When Shen Xiu heard Liu'er's question, she just smiled and said, "Let me ask you, is it because of Amei that you quarreled with A Zhuang today?"
Liu'er was slightly startled, not expecting Shen Xiu to ask this.
Shen Xiu continued: "I can guess what you are thinking. You did it on purpose to attract my attention."
Liu'er said embarrassedly: "I did do it on purpose. Amei's temperament is not suitable for the Salesian Bureau, so I want to find an opportunity for someone to adopt her."
"You have good intentions in doing this, but have you ever thought about the fact that the people who quarreled with A Zhuang today, including you, are five girls. If A Zhuang was severely scolded by someone and then held a grudge against you,
Even if Amei leaves with me, you will inevitably be retaliated by A Zhuang."
Liu'er couldn't help but glance at A Zhuang in the corner, "I never thought about the consequences."
Shen Xiu smiled and said: "You are still young, and it is normal for you to do things without considering the consequences. But next time, don't be so pushy. Of course, I am not asking you to stop meddling in other people's business. I just want to do it if you can protect yourself.
Consider helping others."
Listening to these words, Liu'er was thinking entirely about herself, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"I understand, Mrs. Shen, why you adopted A Zhuang. Are you afraid that those girls will be retaliated by him?"
Shen Xiu looked at A Zhuang with a smile, "Of course there is this reason, but more importantly, I really need a young and powerful helper."
"Since you have been adopted by me, you will be my adopted son and daughter from now on. No matter how bad your relationship was in the Salesian Bureau before, I hope you can live in harmony in the future."
Shen Xiudao: "I want to know more about you. Please tell me about your life experience!"
Liu'er was the first to speak: "My surname is Xin. Because I was born in spring, my mother named me Chunliu. However, I don't think it sounds good, so I just let everyone call me Liu'er."
"My parents were sharecroppers. When I was a child, my hometown suffered a disaster and my parents died. Then I came to the Salesian Bureau."
Shen Xiu stared at Liu'er's face for a while, "Are your parents really tenant farmers?"
Liu'er nodded: "My parents are indeed sharecroppers."
In fact, when Shen Xiu first met Liu'er, she always felt that based on her skin color and appearance, her previous family background should be pretty good. That's why she was surprised when she learned that her parents were sharecroppers.
Could a sharecropper give birth to a daughter with such fair skin?
Shen Xiu was a little skeptical, but since Liu Er said so, she no longer dwelled on the matter.
The life experiences of Amei and Zhuang are not much different. After their parents died, they were sent to the Salesian Bureau.
The three of them grew up in the Salesian House and had little contact with the outside world. Now that they followed Shen Xiu back to the mansion in a carriage, they felt that everything was new.
Shen Xiu asked Liu'er and Amei to live near Huaihua's room, and they would raise silkworms with Huaihua from now on.
A Zhuang, on the other hand, followed Liu Hao to pick mulberry leaves every day.
As soon as Shen Xiu arranged for the three of them, someone came from outside to deliver a letter, saying that Yu Shuya had given birth to a big fat boy, and asked her to attend the third baptism banquet the day after.
Yu Shuya rarely goes out since she became pregnant. Shen Xiu, on the other hand, is busy with her embroidery workshop and is somewhat repelled by Tao Siqian, so she rarely visits her home.
Recently I heard that Tao Siqian also left for the provincial capital, and Shen Xiu went to Tao's house with gifts on the day of the third banquet.
Yu Shuya has just given birth and is still in the delivery room.
Shen Xiu did not enter the delivery room. She only heard that Yu Shuya's delivery was extremely difficult. The eldest wife of the Yu family shed tears several times when she listened to the servants' words.
Mrs. Huang, the mother-in-law, is much happier.
Shen Xiu noticed with sharp eyes that there was a young woman following behind Mrs. Huang, her belly was slightly bulging, she was obviously pregnant.
Lu Caiwei also came today and quietly said to Shen Xiu: "That is the concubine that Mrs. Huang brought over when Yu Shuya was pregnant. I heard that she is already four months pregnant."
Shen Xiu smiled and said nothing.
After seeing her grandson, the eldest wife of the Yu family casually asked about her son-in-law.
Mrs. Huang explained: "He originally planned to wait for Shuya to give birth before going to the provincial capital. But several people traveling with him planned to leave early. Siqian had no choice but to go with them."
The eldest wife of the Yu family didn't say anything, she just said that fame was important.
That's what he said, but after everyone dispersed, when the eldest wife of the Yu family went to the delivery room to see her daughter, she still couldn't help but said: "Why didn't my uncle stay for a few more days? Seeing that you were about to give birth, he didn't want to see his son again.
Walk?"
Yu Shuya showed a faint smile: "I asked him to leave. Anyway, his heart is no longer there, so there is no point in leaving him behind."
The eldest wife of the Yu family sighed: "It's better to get on the road early. I heard that the road to the provincial capital is not very peaceful. By the way, are you sure about the provincial examination this time?"
