Chapter 21: Cousin
Shen Xuzhi raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and said three good words in a row.
Xu Xianyue, who couldn't hold back, stepped forward and deliberately interrupted the interaction between the two.
"You haven't had time to eat yet, have you? The concubine specially asked the small kitchen to prepare your favorite sweet and sour fish. ”
Receiving his mother's reminder, Shen Zhiyi took the initiative to hold Shen Shi's hand: "Then my brother and I won't bother you." ”
Shen Silent hooked her lower lip and let her pull herself.
When he arrived at Chaowen Courtyard, Shen Zhiyi felt embarrassed and slowly released his palm.
Just as she was about to leave, Shen Silent opened her mouth: "No class?" ”
"I still have a lot of things to prepare......" Shen Zhiyi lowered his head and twisted his white and tender fingers, his expression was extremely unnatural.
Shen Silent grabbed her arm: "I asked someone to set up the things you need for you last night." ”
At this moment, Shen Zhiyi had no reason at all.
She tugged at her lips and smiled stiffly.
"Thank you so much, brother."
In the study, there is an exquisite small table.
The carving process on it is very complicated, and at first glance it is made of precious rosewood.
Touching the lines on it, Shen Zhiyi couldn't help but exclaim: "This is too luxurious." ”
The boy threw her a box, his eyes full of pampering.
"This pen was specially commissioned by someone to make it for you a few days ago, let's see if you like it first."
Shen Silent has always been generous, and the things she gave her will definitely not be ordinary.
With anticipation, Shen Zhiyi opened the box......
Sure enough.
Not only is the brush engraved with your name, but there is even a ring of beautiful colored gemstones underneath.
She stretched out her hand and carefully took out the brush: "Such a valuable thing is really given to me?" ”
"Of course."
Looking at her face full of disbelief, a shallow arc was drawn on her silent lips.
Shen Zhiyi stood up and stretched out his hand to hug him: "You are really the best brother in the world!" ”
With the warm fragrant nephrite in her arms, Shen Silent couldn't help but hug her waist.
"Just something that deserves to be happy like this?"
Hearing this, Shen Zhiyi said word by word: "Because these are sent by my brother, I will be happy." ”
The girl pursed her red lips, and her pretty little face was full of joy.
"How can a small mouth be as sweet as honey?" Shen Jing pinched her white cheeks and raised her eyebrows with a happy expression.
Feeling the burning breath in his neck, Shen Zhiyi realized that his actions were a little inappropriate: "Brother, what am I going to learn today?" ”
She struggled to break free from his shackles and hurriedly pulled away from the subject.
"Analects." Shen Silent walked up to the girl and placed a book on the table.
Shen Zhiyi casually turned the page and looked confused: "Chao Wendao, it's okay to die at night, what does this mean?" ”
"This phrase refers to our quest for truth and a certain faith."
After saying this, Shen Silent bent down, his thin lips close to her ear: "When a person knows what he wants to do, he will always move towards this thought. ”
"In the end, even if you die, you have no regrets."
Shen Zhiyi held his chin with one hand and spoke in surprise.
"Is there really anyone in this world who is willing to die in pursuit of his faith?"
"Yes, for example, those who believe in the country, for the sake of the well-being of the people, they can throw their heads on the battlefield, spill their blood, and sacrifice themselves." Shen Shi smiled slightly, his voice gentle and powerful.
Looking at the young man's side face, Shen Zhiyi couldn't help but be stunned.
Her stepbrother is really imperfect except for his unpredictable temperament.
……
Following.
The bleak autumn wind whistled by, and the withered yellow leaves in the courtyard fell down in large pieces.
Shen Zhiyi carried the hem of his skirt and walked to the door of the study as usual.
Just as she was about to enter, a woman's voice was heard inside.
"Brother Shen, you can accompany me to the market tonight."
The young man's tone was flat: "Don't go." ”
"Oh, I haven't been to Beijing for half a year, and my brother won't even meet this little request."
The man's voice was soft and coquettish, with a hint of not giving up until he reached his goal.
Out of curiosity, Shen Zhiyi bent down and wanted to continue eavesdropping.
At this moment, Shen Silent suddenly opened the door.
He glanced at her coldly: "Why don't you come in?" ”
"I'm afraid you'll spot check the first three of the Analects, so I'll just stand here and memorize them in advance." Shen Zhiyi lowered his head and made an excuse at will.
Shen Silent did not expose her lies: "It's cold outside, let's come in first." ”
Noticing the girl sitting on the chair, Shen Zhiyi looked at the person beside him suspiciously.
"Brother, who is this?"
Before Shen Xiao could speak, the man took the initiative to speak: "My name is Nan Yu, and I am Brother Shen's cousin. ”
"It turned out to be Miss Nan." Shen Zhiyi smiled slightly and nodded politely.
Nan Yu took her hand, and her words were full of excitement: "You are Sister Shen, you are really as good-looking as the rumors say." ”
In the face of this person's sudden enthusiasm, Shen Zhiyi was obviously a little overwhelmed.
She raised her delicate little face, her curled eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.
Even without any jewelry embellishment, the girl is amazingly beautiful.
The moment he lowered his head, Nan Yu's eyes flashed with jealousy.
However, Shen Zhiyi, who has always been big-hearted, did not notice that something was wrong.
"Nan Yu, you go out first." Shen Silent frowned, and drove people away mercilessly.
Nan Yu turned around: "Since Brother Shen doesn't want to accompany me, then trouble Sister Shen to go around the Shangjing Market with me." ”
Seeing the embarrassment in the little girl's eyes, Shen Silent waved her hand.
"Don't bother with her."
After the others left, Shen Zhiyi asked him curiously: "Brother, why did Miss Nan suddenly come to the Prime Minister's Mansion?" ”
"His father is going to go to Beijing on an errand, so Nan Yu may stay here for a while."
As soon as he mentioned this, Shen Silent felt a little big.
Shen Zhiyi opened the book on the table: "I'm worried that no one has been playing recently, and Miss Nan is really here." ”
"With your brain, it's better to have less contact with her." Shen Silent knocked her forehead, hating iron and not steel.
Hearing his voice, Shen Zhiyi was very puzzled: "I think Miss Nan's character is not bad, why did my brother say this?" ”
"There are some things that I can't say more, anyway, you have to stay away from her." Shen Silent looked serious, not like he was joking.
Shen Zhiyi pursed his lips and said disapprerovingly: "Okay." ”
"Don't take what I say seriously, or you'll regret it!" Shen Silent narrowed her eyes and raised her hand to pinch her chin.
Feeling the slight pain, Shen Zhiyi struggled to break his fingertips.
"Alright, I'll have less contact with her."
"Have you memorized all the Analects I asked you to memorize?" Shen Silent sat aside, and set up the shelf of Mr. Teaching again.
Shen Zhiyi snorted coldly: "Of course I memorized it." ”
Seeing her confident appearance, Shen Jing picked up the book and randomly checked a few sentences.
The little girl was calm and did not miss a word.
"Yes, it's not hopelessly stupid." Shen Si snorted softly, his tone quite relieved.