Rebirth of a wishful life

Chapter 108

After sending off Lord Shen, Shen Ruyi was no longer sleepy. Mother Lu hurriedly sent someone to bring over lunch, which Shen Ruyi usually likes to eat, so she also ate a lot, and took Xia Bing with her after eating. They wandered around the yard.

"Elder Sister, are you coming to the garden too?" Shen Yunrou on the other side was also walking around with a maidservant. Seeing her, she hurried over and put her arms around her: "Didn't Elder Sister say earlier that there was going to be a Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet? Just now, I went around in the garden and found that our family doesn't have any chrysanthemums to sell."

The chrysanthemum appreciation banquet must not only have two or three pots of ordinary chrysanthemums, but at least one pot of rare chrysanthemums.

"The chrysanthemums on the Zhuangzi will be delivered in a while, let's see what chrysanthemums are there later." Shen Ruyi said with a smile, and Shen Yunrou shook her head: "I think Xuan, although the flowers grown on the Zhuangzi are good, they are not easy to buy." They are all ordinary flowers, even if they can raise this treasure, they need to grow some."

Shen Houye only likes calligraphy, painting and antiques all his life, the old lady only likes gold, silver and jewelry all his life, and the two biggest masters of the Hou Mansion don't like flowers and plants, so the garden at home only grows some beautiful and easy-to-raise flowers vegetation.

"Why don't we go buy a pot now?" There are also flower and plant sellers in the capital, and there are rare treasures for sale from time to time, but at this time, the chrysanthemums must have been sold out, right?
"I'll ask people to inquire, and see if anyone has it at home, we can borrow it and use it. If not, we can use these at our house. For viewing flowers, as long as there are flowers and plants, we can appreciate them." Shen Ruyi is not too sure Care about this, no matter how precious it is, isn’t it still a pot of chrysanthemums?

If there is something, just look at it, if not, don’t look at it, why bother to be persistent?No matter how beautiful it grows, it is just a potted flower.

"I'm afraid it's not easy to borrow right now. People we know well..." Shen Yunrou paused, Shen Ruyi took a look at her and understood what she meant. People who have contacts with the Hou's mansion, except Lord Shen, are The female relatives have come and gone. Not long after Mrs. Shen returned to Beijing, it took a year for her health and pregnancy, and she didn't even have a chance to go out on weekdays. I don't know who will have a good chrysanthemum.

And the old lady, paralyzed in bed and never fond of the long house, naturally would not come forward to borrow chrysanthemums.The third wife has no daughter, this chrysanthemum appreciation feast has nothing to do with the third room, why should the third wife come forward to help?

Then there would be only one second wife left, but because of the fact that the second room wanted to slander Aunt Wang, Shen Yunrou was very displeased with the second wife, and she was not close to her on weekdays.In addition, Mrs. Shen was not in the capital before, so there was only one Shen Yunruan and one Shen Jiamei in the Hou Mansion, one was the daughter of Lord Hou's own daughter, and the other was the daughter of the concubine. The two had their own advantages and looked down on each other. They had to fight for everything. It is very lucky that Aunt Wang and the second wife did not become sworn enemies.

Therefore, it is impossible for Shen Yunrou to ask the second lady for this matter, so only Shen Ruyi is left.

Shen Ruyi frowned slightly. To be honest, she really didn't have a good impression of the second lady. If it wasn't for some serious matter, she really didn't want to associate with the second lady.Looking at a kind and kind person, you don't know when he will stab you in the back, it's hard to guard against.

Just as she was about to shake her head and refuse, Shen Ruyi suddenly thought about Madam Shen. If the old lady wanted to attack Madam Shen, who would be the most suitable gun?The third lady can't, because the old lady wants to protect the third lady and will never let the third lady be involved in such a matter.If it is found out, the third wife will be sent to the Buddhist hall even if she is not divorced.

Murdering the mistress of the house is not an ordinary crime.Since the third lady could not come forward, the old lady could only choose the second lady and Aunt Wang.But Aunt Wang had made her position clear earlier, she would do what the head of the house said, and put the interests of the head of the house first.

If something happens to Mrs. Shen, Aunt Wang will not get any benefit.Let's not say that Shen Yunrou is still the daughter-in-law under the name of Mrs. Shen, but only talk about Mrs. Shen's temper. Who can guarantee that after Lord Shen is reunited, the new mistress will be as gentle and kind as Mrs. Shen?
Then, there is only one second lady left.The second wife has a status. The second wife of the Hou Mansion used to manage the house with the third wife. She also has a lot of contacts in her hands, and she has money, leisure and power.The most important thing is that she still has ambitions. If the old lady uses money and power as bait, maybe the second lady will bite her right away.

This second lady really has to deal with it.

"Okay, I'll ask my second aunt if she can borrow two pots of chrysanthemums. I just happen to be free at the moment, do you want to go together?" Shen Ruyi asked with a smile, Shen Yunrou shook her head hurriedly: "I won't I went, Mingxiu should go to school later, I promised him this morning, I will make him a purse embroidered with chrysanthemums, and I have to go back to sewing in a while."

