Three hundred and ninetieth chapters come back (five)
Renshoufang, Shen residence, living room.
Shen Ying and Shen Quan came, not only Shen Rui came to accompany the guests, but also the third master who had just recovered from a serious illness. Shen Quan also came over because he was on good terms with Shen Rui and came over often. The third master just treated him as his own junior; Toward Shen Ying, a clan nephew who was only a few years younger than himself, the third master was a bit more polite.
If you really want to talk about it, the two uncles and nephews of this clan are still half a master.
The third master is preparing for the exam at home and has not gone out to study with a teacher. However, writing an article is not just a matter of shutting down the door and building a car. It is necessary to ask many seniors in the imperial examination to comment. Compared with outsiders, it is natural to have trouble with the in-laws of the clan. Several members of the Shen family in Beijing None of the Jinshi were left behind. They were all asked by the third master to help him comment on and revise the articles, and Shen Ying was no exception.
"There are many people during the Chinese New Year, but my uncle has not thanked you yet. He has troubled Zihua so much over the past year." The third master said solemnly.
Zihua is the name of Shen Ying, Shen Qi, and Shen Quan, so they are also named after their brothers, Shen Qi's name is Zizhen, and Shen Quan's name is Zixiu.
Shen Ying said hurriedly: "It's just a simple task. No matter how polite Third Uncle is, he will be a heretic."
The third master was not a person of ink. He said with a "haha" smile: "Then I won't say much. I will serve wine to reward everyone when my uncle's wish is fulfilled."
Because of the mention of the imperial examination, Shen Quan couldn't help but worry about Shen Rui, and said in a low voice: "Although you will end up this year, don't treat yourself too harshly. You are still young. Except this time, or in the future, it will not hurt your body." for fun
"Third brother, don't you see that I'm fat?" Shen Rui turned his head and said with a wry smile.
Shen Quan looked at him carefully and said: "I really couldn't tell it at the moment. If you look carefully, you can see the flesh on both cheeks. They are not sunken like they were years ago..."
"It's almost ten kilograms heavier than last year, but it's just not noticeable." Shen Rui said, "Third brother, don't worry. My younger brother knows the importance and must not rush for quick success."
Although the third master doesn't go out to socialize much, people in their thirties are not children after all.
Seeing that dinner time was coming, Shen Ying came at this time, obviously she was coming for Shen Cang. Therefore, even though Shen Ying only talked about the imperial examination and did not mention the purpose of coming here, the third master did not take the liberty to ask.
The Xu family in the inner courtyard got the news and knew that Shen Ying and Shen Quan were here, so they sent someone to invite them.
Shen Ying frowned slightly, implying worry. The third master only thought that he was encountering some difficulties and wanted to beg his brother and sister-in-law. He was worried that there would be many people and he would be embarrassed, and he was afraid of hurting his face, so he did not follow him and only ordered Shen Rui. After taking someone there, I found an excuse and went back to the east courtyard.
Shen Ying and Shen Quan followed Shen Rui to the main courtyard.
In fact, the third master is also the elder of the second family, so there is nothing to hide. However, because Shen Ying is the eldest son and brother, she is used to taking care of her younger siblings and is a more careful person. She remembers that the third master has a heart disease and is weak and avoids emotions and anger, so she did it in front of him. Keep silent.
The Xu family was also the second wife to make the decision. After Shen Ying brought her younger brother to see the Xu family, she begged the servants to withdraw, and tactfully told the story of the clan's desire to let Shen Jue return to the clan.
Mrs. Xu had already known about this matter, so she was not surprised. Instead, she said with a bit of shame: "After all, even you are alarmed. In fact, your uncle and I have already discussed this matter and agreed to this matter... It was just before Shen I just handed over a greeting card, but I haven't come to the door yet. Yesterday when Rui Geer went to visit, he talked a little unpleasantly, so we didn't agree on the matter..."
Shen Ying and Shen Quan were both stunned when they heard this. When they woke up, they couldn't help but look at each other.
Even though they had known for a long time that Shen Cang and Xu were both generous-natured, they never expected that the couple would nod on this matter. After all, this matter was harmful rather than beneficial. With their identities, Shen Cang and Xu could completely shirk this matter. Don't say anything else, just say that the matter needs to be discussed with the second master who is far away in Nanchang, and then it can be shelved.
Although Shen Ying did not agree with this matter in her heart, she did not speak casually in front of her elders. Shen Quan, standing by, could not help but said: "Auntie, you and your uncle should think twice. If this is the case, those who know the inside story will say Auntie-in-law, auntie-in-law is kind, but many people will make assumptions, even the clan members in other houses have their own thoughts."
Not to mention anything else, just saying that such a "return to the clan" would make people wonder whether the second wife really abused Shen Jue and gave the clan clan some reasons to agree to such a request.
The second wife had attracted criticism for decades because the third prince "son sued his mother" and "forced his father to divorce his wife". Now if trouble occurs again, it will attract more criticism.
Mrs. Xu said: "Thank you, brother Quan. The pure will become pure, and the turbid will become turbid. Who in this world can avoid being criticized..."
Shen Quan showed his kindness, and Mrs. Xu appreciated it very much. She had treated Shen Quan with courtesy before, not to thank him for his help before and after, but because he truly regarded Shen Rui as a brother.
The number of people in the second house is so thin, and the fourth brother is young and cannot be relied upon. Shen Rui really needs help. Shen Quan's character has been recognized by Xu for several years. He values friendship and filial piety. He has already been on good terms with Shen Rui, and Given the relationship between the Sun family and the Guo family, they could make a pair of good brothers.
