Colorful

Chapter 210
In the early morning of the next day, after Ji Cheng had invited An, he went back to the flower hall of Jiuliyuan to watch the matter, but saw Shen Che walking in from the outside, she stood up in surprise: "Didn't you go out?"

When the mothers who were in charge of the conversation saw Shen Che coming in, they all lowered their heads, not daring to vent their anger.To be honest, Shen Che is not always as stern as Shen Yu when he sees people, but the servants in the family are afraid of him.It can be seen that this villain has the aura of a villain, invisible and intangible, but everyone is afraid of him involuntarily.

Shen Che sat down next to Ji Cheng, bluffed and didn't smile, making Ji Cheng feel a little uneasy, wouldn't he be fine when he went out in the morning?
Shen Che's gaze patrolled the flower hall for a week, and when he saw everyone lowered their heads, he said, "Young mistress is just recovering from a serious illness, and her body is still weak. All mothers are old people in the house, so please do your best to deal with everything." Be careful, think more about the young mistress, and don't use things you can do well to make trouble for her. If she is exhausted again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Ji Cheng really didn't expect Shen Che to say such a thing. It would be a lie to say that he was not moved, but he thought it was funny in his heart. She was not just paper, and Shen Che was making too much of a fuss.

In the evening, when Ji Cheng saw Shen Che again, he complained sweetly: "They may talk about how I am proud of being favored in private."

Shen Che hugged Ji Cheng gently and said: "When I married a daughter-in-law back then, I wanted to find a capable and generous woman. With her in charge of the middle school and serving my ancestors and mother, I can put down whatever I do. heart."

Ji Cheng pressed Shen Che's restless hand and said, "Are you blaming me for not being able to do it?"

Shen Che broke away from Ji Cheng's hand, and continued to grope for the tunnel: "If you can't do it, are there any capable people in this world?"

Ji Cheng said, "Then what do you mean?"

Shen Che suppressed Ji Cheng and said, "It means that I don't want you to be so capable. I only have one daughter-in-law, so it's not me who is tired and distressed?"

Ji Cheng laughed and said, "Why are you coaxing me like this?" She glanced at the picture of dispelling the cold on the wall, "The day is not here yet."

Shen Che said aggrievedly: "Who do you think I am? Am I the kind of person who coaxes people without conscience for a moment's pleasure?"

"You are." Ji Cheng affirmed, and then muttered, "You not only coax people, but you also force people."

As soon as Shen Che heard that someone wanted to settle old accounts, he quickly changed the topic and said, "I don't want you to just stay at home. After the next year, you should quickly train Liu Ye'er and Yu Qian'er. In the future, people will only return to them for all the big and small things in the family." I still need your help with the things I have in hand. Besides, you know me, and you often go out for ten days and a half months. How can I be willing to leave you at home alone? If something happens, I will What's the use of crying?"

Ji Cheng didn't know why Shen Che had such thoughts, as if she was fragile glass: "What can I do at home? Don't exaggerate."

Shen Che bit Ji Cheng's cheek and said: "I don't feel at ease when I don't see you. I worry about whether you are tired, whether you are sleeping well, and whether you are sick. Besides, don't you worry about me? Although I am extremely dedicated, you also know that I am born with a flirtatious appearance, and if I don't provoke other women, they all want to squeeze into my eyes, so you can rest assured?"

This is really shameless.But Ji Cheng was naturally worried, thinking: But if you go out to do serious things, can you still take me with you?
What happened on the prairie left Ji Cheng with lingering fears, fearing that he would become Shen Che's burden again.

"Ah Cheng, you can't give up eating because of choking. Are you willing to be trapped in the inner house for the rest of your life? You don't want to start the business route to the south that I arranged behind your back?" Shen Che said.

Ji Cheng gasped, this person was transformed from a monster, he couldn't hide anything from him, so what else could she say?Naturally, she listened to whatever Shen Che said, and could only complain in a low voice: "You are not cute at all."

Shen Che replied coolly: "Is it cute to be a person who just wants to run away from her husband?"

Ji Cheng couldn't answer, so he could only pretend to be asleep.

The next day Ji Cheng went to the old lady's room to say hello, but when he entered, he saw Shen He, the second aunt who should never be in Rui Yingtang at this time.

"Second Sister." Ji Cheng called out in a little surprise.

