Shen Zi took a sip of rose clear dew, wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and then said, "Yes, although they are all relatives, but after all, we must avoid suspicion. The Zheng family's scholarly family is the most noble. It’s also very particular.”
Shen Qi smiled but didn't say anything else, but Shen Zi looked at Shen Jin and said, "Third sister, please tell your sisters first, is Uncle Yongning particularly scary? It's always bad, I'm fine, but I heard that Yongle Hou has a bad temper..." Shen Zi suddenly looked at Shen Jin with a look of horror, "Will the third sister hit you?"
Shen Jin looked at Shen Zi, thought for a while before persuading, "Second Sister, let's stop listening to rumors."
Shen Zi only thought that she had touched Shen Jin's sore spot, so she smiled even brighter. She was the best-looking one among the sisters, and this smile really felt a bit as bright as the sun, "Third sister, I will return now anyway Once you are in the capital, you will naturally have your father and king to make decisions for you... But since you are already married, don't feel wronged, the real thing is to live a good life."
Shen Jin said, "Well, I will live a good life. In fact, my husband is really a good person."
Shen Zi sneered.
Shen Qi also said, "Without the humility of the second sister, the third sister would not have such a good marriage. In this case, the third sister should also thank the second sister."
"Oh." Shen Jin looked at Shen Qi, she used to listen to the eldest sister the most, so she really got up and saluted, "Thank you, second sister."
There was some doubt in Shen Zi's eyes, she looked at Shen Qi, Shen Qi took Shen Jin's hand and let her sit back beside her, just glanced at Shen Zi and said with a smile, "I just hope that the second sister will not regret it in the future."
Shen Jin looked at Shen Zi, then at Shen Qi and leaned against Shen Qi resolutely, and whispered, "Why does Second Sister regret it?"
"Not in the future." Shen Qi held Shen Jin's hand and frowned slightly. Although she felt that the feeling in Shen Jin's hand was not as delicate as when she was in the capital, she didn't say it out, but smiled, "My sister will know in a while." .”
Shen Jin responded, and sure enough, she didn't ask any more. Shen Zi looked at the two of them, narrowed her eyes, and changed her position a little irritatedly. Could it be that they knew about the Zheng family's affairs? Won't! Marrying into the Zheng family was her choice, the Zheng family was noble, it was better than marrying into a place like the border town, and how could Yongningbo be better than Zheng Jiaqu.
"Big sister, I just got some high-quality bird's nest, it's the most nourishing, I'll give you some tomorrow." Said, looking at Shen Qi's stomach, "Actually, big sister is still young, so there is no need to be so anxious .”
Shen Qi's expression didn't change, he just smiled and said, "Forget about bird's nests, there are plenty of them in the house, and I don't like to eat those things, but if the second sister is really interested, why don't you give me a few books of the second brother-in-law's poems? Specially for people to buy."
"What collection of poems?" Shen Jin really didn't know, so he couldn't help being curious, "And the crown prince asked someone to buy a collection of poems, why do everyone know about it?"
Shen Qi chuckled, looked at Shen Zi with an ugly face and said, "What is that collection of poems called "Song of Flowers"? Part of it is said to be rich in rhetoric and widely sung."
"Why haven't I heard of it?" Shen Jin said with some doubts, "But I just returned to Beijing, I'm afraid I don't know, so the second sister will give me a copy too."
If she didn't still have reason, Shen Zi would almost throw everything on the table. When Shen Jing and Shen Rong came over, she saw the second sister of their compatriots sitting beside her with an ugly face, and Shen Qi was pulling Shen Jin to ask for warmth. , the two looked at each other, and after saluting, they sat beside Shen Zi.
Seeing the two younger sisters, Shen Zi took a deep breath and let it out before she calmed down. She turned her eyes and asked, "Have you met the three brothers-in-law?"
"No." It was Shen Rong who answered, she said in a low voice, "My concubine sent someone to call me and my fourth sister here to talk with my third sister."
Shen Zi couldn't swallow this breath, but she knew that the Zheng family was inferior to Yongle Hou Mansion and Yongningbo Mansion in terms of power, and the only thing she could use to comfort herself was the rumors of Yongning Bo, so she deliberately said, "See you later You three brother-in-laws, don't make a fuss, you will lose the face of the palace."
