Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 21 Mrs. Zhu's Worries

Mrs. Shen frowned slightly, then turned around and said with a smile on her face: "Since the old lady wants to see you, you can go there. Remember, give her a good regard for me."

Although the old lady had a smile on her face, there was no smile in her eyes, and she looked at Shen Yuechen with burning eyes, seemingly puzzled and worried.

Shen Yuechen responded lightly, followed Chai's turn and left with everyone's eyes on her.

The garden became quiet for a while, and everyone seemed to have nothing to say.

Li Shi, who was sitting in the main seat, picked up the white porcelain and green bamboo tea bowl, his face darkened, his rosy lips parted slightly, and he said, "Bring some bowls of iced sour plum soup."

The maids immediately removed the tea bowls on the table after hearing the words, and prepared again the sour plum soup and the porcelain plate containing the fruits. The fruits covered with icing sugar were used to match the sour plum soup.While putting on the sour plum soup, the atmosphere in the garden also returned to normal, but the topic changed from the clothes and jewelry just now to chatting about the Shen family.

Indeed, Shen Yuechen was suddenly invited by Mrs. Zhu by name. If it were put in the eyes of the uninformed, they would think that the Shen family and the Zhu family had a close relationship long ago.Moreover, the people who came to visit today are all prepared and hopeful for the Zhu family, and no one wants to waste their efforts to fetch water from the bamboo basket.

Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Xiao still drank tea pretending to be indifferent, followed other people's topics, and praised Shen Yuechen from time to time, but they were anxious and depressed in their hearts, and they couldn't feel at ease.

Mrs. Zhu's second wife, Mrs. Chai, took Shen Yuechen and a group of maidservants around the pool with a clear bottom in the Changchun Garden, then walked through a long winding corridor with carved railings, and then passed through an arched moon gate before entering. A spacious and elegant courtyard.

Chai brought Shen Yuechen into the yard, and then two gatekeepers rushed out to greet her.

The Zhu Mansion is so big that people almost forget about the north, south, east and west and get lost.

All the way, Shen Yuechen was thinking about the reason why Mrs. Zhu wanted to see her. Could it be that it was really just because of the copied Buddhist scriptures.

Although she was apprehensive, she still did not forget to pay attention to the beautiful scenery along the way, looking left and right, showing no stage fright, being caught by Mrs. Xiao, she couldn't help raising her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.

Before, seeing this child's obedient eyebrows and eyes, I thought she would be very timid... Unexpectedly, she can hold her breath.

With the scorching sun, everything in the courtyard shone brightly with the sun, as if being sprinkled with gold dust.

This courtyard is about twice the size of the main courtyard of the Shen family. It faces north and is square. There is a luxuriant ginkgo tree planted in the middle of the courtyard. There are no gorgeous and luxurious settings, and there are not many artificial decorations and decorations. It looks rustic and quiet.

Standing in the courtyard, Shen Yuechen was in a trance for some reason. She didn't speed up her pace until Mrs. Chai called her, followed Mrs. Xiao all the way into the house, and finally saw sitting on an ebony wood-wrapped bronze carved dragon Mrs. Zhu on the grand master's chair.

Mrs. Zhu is wearing a maroon-colored gown with Yunfei makeup and dark blessing patterns, a horse face skirt, and a string of round and plump emerald beads hanging around her neck.She has a plump face and a serious expression. Her gray hair is meticulously combed and neatly combed into a high bun on her head. The headgear is elegant. Although there are clear traces of time between her eyebrows and eyes, she is full of vigor and spirit. Especially those piercing eyes, not at all like an old man over [-] years old.

At her feet, a brightly dressed maid was kneeling on the ground with her head bowed, holding two beauty hammers in her hands and gently beating the old lady's legs.

As soon as the old man gets old, he is afraid of the shade and heat, so, for today's flower viewing banquet, Mrs. Zhu did not show up, but sent someone to invite Shen Yuechen here alone, so we can see each other.

"Old ancestor is well." Chai invited Ann as soon as she came in, took the initiative to walk to the old lady, pointed to Shen Yuechen, and said with a smile: "I brought you the eldest daughter of the Shen family."

Shen Yuechen came over and wished Mrs. Zhu a blessing: "Yuechen greets the old lady, and the old lady has a long life and a healthy life."

She lowered her eyes slightly, not daring to look around.The uneasiness in her heart along the way seemed to hint at what was about to happen to her.for something to happen.However, Mrs. Zhu just looked at her and said indifferently: "Get up! Come here and let me take a closer look."

Shen Yuechen looked up at Mrs. Zhu, then at Mrs. Xiao Chai, and slowly stepped forward.

The look in Mrs. Zhu's eyes became brighter, she looked straight at her, as if she wanted to find something from her.

Shen Yuechen stood still, his body like a taut string, allowing them to look up and down, sweating secretly in his heart.

Mrs. Zhu has seen countless people in her life, and she has seen many women with top-notch appearance and talent.Therefore, in terms of appearance, Shen Yuechen, the daughter of the magistrate, is far inferior to any of the four maids standing in the room, and can only be regarded as mediocre in appearance; Clean breath, elegant and generous, looks much better than those vulgar fans who only know how to inlay gold and silver.

As the saying goes, marry a wife and a virtuous person, and take concubines and sex.What she was looking for was Zhu Jintang's stepmother, a gentle woman, an obedient daughter-in-law, not some stunning beauty.

The Shen family didn't have much fame in the Dezhou area. Although the uncle of the Shen family, Shen Zhijian, was already a fourth-rank official, but in the final analysis, it was because of the old man's help and connections that he became what he is today.

