Di Daughter's Rebirth: Sheng Shi Wang Fei Chapter 50-51

“Zhang jiejie, are you okay? Does it hurt a lot?” From far away people could hear Zhang Xiangling’s pitiful weeping, people who heard it really felt distressed. When Shen Jingshu saw her father sitting there, saw that he did not leave or walk away, her heart felt very uncomfortable. “It hurts a lot…” Zhang Xiangling’s hair had loosened a bit, her eyes were red, her body looked really disheveled, and her face was filled with grievance. It was really pitiful.  If it were a young man, one feared that he would take pity on her, right? It was just a pity that the other person’s scheme was useless against her father, “It really hurts? How did you suddenly fall?”

“A moment ago when I was walking around I carelessly fell. Fortunately Shen laoye was there, otherwise,  I really would not know what to do! Shen laoye, thank you!” After she finished speaking she prepared to get up to thank Shen Wenhua but he quickly refused, “Zhang xiaojie, you have a good rest, the doctor will be here soon.”

“Shen laoye, it was thanks to you just now. I was really afraid. If it weren’t for you, I really would not know what to do.” Using her handkerchief to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes, Zhang Xiangling’s dripping wet eyes looked at Shen Wenhua with genuine thankfulness. Accompanied with her good looks, if one lacked strength, one fears they would really be captivated with her.  

“You fell here because we did not look after things well, you must not take offense.” Not noticing Zhang Xiangling’s expression, Shen Wenhua saw that the doctor had arrived and quickly let the doctor give treatment to Zhang Xiangling. After all, the other party was their guest. It was really not good to get injured.

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“Doctor, is Zhang xiaojie all right?” Listening to Zhang Xiangling’s weeping, Shen Wenhua thought of the scene from a moment ago and was really worried.

“Shen laoye, rest a.s.sured. Zhang xiaojie was just a little frightened and sprained her ankle. After taking a good rest for a few days she will be fine. Only, she must not put weight on it in these few days. ” The doctor noticed Zhang Xiangling giving him a look and naturally spoke up for her, but the doctor felt that it was very strange.

“No problem, I will have to trouble doctor to write a prescription and boil the medicine!”

“Shen laoye rest a.s.sured! ”

Zhang Xiangling listened to Shen Wenhua’s instructions and her heart immediately felt warm. Her face held a bit of bashfulness. “Shen laoye, today had really been troublesome for you. I really appreciate it!”

“Today was due to our negligence to our guests, this is what we should do.” Zhang Xiangling was a guest in the end, Shen Wenhua naturally wanted to handle this issue well. But, he did not think that because of this incident, that he would continue to met Zhang Xiangling several times in the next few days. He was rather distressed and annoyed, of course, this was something to speak of later.

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Because of Zhang Xiangling’s injury today, Dan Yuerong also came over to nervously greet her. Fortunately, Zhang Xiangling was fine and Dan Yuerong let people send Zhang Xiangling back and sent over a lot of tonics, this matter ended just like this.  

But, everyone did not think that ever since that time, Zhang Xiangling would increasingly focus on Shen Wenhua. She would often create opportunities to meet with Shen Wenhua and used grat.i.tude as an opportunity to approach Shen Wenhua. Shen Wenhua continously tried to avoid her but unexpectedly, this Zhang Xiangling knew his whereabouts, it made him feel quite helpless.

“Shen laoye, you, do you hate me this much?” After contacting Shen Wenhua several times and seeing the other person’s scholary appearance and Shen Wenhua’s spoling of Dan Yuerong, Zhang Xiangling was now unable to let go. She knew that with her ident.i.ty as a concubine born daughter, if she wanted to be the legitimate wife, she could only marry a small official or a scholar. In order to come across a talented person like Shen Wenhua, who ranked third in the imperial exam, it was very difficult. What’s more, Shen Wenhua was very good to Dan Yuerong and did not take in a concubine. How could Zhang Xiangling not be moved?

If, if she were able to marry the other person and monopolize him, then in the future, wouldn’t she become the person that everyone was envious of?

She had heard of this person a long time ago. Previously she had been fortunate enough to see him several times, since then she was no longer able to tolerate others. Now that she had reached a marriageable age, she did not want to marry someone else. So, she had pleaded with her father to allow her to follow her aunt. She wanted to work hard, how could she give up after a few words?

She believed that with her appearance, the other person would have a glanced at her many times, but things did not turn out the way she wished. This made her more determined and resolute that she must win the other person!

“Shen laoye, am I doing anything wrong? Why are you always hiding from me? I only want to thank you, you, do you not want to see me?” Meeting Shen Wenhua once again, Zhang Xiangling could naturally sense Shen Wenhua’s coldness towards her. She felt very frustrated but she refused to give up and could only continue to work hard!

“Zhang xiaojie, the last time I hardly lifted a finger. You don’t need to worry about it. There is a difference between men and women, it is not good to see each other too often. “Secretly reminding the other person, Shen Wenhua was not a fool, he had seen the look in  Zhang Xiangling’s eyes when she looked at him from others. He ranked third in the imperial exam and his appearance and behavior were all top notch. These years, it’s not that there were not women who threw themselves at him, but it was him who was always firm in his original promise.

“Shen laoye, you …” Meet with the other person’s words,  Zhang Xiangling felt quite embarra.s.sed.

“It’s late, Zhang xiaojie you go back!” He did not glance  at Zhang Xiangling, towards this kind of woman, Shen Wenhua had always been indifferent so as not to give the other person a chance.

“Shen laoye…” Looking on helplessly as Shen Wenhua left, Zhang Xiangling really didn’t understand why the other person didn’t look at her more.

Was she not good enough? Was she beautiful enough? But, there was also nothing great about how that Shen furen looked, furthermore, she was much older compared to her. How could she compare with her youthfulness?

Man, didn’t they all like young, beautiful woman? Why was this person different?

Because of Shen Wenhua’s refusal and  Zhang Xiangling’s arrogance, Zhang Xiangling became even more determined to marry Shen Wenhua!

“Xiaojie, let’s go back. Otherwise, great aunt will be anxious.” Zhang Xiangling always went out these days and she always saw one person. This following after one person made one anxious!

“En, I know!” Before leaving she glanced in the direction that Shen Wenhua had departed, Zhang Xiangling’s eyes were filled with unrestrained desire!

She would not give up, this kind of good man should be hers!

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Shen Wenhua had been weary dealing with Zhang Xiangling. Fortunately, Zhang Xiangling did not come looking for him again in the next several days. Shen Wenhua thought that the other person had given up and sighed in relief. However, he did not think that when he went over to discuss business with Qi laoye, that there would be an accident.  

“ Xiaojie, Xiaojie not good! The Qi household sent someone!” The weather was very good on this day, Shen Jingshu was originally reading in her room but came out when she saw Chun Xiao hurriedly running over. Shen Jingshu knew then that it  was not good!

“What happened?”

“Xiaojie, nubi, nubi does not know. But the Qi family sent someone here today to invite Furen over. From the looks of things it is not good!”

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Shen Jingshu heard this news and knew it was bad, she was very worried. “Then where is Mom? Has she left yet?”

