Chapter 56: Birthday Gifts
After mentioning and leaving, Jiang Shu no longer cares about the affairs of the house. closed the courtyard door of the Tingzhu Building, and no one paid attention to it.
Shen Qingrong was uneasy for a few days because of Jiang Shu's warning, and after seeing that Jiang Shu didn't make any moves, and didn't even listen to the bamboo building, she relaxed and felt that Jiang Shu was just a paper tiger bluffing.
Seeing that the birthday banquet was approaching, Shen Qingrong was thinking about how to shine at the birthday banquet.
On the ninth day of August, when the osmanthus was fragrant, Shen Changhuai came back.
Dressed in green clothes, his posture is straight, and his air is lofty. The eyebrows are similar to Shen Changze, but the temperament is completely different.
Shen Changze is a resolute and cold general, and Shen Changhuai is a Confucian official who is upright and upright.
The reunion banquet of the day was held in Shouyongtang, and Jiang Shu did not go.
Shen Changhuai was puzzled: "Why hasn't my sister-in-law come yet?"
In Shen Changhuai's impression, Jiang Shu was polite and polite, and he would never be like this.
"She's a little unwell, don't wait for her." Shen Changze explained far-fetched.
Old Madam Shen diverted the topic: "Why did you come back alone, Shuqin and Yueyao?"
Liu Shuqin is Shen Changhuai's biological mother, and Wang Yueyao is Shen Changhuai's wife, both of whom live with Shen Changhuai in Hengzhou.
Shen Changhuai said respectfully: "Yueyao's body is heavy, and she will be in labor soon, so she doesn't dare to travel far." My aunt didn't worry about her and stayed in Hengzhou to take care of her. ”
Old Madam Shen nodded: "That's how it should be." ”
After some pleasantries, everyone began to eat.
Shen Changhuai looked at the vacant seat next to Shen Changze and the reactions of everyone's expressions, and always felt that Jiang Shu didn't come for another reason.
But he is just a concubine, and he moved out of the Hou Mansion again, and it is inconvenient to ask about the affairs in the house.
At the same time, listen to the bamboo building.
Holding a two-foot-long brocade box, Yu Yu said to Jiang Shu: "Madame's custom-made jade Guanyin has been delivered." ”
Jiang Shu opened it and took it out and admired it carefully, and was very satisfied.
"Put it away, and give it to the eldest princess."
"Isn't this a birthday gift for the old lady?"
"Guanyin is kind and kind-eyed, merciful and compassionate, not suitable for the old lady." Jiang Shu mocked.
Yu Yu was stunned: "The old lady's birthday banquet will be held in a few days, won't you give gifts?"
Although Jiang Shu made up her mind to leave, after all, she has not yet reconciled, she is still the lady of the Hou Mansion, and she can't be justified if she doesn't give anything to her, for fear of being criticized.
What Yu Yu can think of, Jiang Shu can naturally think of, so she said: "Send, naturally send." ”
"So what's that?" Yu asked.
Xingyan glanced at the screen in the room, and Jiang Shu suddenly had an idea: "Go get a few pieces of rice paper five or six feet long." ”
"What does Madame want so much rice paper for?" Yu Yu is incomprehensible.
Jiang Shu hooked his lips: "You'll know if you bring it, go quickly." ”
She not only wants to give gifts, but also to give a gift of filial piety that touches the sky, and the custody makes people unable to find out the thorns.
As for whether Old Madam Shen likes it or not, it's hard to say.
Luo Yu's movements were very fast, and after a while, he brought the rice paper that Jiang Shu wanted.
Jiang Shu spread the paper on the bookcase and let Yu Yu study the ink.
Luo Yu did as he was told, watched Jiang Shurun's pen dip in ink, and wrote on the paper.
One longevity character, two longevity characters...... The shape and size of each longevity character is different.
After writing a piece of paper, Jiang Shu was tired of writing, so he asked Yu Yu to put it away and write it again tomorrow.
After breakfast the next day, Jiang Shu continued to write.
These characters are different, and they are extremely cumbersome and slow to write. But when he thought of Old Madam Shen's expression when she received the birthday gift, Jiang Shu was full of energy.
It took nearly two days of hard work, Jiang Shu finally finished writing, rubbed his wrist and instructed Yu Yu: "Take it and make a screen out of peach wood, be careful not to break it." ”
"Make a screen?" Yu Yu was surprised.