Just like right now, Shen Quan is not so much worried about his second room being criticized, but he is worried that the second room's criticism will affect Shen Rui.
Sure enough, when Shen Quan saw that the Xu family was unmoved, Shen Quan couldn't help but became anxious, and said bluntly: "The aunt and uncle are certainly not afraid of criticism, but what about Brother Rui? They came to Beijing on the same day to be heirs, one died, and the other lived well, and outsiders If you can guess that the elders here are unkind, then you can make nonsense of Brother Rui being unfriendly..."
"Brother Quan, what are you talking about? Why don't you shut up?" Shen Ying, whose face was livid, shouted angrily in a low voice.
Shen Quan was afraid of his elder brother and stopped talking.
Shen Ying had already stood up, bowed and said, "It was my nephew's lack of instruction that made Brother Quan speak nonsense in front of my aunt. Here, my nephew will apologize to my aunt on his behalf." After that, she knelt down.
Shen Quan was sitting down, how could he still sit down? Shaobou also knelt down behind his brother, with annoyance on his face.
He just said whatever came to his mind in a hurry, as if he was trying to convict the second wife. These words were nothing to say to Shen Rui in private, but they did seem arrogant and rude in front of his elders.
What Xu valued most about Shen Quan was his love for Shen Rui. How could he care about his impatience? He shook his head and said, "What are you doing? Brother Rui, please help your brother Ying to get up. Brother Quan will get up too." …”
Shen Rui stepped forward and helped Shen Ying up, and Shen Quan followed suit.
Shen Ying wanted to say something more, but Mrs. Xu said: "Brother Quan has not yet become a biological child, so he cannot understand the love of parents, but brother Ying, you are also a father. Your uncle and I don't care about anything else, we only care about the family." Mr. Fang’s love for his son. As for what other people say, as Brother Ying said, those who are close and know the inside story will not think too much about it, and those who are not close will not care what he says..." At this point, he looked at Shen Quan again. : "Brother Quan, don't worry too much about Brother Rui. This matter is not only the intention of your uncle and I, Brother Rui also nodded early..."
Shen Quan looked at Shen Rui, sighed secretly, and said nothing.
Shen Ying had no intention of getting involved in this matter, so she took the initiative to send a message. She just wanted to deal with it and prevent the clan and the second family from getting into trouble. It was not that she had to see Shen Cang.
Seeing that the Xu family had made up their minds, Shen Ying said no more and took Shen Quan to leave.
After boarding the carriage, Shen Quan couldn't help but said: "Second brother must be going to the Zhuangyuan Mansion today to find the brothers from the Sixth Clan. I don't know what the excuse is. Why don't you just come to the door and have to jump up and down to look aggrieved? Same thing. Compared with the eldest uncle’s and aunt’s mother-in-law’s open-mindedness, they really have no grace at all.”
Shen Ying glared at him and said, "Second uncle, with your wife's character, you don't want to meet the wise, but instead want to fan the flames and make things worse?"
Shen Quan immediately withered and whispered: "Brother Jue is gone, and the elders of the second house are indeed responsible for not taking good care of them, but who can take care of life, old age, illness and death? The clan house is so unrelenting, it's a bit too much..."
Shen Ying shook her head and said: "Now that the elders have reached a conclusion, don't be nagging anymore. What I said is right. Poor parents in the world only care about the elder uncle, so it's not easy to care about this matter."
Shen Quan thought of the old master's love for Brother Jue, sighed, and was speechless.
Shen Ying did not go home directly. When she passed by the house, she sent Shen Quan back and went directly to the clan's old house.
Shen contacted everyone and wanted to "negotiate" with the second roommate by coercing other house owners. It was inappropriate to maliciously speculate on the elders of the second room. Shen Ying also tried to persuade her tactfully yesterday, but Shen just pretended not to understand. Today, she knew that the elders of the second room were Of course, Shen Ying wanted to tell Shen earlier, so as to save him from making more and more mistakes.
The housekeeper of the old clan house was an old man who lived next to Shen Zhu. He knew Shen Ying who lived in the alley. When he heard that he was coming, he came forward anxiously and said: "Uncle Ying is here, please persuade me." Please advise our second master... The second master has just come from the south and is not accustomed to the local environment. He has not eaten seriously in the past two days, and he will not touch it for dinner today..."
The chief steward is a person close to Shen Xiu and is not loyal to Shen Ying, but he knows that if the second master really falls ill in the capital, he, the steward, will not be able to escape the consequences.
After hearing this, Shen Ying couldn't help but worry: "Take me to see it quickly."
"Okay, okay, my old servant will take Uncle Ying over right now..." The housekeeper immediately responded, leaning forward to lead the way to the courtyard where Shen was staying.
It was getting dark, but there was still no lamp in the house, so it was pitch black.
Shen didn't even change his clothes. He was still wearing the plain cloak he wore when going out to meet guests. He was still sitting at the table in the same posture, holding a letter in his hand.
This was a handwritten note from the elder of the clan to the elder of the second clan. Shen did not directly ask Li Shi to take it over. He originally wanted to keep it in his hand as a trump card, but now he felt it was a bit too hot to touch.
According to the stakes mentioned by Shen Li, the Shangshu Mansion will not agree to "return to the clan". Even if this letter is handed over, it is just a few polite words, so should I hand it over?
What to do? What to do? Shen was really confused.
He sincerely wants to fulfill his father's wish, and he also wants to maintain the clan's status in the clan and let the clan know that the clan's grandsons should not bully each other, but does the clan really have status in the eyes of the clan now?