In the next few days, Shen Xingwan entered a state of being elusive and elusive.
Every time Shen Tang looked at her, he hesitated to speak. Of course Shen Xingwan noticed it.
Shen Tang didn't tell her, so she was too lazy to guess. She didn't have time to act like a caring little cotton-padded jacket recently.
That night, Shen Tang finally seized the opportunity and said, "Dad Wanwan has something to tell you."
Shen Xingwan, who had stood up and was about to go back to his room, sat down again and said, "Dad, please tell me, I'll listen."
Shen Tang looked at her cold eyebrows under the candlelight and said worriedly, "Your third grandfather came that day because the old lady of the eldest family in the Shen family wanted to hold a flower viewing party."
"So?" Shen Xingwan asked calmly.
"He wants you to attend."
Shen Xingwan raised his eyes and asked, "Why does Third Grandpa want me to attend? Don't we have almost no contact with our family and clan?"
This is something that Shen Xingwan has only gradually figured out in the past two years. It turns out that her grandfather is the bastard of a branch of the Shen family.
The ambition is high, but the ability is not worthy of the ambition.
He was separated from his aunt, and he failed the scientific examinations one after another. He became worse and worse, and his whole mentality collapsed.
Later, the family fortune declined, and he had no choice but to move to the countryside. After living in such a miserable life, he was naturally embarrassed to see others, so he simply cut off all contact with the Shen family.
The once glorious Shen family, even though it has declined now, can still be considered a great family with a prosperous descendants. Of course, they can't remember that there is a bastard living in a corner of the countryside.
"Many girls from the clan have been invited to this flower viewing party. It would be good for you to go and get to know more people." Shen Tang explained.
Shen Xingwan remained silent, it was obvious that there must be something hidden behind it, and Shen Tang would not tell her now.
"You don't want to go?" Shen Tang asked.
"Go, it's good to go see the world." Shen Xingwan replied with a smile, "If there is nothing else, I will go back to the room first."
After she was far away, Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled bitterly, having a daughter who was too smart was sometimes annoying.
"You take the time to take Wanwan to make two nice-looking clothes." Shen Tang ordered.
Mrs. Zhang nodded, a little absent-mindedly, "Wanwan is so beautiful and smart, what should I do if I am taken aback?"
Of the two daughters, there was no way one of them would stay with her until the end. Mrs. Zhang felt a little unhappy.
"It's a good thing that she was selected for her means and ability." Shen Tang sighed, "Miss Hou Mansion, who has been carefully cultivated, is wronged to stay in this small courtyard."
Over the years, Shen Tang has certainly noticed Shen Xingwan's intelligence and talent. It would be a good thing for everyone if he could be chosen.
The next day, Mrs. Zhang personally took Shen Xingwan to the best shop in town to make clothes.
"It's just a flower viewing party, does it need to be so grand?" Shen Xingwan was confused.
Although the Shen family has a little money now, this level of consumption is still considered a luxury for their family.
Mrs. Zhang took her hand and said, "This is your first official appearance as a subordinate. Of course you have to dress up nicely."
Shen Xingwan suppressed the doubts in his heart, who doesn't like new clothes?
She was in a good mood and chose two outfits that were both fairy and elegant. Ms. Zhang also wanted to take her to look at the jewelry.
It's a pity that the slightly better-looking ones are so expensive.
In the end, Shen Xingwan didn't choose anything, and said to Mrs. Zhang, "I still have some jewelry brought back from the capital, so I can deal with it."
"When my mother earns more money, she will bring you to buy some good ones." Mrs. Zhang promised readily.
When they got home, both of them carried a lot of things, which was considered a big purchase.
"Ask your father to take you there in person tomorrow. You will be delayed for a day or two on the way," Mrs. Zhang said.
The Shen family mainly lives in Yangzhou, and it takes about two days to get there by waterway and boat.
Shen Xingwan has lived here for five years and has never had the opportunity to go to the real prosperous Yangzhou to see it.
We were going on a long trip the next day, so everyone went to bed early in the evening.
Ban Xia packed Shen Xingwan's luggage in her room, "Miss, how many days will we stay this time?"
"I don't know yet. Please pick out some nicer clothes and bring them with you, and then pick out some more exquisite jewelry." Shen Xingwan ordered.
"How's it going at the old house?"
Banxia answered while folding clothes, "The news coming today shows that Miss Shen Li is completely inactive and will probably not participate in this flower viewing party."
It seems that what Shen Tang said about inviting all the girls in the clan was just an excuse.
She didn't believe that Da Fang would miss this opportunity.
Even the third grandfather, as far as she knew, had never tried to curry favor with him, but he just refused to accept his offer.
Banxia was a little worried, "Miss, is there no danger?"
Shen Xingwan shook his head, "That's not the case, it's just that this flower viewing party has a hidden agenda. It would be good to take the opportunity to go to Yangzhou. Let's take a look at the rest."
It seems that her ideal of just being a salted fish landlord is destined to be unfulfilled.
The old lady who came out to hold the flower viewing banquet this time has a big background. Everyone in the Jiangnan area would give her three points of respect.
Just because of her sensitive identity, she has been living in seclusion these years.
There was a sudden movement this time, and Shen Xingwan had a premonition that it might be a prelude to the coming storm.
"Take all the banknotes you have with you."
If there is a suitable shop or business opportunity this time, of course I should take the opportunity to get it.
She suddenly lost her sense of security towards the Shen family, at least she couldn't trust them wholeheartedly.
With the heroine in the spotlight, it’s hard to say what the future will be like.
Looking at Ban Xia's deft skills, Shen Xingwan said, "I'll take the opportunity to pick two little girls back this time. From now on, you can focus on helping me with my outside affairs."
Upon hearing this, Banxia immediately promised, "Miss, I won't let you down. At least, will the madam be unhappy?"
Except for a mother-in-law who comes to cook every day, the Shen family has never had anyone else in the family, just because Mrs. Zhang said she felt uncomfortable.
In the past, Shen Xingwan was indifferent, and she was not someone who couldn't take care of herself and had to be cared for.
Now, she urgently needs to train her own manpower.
"It's okay. I use my own money to support her and use it myself. It won't bother her." Shen Xingwan said nonchalantly.
Ban Xia stopped talking. As the eldest maid, she could see what Shen Xingwan had done for the family over the years.
I have to say that the Shen family's behavior in some matters, especially Su Jingyi's matter, is somewhat chilling.
Fortunately, Shen Xingwan is still very principled and holds his own things in his own hands.
I'm afraid the other members of the Shen family don't know as well as the eldest maid like her about how much land and shops she owns.
The next day, with Zhang's reluctant eyes, Shen Tang took her to board the ship at the pier and set off for Yangzhou.
Shen Xingwan stood at the bow of the boat, watching Shen Xiaoguo jump up and wave to her.
She curled her lips in a good mood, she was still looking forward to this trip to Yangzhou.
