mesbooks Chapter 525: A Match for My Son
Chapter 525: A Match for My Son
Three days later, I returned to Princess Ning’s mansion.
Shen Shuyi's carriage lagged behind Qin Xuerong and Zhang Jinping. By the time she arrived, most of the women in the Shen family had already arrived.
When Shen Qinghuan saw Shen Shuyi, she immediately came forward and said, "Second sister!"
Shen Meiru stood aside, wanting to move forward, but seemed to be afraid of something. After taking two steps, she stopped where she was.
She really didn't expect that after entering the palace, her eldest sister, who was once famous in the capital, would end up like that.
It has been several days since she left the palace, but she has not even returned to the Shen Mansion.
Because she is not a legitimate daughter, she is not qualified to attend the palace banquet.
But there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. She listened carefully to how her second sister turned the tide and dealt a heavy blow to Yuanxia, and how her eldest sister had her hair and face torn off...
So much so that now, Shen Meiru only feels regret.
I regretted having stood on the side of Shen Jingyu and Qin Xuerong.
But she didn't understand how Shen Shuyi did all this. When she first returned home, she was an existence that was not even as good as herself.
But now, it's too late to say anything.
Shen Jingyu is finished, Qin Xuerong is doomed, but Shen Shuyi is gaining the upper hand...
The most important thing is that she is not an easy person to talk to. She has been trying to please him for so long, but to no avail.
Thinking of this, Shen Meiru felt even more resentful towards Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi agreed with a smile and greeted Shen Qinghuan and the others.
Qin Xuerong put on her makeup carefully today. She was wearing a thick dark green gold-branch jacket and skirt, a white plush skirt on the outside, some bright-colored lip balm, and her hair was combed meticulously. She seemed to have regained some of her former aura.
Shen Shuyi took the initiative to greet: "Mother, Second Aunt."
Qin Xuerong looked indifferent and said with a smile, "It seems that I will disappoint Sister Yi. Your father did not confine me, but allowed me to attend the plum blossom viewing banquet at the Princess's Mansion."
Shen Shuyi smiled warmly, her almond eyes sincere: "What are you talking about, mother? Your hysteria has been cured, Shuyi is so happy, how could she be disappointed?"
Qin Xuerong stared at her with a gloomy look and said word by word: "You know very well that I don't have hysteria, and the doctor knows it too!"
Shen Shu smiled nonchalantly: "Whatever mother says, that's it."
That nonchalant look made Qin Xuerong hate him so much.
But soon, she chuckled again, as if she had suppressed the anger that had been pent up for a long time.
Sister Yu sent someone to deliver a message to her, saying that she had persuaded Princess Guining to hold a plum blossom viewing banquet, and that Princess Guining would then send invitations to the entire Shen family.
Sister Yu just said that there would be a good show to watch, and asked her to bring people over, just to make Shen Shuyi infamous and lose face!
Thinking of this, Qin Xuerong's eyes showed a hint of impatience.
She has lost too many times. This time, Sister Yu asked Princess Guining to take action, which must be right.
She was waiting to see Shen Shuyi being destroyed!
Qin Xuerong smiled and said, "Forget it. I am the elder after all. Why should I bother with you? Now that you are the county lord, I, as your mother, have no right to lecture you anymore."
"It's just that the Princess's Mansion has many rules and many guests. You must remember to be careful with your words and actions and don't offend the nobles."
After saying that, Qin Xuerong did not argue with Shen Shuyi any more.
Zhang Jinping whispered to Shen Shuyi, "Sister Yi, don't take her words to heart. She is just a bully. It's not easy for the master to allow him to come out."
Shen Shuyi smiled and didn't care.
Shen Jingchuan is just like that. He has feelings for everyone, but not too much for each one. He will be soft-hearted when his own interests are not affected. When he is whipped, he will harden his heart, but after some time, he will always forget the pain.
Shen Shuyi was invited into Princess Guining's Mansion together with a group of people. Shen Jingzhen walked at the end, wearing a loose jacket and skirt that could easily cover her body shape. She looked absent-minded at the moment.
When she heard that Brother Feng, the male guest, was also invited to drink, she couldn't wait to follow him.
Now she was just thankful that it was winter, otherwise her belly would have been discovered by someone.
But even so, she couldn't delay any longer.
These days, she sent many messages to Brother Feng, but Brother Feng was on duty in the palace, so it was not easy to see him.
There were two more times when, although the verbal message was delivered, Brother Feng did not reply.
Thinking of this, Shen Jingzhen felt a trace of hatred in her heart.
Could it be that Feng Bochang has no intention of marrying her at all?
As soon as this thought came to her mind, she desperately denied it. No, it couldn't be, she was already pregnant with their child...
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The plum blossom viewing banquet was held in the garden of the princess's mansion. The garden covered a very large area and was decorated with pavilions, towers, carved corridors and painted pillars.
Even though it is winter, there are many lush green trees in the silver-white scene, and various rare flowers and plants are displayed, colorful and beautiful.
Although it is not as lush and green as in summer, such scenery is rare in winter.
Because of the cold weather, the princess's mansion brought in a spring from underground, so that even in the cold winter, there was steam rising in all directions, which not only dispelled a lot of coldness, but also made the place seem like a fairyland with clouds and mist all around.
Many people were shocked by Princess Guining's extravagance and sighed in admiration.
Golden cups, jade bowls, and delicious delicacies.
This is not a plum blossom viewing banquet at all, it’s more like a paradise on earth!
Although Shen Shuyi knew about the extravagance of Princess Guining's Mansion, he had never thought it would be extravagant to this extent.
But come to think of it.
This Princess Guining and her father both made contributions in supporting Emperor Qianwu and the current Empress Dowager.
Unfortunately, of her branch, only her foolish son is left.
Since she was grateful to him and did not pose any threat to Emperor Qianwu, he was naturally happy to give her all kinds of honors.
Shen Shuyi stopped in front of a tree with golden branches, green leaves and red fruits, his eyes indifferent.
Shen Meiru couldn't help but say, "This tree is so exquisitely made, I almost thought it was real."
That's right, it's fake.
The green plant in front of me is more than one meter high and is inlaid with green jade and rubies. The red fruits hanging from the branches are crystal clear and particularly beautiful.
Shen Shuyi smiled: "It is indeed beautiful."
"If Princess Changning likes it, just have someone carry it back to your house." A lazy voice sounded behind him.
Everyone turned around and saw Princess Guining, dressed in a peach pink brocade robe with a phoenix pattern and gold thread, walking towards them with a smile, surrounded by a group of maids.
"Greetings to Princess Guining." The group immediately bowed and greeted her.
"Everyone, get up. You all have honored me by coming here today. Don't worry about anything else. Just have fun." Xiao Mengxi said with a smile.
"Thank you, Princess."
Everyone thanked him, and Xiao Mengxi withdrew her gaze and fell on Shen Shuyi.
"Speaking of which, this princess and the Princess of Changning County have a deep connection. I never thought that we would meet at the Jade Buddha Temple that day, and meet again today."
Xiao Mengxi looked Shen Shuyi up and down. The girl was wearing a light goose yellow jacket and skirt today, with a brocade pattern of a sparrow climbing a branch outlined with silver-white silk thread.
She wore an orange shawl over her coat, which made her look less lonely and more warm.
There was a little more smile in Xiao Mengxi's eyes and she nodded with satisfaction: Not bad, she is a perfect match for my son.