Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 154 Secret (4)

Qiao's heart is slightly strange, is the old lady in-laws really old, why is her eyesight not as sharp as before.

As soon as Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen sat down, the maid immediately served tea.

Everyone drank tea and talked together. Although it was Shen Yuechen's first visit as a guest, Mrs. Qiao seemed very interested in her and asked many questions in succession.

Zhu Yuanlan didn't expect that her mother-in-law would become so talkative today. Seeing her posture of asking questions again and again, Shen Yuechen could only ask Shen Yuechen to ask all three generations of her ancestors.

Zhu Yuanlan originally wanted to add a sentence at the right time and change the topic, but it was a pity that Mrs. Qiao insisted on asking all the way to the end.

Before coming here, Shen Yuechen had already made mental preparations, thinking that no matter what kind of situation happened, he had to deal with it decently, and he couldn't embarrass himself or Zhu Jintang.Therefore, in the face of Joe's overly "enthusiastic" inquiries, she answered truthfully one by one, and if she encountered a place that was too sensitive, she avoided the important ones and ignored them, followed by a signature smile.

The reason Qiao Shi did this was not because of curiosity, but because of worry.

Now, because of Ruan Linluo, the Ruan family seemed to be standing on the cusp of the storm all of a sudden. Although they stood tall, they felt uneasy.

As soon as the Ruan family gained power, all cats and dogs rushed to the door. Although they were relatives who were out of reach, they dared to use the name of the Ruan family to run amok outside.

The big tree attracts the wind, and people's words are terrifying.

Qiao Shi didn't want anyone to enter the house casually, and be tricked and used in a daze.

Shen Zhiyun's sudden change from the local magistrate to the Qing official secretary must have something to do with the Zhu family, but it is also due to the honor of their Ruan family.

Qiao asked carefully and clearly on purpose, so that she could know how big the Shen family's appetite was and what their purpose was.

However, after listening to Shen Yuechen's answer, there was a slight smile on her face, not to mention, her words were respectful, just looking at the gifts that were sent up, she just spent a lot of thought, not like someone who just Master who can't get it back.

After Qiao's questioning, the expression on his face changed slightly, he still treated Shen Yuechen indifferently, not enthusiastically, but not hostilely.

After talking with her for a while, Shen Yuechen felt his mouth was dry, so he picked up the teacup and took a sip to moisten his throat.

Zhu Jintang listened to her clearly, and saw that she was coping with it fairly easily, so he didn't say much.In the end, it was Ruan Zhengshan who said in person: "Since your father is also an official in the court, there will naturally be a chance to meet each other in the future. I will accept these gifts first, and go back and tell your father for me. When I am free, I will Invite him to tea."

The words of the Duke of the country carry a lot of weight, and it can be regarded as a promise.

Shen Yuechen hurriedly stood up and saluted, "Thank you, Lord Guo, for your appreciation. I will definitely tell my father when I go back."

In any case, one thing was finally done, Shen Yuechen only felt that his trip was not in vain, nor was his hard work in vain.

She knew very well in her heart that Shen Zhiyun was a very suitable person to be an official.Because he can give up everything for the sake of being an official and his future. This is his ability.

Speaking of which, there is one thing that has always made Shen Yuechen very strange. She didn't know it before. It turned out that Shen Zhiyun had a deep affection for his wife, Lin. If Mrs. Shen hadn't accidentally revealed a few words, she would have thought that he had always loved his late wife, Lin. I don't feel anything.

Mrs. Shen said that since Lin's death, every year on the day of her death, Shen Zhiyun would sleep in the study and never go to other rooms, not even his wife Yao's... When Shen Yuechen heard it, she still I thought the old lady was trying to say good things for my father, but I saw the old lady said seriously: "Son, whether you believe it or not, your father has never forgotten your mother..."

For some reason, after Shen Yuechen heard this sentence, she felt a slight pain in her heart for no reason, but then she felt that she was ridiculous.Now that things have happened, Shen Zhiyun doesn't care about Lin's in his heart, and what does it have to do with her? Although she is his daughter in name, she is not in her heart, nor is she in her heart... Although she thought so, she really wanted to do it. When working, she still chose to do her best, even if it wasn't for the Shen family, it was for herself.

After talking for a while, Zhu Jintang wisely chose to get up and leave.In fact, he had already finished what he really wanted to say to his aunt this time, and a few pleasantries would be enough.

When Ruan Xiping heard this, he quickly waved his hands and said, "How could you just leave like this? Stay for dinner."

Zhu Yuanlan also got up to ask Zhu Jintang to stay, and looked at Zhu Jintang and said kindly: "How can my aunt let you go back hungry?"

Zhu Yuanlan has always been very close to Zhu Jintang, almost treating him as her half son, so her tone of voice is always extra gentle.

Zhu Jintang glanced at Shen Yuechen, saw her smiling and nodded slightly, and knew that she could still handle it, so he agreed to stay for dinner.

Taking advantage of the time before dinner, Zhu Yuanlan led them to the second room in her courtyard to rest for a while.

Shen Yuechen waited for Zhu Yuanlan to sit down on the chair, but Zhu Jintang said beside him, "Are you tired?"

