pet marriage

Shen Mingshu watched Luo Xin leave before getting up and walking back to the old house. The things he bought on the way had already been ordered by the people from Linlang Pavilion to send them back.

The sun was gradually setting in the west, and when Shen Mingshu arrived home, it was already time to light the lamps, and Shen Qingjia and Shen Qingyue were waiting for her to have dinner together in the hall.

This was the first time Shen Qingyue was willing to show up to eat together after the dispute on the road. Although she still had a pretty face, everyone present knew that she had given in.

Shen Mingshu personally served Shen Qingyue a few dishes with chopsticks, and seeing that Shen Qingyue's expression slowed down, he also served some dishes with chopsticks for her.

Shen Qingjia held the bowl pretending to be sad and said, "Oh, no one gave me vegetables."

Shen Qingyue glared at him triumphantly when she heard the words, and picked up a chopstick dish for him, "Eat yours."

Shen Qingjia chuckled and winked at Shen Mingshu, it took a lot of effort for him to make the hard-to-serve second lady happy.

Shen Mingshu smiled, naturally his benefits were indispensable, so Shen Qingjia was satisfied.

Shen Qingyue tasted a small spoonful of white fungus and lotus seed soup, raised her eyes to look at Shen Mingshu, "I'm going to my grandmother's house tomorrow, what are you going to say?"

The corners of Shen Mingshu's lips curled up slightly, showing a faint smile, "I need your help here."

After digesting, Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingjia went back to her room early to rest. When Shen Mingshu returned to her room, the things on the carriage had been properly placed in her room, which should have been ordered by Shen Qingyue.

Shen Mingshu took out the marriage contract from the small box where the letters were placed, and there was still only Luo Xin's name on it, and Lan Yin stood aside and studied the ink before retreating.

Shen Mingshu looked at the two words, and it seemed to be better than expected. Thinking of the dimples on that person's cheeks, a smile appeared on Shen Mingshu's lips, and he filled in the three words "Shen Mingshu" in the blank space with a pen, and then took out Covered with a small seal.

Early the next morning, the three of them boarded the carriage and drove towards the Zhang Mansion.

The Zhang family had already heard the news that they were about to go to Beijing, and it had been a few days since they arrived at the door, and they were welcomed in.

It has been more than a year since the last time I went to Beijing, Zhang's residence didn't seem to have changed much, as soon as I got out of the car, my aunt and several female relatives were waiting, and they crowded in joyfully.

The eldest aunt Zhen embraced Shen Qingyue with one arm and Shen Qingjia with the other, "The old lady has been thinking about you all the time, and Biyu also thinks that you can't do it, but she finally came."

Although Shen Mingshu went to Huadian, the eldest aunt said that they were all from her own family, so she took her in together.

Shen Qingjia is still young and not so particular about it, but he considers himself a man, and he feels a little uncomfortable surrounded by a group of female relatives, but he hasn't seen the old lady yet, and it's not easy to go out, so he can only ask: " Is Uncle at home?"

There are now two masters in the Zhang family, the eldest master is a first-rank official, he is proud of his official career, he has a son and a daughter, the son is named Zhang Xiucheng, he is very knowledgeable, he is sure to get a good reputation in the test, the daughter is named Zhang Biyu, and the same Shen Qingyue has a very good relationship.

The second master also has a job in the yamen, but he is idle by nature. In his early years, he was also a well-known swinger in Beijing. Now that he is older, he has restrained himself a lot. He goes out to gamble from time to time. Madam is a cowardly and careless person. He has also become a dandy who is born in blue, it really doesn't look like a family.

Zhen Shi replied with a kind smile: "They just went to the yamen, and they can see it at the dinner." Now she is in charge of all the things in Zhang's mansion, and she is a little more energetic, and said with a smile: "You two My aunt went to the temple a few days ago, and I heard that you are coming, so I can talk about it, and I can see it at night if I want to come."

A group of people entered the inner hall bustlingly, the old lady had already been waiting impatiently, pulled Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingjia just called her sweetheart, pretending to be angry and said: "Why haven't you come to see grandma for so long?"

Shen Qingyue hurriedly coaxed, "How dare granddaughter, I have always wanted to come to the capital to see my grandmother. Before going to Beijing this time, it happened that the eminent monk Huide was going to give a lecture at Zhitong Temple. Qing Jia and I specially asked for a longevity talisman for you. Bring it this time."

Shen Qingyue took out the purse containing the Longevity Talisman, and brought it to the old lady herself, coaxing the old lady from ear to ear with Shen Qingjia.

Shen Mingshu sat at the side drinking tea with downcast eyes, and was already used to this kind of situation.

Back then Zhang Yuxuan, the jewel in the palm of the Zhang family, insisted on marrying a cook. Everyone in the capital knew about it, and the Zhang family was furious. In the end, they could only pretend that they had never had this daughter and cut off contact.

