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  Chapter 123: Li's Reminder (Pink Ticket 360 Additional Chapter)

  "Auntie handled it perfectly!" Ouyang praised her, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Auntie, I have an idea, I don't know if I should say it or not..."

  As long as she can rescue Shen Zhen, Shen Muqing is willing to try anything.

  "Sir is a close friend of my father's, just like an uncle. If there's anything he needs, he can just give orders directly!"

  Mr. Ouyang's eyes flashed with a hint of comfort, and after a pause, he said, "We still have another way - to ask Zhang Ran for help!"

  "Are you looking for Zhang Ran?" Shen Mu Qing was taken aback, "What are you looking for him for?"

  "Let Master Gū go and beg!" Mr. ōuyáng said with a sigh, "The mansion is too small, only Master Gū can go out and beg Zhang Ránzhī. At that time, kneel down and cry bitterly, begging until he is ashamed to refuse. Moreover, it must be explained that: firstly, the old master is getting older, after experiencing this prison disaster, his body is not as good as before, and he will voluntarily retire; secondly, the old master is now in hiding, only those righteous and just scholars can make people believe, if he is unwilling to come out, then we can only go beg Yáng Gélǎo who was born in Zhèjiāng like him..."

  Let Liang Jitian go and beg? And also die begging. Rely on whom to beg? Also want to convey these two meanings to Liang Jitian?

  Firstly, can he do it? Secondly, can he pull it off? Is this a thick-skinned move? And thirdly, can he keep quiet in front of the Liang family before Shen Zhen is released from prison?

  Shen Muqing didn't have a clue either.

  "Is the old lady afraid of damaging her husband's reputation?" Mr. Ouyang looked at Shen Muqing, who was shocked and didn't know what to say, and smiled, "It's not like we're in a public court, we can just ignore it when the time comes!"

  "It's not that I'm afraid of Master Li's reputation being tarnished!" Some things can't be said in front of Mrs. Li, but for someone as clever as Mr. Ouyang, not saying it would be a mistake. "I'm afraid Liang Qiming won't want to bear the brunt of this bad name. But no matter what, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, I'll go and plead with him. If we don't try, how will we know if it works or not?"

  Mr. Ouyang stared at Shen Muqing in shock.

  Shen Mu Qing nodded lightly.

  "Mr. Ouyang, Mian Zhuangyuan requests an audience!"

  Both were taken aback.

  Mr. Ouyang had already lost his voice and said: "Please come in quickly!" While speaking, he also went out to welcome him.

  Soon, Mr. Ouyang accompanied Mr. Min into the flower hall, and behind them followed Xiao Sa, who was full of wine smell.

  Seeing Shen Muqing, Mr. Min was slightly surprised, but Xiao Sa's expression remained unchanged.

  Mr. Ouyang explained: "Auntie is discussing Master's affairs with me!"

  Mr. Min let out an "oh" and looked relieved.

  Shen Muqing bowed towards Mr. Min and Xiao Xiao.

  The two returned the courtesy and everyone sat down as host and guest.

  "For the past two days, I was sent to the Hanlin Academy by His Majesty, saying that I would help with the revision of the local gazetteer of the previous dynasty. However, it's impossible to see His Majesty. Mr. Min said straightforwardly, "But there is some gain from Xiao Sa's side." As he spoke, he took out a rolled-up paper strip from his sleeve and handed it to Mr. Ouyang."

  Mr. Ouyang opened it and took a look, then frowned and handed the note to Shen Muqing.

  Shen Mu Qing opened it and saw four words written on the paper: Straight to Tian Ting!

  "There is no mention of his illness on the note, it just asks us to find a way to inform the Emperor about the situation at his family's home." Xiao Sa said with a serious expression.

  Everyone in the room nodded slightly.

  Mr. Ouyang's gaze fell on Shen Muqing.

  Shen Mu Qing thought for a moment, then stood up and said in a tone that brooked no argument: "I know. I'll go ask Master about this."

  Mr. Min nodded.

  Xiao Xiao gently lowered her eyelids.

  Li lay lazily on the couch and asked Chengxiang vaguely: "What did the young lady do this afternoon?"

  The wonderful feeling of the hibiscus ointment still lingered on her body.

  "Tangerine suddenly laughed and said: 'I just went out for a walk!'"

  Li nodded vaguely and said, "But I haven't seen Mr. Ouyang anywhere?"

  "Ah!" Xiang Qiang laughed loudly, "Mr. Ouyang? I was in the inner courtyard and didn't notice!"

  "Then go ask and see what Mr. Ouyang went to do just now?"

  Tangerine fragrance disappeared with a whisper.

  Li's eyes remained dull and lifeless, her expression frozen in a stiff smile, like a wooden puppet with its soul gone...

  At dusk, Liang's family came to pick up Shen Muqing, and Mrs. Li personally saw her daughter off at the door.

  Back at the Liang's house, Shen Muqing's first task was to send someone to Chen Yazi's estate to bring back Liang Jieming.

  Zhou Bai Mu went twice before he could bring Liang Ji Min back.

  There was a hint of complacency in his eyes as he said, "What brings you to find me?"

  Shen Mu Qing smiled and said: "How is Mr. Chen's estate renovation going?"

  "...I replaced the door with a wooden gate and built a small spring according to the mountain terrain..."

  Shen Mu Qing endured his temper and listened to him talk about the gains of this period, finally saying: "Looking at Master's appearance, he seems to like this manor very much!"