Shen Yuechen raised her head, glanced at him, then shook her head again: "Fortunately, the elders are very enthusiastic, which is a good thing."

To be honest, she would rather be like this than to be left out and sit by the side.

Someone asks a question, which means that they still care about you to some extent. If there are no questions, wouldn't it be worthless at all.

After hearing her answer, Zhu Jintang was taken aback for a moment, but then he understood the meaning of her words, and said calmly: "The richer people are, the more they like to haggle over everything. You have to let them do the math."

The members of the Ruan family have a steelyard in their hearts, on which are placed different chips and names, and each person has a different weight in their hearts.

In the eyes of the Ruan family, the Zhu family is purely rich in Dezhou, but has no power at all in the court, so if there is no benefit to marrying the Shen family this time, wouldn't it be meaningless.

Hearing the words, Shen Yuechen raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a half-smile, "Then uncle thinks, does my father have weight in their hearts?"

Zhu Jintang's slender fingers tapped the table lightly, making a low sound, and said calmly: "Master Yuezhang, now that you are a fifth-rank doctor, your status is naturally different from before. So, you don't have to worry."

After hearing this, Shen Yuechen felt that what he said was not honest.

Zhu Jintang said again: "You can't be wrong with what the Duke said in person. It is estimated that the post will be sent in two days."

Shen Yuechen was slightly relieved, and only said: "Then I will lend you a good word."

After a day of tossing, dinner is also extremely hard.The officials and officials in the capital all pay attention to eating and sleeping without talking, and the meal in the evening is usually prepared very simply, unless there are guests or it is a festival, it will be richer.

As the saying goes, when you enter the door, you are a guest.Although Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen are only juniors in the in-laws, the Ruan family still needs to save face and entertain them symbolically.

Sure enough, the dishes for dinner were well prepared, but it was not easy for two people to eat.Even if you have no appetite, you still have to pretend to eat deliciously and happily.

After dinner, Zhu Yuanlan still didn't let the two of them go back early, and stayed with them for a while longer, and his family sat down together, drinking tea and talking.

Zhu Yuanlan pondered for a while before saying: "I will enter the palace to see my mother the day after tomorrow. My mother will be very happy to know that you are here."

As soon as she finished speaking, the expressions of Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen changed slightly.

The former Ruan Linluo and the current Concubine Jing are obviously the same person, but the name has changed, which already makes people feel that they are far away.

Zhu Jintang hesitated for a moment, but still asked: "Ma'am, how is she?"

They knew very little about Ruan Linluo's recent situation, and Shen Yuechen was also very concerned about it. Although they didn't get along for a long time, they got to know each other once and had a good impression of each other.

Zhu Yuanlan sighed softly: "Your Majesty, the grace is strong now, it's a good time, everything will be fine..."

It was a bit sad to say these words from her mouth.

After saying this, there was a trace of sadness in Zhu Yuanlan's eyes, although it was not obvious, it was still faintly visible.

For Ruan Linluo, the boundary between good and bad is too blurred.It was precisely because he couldn't explain clearly that he always felt uneasy, and that's why he always asked to enter the palace frequently, asking for nothing but to catch a glimpse of his daughter.

Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen originally planned to stay in the capital for ten days, and then set off for Dezhou.Although the stay was not long, the time needed on the road was too long.

Zhu Yuanlan repeatedly told them to stay for a few more days, after all, it was hard to come to the capital, and I don't know when we will see each other next time.

When I left the Ruan's house, it was already dark.

Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen sat in the carriage side by side, both of them looked tired.

On the way back, as the carriage drove slowly, Shen Yuechen tilted his head in distress, brushed his hair, and then leaned gently on Zhu Jintang's shoulder, closed his eyes and rested his mind.

Zhu Jintang's shoulders are broad and thick, and the pillow is hard, but it makes people feel very solid and warm.

Xu is, we have been together for a long time, and we are too close.Originally, the physical contact had always been cautious, but now it became casual and natural.

Shen Yuechen felt that the two of them were really more and more like a couple, intimate and natural.

Zhu Jintang felt his shoulders sink slightly, and he could faintly smell a faint fragrance from the tip of his nose, which was the fragrance from her hair.

After a while, Shen Yuechen's head moved slightly, and moved closer to his shoulder, wanting to lean on him more comfortably.

Seeing this, Zhu Jintang thought she was tired, so he stretched out his long arms and embraced her in his arms, the movements were done in one go, gentle and considerate.

Although Shen Yuechen didn't speak, she couldn't help but pursed her lips slightly.

Cui Xin and Mama Wu both saw Chunming on the opposite side clearly, the three of them lowered their heads tactfully, and kept their mouths shut, pretending they didn't see anything.

"You're tired." Zhu Jintang gently stroked the broken hair on Shen Yuechen's temples, his fingers touched her earlobe every time.

Shen Yuechen nodded silently, but remained silent.

To be honest, she was so tired now that she didn't even have the energy to say a word.

Hearing this, Zhu Jintang felt quite helpless. He patted her on the shoulder and said, "Today is the first time we meet, so naturally the most tiring one. Seeing you later won't be such a trouble."

(End of this chapter)