freenovelworld Chapter 246 Can't Wait Until Then
Chapter 246 Can't Wait Until Then
When Shen Shuyi left Jing'an Courtyard, he met Qin Xuerong and Shen Jingyu in front of the door.
It has to be said that Qin Xuerong is quite adaptable. Now that she has been stripped of her power as the head of the household, she has also taken off her dignified and gorgeous clothes and dressed rather simply, giving off a sense of elegance and gentleness.
Shen Jingyu's hair was combed very high, neatly and delicately, surrounded by pearls and jade. Her beautiful eyes were full of affection, like autumn water, but there was a dignified and calm look between her brows, and there was nothing wrong with her every move.
"Hello, mother, big sister." Shen Shuyi took the initiative to salute.
Qin Xuerong smiled softly when she saw Shen Shuyi, "Sister Yi is here to visit your grandmother, too."
"Yes, but grandma has just gone to bed, so I'm afraid I won't see mother again now." Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice.
Qin Xuerong paused and said, "I came at a bad time, but I just wanted to send some medicine to my mother. If it's unfortunate, I'll come back later."
"My mother's filial piety is commendable. My grandmother will always be happy if she knows about it." Shen Shuyi said with a smile.
Qin Xuerong's smile grew even wider, but it didn't reach her eyes. She smiled and said, "It's better than you trying to please your grandmother and father."
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "Mother, you are too kind. Shuyi is far inferior to my elder sister."
Shen Jingyu spoke softly, "I just returned home not long ago. Second sister, come and visit me when you are free. No matter what, mother embezzled the dowry of the former wife without permission, which is always wrong to you. I received a headdress from Madam Anguo a few days ago, and I will give it to you as compensation. Sister, please don't refuse it."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "I dare not accept the gift from Madam Anguo. Besides, I have no intention of blaming my mother. My mother has been in charge of the family for many years. I think it is difficult for others to understand the hardships. Although Shuyi does not understand, he knows that my mother must have no choice."
Shen Jingyu shook her head and said, "If it's wrong, it's wrong. Second sister, there's no need to excuse mother."
Shen Shuyi exchanged a few more pleasantries with her before leading his people away.
Yu Ping followed behind Shen Shuyi and whispered, "I didn't expect that the eldest lady would apologize in person."
Jin Zhu sneered, "What's the point of apologizing? She wants to use the things that Madam Anguo sent to compensate Miss. It's obvious that she is not sincere. How unreasonable must Miss be to dare to accept it."
"Madam Anguo is the cousin of Concubine Jing, who is one of the Four Concubines and the biological mother of the Eighth Prince. The fact that Madam Anguo can give jewelry to Shen Jingyu shows that Concubine Jing also likes her very much." Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice.
"Then what Madam Anguo gave is equivalent to what Concubine Jing gave. If Miss really accepted this gift and told Concubine Jing about it, she would definitely be displeased with you." Jinzhu frowned.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Smart."
Yu Ping was puzzled and asked, "So does this young lady want to send it or not?"
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "It doesn't matter whether she wants to give it or not. What matters is whether I will accept it. If I don't accept it, it will seem that I am not generous enough, and she is sincere. If I accept it, it will be that I am ignorant and will be disliked by Concubine Jing."
Jin Zhu couldn't help but say, "Isn't life tiring for Miss? You have to think of so many twists and turns to make amends, and you have to show off your reputation everywhere!"
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were cold, and she said calmly: "For her, reputation is the most important thing now."
Especially at this time when Shen Jingzhen and Shen Jinglin got into trouble one after another.
Shen Shuyi was still thinking to himself. Judging from Madam Anguo's attitude, Concubine Jing was satisfied with Shen Jingyu. Now she had not settled down yet, probably because she was still not satisfied with Shen Jingyu's family background.
After all, the Qin family is not prominent enough. Although the Shen family is acceptable, they are not the first choice for the prince's wife. Moreover, this matter has always been coordinated by the Qin family, and Shen Jingchuan's attitude is still ambiguous.
Based on her understanding of her father, Shen Jingchuan might not have made up his mind yet. After all, marrying the Eighth Prince would be tantamount to taking sides, and Emperor Qianwu was currently in his prime, and when choosing a prince at this time, one had to consider the emperor's favor.
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On the other hand, after Shen Shuyi left, Qin Xuerong asked to see Old Madam Shen. As expected, she was rejected, so she asked someone to pass on the food box she brought.
Ever since the accident, Old Madam Shen didn't want to see her again.
She came to the house several times, but was always turned down. Only when Sister Yu was with her did the old lady give her some face.
Thinking of Shen Shuyi, Qin Xuerong's eyes were filled with hatred, as if they were poisoned and gloomy. Even the hand that was holding Shen Jingyu's arm tightened uncontrollably.
Shen Jingyu comforted her, "Mother, please be patient for a while. A gentleman's revenge is never too late. Now that my second sister is in the limelight, we should stay away from her."
As Qin Xuerong walked away, she said bitterly, "Sister Zhen was sent to the manor, and Brother Lin is being sent to join the army by your father. Brother An's reputation was ruined by her, and you were overshadowed by her at the banquet. How can I swallow this anger in my heart!"
Shen Jingyu looked calm and said seriously, "It's not a bad thing for mother to be silent for a while. Mother, do you know why you have been defeated repeatedly in fighting with Second Sister in just a few months?"
Qin Xuerong saw that she was serious, so she stopped and looked at her: "Why?"
"Because you are in the light, and my second sister is in the dark, the enemy is in the dark and I am in the light, so we are naturally passive everywhere. Now that mother has gone silent, it is convenient for us to turn light into darkness, and my second sister can no longer predict our actions."
Hearing this, Qin Xuerong remained silent for a long time, then sighed and said slowly, "You are right, but it is my mother who has implicated you."
Shen Jingyu said in a gentle voice: "Mother, there is no need to rush. At worst, her marriage will eventually fall into the hands of you and father, and the Eighth Prince will not be affected by these outside influences to me."
Qin Xuerong's face darkened as she shook her head and said, "But I can't wait until then."
If we have to wait for Shen Shuyi's marriage, it must be after Yu Jie'er, and Yu Jie'er's marriage naturally cannot be sloppy. If she can really marry the prince, the wedding date will not be too close.
How could she wait until then?
Shen Jingyu's eyes were calm, and she said in a deep voice: "But speaking of which, mother really shouldn't have touched Zhao Derong's dowry. You don't lack money, so why covet those pearls and jades and leave a handle for nothing."
Speaking of this, Qin Xuerong felt a little embarrassed, but still felt very upset.
She never imagined that Nanny Wang was so unreliable, and she never imagined that she would give birth to an ungrateful person!
What's more, Zhao Derong is dead, and her children are no different from dead people in her eyes. Naturally, she will regard those things as her own.
Who would have thought that Shen Shuyi would come back halfway.
Thinking of this, Qin Xuerong looked at Shen Jingyu and whispered, "Do you know about the plan your aunt mentioned before?"
Shen Jingyu's expression remained unchanged, and she said in a gentle voice, "I know a little."
"Do you think it is feasible?" Qin Xuerong asked more anxiously after hearing this.
Shen Jingyu said calmly: "Whether it is feasible or not, I have to wait until I personally meet the person my aunt mentioned. Even if it is feasible, I have to think long and hard and plan carefully."