Because Jing Yi has good skills and is big, he can barely act as a guard when walking around, and he is quite intimidating.
Shen Dingzhu decided to take him with her whenever she went to the shop.
Now she can't rely on Xiao Langyan, and the guards who guard her may not listen to her in everything. Only Jing Yi is different. He wants something from her, so he will definitely be obedient.
Xiucui was shocked to learn about Shen Dingzhu's decision.
"Mother, this is too dangerous. Jing Yi wanted to assassinate you in the past. What if his recent obedience and obedience are all fake?"
If he really waits for an opportunity to harm Shen Dingzhu, Xiucui is afraid that something will happen and she won't be able to stop it in time.
Shen Dingzhu smiled reassuringly at her: "Don't worry, I believe in Jing Yi."
People will not betray only when their interests are absolute.
After raising her at home for two days, Shen Dingzhu felt less uncomfortable, so she chose a sunny day to go to the shop to inspect.
As soon as she left, Mr. Shi saw Mrs. Yuan out of the shop.
"Mrs. Yuan, I will definitely find someone to repair this calligraphy and painting of yours. When it is done, I will arrange for someone to deliver it to your house in person."
Mrs. Yuan married into a wealthy family, and now she wears gold and jade, looks rich, and has a full smile on her face.
"Shopkeeper Shi, you see your shop's business is getting bigger and bigger. I will call you Boss Shi from now on."
"Don't dare, don't dare, this is all thanks to Azhu."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Dingzhu took Jing Yi and Xiucui into the shop.
Mrs. Yuan almost bumped into the tall Jing Yi. She was startled at first, took half a step back and looked up. The first thing she saw was the hideous scar on Jing Yi's neck that was about to close.
"Ouch! How scary. Ah Zhu, who are you bringing with you? Where was your husband-in-law?" Mrs. Yuan went back to her parents' home during the Chinese New Year and just returned to Chengzhou after the Lantern Festival.
She didn't know yet that there were rumors in the city that the beautiful Xi Tzu in Mr. Shi's family had a great background.
Speculations abounded, and people who didn't know the truth said that she was a concubine who escaped privately from a powerful man in the capital.
Shen Dingzhu was wearing a lotus-colored dress and a short silver jacket. Since Xiao Langyan came to Rong'an City, she has never deliberately concealed her pregnancy.
The swollen belly now adds a touch of gentle beauty to the beauty.
"Mrs. Yuan, I've explained to you, that's not my husband. Shopkeeper Xu came from Beiliang to do business. No, he went back after the business was settled."
Shen Dingzhu smiled, walked behind the counter, and simply took out the pen and paper he wanted to use.
Mrs. Yuan hurriedly stepped forward: "It'll be good if you come back. Just now I was telling Mr. Shi that a month is too long. I want to give this painting away, so it's best not to delay."
She lowered her voice and looked outside with shrewd eyes, fearing that someone would hear her.
"You are one of our own, and I am not afraid to reveal everything to you. A powerful man from the capital has come to the governor's house. He is said to have an eye for the sky and a hobby of collecting antiques. This 'Picture of the River and the Sea' is what I want to give to you." For him."
"If I send it after a month, the day lily will be cold. Mr. Shi said that you are pregnant and are about to give birth, so he won't let you take my business. But I see that you can walk freely now. Can you help me?" You take this job first and give it to me within ten days."
Before Shen Dingzhu could speak, Mr. Shi stood directly in the middle.
"Mrs. Yuan, look, why did you change your mind about what we just agreed upon? Azhu is not in good health and is about to give birth. It's so troublesome to repair the ancient paintings."
Mr. Shi said while waving his hand: "You don't feel bad, I feel bad for her. I'll find a guy with good skills to make up for you. It won't be bad!"
Mrs. Yuan still didn't give up. She spent a lot of money to buy this news.
Who knows when that noble man will leave the governor's house?
Mrs. Yuan raised her neck and shouted to Shen Dingzhu who was behind Mr. Shi: "Azhu! Think about it, I'll give you more money!"
Xiucui felt that she was really annoying, so she said from the side: "Our master is not feeling well, please come back."
Her voice was soft and soft, while Mrs. Yuan's voice was loud, and she didn't pay attention to the little maid Xiucui at all.
Just then, there was a loud "bang" and an iron fist hit the counter.
Mrs. Yuan suddenly became quiet and looked over in horror.
Jing Yi's eyes were like an evil tiger's, especially the iron chain on his wrist, which was dangling in the air following his movements.
"It's inconvenient for her." His voice was dull.
Mrs. Yuan was afraid that he would hit someone in the next second, so she quickly picked up her things and said with some complaints: "If it doesn't work, it won't work. It's wrong to be aggressive. How can you show off your face to a customer?"
"Mr. Shi, I can be considered your regular customer. Just let the guys below treat me like this. That's all. I won't ask you to make up for it. You are not the only family in this city who can do this job!"
After Mrs. Yuan said this, she took the painting scroll over and turned away angrily.
No one chased her, but Shen Dingzhu shouted twice: "Mrs. Yuan, Mrs. Yuan? Calm down."
Mrs. Yuan left, and Shen Dingzhu looked at Jing Yi helplessly.
Jing Yi lowered his head, his brown-black eyes sometimes as clear as a willful child, and he said in a low voice, "I'll sweep the floor."
Mr. Shi smiled and stroked his beard: "The more I see this kid Jing Yi, the more I like him. He should have been tougher just now. He did the right thing. Otherwise, this Mrs. Yuan will be very difficult to deal with."
Xiucui nodded: "Yes."
Shen Dingzhu looked at them who were defending themselves and couldn't help but pursed her red lips and smiled youthfully and gently.
"Uncle Ren, I'm not afraid of her, but I'm worried about you." She said, the darkness in her beautiful eyes filled with sadness.
After she gives birth to the child, she will probably go back to her mother's house. When the time comes, Mr. Shi, who is doing business alone here, offends a wealthy local businessman, what should he do?
That Mrs. Yuan is notoriously difficult to deal with.
It's okay to follow her, but if you offend him once, she won't be able to tolerate him anymore.
In particular, her husband, Yuan Datong, was well-known in the local area and had donated a lot of money to the court. He was a well-known wealthy gentleman.
Mr. Shi waved his hand, quite free and easy.
"I am running a small business. I have offended them, and I still have a few regular customers. If I don't starve to death, I have nothing to worry about."
After Shen Dingzhu returned to the shop, there were a lot of customers every day. Some came specially to see her amazing beauty, and some came specially to see the excitement because they heard that she was the concubine of a nobleman.
Many people came to her with antique calligraphy and paintings to ask her to repair the frames, but Mr. Shi refused them all.
Jing Yi had been working hard and guarding Shen Dingzhu. Anyone who came forward was the first to be frightened away by his cold tiger eyes.
In this way, until the afternoon two days later, Mr. Shi and A Liang went to Yang Da's pharmacy to get medicine for bruises.
The dusk fell, and there was only Shen Dingzhu in the shop. One of his jade hands was holding his temples, and the other hand was holding a pen, helping to draw the outline.
The hairpin in the hair was lit up by the light, and occasionally there was a circle of brightness.
She was afraid of the cold, and the winter was about to end. There was a brazier next to Shen Dingzhu, which was burning brightly.
Xiu Cui was sorting out the ledgers, while Jing Yi had been sitting on the stool at the door, his figure engulfed by the setting sun, like a shadow with only an outline.
suddenly.
Jing Yi stood up abruptly, the chains stirred and collided with each other, making harsh noises.
Shen Dingzhu raised her slender eyelashes and looked.
An unexpected guest appeared at the door.
