The Shen family was a scholarly family. Although they couldn't compare to their ancestors who had officials, they were still considered a prominent family in the Eternal Ping Prefecture.
The descendants of the Shen family were quite rich, and their families were the direct descendants. Master Shen and the other three direct descendants were present, as well as two married concubines. Master Shen was a Prefect of Yongping Prefecture, while Master Shen was a Young Master of the Supreme Court. In fact, the second branch of the Shen family should have a higher status.
Second Lady Shen and Madam You walked in as soon as the old woman left. Madam Feng welcomed them with a smile. The two sister-in-law and sister-in-law greeted each other courteously.
Madam You was a well-read and well-mannered young lady of the Shangguan Family. She had a gentle and elegant face, and like Second Master Shen, she smiled whenever she saw someone. Madam Feng had gotten along well with her.
The two sister-in-law sat down for a long time. Behind Madam You, there was a little girl with a pair of bun on her head who couldn't stand it any longer. With a rub, she rushed to the front of Xiu Ying. Xiu Ying was about to bow to Second Aunt, but she was scared and took a few steps back.
"Big sister, I heard you beat up second sister! How did you beat me up! " Shen Guan was so excited that his face turned red, wishing he could reproduce the scene.
Xiu Ying pursed her lips.
Her Third Sister's inquisitive personality was something that she had always been curious about since she was young. What was so nice about fighting? She even looked at her with a face full of worship. The fight between her and Shen Lian was the most outrageous thing that she had done in her two lifetimes.
How did she do it?
Xiu Ying didn't think much about it before, but now that she thought about it, it was a little funny. She realized that she was alive again, and her heart was filled with resentment.
Shen Guan's eyes were still shining. I want to listen to the gossip. You Shi gave an awkward smile and pulled the girl back to her side and glared at her.
Shen Guan pouted. Actually, she wasn't really curious at all. She also wanted to beat up that second elder sister who could easily cry for a long time and act like she was the most pitiful in the family.
"Big Sis."
Shen Guan was dragged away. Her younger brother, as well as the fourth and fifth concubines all greeted Xiu Ying Ying. Xiu Ying smiled and nodded. Seeing her sisters who had grown up together with Xi Ri, she felt touched.
The room was filled with children. Madam Feng ordered people to put the candies in the box and gave the melon seeds to Xiu Ying. "Go play with your siblings on the Western District, but don't quarrel."
Xiu Ying laughed disapprovingly. She wasn't really eight years old, how could she bully these genuine kids?
The girls crowded around a group of young masters and went to the West Room.
After Shen Yu Guan left his mother, he once again held Xiu Ying's hand and asked about what happened yesterday. Xiu Ying was at a loss whether to laugh or cry because of her actions, so he had no choice but to say. When the five-year-old Shen Qing Rui heard this, he even forgot to eat the candy. His black and white eyes blinked as he looked at Big Sis. "Big Sis, when you grow up, you will become a general, right?"
The girls laughed out loud, while Xiu Ying's eyes twitched. What did this second brother mean?!
"Big sister is stronger than all of us, so her strength is definitely stronger. My father said that anyone with more strength can become a general."
Even though she was speaking like a child, Xiu Ying's face was still dark.
No girl wanted to be called strong, not a pig!
Xiu Ying took a piece of pine nut candy and stuffed it into Shen Qing Rui's mouth, finally stopping his mouth from opening.
Shen Guan's face was flushed red. Shen Yi and Shen Juan who were born out of wedlock were only six years old, but they knew the difference in status between them and their sister. They wanted to laugh, but did not dare. They were afraid to laugh, so they were also beaten up by the big sister.
"Big sister, just ignore him. He doesn't know how to talk." Shen Guan said with a smile.
Xiu Ying thought, you aren't someone who can talk. Can't you let this matter pass? At the same time, she secretly pinched her thigh. Actually, she wasn't that fat. She wasn't that young, and by the time she grew up in two years, she would have lost weight.