"Okay, then I'll go there by myself." Shen Ruyi nodded with a smile, and separated from Shen Yunrou, one went back to her own yard, and the other took the maid to the second room's yard.It is said that it is the yard of the second room, but in fact that area is allotted to the second room.The main courtyard belongs to the second master and the second wife.The courtyards on both sides belonged to the sons and daughters, and in a small courtyard at the back were the concubines of the second master.

When Shen Ruyi arrived at the door, the woman who guarded the door saw her and hurriedly got up to salute.Although the courtyard is separate, the servants in the mansion are all from the Hou Mansion.Of course, except for the accompanying room of the second wife.

"Why is the eldest lady here now? But what's important? The old slave will go in and inform you. The second girl will wait a moment." The woman saluted with a smile, and hurried in to find the second lady Word has been sent.It didn't take long to run back: "Second Madam, please come in."

Shen Ruyi nodded with a smile, and walked in the door first. The little maid who followed hurriedly stuffed a purse into the woman's hand, and hurriedly followed Shen Ruyi's footsteps in front.

There was a big servant girl waiting in the corridor, when she saw Shen Ruyi, she hurriedly stepped forward to greet her, and personally lifted the curtain to invite Shen Ruyi in.The second lady was sitting on the soft couch doing needlework. When she saw someone, she put down her work and signaled Shen Ruyi to sit down opposite her.

"Why is Ruyi coming to see me when you are free today?" The second lady asked with a smile when someone served tea and snacks.Shen Ruyi leaned back slightly: "I don't know if the third sister has told the second aunt that in a few days, I will hold a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, and I want to invite the third sister to help me."

The second lady's face was a little grateful: "She told me before, and I was still thinking, thank you very much. I don't have anything to show right now, so I just want to make you a dress. , only half done."

Shen Ruyi took a look, and it turned out that the needlework that the second lady was doing just now was for herself.Just looking at the fabric and color, it can be seen that it is a coat.

"Is this made for me? It's so beautiful." Shen Ruyi smiled and praised: "I like the color very much. This style is the most popular eight-piece skirt in Beijing, right? The second aunt made it so beautiful, the flowers on it Just like living."

"It's fine if you like it." The second lady said with a smile, she reached out and lifted the sewing basket and put it aside, pushed the snack plate towards Shen Ruyi, and said with a smile: "You are good to Jiamei, my aunt, too. Thank you very much, you are two sisters, your father and your second uncle are brothers, the two of you are almost like sisters, Jiamei usually likes you as a big sister very much, if you don’t dislike her, she will be with you in the future Let Jiamei go over and talk to you or something, you sisters are so affectionate."

Shen Ruyi nodded casually: "If Jiamei is fine, even in the past, she is the daughter of the Shen family. Since I am the elder sister, I have to take care of the younger sisters below. Speaking of which, I am coming here today, there is also a reason. I want to ask Second Aunt for help."

The second lady nodded with a smile: "If you have anything to say, please feel free to tell me. If I can help, I will definitely not refuse."

"It's still about the chrysanthemum banquet. I've already prepared the banquet and so on. I'll just ask Sanmei to help me greet the guests, but I haven't prepared the most important thing yet."

"The most important thing?" The second lady is a clever person, and she understood it after thinking about it: "But the chrysanthemums in our house are not good enough?"

"Second aunt also knows that the flowers in our mansion are always picked and raised, and the ones that take a long time to bloom. This treasure, we only have a camellia in our mansion to see, and there are really no expensive chrysanthemums. So I just Thinking about it, see if Second Aunt can borrow a pot or two from someone we know in the house, make do with it first, and send it back after the banquet is over."

Second Madam Shen frowned slightly: "Acquaintance in our family?"

Shen Ruyi nodded with a smile: "Actually, it's most convenient to ask grandma about this kind of thing. It's just that grandma is recuperating recently. She is not in good health and can't go out, so I can only ask my second aunt."

"Is sister-in-law also busy recently?" Mrs. Shen Er asked with a smile, and Shen Ruyi nodded: "My mother has been a little busy these two days, my father wants to hold a bigger full moon banquet for him, but my mother doesn't want to make it too big." , the two of you are worrying about this, how can you care about my chrysanthemum appreciation feast?"

Mrs. Shen Er pursed her lips and smiled: "Well, since Ruyi has asked, I, as an aunt, can't embarrass my niece, don't worry, I will ask you later, I remember Princess Yuejun likes to plant flowers and raise grass, maybe there will be a few pots of good chrysanthemums in their mansion."

Shen Ruyi smiled and nodded: "Then I would like to thank Second Aunt, by the way, where is Jiamei?"