Shen He turned her head, Ji Cheng saw that her eye circles were red, presumably something happened, otherwise it would be impossible for her as a clan wife not to cook at home when she was a child, and instead run back to her mother's house.

"It's Archer's wife who is here." Shen He replied lightly.

Seeing that Shen He was not in a high mood, Ji Cheng didn't talk too much, and just sat down beside him quietly.

Shen He rubbed his eyes with a handkerchief, and said to the old lady: "Old ancestor, granddaughter is going back first."

The old lady nodded.

After Shen He left, Ji Cheng asked the old lady curiously: "Old Ancestor, why did Second Sister come back at this time, but what trouble did she encounter?"

The old lady sighed: "Oh..."

Ji Cheng only found out from Mammy Cao that Shen He came back this time because of anger with her husband-in-law, and the quarrel had reached the point of reconciliation.

In Ji Cheng's impression, Shen He is a well-rounded person, and she was a well-known talented woman in the capital back then, she was also very beautiful in appearance, she and her husband-in-law have always been in love, why did they suddenly have a quarrel and want to reconcile?
Shen He didn't come back when Shen Zheng got married, didn't she say that her husband-in-law was seriously ill?
Ji Cheng was full of suspicion, but she didn't care much about Shen He's affairs.In order to marry her husband's cousin to Shen Che, Shen He was very rude to Ji Cheng.

Although Ji Cheng didn't intend to inquire, when Shen Xian came back after hearing the news, Ji Cheng still got the news from her.

It turns out that Shen He and her husband-in-law were really affectionate in the past, cooking tea and splashing ink, adding fragrance to their red sleeves, surpassed that of a fairy couple, but after a long time as a couple, it is inevitable that they will lose their freshness.Later, her husband-in-law, Qu Yu, took in a new concubine. This was the beginning of the conflict, and now they are strangers.

Although Shen Xian spoke vaguely, it should be that Shen He caused the concubine to have a miscarriage, was grounded by her husband-in-law, and was deprived of the right to housekeeper. It seems that they all came back secretly when they returned to Beijing this time.

Ji Cheng was shocked: "The Qu family is really deceiving people too much." They were afraid that Shen He would go back to Shen's mansion to say something unpleasant and ruin the friendship between the two families, so they put Shen He under house arrest.

Shen Xian said: "Yeah, I didn't expect my brother-in-law to be so cruel to the second sister. This man has changed his mind, it's really cruel. Although the second sister has faults, but he shouldn't hurt the second sister's heart like this for an aunt."

"Is the second sister determined to reconcile?" Ji Cheng asked.

Shen Xian shook her head helplessly: "She doesn't want to let go of the child, and also doesn't want to let go of the relationship of so many years. I think what she means is that she wants the family to put pressure on the Qu family and let the brother-in-law get rid of the concubine."

This is Shen He's temperament.She has always been very strong, otherwise she would not be able to earn the title of a talented woman, and she cannot accept her failure.

Ji Cheng whispered: "But what I heard from you is that the love between them has been exhausted. Even if the Qu family bows their heads this time, the two of them may not be able to return to the past."

Shen Yuan sighed and said: "Isn't it! Although you can remarry after reconciliation, it is inevitable that you will be criticized and pointed out. It is difficult to be left, and it is also difficult to be right. This is the life of our women. Whether you marry or not depends on your luck. There is no end to life, and no one knows what will happen.”

Seeing that Shen Xian was quite moved, Ji Cheng explained a few words: "Sister, don't worry, the boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. I see that the third brother-in-law treats you very well."

Shen Yuan smiled and shook her head: "He is really good to me, but there are also times when he plays outside, and no one knows when he will be fascinated by the vixen outside."

Ji Cheng said: "Sister Xuan, don't be so pessimistic. I don't think my brother-in-law is that kind of person. It's definitely not the fault of one person to make things so embarrassing between husband and wife. As long as we do our best, even if we don't get along in the future, I have a clear conscience, and there will be no regrets when I make a decision. Besides, worrying about things that will not happen in the future now is unfair to your husband."

Shen Xian couldn't believe that Ji Cheng would say something like this: "You are more transparent than I thought. I just want to get angry when I smell the smell of powder on his body every time he comes back from social engagements."

The atmosphere in Daqin's officialdom is really corrupt. They like to go to the courtyards to talk about everything. Even if they don't go to those courtyards, they still invite female officials to accompany them to drink in restaurants.

