mesbooks Chapter 293 Old acquaintance
Chapter 293 Old acquaintance
After Shen Jingyu stood up, she turned around and left the hall without saying a word.
What does this mean?
Why did Master Huai Hai say that she was destined to be a phoenix, but the fortune stick said that everything she asked for and did would be in vain?
Shen Shuyi stood outside the hall, did not ask for divination, but chatted with Old Madam Shen for a while.
After getting the fortune, Madam Shen seemed to have found a backbone, and she was in the mood to chat for a while.
Shen Jingyu came out of the hall and saw Shen Shuyi standing under a tree. She couldn't help but stop and look at her sister who had such great abilities.
"Why don't you go and draw lots, second sister?" Shen Jingyu walked forward and spoke with a smile.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said in a clear voice: "Shuyi has nothing to ask for, I don't know what to ask for."
Shen Jingyu said: "Everyone has desires, how can Second Sister not have any desires?"
Shen Shuyi looked straight at her and said frankly: "It is true that everyone has desires, but Shuyi's desires cannot be fulfilled by gods and Buddhas."
She does not believe in gods or Buddhas. She only trusts herself in what she seeks and the path she takes.
If you are unable to do so, what is the point of offering sacrifices to the gods every day?
After a while, Shen Jingyu smiled and said, "From this point of view, what Second Sister wants must be quite a big deal."
*
In the afternoon, everyone prayed again and then went back to their rooms.
In Shen Jingyu's room, Qin Xuerong's eyes were still full of joy, but whenever she thought of the unclear fortune in the daytime, she felt vaguely uneasy.
"Yujie... Master Hongyi is not easy to talk to. He has not yet dispelled the old lady's doubts. If this continues, your reputation will be the same as Zhenjie's..."
Qin Xuerong didn't finish her words. Although Shen Jingyu's case was different from Shen Jingzhen's, it was undeniable that a girl's reputation was of vital importance nowadays.
"No matter how much the Eighth Prince likes you, he is still a descendant of the royal family. If this matter were to reach the ears of His Majesty or Concubine Jing... I'm afraid it would be inappropriate."
I have to say that Qin Xuerong has regained some rationality and her consideration of this matter is correct.
At this moment, Baoqin rushed in: "Miss, since we came to the Jade Buddha Temple a few days ago, I don't know why rumors have spread in the capital that you are a disaster star and a scourge..."
"Now this rumor is getting more and more intense, and it has become a big deal. Almost everyone in the streets is discussing this matter, and some people even claim that you are a femme fatale."
Shen Jingyu frowned. Although she had been prepared for this matter, she did not expect it to become such a big fuss.
Obviously, someone is secretly fanning the flames of this matter.
Whether it was other people who also coveted the Eighth Prince's wife, or Shen Shuyi, she had to admit that such a big fuss would have some impact on her.
"Miss! What should we do if this continues?" Zhiqi was a little anxious.
"Yes, Sister Yu, I'm afraid Concubine Jing will not be happy if this matter is made public. Besides, they don't quite approve of your family background." Qin Xuerong was also a little anxious.
After all, one of his children is now imprisoned in the manor, and the other is missing. Apart from hoping that Shen Jingan will be admitted to high school next year, he can only hope that Shen Jingyu will get married.
Shen Jingyu was calm, but her brows were stern: "No hurry, since Master Huai Hai said that I am a lady of destiny, this matter is not difficult."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xuerong's eyes lit up.
After all, she really couldn't think of any solution.
Shen Jingyu looked at Baoqin and said, "Send people to the capital to bribe some storytellers and find some beggars. Just spread the approval letter from Master Huaihai on me and find someone to explain it to me. Just say that I was contaminated by evil spirits because I had a kind heart and suffered for the people. This reduced my own blessings and virtues, and the evil spirits took advantage of me to sneak in."
Hearing this, Qin Xuerong couldn't help but applaud: "Great! This way, the people will only be grateful to you. Not only will they think you are the Phoenix Girl of Heaven, but they will also think that you have done immeasurable good deeds."
"And with this reputation, both Concubine Jing and His Royal Highness the Eighth Prince will think that you are popular among the people and are suitable for the position of the prince's consort."
Thinking in this way, Master Huai Hai's words can solve the urgent problem.
Shen Jingyu's expression remained unchanged. Thinking of the fortune slip, she was not afraid that the phoenix girl in the end would not be herself.
After all, Master Huai Hai was talking about a noble lady, and the rumors in the capital were also about a noble lady.
Considering that what happened to Fengnu was not what she wanted, if it really didn't work out, there was no reason for others to laugh at her.
Besides, even if the person Huai Hai was referring to was not her, she would never believe in fate.
Thinking of this, Shen Jingyu couldn't help but have a face in her mind. That face was equally beautiful, but very different from her own, with a cold and distant look...
What exactly did Huai Hai mean by this? Was there some deeper meaning, or was he referring to someone else?
Shen Jingyu collected her thoughts and said again: "In the past many years, we have provided disaster relief and charity, and built temples. Now we can put it to good use."
Baoqin's eyes lit up: "That's right, Miss has accumulated a reputation for many years, and this is just the right time to put it to good use."
In this way, it is reasonable and well-founded for Shen Jingyu to accumulate virtue and do good deeds, and sacrifice himself for praying for the blessings of the people.
Zhiqi also said: "This way, the young lady's reputation will not only not be damaged, but will also win a good reputation!"
*
In the evening, Shen Shuyi sat in front of the window and chatted with Jinzhu and Yuping.
Yu Ping held the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and said, "Could the noble lady that Master Huai Hai was referring to really be the eldest daughter?"
Jin Zhu was not convinced and said, "She said that the Shen family will give birth to a noble daughter, but she didn't mention her name. If she dares to admit it, I want to see how shameless she is to flatter herself like that!"
"Besides, who said it was her? I thought it was our young lady!"
Jinzhu was not polite at all, but every word she said came from the heart.
Shen Shuyi didn't say anything, but started to ponder along Jinzhu's line of thought.
In her previous life, I married Xiao Tingshan and ended up being a crown princess in name only. I just don't know what the noble lady that Master Huai Hai mentioned refers to?
Shen Shuyi knew clearly that Master Huaihai might not really be in seclusion, but he was just afraid of revealing the secret and did not want to be involved in the cause and effect.
In this life, Shen Shuyi has never thought about getting married, or rather, if she has to choose someone, she doesn't want to treat herself badly anymore.
Either pick a pretty one to make yourself happy, or pick a strong one with a powerful background to use for yourself...
Thinking of this, Shen Shuyi just felt annoyed.
Perhaps because he was disgusted by Xiao Tingshan's two faces in his previous life, Shen Shuyi now has no interest in the word love and only feels annoyed.
At this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open from the outside.
What I saw was Xie Jingchi rushing in, covered in blood and with a pale face.
Qin Xin held the sword in one hand and placed it across his neck. Obviously, she wanted to stop him but failed.
"Miss, Master Xie said he was an old acquaintance of yours, and he barged in without waiting to be notified."
Shen Shuyi raised his eyes and met Xie Jingchi's deep and narrow phoenix eyes.
The man's body was covered in blood. Apart from the not-so-deep bloodstain left by Qin Xin on his neck, the heaviest wound was the sword wound on his waist.
The wound was dark red, staining a large area of the clothes.
Looking again, those eyes were now dark red and silent, deep and unfathomable, staring directly at Shen Shuyi without any hesitation.
"It seems that I have to trouble Miss Shen for help again." Xie Jingchi said softly.
Shen Shuyi: "..."