Splendid Book

Chapter 64
"Come as soon as you come, Third Cousin, what gift do you bring?" Lin Xinlan said joyfully, looked at the things in her hands for a long time, and then handed them to the maid beside her.

Shen Changle smiled and said: "After all, it is also a joy of housewarming. If you really come here empty-handed, wouldn't it be too rude."

Lin Xinlan smiled and talked to Shen Changle a few more times, then turned her eyes, looked at Shen Jin beside her, and immediately took her hand and said, "When I was at home, I was so excited. The thought of being able to be with you I feel happy when my cousins ​​and cousins ​​go to school together."

Shen Jin originally thought that she was too flattering to the third sister, but now meeting her like this, he felt a little embarrassed in his heart, probably because he was too stingy.So when the three of them talked together, it was considered harmonious.It's just that after a while, Shen Yue and the two sisters from the second room also came, and all three of them brought gifts, congratulating Lin Xinlan on her housewarming.

Among the girls of the Shen family, not counting Shen Changle who had dropped out of school, there were also Shen Lan and Shen Yue in the girls' school.Although these two people are not liked by Shen Jin, they are the same to Lin Xinlan, no one can offend her, and it can be regarded as a good relationship.

Shen Jin looked around at Shen Lan and Shen Yue, she didn't know how to divide the dislike of these two people.But today it is really abominable to entertain them in a good manner.Although she tried her best to hide it on her face, she didn't have any scheming after all, and she stopped talking when she was upset.On the contrary, Lin Xinlan next to her looked like she had just arrived and was polite to everyone. When she spoke, everyone echoed her.

But as she talked, Lin Xinlan asked a lot. Shen Lan sneered, and said lightly: "My cousin is really careful, she even knows the preferences of the two brothers. I have lived in this mansion for so long, and I don't know much about it. familiar."

As soon as these words came out, before Lin Xinlan could speak, Shen Jin's expression changed.From her point of view, Lin Xinlan came here to seek refuge with her, and Shen Lan's eccentricity towards her here was aimed at herself.Her complexion changed immediately, and her eyes suddenly became sharp: "What are you talking about, my cousin just asked a few words, what do you mean by such slander?"

The originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became tense.Everyone was stunned for a moment, but it was Shen Hui who said in time: "Fifth sister, don't mind, the second sister is just talking too much, and she doesn't mean it. I will say sorry to Sister Xinlan on her behalf."

"Where did I say wrong, how can a cousin go around to inquire about her cousin's preferences? I know that she thinks she cares about my cousin, but I don't know..." Shen Lan snorted coldly from the wings of her nose. Silly, but she is not stupid at all.This Lin Xinlan moved in so boldly, because she wanted to get the moon first.

Shen Jin saw that not only did she not admit her mistake, but even worsened, she immediately stood up and said Ling Ran, "I don't understand my cousin's character the best. She just asked a casual question, and someone programmed her like this. I don't know who is hiding it in their hearts. That kind of filth, when everyone else is doing the same thing as me."

Although she didn't mention her name, it was really ugly, Shen Lan's face flushed instantly, and she stared at her fiercely.If it weren't for the presence of such other people, she would have wished to scratch Hua Chenjin's fair cheeks.Shen Hui also frowned slightly, as if she was dissatisfied with Shen Jin's words, and she didn't like Shen Lan either, but they were sisters after all.As for Shen Yue next to her, her face was calm, as if she was used to such quarrels.

Lin Xinlan, on the other hand, had a frightened expression on her face, as if she was extremely afraid of the two of them quarreling.She turned her head to look at Shen Jin, then at Shen Lan, and finally pulled Shen Jin's sleeve gently and said, "Cousin, don't be angry. It's really my own fault. My mother said that I came to my cousin's house. Just to disturb. So I want to know some taboos that the manor should know, so as not to offend anyone in the future."

Seeing her grievance, Shen Jin just felt that if he didn't stand up for her this time, Shen Lan might bully her cousin in the future.She had promised her aunt earlier that her cousin would definitely not suffer when she was at home.As a result, it was only the first day, and he was ridiculed like this.