For such a foundationless sect, the Zhu family also looked down on her, but she was the only one who fit the birthday horoscope set by Nan Tianshi... Seven kills are controlled, the body is prosperous, the wealth is prosperous, and there is great achievement. …Small wealth depends on frugality, and great wealth depends on heaven. Perhaps, everything is arranged by God in the dark.

Mrs. Zhu looked at Shen Yuechen for a while, and finally said: "This boy has beautiful features and good handwriting, he is really a caring child... Baoping, show Miss Shen some tea, second daughter-in-law, please sit down too .”

Shen Yuechen bowed his knees again and saluted: "Thank you, Madam, for giving me your seat." After speaking, she sat down as she said, and folded her hands respectfully in front of her.

Mrs. Chai has been standing by the side, the old lady did not let her sit, of course she dare not sit, even if there are outsiders and juniors around.

Although there was some distance away, Shen Yuechen could still smell a faint sandalwood fragrance from the old lady.Thinking of the Buddhist scriptures that Mrs. Chai mentioned earlier, she thought that her old man was also a person who worshiped Buddha.

Recently, many things that have happened in Zhu's mansion have made people feel headaches, and they have to pray to Buddha and burn incense every day to relieve the pressure.However, praying to Buddha is not enough, Zhu's family has always been difficult in terms of heirs, Mr. Zhu has countless concubines, and only two sons under his knees, and it seems that the situation has become even more difficult in the generation of the elder Zhu Feng.

On the second room, Chai gave birth to two sons to the second master Zhu Jun after passing through the door, but now the eldest son Zhu Jintang is the only one supporting the eldest room... This is undoubtedly the most worrying issue for the old lady right now.

But after a while, Mrs. Zhu's thoughts changed a few times, and she couldn't help but look at Shen Yuechen again.

Shen Yuechen was not a person who talked a lot, and now he didn't know what to say when facing the strange old Mrs. Zhu. He only lifted the tea bowl on the table, and then lifted the tea lid, and a burst of warm and refreshing aroma came out .

Shen Yuechen looked down at the tea bowl, and saw that the tea soup in the bowl was light, like jasper, and said silently in his heart: "The cloud and fog in Lushan Mountain are indeed the home of the rich."

Such a good tea is naturally worthy of praise.

Shen Yuechen took a sip of tea lightly, raised his head and praised with a smile: "The color and fragrance are finer than orchids. The clouds and mists on Mount Lu really live up to their reputation."

She is not proficient in tea scriptures, but she is very familiar with Yunwu tea.

Master Jingyun also liked to drink this kind of tea when he was in Jingyue Nunnery.A purple sand teapot, two coarse porcelain tea bowls, wisps of fragrance, rising up, gradually blurring the master's eyes that are as clear as spring water.

The Buddhist hall is simple and shabby, and practicing calligraphy in winter is the most cold hand. A cup of hot tea can warm the tea and warm the heart, but at that time, she didn't know how expensive this cup of tea was.

Sure enough, Mrs. Zhu was slightly surprised to hear that Shen Yuechen knew this tea. She had heard that her situation in the Shen family had been unsatisfactory. It is estimated that it would be very difficult to have the opportunity to meet such a top-quality tea.

Mrs. Chai was also slightly startled, and then agreed with a smile: "Well, the girl has a good tongue. This Yunwu tea is a favorite of the ancestors, and the girl is lucky today."

The tea is good tea, but it doesn't have the same taste as before.

Shen Yuechen knew that she didn't come here to drink tea, and Mrs. Zhu would not specially invite herself to drink tea for no reason, there must be other meanings in it.Although she vaguely guessed a few points, she hoped that she was wrong.

After a while, a servant girl brought a half-old hand-copied scripture and handed it to Mrs. Zhu.

With sharp eyes, Shen Yuechen recognized her handwriting on it at a glance.

Mrs. Zhu turned a few pages, and asked calmly: "I heard that the girl has been associated with Buddhism since she was a child, and she has lived in a temple for a long time to recuperate. I don't know where did you learn this good calligraphy?"

Thinking of this, Mrs. Chai couldn't help but secretly rejoiced, and couldn't wait to see Mrs. Li's distraught appearance.

Afterwards, Mrs. Zhu chatted with her about some family gossip, with a friendly attitude, not at all like an elder who just met.

Although it was gossip, Shen Yuechen still answered cautiously, for fear that he might say the wrong thing carelessly.

Whether it is in modern times or ancient times, dealing with people, talking and doing things all require skill and propriety.

In her previous life, Shen Yuechen put too much energy into studying and taking exams. She didn't understand the world, so she suffered a lot from it.In this life, when she clearly understood how difficult her situation was, she realized that she had to be very careful in every word and deed.

When lunch was approaching, Mrs. Zhu suddenly proposed to go to the Flower Appreciation Banquet to meet everyone, Chai Shi and Shen Yuechen also followed her back to Changchun Garden.It's just different from when I came here, instead of walking, I was sitting in a soft sedan chair.

Just now, Chai took a short cut with Shen Yuechen. This time, sitting in a sedan chair saved his energy and took him longer.At this time, in the Changchun Garden, Li Shi, the eldest wife of the Zhu family, was struggling to cope with those who came one after another, fawning and fawning continuously.

When Mrs. Zhu suddenly appeared in the garden, everyone's expressions changed accordingly.

Standing beside the old lady, Shen Yuechen had no choice but to meet those eyes full of envy and jealousy. She was very nervous and helpless, and quietly hid the beads in her sleeve.

Li's eyebrows moved, and she looked at Shen Yuechen's eyes carefully.His expression seemed calm as usual, but there was uncontrollable resentment in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)