"Oh?"

"Because I know that she treats me coldly not because she hates me, but because she thinks it's too difficult, almost impossible! ”

Shen Li was even more surprised: "Isn't this still impressed by your perseverance?"

"What do you think I insist on studying for? To gain fame in the exam, to surpass your mother?"

"Not at all! Reading more is to be able to have more common topics with your mother, and insisting on reading more is to prove to her: I Shen Wenxian will definitely be able to do what I want to do, and I will definitely do the promises I make! I understand her, so if she marries me, she will never be reduced to a village woman with rough hands; and although I am not the ideal husband in her heart, I will work hard, and I will give her a unique favor in my way. ”

These words were said with deep affection, and it was not like what Master Shen, who had always been clumsy, could say.

Shen Li sighed with emotion, and suddenly thought: Yes! The bird's nest will never become a bird, and the bird bird doesn't want to make the bird's own kind! Xu Zhao has never had any plans to look forward to her husband Jackie Chan, and Daddy Shen has never thought about turning her into an ordinary peasant woman!

The finch is still the finches, and the birds are still the birds. They may not be confidants, so she never discusses obscure poetry with him, and he doesn't tell her about the trivialities of the field—what does it matter?

Two people who seem to be in different worlds and cannot love each other at all, the bird loves the bird's lofty heart, and the bird also enjoys the warmth of the bird's meticulousness, so the bird enjoys the scenery that only the bird can see, and the bird is tired, so she returns to the love nest that the bird has prepared for her.

...... Actually, a little envious.

At the same time, Shen Li couldn't help but think of his plan again, which was so powerful that it was slightly exaggerated: Is it worth it for me to do this for the sake of just one Mu Bai? Painstakingly and deliberately climbing to the pinnacle of power, just to prove that I am also excellent and fully worthy of you? Or is it to make him regret desperately proving his worth?

Stupid, why should I prove this to him?!

Shen Li immediately felt a burst of chagrin again: I was really confused by that stinky Taoist morale! I was bored in the house for several days, and I made up a lot of boring history books and all kinds of curious folk books, and in the end I found that the master was around, but I was blind and didn't see it?!

After receiving some teachings from Meng Qingyi, Shen Li originally thought that the plan to build a car behind closed doors was just a small flaw in strategy, but now after listening to his father's words, it seems that even the general direction is not quite right.

Let's take a long-term view.

At this time, listening to the sound of footsteps in the courtyard, a group of people like stars holding the moon entered the house in a blink of an eye, led by Mrs. Xu Zhao.

"Madame is back?"

When Master Shen saw that it was her, he immediately greeted him with a happy expression. Xu Zhao smiled slightly, and the moment the eyes of the two intertwined, Shen Li inexplicably felt sour.

The old husband and wife, who have been for almost 20 years, are still so sweet that everyone envies, it is really a creation.

"Madame, hard work. ”

Master Shen took the teacup from the maid's hand and personally sent it to Xu Zhao: "Didn't you say that you reconciled the account today, why did you come back so early?"

As soon as I arrived at the account room, I followed Tian'er's letter, and estimated that it would arrive the day after tomorrow. I thought that since he had returned, I would leave the affairs of the village to him, and I would hide for a few days. ”

When Shen Li heard this, his eyes immediately lit up: "Big brother is coming back?"

Xu Zhao nodded.

This news made the whole family very happy, only Shen Weizhong couldn't help but secretly admire:

Not only did he predict the development of things, but he could really accurately find out the opportunity to change the direction, and even the details of when the eldest brother would return home could be calculated without a bad score - if Zhao Su really came back with the eldest brother, then his chances of winning could be raised to at least fifty percent.

Beijing, Shen Ji grain line.

Meng Qingru, the grandmother of the Shen family, was busy with Zhang Luo's men carrying their luggage onto the carriage at this time, and the three carriages were stuffed with large and small boxes.