So she was full of fighting spirit, wishing she could immediately rush up and tear Shen Lan apart.

"Cousin, don't be like this, I know you. There are some people, my mother..." Shen Jin said triumphantly.

"Enough." Shen Changle, who was watching coldly from the sidelines, suddenly spoke softly. She turned to look at Shen Hui, and said softly, "Eldest sister, Fifth Younger Sister has a delicate temper and speaks like a child. You and Don't worry about the second sister. We are all very happy that you can come today."

"They're all my sisters, why be so polite," Shen Hui glanced at her gratefully. Although Shen Jin's words were interrupted, everyone knew what she was going to say next. Shen Jinzhen arranged for her here, I'm afraid there will be another storm later.Then she looked at the hourglass on the long table and said with a smile: "It's getting late, and my second sister and I should go back."

Shen Lan was unhappy, but Shen Hui still pulled her away.As soon as they got up, Shen Yue smiled lightly and said: "Big sister, I want to go back with you too. It just so happens that we are on the way."

After the three of them left, Shen Jin felt something was wrong.She turned her head carefully to look at Shen Changle next to her. Fortunately, the third sister's face looked normal, and she didn't look particularly angry.

"Third cousin, don't be angry with my cousin, it's all my fault..." Lin Xinlan lowered her head, with an expression that it was all my fault, and you hurried to scold me.

Shen Jin's righteousness will burst out again, his chin is raised slightly, his chest is straightened out, with an expression of scolding me if you want to scold me for what I have committed.Shen Changle sneered, then stood up, and said: "It's getting late, I should go back too. I'll have dinner in grandma's yard tonight, so don't be late."

After speaking, she led the servant girl away.

After she left, Lin Xinlan's tears kept rolling in her eyes, and she looked very pitiful.Shen Jin hurriedly held her hand, and comforted her: "Cousin, don't be sad, it's not worth being sad for that kind of person."

"How can you say that about my third cousin?" Lin Xinlan raised her head, her face full of disapproval.

Shen Jin sneered, and said with an exaggerated expression on his face: "Cousin, you are so stupid. I'm talking about Shen Lan, who is just a concubine in the second room, who dares to be so rampant in front of me. It's just a concubine It’s just that she’s a concubine, she’s studying at a women’s school, and my father found her in for her. What’s there to be proud of, I just can’t get used to her strength.”

In fact, Shen Jin just doesn't like her, relying on her mother's favor and aloof appearance.Leaving aside, let's just talk about the concubine cousins ​​of the Lin family, who are not honest, who are doing needlework at home, and they don't bother others when they do their duties.Looking at the two concubines of their Shen family, let's not say that Shen Lan is the second wife, but because Shen Yue was admitted to a women's school, now even her grandmother has praised her several times.

Today, she also purposely showed Shen Yue that there will never be an equal between the concubine and the concubine.

Lin Xinlan finally understood, smiled slightly, patted her chest, and said softly: "I was scared to death, I thought you were talking about the third cousin. In fact, I think the third cousin is generous and courteous, and she is really a role model for us. We have to learn from our third cousin."

She looked at Shen Jin generously, as if she was sincerely doing her best, and Shen Jin nodded again and again.Lin Xinlan felt relieved. Although Shen Jin is also the second cousin's sister, in comparison, the third cousin and the second cousin are the real brothers and sisters.If she offended the third cousin when she first arrived, she might not be able to make a good impression in front of the second cousin.

Fortunately, this was just a gossip between girls, and no one made a big fuss.It was Shen Changle who became indifferent to Shen Jin immediately.After class was over on weekdays, Shen Changle would invite her and Shen Hui to drink tea, but in the past few days, when the husband said that get out of class was over, she greeted her and left by herself.

Even when Lin Xinlan wanted to talk to her several times, she dismissed her plainly.

Lin Xinlan also asked very worriedly: "Cousin, do you think that what happened that day made my cousin unhappy?"