“Furen let people prepare the carriage in preparation to go.  Xiaojie, how can this be good? Furen’s belly is really big!”

“Go, let’s go and see first!”

When Shen Jingshu hurried over, Dan Yuerong had already ordered the carriage to be prepared. Shen Jingshu looked at her mother’s round belly and was really worried, “Mom!”

“Shu-er, why did you come?” Seeing that her daughter had come, Dan Yuerong’s eyes were a bit uneasy. Just now when the Qi family’s people came Dan Yuerong could sense from their att.i.tude that it was definitely not a good thing, she didn’t want her daughter know! But, how could the current Shen Jingshu not be a child who was versed in life affairs? She always had Chun Xiao pay attention to the situation at Dan Yuerong’s side. She only did this as a precautionary measure but since she now knew of today’s matter, how could she let it be? “Mom, where are you going? “Dan Yuerong’s belly was very big, Shen Jingshu could not let Dan Yuerong go alone and be bullied!”

“Haha, Mom has things to do and must go out for a while. You obediently stay at home, alright?” Dan Yuerong did not saying anything about the matter because she did not want her daughter to know about bad things.

“Mom, I want to go with you!” For the Qi family to suddenly call her heavily pregnant mom over, it was definitely because something had happened. She couldn’t let this happen!

“Shu-er be obedient. Wait for me at home, alright?” This time, Dan Yuerong was uncharacteristically persistent. She did not know what happened at the Qi household, but the people from the Qi family’s way of speaking was secretive, Dan Yuerong knew that it could not be a good thing!

“Mom, are you going to the Qi household? I want to go, I also want to see Xueyan!” Seeing that Dan Yuerong did not want to let her go, Shen Jingshu could not let that happen.  

“Shu-er, you?” Dan Yuerong was surprised that Shen Jingshu knew of this matter so quickly and knew that it was not good to refuse her now.  

“Mom, you let me go,  I will definitely be obedient!” Pulling at Dan Yuerong, Shen Jingshu had the att.i.tude that if the other person would not let her go, she would not give up. Dan Yuerong had no choice but to let Shen Jingshu go in the end, “Then alright. You can go, but later you go and find Xueyan. Mom has something to deal with!” Dan Yuerong knew that her daughter was stubborn, if she did not allow Shen Jingshu to go today she was afraid that she would not be able to get out of the door. Dan Yuerong still did not know what happened but she still had to go take a look and settle it.

“Mom, don’t worry, I know!” Of course Shen Jingshu was obedient now. If Dan Yuerong did not take her, what would she have done?

Once they got there she would certainly not allow Dan Yuerong to let it be!  She would not let anyone bully her mother!

But, what exactly happened at the Qi household?

Thinking of Zhang Xiangling’s previous entanglement with Shen Wenhua, Shen Jingshu did not feel at ease. However, Zhang Xiangling had been very peaceful these days, is it possible that the other person had not given up?

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Along the way, Dan Yuerong and Shen Jingshu each had their own thoughts. When the two people arrived at Qi fu, although the people in Qi fu welcomed them with smiling faces, they were obviously less enthusiastic. Shen Jingshu noticed these people’s reactions and felt uneasy. She then looked Dan Yuerong’s face and saw an imposing expression, “Where is Qi furen?”

“Shen furen, Qi Furen is waiting for you, please come with nubi!” Taking Dan Yuerong inside the residence, the yatou’s expression was a bit weird the entire journey. Dan Yuerong inquired once but the yatou did not answer, this made Dan Yuerong’s heart more and more uneasy. When she arrived at the inner garden, she saw Qi furen sitting there panting with rage. Noticing that Dan Yuerong had arrived she looked relieved, ” Shen furen, you came?”

“Qi furen, you called me in a hurry to come over, what happened?”

“Shen furen, this…” Qi furen wanted to speak but she noticed that Shen Jingshu had also come,   Qi furen’s face became a bit unsightly. Dan Yuerong naturally noticed Qi furen’s apprehension, “Shu-er, didn’t you say that you wanted to find Xueyan? Mom and Qi furen have something to discuss, you go find Xueyan to play alright?

“…” Shen Jingshu really wanted to say no, but when she saw that Qi furen would not speak unless she left, Shen Jingshu could only temporarily agree. “Alright mom! If there is a matter call me, I will go and look for Xueyan first!”

“En! Chun Mei, take good care of Xiaojie!”

“Yes, Furen!”

Qi furen did not relax her breathing until she saw the two people leave. At this moment, Shen Jingshu, who had walked out of the gate and quickly left those several people’s eyesight, stopped at the corner. Seeing this, Chun Mei was confused. “What’s wrong Xiaojie?”

“Chun Mei, I’ll go find  Xueyan first. You go back and see what Qi furen and Mom are talking about and then tell me right away. Do you understand?” Shen Jingshu’s face was serious, Chun Mei could not be indifferent, ” Yes Xiaojie! Nubi will go at once! “The atmosphere from a moment ago was really peculiar, Chun Mei had also noticed it and was naturally worried.

“Be careful, don’t let people see you!”

“Xiaojie be at ease, nubi is very familiar with this place!” Smiling, Chun Mei could be considered as very stable amongst the servant girls, otherwise,  she would not have chosen Chun Mei to come today.

Watching as Chun Mei secretly went back, Shen Jingshu turned around and went to  look for Qi Xueyan. Along the way she was happy that she had come to the Qi household several times and was familiar with the Qi household as it would not have been convenient for her to follow behind someone from the Qi family at the moment.

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On the other side, Dan Yuerong certainly did not know her daughter’s thoughts. Now that Shen Jingshu had left, Dan Yuerong looked at Qi furen’s bad expression and felt her heart sink. “Qi furen, what happened? Why did you anxiously call me to come over?”

“Ai! Shen furen, I’m sorry!” Sighing, Qi furen’s eyes were a bit irritated and ashamed. Some words truly could not be said.

“What happened? Qi furen, you say it!”

“Ai, it’s all my ignorant niece…” Simply explaining the matter once, Dan Yuerong then knew. Originally, Shen Wenhua had come to Qi fu to discuss matters with Qi laoye but was unknowingly lead to Zhang  Xiangling’s room. At that time, Zhang Xiangling was in the process of bathing and as a result, was seen by Shen Wenhua! When Zhang Xiangling learned that her body had been seen by a man she was ashamed. Her innocence was destroyed and she was crying to marry Shen Wenhua! Currently, the noise she was making was difficult to deal with!

Now that this kind of thing had happened in Qi fu , Qi furen’s face was not pleasant. After this matter happened, she learned that Zhang Xiangling had used several schemes to get Shen Wenhua to come over.  Shen Wenhua thought that the person inside was Qi laoye,  how was he supposed to know that it was Zhang Xiangling? Qi furen was very annoyed at this niece who did not know how to conduct herself with dignity. However, this thing had already happened, could Qi furen still ignore it? Settling this issue was the most important now!

