freenovelworld Chapter 243 I won't make things difficult for my father
Chapter 243 I won't make things difficult for my father
As if worried that Shen Shuyi would be dissatisfied, Shen Jingchuan hurriedly said: "Your brother did make a big mistake this time, but on the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and as a father, I can't just watch him die..."
"Of course, it is wrong for him to embezzle your dowry without permission. Your father has collected 10,000 taels of silver and added it to your dowry as compensation for you."
Shen Shuyi remained silent, and Shen Jingchuan said again: "The mansion is heavily in debt now, and we really can't come up with more money, otherwise..."
Seeing that it was almost time, Shen Shuyi interrupted in a gentle voice: "Dad, Lin Ge'er is also my brother."
This one sentence made Shen Jingchuan stunned for a while, and all his previous uneasiness disappeared.
Shen Shuyi looked at him and said softly, "Although Lin Ge'er made a mistake, it was mostly due to improper upbringing. I believe he is not a bad person by nature, but he is too naive. You are right. The swords on the battlefield are blind, and even in the military camp, it is not so easy to get along. How can I watch him die?"
Shen Jingchuan opened his mouth for a long while, then said softly: "You repay evil with kindness in this way, which really... makes your father ashamed."
Shen Shuyi curled his eyes and said in a gentle voice: "Dad governs the area and works for the court. I don't know how many people he has helped. He is a rare good official. The chaos at home is also caused by you being too busy. Besides, who would have thought of mother..."
Shen Shuyi didn't say anything else, but Shen Jingchuan heard it clearly.
Speaking of Qin Xuerong, Shen Jingchuan's expression became more serious: "Your mother has been reflecting on her mistakes. Apart from serving the old lady and taking care of the children every day, she has never taken care of other affairs in the mansion."
Seeing him defending Qin Xuerong, Shen Shuyi knew that Qin Xuerong's recent attitude had played some role.
What's more, the Qin family somehow managed to reach some kind of cooperation with Shen Jingchuan, which softened his attitude a lot.
Shen Shuyi lowered her eyes and said softly, "I know my mother works hard, but the way she did it really makes me sad..."
Faced with this sentence, Shen Jingchuan was speechless for a moment.
After all, it was an indisputable fact that Qin Xuerong embezzled the dowry left by Shu Yi's mother. If it weren't for Shen Jinglin's trouble this time, he didn't even know how long he would have been kept in the dark.
Shen Jingchuan sighed and said softly, "After all, it's your father's fault that you have been wronged."
Shen Shuyi said again: "It doesn't matter if my daughter suffers some grievances, but when I think of my brother, my daughter can't help but worry."
When talking about his once brilliant son, Shen Jingchuan was in a trance for a moment.
"Dad, my brother has lost interest in life since the accident. I wonder if we can hire a master to teach him. Even though he can no longer serve as an official in the court, he has always liked these things..."
Shen Jingchuan frowned instinctively, showing some resistance.
But before he could finish his words, he met Shen Shuyi's sparkling eyes.
Her eyes were clear and bright, full of anticipation and nervousness. She didn't know how much courage it took for her to say these words in front of him.
"Your brother..."
Before Shen Jingchuan finished speaking, Shen Shuyi interrupted him softly, "Shuyi doesn't know what mistake my brother made, but I feel that even though Brother Lin made such a big mistake and caused a lot of trouble in the city, my father couldn't bear to blame him. What kind of heinous mistake did my brother make to be deprived of everything?"
This one sentence could not be considered a question, it just seemed to express confusion, but it left Shen Jingchuan speechless.
Yeah...what on earth did Brother Han do wrong?
Is he really wrong?
In the final analysis, it was only because he had offended the Third Prince...
Shen Shuyi did not urge him anymore. She knew that Shen Jingchuan was struggling and weighing the pros and cons.
If he cannot get this opportunity for his brother at this moment when he is full of shame, then he can only move Shen Jingchuan by offering greater benefits.
Shen Shuyi's words left Shen Jingchuan unable to respond for a long time.
Shen Shuyi lowered her eyes, took a half step back, bowed to Shen Jingchuan and said, "My daughter knows that money is hard to come by in the mansion, father, you don't have to feel indebted to me. I am already satisfied that I can get back my mother's dowry, and I will never embarrass you in the future."
The estrangement and disappointment were visible to the naked eye, and the former father turned into a father in an instant.
For a moment, Shen Jingchuan couldn't explain the feeling in his heart.
Shen Shuyi laughed at himself: "Shuyi knows that I am not loved by my father, so I shouldn't make such an impolite request, and I shouldn't expect to gain my father's trust and protection. But when I think of my brother, I can't help feeling unfair."
"Don't worry, father. I will never make things difficult for you again in the future. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." Shen Shuyi said nothing more. After bowing to Shen Jingchuan, she turned and left without waiting for him to speak.
Shen Jingchuan looked at her back and frowned.
It has been a turbulent time recently, and the Shen family has offended countless people. If Shen Shuhan were to show up again at this time, I'm afraid it would make the Third Prince unhappy again.
only……
Thinking about how he, like everyone else, suspected Shen Shuyi of cheating and filling in the gaps at the birthday banquet, and thinking about how Qin Xuerong and Shen Jinglin had swallowed up the dowry left by Zhao Derong, Shen Jingchuan felt bad.
"Master, Madam went into the kitchen and made some pastries and had them sent to you." The long-time attendant spoke in a low voice.
These days, Qin Xuerong looked obedient, but in fact, all her attention was on Shen Jingchuan.
Regardless of whether Shen Jingchuan responded or not, she would still start cooking, just like a newly married woman who was looking forward to her husband every day.
After all, her power was taken away and she couldn't get it back in a short time, so she had to win back the man's heart.
Shen Jingchuan glanced at the few things he liked in the food box, but he didn't have much appetite: "Send it back to her so that she doesn't have to worry about it."
The long-time servant lowered his head and said yes, but he felt that it might not be easy for the lady to win back the master's heart.
Shen Jingchuan was heavy-hearted. Whenever he walked in the garden, he couldn't help but think of Shen Shuyi's last disappointed look.
It would be fine if she was willful and capricious, but she is sensible and considerate.
It would be fine if I had spoiled her all these years, but I have always treated her badly.
Shen Jingchuan couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If he had not sent her to the Jade Buddha Temple back then, maybe she would not be worse off than Yu Jie'er today.
While thinking about it, Shen Jingchuan met a maid in an orange dress.
There was nothing strange about it, but the maid saw that he was terrified and panicked, so she quickly lowered her head and moved aside.
"Master..." Hongying said uneasily.
Shen Jingchuan didn't want to pay attention to a maid, but Hongying's uneasy look made it difficult for him to ignore her.
Shen Jingchuan narrowed his eyes and looked at the maid in front of him: "Which courtyard are you from? Raise your head!"
"I...I am from Ruixueyuan! Before...I was sent to the Jade Buddha Temple to follow the second young lady..." Hongying stuttered, looking panicked and terrified.