Splendid Book

Chapter 63 Mother and Daughter Conspiracy
"You've seen her look like that, but it's just because she is older than me, she was admitted to the women's school a year earlier than me, and she is so arrogant, she really answered that sentence," Shen Jin looked at the woman in front of her. Hua Zhi, "The little man succeeds."

"Okay, you've already embarrassed her and made a bad breath. If you talk about her now, don't you mean to embarrass yourself?" Shen Changle reached out and cut off the flower branch. Withered, she called the woman who specializes in flowers and plants to ask, and found out that the flower branches had grown too luxuriantly before, and the nutrition in the soil was insufficient, which caused the previous situation to appear.

Shen Changle is learning how to grow flowers recently, which is ridiculous to say, he never went to a women's school in his previous life, and he worked hard in this life to get into a women's school.Unexpectedly, within half a year, she ended up dropping out of school.She had been recuperating from her injuries before, but she couldn't keep up in the first year, and she would be left behind even in the final assessment.When the time comes to let her go to the yellow character class for another year, she might as well drop out of school completely, and come to a decent and suitable place.

After all, everyone knew that she dropped out of school due to physical reasons.

"Then you have to be more serious, this will be a joy, if you don't get into the women's school later, I don't think you need to go out," Shen Changle said with a sideways glance at her, shaking his head and smiling slightly.

"I know, don't look down on people," Shen Jin muttered again, obviously not very happy.But then she thought about it again, and said tentatively, "Sister San, can I ask you something?"

"What's the matter?" Seeing her cautious appearance, Shen Changle guessed that it was not a trivial matter.

"Well, it's sister Xinlan from my uncle's family. She also wants to take the women's school exam this year, but the husband in her family is good at teaching. But my aunt said that the husband didn't take the women's school test, so I don't know what's going on here. So let her stay at my house for a few days, and go to school with you, third sister," Shen Jin glanced at her secretly, seeing that there was no obvious anger on her face, and then finished speaking.

Ever since she became sensible, her maternal ancestral family has already established contact with the Jining Hou Mansion. The two old ladies are obviously sisters of direct relatives, but now they are not in touch with each other.In the past, Shen Jin didn't know what to do, but when he got older, he knew that it was probably because of his mother.She has very vague memories of her mother.Although her grandmother allowed her to visit her mother every month, the mother she saw was an old woman who was lifeless and full of Buddhist scriptures.

Although she was also sad and distressed, the older she got, the more she understood that she must have made a big mistake when her father refused to forgive her mother for so many years.And this mistake may have something to do with the third sister.

Maybe she should hate the third sister, but she didn't know when she started. On the surface, she didn't want to obey her discipline, but she was very proud of her in her heart.The third sister is very good, not only can be admitted to the women's school, but also No.1, even in such a college full of talents, she is the one who attracts the most attention.She would also be jealous in her heart, but she was more proud than she could tell.

So even though she knew it was difficult, she still spoke up. She always felt that the third sister could compromise for her.

"Sister Xinlan from your eldest uncle's family," Shen Changle frowned and thought deeply, but after thinking about it for a while, he couldn't remember what this person looked like.The Shen family has very little contact with the Lin family now, except for the etiquette that should be present during the New Year's festival, Shen Lingcheng almost never visits the Lin family's door.What's more, after the Lin family's uncle went into business, he was even more contemptuous, as if he was afraid that he would smell of copper from his family.

Seeing her doubts, Shen Jin immediately said: "Sister Xinlan, who is two months older than me, will also take the women's school exam this year. If we can pass the exam together, we can take care of each other in the future."

Shen Changle nodded, this is true.When she was in the women's school, she and Ye Ling were old acquaintances, and the two were very close.What's more, most of the girls in the women's school met each other before they entered school, whether they were related by in-laws or old friends, and they always met at various banquets.So I can have familiar people to go to school with me, and I can adapt quickly in the academy.

It's just that Shen Changle is not a dedicated teacher, and she just dropped out of the girls' school. If she agreed rashly, others would think that she was arrogant and thought that she could be a teacher.She taught Shen Jin, who was her own sister, and no one else would say anything if she gave some pointers.So when Shen Jin asked this, she hesitated immediately.

Shen Jin saw that she hesitated for a long while, but she didn't say a word. She immediately pouted, tugged at her sleeve, and begged: "Sister San, you just agree. Anyway, if you teach me a lesson, you can't do it now. It's just one more person."

"You think so simply," Shen Changle looked at her with a naive expression.Probably there is no Lin's influence in this life. Although Shen Jin's temper is explosive, at least he has a straightforward temper, unlike his previous life, where he always beat around the bush when he said a word.On the other hand, Shen Yue has changed completely, several layers of meaning can be mixed in a sentence, it makes people feel helpless just looking at it.

