After seeing Mrs. Guo, Shen Tianshu returned to the hospital, changed his clothes and carriage, returned to the Guo family as Shen Tianshu, and paid a visit.
Guo Xintong had not seen Shen Tianshu for a long time. When he learned that she was coming, he waited at the second door early and accompanied her to visit Mrs. Guo.
For the Guo family, Shen Tianshu's arrival was naturally not just a matter of Guo Xintong's close friend visiting his elders.
Her arrival actually shows Shen Zhonglei's concern and attention to the Guo family.
In particular, the Guo family did not know at this time that Shen Zhonglei was working hard for transfer and promotion next year. According to Daqi's tradition of transfers for the ninth-year exam, he could still be in office for at least three more years!
So after learning that Shen Tianshu was coming to visit Mrs. Guo, the Guo family brothers all breathed a sigh of relief.
Mr. Guo said to his three younger brothers: "Let me just say that Mr. Shen is not the kind of faint-hearted official who uses people to go forward and does not use people to deal with the back. Now, isn't it that Miss Shen is here?"
"Brother is right. I heard that Miss Shen has just returned from Prince Rui's Mansion. It seems that Shen's Mansion didn't show any signs before, because they were worried about causing criticism."
"It doesn't matter what the reason is, just come here." Mr. Guo Si said, "It's a good thing that Xin Tong can be friends with Miss Shen. Big brother remember to tell her not to be too childish, otherwise she will have a hard time with Miss Shen. Just get along."
"I heard from Xintong that Miss Shen is very kind and easy to get along with, and they get along well." Mr. Guo said with great relief, "Mr. Shen is a good official, and it won't be a problem to have a good relationship with his family. Bad."
After accompanying Shen Tianshu to visit Mrs. Guo, Guo Xintong quickly took her to the yard where she lived.
"You've been out for several months. I couldn't find you even if I wanted to play with you. I finally came here, not to find me, but to see my grandmother."
"I didn't expect to be here for so long this time. I just came back a few days ago." Shen Tianshu said, "I originally planned to send an invitation to invite you and Miss Song to come out for tea and talk, but who knew that yesterday I heard that Mrs. Guo is ill, so I came over to visit her today. Is Mrs. Guo's illness okay?"
"It was quite scary at first. After being ill for more than a month and not getting better, the old lady told my father about her funeral in private.
"My father was so frightened that he called all three of my uncles back from other places.
"But there is no need to worry now, because Madam Tong has finally returned from her medical visit. She has already come to see the old lady and said she will be fine soon."
Now that Guo Xintong's illness has been cured, her initial distrust has turned into blind worship of Mrs. Tong.
So after I learned that Mrs. Tong was here to treat my grandmother, I was completely relieved.
At this time, she was even more curious about Shen Tianshu's visit to Prince Rui's Mansion.
"Are you used to living in the palace? What do you do every day? Isn't the palace particularly magnificent? It's a pity that Prince Rui has been bedridden for several years, otherwise you might still be able to see Prince Rui!"
Guo Xintong held Shen Tianshu's arm and walked into the house while chirping questions.
After asking, before Shen Tianshu could speak, she continued: "Grandma always said that the reason why my family's business has grown bigger and bigger is all thanks to Prince Rui. I don't know what he was like, but I probably have never had such a problem in my life." Opportunity to see..."
"You asked a bunch of questions, do you want me to answer them or not?" Shen Tianshu couldn't help but laugh.
"Of course you have to answer." Guo Xintong took Shen Tianshu into his room, "It's so hot outside, let's go inside and sit down and talk slowly."
"Actually, the palace is not much different from the mansions outside, except that the place is larger and there are more courtyards and houses inside.
"The imperial court has regulations on how the palace is built, and you can't just do whatever you want. Prince Rui's palace is very grand, but not extravagant. The princess and the princess are also kind and live there. It must be quite comfortable.
"Actually, I haven't lived in the palace all the time. Most of the time I accompany the concubine in the temple, copying sutras and worshiping Buddha.
"Most of the concubine's worship to the Buddha is to pray for Prince Rui, while I am cultivating my character. Living in the temple, listening to and copying scriptures every day can sharpen my character."
"Do you still need to temper your temper? Then do I still want to live?" Guo Xintong glared at her deliberately, "My grandmother also said that day, let me learn from you more and be more calm. I don't know where she knew it. You are calm."
"Maybe you are too lively. Just find someone who is calmer than you!" Shen Tianshu joked with her.
"Okay, what do you mean?" Guo Xintong said, getting up and coming over to settle the score with Shen Tianshu.
"Oh, I was wrong, why not?" Shen Tianshu quickly begged for mercy, "I brought you a gift specially, aren't you going to take it?"
"For the sake of you still thinking about me, I will spare you first."
The two people were talking in the room when the maid suddenly came in and said: "Girl, the third and fourth young masters are here."
"Why are they here?" Guo Xintong was very surprised and explained to Shen Tianshu, "They are the cousins of my second and third uncles. They usually don't take me to play. I don't know what happened today... "
Just when her eyes fell on Shen Tianshu, she paused mid-sentence.
Seeing such a bright and moving face, there is nothing I don't understand.
Guo Xintong said displeasedly: "If you don't see me, just say I have guests here and tell them to go and do whatever they need to do."
"You usually don't play with me for anything, but now you know you're here to show your kindness?"
Shen Tianshu handed her the gift he had brought for Guo Xintong, and the two chatted for a while. Seeing that it was almost lunch time, she stood up and said goodbye: "It's getting late and I should go back. Don't wait all the time." I’m here to see you. Come and sit with me at my house when you have time.”
"Why are we going to your house? If it's so hot today, why don't we take a few days, make an appointment with Miss Song, and go live together in Zhuangzi outside the city for a few days. It's fun and cool there."
"My grandmother came from her hometown. Now she lives at home. I don't know if she can go out!"
The two of them walked out while talking. Unexpectedly, the two people who had been rejected by Guo Xintong before did not leave at all and were still hanging around the door.
When they saw Shen Tianshu come out, their eyes lit up and they came forward in unison, but they were too embarrassed to talk to Shen Tianshu, so they both turned to Guo Xintong for help.
Guo Xintong couldn't help but curl her lips inwardly, but after all, he was his cousin and he had already met him, so he still opened his mouth to introduce them to both parties.
"This is Miss Shen, the daughter of the prefect, and these are my third cousin Guo Yihui and my fourth cousin Guo Yibin."
Guo Yihui and Guo Yibin said in unison: "Miss Shen is polite!"