It’s an old acquaintance

Author: Bai Xiaoyuan

It’s an old acquaintance

Mrs. Cui is not tall, with a pointed chin, beady eyebrows, and slanted eyes. Although she smiles heartily, her expression can't hide her sharp look.

Shen Lingxi had heard something about this second wife of the Hou Mansion.

Mrs. Cui's father was originally a general under the command of the old Marquis Xuanping. He later died in battle and left his only daughter to the Shen family.

The ancestor took Mrs. Cui to his side and raised her personally for three years, and then decided to marry her to the second master Shen Liang.

One is his biological second son, and the other is his daughter-in-law who was raised by himself.

One can imagine the preferential treatment the second wife received in front of her ancestors.

After the death of the old Marquis Xuanping, the royal family's royalties were originally handed over to Shen Lingxi's biological mother, the Da'an family.

But later Da'an died of illness, and the ancestors handed over Zhongfu to Cui to take care of it for a few years.

Later, Xiao An came in as a stepmother and was not welcomed by the ancestors. Although she was given some power, the treasury and accounting were still firmly in the hands of the ancestors and Cui.

This is also the reason why Mrs. An never comes forward on her own when encountering problems, instead she secretly encourages Shen Ji to come forward.

This is all because although she, Mrs. Hou, has the power of housekeeping, her pockets are empty. In fact, she is far less prosperous than she seems on the surface.

At this moment, Mrs. Cui opened her mouth, and Mrs. An did not dare to keep the ancestors waiting, and hurriedly welcomed the two sisters Shen Lingxi and Shen Yuyao in.

Mu Huaian was supposed to say goodbye and leave, but he was worried that Shen Lingxi would be treated badly again. "My grandmother heard that the Shen family's grandmother was ill and told me to pay her respects to her." He stepped in and followed her.

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Songzhuyuan is the courtyard of the ancestors of the Shen family.

As soon as Shen Lingxi entered the yard, she smelled a strong medicinal smell that filled the yard.

She was sensitive to smells and could vaguely tell that they were ginseng, aconite and other life-threatening decoctions.

I heard that my ancestor was in poor health, but I didn't know that he was in such a condition.

It's no wonder that Mr. Shen Er was so painful and committed the murder. He must have had a motive.

I just don't know what he is planning.

What significance does that embroidered handkerchief have to the Xuanping Hou Mansion?

There were many maids and servants standing in the yard, all coming out to greet them.

There was also a dead magpie that she hadn't seen for a few days, standing on the porch, looking at her with a half-smile.

"My ancestors are really concerned about you, and even asked An and Cui to go out to meet you in person. Unfortunately, her body is already at the end of her strength. When she returns to the west, there will be no place for you in this Marquis Mansion. I advise you to join her. If you continue to mess around with your tail, it will only do you harm but no good." The magpie said sarcastically.

Shen Lingxi finally had some peace and quiet for a few days, and when he met her again, he looked up at the sky speechlessly.

I finally understand why my ancestors named her "Magpie". She was so noisy that even after she died, she was still haunted.

When she entered the door, she silently moved a few steps to the right, wanting to get further away from the magpie's soul.

And such actions unconsciously brought her and Mu Huaian closer.

Mrs. Wang was lying on the couch sickly, and she saw a pair of handsome men and women walking in from the door as if they were cuddling together.

After days of sluggishness, he finally regained his energy.

Everyone came forward to see the ceremony. Mrs. Wang asked Shen Lingxi to come forward, took her hand cordially, looked at her carefully, with tears in her eyes, "Your eyes are most similar to Yue Qing's. Yue Qing is a sweetheart." You are kind, too. Grandma has heard about the things you did for people outside, and they were good. Grandma is proud of you. Shen Fugui taught you well, and I went to see him in the underworld the next day. Grandma also wants to thank him properly."

Shen Fugui is the name of Shen Lingxi’s late husband.

"Ancestor knows Aweng?" Shen Lingxi asked curiously.

"We know each other, how could we not know each other." The ancestor patted her hand, thinking about the past, with a look of sadness on his face, "If he hadn't wanted to leave with A Ying back then, maybe among the nobles of Zhou Dynasty, There will also be a place for him. As luck would have it, I didn't expect that he would pick you up. I didn't expect that the couple would leave before me..."

Shen Lingxi didn't expect that Aweng, who was always joking and joking and not serious, and only wanted to push for marriage, would have such a background. She just found it incredible.

Seeing that the ancestor had a sad look on his face, he comforted him by saying, "Oweng was free and easy by nature. When he left, he told me not to feel sad for him. He said that if he missed him, he would go to the grave to invite him to drink. The grave is his. He picked it himself, and it is close to mountains and rivers. He also planted an apricot tree next to the grave. When you get better, I will take you to see him."

"He and Aying like the apricot tree the most." Mrs. Wang laughed, "I also asked someone to plant one in your yard. Do you like it?"

Only then did Shen Lingxi understand that the exquisite and quiet Jingsi Yuan was arranged by her ancestors. She felt warm in her heart and felt a little closer to Mrs. Wang, "Thank you grandma, my granddaughter likes it very much."

Madam Wang's eyes were filled with relief, and then she turned to greet Mu Huaian who was sitting next to her.

Mu Huaian looked much more relaxed when he saw that Mrs. Wang treated Shen Lingxi sincerely. He was handsome, cheerful and polite, which made him very popular with his ancestors.

The more Mrs. Wang looked at Mu Huaian and Shen Lingxi, the more she felt that they were a perfect match, and the more determined she was to make them a couple.

On the other hand, Shen Yuyao, after spending so long in Wangxian Village, could be considered as "returning with great honor". Not only did Shen Yuyao not receive a single word of praise from her ancestors, she was even left lukewarm.

Shen Yuyao clenched the handkerchief in her hand, and her eyes gradually showed a hint of unwillingness.

Not only her, but also Mrs. An felt very uncomfortable in her heart.

After Mu Huaian left, Mrs. An and Shen Yuyao also found an excuse to leave. However, Shen Lingxi and his second wife Cui were left behind by Mrs. Wang.

After talking for a long time, Mrs. Wang's energy was already a little weak. She stopped beating around the bush and said straight to the point: "I heard about the magpie. I have been ill these days, and the housekeeper's power in the mansion is divided between the first and second bedrooms. The secret competition gave the magpie an opportunity."

She raised her eyes and looked at Shen Lingxi, "Fifth girl, I heard that you are helping that boy Huai'an investigate the case. You must be very familiar with the Magpie case. I can't hold on for long. Before I die, this Things in the house need to be divided and sorted out, would you like to help me?"

Under normal circumstances, Shen Lingxi would never accept such a hot potato.

Whatever she wanted to check, she didn't need help from others. Liu Si was enough. There was no need to step forward and be a target.

But Mrs. Wang and Aweng were obviously old acquaintances, and they were in such a situation.

Shen Lingxi finally relented and nodded in agreement, "How do you want me to help you, grandma?"

Mrs. Wang looked slightly relaxed and said categorically: "From today on, all the keys and accounts of the mansion's warehouse will be handed over to you. Your second aunt will assist me and check for me how much has been done in the mansion these days when I am sick. Hands and feet, as long as you find the person behind it, send him to the police!"
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