Shen Changle had no choice but to say: "I've only been in the women's school for a few months, and now I'm just a dropout. If you let Lin Xinlan come over, people will think that I'm overthinking myself, so I can be a teacher."

"How come, you were No.1 admitted to a women's school back then. My aunt said that compared to the great principles taught by the gentlemen, you, the third sister, can help us to be admitted to a women's school," Shen Jin also said. Without thinking too much, she directly said what her eldest aunt Xiao Shi had said.

After Shen Changle listened to it, she recognized it with a sneer.The eldest lady of the Lin family really tried her best to get her daughter into a women's school.It's just that women's reading is not about fighting for fame and wealth, so it's too low for her to do so.But after thinking about it, this is the kindness of the mother after all.Although Shen Changle didn't like her behavior like this, he would not belittle her either.

But she still said: "I know what your aunt means, but it's only natural for me to teach you. But it doesn't make sense to teach her. I am still studying with my husband. So I can't agree to this."

Seeing this, Shen Jin pouted and nodded.

After a few days, the Lin family sent someone to invite her over.Shen Jin used to pass happily, but this time she was not so happy.My aunt has always treated her well, but the first time she asked her to do something, she didn't succeed.So she felt very sorry, and even when she got home, she still looked sullen.

She sat in the old lady's yard once, and then was dragged by Lin Xinlan to sit in her own yard.Between the two cousins, because they are close in age and Lin Xinlan follows Shen Jin in everything, the relationship between the two has always been good.Only this time, Lin Xinlan said a few words, but Shen Jin didn't respond.

Seeing her like this, Lin Xinlan immediately took her hand and asked with concern: "Cousin, what's wrong with you, but why are you unhappy?"

"Cousin, my third sister didn't agree to what my aunt said earlier," Shen Jin pouted, but still told the truth.

A look of disappointment flashed across Lin Xinlan's face, but when she thought of her mother's usual instructions, she immediately smiled and said: "I should think it's something, it's because my mother mentioned it abruptly. I thought it was embarrassing before." , so don’t take it to heart.”

When Shen Jin heard her considerate words, she felt ashamed and angry again. Thinking about how well her aunt and cousin had treated her for so many years.But she couldn't even help her cousin with such a small matter. Thinking of this, her head drooped even lower.Seeing this, Lin Xinlan even took her hand, and comforted her softly, "My silly sister, it's just such a trivial matter. Don't take it to heart. In fact, I think it's just a matter of my knowledge to be admitted to the women's school. It's not easy, and my mother is just really in a hurry, and she goes to the doctor in a hurry. Don't take it to heart."

The more she told Shen Jin not to take it to heart, the more guilty Shen Jin felt.Cousin is already in a difficult situation, if I don't help her anymore, wouldn't it be too much.

After Lin Xinlan saw the look of guilt on her face, she sighed again, and said softly: "I thought that our cousins ​​could be admitted to the women's school together, and there would be someone to take care of me in the academy." Woolen cloth."

"Cousin, don't worry, I, I will go back this time and beg my third sister..."

"Don't, please don't, the third cousin is cold-tempered. If you are like this, I'm afraid she will blame me for not knowing what to do." Lin Xinlan bowed her head slightly, with a pitiful expression on her face.

Just at this moment, the maid next to Xiao Shi came to invite them over.When the two of them arrived at Xiao's yard, they saw a lot of fabrics on the table in the middle.Seeing them coming, Mrs. Xiao immediately waved and smiled and said, "You are here, come and have a look at the fabric on the table, it is a fashionable fabric brought back from Jiangnan."

"Mother is really biased. Any good things can only be brought out when my cousin comes," Lin Xinlan pouted, with a playful tone.

Seeing this, Mrs. Xiao immediately reached out and tapped her forehead, and lightly scolded: "You stinky girl, you are jealous of your cousin. Just think about how Sister Jin will get something good, forget you, heartless girl " Then she turned her head to look at Shen Jin, and said with a smile: "Besides, our sister Jin is so pleasing and obedient. I don't love her or anyone else."

Shen Jin was embarrassed by what she said, and murmured: "How can I have such good words from my aunt."

She looked down at the materials on the table. Not only were the colors bright, but the patterns on them were very novel, which was indeed rare in the capital.The Lin family's business is doing well, so people from all over the world will bring things back from time to time, and Shen Jin must have a share.