"Let's not talk about that, are you and the second brother feeling better now?" Shen Yuan asked.She was afraid that if she said too much, it would cause Ji Cheng's sadness instead.

Who else is the one who goes to those buildings the most?
"Very good." Ji Cheng said.

Shen Xian only thought that Ji Cheng was saving face and refused to tell the truth, nor did she want to poke her sore spots.The two chatted for a few more words, and then Shen Xian got up to leave.

When Shen Che came back at night, Ji Cheng told him about Shen He.

Shen Che said: "Don't ask about this matter. The second uncle and the second aunt are still there, and no matter how bad you are, there are elder brothers and sisters-in-law. What kind of heart are you doing? Do you think you don't have enough things?"

Ji Cheng pouted and said, "I didn't plan to talk about it. It's just that Sister Xian was a little touched when she heard it. I think the third brother-in-law had a lot of socializing outside, and it was said that he smelled of makeup when he came home. It's still hello, every time I enter the door It's been groomed before."

Shen Che chuckled and said, "I knew I was going to be stabbed."

Ji Cheng said angrily, "I didn't say anything, I just praised you."

Shen Che blew into Ji Cheng's ear: "After this period of time, I will personally tell you how guarded I am."

Ji Cheng was amused by Shen Che and couldn't stop laughing.

Shen He's matter, it is difficult for the Qu family to deal with it without showing up, and it is the end of the year, so we can only put it aside for the time being.

Housewives are always the busiest during the Chinese New Year, and before they know it, the day has turned to the third day of the first lunar month, the day when the daughter returns to her natal home.

This day, Ji Cheng was first accompanied by Shen Che back to Orchid Flower Lane. He was a busy man, but he left after sitting for a while, but Ji Qing and Ji Yuan already appreciated it very much.Ji Yuan was already in despair when he cheated in the imperial examination, but he didn't expect that Shen Che was so powerful that he could replace his examination papers. After that incident, Shen Che became a god in Ji Yuan's heart.

Later, the imperial court reorganized a rural examination, and Ji Yuan lost his name to Sun Shan. Although it was a bit regrettable, it was already a blessing.He didn't lose his heart to study, so he began to study hard again, hoping to re-enter after three years.

This was the first time Ji Cheng returned to Lanhua Lane after the incident with Ji Yuan, Ji Qing called her to the study and asked, "How is my uncle treating you?"

Ji Cheng was silent.

Ji Qing sighed: "I know that this time your brother got you in trouble, I have already trained him, and this kind of thing will never happen again in the future. Since my uncle is willing to help you so much, it means that he has a heart for you." .You take good care of me. This relationship between husband and wife is all managed. If you have any difficulties, just tell daddy."

Ji Cheng nodded.The father and daughter were considered close before, but it is a pity that they have come to such a situation where they have nothing to say.It's not that Ji Cheng's father doesn't love her, it's just that he loves too many people and things, and her position is relatively low.

Ji Cheng had lunch in Lanhua Lane, took a short break and then returned to Shen's residence.

When they arrived at Ruiyingtang, the old lady was joking with the married granddaughters Shen Xian, Shen Xun, and Shen Cui. Seeing Ji Cheng coming in, she asked, "Why did you come back so early? Didn't Archer accompany you?"

Ji Cheng said: "Lang Jun has something to do, send me to Lanhua Lane and leave."

Ji Cheng didn't mean anything else when he said this, Shen Che was already busy, and she knew it.But if you hear it in other people's ears, don't feel emotional.

Except for Shen He's special situation today, so her husband is not here, the other married granddaughters, even Shen Cui, are always accompanied by their husbands.

The old lady couldn't say anything, so she just sighed: "This child, I don't know what he is busy with in the first lunar month."

Shen He was thinking at the side, what else could he be busy with, he was naturally busy entertaining his confidante.But she didn't sympathize with Ji Cheng, instead she felt that she asked for it.

If Ji Cheng and Shen Che hadn't hooked up back then, Feng Qing would have married into the Shen family long ago, and her husband would not have been angry with her because of the failure of that matter, and their husband and wife would not have reached the current situation.

Shen Xun had to say a few words for Shen Che: "Brother also has an errand now, I'm afraid that my colleagues will have a lot of entertainment during the first month, so I don't have to accompany my sister-in-law."