"Every time I go back, it's like moving. ”

Shen Xiaotian stood aside and watched, although he complained, he also took care of the housekeeper from time to time, reminding the frizzy young man to handle it gently.

"You are a hands-off shopkeeper who deserves to be trouble-free!"

Meng Qingru glared at him, and said with a pretended anger: "Every year, except for the New Year, it is a serious matter to open the sickle! Not to mention the food and clothing along the way, the gifts of the old lady in each room and courtyard must be prepared in advance, as well as the share of the brothers and sisters in the clan, which one can be less?...... I just don't let you worry about it, and I'm still pointing fingers?"

Shen Xiaotian has always been a good-natured person, and he was not annoyed when he was counted, and said with a smile: "No, no, thanks to Madame's thoughtfulness!"

Meng Qingru is the eldest daughter-in-law personally selected by Xu Zhao, the eldest daughter of Mengjiazhuang, who has been reading poetry and books since she was a child, showing off her wisdom, and handling the affairs inside and outside the family is also capable and thoughtful, quite a bit of Mrs. Xu Zhao's legacy back then.

The guys saw that the eldest young master was counted behind, and they continued to load the car with large bags and small bags on the surface, and secretly couldn't help but snicker. However, being afraid of his wife seems to be the tradition of the Shen family, and everyone has long been surprised.

Shen Xiaotian didn't think so, retreated to the house with his hands, found a clean stool and sat down, happy to be idle.

As soon as he stopped for a while, Shen Xiaotian saw Zhao Su, who was dressed as a guy from his own grain store, come in from outside with a lot of worry, moved a chair from next to him as a matter of course, and sat down silently.

Shen Xiaotian looked at this young man with an inexplicable expression, but he thought he was very interesting, and said with a smile:

"Why are you here again?"

"I don't want to. ”

Zhao Su raised his head, sighed innocently, looked at him and said, "Unfortunately, Lord Changshi was not in the mansion, and I couldn't see anyone, so I had to leave a letter and leave." ”

"That's pretty bad. ”

Shen Xiaotian raised his eyebrows and squinted his eyes at him, as if he knew that he must have something to do.

Zhao Su cleared his throat slightly embarrassed: "Anyway, along the way, I thought about what happened before, and I still think that you have nothing to do with this whole thing." ”

Shen Xiaotian was really angry at his logic: "Young Master, are you planning to deceive me?"

Zhao Su looked serious: "Look, the person who took me into the city didn't say anything else, only mentioned the name of your Shen Ji Grain Store, it must have something to do with you!

"It's not a matter of believing it or not, it's a fact. ”

Although he felt that he was a little unreasonable, Shen Xiaotian still patiently explained: "My grain store has not been open for a day or two, and it is located in a bustling city, can it be that everyone in the capital who knows 'Shen Ji Grain Store' has something to do with me?...... I'm a businessman, and I'm a guest when I enter the door, and although you and I don't know each other, and I don't want to tell you your name, won't I also help you change your outfit and point out the mansion of Lord Liu Yanling to you?"

His tone was unhurried and calm.

"Now I can't find that person, and the entourage I brought with me is separated again, and the only acquaintance with Changshi has not met, so I can only look for you. Zhao Su was a little helpless, pointing to the guy who was carrying things back and forth and questioned: "If you don't have a weak heart, why are you in a hurry to escape?"

"Escape?"

Shen Xiaotian smiled: "This misunderstanding is big. You may not know when you first come to the capital, the rule of our grain store is to take stock in mid-May, and at the end of the month, you will go back to the old house in Shenjiazhuang to harvest wheat. ”

At this time, a guy happened to pass by, and he nodded very cooperatively and agreed: "That's right!

Zhao Su gave him a blank look: You are clearly all in a group! The guys in your shop naturally speak to you, and they are not enough to accept it at all.