Shen Changle has such a prominent natal family, her grandmother and aunt love her very much, and they give her all good things.Besides, she was the only girl over there. Although Shen Jin envied her, her grandparents' family treated her well.So even if she is not as good as the third sister, the other three girls in the mansion are far behind her.

Thinking of this, the guilt that had been hard to dissipate before rose again.She looked at Mrs. Xiao and said guiltily: "Auntie, when you asked me to do it earlier, I didn't do it well, I..."

She bit her lip lightly, seemingly speechless.

On the contrary, Mrs. Xiao showed a little surprise, and asked back: "You child, what's the matter, what asked you to do?"

"Mother, you said that you asked me to live with my cousin and study with her third cousin. You are the one who made me feel guilty by talking too much." Lin Xinlan took her hand again, comforting her in a soft voice. she.

Only then did Xiao come to her senses, and she immediately blamed herself: "You are really honest, kid. My aunt didn't tell you to finish this matter, but just wanted you to go back and ask. If it didn't work, then it's okay. If you are so out of touch, my aunt will be angry."

"That's right, if you do this again, I'll be angry too," Lin Xinlan pouted, but still said with a smile.

The mother and daughter of the Lin family talked and laughed, which made Shen Jin amused.But it was just like this, she felt more and more that her aunt and cousin were the ones who really treated her well, they thought of herself in everything good, but now that this is such a big thing as being admitted to a women's school, she should help out anyway Bar.

So she made up her mind and said: "Aunt, cousin, don't worry. My third sister is hard-hearted and soft-hearted. I will ask her a few times later, and she will definitely let go."

Xiao suddenly smiled, patted her palm lightly, and said with a smile: "This silly boy, he talks like a child. Why do you need to use the word "begging" between sisters? Tell me, your third sister was How to get back to you?"

Shen Jin immediately repeated what she and Shen Changle said to Xiao Shi, word by word.Even if Mrs. Xiao listened to it, she had to appreciate it. The third girl of the Shen family was really cautious and considerate, and she couldn't compare to her niece, who was like a silly elder sister.It's no wonder that Shen Changle, who is also a sister, can be so beautiful in the mansion for so many years, while Shen Jin can only be concealed under the brilliance of her sister.

After thinking for a while, an idea came to her mind.Just smiled and said: "Actually, your third sister is too worried, but she is only her cousin, so how can such gossip spread."

Shen Jin nodded in agreement. She also thought that the third sister was too fussy.But in the past few years, she was used to being disciplined by Shen Changle, so even though she was not convinced by Shen Changle's disapproval, she did not dare to really ignore her intentions.

Xiao also saw the way, so she said softly: "Actually, my aunt's original intention is to let your cousin live with you for a while. Your homework has always been much better than your cousin, and the two of you are together. It's better than being alone, even if you have any difficult questions, you can also discuss it. If you really let your third sister teach you, it won't be the case."

That's what she said, but Shen Jin blinked, still looking ignorant.She sighed from the bottom of her heart, she only hated her own seven-apertured exquisite heart, for not being able to enlighten her.So she winked at Lin Xinlan next to her, but she was her own daughter, so she could tell.

"Cousin, my mother wants me to live at your house for a while, so that we can prepare for the exam together. In fact, what my mother said before was just in a hurry. But I think there is something I don't understand. , go ask Third Cousin, I think she will definitely help me out." Lin Xinlan has delicate eyebrows, and a pair of willow-leaf eyebrows are a little softer, so she speaks in a leisurely manner, which can make Shen Jin understand .

"Yeah, that's a good idea. I really want to live with you, cousin," Shen Jin also said happily.

The Xiao who was next to him also nodded, and said with a smile: "it just so happens that my husband has a funeral at home and is about to leave and go home. I am still wondering where to find a reliable and appropriate gentleman at this moment. It just so happens these few months Let your cousin study at your home, if she is admitted to the women's school, that's fine. If she doesn't pass the exam, I'll just find another husband."

After hearing this, Shen Jin also thought it was a good idea, and wished she could run home right away.

"This matter is not a trivial matter. It still needs the consent of your old lady. I will take your cousin to your house tomorrow," Xiao Shi settled herself while speaking.

Shen Jin on the opposite side not only didn't feel a little strange, but was very happy.

So when she left today, she never forgot, and said to Xiao Shi: "Auntie, don't forget tomorrow."

"I won't forget, you take these things back too, and give your third sister and fourth sister a share," Xiao commanded the maid to put the things on the carriage behind, all of which were high-quality silk.

When the mother and daughter of the Lin family returned to the yard and Mrs. Xiao had just sat down on the couch, Lin Xinlan said unhappily: "Mother, you promised to keep that piece of moonlight blue material for me, so why did you give it to my cousin?" Picked it away?"

