Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

I never expected that today would be Tao Hongyuan's ten-day holiday.

Tao Hongyuan returned to his room at night, feeling that his attitude today was a bit bad. He was still very angry at Shen Zhiyi, but he also felt indebted to his two daughters.

He originally planned to have a good rest at home and spend more time with Tao Jiuxi, whom he had not seen for a long time.

Tao Hongyuan, dressed in casual clothes, sat in the living room, his eyes occasionally cast towards the flower hall, quietly waiting for his two daughters to come to the flower hall for dinner. He gently played with a jade pendant in his hand, but he was a little puzzled. He had been waiting for so long, but why didn't his two daughters show up?

As time passed, the sun was almost up in the sky, but the two daughters still hadn't come.

Just then, the doorman came hurriedly to report.

"Master, Duke Shen and his mother, Madam Shen, are outside seeking an audience."

When Tao Hongyuan heard this, his brows furrowed instantly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including surprise, hesitation, and a hint of imperceptible annoyance.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Please invite the people to the main hall."

Then he instructed the maid in the hall, "Go and call the two girls."

Shen Zhiyi made full preparations for this trip. He brought five or six carriages filled with gifts.

After he returned to Beijing yesterday, he immediately went to the palace and learned from the current emperor that Tao Hongyuan had been reinstated and had moved into the mansion granted by the emperor.

So this morning, he went straight to the Tao Mansion.

Surprisingly, his father Shen Yuquan was going with him today. Shen Zhiyi knew that his father was willing to reconcile this time, but how could the resentment of so many years disappear all at once?

Shen Zhiyi didn't want anything unexpected to happen when he met Tao Hongyuan for the first time as a future son-in-law.

In the end, Shen Zhiyi only brought his mother Xie Ningqiu here.

Shen Zhiyi, who was waiting outside the mansion, felt nervous like a teenager even though he had seen many big scenes.

After obtaining permission to enter the mansion, Shen Zhiyi immediately had all the gifts he brought carried to the yard.

Today is not a formal proposal, but a discussion of engagement. Even so, many gifts have been placed in the yard, and the boxes are neatly arranged, which looks quite spectacular.

When Tao Hongyuan came to the yard and saw the boxes of things, his face immediately became serious.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself that he would make sure Shen Zhiyi took it back the same way he brought it here.

When Shen Zhiyi saw Tao Hongyuan, he immediately straightened his clothes, then quickly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Greetings, Uncle Tao."

Uncle? Tao Hongyuan snorted coldly when he heard this.

Xie Ningqiu, who was following Shen Zhiyi, had a perfect smile on her face and bowed politely to Tao Hongyuan.

In this dynasty, according to common sense, Xie Ningqiu should have gone to see the mistress of the house, but now Tao Hongyuan is alone and there is no mistress in the house, so Xie Ningqiu coming to see Tao Hongyuan can be regarded as a respect for the "relatives".

Seeing this, Tao Hongyuan quickly responded to Xie Ningqiu with a fist salute, his movements quick and decisive.

However, when Tao Hongyuan saw Shen Zhiyi, his expression instantly became serious and distant: "Duke Shen, I am unworthy of being called uncle."

In fact, Shen Zhiyi had already prepared himself mentally. He knew very well that Tao Hongyuan would definitely have some grudges against him and would not have a good attitude towards him.

Yesterday, when the emperor told him that Tao Hongyuan had been reinstated, he discovered that Tao Hongyuan was actually a stubborn person. He actually asked in the imperial study why he was suddenly dismissed and then reinstated.

Although the emperor admired his courage, he did not tell him directly. After all, it was he who personally promised Shen Zhiyi to do this.

However, Tao Hongyuan eventually traced back to the officials who were against him and found out that it was Shen Zhiyi who was in charge of the dismissal.

Thinking of this, Shen Zhiyi felt helpless, but still said sincerely: "Uncle Tao, I have acted rashly and impulsively in the past. I beg for your forgiveness, Uncle Tao."

After saying that, he bent down even lower, with a hint of guilt in his eyes, hoping that Tao Hongyuan could accept his apology.

He felt that he had brought this upon himself and deserved to die.

He was just having a quarrel with his future daughter-in-law, so why did he bother with his father-in-law?!

Whenever my father-in-law saw him, his eyes would light up as if he thought he was the best person in the world.

Look at him now, I wish I could beat him out with a big stick.

Seeing her son like this, Xie Ningqiu felt heartbroken and held the handkerchief tightly in her hand. She wanted to say something for her son immediately, but she was afraid that her impulsive behavior would make things even more difficult for her son. She could only stand aside and watch the development of the situation silently.

Tao Hongyuan remained silent and did not respond.

For a moment, the whole atmosphere became a little tense, as if the air had solidified.

At this moment, Tao Qingwan and Tao Jiuxi learned that their father was at home. The two sisters, who were originally dressing up in the house, immediately went to the main hall.

The two sisters came to the main hall and saw this stalemate as soon as they met.

They immediately stepped forward and saluted.

"Meet Madam Shen."

"Father is well."

When Tao Hongyuan saw his daughter coming, his heart moved slightly, and his expression eased a little. Then he said to Shen Zhiyi: "Master Shen, there is no need to be so polite."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyi straightened up as if relieved of a heavy burden.

He raised his head and couldn't help but look at Tao Jiuxi. A gentle smile immediately appeared in his eyes, and that smile was full of affection.

Tao Jiuxi also responded with a faint smile to Shen Zhiyi. Her cheeks were slightly flushed and there was a hint of shyness in her eyes. Their eyes met in the air.

"cough!"

When Tao Hongyuan saw the two men flirting with each other, he immediately coughed loudly. Tao Jiuxi was so panicked that he quickly lowered his head.

Several people walked slowly towards the main hall together.

Tao Hongyuan raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation, saying, "Duke Shen, please take a seat."

However, everyone knew at this time that the elders were brought here today to discuss the engagement, and according to common sense, the parents should sit in the main seat.

Shen Zhiyi winked at his mother.

Xie Ningqiu nodded slightly and declined with a smile, "Master Tao, today's matter concerns the children's lifelong affairs. It is more appropriate for us to take the main seat."

Just as Tao Hongyuan was about to deny it, he saw Shen Zhiyi striding up to his daughter and sitting down in a seat in front of Tao Jiuxi.

Tao Hongyuan was dissatisfied: This Duke Shen really doesn't consider himself an outsider?

He was a little unhappy, but he didn't want to lose his manners because of the seating, so he asked Xie Ningqiu to sit on the main seat with him on his left and right.