Yu Shuya muttered: "I am somewhat sure of what he means. After all, Jieyuan, which has been passed down for so many years, must be on the list."
The eldest wife of the Yu family said: "When you mentioned Jieyuan, it reminded me of Mrs. Shen's husband. I heard privately that Mr. Meng once said to others that his disciple was a man of real talent and learning, and he would not be able to guarantee his future.
It can definitely solve the problem."
Yu Shuya smiled and said, "Ms. Shen is a blessed person."
The eldest wife of the Yu family said: "It is said outside that you are the lucky one. My uncle is a scholar at a young age, and his future will be limitless. You have a good belly, and your first child will be a son."
"How lucky am I?" Yu Shuya said with a faint smile: "Can mother see the concubine next to my mother-in-law?"
The eldest wife of the Yu family said: "I saw it."
Yu Shuya sneered: "That concubine's biological mother is my mother-in-law's companion. My mother-in-law has treated her differently since she was a child. She is hardly treated as a maid. Now that she is pregnant, my mother-in-law immediately took her in.
She passed by, as if she was afraid that I would embarrass her."
"Daughter, you have to be more open-minded." The eldest wife of the Yu family said: "Even if she is loved by your mother-in-law, the children she will give birth to in the future will be a concubine and a concubine, and she will not be as noble as your eldest son."
Yu Shuya smiled and said: "Of course I know. My husband is not confused either. Although he has not entered the officialdom, he also knows how to cherish his reputation."
Before she got married, she had feelings for Tao Siqian, but after her wedding, she felt that Tao Siqian was not as good as she thought, and even cherished his reputation too much.
But now she feels that cherishing reputation is a good thing, at least Tao Siqian will not do such a thing as spoiling his concubine and destroying his wife.
The eldest wife of the Yu family looked at her daughter's expression and said, "As long as my uncle is not a confused person, it will be fine."
Yu Shuya smiled, but before she could speak, she heard a commotion outside.
The eldest wife of the Yu family wanted to go out to see what happened.
Yu Shuya waited in the delivery room for a while, but before the eldest wife of the Yu family came back, she saw the maid walking in with Shen Xiu.
"Lie down quickly, don't get up." Shen Xiu walked a few steps to the bed and supported Yu Shuya who was about to sit up.
Yu Shuya smiled and said: "How can I be so delicate?" After a pause, she said, "By the way, where is my mother?"
Shen Xiu carefully considered her words and said: "That Aunt Du was accidentally hit by someone and she is complaining of stomachache. Your mother-in-law is making arrangements to get her a doctor, while your mother is helping to greet the guests. I have nothing to do.
, I came to talk to you."
"Since my mother-in-law is there, I don't have to worry about her." Yu Shuya said: "You and I haven't seen each other for a long time, please stay with me and talk for a while!"
Shen Xiu smiled and said: "I have wanted to see you for a long time. I am just afraid that it will be inconvenient for you."
Yu Shuya said: "It's nothing inconvenient. It's just that I heard that the step-in-law of Qin Zhifu seemed to have offended you and was grounded."
"It seems that you are quite well-informed." Shen Xiudao: "Actually, it's nothing. The old owner of Nishang Embroidery Shop is related to Mrs. Gu. She couldn't stand my behavior, so she targeted me. The prefect knew about this.
Only then will she be punished with a grounding. But this is a small matter."
"You think it's a trivial matter, but I don't." Yu Shuya said: "I have never dealt with this Mrs. Gu, but I heard my mother say that this Mrs. Gu looks gentle, but she is actually not kind. And she is better than the average person.
I can tolerate it. You've made her lose such a big face this time, I'm afraid she won't let it go."
Shen Xiudao: "That's her business. No matter how capable I am, I can't do anything to an official's wife. I can only block it with the help of water and earth."
Yu Shuya said: "I just want you to be careful. But you don't have to worry too much. After the provincial examination, when your prime minister returns from the examination, you will be the candidate's wife. At that time, if Mrs. Gu wants to move you, she will have to think carefully.
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"I heard that your husband-in-law is very likely to pass the exam." Yu Shuya said with a smile: "If this is true, you will be really lucky in the future."
Shen Xiudao: "Master Tao is not bad at all. Maybe this Jieyuan will be his, maybe."
When Yu Shuya heard Shen Xiu mention Tao Siqian, the smile on her face suddenly disappeared, "Ms. Shen, you and I finally get to know each other. There is something I have to tell you in advance."
"whats the matter?"
Yu Shuya said softly: "If your family meets Yuan Yuan in the future, please don't stay in the provincial capital for too long. The sooner you come back, the better. And you should be careful on the way back."
Shen Xiu couldn't help but ask: "Why is this?"
Yu Shuya hesitated for a long time, but still didn't say anything. She just said: "Just remember what I said."
Shen Xiu looked at her unspeakable expression and suddenly thought of a possibility.
Could it be that Tao Siqian would do something detrimental to Wei Yan out of jealousy?