Simply explaining this matter with a thick face, Qi furen had no choice but to cover up for her niece so as to avoid losing respect for Qi fu. After she finished explaining, Qi furen only felt that her pride was gone and she was embarra.s.sed to face Dan Yuerong, “This matter is also partly my fault,  I was loose in managing the inner residence, otherwise, how could this kind of thing happen? But you also know that a woman’s innocence is more important than life, let alone,  my niece is my elder brother’s most beloved concubine’s daughter. Her ident.i.ty is not lacking and my elder brother also loves her dearly. To tell the truth, the reason she came this time was to look for a good marriage. I would never have thought that this kind of matter would happen, ai…”

When Qi furen was speaking she clearly lacked confidence. As she watched Dan Yuerong’s expression change, Qi furen became even more embarra.s.sed,“ Shen furen, you see this…” In fact, Qi furen also did not want Zhang Xiangling to marry Shen Wenhua. After all, the two families still needed to become in-laws later, how was this good?

Wouldn’t it be awkward later?

“Qi furen, are your words true?” Although she had known that something must have happened earlier, Dan Yuerong did not think that it would be this!

How was it possible?

“Shen furen, how would I dare joke about his matter? This thing is really unfair to you, I also did not think … …” Qi furen was too embarra.s.sed to say the rest. Her own niece did such a foolish thing, Qi furen’s face was dark.“That girl is crying in the room now saying that her innocence has been destroyed. If she does marry Shen laoye then she will become a Buddhist nun,  I am also powerless! Shen furen, you see this… ” Qi furen was unwilling to facilitate this matter but this happened in her home,  if this matter were spread out,  how could that be good?

She still had a son and daughter, she could not let their futures be destroyed because of this niece!

Dan Yuerong now had some confusion but she knew that this matter definitely had to be handled. Dan Yuerong can only control herself, “Where is my family’s laoye now?”

“My family’s laoye is accompanying Shen laoye. To have this kind of thing happen and my niece crying continuously, there is really no other way!” Once the accident happened Zhang Xiangling’s crying was difficult to deal with, how could Qi laoye and Qi furen let Shen Wenhua go like this?

“Qi furen, can you take me to meet my family’s laoye? I must discuss this matter with him!”

“Alright. Shen furen, you come with me!” In fact, Qi furen did not want Dan Yuerong to go see Shen Wenhua. Just now when Zhang Xiangling was crying, Shen Wenhua had already clearly shown that he would not marry Zhang Xiangling. If it weren’t for Qi laoye blocking him now, Shen Wenhua would have already left.

However, these people were husband and wife. Furthermore, this matter involved feelings so they should be given the opportunity to discuss it. It was not good for Qi furen to stop it but she did try to persuade her on the way, “Shen furen, no one expected this kind of matter to happen, but a woman’s reputation is bigger than the sky. Although Shen laoye did not do it intentionally, it still ruined my niece’s reputation. This child has high morals, if this matter is not properly handled, I will also be worried! My older brother is also very loving towards this niece, when the time comes I will not be able to explain it. Furthermore, this matter involves Shen laoye in the end, when the time comes and this is spread out, I fear it will not be good… You and I both have children who haven’t married yet, Shen furen, you must properly think this over…”

On the way, Qi furen used every possible method to highlight the importance of reputation and even implied that this matter would effect Shen Wenhua. This was to make Dan Yuerong attach importance to this issue and see that she could not solve it as she wished so as to avoid really losing that person.

“Qi furen, you be at ease. I have my own thoughts!” Dan Yuerong understood Qi furen’s thoughts. However, she and Shen Wenhua had been married for many years, they also understood each other’s thoughts. Although she was not virtuous and talented, she hoped that she and Shen Wenhua could remain a devoted couple until the end of their lives and would not abandon each other. Of course, she also hoped that there would not be other people who stepped in between them!

“Shen furen, if you understand than good, ai … …” sighing, this matter truly made Qi furen’s face dark and left her with no courage to approach Dan Yuerong. However, this matter had already happened and it had to be resolved. She certainly did not want this thing to affect her children.

The matter from last time had already done a great deal of damage to their family’s reputation. If something like that happened again, how would that be good? When the time comes, how would her family have a foothold in Jingnan?

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Along the way, the two people each had their own thoughts. Dan Yuerong was agonizing over how to deal with this matter and Qi furen was very worried when she saw Dan Yuerong’s att.i.tude. Finally, they arrived at Qi’ laoye’s study. Looking at the two people playing chess, Qi furen saw  Shen Wenhua’s expressionless face  sitting there, and hert heart became more and more uneasy, “Laoye, Shen laoye, Shen furen came!”

“Rong-er …” Hearing that Dan Yuerong had come, Shen Wenhua quickly got up. At the moment, he was not able to do anything because outsiders were there. He came to Dan Yuerong’s side with an apologetic face, “Why did you come? “With this kind of thing happening, Shen Wenhua hated that he had been careless. He had originally wanted to deal with it himself, but he never would have thought that the Qi family’s people would call Dan Yuerong over. Looking at his wife’s anxious face and bulging stomach, Shen Wenhua’s heart became more and more guilty. “Rong-er, I…”

“Laoye, you don’t have to say anything, I understand!” Originally she was still somewhat anxious, but looking at Shen Wenhua’s eyes, Dan Yuerong already knew Shen Wenhua’s att.i.tude.

“Haha, Shen furen came. Quickly sit, quickly sit!” When Qi laoye saw that Dan Yuerong had come, he finally let out a sigh of relief. To be honest, he had retained Shen Wenhua here, but Shen Wenhua ignored him and refused to listen to him. He also had no way!

Ai, it was all because of this niece that he felt embarra.s.sed. If he had known earlier, he would have never allowed her to come!

“Someone come, bring tea! It must have been exhausting for Shen furen to come. Shen furen,  rest a bit first!” Just a moment ago he had been trying to persuade Shen Wenhua, but Shen Wenhua had never yielded. Qi laoye now hoped that Dan Yuerong could yield, so as to avoid him not having the nerve to meet people in the future.

“Many thanks Qi laoye, but for such a thing to happen today, how would I have the mood to drink tea?” Now that she knew Shen Wenhua’s att.i.tude, Dan Yuerong had no reason to worry.

“Ai, this thing is also a misunderstanding. Who would have known that Shen laoye would walk over to my niece’s room? This, this is really…” It was strange for that person to be so careless,  how could they randomly lead a person there? “Now that this thing has happened, it also has to be handled, right? Otherwise, if this were to spread out, how would that be good?”

“Qi laoye I’ve already said, that place is where your household’s servants led me to, I thought it was your room and entered. I never would have thought it was Zhang xiaojie’s room. I’m very sorry about this, but just now, I did not see anything. Now Zhang xiaojie is crying for me to take responsibility, what is the meaning of this?” Just now when he entered, he could sense that something was wrong and quickly turned his body. He never would have thought that Zhang Xiangling would be so shameless and say that he saw her body. Shen Wenhua would never acknowledge this account!

“Shen laoye, your words are like this but a woman’s reputation is more valuable than life. Now that my poor niece’s body was seen by you, if you are not responsible, she can only hang her head and become a nun. Shen laoye, can you really be so cruel? If this thing were to spread out, both you and me would be at a disadvantage!” In the end, it was Shen Wenhua who had ruined another person’s reputation. If this were spread out,  although the Qi family would be affected, Shen Wenhua would also not be able to escape!