Shen Xiaotian was still happy, slowly opened the folding fan in his hand, shook it a few times, and said kindly: "Young man, it is common to encounter difficulties when you go out and walk the rivers and lakes, and you should not be the current attitude if you want to ask for help." ”

Zhao Su didn't pay attention to what he said at this time, and only stared at the two words on the fan for a long time: 'Shou Clumsy'.

Beautiful European body, upright, full, neat and simple, it can be seen that the foundation is solid, the pattern is atmospheric, and the four words "Shen Ji Grain Line" outside the door should be from the same person's hand. He actually watched it carefully for a long time, and couldn't help but praise:

"Good word!"

Shen Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, and then said modestly: "I have won awards." ”

"You wrote that?"

Zhao Su didn't dare to believe it: although the person in front of him had an elegant temperament, he looked like he had read for a few years, but most of the young proprietors who opened the grain store were from landlords, even if he had studied private school when he was a child, it was rare to be able to read and write words, but it was rare to write such a good hand.

The two words on this fan seem simple, and insiders can know at a glance that they have a profound foundation and extraordinary attainments. Zhao Su has been guided by a famous teacher since he was a child, and he knows that calligraphy cannot be hidden clumsy or clever.

Zhao Su pointed to the plaque hanging outside the door, and said suspiciously: "Is it possible, that is also what you wrote?"

"Exactly. ”

"Good word. Zhao Su couldn't help but praise again, there was a little admiration in his eyes, and he said frankly: "There are many offends." ”

It is said that words are like people, and if there are words like this, that person looks gentle and modest, so it should be no worse, right?

His attitude changed suddenly, and Shen Xiaotian was a little embarrassed: "Shen has been in business for many years, and he doesn't dare to say that he has read countless people, and he is still a little accurate in looking at people. I think the son has an extraordinary bearing, he must be from a famous family, and he is by no means a person who is a dog in the market. There are some tribulations in front of you, but they are just not going well for a while, so you don't have to worry too much. ”

A few ordinary words of comfort came out of the mouth of the person in front of him, which made people feel warm in their hearts. Zhao Su was stunned for a moment, and hesitated a little in his heart: Is he trustworthy? Should I reveal my identity?

Shen Xiaotian noticed the hesitation in his eyes, and didn't ask, just pointed to the room behind him: "Today I am going to leave for my hometown, leaving only one old family member to look after the store, and there is no shortage of empty rooms in the backyard! When you look back for your lost friend, you can leave on your own. ”

Completely ignoring the previous suspicions, it is indeed kind-hearted.

At this time, a group of soldiers patrolling the city defense battalion passed by at the door, and Zhao Su subconsciously immediately turned his back and hid in the dark, frowning and secretly thinking: With Zhu Can's ability, he must have entered the city now. If I were to hide here alone, wouldn't it be dangerous if I was discovered by the servants of the Shuntian Mansion and thrown into prison as a bandit?

After thinking about it, he finally shook his head with a bitter face: "It's not appropriate." ”

Shen Xiaotian was a little surprised, and just wanted to ask why it was inappropriate, but saw Zhao Su raise his head and ask, "Now that the whole city of the capital is under martial law and the city gate is closed, how can you get out of the city?"

Shen Xiaotian smiled: "I have my own way." ”

An ordinary person, what can you do? Zhao Su was full of doubts.

"Big young master, it's all packed! At this time, a middle-aged man dressed as a housekeeper came in and said hello to Shen Xiaotian.

"Good. ”

Shen Xiaotian answered, and just wanted to get up, but Zhao Su grabbed him: "Wait." ”

On the way to Liuyanling Mansion, Zhao Su noticed that the streets and alleys were full of officials from the city defense camp and Shuntian Mansion, and notices were posted everywhere, and the portraits of the bandits on them were exactly the appearance of Zhu Can and others. At the feet of the Son of Heaven, in order to catch a group of so-called 'bandits', there was such a big move, and the emperor and the cabinet were so blindly tossed by Zhao Yang and Zhao Teng, the situation was really unfavorable for Zhao Su.