Shen Rong's heart trembled, but she said with a bit of confusion on her face, "Second sister, don't worry, we have met the eldest brother-in-law and the second brother-in-law, and the third brother-in-law..." As she spoke, she looked at Shen Jin, half-spoken and half-hidden of.
It's a pity that Shen Jin didn't notice Shen Rong's eyes, and she didn't have the slightest tacit understanding. She was whispering to Shen Qi about the sesame seed cakes from the old man Qiao's house in the border town, and Shen Qi was so angry that he kept teaching her, "I told you everything. How many times have you not eaten outside food, what if it is not clean? If you really want to eat it, let someone from Fuzhong learn it, or invite someone to make it in the mansion, but you still let people brush it in the cake Sweet chili sauce?"
Just now when Shen Qi asked her how she used it in the border town, Shen Jin slipped her tongue for a moment, but now she was about to be scolded by Shen Qi and cried, "Sister, I dare not, I didn't eat much..."
Shen Rong held her breath in her heart, looked at Shen Zi, and saw that Shen Zi's face became even more ugly, but Shen Jing said suddenly, "Third sister, there have been a lot of rumors about the third brother-in-law recently, which ones are true and which ones are false? If you have any embarrassment, please talk to the sisters, no matter what we are all a family, this is the third sister's natal family."
Hearing the words, Shen Qi decided not to train Shen Jin for the time being, looked at Shen Rong, and Shen Jin also looked over, then turned to look at Shen Qi and asked, "Big sister, are the foster nuns that the mother and concubine hired at the beginning still there? "
"At the beginning, when my mother invited her, she said she would provide care for a few nanny, so they were all in the mansion." Shen Qi smiled and looked at Shen Jing, and said.
Shen Jin nodded, as if asking casually, and then stopped talking, and continued to talk to Shen Qi, "In addition to the pancakes from old man Qiao's house, the cakes made by Mammy Zhao are also very delicious."
"Then I will go to Yongning Bo's mansion some other day, and I must try it then." Shen Qi never looked at them again, and continued to pull Shen Jin and said, "Is there enough people in your mansion? I know a few young people Not bad."
"It's enough." Shen Jin's sentence just now seemed to be a casual question, and he continued to chat with Shen Qi intimately.
Shen Qi also told Shen Jin a lot of things in the capital.
Shen Zi, Shen Jing, and Shen Rong felt that they were the three of them who were more numerous, but in front of these two people, they seemed particularly... lacking confidence? Even a little redundant.
When Cuixi came over, she saw Shen Jin leaning against Shen Qi as before she got married, a smile flashed in her eyes, and she respectfully said, "Girls, the princess invites you to come over."
"Okay." Shen Qi smiled, "Let's go." After finishing speaking, she got up and looked at Shen Jin, and when Shen Jin also stood up, the two went out together.
The three of Shen Zi followed behind, but they didn't dare to say anything, after all, Cuixi was the most useful person by Princess Rui's side.
When several people arrived, they saw Princess Rui sitting upright. After saluting, Princess Rui smiled and said, "Sit down."
"Yes." Shen Qi pulled Shen Jin to sit beside Princess Rui, and the other three sat down one by one.
Princess Rui glanced at it but didn't say anything, she just smiled and said, "My lord is bringing his two sons and three sons-in-law to the competition. I just asked you to come and see if you want to see some fun?"
Shen Zi's face turned pale, and he said, "How can this be good, my husband is the least good at martial arts, and my third brother-in-law... what if I really lost my sense of proportion?"
"No." Shen Jin comforted, "Second sister, don't worry, the husband is the most measured, and besides, unless the team is evenly matched, the husband will not try his best."
Is this really consolation? Shen Qi didn't feel anything, even if Yongle Hou Shizi was taught a lesson, it would be good, but asked, "Why would the father want to end the competition? Who suggested it?"
Princess Rui glanced at Cuixi with a smile, and Cuixi said, "My servant heard the rumor that it was suggested by the second son-in-law. A gentleman should be proficient in all six arts."