“Are you threatening me?” Listening to Qi laoye’s words, Shen Wenhua’s face immediately changed.

“Shen laoye, don’t misunderstand, laoye is only anxious. He also feels sorry for my niece!” Qi furen noticed that her laoye could not speak and quickly come out to mediate. Of course she did not want the two family’s relationship to become strained because of this matter.

As Qi furen explained, she gave Qi laoye a meaningful glance. Qi’s laoye also knew that he was a bit too anxious and quickly explained,“Y es, yes. That is not what I meant, wasn’t I just feeling anxious? Shen laoye, you must not take offense!”

“If that was not Qi laoye’s meaning then good. Today’s matter was nothing more than an accident. Only a few people know about this matter, if you and I don’t say anything and the servants in your household also show restraint, is it possible that this matter could be spread out? Or does Qi laoye want to take this opportunity to promote something?” Shen Wenhua certainly knew that he could not show weakness at this time, otherwise, his household would have one more person. How could he let down his wife and daughter?

“Shen laoye, how can you be like this?  With you like this, could it be that you do not want to take responsibility for this? My niece’s body was seen by you, how will she conduct herself in the future? If other people knew, how could she get married?” Qi laoye quickly stood up, this matter happened in his household, if it were not handled properly and it caused his wife’s older brother to resent him, how could that be good? His wife’s older brother was a minister in the government!

“Qi laoye, I just said that I did not see anything. Do you want to continuously splash dirty water on me?” He did not lower his guard but Shen Wenhua would have never imagined that this Zhang Xiangling would actually do this!

“Shen laoye, you…” Qi’s laoye was furious and almost angrily walked out. Fortunately, Qi furen promptly stopped him, “Laoye!” Qi laoye was a lacking individual, Qi furen could not put hope in Qi laoye. Smiling at Shen Wenhua now, she did not want this matter to end with no definite solution,“ Shen laoye, aren’t your words a bit excessive? Since ancient times, a woman’s reputation is bigger than heaven, are you really this cruel? My niece has talent and beauty, marrying her would certainly not be bad. For her to become a concubine for you is already a grievance. Do you still want to humiliate her?

Compared to Qi laoye, Qi furen’s words were much milder but also sparkling. Shen Wenhua looked at Qi furen’s unyielding apperance and knew that this matter was not good.  “A women’s reputation is important but I was only careless today, that’s it. What’s more, I did not see anything. Qi furen, why must you persistently grab and not let go? ” Wanting Shen Wenhua to marry Zhang Xiangling, it was absolutely impossible!

Everything happened today because he did not investigate and was schemed against. Such a scheming woman, he would definitely not allow her to enter Shen fu and stifle him!  

“Shen laoye, I’m not holding on without releasing. But apart from the several people present, there are still several maids. Can you guarantee that you can block their mouths? What’s more, my niece is not lacking, she is willing to become your concubine.  Is it possible that you are still willing to turn your back and abandon her?” The Qi household could not afford to lose this person, therefore, Qi furen had to let Zhang Xiangling enter the gates of Shen fu. “Shen furen, you are also a woman. Put yourself in her shoes, my niece is now in her prime but this happened. If this matter were spread out, how would you let her behave? We might as well let her become a nun so as to avoid her being met with people’s looks!” Qi furen finished speaking and wiped the teardrops from the corner of her eyes. She knew that since she could not get Shen Wenhua to do anything, Qi furen switched to Dan Yurong and played the sympathy card.

If Dan Yuerong really refused to accept Zhang Xiangling, then Dan Yuerong would appear jealous and cruel. After all, if this young woman were forced to become a nun by the other person, it would really be ruthless!  

“Qi furen, don’t worry. We will carefully discuss this matter.” Dan Yuerong was also unwilling to let Zhang Xiangling enter the fu, but now that Qi furen had said this, some of these words were really not easy for Dan Yuerong to handle.  She had to first think of a method to rea.s.sure the other person and then slowly solve it later!

However, Dan Yuerong was also very worried, she also had some complaints against Qi furen and Qi loaye in her heart. If it weren’t for them wanting Shen Wenhua to came today and their carelessness, how could such a thing happen? It almost affected Shen Wenhua’s reputation!

“How can I not feel anxious? My niece just cried so pitifully, I just let the maids go and look after her in fear that she would do something. How could I explain this to her father and mother?” Qi furen put down her handkerchief and her eyes were all red. At the moment, she could see that Shen Wenhua was not speaking and Dan Yuerong also had a concerned expression. Qi furen believed that this trick had workd and her heart felt a bit more at ease.  

“I can understand Qi furen’s mood, but this matter is not what my family’s laoye wants. In any case, we can not grievance Zhang xiaojie. She is still so young and will have several better prospects waiting for her. Wouldn’t it be better for Qi furen to carefully explain it to her?  If she agrees, we are willing to take this matter into our heart. In the future when she gets married, we can help financially, alright?” Share her husband with this other person, Dan Yuerong was not generous. Furthermore, this Zhang Xiangling had given Dan Yuerong a bad feeling from the first time they met. Of course Dan Yuerong was even more unwilling.  

Seeing Qi furen earnestly listening, Dan Yuerong pulled Qi furen and said words that were full of persuasion. ” Qi furen, you think about it.  Zhang xiaojie ‘s character and looks are all good, to become a lord’s concubine would grievance her. I have heard that there are several pretty good n.o.bel sons in Jingnan. Those Furen have mentioned this matter to me before, if Qi furen does not disagree, I would like to help Zhang xiaojie take a look at them…” The meaning of Dan Yuerong’s words was that she was willing to be a matchmaker. With her status as the second prefectural magistrate’s wife, the people she contacted would naturally be upper cla.s.s. Furthermore, with her as a matchmaker, of course they would be extremely talented people. This meant that Zhang Xiangling could climb to a higher status. As Qi furen listen to Dan Yuerong’s words she immediately relaxed a bit. Just as Dan Yuerong wanted to take it a step further someone interrupted. “Furen! Furen, it’s not good. Zhang xiaojie threw herself in the lake!”

“What did you say?” Qi furen was immediately frightened when she heard this and jumped. She suddenly was not able to deal with others and quickly stood up and immediately refused to take care of the others.  “Did I not let you all carefully look after her?  What is going on?”

“Furen, Zhang xiaojie said that she could not bear the humiliation and would rather prove her innocence by dying. Nubi, nubi could not stop her!” The maid was frightened and her complexion was very pale, she was afraid that Zhang Xiangling would do something.

“Quick, quickly take me to see!” Qi furen quickly left in fear that someone would die in her home. If that happened, this matter would stir up even more trouble! Dan Yuerong was also not at ease and followed her out. Naturally Shen Wenhua and Qi laoye also had to go, “Rong-er! You slow down, beware of your stomach!” Shen Wenhua carefully supported Dan Yuerong. Regarding the news about Zhang Xiangling throwing herself into the lake, he did not have any feelings.

Wasn’t the purpose of this act to force him to marry her? However, he would absolutely not marry this kind of scheming woman!

