Chapter 86 Each Has Their Own Way

  Good things come to those who wait

  The madam seemed to see through her emotions, and smiled lightly: "Although the young master is not very capable, the young master's wife is very capable. The Jī Mín Táng in Kyoto was set up by the young master's wife herself."

  Shen Muqing could no longer suppress the astonishment in her heart and let out a soft "ah".

  Her cry of surprise, neither loud nor soft, immediately drew everyone's attention in the courtyard.

  Liang Jimin was just holding Kang Ge on his shoulder, opening up Kang Ge's small arm to make a bird fly, and when he heard the sound, he also stopped and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

  She forced a smile and said: "Nothing's wrong, nothing's wrong. I was just talking to Liu Niang!"

  Liang Jimin looked around a few more times, and Kang Ge, who was sitting on his shoulder, became impatient: "Hurry up and fly, Third Uncle, hurry up and fly!"

  Several little ones next to him shouted: "I want to fly too, Third Uncle, I also want to fly!"

  Liang Jimin went off with the children, playing together.

  Everyone's attention was also drawn away by Dà Rén Zǐ.

  Liu Niang smiled faintly and said in a low voice, "At this time every year, the young mistress will take out the profits from the shop to fill up the public funds. The young mistress is discussing this matter with Madame Tai."

  Shen Muqing's face was like being drenched with a basin of ice water. He forced a smile and responded with a "yes". After speaking, he thought that Liu Niangniang was Wang Wenxuan's biological mother-in-law, and wondered if his expression would be too cold. So he added: "The young lady is really capable!"

  Liu Yiniang nodded slightly and smiled as if hinting at something: "However, it's the young master's business. Our whole family is very grateful to you!"

  Shen Mu looked at Liu Niang with a calm and solemn expression.

  Isn't it that Madam doesn't know...or rather, is it just that Madam doesn't know?

  She gazed at Liu Niang with a foxy look. But Liu Niang didn't even glance at Shen Muqing, only staring at Liang Jimin who was laughing happily with the children in the courtyard.

  "There's nothing that can be hidden from the old lady in this house!" Liu Yiniang gazed at her grandchildren, who were making a joyful racket, and revealed a delighted smile. "The most important thing is to know how to behave oneself."

  Shen Muqing's face immediately turned bright red.

  She was furious.

  What does "Liu Ayi" mean?

  Why should I be obedient and well-behaved? You are just a concubine, of course you need to be obedient and well-behaved. As the legitimate wife, why do I need to be obedient and well-behaved?

  In an instant, she thought of Feng Wanqing again.

  Or is this sentence telling oneself that even if Liang Jimin liked Feng Wanqing, he still married Shen's daughter?

  Shen Mu Qing couldn't help but sneer coldly.

  Or was Liu Niangniang telling herself that if she wanted to try her luck with Wang Wen, she had to pay more than he did?

  It turns out that everything in Liang's family has a price tag on it.

  Wang Wenxiang wanted to be a virtuous and gentle lady who managed the household, so she had to think of ways to support this family.

  If you want to get recognition from the Liang family, then you must think of a way to prove that you have the ability to do something for the Liang family.

  A thought flashed through her mind, but deep down she was more disappointed.

  This time, Shen risked his own life and future to help Liang Yuan, earning a single word of "gratitude" from the Liang family. How much more will it cost for the Liang family's "respect"?

  If they were a loving couple, it would be fine. But she and Liang Jimin are a mismatched pair who can't even be considered husband and wife. Is it worth letting her natal family make such sacrifices? And even if they did, would Liang Jimin appreciate the sentiment?

  Shen Muqing was very confused, staring blankly at Liang Jimin who was playing with the children in the courtyard.

  "Third Uncle and Third Brother and Sister, Grandma is asking you all to go inside and talk."

  Wang Wen's calm and gentle voice suddenly rang out, startling Shen Mu Qing, who quickly composed herself and turned around to face Wang Wen, bowing slightly and saying "Elder Sister".

  Liáng Jìmǐn then handed the child over to his mother and the maid, and smiled at Wáng Wēnxiǎo, saying: "Thanks for your trouble in coming to inform me."

  Wang Wen Shen Mu Qing returned the courtesy and said to Liang Ji Min, "We are family brothers, why be so polite. You all go in quickly! Don't let grandma wait anxiously."

  Liang Jimin hastily nodded and Shen Muqing calmly walked into the house, one after another.

  Madam was leaning against a pink satin pillow, with a hint of fatigue between her eyebrows. Seeing the two enter the room, she perked up and sat up straight.

  Is it the family's modest economic situation that worries her? Or is it Liang Yuan's uncertain future that makes her uneasy?

  Shen Muqing made a courtesy to Madame Tao while thinking with a hint of sarcasm.

  Madam Tai had Ziying serve the two of them some small dishes, then asked about Li's health, and didn't mention a word about Shen Muqing staying at the Shen house for several days. Then she dismissed Shen Muqing and kept Liang Jìmǐn to ask him questions.

  Shen Mu quietly and calmly walked out of the door.

  The children and Wang Wen were nowhere to be seen in the courtyard, only the orioles, magpies and crows under the eaves chirping softly.

  She asked the little maid standing in front of the door curtain: "Where is Liu Niang?"

  The little maid smiled and said: "Tell Third Master that Madame wants him to stay for dinner, she's going to the kitchen to give some instructions."

  Shen Mu nodded slightly and inexplicably went to Xiangyun Temple.

  Jiang Shuangrui saw Shen Muqing with some surprise, but she quickly revealed a smile to cover up her surprised expression and warmly pulled Shen Muqing onto the kang to sit.

  Shen Muqing saw that there was still an unfinished little garment in the small wicker basket on the kang table, and she couldn't help but pick it up to examine it.

  Jiang Shuangrui smiled somewhat awkwardly: "I'm not good at needlework - this is all just something I did when I had nothing better to do." After speaking, he took the tea that Yanhong brought over and handed it to Shen Muqing.

  Shen Mu Qing looked at the needlework that wasn't quite even and knew that Jiang Shuang Rui wasn't being modest. After pressing the tea that Jiang Shuang Rui had handed over, she smiled and said: "This is a mother's heart's desire!"

  Jiang Shuangrui nodded, letting Yan Hong put away the rattan mat, and then had a small maid in the house bring over a silver-gray fur-lined cloak to drape over Shen Muqing's body, and had someone move the zither over.

  Shen Muqing was very puzzled by her actions.

  Jiang Shuangrui stood up and sat in front of the banana leaf-shaped piano that Yan Hong had moved over, trying out the strings, and smiled: "I like it better this way"

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