She was a little aggrieved, it was fine if she had to share all the good things with Shen Jin before, and her mother didn't keep the piece of material she liked so much for her.

Xiao Shi was busy talking to Shen Jin this afternoon, but her back was sore.She beckoned and asked the little maid to tap her back, and then said unhurriedly: "You really think your cousin is a fool. I have already said that these batches of fashionable materials are sent from Jiangnan, and they are waiting for you. She came, and you two picked it together. If you really keep this material, unless you don’t wear it in front of her, if you wear it, she will definitely think that my aunt treats her like this, and it’s just for her. The ingredients are just leftovers from your picks.”

"How could it be, she is so stupid, how could she see it clearly," Lin Xinlan said with some hesitation.

"You little girls, every family, what you like is nothing more than clothes and jewelry. Whoever has an extra piece of jewelry, who has a new suit of clothes, do you really think you can't tell?" Xiao sneered, obviously making fun of Lin Xinlan. Innocent.

Fortunately, this daughter was also raised by her, and she will be smart since she was a child, and she will be able to understand it as long as she dials it a little bit.

So Lin Xinlan showed disappointing eyes at this time, and said helplessly: "Daughter understands," but then her face darkened again, and she couldn't help complaining: "However, when you are patient with her and accommodate her, what is going on? When will it be. Mother, my daughter can't be like this for the rest of her life, she has to pick out all the expensive jewelry and I'll pick out any expensive jewelry, and she'll pick out the rest of the good-looking materials, so it's my turn to choose."

Xiao Shi looked back at her, and Lin Xinlan was so frightened that she immediately dared not speak again.After staying for a while, she waved her hand and signaled the servant girl to go out.But there are her people inside and outside the yard, so there is no need to worry, who dares to leak her words.

She said with a bit of resentment: "It's just a few pieces of jewelry and clothes, and you have been wronged like this when you look at it. But what mother usually lacks for you is still short of you. Such shallow eyelids?"

Lin Xinlan was so reprimanded that she dared not speak, Xiao snorted, and reprimanded again: "These clothes and jewelry are just a temporary benefit, what do you think Mother let you hold that girl for so many years?" She stretched out her hand and nodded. She touched her daughter's forehead and said bitterly, "I didn't do it for you to find a good husband's family in the future."

When it comes to marriage, the little girl's family is naturally shy. Lin Xinlan blushed, lowered her head and said delicately: "Mother, what are you talking about, my daughter is still young."

"Yes, you are young, but getting married is the most important thing in a woman's life. Not to mention your grandmother and your aunt, who are obviously sisters of the same blood, but what is the situation in our family now? Look at the Marquis of Jining again, how beautiful it is," Xiao couldn't help sighing, it is very important for this woman to marry, even if she is a sister of the same mother, the situation can be very different.

Lin Xinlan didn't think so at first, but when she thought of the Jining Marquis Mansion, she also knew that her family couldn't keep up.So she was no longer as shy as before, instead she looked up at Xiao Shi and said, "But what does this have to do with flattering my cousin?"

"You silly boy, you don't even look at what kind of family the Shen family is, and you just say that your big cousin, who passed the Jinshi this year, was so prestigious at that time. I'm afraid that the people who come to propose marriage will step on him. The threshold of the Shen family," when Xiao thought of this, she was also very envious, and she also had a son.But Naihe is a poor student, not to mention a Jinshi, even if he failed the second time in the Juren examination.

Shen Ruhui was originally the eldest grandson of the Shen family, the future Duke of the state, and as expected, he would definitely not be able to escape from his grasp.But who knows that she is so powerful, not only has she passed the Jinshi examination, but she is also a noble scholar. According to her master, her future is limitless.Xiao Shi also knew that such a person, his own Xinlan would definitely not be able to reach him.It is said that a family of women is begging from a hundred families, she looked at it, this Ruhui from the Shen family is also a good man from a family, and a hundred families want to marry.

But apart from Shen Ruhui, the Shen family also has a second young master.Shen Ruwen's child can be regarded as the child she watched grow up. Although he is not as good at reading as his elder brother, he is still a handsome young man.In addition, he is only four years older than Xin Lan, so the Xiao family has already set his sights on Shen Ruwen.It's just that she also knew about Lin's affairs, and the influence back then was really bad.Directly let the Jining Marquis Mansion and the Lin Mansion cut off contact, but they all said that it was a matter of human effort. She looked at her own Xinlan, and she was also a delicate beauty.When he grows up in the future, which man can not be tempted.