“Wenhua, you say this Zhang xiaojie …” If the other person did this and they still refused to let the other person enter the door, when the time came and this was spread out, she did not how other people would see it. Dan Yuerong was really worried.

“Don’t worry, she will not do it!” This person racked her brains to marry him, how could she easily die? The only feeling Shen Wenhua now had for Zhang Xiangling was disgust.

“Ai, for such a thing to happen, if it spreads out, how can that be good? Wenhua, in a while, don’t say anything. It is better for me to handle it! “Shen Wenhua’s public appraisal had been very good these past few years, they were all excellent for consecutive years. Otherwise, how would he have been able to sit on top as the second prefectural magistrate? If a scandal arose, his future would certainly be destroyed. Dan Yuerong did not want Shen Wenhua to destroy his future for her. So, when she was forced to do so, she would give in.

“Rong-er, you cannot be soft-hearted in this matter. This woman’s thoughts are deep, I also feel that this matter is very suspicious, I’m sure that it is related to her. If we really let her do as she wants, how could our home still be peaceful?”

“Wenhua, what do you mean?”

“There are some things I didn’t want to tell you before because I was worried that you would be anxious. But now that things have reached this stage it is not good for me to hide it…” Along the way, Shen Wenhua simply stated Zhang Xiangling’s words to him and also explained what happened in today’s matter. When Dan Yuerong heard it she was suddenly surprised, “does she really have these thoughts towards you?” Previously she was only guessing, but to hear Shen Wenhua explain it out of his own mouth, Dan Yuerong felt that Zhang Xiangling, this woman,  was truly vile!

“Isn’t it? Today, I clearly did not see her body but she still insisted. So much so that she even loudly called out to others, her goal was obvious. So Rong-er, you absolutely must not be soft-hearted this time, do you understand? I don’t want you and Shu-er to be schemed against by her in the future!”

“Previously, I thought you were justing using that as an excuse, I didn’t think it was really like this. This Zhang xiaojie, how could she have no sense of shame and do this kind of thing? Does she not know that this kind of thing will make her close relatives feel ashamed?”

“She is nothing more than a small concubine born daughter who wants to fly up to the top branch and act like a phoenix. She will not be able to accomplish anything, in a while we will see and can talk about it later!”

“Wenhua, I am well aware of the situation. With Zhang xiaojie’s character like this, I absolutely can not allow her to marry in!” Although Dan Yuerong was kind, she was not stupid. Zhang Xiangling’s actions had already violated her bottom line, how could she really allow the other person to marry over?

“If you understand then it’s fine.” Seeing that Dan Yuerong did not have those thoughts, Shen Wenhua breathed a sigh of relief. Along the way he thought about how to solve this problem perfectly, but he never would have thought that what they saw when they reached the lakeside would shock them all.

The winter lake’s water was very cold and Zhang Xiangling had tried her best. On such a cold day she had actually jumped down all because she wanted to use this matter to make a big deal and force Shen Wenhua to marry her. However, she never would have thought she would be saved by someone, moreover, it was a man! Even worse, her clothes had become messy because of the struggle in the water. She did not know whether the man did it intentionally or unintentionally, but her clothes had been taken off and now she only wearing one piece of inner clothes and was being held in the man’s arms. Zhang Xiangling had originally had the feeling of someone who had a card up their sleeve but now that feeling had been completely replaced by anger. “Who are you? What are you doing?” Coming to her senses, Zhang Xiangling pushed herself out of the man’s grasp. But, when she pushed herself away, her inner clothes became loose and revealed a small dudou. Zhang Xiangling tried to cover herself but she never would have thought that she would see people at this time!  

“ Aunt, Uncle, Shen laoye… Ah! Go away, go away! What do you want to do?” Fortunately, Zhang Xiangling was still sensible and knew to push the other person away and quickly tried to cover her body. This was to support her pale and weak image, tears also immediately began to fill her eyes, “I, I don’t know what’s going on. I, I don’t want to live!” Even though Zhang Xiangling had thick skin, she was just a fifteen-year-old girl. How could she be able to endure this kind of matter? She had no better option than to try to gain sympathy again to avoid people’s scorn!

She quickly stood up and ran towards the lake once again. Although the lake water was very cold, Zhang Xiangling knew that she only had one route to take today. 

“What are you doing? Isn’t it enough to humiliate yourself like this?” When Qi laoye saw Zhang Xiangling’s appearance, he felt that he had no respect and his face flushed with anger. He hated that he could not send this niece back quickly!

“You all are still slow to pull her back? Is it possible that you all want her to jump into the lake again?” Qi furen was also angry, when she saw Zhang Xiangling’s disheveled appearance her face flushed with anger. She really hoped that Zhang Xiangling would quickly disappear to avoid making a disgrace!  

“Wuwu, don’t stop me. I do not want to live. I do not want to live…” Crying, Zhang Xiangling tried to break free, but she had just jumped into the lake and her body wasn’t very strong. She didn’t have much strength, how could she break free?

How could things be fine now? Her body had been seen by another man and was even touched a moment ago, how could she still marry Shen Wenhua? Hadn’t all her painstaking efforts been wasted today?

“Alright, you stop making a fuss, shut up!” Qi furen felt a headache coming, but unfortunately, Shen Wenhua still refused to let her off this time. “Qi furen, Zhang xiaojie  has now been seen by so many people, is it possible that I still need to take responsibility?” Shen Wenhua’s words did not give any respect, Zhang Xiangling’s face immediately became white when she heard them and her body shook fiercely. When Qi furen herd them she was somewhat disturbed. But this situation had been seen by so many people today, what else could she say?

“Qi furen, just a moment ago in a moment of desperation, this small scholar acted impudently. Although this incident happened suddenly, this small scholar touched Zhang xiaojie ‘s body. There is a difference between men and women, this small scholar is willing to take responsibility!” The scholar who had rescued Zhang Xiangling was unwilling to be outdone and immediately knelt. After such a grandiose performance, what else could Qi furen say?

Touching her head because of her headache, Qi furen quickly exploded in anger. With so many eyes watching, could Qi furen really still force Shen Wenhua to marry Zhang Xiangling?

“You get up first, we will discuss this thing later! ”

“No! Qi furen if you don’t promise, this small scholar will not get up! Even though this small scholar already has a wife, I am a responsible person. No matter what, this small scholar will not abandon Zhang xiaojie .”

“You…”When Zhang Xiangling first heard that the other person wanted to marry her she was very dissatisfied, but in these circ.u.mstances, she also could not say anything. However, now that she heard that the other person already had a wife, how could Zhang Xiangling not speak, “I won’t marry you!” This person was only a scholar and did not have any achievements, how could she possibly become this person’s concubine?  

“Zhang xiaojie, just now in the water this small scholar committed many offenses and also touched your skin. Zhang xiaojie rest a.s.sured, I will be good to you later!” The scholar finished speaking and looked somewhat bashful, he never would have thought that such a good thing would come to him.

When he recalled the note that suddenly appeared when he was walking a moment ago, that told him that a good thing would happen here, the scholar was filled with grat.i.tude.