Jiang Shu chuckled and said, "Yes, make a hundred longevity screen and make a birthday gift for the old lady." ”
Yu Yu was slightly stunned, then understood and went with a smile.
The Hou Mansion is empty, and Mrs. Shen loves valuable things the most, and she has no interest in calligraphy, painting, writing and ink.
What's more, this Baishou picture was written by Jiang Shu and is worthless.
But what Jiang Shu wants is worthless.
On August 13, Jiang Shu asked Yu Yu to send a letter to Lu Mingke.
A letter written by Shen Qingrong to the person he admired four years ago, but it was returned.
This letter Jiang Shu has been collecting for many years, originally to help Shen Qingrong cover up and keep secrets, but he doesn't want to become a sharp weapon against Shen Qingrong.
Lu Mingke saw the drastic change behind the content of the letter, and his heart was full of anger.
He knew that Jiang Shu had bad intentions, but the handwriting on the letter was indeed Shen Qingrong's.
This letter is a love letter written by Shen Qingrong to the person he admires.
"What does your lady want to do when she takes out this letter at this time?" Lu Mingke asked vigilantly.
Yu Yu said according to Jiang Shu's words: "Madame said that it was to repay Lu Gongzi's favor, and also to let Lu Gongzi see the person next to him." ”
"What do you mean?" Lu Mingke twisted his eyebrows.
This letter was written a few years ago, and now that Shen Qingrong has married him, the past has passed, what else needs to be seen?
"Tomorrow's birthday banquet, Lu Gongzi can find the answer if you pay more attention."
Lu Mingke's heart was shocked after hearing this.
Jiang Shu means that tomorrow's birthday banquet Shen Qingrong will have a private meeting with the person in the letter?
Thinking of this, Lu Mingke clenched his fists and looked gloomy.
He can ignore that Shen Qingrong has liked other men, but he must not tolerate that Shen Qingrong is still unclear with that person now!
On August 14, Mrs. Shen's birthday, the Hou Mansion feasted.
Jiang Shu stepped out of the listening bamboo building, and Shen Changhuai finally saw her.
"Sister-in-law." Shen Changhuai saluted respectfully.
When Jiang Shu married into the Hou Mansion, Shen Changhuai was still studying hard, and he was supported by Jiang Shu for three years before he became famous.
Then Shen Changhuai married his wife, and the dowry banquet was also funded by Jiang Shu. Shen Changhuai has always remembered this kindness and respects Jiang Shu very much.
Shen Changhuai couldn't see Jiang Shu in the past few days, so he inquired in many places in the mansion, and knew a rough idea of what happened in the mansion, and also heard about Jiang Shu's desire to reconcile and leave.
"Changhuai." Jiang Shu was a little surprised to see him.
Today's banquet guests, he should greet guests in the front yard with Shen Changze.
The backyard is where the female dependents are, and Jiang Shu is about to go to meet the guests.
"I haven't seen my sister-in-law for a few days since I came back, is my sister-in-law okay?" Shen Changhuai asked worriedly.
Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine." ”
Seeing that Jiang Shu's face was radiant and calm, and there was indeed no bad score, Shen Changhuai relieved himself and went to the front yard to help Shen Changze greet the guests.
At this time, Shen Changhuai still thought that Heli was just Jiang Shu's momentary anger and didn't take it seriously.
When Jiang Shu rushed to the backyard where the ladies were entertained, Shen's mother and Shen Qingrong were talking to someone.
After dressing up, Shen Qingrong was gorgeous and gorgeous, eye-catching, and became the focus of the backyard.
A group of ladies and ladies looked at Shen Qingrong curiously, some envious and some jealous...... Shen Qingrong's vanity was greatly satisfied.
Seeing Shen Qingrong's smug face, Jiang Shu sneered in his heart.
"Jiang Shu." Yu Lan saw Jiang Shu and beckoned her over.
Jiang Shu came back to his senses and walked towards Yu Lan with a smile.
After getting closer, Yu Lan took Jiang Shu's hand and approached and asked, "That's the lady that Shen Hou brought back from the border pass?"
Like everyone else, Yu Lan is also full of curiosity about Cheng Jinchu.
Jiang Shu looked at Cheng Jinchu, who was beside Shen Qingrong, whose pregnant belly was slightly visible, and nodded.
With a gorgeous brocade dress and a Nanzhu head, Cheng Jinchu is dressed more like Mrs. Hou than Jiang Shu.
A group of people surrounded Cheng Jinchu and asked questions, as if they couldn't see Jiang Shu's existence at all.