person after all. It is not appropriate to be tired when going out today. Thanks to your diligent exercise this year, you have recovered very quickly. Look at your face, white and tender." , how beautiful it is.”
Shen Que nodded and said: "Yes, you must continue to practice in the future. Your health is your own and cannot be neglected."
Zelan nodded in agreement, but felt troubled again: "Madam, please don't disturb the Zhang family's carriages and horses. The sun is shining brightly today. Madam, why don't you sit down for a while while I go out and rent a car to come back, which will save you the trouble?" Lawton.”
Shen Que said no, "I'm not that squeamish. I can just walk a few steps without getting in the way, and then sit down when I encounter a carriage or horse."
As the master and servant said this, they went out together. As soon as they stepped out of the yard, they saw a car parked at the door. They looked very familiar. The driver heard the noise and jumped out of the car. He smiled and came forward to say hello:
"Madam is out. I've been waiting for you for a long time. Madam, please get in the car."
Shen Que was surprised. Before he could ask, the man explained: "The villain's name is Awang. Prince Mutam asked the villain to wait for the lady here. The prince said that the lady should not work too hard because she is injured, and you must be a If you have a restless temper, let me follow you these days, serving my wife in front of and behind my back. If you have anything to do, just ask me. I have experience in doing things, and I will definitely handle it for you."
He was really thoughtful. He even thought of this. Shen Que looked at the hot sun above his head and thought for a moment. Anyway, it was his kind intention. Zuo just wanted to do it because of what he mentioned yesterday. Ask her to agree and make love later.
Then he said: "Then there is Lao Awang."
The two masters and servants boarded the car, which was already prepared with tea, not only warm tea but also the milk tea that she said was delicious yesterday, and there was also no shortage of snacks and snacks.
Zelan handed the cup to her hand and murmured: "This Prince Mutam looks straightforward and has a very delicate mind."
Shen Que said: "He is not a straightforward person. The people who grow on the grasslands are born to deal with the natural world. Their perception and sensitivity are much better than ours. They pay the most attention to details, are more delicate and alert."
Zeelan took it to heart thoughtfully.
Shen indeed didn't pay attention to her little movements. He opened the car curtain and looked at the streets on both sides. In just one day, Jin'an's bustle had mostly recovered. There were vendors and buyers on the street, and people familiar with the neighborhood were chatting and laughing. The greetings were as usual.
This is the world of those who win people's hearts. Everyone seems to have forgotten the unpleasantness of yesterday and lives a peaceful and down-to-earth life.
The car stopped at the door of the old house. When Shen Que came in, Shen Fu was sweating profusely and busy moving books. Awang quickly went over to replace him, shouting "Master" one after another, which made Shen Fu a little confused.
Shen Que said that it was Prince Mutam who lent it to her, "It's just that these days are busy with moving, so it's much more convenient to have more than one person."
Shen Fu nodded, and the father and daughter sat down in the pavilion.
Looking at his daughter's relatively good complexion, Shen Fu sighed and said, "Yu Yuan, it's my father who is sorry for you and has made you suffer and suffer all these years."
Shen Que held his father's hand, and there were a few more calluses on it. "Dad, don't say that. I don't feel bitter, but I almost couldn't see my father, but it scared me to death. Dad, this house Now it’s empty, and there are only three of us, including my husband and my little sister, so I’m thinking of buying a new house. It doesn’t need to be so extravagant and luxurious, but it’s warm and has good feng shui.”
She looked around the house and said, "Too many bad things have happened in the past few years. What do you think about it, dad, if we move to another place?"
Shen Fu nodded, "This house was originally chosen by the Liu family. I didn't like it. I always thought it was too big and too extravagant. If you want to change it, we can change it. Everything is up to you."
"Daughter." Shen Fu was a little moved, "Dad, I have figured it out. It was my fault in the past. I insisted on pushing you into the fire pit by adhering to those useless rules and ancestral etiquette, and almost ruined your life. From now on, my father will listen to you in everything, and you can do whatever you want. As long as you are happy, my father will never stop you. We don’t care about officials or people."
Shen Que nodded, and a teardrop fell down, hitting the back of Shen Fu's hand.
"The divorce has been settled. The rest of your life is your own. Whether you marry or not, and who you marry, all depends on your own wishes." Shen Fu looked at his daughter and said, "Daddy just wants you to live your life." If you want to be comfortable, you can simply never get married again in this life, and we won’t have to worry about food and clothing, and we can still live a good life."
"Yes, I will be cautious. Don't worry, Dad, we will only live for ourselves every day in the future." Shen Que said with a smile, "I think Dad already knows about Isatis Lan's life experience."
