pet marriage

Everyone in Zhang's mansion that should be seen has already been seen, and the things that need to be dealt with have been laid out, so I just need to go to Luo's mansion tomorrow to have a look.

Shen Mingshu sat in the carriage and returned to the old house. The twins were left in the Zhang residence by the old lady, and she was the only one who returned them.

It was already late, and only the sound of the carriage driving could be heard. Shen Mingshu had an idea about tomorrow's visit, but it was a pity that he would probably not see the little girl tomorrow, so he couldn't ask her if she liked the stack of crab cakes.

The carriage stopped in front of the old house, interrupting her thoughts, Lan Yin lifted the curtain of the car, Shen Mingshu stepped on the car seat to get out of the car, a gust of wind blew, and the autumn atmosphere gradually became stronger.

Shen Mingshu's eyes moved slightly, and a misty smile floated on his lips. He thought of a way, maybe he could plan something, but it's better to pass tomorrow first.

At the same time, the master of the Luo Mansion had just returned to the mansion drunk, and Mrs. Wang hurriedly directed a group of servants to come in and out to serve him.

It wasn't until he drank a bowl of hangover soup that Luo Yuanhua came to his senses. He changed the robe that smelled of alcohol, sat on the edge of the bed, and looked at the servants coming and going.

After Luo Yuanhua had washed up, all the servants retreated, Mrs. Wang put a pillow on Luo Yuanhua's back, gently comforted him, and shouted softly: "Master, do you feel better? "

Luo Yuanhua looked at her in a daze, recognized that this was his wife, held her hand on her chest, and called Ma'am.

Wang smiled and said softly: "I have been thinking about something wrong these days, and I still have to ask the master."

"Tell me." Luo Yuanhua replied with half-closed eyes.

Wang looked at his expression, and said slowly: "A few days ago, Aunt Qiu went away, leaving only Luo Xin. Naturally, I have to take good care of her, but I see that she is getting older and has been staying behind." It's not appropriate to be in the mansion..."

"What's wrong, it's not bad for her." Luo Yuanhua murmured without opening her eyes.

Mrs. Wang was not in a hurry. After being Mrs. Luo for so long, she could naturally understand her master's thoughts, so she just followed his words and said, "Of course the Luo family doesn't lack such a little money, but after a few years, I won't say anything about it." How people outside will talk about it, Luo Xin's status in the mansion will only become more and more inconvenient, and if you wait any further, there will be no one to take care of you behind you."

Luo Yuanhua frowned, opened his eyes and looked at Mrs. Wang, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What do you think Madam?"

Mrs. Wang smiled slightly, talked about her natal nephew, and tried her best to praise the nephew's character, saying: "After all, it's my own family, and I won't treat Miss Luo Xin badly. When people outside talk about it, they can only praise it."

Luo Yuanhua thought for a while, and this seemed to be a good idea, so she nodded and said, "Madam Youlao worked hard to come up with such a solution."

He held Wang Shi's hand and looked at her with deep eyes. Luo Yuanhua looked good, even though he was middle-aged, he just added some calm charm, Wang Shi smiled slightly and turned his head to the side, revealing his fair neck.

The lamps and candles in the room were blown away, and the smile on Wang's lips deepened. After all these years, she also saw through the person beside her. He was indifferent to Huanxiangyuan.

Compared with Luo Xin's situation, what moved him just now was the remarks from outside. She, the master, pays more attention to this face than anyone else. Wang Shi sneered, no matter what, she is bound to get the money, thinking that the matter has been done Most of the time, she closed her eyes in satisfaction, and gently stroked Luo Yuanhua's chest.

Early in the morning of the second day, Shen Mingshu got up as usual. After having breakfast, he briefly dealt with the letter from the shop yesterday. When it was time, he slowly got into the carriage and headed towards Luo Mansion.

The day before yesterday, I had posted a greeting post, and when I spoke with the concierge, an old butler came out to welcome me, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, please come with me."

Shen Mingshu got out of the car and led Lan to follow him in. Although the Luo Mansion did not have the grandeur of the Zhang Mansion, it could be seen that the arrangement took a lot of effort. Looking at the state of the servants along the way, one knew that the mistress was a shrewd and capable person. Then Luo Xin's incident was naturally not the result of the mistress' negligence.