Ji Cheng smiled at Shen Xun.When Shen Xun got married back then, she was not in good health and was unable to attend the ceremony. When she returned to Ning three days later, she was in a coma. This was the first time Ji Cheng saw Shen Xun after she got married. Had a great time at my husband's house.

Ji Cheng smiled and said, "Yes."

During the first month of the lunar year, no one wanted to be angry with others. The old lady was relieved to see that Ji Cheng was all smiles and showed no signs of resentment.He also felt that Ji Cheng was quite knowledgeable, of course it might be because of his obscure background, he wasn't as noisy as ordinary daughter-in-laws, it was the luck of the family.

"Second brother is really too. He is always so busy that he doesn't come home. Otherwise, the second sister-in-law must have been pregnant by now." Shen Cui said while rubbing her belly.

It was only then that Ji Cheng noticed that Shen Cui, although her belly was as flat as before, but her arrogance was probably due to her pregnancy.

"Ah Cui is pregnant?" Ji Cheng asked with a smile.

Shen Cui laughed and said: "Second sister-in-law's eyes are really sharp. The doctor said that it has been two months since she checked the pulse. She thought she would not be able to conceive, but she did not realize that she did. Is there any news in the second sister-in-law's stomach? It’s been a long time since my second brother had a child.”

That's why Shen Cui is not good at all. When she is proud of herself, she still insists on talking on other people's painful feet. Anyway, you are not allowed to go past her.

Ji Cheng's smile froze. When it came to the child, she really didn't have any confidence, not to mention that she and Shen Che hadn't had sex yet, but even if they did, she had just suffered a serious illness, so I don't know if it would have any impact.

The old lady broke the deadlock for Ji Cheng: "Your second sister-in-law has just recovered from a serious illness and is still taking medicine. How could she get pregnant so soon? According to me, the most important thing is to take care of your body. Sooner or later, the child will be born." of."

Shen Cui curled her lips and said, "The old ancestor loves the second sister-in-law more than us granddaughters."

Shen He said: "Second brother and sister are indeed blessed. If they marry into someone else's family, they don't have such an enlightened grandmother as the old ancestor, and the princess is generous, so you don't need to make rules."

Ji Cheng understands the mentality of these aunts and grandmas, more or less looks down on his own background, but seeing the old lady prefer her, he feels a little sour.

Ji Cheng didn't care about these sour words, he just smiled lightly and passed.

In the second half of the day, Rui Yingtang set up the horse crane. Ji Cheng didn't want to participate, but Shen Cui said, "You God of Wealth, you don't even come to spread your money during Chinese New Year", so he had to end it.

Ji Cheng really acted as the Goddess of Wealth's wife, and her family won against one of the three. She still had a happy face, and she didn't have the slightest sign of losing.

Shen Cui won a lot, her face was flushed, and she was still reluctant to leave the table when it was time to eat. People who didn't know thought she was short of money.In the end, she said: "Second sister-in-law really has a lot of money, and she doesn't feel bad at all if she loses."

Ji Cheng didn't answer Shen Cui's words, she was afraid that if she couldn't help but speak too harshly, she would be inferior in the eyes of the old lady.Sometimes it is a blessing to suffer a loss, and speaking sharply does not mean that you are really good.

Sure enough, when Ji Cheng helped the old lady to eat in the hall, the old lady whispered: "It's really hard for you to spend all afternoon counting cards in order to lose money, but you don't need to pay for this money, I will pay for it later." Ask Yunjin to replenish it for you."

Ji Cheng blushed as soon as he said these words: "Old Ancestor, you are really embarrassing me to death."

The old lady sighed and said, "I don't know how they manage the house. They all look like they are short of money. It makes the old lady feel ashamed, and I don't know how to teach them."

Ji Cheng said softly: "Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. A penny can kill a hero, and the daughter's family will know it's difficult as soon as the housekeeper gets married. Not everyone is as relaxed as our family."

The old lady sighed softly.

After dinner, Chu Zhen went into the inner courtyard to pick up Shen Xun. As soon as he entered, he saw Ji Cheng sitting next to Shen Xian.He hadn't seen Ji Cheng for many years, and when they got married, he heard that she was extremely ill and didn't even show up for the ceremony. Although he was worried about it, he knew something was wrong, so he didn't show it.

(End of this chapter)