Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Tao Jiuxi stepped into the main hall with a dignified demeanor and bowed politely.

"Meet my father."

Seeing this, Tao Hongyuan quickly introduced: "Xier, this is Lord Shen."

Tao Jiuxi then turned to Shen Yuquan and bowed again: "Greetings, Master Shen."

When they met for the first time, Tao Jiuxi found that Shen Zhiyi's face was as if carved from the same mold as his father's, especially his eyebrows and eyes, which showed a similar charm. However, the coldness in Shen Yuquan's eyes that was inadvertently revealed was hard to ignore.

Seeing Tao Jiuxi being so polite and courteous, Shen Yuquan showed a look of satisfaction on his face and said gently, "Xier, don't be polite. From now on, we are a family."

Shen Yuquan had never met Tao Jiuxi before.

Before granting the marriage, the emperor had already discussed this matter with Shen Yuquan.

Shen Yuquan is Shen Zhiyi's father after all, and he is an official of the second rank. Although the father and son have been at odds for many years, Shen Zhiyi is a young talent whom the emperor highly values ​​and appreciates. If he continues to be caught in the discord between father and son and bears the brand of being unfilial, it is inappropriate both emotionally and logically, and it will also damage the royal family's reputation and the reputation of the court.

Therefore, Your Majesty has tried to mediate many times, trying to resolve the rifts and conflicts between them, but Shen Zhiyi has no interest in this, and the relationship between father and son remains deadlocked.

Shen Yuquan then said, "Your Majesty has granted the marriage an imperial decree, and our Shen family must follow the etiquette and not slack off in the slightest. Therefore, I have come here today to discuss the engagement banquet with your father."

His eyes fell on Tao Jiuxi again and he looked at him carefully.

This future daughter-in-law seems to be well-behaved and sensible. As long as she can be filial and respectful in the future, I will not make things difficult for her. It is better than having a son who ignores me.

"Since Lord Shen is discussing important matters with my father, Xier will take her leave first to avoid disturbing him." After Tao Jiuxi finished speaking, she bowed.

"Go ahead." Tao Hongyuan nodded slightly.

Tao Jiuxi knew in his heart that he had come here only to make a brief appearance on such occasions. Now he had formally met his father-in-law whom he had never met before. The etiquette had been completed, so he could leave.

She had just quietly exited the main hall's back door, but before she had gone far, she heard hurried footsteps behind her, followed by a questioning voice: "What are you doing here?"

Shen Zhiyi is here.

"You unfilial son, how dare you talk to your father like that?" Shen Yuquan's voice was filled with obvious anger.

Tao Jiuxi didn't want the two of them to quarrel in his own house. If the situation got out of control, it would definitely disturb the peace of the family.

So she quickly turned back a few steps, stuck her head out, and glared at Shen Zhiyi fiercely.

When Shen Zhiyi rushed over in a hurry, he did not see Tao Jiuxi in the main hall. He thought she was not there, so he had no scruples.

At this moment, when he suddenly saw Tao Jiuxi's head appearing at the side door, his originally fierce aura instantly dissipated and became gentle.

The gazes of Mr. Shen and Mr. Tao also shifted as Shen Zhiyi's expression changed, and they followed his gaze and looked behind him.

"A Xi."

Tao Jiuxi signaled Shen Zhiyi with her eyes to follow her.

Shen Zhiyi understood what she meant and immediately followed her obediently.

The two of them walked slowly towards Tao Jiuxi's yard, and Tao Jiuxi stopped only when they reached a quiet and deserted place.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I didn't know you were behind me." Shen Zhiyi explained in a low voice.

"Is it a matter of whether I was behind or not? Is it appropriate for you to treat your father like that in my house? If you want to argue, go back home." Tao Jiuxi's tone was filled with blame.

"I'm worried that when he comes, he'll say something you don't want to hear."

Seeing that Shen Zhiyi was worried about him, Tao Jiuxi couldn't bear to blame him. He took Shen Zhiyi's hand affectionately and walked into the yard.

"Your father didn't say anything he didn't like to hear. If he did, I would confront him. Now that I have you, I have the confidence. I'm not afraid of anyone."

"I haven't seen you argue with anyone." Shen Zhiyi raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a hint of sarcasm.

"I think if you can talk it out nicely, you should do it. If it doesn't work, then go and do it. By the way, I saw Bai who was not on good terms with your mother today." Tao Jiuxi raised his eyes and looked at Shen Zhiyi.

"Where did you see it?"

"I went to buy some things for our wedding room today. At the merchandise store, Mrs. Bai was ripping off her daughter-in-law's money. Not only did she buy things herself, but she not only didn't pay, she even tried to make her daughter-in-law pay for them. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, that's really too much. But I beat up the nanny next to her."

"Does your hand hurt?"

"I didn't hit him. I asked Mu'er to hit him."

"That's fine." Shen Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"You don't even ask me why I hit her?"

"The nanny beside Bai has been with her for many years and has always been arrogant and domineering. Although she doesn't dare to act presumptuously towards me and my mother, it is common for her to speak wildly to others. You must have your reasons for hitting her." Shen Zhiyi responded calmly.

"Well, it was indeed because of her offensive words. But I'm curious, your family is not poor, why would Bai Shi want to deceive her daughter-in-law like this?"

"Recently, Shen Yuquan handed the power of housekeeper back to my mother. I think she has always spent money lavishly. Now that she has lost the power of housekeeper, she can only find a way elsewhere." Shen Zhiyi sighed softly and explained.

"It's just that her daughter-in-law is so miserable. But today, I didn't treat Bai Shi well either."

"You can do whatever you want. Bai has been in charge of the household affairs for several years and has lost track of her own position. It's just that my mother doesn't want me to argue with her."

"Then let's not bother about it. She doesn't provoke me, so I naturally won't provoke her."

"Yeah." Shen Zhiyi nodded in response.

"Yunxi has asked the kitchen to prepare dinner. I guess your father will stay for dinner. I don't care what you do at home, but you can't argue with your father in my house. Otherwise, my father will have to use this to complain to me."

"I just listen to you."

Shen Zhiyi looked at Tao Jiuxi gently, his eyes full of doting.

The two of them went together to look for Ji Qingyi and Tao Qingwan.

Ji Qingyi is still missing today. Since Xue Yunmeng arrived in the capital, he only returns to the mansion at bedtime every day.

As soon as he had some free time, he would rush to Xue Yunmeng to ask for the secret of making the drug. Xue Yunmeng couldn't help but joke and ask him if he approached her deliberately just to get the recipe of the drug.

Shen Yuquan had not originally planned to stay at Tao's house for dinner. However, when he heard that Shen Zhiyi was having dinner there, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Shen Zhiyi had not eaten at the same table with him for eight years.

At this moment, under Tao Hongyuan's sincere and earnest invitation, he hesitated again and again and finally stayed.