C62

The concubines of the wealthy families who had gone to the manor to recuperate due to illness were considered extremely common in the eyes of the people. The matter of Aunt Cui leaving the house was merely a topic of conversation among the madams in the Eternal Ping Manor. Almost no one mentioned it again.

Now that she was without a major threat, Xiu Ying felt that her days were numbered, even if she didn't have a good night's rest.

Every day to pay respects, to study, and to tease his little brother, very comfortable.

It was almost the middle of the day. Today, as usual, Xiu Ying took a nap, ate a little bit, and then followed the Feng Family to the Kang Ning Courtyard to pay her respects.

Currently, elder brother Xiang was liking to stick to Xiu Ying more and more. Along the way, he had already caused quite a stir a few times, so he wanted his elder sister to hug him. Madam Feng knew that Xiu Ying was small and had little strength, so she coaxed her into the courtyard of Kang Ning before passing the small girl to her daughter.

The one and a half year old little brother was raised to look like a ball of noodles, and his hands were quite heavy.

Xiu Ying was still carrying him, but before they reached the main house, she was already panting heavily, making Lady Feng and the little girl's wives laugh happily.

Xiu Ying's hand felt sore as she looked at the grinning little ball of hair. She kissed him on the cheek, causing him to giggle and wave his hand around.

"Don't just tease him, be careful of the doorstep."

Suddenly, a low voice came from the room.

Xiu Ying's feet paused and her eyes lit up. She excitedly rushed into the house and arrived in front of the young man she hadn't seen for a long time.

"Third uncle!"

The little girl ran towards him and even took a few steps to the side. Shen Jun Xiao immediately reached out his hands to pull the ball of her arms onto his knee. His face was stern. "Why are you being so impudent?" It hurts, but it hurts.

Xiu Ying smiled brightly at him. "It's good to see third uncle." After saying that, he pulled himself together and faced Old Lady Shen who was already looking at him.

Madam Feng came in and saw Shen Junxiao. After greeting Old Madam Shen, she bowed to him.

Shen Junxiao hurriedly hugged Xiang'er as he stood up, bowing to her.

At this moment, Xiang'er returned to Madam Feng's embrace. The youth took out an exquisite golden lock from his sleeve and placed it around her neck. "Uncle should have given it to you a long time ago."

"How can I call you Little Uncle?" Madam Feng was surprised. She didn't expect him to give something to Brother Xiang.

"It's just a small toy. There's no need to spend so much. Eldest Sister-in-law doesn't like outsiders."

Xiu Ying looked at him with envy in her eyes. She tugged on Shen Jun's sleeve. "What about mine? What about mine?" He looked as if he wouldn't give up until he got a present.

The young man was amused by her anxiousness, "You're not asking me to work hard all the way, but you're still asking me for presents. What's the logic in this?" It's been a while since we've seen each other. Have you become a bandit? "

Everyone in the room was amused by him.

Xiu Ying was so embarrassed that her face turned red. She secretly lifted her foot to stomp on him. Shen Jun smiled and then lifted his hand to smack her forehead.

Old Madam Shen saw that her son, who was used to being deserted, was still joking around, so she pulled on Xiu Ying's hand and said, "If he doesn't give it to you, then just leave."

Everyone laughed again.

Shen Lian, who was standing at the back, looked at the happy scene, and her eyes dimmed. She pursed her lips and lowered her head.

At this moment, the people from the second room also came over. When they saw that Shen Jun had returned home, they burst into laughter again. That night, everyone stayed at the Kang Ning Courtyard to eat.

During the meal, Master Shen continuously raised his glass to his younger brother. Shen Jun smiled coldly, but did not reject him. He drank three whole jade pots.

After eating, the female family members and juniors took their leave.

Xiu Ying was still reluctant to part with her, so she didn't say a few words to her third uncle that entire night. Only Shen Jun smiled and hinted at her to leave. Seeing her leaving so quickly, Madam Feng found it both funny and infuriating.

Daughter seemed to be a bit more attached to little uncle.

The lively hall immediately quieted down. The moonlight was dim in the courtyard. Within the house, there were layers of candles and flames. The young man was sitting upright, a handsome man transcending the mundane world.

Master Shen looked at his younger brother a few times, then put down the cup of tea in his hand. "How is the visit coming along?"

His tone sounded like he was an elder.

Shen Jun smiled and looked over to his face, saying, "I was just trying my luck. That guy has a very good eye, my brother doesn't enter his eyes."

"Is that so?" Old Madam Shen's tone was filled with pity when she heard this. "I'm still hoping for a chance for you, I don't want to …"

"It's not a pity."

Master Shen said lightly, "You are quite at ease."

"What does Big Brother think? "It's not like I have to climb up to someone so that I can have my career in the future."

As he spoke, he began to feel tit for tat against each other.

One was full of sarcasm, the other was full of it. No one was willing to give up.

Old Madam Shen could feel that the atmosphere between the two brothers was not right and quickly tried to reconcile, "It was just a try, just a icing on the cake. Boss, you've been busy all day, so you should go back and rest. You shouldn't be in a hurry to do so. "

Shen Junxiao had already stood up, bowed to the old man, placed his hands behind his back, and strode away.

Old Master Shen, who was still sitting, changed his facial expression a few times. In the end, he could only bear with it and leave the Kang Ning Courtyard with a cold snort, cursing the brat's conceit in his heart.

The Imperial Examinations are so easy to take, and the career of an official is like that?!

As he walked along the path, he thought of Shen Jun's smiling face in another month, and he snorted once more and walked away.

The Kang Ning courtyard scattered on bad terms. Xiu Ying, however, was still extremely excited when she returned to her room.

Her third uncle had returned.

His mood was unusually jubilant. He hurriedly went to the small study room and opened the box, counting the large characters one by one. Then, he counted the numbers with his short fingers without making any mistakes. Then, he carried the box back to his room, placed it on the bedside and peacefully fell asleep.

Madam Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this.

The next morning, the little girl woke up early. After dressing up, she went to pay her respects to her mother and said, "I'm going to have breakfast with Third Uncle." Then, she ran out of the courtyard. The group of girls behind him were panting heavily.

Shen Jun had a smile on his face, as if he could predict the future. He had already ordered people to prepare more food for him. When Xiu Ying arrived, the youth was already standing in front of the forest.

Green bamboo and verdant, the youth was like a pine tree, and a jasper tree. Just looking at it made one want to exclaim in admiration.

"What, you're already here, and you're still embarrassed?" Shen Junxiao raised his head to see the little girl standing by the entrance of the yard.

Being made fun of, Xiu Ying curled her lips before changing into a smile. She then grabbed her skirt and ran to his side. She weighed it in her hand and sized him up.

She placed her hand on his chest and pointed it at his head. With a smile, she complimented him. "I was still thinking that I've grown taller. Why did third uncle also grow taller?"

Even after a long period of time, it still reached his chest.

The youth was amused by her, and pulled her by the hand as he walked in, "It's a girl's house. Isn't it better if it's not a small and exquisite one?"

Xiu Ying's eyes suddenly lit up.

Tiny and exquisite?

So Third Uncle really liked this kind of woman?

Her lips perked up as she asked, "Third Uncle, have you met any young and exquisite women in the capital?"

Shen Junxiao staggered under her bold and unrestrained question, almost falling to the ground.

He raised his hand and smacked her on the forehead, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

The little girl's bell-like laughter sounded out in the courtyard.