The woman in front of him was an official Xiaojie, although she was only a concubine born daughter, he had heard that she was favored. When he married the other person, would he still have to worry about achievements in the future? What’s more, he still had gotten money. Wasn’t this killing two birds with one stone?

“You, you are speaking nonsense!” Zhang Xiangling’s anger had erupted. Pointing at the scholar, she really did not think that there would be a person with such a thick face in this world!

“Zhang xiaojie, don’t feel embarra.s.sed. Just now we all saw this small scholar carrying you ash.o.r.e. Zhang xiaojie, I know I wronged you but you can rest a.s.sured that I will treat you well!” The scholar spoke with sincerity, Zhang Xiangling’s breathless lungs wanted to explode, “You…”

“Alright Xiangling, don’t say any more. I’ve got my own opinion on this matter!” Qi furen could not allow people to see a joke anymore. Now that this kind of thing had happened,  Zhang Xiangling could not marry Shen Wenhua. Qi furen would certainly not allow Zhang Xiangling to make a fuss!

“Aunt, I…”

“Shut up!” giving Zhang Xiangling a warning look, Qi furen did not want this useless niece to really ruin the Qi family’s reputation. Because of Qi furen’s reaction,  Zhang Xiangling knew that it would be hard for her to escape this time.  In her mind, she immediately began to panic, “No! Shen laoye you save me!  You also saw my body, you can’t ignore me!” Zhang Xiangling didn’t care about the others at this moment, she had to ask Shen Wenhua for help. She mistakenly believed that Shen Wenhua would see her pitiful appearance and help her, but she never would have thought that her previous actions had already made Shen Wenhua very angry, “Zhang xiaojie can’t speak nonsense,  when did I see you?”

“You, you can’t do this to me! ”

“Alright, I still have things to do. Qi laoye, Qi furen, Rong-er and I will say goodbye to you first and visit you on another day!”

“This is also good. For this kind of thing to happen, we’ve let Shen laoye see a joke. The matter from a moment ago when I did not say anything, I hope Shen laoye will not take offense. I was also forced…” The trouble that Zhang Xiangling had stirred up had turned into a big joke. When Qi furen thought of how she wanted to force Shen Wenhua to marry Zhang Xiangling a moment ago, her heart was very empty. She could not wrong Shen Wenhua and accompanied him with a smile in fear that Shen Wenhua would take offense.

“I understand. Qi furen, I hope you will handle this matter well so it will not affect the friendship between our  two families.” Qi furen understood Shen Wenhua’s meaning, this time he would not tolerate Qi furen saying ‘No’, ” Shen laoye do not worry, I understand. “

“No, don’t! Aunt, you can’t do this to me!”After listening to the dialogue between the two people, Zhang Xiangling vigorously resisted, but in the end, she had a thin and weak body. She had been soaked in cold water for so long, how could she bear a blow now?

“Enough, help Zhang xiaojie back to her room, I will deal with this matter in a moment!”

“No! Aunt don’t…” Zhang Xiangling felt anxious and immediately felt her surroundings go black and fainted. However, her fainting did not attract much of a reaction, Qi furen did not seem to notice and only continued to smile at Shen Wenhua and Dan Yuerong, “Shen laoye, Shen furen, I will see you off! ”

“No need, it could be a.s.sumed that Qi furen still has many things to handle. We will not disturb you from handling family affairs, goodbye!” Shen Wenhua’s att.i.tude let Qi furen know that if she did not handle this matter satisfactorily, the friendship between the two families would be destroyed. Qi furen really hated Zhang Xiangling’s meddling. but she could only laugh, “Then, alright. I will pay a visit to apologize another day, I have truly wronged you today!”

“Qi furen, you are busy!” Supporting Dan Yuerong and leaving,  although Shen Wenhua never would have thought things would turn out this way, this also solved his troubles, Shen Wenhua was very happy.

Dan Yuerong could  also breathe easier, when she saw Qi furen’s expression from a moment ago, she knew that she did not need to worry about this matter, “Wenhua, let’s go find Shu-er!”

“En, alright!” The two people prepared to go find Shen Jingshu but saw a little girl heading their way. Noticing the two people, the little girl started running faster, “Dad, Mom!”

“Haha, Shu-er, why did you come over?”

“I heard of something and come to see! “Looking In the direction of the courtyard in front of her, Shen Jingshu’s eyes had a slight sly expression.

“There is nothing, let’s go. Shu-er,  let’s go home!” They could not let their daughter know about this matter, Shen Wenhua and Dan Yuerong had always been very protective of Shen Jingshu, of course they did not want Shen Jingshu to know about this thing.

“Alright, let’s go home, hahaha…” Seeing the embarra.s.sed expressions on Shen Wenhua and Dan Yuerong’s face, Shen Jingshu felt relieved. She held both Dan Yuerong and Shen Wenhua’s hands and the three family members happily left.

When Dan Yuerong and Shen Jingshu arrived they were very worried, but when they left they were actually very happy. However, Zhang Xiangling was very unhappy.

Even though she had fainted, things could not be changed. When she woke up, Zhang Xiangling saw Qi furen’s cold expression,“ Aunt, aunt save me. I don’t want to marry that person and become his concubine!” Zhang Xiangling had always been proud and arrogant, otherwise, how would she have taken a liking to Shen Wenhua? She’d always wanted to marry a person with a high status, how could she be willing to become the concubine of a scholar who did not have any achievements?

“Aunt I beg you, daddy let me come to you in Jingnan so that you could look for a good marriage for me. If daddy knew that you made me become a scholar’s concubine he would be very angry!” Qi furen did not say anything and continued to stare at her, Zhang Xiangling had a slightly guilty conscience, “ Aunt, I’m also an official’s daughter, how could I marry a person who has no achievements? Eve more, become his concubine? If other people found out, in the future, what would they think of us?”

No matter what, she could not marry this person, absolutely not!

Zhang Xiangling thought of many arguments and pointed out the powerful ones, but,  she never would have thought that Qi furen would not speak. Zhang Xiangling’s voice became smaller and smaller and her heart was getting more and more unsettled. Looking at Qi furen’s ice cold expression, it seemed as if Qi furen did not recognize her. For no reason, Zhang Xiangling’s heart filled with fear, “Aunt…”

“Don’t call me aunt. I don’t have a shameless niece like you!”

“Aunt, I was also forced. How could I have known that person would be so shameless and in the name of saving me would actually philander me? And to make me become his concubine, how could he be a match? How could I become a concubine?”

“You do not want to be a concubine, then why did you act this way today?”

“Aunt…”

“I already said not to call me aunt! ”

“I…” Zhang Xiangling wanted to say something, but when she saw Qi furen’s expression that showed she understood everything, Zhang Xiangling suddenly became timid and could only kneel down and plead. “ Aunt save me, I don’t want to become a concubine!”

“Weren’t you trying to become Shen laoye’s concubine? Now that the person has changed, don’t you want to become a concubine? Who do you think you are, can you choose anyone?”

“Aunt!”