The old housekeeper brought Shen Mingshu to the side hall, Lan Yin frowned slightly, but Shen Mingshu looked calm, with a faint smile on his face, just like when he went out to discuss business.

As soon as Shen Mingshu entered the door, he saw Mrs. Wang sitting in the upper seat. Through the beaded curtain, he could see the other party's bright attire. Shen Mingshu bowed and said, "Shen Mingshu, Mrs. Shen from Yangzhou, has seen Madam."

Mrs. Wang nodded slightly, motioning for her to stand up, "Miss Shen, please sit down."

Through the beaded curtain, Wang Shi also looked down at Shen Mingshu, who looked only handsome and dressed in ordinary clothes, presumably he was not a powerful person, maybe it was just a coincidence that he entered Zhang's residence.

Thinking of this in her heart, she let go of her vigilance, thinking that this kind of person is just a momentary kindness, and she can get rid of it with some money, Wang said lightly: "I have heard about what happened the day before yesterday, that girl Cuiyun. Yes, it was her negligence this time, I have already punished her, thank you for your kindness, Luo Manor has prepared some thank you gifts, please accept them."

The maid beside Wang knew it, and stepped forward to present a purse to Shen Mingshu. Shen Mingshu raised his eyebrows slightly, and found out that there was some silver in it, and said with a smile: "Madam, you are welcome."

Seeing that she had collected the money, Mrs. Wang felt more relieved and didn't want to talk to her more, so she said, "If Miss Shen is fine, I'll drink some tea here. I still have something to do at home, so it's inconvenient..."

Shen Mingshu stood up and bowed to her, thinking it was some way of saying goodbye, but just as Wang was about to get up, she heard the person below say: "Madam, please stay, the purpose of my next visit is another matter."

Wang frowned slightly, sat up again, and asked with some dissatisfaction: "What else is there for the girl?"

Shen Mingshu smiled, and said loudly: "Madam, please marry the second miss."

Surprised, Wang stared at the person standing below, and asked in disbelief, "What did you just say?"

Shen Mingshu repeated it again, Wang was furious, and scolded: "Presumptuous, I see that you should be a serious person with your appearance, but I never thought it would be so absurd!"

After she finished speaking, she wanted to call for someone to drive Shen Mingshu out. Shen Mingshu stepped forward and stopped what Wang was about to say. With a smile on her face, she said comfortingly: "Madam, don't worry, I and the second young lady were together more than ten years ago. There is a marriage contract, and now is the time to fulfill it."

Wang's first reaction was disbelief, but when she saw Shen Mingshu's eloquent words, she felt a little hesitant, "You are just talking one-sidedly, where is the marriage contract?"

Shen Mingshu took out the marriage contract and asked Lan Yin to present it to the Wang family, and said calmly: "I have asked the officials in the yamen to read it, and it is indeed valid."

Hearing Shen Mingshu's words, Mrs. Wang gave the hand of the marriage contract a pause. This marriage contract has already passed the government?She panicked, looked carefully at the marriage contract in her hand, saw the name and seal on it, her eyes darkened, she tried her best to support her and said: "Ms. Qiu Wan is just a lowly concubine in the mansion, how can she be the master?"

Suspicion appeared on Shen Mingshu's face, "Ma'am, could it be that she has forgotten that there are seven laws of the people of the Wei Dynasty, and one of the biological parents can arrange marriages for their children."

Wang Shi was looked at by Shen Mingshu like this, as if she was doubting her identity, she couldn't help but feel a sting in her heart, and she calmed down after a while. Since she passed the government's side, she can't destroy the marriage contract. The only plan now is to procrastinate For a while, she suppressed the hatred in her heart and said: "Although there is a marriage contract, I can't handle such important marriage matters. I have to wait for the master to come back and ask him what he means."

Shen Mingshu had expected it a long time ago, bowed and said: "It's natural, I never remember the marriage, I will come to visit again in a few days."

After taking the marriage contract that Lan Yin had retrieved from Wang Shi, she carefully put it in her arms. Shen Mingshu smiled and bowed to Wang Shi, and then led Lan out of the door, leaving Wang Shi sitting in the hall feeling distressed. .