Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

The dishes at Kelaixuan are even better than those at Baiweizhai. Not only are they cooked with exquisite cooking techniques, but the presentation is also delicate. The dishes on the table look like carefully trimmed pots. Even in the palace, there has never been such delicious and tempting dishes.

"This is ours? But we just sat down."

"Your Excellencies did not order these. These were given by the Fifth Miss of the Shen Family to Prince Huai... and the two of you to taste."

Shopkeeper Qi was carefully selected by my uncle Su Zhaoyu. Although he is old, he has a tall and straight figure, speaks tactfully and is neither humble nor arrogant.

"The fifth young lady of the Shen family again?"

Lu Jiusi didn't say anything, but the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

After Shopkeeper Qi placed the dishes in order, he led his men out and left a sentence before leaving.

"There is another dish that will be served soon."

Even after the door closed, Yu Qingcang was still confused.

"Your Highness, what is your relationship with the Fifth Miss of the Shen family? I've heard that the illegitimate sons and daughters of the Shen family are not easy to deal with. They can boss the legitimate sons and daughters around in the mansion."

Lu Jiusi glanced at him sideways with a look of disdain, as if he was looking at a fool.

"The Shen family is a family of scholars, and Lord Shen is also well-read. Although I and my concubine have been childhood sweethearts, they have never made any jokes in public over the years. Moreover, Madam Shen's mother's family is from the Lu family. Not to mention Madam Shen's temper, Lord Lu has a bad temper. Do you think that if it is true, as the rumors say, that the legitimate son and daughter are bullied to this extent by illegitimate sons and daughters, will the Lu family sit idly by and do nothing?"

Shang Ci's meticulous analysis instantly shocked Yu Qingcang.

"But if there is no such thing, how could it have been spread for so many years?"

"With your brain, if I really throw you into the backyard, I'm afraid you won't survive the Shangsi Festival. The women in the backyard are just trying to stir up trouble out of nothing, and you're the only one who believes it."

"How come I've become a brainless idiot in your words? Your Highness, tell me, which version do you believe more?"

Lu Jiusi sighed lightly, not knowing how he met this stupid guy.

"Man Shangjing, have you ever seen a mistress in a mansion truly love her illegitimate son?"

"This……"

Lu Jiusi's words made Yu Qingcang think for a long time, and he even thought about his distant relatives in Wanzhou.

"It seems so. No one would be kind to other people's children, not to mention that the child was born by the woman who stole her husband. So, the rumors about the second son of the Shen family are intriguing. But I have seen him a few times, and he does act very flamboyantly. Could it be Madam Shen..."

"Praise to death!"

"Ping... is so cruel. This kind of person is also said to have a kind motherly heart. It seems that I have to be careful when choosing a wife in the future, otherwise..."

"Clang clang clang."

There was a knock on the door, and the three of them looked up at the door at the same time.

The door opened and Shen Nanyan walked in. Suddenly the air in the room became quiet.

Lu Jiusi also raised his eyebrows slightly. It was not that he had never seen Shen Nanyan before, but the previous two times, she was wearing ordinary children's clothes, but today she was dressed in a cute girl's outfit, which was eye-catching.

It was also at this time that Lu Jiusi began to examine Shen Nanyan seriously. She was not a child, but a girl who was about to come of age.

"Why aren't you guys picking up your chopsticks? Is the food not to your taste?"

Shen Nanyan only knew Lu Jiusi, but this did not hinder her carefree personality. She went into the house, took off her cloak, and squeezed directly to the charcoal fire, rubbing her hands to keep warm.

"you?"

"Oh, it's too cold. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Shen Nanyan, the concubine of the Shen family. It's our first meeting. Please take care of me."

"What? You...you are Shen Nanyan?"

"I have a bad reputation. Has the young master recognized me?"

Yu Qingcang smiled awkwardly and moved closer to Shen Nanyue. Lu Jiusi's eyes were fixed on the distance between them.

"By the way, is Mrs. Shen good to you?"

Shen Nanyan glanced sideways slightly.

"Have you ever seen a mistress treat her bastard well?"

"Oh, you two, how come you both talk exactly the same? I'm really impressed. You must have colluded with each other."

"Who?"

"You and His Highness, it seems that Madam Shen is really praising you to death."

"Now I think I want to kill him directly."

"That you……"

"Miss Shen, is there something wrong?"

Just when Qingcang was talking eloquently, Lu Jiusi impatiently interrupted their conversation. Only then did Shen Nanyan remember why she was here.

So he quickly stood up, took a box from Caifu's hand, and placed it in front of Lu Jiusi neatly.

The black box was very ordinary, without any eye-catching features. Even if it was thrown into a corner, no one would notice it. However, Lu Jiusi had a strange feeling.

"Isn't it some kind of snack?"

"Of course not. I'm too lazy to queue. It's too cold."

"what is that?"

"Your Highness, just open it and you'll know."

Just as Lu Jiusi was about to reach out his hand, Qingxuan beside him interrupted him.

"Your Highness, please let me come down."

"It doesn't matter."

Although he didn't know what Shen Nanyan was trying to do, Lu Jiusi believed that Shen Nanyan would not hurt him, because there was no calculation on her delicate little face, but full of flattery.

The box was opened, and a dagger lay inside. Lu Jiusi glanced at Shen Nanyue, then picked up the pitch-black dagger. As soon as he held it in his hand, Lu Jiusi felt a force. At this time, he knew that this was definitely a top-grade product.

The appearance of the dagger is unremarkable, with only a few grooves on the handle, which is elastic. It feels extremely comfortable and handy to hold in the hand, as if it was tailor-made for you.

As the dagger was slowly pulled out, a cold light flashed. The thin blade was as black as the abyss, and only the blade was a thin silver light. It didn't look special, but it made people feel its sharpness.

Although he didn't know what it was made of, Lu Jiusi knew in his heart that he liked it very much.

"What is this made of?"

"Obsidian dagger. Others say it's good, but I don't understand it, so I thought of bringing it to Your Highness to take a look. If it's really a good thing, I'll give it to Your Highness. It's useless to keep it with me anyway."

"Where did you get it?"

"Pick it up."

"Then how do you know it's obsidian?"

At this time, Shen Nanyan had already begun to frown. It was just a gift, so there was no need to ask so many questions. If she continued asking, she would be exposed.

"An old man passing by told me this. What can I know? Okay, I'll leave now that the things are delivered. Caifu, hurry home."

Without giving Lu Jiusi a chance to speak, Shen Nanyan called Caifu and hurried out of the room, fearing that Lu Jiusi would call her.

As expected, as soon as the two of them escaped from the room, someone called them from behind.

"Ms. Shen, please stay."

Shen Nanyue felt relieved when she heard that the voice didn't sound like Lu Jiusi's. She turned around and saw Yu Qingcang chasing after her.

"Sir, is there something wrong?"

"My name is Yu Qingcang."

"Oh, Master Yu, what's the matter?"

"Your dagger is quite good. Pick one up for me."

Shen Nanyan's eyes were empty, as if she didn't understand what Yu Qingcang was saying.

"What's the matter? Why don't you tell me where you picked it up and I can go look for it."

"Is your mind okay?"

After she finished speaking, Shen Nanyue immediately pulled Caifu downstairs. Fearing that Yu Qingcang would catch up with them again, the two of them slipped directly into the private room on the second floor. They took Caifu to eat and drink there before leaving contentedly. When they left, they brought a lot of things for Aunt Su and Shen Yunzhi.