Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

The next morning, the brother and sister went out. There were unusually many people on the street because New Year's Eve was in two days and every household had to prepare something. Although it was winter and there was no sunshine, there was a lively scene everywhere.

On the way, Shen Yunzhi also bought a string of candied haws for his sister.

When they arrived outside the Huai Palace, Shen Nanyue got out of the car with her brother, but did not go in with him. She was afraid that Lu Jiusi would think that her brother was too weak and needed her sister to support him and give him courage.

"Brother, His Highness is not scary. Don't be nervous. No matter what His Highness asks, just remember one thing: country first, then family. Put country first in everything. For the rest, just praise him more. It's never wrong to praise people anyway."

Shen Yunzhi touched his sister's little face lovingly.

"Brother, am I so unreliable that I made you worry like this? Don't worry, I will cherish the opportunity you have worked so hard for."

"I'll wait for you to come out, and then we'll go to Baiweizhai to see my uncle and aunt."

"it is good."

After Shen Yunzhi went in, Shen Nanyue stayed in the carriage hugging the heater. The biting cold wind made her even more determined to build a better carriage. It would be great if it could be like the cars in Wu You and the others' world, which would not only run fast but also be warm, and most importantly, safer.

Seeing Shen Nanyan shivering from the cold, Caifu suggested that they find a teahouse to wait, but Shen Nanyan refused because she was worried that her brother would come out and not be able to find her. Caifu could only sit next to her and hug Shen Nanyan to keep her warm.

Thinking of how Caifu was beaten to death by the maid of the old lady of the Yue family in her previous life, and her body was never found, Shen Nanyan felt a pang of pain in her heart and hugged Caifu back.

The master and servant sat in the carriage for a cup of tea when the gate of Prince Huai's Mansion opened and Steward Zhou came out on the thick snow.

"Excuse me, is Miss Shen in the carriage?"

Caifu lifted the curtain, revealing Shen Nanyan's little face, which was red from the cold.

"Hello, Butler Zhou."

"Okay, okay. It's cold and snowy outside, so I'm here to invite Miss Shen to come in and rest. There's hot tea and charcoal fire in the warm room. Miss Shen, please go in and warm yourself up."

"Thank you for your kindness, Butler Zhou. I... I was just passing by and thought I could pick up my brother and take him back home later. There's no need to go through so much trouble."

"It's not a bother, Miss Shen, please."

Shen Nanyue frowned. She definitely couldn't enter the mansion. If Lu Jiusi knew about this, he would definitely have a negative opinion of her brother.

"Let's not wait for my brother. Let's go now. Oh, butler Zhou, please don't tell His Highness I was here."

Who is Butler Zhou? As soon as Shen Nanyan said this, Butler Zhou understood the reason and hurriedly stopped the carriage.

"Miss Shen, it's not that this old servant insists on Miss Shen coming into the mansion. It's just that the things Miss Shen sent yesterday made us feel a little embarrassed. We have never made them, let alone seen them. That's why we wanted to ask Miss Shen to come in and give us some advice. Miss Shen, don't worry, since you haven't been to the Prince Huai's Mansion today, His Highness won't know anything."

"Is that so? Then... Butler Zhou keeps his word. Your Highness will definitely not know, right?"

"I assure you that I will never know. Your Highness is currently having a pleasant conversation with Master Shen and has no time to worry about such things."

"Okay then. Also, could you help me, the driver, find a place to shelter from the wind?"

"Miss Shen, please come in. I'll leave the rest to this old servant."

After Butler Zhou entered the mansion, they did not walk far and did not meet anyone on the way. Shen Nanyue took Caifu into the warm room with peace of mind.

As soon as she entered the warm room, Shen Nanyan felt like she had come alive. It was so warm. The silver charcoal in the basin was burning vigorously, the tea on the table was just right, and even the snacks were still hot. There was a fresh floral scent in the room. When she looked up, she saw the red plum blossoms in the vase in the corner cabinet, each one gorgeous and tempting.

Seeing the joy on Shen Nanyan's face, Butler Zhou was also relieved.

No woman had ever come to the mansion. Just now, when Lu Jiusi learned that Shen Nanyue was in a carriage outside the mansion, he immediately ordered the housekeeper to prepare these. Time was tight, and Housekeeper Zhou was worried that there would be omissions when doing these for the first time. Unexpectedly, Miss Shen gave him face.

"Butler Zhou, this warm room is so comfortable."

"It's just a little warmer, nothing special. If Miss Shen needs anything, just let me know."

"No, no, everything is fine. By the way, didn't you say you could ask me if you have any questions?"

"Yes, Miss Shen, please wait a moment, the items will be delivered soon."

After a cup of tea, Butler Zhou came in with a few servants, smiling, and brought up the things they were unsure about or didn't know how to do. Shen Nanyue explained them in detail one by one, and wrote down all the points that needed attention, so that it would be convenient for the chef to check them repeatedly.

Before she knew it, it was noon. Shen Nanyan looked towards the door several times, feeling increasingly anxious. But Butler Zhou said that Lu Jiusi and Shen Yunzhi were still talking and that no one was allowed to disturb them. He asked Shen Nanyan to wait a little longer, so she had no choice but to wait patiently.

Soon, Butler Zhou came back and said that Shen Yunzhi was taken to the training ground by a deputy general to see if his body was suitable for the expedition. Shen Nanyue's heart was in a knot. Although Wei Ze had been teaching Shen Yunzhi boxing and kicking, she didn't know if he could really fight with others.

"Mr. Shen, I'm afraid it will take some time. The house has prepared a meal. Miss Shen, please come and have dinner."

After hearing what Butler Zhou said, Shen Nanyan was really hungry, so she rubbed her stomach and followed Butler Zhou to the dining room.

As soon as she stepped into the dining room, Shen Nanyan turned around and ran away.

"Stop, come here."

Lu Jiusi's pleasant and cool voice was like a cool breeze in the summer. Shen Nanyan stopped and looked at Butler Zhou. Butler Zhou lowered his head and did not dare to look at her.

Shen Nanyan walked in with her head held high and stood a few meters away, as if she was afraid that Lu Jiusi would hit her.

"Sit down and eat."

Lu Jiusi, sitting at the table, had a straight figure, his back was like a straight line, and his movements while eating were very graceful, with every movement just right. Thinking of her own rough eating habits, Shen Nanyan was no longer hungry instantly.

"Your Highness...Your Highness, I'm just passing by. Yes, just passing by... Butler Zhou said that there were some things he didn't understand about the things delivered yesterday. That's why I came in. It has nothing to do with my brother. He and I didn't come here together."

"Well, this soup is good, try it."

Lu Jiusi didn't respond to her, but personally served her a bowl of soup and gestured for her to sit down with his eyes.

"I know there are bad rumors about my brother, but they were all...harmed by others. Otherwise, he's very kind and really wants to go on the expedition with you, Your Highness. He said that by following you, he'll definitely achieve something, and most importantly, he'll be able to protect the people and contribute to this world..."

"Before the soup gets cold and you drink it, your brother won't have to follow me."

"what!"

After Shen Nanyan's pupils were filled with shock, she immediately sat down obediently, holding the bowl and began to drink without any hesitation.

Lu Jiusi glanced at her, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of cherry meat and put it in her bowl, his slender fingertips seemed to be shining with a happy heartbeat.