“Shut up!” If it wasn’t for her older brother, Qi furen really wished she could seal Zhang Xiangling’s mouth. She now looked at Zhang Xiangling with disgust, “ You should have known that it would be this way when you schemed against Shen laoye, you should have expected these consequences. Now, you can only suffer the consequences of your actions. I have already written a letter to elder brother to inform him of everything, you properly reflect is this room for the next several days and wait for a reply from elder brother. I will prepare for your marriage with that scholar!”

“Aunt, you can’t do this to me! How is that person a match?”

“How is it not a match? You have already been intimate, didn’t you make a disturbance saying you wanted to marry Shen laoye and become his concubine? But Shen laoye did not see your body, someone else did instead, how are you unwilling?”

“ Aunt, if you do this, are you not afraid of being criticized by others? If you marry off your niece like this, aren’t you afraid that when other people find out, my little cousins will not be able to behave with integrity later?” This matter had created a lot of trouble, the Qi household would also be affected. Zhang Xiangling did not believe that Qi furen would really do it!

“You don’t have to worry about this, if you were not the Zhang family’s daughter, then everything would be easier.” Watching Zhang Xiangling’s extreme impudence, Qi furen lost her last bit of patience.

“Aunt, what do you mean?”

“I already said that I do not have a shameless niece like you, I’m not your aunt. Do you actually believe that with this kind of thing happening elder brother will still tolerate you? Come to your senses!”

“What are you all doing?” After listening to Qi furen’s words, Zhang Xiangling could not believe it, she would never have imagined that these people would treat her this way!

“What they want to do, you probably also understand. You all must carefully watch her, if you let her out of this room, be careful of your head!”

“Yes, Furen!”

After Qi furen finished giving instructions, she did not even glance at Zhang Xiangling before leaving. Zhang Xiangling knew that if Qi furen really left, she would really be finished. She quickly chased after her, “Aunt, you cannot do this to me! ”

” Aunt, no! Aunt, father can not do this to me!”

” Aunt, I beg you, I know I was wrong. Please, please spare me!”

” Aunt, I really don’t want to become that person’s concubine!”

……

She pleaded bitterly but no matter what Zhang Xiangling said, Qi furen was determined to let people watch her. Qi furen was a bit jittery because she was worried that Qi laoye would be cold toward her because of this incident and she still had to confront her older brother’s anger. Qi furen hated that she could not kill Zhang Xiangling immediately, but how would that help her?

Zhang Xiangling could only watch as Qi furen left and ultimately cried until she was mute. The help she begged for did not come, Zhang Xiangling really regretted that she took this risk!

However, this world had no medicine for regrets, Zhang laoye’s reply came a few days later. Knowing that Zhang Xiangling had done such a thing really hampered Zhang family’s face, as a result,  Zhang laoye and Qi furen had a good discussion. They then said that Zhang Xiangling was seriously ill, and later announced Zhang Xiangling’s death. Regarding this first scandal, it was sealed up tight by Qi furen. Ultimately, after Zhang Xiangling died, she was buried without a trace.

The scholar naturally got a large sum of money from Qi furen and had disappeared from Jiangnan since then. As for where he went, no one would know.

This matter was quickly ended under Qi furen’s high-pressure policy, no information was leaked. When Shen Jingshu learned of everything she could not help but sigh, although she had expected that Qi furen would definitely take action, she did not think that Qi furen would be so heartless!

However, this was also right. If Qi furen were not a determined person, how would she have been able to help Qi laoye sit in a second ranked official position in the past life? Everyone knew that Qi laoye was a hopeless fool!

“Xiaojie, Furen called you to come over!” Chun Mei looked at Shen Jingshu and did not know why, but what happened at Qi fu that day, she always felt that it was related to Shen Jingshu. Especially when she let someone go outside the residence and throw out a note and silver, Chun Mei felt very suspicious. But these days Shen Jingshu’s expression had been very calm, Chun Mei was truly a bit uncertain.

“Haha, good! I just happened to want to go and talk with mom!” It wasn’t that she didn’t feel Chun Mei’s suspicion toward her these past several days, but Shen Jingshu was still young, it was not convenient to do some things and even more inconvenient to let others know. If it weren’t for her being too young, she would be very suspicious. She feared that if people knew, she would not have been able to let Chun Mei go. However, this matter had been resolved satisfactorily, Shen Jingshu was very happy.

Yes, that’s right. The scholar was indeed sent a message by Shen Jingshu. When she was at Qi fu she had learned the ins and outs of the matter, of course Shen Jingshu wouldn’t let Zhang Xiangling’s scheme succeed. Therefore, she quietly sent people to go tell Zhang Xiangling’s father to oppose this matter to make Zhang Xiangling come up with the plan to hurt herself to gain sympathy. Later, she had written a note and let Chun Mei deliver it to the outer courtyard because she knew that there was a scholar living there. He was temporarily relying on Qi laoye’s help, he was treacherous and greedy.

By knowing the scholar’s nature, Shen Jingshu knew that the other person would not let this opportunity slip by. So, she had given him a note and some silver, it was only natural that he would go. Following this matter,  of course she looked forward to its development, Zhang Xiangling paid the price for her own greed and schemes, and that scholar also went far away. This was very good, otherwise, when that scholar bullied a peasant woman later and made that peasant woman commit suicide,  wouldn’t that be harming others?

……

Shen Jingshu was very satisfied with this result. To resolve this problem with Zhang Xiangling, she was very happy, her mood had been pretty good these past several days. Now that the New Year had already past, she thought about starting school and was naturally happier.

……

In an instant, it was time for Master Hui’s school to open. Now that the New Year had pa.s.sed the weather was still cold but Shen Jingshu, who could now attend school, was very happy.

“Xiaojie, why did you get up so early? It’s still early, you can sleep for a little more!” Shen Jingshu had always dawdled in bed a bit, but today she had gotten up early. Chun Xiao knew that Shen Jingshu was anxious!

“Today is the first day of school, I can not be late.”

“Haha, Xiaojie is right, if that’s the case then hurry and freshen up. In a while, you must still go and eat with Furen!”

“En!” Going to school today, Shen Jingshu did not want to show off on the first day so she only wore an almost new jacket. It was simple but elegant and blue, the top was embroidered with little colorful flowers. She appeared cute and elegant, Chun Mei had skillfully combed her hair. Although she had only used a gold hair ornament, this gold hair ornament was very cute. It had a pair of jade birds and a good looking ta.s.sel, when Shen Jingshu walked it sparkled, it was really innocent and cute!

……

“Mom! “Cheerfully going to look for Dan Yuerong, Dan Yuerong had already washed her face and rinsed her mouth and was now waiting. When she saw Shen Jingshu’s appearance, Dan Yuerong could not help but hold Shen Jingshu in her arms,” Haha, our Shu-er is growing up, you are getting cuter and cuter! “Looking at her daughter’s face, it looked very good. It had big eyes, a small straight nose, and pink,  tender cheeks and lips. She really seemed like a fairy or a girl made of jade, could a person not like her?

“Haha, good morning mom!”

“Today is your first day of school, you can’t be late.”

“I will not mom, I woke up very early today!”

“En, Shu-er is obedient, eat first!”