So she took Lin Xinlan's hand and said, "Your cousin is no longer favored at home. She is also a girl in the Duke's mansion. You are as old as her. In the future, if she goes out to socialize, if you treat her well, you can tell her Will you be with me? At that time, you will also know more girls and make your name famous. Are you afraid that you will not have a good marriage?"

At this time, she didn't mention Shen Ruwen, after all, her daughter is still young, so it's not good to mention it too early.If she can live in Shen's residence for a while, then when her cousin and cousin are together, she will be able to show some affection.

After all, Mrs. Xiao is a formidable person, so it's easy to say.I just said this the day before, and brought a gift the next day and came to Shen's house.When I said it in front of the old lady, even the old lady was stunned, but what she said was well-founded. Two girls are studying together, there will always be mutual promotion.

What's more, Shen Jin is determined to take the women's school exam, the old lady sees her energy, but she is no less serious than Shen Changle.

"Grandmother, you just agree. My cousin is here. Even if I encounter any problems, I can have someone to discuss with. Besides, in the assessment of women's school, the subjects that I am not very good at are all my cousin is good at. "Shen Jin begged with all his might.

It's not that the old lady doesn't feel pain, they are all her granddaughters.What's more, Shen Jin was still young when Lin's death took place, and Shen Jin could be regarded as being raised by her for so many years.So it's hard for the old lady to refuse her such a small request.

That being said, it's settled.Xiao immediately took her daughter back happily, and when she packed the box, she packed a lot of things.

Lin Xinlan was still a little curious, and asked, "Mother, why did you ask the maid to pack so many things for me? It's not like I won't come back?"

"You silly girl, you don't just live there for a day or two, but you will live there for several months," Xiao said with some pride.

"But my home is so close to Shen's residence, if there is anything you need, you can just get it when you come back. Is this necessary?" Lin Xinlan still felt that it was too exaggerated.

When Xiao looked at her like this, she knew she was stupid. She slightly lifted the corner of her mouth and smiled, "What do you know? You pack these things and go back. Even if you live there for a long time, it's hard for others to say anything."

"Mother, isn't this a rascal?" Lin Xinlan, a little girl, had the nerve to put on a face.

But Mrs. Xiao smiled again and said: "You silly girl, mother is doing this for your own good. After you get there, you should be more diligent and have more cousins ​​do some needlework. Your work has always been outstanding. If you listen to them, they will definitely like it.”

When Xiao Shi talked about his cousin, he not only paused, but even his tone was ambiguous.Their mother and daughter are already close, so when it comes to this, Lin Xinlan still doesn't understand.Niangqin, this is because she wants to get the moon sooner rather than later.

"It is said that good women are hard to find. In fact, it is really hard to find men with good character. This world requires a lot of women. Not only must they be proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but they must not be left behind in housekeeping. Those girls from the female school, who have both ability and morality. But look at the men again, nothing else, only your elder brother has learned to go in and out of those Qinlou and Chu halls. We women can only have one man in our life, but those men There can be countless women, so my mother hopes that you can marry a good man, at least the husband must be a good-natured one." Although Xiao Shi is calculating everywhere, it is also for his daughter in the end.

When Lin Xinlan heard that her brother was going in and out of that kind of romantic place, she immediately said angrily: "Mother, why don't you care about my brother?"

"There's nothing to worry about. He's just entertaining. It's inevitable. Although your brother is not honest, he dare not make mistakes in general." Xiao Shi still has confidence in his son.

Lin Xinlan suddenly thought of the few maids in her brother's house, all of them were charming and charming, and they spoke like a song of a bird, and they could really seduce people's hearts.She also knew that two of them had been taken over by her elder brother. She didn't feel much about it at first, but when she thought that there might be such a little maid in her future husband's room, she felt unspeakably uncomfortable from the bottom of her heart.

Xiao Shi said a few more words to her, and then let her have a good rest.

Two days later, Lin Xinlan went to live in Shen's house.Because it is between cousins, there is no scruples.So Shen Jin directly invited Shen Changle over, and also invited other girls.

It's just that Shen Changle happened to be fine, so he went there earlier.But even so, when she went in, she couldn't help being surprised when she saw the cages in the yard.

After she entered the door, she asked with a smile, "The boxes outside belong to my cousin?"

"Yeah, my mother packed these for me, and I think it's a bit exaggerated," Lin Xinlan looked at her with a delicate face, as if expecting her words.

Shen Changle smiled awkwardly, and said against his will: "It's no exaggeration, my cousin can just stay here with peace of mind."

"That's right, cousin, you can live here with peace of mind," Shen Jin said cheerfully.

Shen Changle stared dumbfounded at Shen Jin's sincere smile, hehe, this is really a fool.

(End of this chapter)