The corners of Shen Zi's eyes twitched, and she said quietly, "Second brother-in-law is also true. Since you know that third brother-in-law guards the border all the year round, how can you mention the six arts of a gentleman?"
Shen Jin nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, the second brother-in-law is really..." She shook her head while saying that, "My husband is good at killing people." Then he looked at the pale Shen Zi, and assured Shen Qi, " Don't worry, your husband has a sense of propriety." Although Shen Jin can't say that he understands Chu Xiuming, he knows that Chu Xiuming will not leave anything behind when he does things. When he came to Prince Rui's mansion for the first time, he injured King Rui and his two brothers-in-law? This is not Chu Xiuming's style.
Shen Qi smiled and said, "Of course I don't worry."
When Shen Jin saw it, she smiled and said, "Well, my husband doesn't use all his strength, so he can take it in and out freely." Then he looked at Princess Rui, "Mother, I'm married and I shouldn't ask more about the affairs of the mansion, but... four Do younger sisters and fifth younger sisters still have mothers to teach them?"
Princess Rui raised her eyebrows and looked at Shen Jin, then glanced at Shen Jing and Shen Rong before saying, "Not long after you got married, Concubine Xu begged the prince. And five girls."
Shen Jin moved her mouth in some embarrassment, but she didn't say anything, but Shen Qi said without so much scruples, "Mother and Concubine, it's better to let the nanny teach the two younger sisters, and the people around the two younger sisters should also be good. Clean it up, why did you tell them some messy rumors outside? The two sisters are not too young."
Now Shen Jing and Shen Rong knew why Shen Jin would ask such a question, their faces turned pale and looked at Shen Zi, Shen Zi thought that the two younger sisters were surrounded by mother's people, she was anxious but didn't know what to say.
Princess Rui didn't ask any more questions, she just nodded and said, "Okay, we're all from my family, we'll eat together in a while."
"Yes." Several people agreed.
Although it was a final competition, as Shen Jin said, Chu Xiuming kept his hand. At least these people had no external injuries, except that their clothes were a little messed up, but it was not a big deal. After all, people like them always go out. It is because I will prepare two more replacement clothes to avoid accidents.
Chu Xiuming also changed into a brocade robe and tied his hair with a jade crown. No one could connect him with the murderous Yongning Bo.
After the banquet was ready, Princess Rui took her five daughters and walked to the dining room. Shen Zi looked at Shen Jin who was walking beside Princess Rui, and sneered in her heart. , Bo Yongning has a violent temper, if he goes back after being angry in the mansion, Shen Jin will look good to him.
Shen Zi glanced at the two younger sisters, Shen Jing lowered her eyes slightly, Shen Rong bit her lip and nodded slightly.
In the dining room, King Rui was pulling Chu Xiuming to talk with a smile on his face, Shen Xi was full of admiration, and Shen Xuan was standing aside to entertain Prince Yongle and the eldest son of the Zheng family.
After hearing the maid's message, King Rui laughed and said, "This is the first time Xiu Ming has come here, so I must have a few more drinks later."
"Father-in-law said so." Chu Xiuming was as gentle and gentle as jade, with picturesque features and a bit of coldness and nobility, "I have heard from my wife that the sisters in the house have a very good relationship, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law have taught me carefully, which is rare..."
"Ah... ghost..."
Before Chu Xiuming finished speaking, a woman screamed and wept softly, "It's so scary..."
Princess Rui who was walking in front was taken aback, not to mention Shen Jin and Shen Qi, both of them were stunned for a moment, before turning their heads to look over, they saw Shen Rong hiding in Shen Jing's arms, and Shen Zi covered her with one hand. Her lips were full of horror, as if she had seen something frightening, and she hugged the two younger sisters in her arms lovingly, she lowered her head and never dared to look into the hall again, while Shen Jing stared at the hall with wide eyes. The person in the middle has no blood on his face.
Shen Jin was confused. He looked at the people in the hall, at the three sisters Shen Zi, and at the sun in the sky. Xing's eyes were full of confusion. Even if there were ghosts, it would be impossible for them to come out in full bloom
Princess Rui understood, a trace of sarcasm flashed in her eyes, Shen Qi sneered, but said nothing.