A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Returning to the Marshal's Mansion from the Zhenxiu Workshop, Gui'er was still feeling rather glum. Having spoken with Tong Yujun earlier that day, she could sense her unhappiness. However, Sha Yanxiao was now her most important supporter. Tong Yujun's father was a man of the moment, so she didn't dare to go out of her way to help his family.

When Sha Yanxiao came back and saw Gui'er sitting on the sofa in a daze, he asked, "What's wrong? Are you still worried about not being able to help your classmates?"

Guier immediately knew that it must be Dali who told Sha Yanxiao, so she sighed.

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said to Gui'er, "I went to look into it. It's not completely impossible for me to help this time, but I need to talk to Boss Tong first."

Gui'er said happily: "Really? I'll call Tong Yujun now." So she called the Tong family in the lobby and explained the situation. The Tong family was definitely 100% willing, so they made an appointment to go to the restaurant to talk tomorrow.

As soon as he hung up the phone, the manager came in and said to Sha Yanxiao, "Young Marshal, dinner is ready. Do you want to eat now?"

Sha Yanxiao nodded, and the servants went to make arrangements.

Suddenly Dingxiang ran in in a panic and said, "Miss Guier, Miss Shen is here."

Sha Yanxiao and Gui'er were both surprised that he came at this time, and hurried out to greet him.

As soon as Miss Shen entered the courtyard, she saw servants carrying food boxes walking towards the hall. Knowing that they were preparing to eat, she said a little embarrassedly, "I'm sorry I came at such a bad time."

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "How can you say it's an unfortunate opportunity? It should be said that you came at the perfect time. Miss Shen has always been having a simple meal in my courtyard."

Miss Shen quickly waved her hand and said, "I've already eaten in the front hall with my parents and the Marshal."

"I see. Since you've come here so rarely, have a bowl of soup. I made black chicken soup today to replenish your sister's blood. It's just right for Miss Shen too." Sha Yanxiao said calmly and politely.

Miss Shen smiled. She couldn't turn around and leave immediately, so she nodded and said, "Thank you very much, Second Young Master."

After taking their seats, Miss Shen asked Gui'er, "Guier, where did you go today? I haven't seen you all day."

Guier smiled and said, "I told Miss Shen before that I'm interested in studying medicine, so I went to a pharmacy to be an apprentice."

Miss Shen was very surprised and said with a smile, "I didn't expect the Marshal's Mansion to be so open-minded that they would actually let Miss become an apprentice."

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "I heard that Miss Shen also studied in England before. Although our family is not as wealthy as the Shen family, I will do my best to satisfy my sister's wishes as long as it is beneficial to her."

Miss Shen glanced at Sha Yanxiao and said, "I see. I heard that Young Marshal Sha is the most capable of the Marshal's men. He's capable of both expanding territory and improving local order. I heard that Fengcheng is now in perfect order under your governance."

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "You're too kind. This is what I should do. I'm just helping my father."

Gui'er was eating while listening to their conversation. She had no idea why Miss Shen came here, but Miss Shen's attitude towards Sha Yanxiao was much better than her attitude towards Sha Yanyao.

"Young Marshal, do you know Marx?"

Gui'er almost spit out her food. Miss Shen actually asked Sha Yanxiao this question directly. She was a little suspicious whether Miss Shen was the ancestor she had been thinking about. Now it seems that she is 100% not. She should be just a child of a high-ranking official who has progressive ideas, innocence, and a strong background.

When Sha Yanxiao heard this, he smiled thoughtfully and said, "Does Miss Shen like Marx?"

Miss Shen said, "It seems that the young marshal also knows this. I think today's society is already outdated and corrupt. It needs a radical change to save all the people."

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "This is truly an unheard-of statement. However, Miss Shen should read less books like this. You might end up being destroyed before you can save others."

Miss Shen smiled gently and said fearlessly: "All changes have to be paid for. The young marshal is also dedicated to the people. Hasn't he ever thought about the root causes and sources of the current social unrest?"

Sha Yanxiao picked up a piece of pork ribs and gave it to Gui'er, saying, "I'm a realist. I only do what I can do right now. I won't think about those things that are too illusory."

