Probably because of Xie Zhuohua's unexpectedly strong performance, even Mrs. Hou was slapped in the face without hesitation, and the person who was about to make a move suddenly calmed down.
The entire Shen family has returned to its calm appearance on the surface.
Shen Xingwan went to greet Mrs. Shen regularly every day and almost stayed behind closed doors.
Xie Zhuohua is a busy man, wandering around among the ladies at various banquets. Even Fu Jingchao is elusive all day long and doesn't know what he is doing.
"Miss, you don't look well." Qinghong looked at her worriedly, "Are you not used to it? You look very tired."
Shen Xingwan yawned and raised her eyes. In the bronze mirror, she could clearly see that her eyes were blue and swollen.
"Take an egg and apply it to reduce swelling."
Qing Hong gently rolled the shelled eggs around her eyes a few times, and covered them up when applying makeup. Her overall complexion looked a little better.
After breakfast, Shen Xingwan took people to say hello to Mrs. Shen.
As usual, Mrs. Shen kept her down to have a cup of tea and talk for a while.
Over the past few days, Shen Xingwan discovered that Mrs. Shen was actually a very visionary and wise person, and was not a difficult person to get along with.
"The clan has discussed it, and the time for the official adoption into the family tree is set to be mid-July." The old lady said, leaning on the bed.
Shen Xingwan calculated that there was still more than a month left, enough time for many accidents to happen.
All she has to do is survive until July safely.
"I will prepare well." Shen Xingwan said with a hint of meaning.
The old lady nodded, "Mo Chen will be with you then."
Shen Zhou showed a puzzled expression, who is this?
Mrs. Shen glanced at her with a smile, "I forgot to tell you that if everything goes well, theoretically you will have a brother."
Brother? I don’t know if this is good news or bad news. Shen Xingwan had some doubts about these two words and couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.
Perhaps her expression was too obvious, so the old lady couldn't help but say, "Don't you look very happy?"
Bai He had already retreated with the maids very wisely, and personally guarded the door.
"I probably don't have much affinity with my older brother. I don't get along with the two characters." Shen Xingwan said frankly.
She didn't want to fall into the same pit twice. One experience with a white-eyed wolf creature like her brother was enough.
The old lady was amused by her avoidance, "You will know Mo Chen once you have seen him, you will like him."
Shen Xingwan had a headache and thought, this is the best.
"Is this brother also adopted from the clan?" Shen Xingwan asked.
The old lady said calmly, "My son used to be the prince's companion, and the Xie family is a Qingliu family famous all over the world. From the first day I returned to Jiangnan, the family has been trying to adopt a young man.
My name is said to be the inheritance of incense."
What I want more than inheriting the incense is the power behind this title to reach the sky in one step. Girls are good, but if you want to use this power to the extreme and go to court, of course, the man is more popular.
Mrs. Shen has never let go. For more than ten years, she has watched with cold eyes as all kinds of demons, ghosts and snakes fight overtly and covertly.
Shen Xingwan lowered his eyes and asked obediently, "Why this brother?"
Compared with what he got, her granddaughter's position, which she fought for at the cost of several lives, seemed not so impressive.
The old lady gave her an appreciative look, and it turned out that it was easier to talk to a smart person, and she immediately got to the key point.
"Because Mo Chen has a hard life. Both his parents died, and he relied on the clan's charity to survive since he was a child. They have been fighting for these ten years. No matter who comes to power in the end, the final outcome will definitely be that they will not be able to escape the encirclement and suppression." The old lady said in a cold tone.
, "So in the end, everyone took a step back and chose someone who is not only a member of the Shen family but does not belong to any party."
More importantly, they couldn't wait any longer. If they waited and entered the game later, the situation in the capital would be difficult to predict.
"There must be something extraordinary about this brother." Shen Xingwan guessed that if Mrs. Shen could be satisfied, she wouldn't think he would be a fool.
The old lady showed a real smile and said, "Even if my son is alive and I have such a grandson, he will not be better than him."
"Oh?" Shen Xingwan was instantly interested.
"The fourteen-year-old Jieyuan, who is famous in Jiangnan, is not just famous."
Mrs. Shen couldn't hide her pride and said that she was very satisfied with him.
Shen Xingwan said jokingly, "Then I'd like to see if the old lady praises me for being so good."
At least for now, her nominal brother, the young and promising number one scholar in the original novel, is nothing more than that.
"Haha, it doesn't matter if we stay together or not, you are all good children." The old lady added in a good mood.
In the evening, the lively Miss Xie, who probably heard about this from the old lady, said to Shen Xingwan as soon as she entered the door, "Are you interested in Shen Mochen?"
Shen Xingwan said lazily while fanning himself, "I heard that talent and beauty coexist."
The conscientious Qinghong had already told her a lot of gossip about her brother during dinner.
The scandal is as outstanding as the talent, and people talk about it.
Xie Zhuohua looked Shen Xingwan up and down unceremoniously, "In a sense, you are actually quite similar to brother and sister."
Both of them are the type who have a sense of coolness when they are not smiling.
"You are a little fox, and he is a white and black man. Believe me, you two are a perfect match." Xie Zhuohua came to the conclusion straight to the point.
"Then will he like me?" Shen Xingwan said unmoved, "A good brother is a brother who protects his shortcomings and favors me."
Otherwise, if a white-eyed wolf comes, she will really suffer from indigestion.
Xie Zhuohua said evilly, "Actually, if you two don't like each other, it would be quite interesting to pinch each other."
She must occupy the best viewing position. No one can help her and she can watch the show with peace of mind.
Shen Xingwan gave Xie Zhuohua a roll of his eyes, "You think so."
Xie Zhuohua lowered his head and calculated that tomorrow happened to be the day of holiday for Shen Mochen College.
"Let's see. I happen to have nothing to do tomorrow. Let's go pick him up. There is a delicious restaurant at the foot of Baijuan Academy. Let's go and try it."
"That's it!"
Xie Zhuohua made the decision happily alone, and Shen Xingwan did not object.
She really fell in love with Xie Zhuohua, and it can be said that the two of them met too late.
After getting acquainted, I found that neither of them were "settled" people at heart. On the surface, Xie Zhuohua was a model of aristocratic ladies, but on the inside, she was free and easy-going and fun-loving.
"Call me early tomorrow." Shen Xingwan ordered.
She is looking forward to tomorrow's trip to Baijue Academy. If she remembers correctly, Shen Yu is also studying here. Speaking of it, her former brother and future brother are from the same school.
