In the evening, after bathing, Banxia combed Wei Xi's half-dried hair and reported the news in a low voice.
"The old lady is summoning all the girls in batches. I heard that the main courtyard is very busy every day during this period."
"What exactly do you want to do? There should be some information leaked out, right?" Shen Xingwan yawned.
Banxia's hand that was combing her hair paused for a moment, "I heard that the old lady wanted to choose a girl, name her in the name of her dead son, and raise her as her granddaughter."
Therefore, with so many girls from the main family and side branches coming, the garden, which seemed to be filled with flowers, was actually filled with turmoil.
Shen Xingwan's expression, which was originally as lazy as a kitten, suddenly became stern, "What do you mean, my father and the others asked me to come?"
Ban Xia sighed inwardly, she had seen the hard work Shen Xingwan had done for the family over the years.
"Perhaps, I just want to go through the motions and get to know more people." Banxia said with some lack of confidence, "The competition seems to be extremely fierce. Basically, all the girls who come here want to win the favor of the old lady."
Shen Xingwan said nothing, closed his eyes, tapped his fingers on the dressing table, sorting out the information in his mind.
Although the Shen family is the second eldest lady, as the eldest lady, her only son has died long ago. She herself has basically been living outside the city in recent years and has not been involved in worldly affairs.
But this Mrs. Shen herself was born in the Xie family, the first Qingliu family with three first assistants and students all over the world.
What's more important is that she is the aunt of the former crown prince. Even when the emperor mentioned her that day, she was always rewarded and respected very much.
No one is a fool. No matter how low-key this old lady is, no one dares to underestimate the energy behind her and the network of relationships involved.
Shen Xingwan really had a headache, and she really didn't want to get involved.
There is no such thing as a free lunch, and the price of fate's gifts has already been secretly marked.
As much benefit as you can get from becoming the granddaughter of this old lady, you will definitely pay a corresponding price.
Shen Xingwan opened his eyes, "Oh, my dear father surprised me even more."
Although she felt that Shen Tang was a smart man from the first day she entered the Shen family, she did not expect him to be so ambitious.
"Miss…"
Banxia wanted to say something else, but she suddenly remembered Qinghong's voice in the yard.
After a while, there was a knock on the door.
"Enter!"
Qing Hong opened the door softly and came in, saluting Shen Xingwan, "Miss, someone came to the old lady's yard just now."
"What's the matter?" Shen Xingwan asked knowingly.
"The old lady invites the young lady to drink tea in the courtyard tomorrow." Qinghong reported.
"I know." Shen Xingwan said in a calm tone, with no hint of happiness or anger.
Qinghong lowered her head and quickly retreated.
"Miss, you are unhappy." Banxia said firmly.
Shen Xingwan sighed, "The leisurely days are over. The human heart is indeed the most unbelievable thing."
The next day, Shen Xingwan got up very early to freshen up.
Wearing an aqua blue water dance skirt with scattered flowers, it is elegant and light. When walking, the gradually changing corners of the skirt are shining and very moving. She wears a set of silver butterfly hair accessories, and the butterfly's wings tremble gently in the breeze. .
"Let's go have a meal first, miss." Qinghong said respectfully.
Shen Xingwan came to the dining room, and Shen Tang, whose whereabouts had been erratic in the past few days, was actually there.
Looking at Shen Xingwan who was dressed up, she showed admiration and said, "Wanwan has always been outstanding."
"Good morning, father." Shen Xingwan said hello with a smile, without saying much, and ate quietly while being waited on by the maid.
However, Shen Tang felt uneasy inexplicably. He always felt that the whole aura of Shen Xingwan in front of him was different.
For a moment, Shen Tang would feel that the lively and cute little daughter who liked to act coquettishly and tease cats and dogs was just an illusion in his memory.
Shen Xingwan turned a blind eye to his probing gaze and still ate his breakfast gracefully.
He quickly put down his chopsticks and said, "I'm done eating."
Shen Tang also put down his chopsticks, and the maid waiting on the side began to clear the table.
The two of them walked to the side and sat down, and a maid immediately brought them mouthwash tea.
Shen Tang couldn't help but say, "I heard that the old lady summoned you today?"
Shen Xingwan lowered his eyelids and took a sip of tea, "Yes."
"Father, is there anything you want to say to me?" Shen Xingwan suddenly turned his head and looked at Shen Tang, the coldness in his eyes flashing away.
Shen Tang was stunned for a moment, "Don't be nervous, behave well."
Shen Xingwan looked at him innocently, "Is that all?"
Shen Tang nodded, feeling a little uncomfortable.
"Miss, it's time for us to set off." Qinghong came in and saluted.
Shen Xingwan got up without even looking at Shen Tang, and walked slowly out of the old lady's yard with Banxia.
Shen Tang looked at her back walking against the light and felt the chill.
It took a while before he murmured, "Did I do something wrong?"
Although when his third uncle came to him, he clearly told him that this was a good opportunity.
He himself didn't actually have many illusions. They also had the same surname of Shen and their status was too low. He didn't think there was a chance of winning.
He didn't quite understand why Shen Xingwan seemed angry. He knew he was coming to Yangzhou and acted very happy all the time.
The entire Shen Mansion has a typical Jiangnan style, and it is a wealthy clan that has been passed down for generations. It is really a terrace with every step, and a scenery with every ten steps. The unique exquisiteness of Jiangnan reveals a heritage accumulated over the years.
Shen Xingwan was not in the mood to appreciate such a beautiful scenery.
She was thinking about what kind of attitude she should use to face this old lady, and also thinking about whether Shen Tang really had no extra thoughts?
He brought her here but didn't tell her the true purpose of this flower viewing party until the last moment.
"Miss, we'll be there soon." Qinghong reminded in a low voice.
Shen Xingwan recovered his mind, raised his head and looked around, and found that he was already standing in the inner courtyard.
Blue stone slabs, quiet and orderly maids, simple and elegant courtyard.
Shen Xingwan narrowed his eyes and let nature take its course.
No matter whether Shen Tang is ambitious or not, in front of a thousand-year-old fox like the old lady, she clearly knows that it is not the time for her to be clever.
There is a high probability that the old lady will not choose her, as she does not have many advantages over her.
Shen Xingwan followed Qinghong into the courtyard with a calm expression.
A maid with a calm temperament came up to her and glanced at Shen Xingwan without leaving any trace, "Madam is waiting in the pavilion in the backyard."
Then he saluted Shen Xingwan and said, "The weather is nice today. The old lady invites the young lady to go to the backyard to enjoy the flowers."
Shen Xingwan smiled slightly and said, "I'm the one who's causing trouble. Please ask my sister to lead the way."
There was no trace of timidity or fear in his every move.
Sure enough, it would not be easy for the old lady to find the girl she invited.
Qinghong spoke carefully, "Sister Bai He, are we late?"
Bai He smiled slightly, "I came just in time. The old lady only invited Miss Xingwan today."