"No, no," Shen Jin said firmly, but she also knew it must be so.It's just that before she made a mistake, the third sister would punish her, but this time she didn't say anything, and she was not used to it.

Bah, bah, bah, you fool, you still don't feel used to being punished.Shen Jin complained about herself from the bottom of her heart, and immediately changed the topic again.Hmph, don't care if she doesn't care, now that she has a cousin, she doesn't need to care.

On the contrary, Shen Hui often came to look for Shen Changle these few days, and the two mostly discussed needlework.Shen Hui's female celebrity is very good, Shen Changle also learned how to make shoes from her before, and when her elder brother went to take the exam, she and Shen Hui made a pair of them each.I heard that during the exam, it was extremely cold in the exam hall, and those two pairs of shoes played a great role.

"By the way, after a while, it will be the birthday of the ancestor of the Jining Marquis Mansion, cousin, are you going there?" Shen Hui casually brought up a topic and asked softly.

Shen Changle was a little strange, and didn't understand why she suddenly brought up such a thing.But he still nodded and said, "I'll probably go there a few days earlier, after all, it's also my grandmother's [-]th birthday, and my uncle and aunt attach great importance to it."

Shen Hui nodded, then turned her head and said with a smile: "It's better to go there earlier, go out and relax, it's better than studying at home all day."

It's not like Shen Hui said this, she was a little strange, she looked at her for a long time, "Sister, what's wrong with you?"

As a result, Shen Hui suddenly grabbed her hand and said in a pleading voice: "Sister San, can you do me a favor?"

Shen Changle looked at her blankly, but did not answer immediately, but waited for a while before asking: "What's the help? If I can help, I will definitely help you, big sister."

After Shen Hui heard her words, she was not disappointed.But after a while, she rekindled hope, she looked at Shen Changle, gritted her teeth and said: "Third sister, maybe you will think I have no shame after I say this, but this is a matter of my life, I can't think of anyone who can help me except you."

She was so solemn, but Shen Changle felt a little heavy in his heart.

"Tell me first, if you can help, I will never shirk."

But even so, Shen Hui still gritted her teeth and struggled with her thoughts for a long time, as if this matter was extremely difficult for her.But just when Shen Changle thought she was giving up, Shen Hui suddenly said: "Third sister, my aunt has arranged a marriage for me. But you also know that my mother has the softest ears, as long as my aunt can do whatever she wants You can coax her with a few nice words. But my aunt has always been unreliable, so I don't believe it at all. But if I can't produce any evidence, my mother will definitely not believe me. So can you Can't you help me find out?"

"Me?" Shen Changle was surprised, this girl secretly inquired about the outsider, if it got out, she might even lose her reputation.

"I know it's too much, but third sister, I don't have any elder brother to rely on, and I don't have any younger brother to rely on. I stay in this mansion all day, and I can only know a few lines of poetry and needlework. If I want to ask for information, I don't even know who to ask. I don't even know," Shen Hui said very sadly.

Shen Changle sighed, it wasn't that she was soft-hearted, but that what Shen Hui said was indeed the truth.Shen Lan made such a mistake before, and the second uncle vowed to lock her up at that time, but within a year, she was alive and kicking outside.Even if the second aunt moved Aunt Han's son to the outer courtyard, the son was still Aunt Han's son, and even if she moved to the outer courtyard, it would still be Aunt Han's and Shen Lan's reliance.

"Big sister, it's not that I won't help you, it's just that it's not easy for me to go out and spy on a man?"

"Didn't the big brother and the second brother know a lot of people outside, I don't have the face to ask them, and I don't want you to help me find out, I just beg you to pass me a message, please help the two brothers. No left or right The face is mine."

Seeing her like this, Shen Changle couldn't say anything, and it would not be difficult for his two elder brothers to investigate.

"Third sister, you are not me. I have never seen the power of Aunt Han. I have made up my mind since I was a child. It doesn't matter if I am suffering or poor in this life. I just ask for someone who can treat me well."

(End of this chapter)