"Do you think this is empty?"

"Is not it?"

Gui'er was terrified listening to this. She quickly pretended to be confused and said, "What are you talking about? I don't understand a word you say."

The two of them stopped their conversation. Sha Yanxiao glanced at Gui'er's bowl and saw that she had finished eating, so he gestured to Dingxiang to mortar a bowl of chicken soup for Gui'er.

Seeing that Miss Shen had finished her soup, he asked the servant to bring tea and said with a smile, "Miss Shen, since you have finished your soup, have some tea to help you feel better."

Miss Shen smiled and nodded, taking a sip of tea.

Gui'er felt that the atmosphere between Sha Yanxiao and Miss Shen was much better than when she and Sha Yanyao were walking in the park yesterday, but she also felt something was not right.

At this time, Sha Yanxiao turned around and asked the servant: "Has the young lady eaten yet?"

The servant standing behind him was visibly stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted and said with a smile, "It has been delivered a long time ago."

Guier noticed that Miss Shen was obviously stunned when she heard Sha Yanxiao call her "Young Madam".

Sure enough, Miss Shen asked, "So the young marshal is already married. You live with your sister. I thought you weren't married."

Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "It's all my parents' orders. There's nothing I can do. My wife was in a car accident recently, and my yard is bustling with people all the time. It's too noisy and not suitable for her to recuperate, so I moved her to the small courtyard next door."

Miss Shen's expression was a little unnatural, but it only lasted for a second or two, and she quickly returned to normal. She said, "So that's how it is. Now that I'm here, I wonder if I can go visit the young lady?"

Sha Yanxiao smiled happily and said, "It's rare for Miss Shen to be so kind. My wife will definitely be very happy. Please come this way."

Gui'er felt that everything was beyond her expectations. She didn't know why Sha Yanxiao mentioned Ji Yiru. Even if he did, she thought it would only be a sentence or two. She didn't expect Miss Shen to actually propose to visit. She originally thought that Sha Yanxiao would never want outsiders to see Ji Yiru, but Sha Yanxiao actually agreed.

At this time, Sha Yanxiao and Miss Shen had already walked out, and Guier hurriedly followed them.

When they were about to leave the hospital, Sha Yanxiao instructed the kitchen to get some prepared snacks and bring them over.

A group of people arrived at the small courtyard. Ji Yiru and her two maids were already waiting at the door. They respectfully said to Sha Yanxiao, "Young Marshal."

Sha Yanxiao nodded and asked, "Has Madam finished her meal?"

The maid led the way and said, "We just ate."

At this time, the sky was gradually darkening and the lights in the small courtyard were on. In addition to Ji Yiru's four personal maids, there were also two maids sitting there doing needlework, and a servant was on duty in the corridor. Everything seemed to be in order.

Sha Yanxiao led Miss Shen into Ji Yiru's bedroom. Gui'er hadn't visited Ji Yiru for many days. She found that the bandages on her head were less, the bruises on her face seemed to have subsided, and the splint on her hand was gone. It seemed that she was indeed getting better.

Sha Yanxiao walked up to Ji Yiru and said, "Yiru, this is our distinguished guest, Miss Shen, the daughter of Director Shen, who came from Nanjing. She heard that you were injured and came to see you."

Ji Yiru had been looking at Sha Yanxiao in shock since she entered the room. Now, seeing him speak in such a soft tone, she was even a little excited. She followed Sha Yanxiao's gaze and saw Miss Shen. She was stunned for a moment, but immediately recovered. She smiled weakly and said in a weak voice, "Hello, Miss Shen. Thank you for taking the trip. Thank you very much."

When Miss Shen first entered the hospital, she looked around with curiosity. When she saw Ji Yiru, she was very surprised and even glanced back at Sha Yanxiao. However, she quickly smiled politely and said, "Hello, Mrs. Sha. I apologize for being rude. Take care of your injuries."

Sha Yanxiao asked Ji Yiru a few more questions, asking if the food was to her liking and how her health was recovering today. After such thoughtful words, he stayed for about ten minutes and then left.

After coming out of the small courtyard, Miss Shen said goodbye. Sha Yanxiao specially sent a servant and a maid to take her back.