Shen Fu nodded and said he understood, "Silan is a good child, and she is also a child raised by me. Don't let her know about this matter, so as not to make the child sad. I went to see Mr. Liu yesterday, and I will let you suffer what you deserve." Let her bear with it, take Isatis with you and let her learn something from you?"
Shen Que said yes, "I will teach her well and let her fulfill her filial duty to her father. She is an outspoken child, which is what we have been used to over the years. It is time to curb her flamboyant temper."
Shen Fu nodded silently, drank a few cups of tea, and looked at Shen Que again. He wanted to ask something, but he held back the words. He just said he didn't care, so he simply stopped asking.
The father and daughter came out of the old house. Shen Que arranged for Shen Fu to find an inn to stay and rest temporarily, and then he took Zelan and Awang to see the new house.
The old house was sold by a toothsmith. The money was paid by Li Luansong before, and now it should be returned to him.
Thinking back to the time when she bought the house, it seemed like it was yesterday. Li Luansong had good intentions at that time and thought this was the place where she had lived since she was a child. She paid the money without saying a word. Little did she know that she didn't actually like it here.
The past has passed, and everything that starts over has nothing to do with the past.
The money was handed over to Zelan, and Shen Que said, "I know you have a way to give this money to His Highness Prince Jin. By the way, thank him for me. We can't owe him anything."
Zelan gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement, thinking that he had to explain things clearly to Wuyue anyway, so he should give it to him as well.
After the affairs of the old house were settled, Shen Que took Zelan to look at a few more houses. The houses recommended by Ya Ren were either too big or too luxurious. Although she was not short of money, she never spent money lavishly, and finally she chose only two houses. satisfied.
One is on Zhuque Street, which is very close to the shop, but it is only a few steps away from Prince Jin's Mansion, which is really embarrassing.
The other place is a little remote, but very quiet. Although it is far away from several main streets, it is fresh and elegant. There is also a library in the house. I think its original owner must also be a book lover. The books inside were also sold.
This was the place to be decided. Shen Que immediately made up his mind and asked someone to settle the deal. He felt like he was reborn when he held the house deed and land deed in his hands.
After working all day, the sunset has climbed to the horizon, and the red color envelopes the earth, gentle and charming.
The important matter was solved, and I felt much relieved. The master and the servant ate snacks in the market. When they returned to Zhang's house, the sky was already dark, and Zhang Chengru was wandering on the corridor at the entrance of Ningxiang Pavilion.
"You came."
Shen Que said, "Wait for me, go in and sit down."
Zhang Chengru nodded and followed her through the door.
After the tea was handed to his hand, Zhang Chengru took out a stack of silver notes from his sleeve and said, "I heard that you are going to buy a house. What my mother asked me to give you is a little bit of her and the whole family's thoughts. I hope you can accept it."
Shen Que wanted to refuse, but Zhang Chengru said: "If we don't treat us as outsiders and we can have contact with each other in the future, just keep it. The Zhang family treats you as their daughter and you don't need to see anyone outside. If it weren't for you before, this family would probably..."
He did not continue speaking, and kept staring at his toes, feeling a little embarrassed and embarrassed.
Shen Que said ok, "Then I'll keep it first. The house has been chosen, and Ya Ren will take people to clean it up for two days. I'll go and see if there's anything else that needs to be purchased tomorrow."
"Can you help?" Zhang Chengru finally looked up at her, "I've been idle at home these days, why don't I help you clean or buy furniture?"
"I don't have any other intentions." After he finished speaking, he hurriedly explained, "I just feel that since I treat you as a relative, I want to help. You have too many things to take care of by yourself, so I might be inconvenienced."
Shen Que agreed, "Let's go together tomorrow. Let's go see how Yaren and the others clean up. Then you can help me think about buying some furniture."
The matter was decided in this way. When Zhang Chengru left, his steps were obviously much brisker, with a long-lost smile on his face.
Seeing this, Zelan shook his head: "Tell me, if Mr. Lang had been like this earlier, eh, he would have to see the coffin before he shed tears."
As a result, early the next morning, when the two of them walked out of the courtyard, they were frightened by the formation at the door.
Ngawang was driving a carriage, and standing beside the carriage was a familiar person, Mutam.
He changed his attire and wore a black brocade suit and soap boots. The two big braids were gone. His black hair was raised high and fixed with a white jade hair tie. He also shaved off his beard, leaving a fair and slender face that was particularly clear. He was elegant and handsome, somewhat scholarly, but his eyes were not friendly, and he was staring at the opposite side with eagerness.
Following his eyes, Shen Que was startled.
Zhang Chengru stood at the door, waiting for her with his eyes lowered. There was a canopy carriage beside him. The person standing next to the carriage was none other than His Highness the King of Jin, Li Luansong.