  Liang Jiemin immediately sat down opposite her, smiling: "But it cost six hundred taels of silver. Wife, I'll tell my grandmother, and when the time comes, we can also build a villa like this! When the time comes, we can live in the villa for a few days... Invite friends to stay and compose poetry together... This way, you and Yu Hui can be less restrained, and my cousin can freely make poetry with my friends without worrying about the elders' criticism..."

  Shen Mu Qing smiled and nodded: "Let's wait until Master comes out! At this time, who still has the heart to build a villa?"

  Liáng Jìmǐn let out a disappointed "oh".

  "That's right!" Shen Muqing smiled and said, "Mr. Ouyang is back, saying he has something to discuss with you!"

  "Has Mr. Ouyang returned?" Liang Jimei frowned, "What's the point of talking to someone like him? Where was he when something happened to the Shen family? Now that the lady has come out, he's here to curry favor... I think we should warn the lady on our side to be careful not to be deceived by this person!"

  I didn't expect Liang Jimin to have such an opinion about Mr. Ouyang!

  He came back, what else could he do besides going to jail? If he didn't come back, he could still contact some of Shen Zhen's friends outside and try to find a way to get Shen Zhen out of prison... Shen Muqing was too lazy to talk to him more.

  Let Mr. Ouyang and him go explain it!

  "If you're worried, why don't Master also go?"

  Liang Jimin thought for a moment and said: "Alright! I should also go visit my mother-in-law!"

  "It's true!" Shen Muqing muttered in a low voice, "If the old master could come out earlier, it would be better... In the cold winter, it's not easy to invite people to the manor, and the construction progress is slow... Moreover, I've handed over all the silver in my hand to my mother. If she agrees, that's fine. If she doesn't agree, I'm afraid we'll have to think of a way to ask Madame for some..."

  Liang Jimin nodded in agreement.

  It was unclear whether it was Mr. Ouyang's eloquence or Shen Muqing's murmurs that had an effect, but Liang Jimin agreed to go and ask Zhang Ge for help.

  Shen Muqing was very grateful.

  If the old master can come out, she will really build a villa for Liang Jimin.

  Who knows, Liang Jìmǐn has left, but Mr. Ouyang's words have not been heard at all. In just a few words, he actually clashed with Zhang Ge Lao and was directly kicked out of the door. He did not reflect on his own methods and ways being problematic, but instead wrote a poem and posted it in front of Zhang Ge Lao's house, satirizing Zhang Ge Lao for flattering those above him.

  Li listened and let out a long sigh, saying to her daughter who had been called back home: "Ji Min, it's the temperament of a scholar, don't blame him. He was able to put aside his pride to ask Zhang Ge Lao for help, which is already commendable."

  His own worries have indeed become a reality!

  Shen Muqing disagreed with Li's words, but for her mother's sake, she softly replied "yes".

  Li smiled and patted her daughter's hand, saying: "Do you know why I chose Ji Min as my son-in-law back then?"

  "Of course it's because he has a gentle temper, extensive knowledge, and is filial and considerate..." Shen Muqing repeated the words that Li often muttered in her ear.

  Mr. Li smiled and shook his head: "These are not the main points!"

  Shen Mu Qing gazed at Li Shi.

  Li's smile gradually faded, and his eyebrows had a few points of sharpness: "A gentle temper, filial piety, and considerate, in short, is just a weak character, timid and afraid of trouble. Such a man may not have much achievement in his career, but he is someone who can be controlled by women with some heart..."

  Shen Mu Qing was speechless with anger.

  Li looked at her and continued: "With extensive knowledge, it's good that there is still a strong suit... Mu Qing, you once told me that you wanted to find someone who would treat you well with all their heart," she said with tears in her eyes. "I couldn't find one, so I had to find one that you could control and live with, which is better than being controlled by others."

  "Madam..." Shen Muqing had just opened her mouth when Li Shi waved her hand at her.

  Her expression turned solemn: "Mu Qing, don't say anything. I understand. Xiao Sa is that kind of person - handsome and elegant, with a good command of both literary and military arts, humorous in speech, considerate and meticulous... If I had met him when I was younger, I would have also been irresistibly drawn to him..."

  Stunned and amazed, with eyes wide open and mouth agape.

  "But have you ever thought, Mu Qing, that a man with such ambition would be content to live a quiet life with a woman?"

  Shen Muqing felt embarrassed under Li's sharp gaze.

  "Madam, I didn't..."

  "You don't," Li interrupted her again, "I believe, but what about Xiao Sa? Does he?"

  His calm and serene face had a thin layer of sweat on his temples.

  Yes! Has Xiao Xiao been here?

  She thought of the Taohu stone corridor in Shen's garden, where Xiao Yang's eyes were like a gentle breeze; she thought of his inexplicable anger; she thought of everything he had done for the Shen family without seeking anything in return...

  Shen Mu's face was burning with a scorching heat.

  He is still a child, but he himself is an old-timer... Is it that in her subconscious mind, she has been enjoying Xiao Xiao's devotion and chose to ignore the gap between them?

  "Mu Qing, even if you leave the Liang family's door, you are still someone who has been a daughter-in-law of the Liang family. And he is still just a young man. Have you thought about how the Xiao family will react? What will people say about him? How will his colleagues look at him? If one day, because of you, his career path is hindered, what should he do? And what should you do? Mu Qing, sometimes we are willing to endure loneliness, but we cannot lose our dignity and become a laughing stock!"

  (Cunning Li... will strangle you all in your budding state... hehe...)

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