The year Shen Mingshu was born was when the relationship with the Zhang family was the most tense, and it was also the most difficult time for the family. After several years, the old lady was really reluctant to part with her daughter, so she secretly had contact again.

At that time, Zhang Yuxuan happened to be pregnant with a dragon and phoenix fetus. When she was born, she looked quite similar to her daughter. The old lady loved it and named the dragon and phoenix fetus herself. His dowry was also given to his daughter.

Later, when her daughter passed away due to illness, the old lady poured all her love and affection into the twins, wishing she could always be with her, but for Shen Mingshu, who was more like her father, she only had face to face. are used to this.

A group of people talked with the old lady and made her happy. When it was meal time, the old lady thought of Shen Mingshu, "How is your father?"

Shen Mingshu put down his chopsticks, and replied respectfully: "Madam Lao is concerned, father is in good health, but he has been a little weak lately, and it is inconvenient for him to go to Beijing, so we can only ask our siblings to greet the old lady."

The old lady nodded slightly. She still felt a little resentful towards the cook who had kidnapped her daughter, so she didn't bring it up after asking about it face-to-face. She also briefly asked about the situation at home, and Shen Mingshu answered them one by one.

After dinner, some female relatives left, Shen Qingyue, Shen Qingjia and Mrs. Zhen chatted with the old lady to digest food, while walking in the garden, Mrs. Zhen mentioned her son's marriage and said she wanted to ask the old lady for advice.

A few people were talking, the old lady seemed to suddenly remember, and looked sideways at Shen Mingshu, "Young lady is seventeen this year, right?"

Shen Mingshu lowered his eyes, and Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingjia, who were supporting the old lady, all raised their eyebrows.

The old lady pondered for a moment, then said slowly: "You are getting old, what are your plans for marriage?"

Shen Mingshu was already prepared, took out a marriage contract, presented it to the old lady with both hands, and said: "Before my mother left, she had arranged a marriage for me, and I came to the capital this time for this purpose."

The old lady narrowed her eyes and looked at Mrs. Zhen, "This Luo Xin... is the one I know?"

Mrs. Zhen also stepped forward to take a look, her eyes flashed, she hesitated for a moment and said: "It should be the second young lady of Luo Mansion."

Over the years, the child has gradually grown up. Mrs. Zhen and the old lady are planning the marriage of their children and grandchildren, and they know a little about the ladies of various families in the capital. The second lady of the Luo Mansion has also heard of it. There are also some mental deficiencies.

The old lady took a closer look at the handwriting and seal on the marriage contract, and it was indeed her daughter's handwriting and private seal.

Shen Mingshu explained: "A few years ago, when my mother was pregnant with me, she accidentally felt unwell, and was rescued by this Luo Xin's mother. Later, the two got in touch with each other more and became more speculative, so they entered into this marriage contract. I was thinking about this lady, and told me not to forget that Qingyue Qingjia was also there at that time."

Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingjia nodded naturally, the old lady was a little hesitant, although she didn't like Shen Mingshu very much, it wouldn't make her look like a fool just like that.

Shen Mingshu continued: "Before I went to Beijing, I also sent people to look for this lady's whereabouts, but I found out some ridiculous news. This lady was clearly a regular wife when she met my mother, but her husband changed his name to marry a lady from the official family. The wife is a concubine, and the lady's daughter's age was changed by one year, and she became the second lady of Luo Mansion."

Upon first hearing this kind of secret news, Mrs. Zhen opened her eyes wide and said in surprise: "There is such a reason."

The old lady's expression also changed a bit, Shen Mingshu sighed, and said: "Before I went to Beijing, I got the news that this lady has passed away, and I can only repay this lady's daughter."

The old lady's expression moved slightly, and she said: "Yuxuan has a good heart, you can remember her words, you are also a good child, but the second lady of the Luo family is a fool after all, I'm afraid you will regret it later."

Shen Mingshu smiled and said: "It's a coincidence, yesterday I ran into the second young lady of the Luo family by chance, and was left alone by the servants at the door of the jewelry shop in Dongshi. , advancing and retreating politely, but unlike the rumored fool, he is a pure-hearted child."

The old lady pondered for a moment, then said: "Since you have made up your mind, I have nothing to say, so I will ask your aunt to give you another look."

Mrs. Zhen saw that the old lady had opened her mouth, so there was no reason not to agree, so she responded with a smile.

In this way, the marriage contract has passed the light, Shen Mingshu heaved a sigh of relief, this matter is naturally not true, she has already imitated exactly the same mother's handwriting, and it became the first thing that moved Zhang's mother, and then she told this benefactor's misery The situation caused Zhang's mother to sigh and regret, and in the end she became very fond of Luo Xin.

In this way, he successfully passed the test of the old lady. Although the old lady said that Mrs. Zhen should keep an eye on it, she was actually the one who would pay attention to this matter, and it would be convenient for her to carry out various plans afterwards.

Shen Mingshu smiled slightly, and carefully put away the marriage contract.