My old husband who can read minds

Chapter 242 Shen Liangyuan came back from the dead

There is an alley called "Tingyu Lane" in the south of Shengjing. Most of the people living in it are ordinary merchants and ordinary people, and it is bustling and full of fireworks.

There is a small courtyard with two entrances at the west end of "Tingyu Lane", in which a family of three lives.

A pair of parents who are in their late teens and make a living in the silk business, and their daughter, who has been weak and sick for many years, never leaves home.

The girl's maiden name was "Su Danggui". It was said that her face was accidentally scalded by boiling water when she was young, so she always covered her face with a gauze. The Sifang community has never seen her true face.

Su Danggui was twenty years old, but she had always stayed in the boudoir. The Su couple laughed and said that they were afraid that their daughter would be wronged if she went to her husband's family because of her appearance, so they never thought of marrying their daughter off and wanted to keep her by their side to raise her for the rest of her life.

Although there were occasional gossips among the neighbors, most of them sympathized with the young daughter's plight. Gradually, no one mentioned her marriage anymore, and the Su family was able to live peacefully here.

On this day, a good-looking woman came to the usually deserted Su family.

The visitor claimed to be the distant cousin of the male owner named Su, who came to Beijing to visit relatives from out of town.

The Su couple enthusiastically welcomed the woman into their home, shielding them from the curious eyes of the neighbors.

"Mommy Hua, why did you come to the door in person? If you have anything to do, you can just send someone to tell me. I don't dare to bother you to go there in person."

In the bright main room, the male master of the Su family faced the woman with a very respectful attitude, even flattery. The two of them did not look like cousins ​​at all.

"Okay, please step back. Your noble lord has something important to say. Let Su Angelica come out and see you."

Grandma Hua waved her hands impatiently, not wanting to say anything more.

The Su couple did not dare to make any mistake, so they hurried back to the house and invited their daughter "Su Angelica" into the hall.

Not long after, a woman who looked like a weak willow walked in, wearing a veil to cover her face, making it difficult for people to see her face clearly.

"Miss Angelica, I would like to ask you, do you want to continue to live in anonymity and live quietly, or do you want to return to your original home and be your rich daughter?"

After meeting Miss Su, Grandma Hua asked directly.

"Su Danggui" couldn't help but be stunned on the spot, and said with a dazed expression: "The past me is dead, and everything in the past is in vain. Now my surname is Su Danggui. If I can live my life peacefully like this, my remaining wishes will be enough."

"Is it possible that Miss Angelica has forgotten her blood feud and doesn't want to avenge it?"

Grandma Hua said with obvious displeasure, a sharp flash in her eyes.

"I owe everything to myself for what I am today, and I have long since put aside those grudges."

"Su Angelica" responded calmly, her tone full of relief.

"Hmph..." Aunt Hua sneered, "Don't forget, Miss Angelica, you still owe your life to the noble man. Your life was given by the noble man, and you are not allowed to make your own decisions."

"Su Danggui" was silent for a moment and then asked in a hoarse voice: "I wonder how your noble lord wants a common girl to repay the life-saving grace she gave her in the past?"

Of course she knew that the empress in the palace had other motives for saving her life. She was also prepared to pay for it one day, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.

"I heard that your biological mother, Aunt Qiao, has been depressed and lingering on the bedside since you passed away, so I can't bear to see your mother and daughter separated. I hope that Miss Angelica can be reunited with your biological mother."

Grandma Hua was smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"Su Danggui" looked slightly panicked and said anxiously: "If your Majesty has anything to do, just ask the girls to do it. Aunt Qiao is timid by nature and can't stand being scared. Please be kind and don't involve her." "Girl Angelica." , please don’t let down the good intentions of the empress. I heard that your brother Shen Sangong has just passed the second-level Jinshi exam and joined the Ministry of Household Affairs as an errand. His future is bright. I don’t think you want to see him in his first year. Will something happen to you when you enter the official career? Your brother has been studying hard for more than ten years and finally got ahead. Can Miss Angelica bear to see him rejoice in vain? "

Aunt Hua's words sounded calm and clear, but Shen Wei was frightened when she heard them.

That's right, "Su Danggui" was Shen Liangyuan and Shen Wei who had faked their death and escaped with the help of the fire in the First Prince's Mansion, and the noble lady that Mother Hua mentioned was Ning Bin.

Ning Bin asked someone to save her life that day, and now she is here to urge her to repay.

If Shen Wei disobeys, Ning Bin will threaten her brother Shen Mu's future.

Shen Wei pinched the palms of her hands tightly with her fingertips and responded with a wry smile: "Everything is done according to your Majesty's arrangements, and citizens should obey them."

What if she doesn't want to?In the end, there was no resistance at all.

"He who knows the current affairs is a hero! Don't worry, Miss Angelica, as long as you handle this matter for the empress, the kindness between you will be over. The empress will not bother you again in the future, and you can also be your daughter of the Shen family."

"I wonder what exactly the empress wants a common girl to do?"

Shen Wei asked carefully, feeling uneasy in his heart.

Ning Bin would never allow her to recognize her aunt for no reason. Could it be that the matter has something to do with the Shen family?

"You don't have to worry about this for the time being. Just follow my mother's instructions and get to know your biological mother first. The other matters will be arranged separately after your mother and daughter are reunited."

Aunt Hua looked at her expressionlessly, with a warning in her words.

Shen Wei suddenly understood that Ning Bin couldn't trust him, so she wanted to investigate again.

"In a few days, Mistress Wang of the Shen family will take Aunt Qiao to Longfu Temple to see the family for your brother's marriage. At that time, you will also go to Longfu Temple to offer incense and meet your aunt secretly. Remember not to Alarm others."

Shen nodded slightly, "The folk girl understands."

"My Majesty has her own arrangements for this matter. You just need to cooperate obediently and don't cause any complications."

Aunt Hua warned again.

Shen Wei felt a little suffocated, and responded with a sigh of relief: "A civilian girl wouldn't dare!"

"By the way, the empress has prepared a set of excuses for your 'resurrection from the dead'. When you meet your biological mother, you can just deal with her in this way. If she gets to the bottom of it, you can be clever and round your words. Go over and don’t make her suspicious.”

Aunt Hua condescendingly told the story of Ning Bin's "tailor-made" story for Shen Wei, and Shen Wei repeated it several times until the other party thought there was nothing wrong and let her go with satisfaction.

Afterwards, Grandma Hua said a few more words before leaving proudly.

Shen Wei was in a state of confusion, feeling like a disaster was imminent.

But at the moment, her knowledge is limited. Before she knows Ning Bin's true purpose, she can only make false promises with the other party. She should first gain Ning Bin's trust before making the next step.

Sitting quietly in front of the window, Shen Wei gently brushed away the fallen flowers on the table and sighed a few times with a sad look on his face.

The peaceful days are too short after all, and what is supposed to come will come.

(End of this chapter)