After Shen Shuyi turned around and returned to the room, his eyes fell on the jade and agate beside him, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Among the four maids her mother left to her, Jinzhu was sharp-tongued and clever, Yuping was gentle and steady, Agate was taciturn and cautious, and only Feicui was the most innocent and immature.

But it was obvious that someone with Jade's personality was not suitable to stay with him.

Shen Shuyi couldn't help but recall her past life, when Feicui was used by someone and caused her to suffer a great loss. But if you say that she was unfaithful, that was not the case. She was just not smart enough and was not wary of others.

Not only did he harm her after being exploited, but he also lost his life and was a mess until his death.

Shen Shuyi sent a few people out to do some work, and said to Jinzhu, "You should keep an eye on the jadeite more often."

Jinzhu's pretty face was stunned for a few seconds: "Miss, do you suspect her?"

"No, it's just that she is young and simple-minded, so she is easily taken advantage of."

Jinzhu nodded: "I understand."

After Yu Ping put away her makeup box and clothes, she looked at the clothes that Shen Jingzhen had sent over and couldn't help but say, "Miss, these two sets of clothes..."

Shen Shuyi glanced at the two neatly arranged clothes on the table and said calmly, "Let Nanny Fang deal with them. Make them look like they have been bitten by insects and rats, and add some moldy smell to them."

"Yes."

*

After Shen Jingzhen left Yunshu Garden, the maidservant beside her couldn't help but flatter her: "After what the young lady said, I'm afraid the second young lady will lose her temper and will sneak away to Shuhan Garden to see the eldest young master sooner or later."

"Don't worry, she's not that stupid. She will go eventually after mother gives her another strong dose of medicine." Shen Jingzhen curled the corners of her lips.

After a pause, thinking of the look Shen Shuyi gave her, Shen Jingzhen said with a bit of pride: "But judging from today, she should have a good impression of me. Humph, she has never seen the world, even worse than the concubines in the mansion, but she is so happy with just a little favor."

The maidservant at the side quickly followed suit and laughed, "Who said it wasn't true? Miss just showed some kindness, and the second young lady was almost moved to tears. And from the look on her face, she treated your unwanted clothes as treasures. It's really... embarrassing!"

Shen Jingzhen let out a long breath and said quietly, "But when I think about her getting such a large sum of money, I always feel uncomfortable."

The maid said quickly, "The Madam may have other plans. She will not let her get the advantage for nothing."

"This Shen Shuyi, why did he choose to come back instead of staying in the Buddhist temple? He is such an eyesore!"

The maid didn't dare to say anything, even though she knew that it was Qin Xuerong who sent someone to pick up Shen Shuyi, she could only keep responding.

*

The next day, evening.

Family dinner at the Shen residence.

The group arrived early before meal time. Old Madam Shen, Qin Xuerong, and Shen Jingchuan were all dressed up carefully, with unconcealable anticipation and joy in their eyes.

"Ang'er has finally come back, I wonder how long he can stay." Qin Xuerong stood in front of the hall, looking around frequently.

"A real man should study hard and make progress. How can he achieve anything if he is confined at home every day?" Although Shen Jingchuan was also looking forward to it, he still said this.

Old Madam Shen smiled and said, "Brother An has finally come back, and you always say these things that spoil the fun. Besides, Brother An's knowledge is praised by the teachers in the academy, and he is the best among his peers in Beijing. Isn't it enough to earn face for you?"

Shen Jingchuan nodded: "Yes, mother is right. It is my son who is too anxious."

"Dad, I will earn face for you in the future. When I am crowned king and appointed prime minister, I will find a hundred maids and servants to serve you!" Shen Jinglin's eyes rolled around, and his round little face looked particularly lovable.

Qin Xuerong glared at him angrily: "Your father is not untouchable, but you still find a hundred servants and slaves! What do you want to do? Are you afraid that the censor will report you!"

Shen Jingchuan and Old Madam Shen were both amused and were obviously in a good mood.

"But Dad, when will you let me go to school? I'm confined at home all day and my mom doesn't allow me to run around, it's really boring!" Shen Jinglin said in a flattering manner.

Shen Jingchuan knocked on his head and said, "Now, you gentlemen have been invited to the mansion to teach you. You haven't learned these things yet. If you go to the academy, you will only be embarrassed!"

For a moment, Shen Jinglin felt like a frost-bitten eggplant, extremely dissatisfied.

Madam Shen looked at the people and said in a gentle voice, "Why haven't Sister Yi and Aunt Wu come yet?"

Shen Jingzhen said at the right time: "Second sister has never participated in such an occasion, so she must dress up carefully. I also gave her two sets of clothes yesterday, but I don't know if Second Sister really likes it."

The maid Qiao Yun beside her said quickly: "Second Miss will naturally like it. Those are two sets of clothes that you yourself are reluctant to wear, but you gave them away as gifts..."

Shen Jingzhen glared at her and said, "You're so talkative! Second sister's clothes haven't been made yet, so what if I give her a few sets?"

Shen Jingzhen's words were very skillful. Shen Jingchuan said in a gentle voice, "It's hard for you to be so thoughtful. I am very pleased that you sisters can take care of each other."

Shen Jingzhen smiled and said, "What are you talking about, father? My second sister has been away from home for many years, so I naturally have to help her out more."

Madam Shen nodded in satisfaction, and then said, "I'll use the money from the government to make two more sets of clothes for Zhen Jie'er. We can't let her down."

Shen Jingzhen immediately stood up and bowed to Old Madam Shen: "Thank you, Grandma. You are so kind to me~!"

The group was having a great time until a moment later, when Shen Shuyi came in with her maid: "Meet grandma, meet father, meet mother..."

Shen Jingzhen raised her eyes to look at Shen Shuyi and saw that she was wearing a fresh and simple sky blue skirt, embroidered with a bright moon and several green mountains, which complemented each other. It was simple and elegant yet quite artistic.

She paired the outer layer with a coat of the same color which was slightly darker in color. The texture looked quite soft. A few snow-white roses were embroidered on the hem of her skirt. The petals were as delicate as silk and the stamens were clearly visible.

Shen Jingzhen couldn't help but ask: "Second sister, why didn't you wear the clothes I gave you? Do you dislike it?"

Old Madam Shen and Shen Jingchuan also looked up and took a look. The dress was indeed plain and dull, the material and style were not new enough. Apart from that, she only had a gold hairpin inlaid with pearls inserted diagonally on her head.

Old Madam Shen and Shen Jingchuan frowned at the same time when listening to Shen Jingzhen's words.

Could it be that my sister really dislikes it?

Sister Zhen’s kindness is wasted!

Facing the scrutiny of several people, Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice, "My granddaughter has lived in the Buddhist temple for a long time. She feels that wearing beautiful clothes is inconvenient and uncomfortable. That's why..."

After hearing this explanation, both Old Madam Shen and Shen Jingchuan were obviously dissatisfied.

Shen Jingzhen's eyes turned red, and she said bluntly: "Second sister, you made me so sad. If you disliked me, you could have said it yesterday. But you acted so happy yesterday, and I thought you really liked me. I was so happy for nothing!"

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