"She's still learning the rules." When Mrs. Shen Er mentioned her daughter, the smile on her face became real: "In the past few days, the nanny taught her the rules of walking, and she has almost learned the rules. This matter is too hard, I can't bear to watch it, I get up early and go to bed late every day, just to walk a few steps."

Mrs. Shen Er sighed: "I will have to ask someone to make more delicious food to supplement her. If you are free, if you are free, you can often come and talk to her, and encourage her. Now, she is full of heart and eyes. You are an older sister, and when you talk, you always talk about you, saying that learning the rules is hard, and I advised her that you are still young, so it doesn't matter if you learn slowly."

Second Madam Shen looked at Shen Ruyi: "Guess what she said?"

Shen Ruyi shook her head, and Mrs. Shen continued: "She said that Eldest Sister walks so beautifully, she also wants to learn from Eldest Sister, and when she goes out with Eldest Sister in the future, she will not be ashamed of Eldest Sister. This child, I really love you As the person she respects and loves the most."

"Third sister is still young and sees few people, that's why she said this. When she sees more people in the future, she won't think I'm the best." Mrs. Shen's words can be summed up in one It means—your third sister admires you so much and likes you so much, you should protect her more in the future.

Shen Ruyi's answer was just one sentence - she is also a girl from the Shen family, and if she has the opportunity to go out in the future, Shen Jiamei must be indispensable.

"Mother, I heard that the eldest sister is here?" Mrs. Shen was about to speak when she saw a figure rushing in at the door. As soon as Shen Jiamei came in, she saw Shen Ruyi, and her eyes lit up immediately: "Eldest sister, are you here to look for me?" For fun?"

Shen Ruyi smiled and patted her head without saying a word. Shen Jiamei leaned against Shen Ruyi: "I was learning the rules just now, and my mother said that I have learned very well during this time. Whether I am walking or standing, I look good. Sister, do you want to see how my rules are learning?"

"Eldest sister has confidence in you. The girls of our Shen family are all very smart, but they are just learning the rules, and they will definitely be able to learn very well." Shen Ruyi said with a smile, Shen Jiamei's face was slightly red, and she was a little nervous. Shy: "I'm still a little short, I have to learn from my eldest sister."

"You're still young, don't worry." Shen Ruyi said with a smile. Shen Jiamei hugged Shen Ruyi's arm and looked up at her: "Sister, are you here to see me? Is there something wrong? Is it a reward?" Is it about the chrysanthemum feast?"

Shen Ruyi nodded, she had already said it once, and she didn't want to say it a second time: "I want Second Aunt to help me with some things. If Third Sister is fine, she will often go to my place for a sit-down. It's not too early now. Alright, I'll go back first."

Shen Jiamei was very reluctant, Shen Ruyi thought for a while, then turned her head and asked, "Second Aunt, can you let Jiamei rest for an afternoon? Let her play with me for a while today?"

Second Madam Shen nodded hurriedly: "You can take her there directly, I will tell you about it with the nanny."

Shen Jiamei was so happy that she almost jumped up, and excitedly followed Shen Ruyi back.When I came to Shen Ruyi's yard, I was surprised to see everything: "Sister, where did you buy the wood carvings on the Duobao Pavilion? It's so beautiful."

"Sister, who made this pillow? This style is really strange, but it's pretty."

"Sister, your set of jewelry is really beautiful. I'm still young, and my mother said I can't wear jewelry. I really want to get old soon."

"If you like it, I will give you this set. Pearl jewelry will never be out of date. You can put it away first, and you can wear it when you are a few years older." Gold and silver jewelry belts last a long time. It will turn black and dark, and it needs to be fried again from time to time.As for pearls, as long as they are not damaged, generally speaking, they will be fine after three to five years.

As for the style, there is no difference between the jewelry on the head, whether it is flowers and plants or birds and insects.

"Really?" Shen Jiamei's eyes widened immediately, but she quickly shook her head: "Sister, I can't take it, this jewelry is so precious, I'm not old enough to take it, it's useless to take it back, I'm I just saw that this jewelry is beautiful, so I praised it a few times. If the elder sister really gave it to me, I would not dare to speak in the future. If I said, oh, that garden is so beautiful, and the elder sister would give me a garden, then In the future, my eldest sister’s private money will be lost.”

When Shen Jiamei said she wanted to attend the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet before, she was very shy, but now she suddenly opened her mouth. Shen Ruyi was really surprised, but thinking about Shen Jiamei's performance in front of the old lady, It's no surprise.

"I have my own discretion. It's just a set of jewelry. If you like it, you can take it away. But if it's a garden, if you like it, I will only invite you to visit it a few more times." Shen Ruyi said with a smile, taking She took the hairpin and made a gesture on Shen Jiamei's head: "You are fair-skinned, and you look good wearing this. Take it, I won't be so generous next time. By the way, I went to greet my grandmother yesterday, it seems Annoyed grandma, grandma loves you the most on weekdays, tell me, what should I do to make grandma calm down?"

(End of this chapter)