As the children were eating and chatting, Lady Feng and Madam You paid special attention to them and naturally heard Shen Qing Rui's words. They looked at each other as they pursed their lips and smiled. After laughing, she said, "I heard that uncle woke up. Our second master went to visit him. I'm preparing to send him some food and tonic." Shen Junxiao was a teenager, and as his sister-in-law, they all began to avoid him.
The Feng family knew what she meant and said: "You actually want to work together with me? Is Second Uncle returning to the capital?"
"After a night of travelling, I went into the house and drank some tea. Before I came over, I had already left." "He lives in the yamen. There's only one manservant by his side. He says he's not worried, and that's a lie."
"I told you that you should have followed me." Madam Feng smiled and looked at her, "Second Uncle is now a fourth rank official, and you guys have quite a bit of money. You can just buy a small house."
Madam You's expression became a bit calmer as she shook her head. "My husband said that it's unfilial for him to not stay by mother's side. How could I possibly follow him?" As a woman in the inner chamber, she did not know much about government affairs, but she did know that her husband avoided official matters.
The Shen family had some reputation in the Yongping Mansion, but they had no foundation in the capital, so they had to be careful of everything.
Since Madam Feng had already said everything that she needed to say, it would not be good for her to say more about the matters of the mansion. Thus, she changed the topic and started talking about the matters of the mansion. For the past few years, the Feng family had governed the Shen family, and they were all obedient and well-organized. However, she still managed to get You to help by dividing up the kitchen to buy food.
By doing so, he was also bringing the sister-in-law closer to him.
Eunuch recovered some energy and told her about Old Lady Shen's birthday in April.
They had only exchanged a few words when Aunt Cui and Aunt Wang arrived with their children to say their goodbyes. Seeing that it was almost lunch time, Madam You took her leave.
Madam Feng urged him to stay: "The children are having a good time, and Second Uncle is back in the capital. "Last time you said that the pigeon with the spiced pigeon was not bad, I told them to make it for you again."
Madam You thought that it would be fine if she went back. It wasn't easy to meet her husband, so he just turned and left. It wouldn't be as lively as returning home. She thought for a moment and agreed.
After Aunt Cui and Aunt Wang finished talking, they politely went forward to pay their respects to Madam Feng. Shen Lian's eyes were still swollen, but she endured the pain of her knees as she blessed Madam Feng. Esteemed wangfei's son was only a year old, so the wet nurse carried him forward.
Madam Feng received it. A one-year-old boy was able to recognize her, so when he saw her, he immediately called out for her to marry him … "Kind..." The first word of Mother is not yet spoken. When Madam Feng saw his pink face, her heart softened. She lowered her head to kiss his little face: "Mother, mother."
"Kiss, kiss …"
This made Mrs. Feng laugh.
"It looks like you've grown up again."
"Kids grow when they see wind, and they sink their hands again." Lady Feng smiled and looked at Aunt Wang. "You must have had enough fun tonight. It must have been hard on you. I'll get Xin Mei to bring you some bird nests later."
"How could a concubine be like this? This is all part of my responsibility." Esteemed wangfei replied with fear and trepidation.
She was the kind of girl with a small skeleton and a waist as small as a willow branch. When she spoke, she was gentle and gentle, making people reluctant to even speak loudly to her.
"It's your credit for raising the young master well." As she spoke, Madam Feng called for someone to move the little condor over and let her sit down. Madam Feng treated her well since she was used to it. It was mainly because Aunt Wang could always place herself in a proper position. Even if she gave birth to the only male in the long room, she still wouldn't think too much of it. Thus, Madam Feng also lifted her up.
Aunt Cui looked on coldly, thinking, "Madam Feng is really putting on a good show. She's full of virtuous and virtuous qualities." It was as if people didn't know that she was still praising Aunt Wang for Brother Xiang's sake. She was the only man in the entire room.
The sole male, Aunt Cui, silently chewed this line a few more times in her heart. When she looked at the babbling Xiang'er in Madam Feng's arms, her gaze became unfathomable.