The next morning, Shen Tianshu asked Minghui to deliver the morning medicine to Xu Yihao, and then went out in the car.
She took Mingyu shopping without avoiding people, and quietly went to the jewelry store with her flowers to ask if she could get a gold needle that could meet her requirements within three days.
As the twelfth lunar month approaches, all the major shops in Yongzhou Prefecture have also launched new products. Whether it is the newly delivered fashionable fabrics from Shuntian Prefecture and Yingtian Prefecture or the Western gadgets shipped from the treaty port, they are always attracting passers-by. Sight.
The largest store in Yongzhou Prefecture is undoubtedly Yongshunxiang.
Ordinary shops only occupy one room facing the street. There are also some small businesses, so they might as well squeeze the two together.
Yongshunxiang's family occupies five storefronts. The shop has everything from fabrics and jewelry to daily groceries, all of which are the most fashionable.
The shopkeeper Ding Quankun had long heard from the waiter that there was a car with the emblem of the Shen Mansion parked at the entrance of a nearby alley. Now that he saw people coming to his shop, he immediately ran out, bowed and smiled to greet him: "Today is What kind of fragrant wind is blowing, it actually brings distinguished customers to the door, the shop is really shining, I am so lucky! I wonder what the girl plans to see?"
"I'll choose some gifts." Shen Tianshu looked at the various goods displayed in the store, "Let's take a look first."
She walked around the store a few times, picked out a few pieces of clothing material, and bought a few Western gadgets. After paying, she took Mingyu out.
As soon as Shen Tianshu stepped out of the threshold, before the soles of his feet even touched the ground, he bumped into someone who came in from the door.
She couldn't stand firmly and fell backwards.
The person who entered the door did not expect that he would bump into someone, so he hurriedly stretched out his hand to pull it away.
Shen Tianshu suddenly took a step back, dodged the opponent's hand, and let himself fall into Mingyu's arms. Due to the great momentum, Mingyu also sat on the ground.
The master and servant fell into a heap in a heap, and even their curtains and hats fell aside.
The person who entered the door looked at Shen Tianshu blankly, and was a little stunned just like this.
"Young prodigal!" Mingyu was so angry that he didn't even bother to get up. He first reached out to pick up the curtain hat and put it on Shen Tianshu, "You are so weak. You bumped into my girl first, and then stared straight at her. People look at you and look like a scholar, don’t you know what it means to look at no evil?”
Shen Tianshu was beaten to pieces, and he finally stood up with Mingyu's help. He still felt a dull pain in his right leg, as if he had hit the door frame just now.
"I'm very sorry, it was Fan who was abrupt."
Familiar voice, familiar last name.
Shen Tianshu looked up and saw that the person who hit him was none other than Fan Yuru, whom he had just met at Luo's house a few days ago.
This man said before that he came to see Luo Qiaozhen and asked Mrs. Tong about some things. Now that he has rejected him, why is he still staying in Yongzhou Mansion?
Shen Tianshu couldn't help but think of the news Mingyu had received from Qiu Jun, saying that someone in the city had been inquiring about Lady Tong recently.
But unfortunately, it was not the kind of inquiry that Shen Tianshu hoped for, which was asking for medical advice, but the kind of inquiry that wanted to find someone out.
Although he didn't know if he had anything to do with Mr. Fan in front of him, Shen Tianshu felt that it would be better for him to stay away from him.
Fan Yuru hurriedly explained: "Girl, please don't misunderstand me. When Fan saw the girl's appearance just now, he felt that he had seen it somewhere before. He couldn't remember it for a moment, so he was stunned. However, I was indeed rude, and I hope the girl can forgive me."
"My father is Shen Zhonglei, the prefect of Yongzhou. Maybe we have met somewhere before."
No matter what Fan Yuru is wearing or how he talks and behaves, you can tell at a glance that he is a noble son raised by a wealthy family.
Since we are both in Huguang, it is indeed very possible that we have met at some flower appreciation parties, poetry gatherings, garden parties, etc.
The original owner didn't pay much attention to these things, and every time there were so many people on such occasions, she couldn't recall where she had seen Fan Yuru before.
Fan Yuru remembered it immediately and said, "That's no wonder. The year before last, Prince Rui's Mansion held a banquet to entertain guests and friends. Master Shen did attend with his family."
When Shen Tianshu heard the words "Prince Rui's Mansion", he originally had only two points of doubt about Fan Yuru, but now he suddenly had five points of suspicion.
"I've already finished shopping, so I won't waste Young Master Fan's time." Shen Tianshu said as he prepared to leave.
Fan Yuru said, "Actually, I came to buy gifts today because I was going to pay a visit. Although I came to Yongzhou Mansion for personal matters, since I'm here, it would be rude not to pay a visit to Mr. Shen."
"I didn't expect such a coincidence." Shen Tianshu wanted to know Fan Yuru's true intention, so he took the initiative to invite him, "In that case, why don't I take Mr. Fan to the Yamen to find my father?"
Shen Zhonglei was handling official business when he heard a report from his subordinates, saying that the eldest girl had brought a young man to the Yamen, saying that he wanted to see him.
He put down the official document in his hand and hurried to the small hall where the guests were being held. He was startled when he saw Fan Yuru.
Shen Tianshu didn't know him, but Shen Zhonglei knew very well that Fan Yuru's father, Fan Bingrong, was a subordinate of Prince Rui. Fan Yuru had been a companion to the prince Li Zian since he was a child. The two grew up together and had an extraordinary relationship.
Especially in the past few years when King Rui became ill, Fan Yuru assisted the prince in managing the fiefdom. He did several errands very well, and his reputation has spread in the official circles of Huguang. Everyone said that he will be Li Zian's right-hand man in the future. Go-getter.
Shen Zhonglei was quite embarrassed at this time and didn't know how to talk to Shen Zhonglei.
From the perspective of official position, Fan Yuru is a white person, so he should naturally salute Shen Zhonglei.
But Fan Yuru is very likely to come on behalf of Li Zian, which is another matter.
Just when Shen Zhonglei was extremely entangled, Fan Yuru held the junior ceremony very wisely and said: "Fan Yuru has met Uncle Shen and was going to visit him today. He happened to meet a girl from the Shen family on the way, so he followed him without calling in advance. It's really rude to say hello."
When Shen Zhonglei was called uncle, he felt very comfortable and hurriedly asked people to sit down and arranged for the servants to serve tea.
"The father was chatting with the guests, and the daughter left first."
After Shen Tianshu said goodbye, he did not go through the main entrance, but went directly behind the screen to let Mingyu leave and go outside to relax, while he quietly hid behind the screen and eavesdropped.
"Actually, besides visiting, I also have something to trouble Uncle Shen when I come here this time." Fan Yuru's voice came through the screen, which seemed a bit muffled, but very clear, "I am not familiar with the place in Yongzhou. I want to find someone. But there was no news about this person, so I had to call for help."
really!
Shen Tianshu couldn't help shouting in his heart.
She had felt something was wrong with Fan Yuru before at Luo's house, and she guessed it.
He didn't come to see Luo Qiaozhen at all, and there probably weren't any sick elders in the family. He clearly came to Yongzhou Mansion to find Lady Tong.
I just don’t know, is it the concubine who is sick again, or is Li Zian starting to feel unwell?