“En!” Obediently eating her meal, Shen Jingshu looked at Dan Yuerong’s increasingly growing belly and was very happy. Although she had not found the source of the Shen family’s destruction in the previous life, Shen Jingshu believed that she could still change the past, wasn’t her mother’s stomach proof?

She would be able to  meet her little brother very soon!

Thinking of that soft, doughy child, Shen Jingshu was very happy. She was accustomed to being alone, she really wanted to have more relatives!

“Mom, I will eat and then I’ll go first!” Happy, Shen Jingshu was smiling a lot more now. Dan Yuerong looked at Shen Jingshu and pulled her to fix her clothes and hair ornament, “Wait a moment, don’t be anxious. In a while, mom will go with you!”

“Mom it is not necessary, I can go by myself.” Dan Yuerong’s belly was much bigger now, Shen Jingshu did not want Dan Yuerong to suffer.  

“This is your first day of school, I don’t feel at ease. I must see you off.”

“Mom, I can!”

“Be obedient. Liu Zhu, is the carriage ready?”

“It is ready Furen!”

“Mom……” Shen Jingshu did not antic.i.p.ate that Dan Yuerong would go. She had never listened to Dan Yuerong before when she mentioned it and thought that Dan Yuerong did not have this intention. Seeing that Dan Yuerong had a firm att.i.tude now, Shen Jingshu could not do anything.

“This yatou, Mom is all right now. I also need to go out and walk around. Alright let’s go, you can not be late!” Today was her daughter’s first day of school, Dan Yuerong certainly wanted to personally drop her off.

“Then, alright! “Obiedently letting Dan Yuerong pull her out, Shen Jingshu knew that in Dan Yuerong’s eyes she was still only a small child, for Dan Yuerong to be anxious was also reasonable. She stopped resisting so as to avoid Dan Yuerong worrying at home.

Forget it, in any case, it was good for her mom to go out and walk around, they just had to be very careful on the road.

Seeing that Dan Yuerong had already prepared the carriage and that everything in the carriage was completely prepared, Shen Jingshu was able to relax. “Mom, you sit down!”

“En, Shu-er be obedient. Come, sit beside mom!” The inside of the carriage was very cozy, it had thick seats and a hot furnace so that it would not be cold. Shen Jingshu cautiously leaned against Dan Yuerong’s side. When Dan Yuerong noticed this she felt that her child was becoming increasingly more sensible but could not resist giving some instructions, “Shu-er, you must be obedient at school. School is not like home, there are many rules. Master Hui is very strict, you must endure the hardships temporarily.” She originally wanted her daughter to study hard, but knowing Master Hui’s strict requirements, it was inevitable that Dan Yuerong would worry.

In the end, her daughter was too young. She was only five years old. Ai, did she send her daughter off to learn too early?

“Mom, you don’t worry, I understand.” Knowing that Dan Yuerong was not at ease about her, Shen Jingshu could only give a clever response. When she finally arrived at the academy, Dan Yuerong took Shen Jingshu and solomly handed her off to Master Hui. Shen Jingshu knew that her mother was originally too loving towards her former self, “Master Hui my daughter is somewhat naughty and not sensible, if she does something wrong at the academy, I hope that Master Hui will be very forgiving.” As Dan Yuerong presented her gift, she could not help but say the words she head pondered earnestly over.  

Master Hui Master saw Dan Yuerong Yan like this and smiled a bit more, “I can see that this child is a smart person, in the future she will certainly be a capable person. Shen furen rest a.s.sured, I will certainly carefully teach her!”

“If it’s like this then I can be at ease. If there are any matters later, I still hope that Master Hui will inform me. My daughter will have to depend on Master Hui.”

“This is what I should do.” Master Hui was also a bit fond of Shen Jingshu. During the New Year, when Shen Jingshu accompanied Dan Yuerong to deliver her New Year’s gift, she had also been given a small gift. Although it was not precious it showed kind intention, Master Hui was very happy. Even more with the several times they had come in contact with each other, Master Hui had found that Shen Jingshu was actually very smart. Further, her temperament was different from other children. Master Hui had always had good insight and was also fond of gifted children, it was only natural that she was becoming increasingly more fond of Shen Jingshu.  

“Then I will have to trouble Master Hui.” After seeing Master Hu receive the gift and her kindness towards Shen Jingshu, Dan Yuerong could be at ease. She was preparing to go when she noticed Qi furen and Qi Xueyan coming over. Seeing Dan Yuerong, Qi furen’s face quickly became a bit uncomfortable but she quickly covered up, “Haha, Shen furen, you also came?” They could originally be considered close friends but after experiencing these several matters, seeing each other was a bit awkward. Qi furen really hated Zhang Xiangling!

“En, this is Shu-er’s first time at school, I had to drop her off!” Compared to Qi furen’s awkwardness, Dan Yuerong was a lot better and generously went along with Qi furen. It seemed as if everything was the same, but Qi furen could not overcome her shame, “Haha, we have not seen each other in several days but Jingshu has actually become a bit taller and more beautiful. Jingshu have you missed me and Xueyan?” Turing to look at Shen Jingshu, Qi furen felt that Dan Yuerong’s beaming smile was a bit of an eyesore.

“Haha, Qi furen, Xueyan, you came. I was wondering why I had not seen you two yet!” Smiling as she called out to them, Shen Jingshu perfectly acted like she was ignorant. When Qi furen saw Shen Jingshu this way she became much more relaxed, “Haha, in the future you and Xueyan will learn together, if you don’t understand something, you can ask Xueyan for guidance. If you missed Xueyan, you can also come to our house to play. Do you know?”

“En! Alright, Qi furen!” Obediently responding, Shen Jingshu looked at Qi furen’s artificial mask and felt nauseated. However, she could only accompany them with a smiling face, she still could not beat anyone’s face, right?

“Haha, this child is very cute!” After saying a few more words, Qi furen also spoke to Master Hui and gave her a gift. Finally saying a few more words, she left with Dan Yuerong. There demeanour was still as intimate as before but Shen Jingshu knew that  Qi furen, because of Zhang Xiangling’s matter, was afraid that they would have some resentment towards her and even held some resentment towards them because of that matter. After all, besides the people in the Qi household and that scholar, wasn’t their family of three the only other people who knew about that matter?

However, it did not matter. In any case, she did not intend to fix the relationship with the Qi household in this life anyway. If it weren’t for the purpose of clarifying matters from her past life, would she still need to maintain this false peaceful relationship with these people?  

In the previous life, her daddy died miserably and the people of the Qi household could certainly not escape being related to that matter. . Otherwise, out of so many people, how would Qi laoye  be capable of replacing her father’s position that year?  

Now, when she thought about it, Shen Jingshu had many doubts but she was temporarily powerless and could not do anything. Therefore, she still very much needed the Qi household, this chess piece!

Smiling as she watched Dan Yuerong board the carriage and leave, Shen Jingshu looked at Qi Xueyan eyes that  could not conceal her disgust. Sighing internally, in the end, the other person was still too young and could not conceal her inner thoughts. Shen Jingshu cheerfully pulled the other person’s hand, “Haha, Xueyan, long time no see.  Did you miss me?