The boat arrived quickly and arrived at the academy. Shen Xingwan looked around and saw that the usually quiet academy was particularly lively today.
Shen Guijiu narrowed his eyes, waved his fan and said, "It seems that there are many people who want to see the splendor of the Four Wonders of the South of the Yangtze River just like me."
Shen Xingwan could not deny it. According to the information given by Fu Jingchao, after Zhou Meidai came to Jiangnan, she lived in seclusion and rarely appeared outside.
After finally getting out today, people from all sides took action upon hearing the news.
Shen Xingwan took Dongqing and walked straight to the yard where Liu Fengxu lived, while Shen Guijiu walked beside her slowly.
"Seventh Young Master, didn't you say you were here to visit a friend?"
Shen Guijiu nodded.
"Then why are you following me now?"
"I can follow you to see Mr. Liu first, and then visit your friends again." Shen Guijiu said matter-of-factly.
"No need." Shen Xingwan decisively refused, "It's not very convenient."
She doesn't care what Shen Guijiu's plans are, don't try to trick her or take advantage of her.
Shen Guijiu wanted to say something else, but when he met Shen Xingwan's slightly cold eyes, he finally took a step back and said, "Sister, be careful all the way, so I won't go with you."
Shen Xingwan quietly led Dongqing along the path to Liu Fengxu's yard. From a distance, he could see people coming and going at the entrance of the yard.
As he got closer, he realized that they all came to visit them under various excuses. At a glance, Shen Xingwan saw that there were girls from the college and some unfamiliar faces from outside.
Peilan, the maid who took care of Liu Fengxu's daily life, patiently explained to everyone over and over again that Mr. Liu had distinguished guests today and would not see any outsiders.
Shen Zhou hesitated for a moment and walked up, "Pellan."
Peilan's eyes lit up immediately when he saw her, "The girl is here, sir, I just talked about you yesterday."
"Sir, is she okay during this time?" Shen Xingwan asked with a smile.
"It's pretty good." Peilan said with a smile, "The sun is shining brightly outside. Girl, come in quickly."
Shen Xingwan and Dongqing entered the door in front of everyone's confused and angry eyes.
Someone said in dissatisfaction, "Didn't you say you can't see outsiders? Why can she go in?"
Peilan smiled mischievously, "Our girl is not an outsider."
Shen Xingwan followed the lively Peilan inside. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard the sound of an argument.
"Meidai, if you don't want your life, you shouldn't get involved, let alone go back to Jiangnan."
"I may not be able to survive if I don't come back."
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Peilan stood there a little at a loss. Shen Xingwan pulled her and quietly stepped aside without listening.
"I'm scared to death. If my husband finds out that I brought people in without informing me, he will definitely accuse me." Peilan patted his chest and said with lingering fear.
After a while, Peilan went in first to report, then came out and waved to Shen Xingwan.
Shen Xingwan then walked in again, and Liu Fengxu, dressed in plain clothes, was sitting in the middle of the study.
"How are you doing, sir?" Shen Xingwan greeted with a salute.
"Why are you here suddenly?" Liu Fengxu said slightly tiredly.
Shen Xingwan handed over the chess record, "I recently obtained the unique copy, but I don't understand some parts of it, so I came here to ask sir for advice."
Liu Fengxu took it and flipped through a few pages, and was instantly interested, "It is indeed a rare and unique copy."
A lazy voice sounded next to him, "You must be Shen Xingwan!"
Shen Xingwan took the opportunity to look over and saw a woman with black hair, fair skin, and beautiful eyebrows, leaning on the chair with an elegant posture.
This is Zhou Meidai, who was once stunningly beautiful in Jiangnan. Different from the gentle and watery beauty of Jiangnan women, her beauty is very impactful!
Shen Xingwan nodded, "Hello, senior sister."
Zhou Meidai raised her eyebrows, "Do you know me?"
"Thanks to Senior Sister, the academy is so lively today."
Zhou Meidai immediately smiled, "Junior sister is really good at talking."
Liu Fengxu stood up and said, "I'm staying here for lunch today."
Shen Xingwan took a can of peach blossom wine from Dongqing's hand, "I brought my husband's favorite wine. He needs to drink two more glasses today."
The two lovers gathered together, Liu Fengxu chose the place for lunch under the pear tree in the yard, and arranged it himself.
Zhou Meidai looked at her with a half-smile but not a smile, "Junior sister is very good at pleasing the husband. He will laugh as soon as you come here."
Shen Xingwan smiled brightly at Zhou Meidai, "I also want to please senior sister, but I don't know if senior sister will give me this chance."
Zhou Meidai looked at the seemingly gentle and sweet girl in front of her, stretched out her hand and pinched Shen Xingwan's cheek, "Looking at junior sister's behavior, after all, it's hard for me to please you, senior sister."
Dongqing and Peilan quickly brought food from the academy kitchen, and Shen Xingwan poured wine for them personally.
Zhou Meidai took a sip and felt a little confused, "I remembered the days I spent in the academy, folding plums and sweeping snow in winter, picking flowers to make wine in summer, and talking with my sisters by candlelight on autumn nights. Those were almost the happiest times in my life!"
Zhou Meidai, who soon drank too much and became drunk, recalled the past, her eyes were shining, and her whole person seemed to be in high spirits.
Shen Xingwan just listened quietly. Talking too much at this time would be an intrusion.
Liu Fengxu looked at Zhou Meidai, who was lying on the table in a daze, with distress flashing in his eyes, "Xingwan, are you really here just for the chess records today?"
Shen Xingwan chose silence. From the moment she stepped into the academy and saw so many people coming for Zhou Meidai, she knew she had chosen the wrong time.
Fu Jingchao clearly said that this was confidential information. No one knew that Zhou Meidai would come to visit today, so that her appearance would appear unintentional.
Unfortunately, the news was apparently leaked overnight, so her appearance was hard not to be suspected.
Shen Xingwan still chose to walk in and give it a try. The dragon boat race was just three days away, and there was no extra time or opportunity for her.
Liu Fengxu was such a smart person. He understood it instantly and said with a wry smile, "Fortunately, at least you didn't lie to me."
Shen Xingwan's eyes flashed slightly, "We are already in the middle of the situation and can only move forward."
Liu Fengxu waved to Peilan to help the drunk Zhou Meidai to the guest room to rest.
He said with a sigh, "You are very similar to your senior sister back then. You are both smart and transparent, soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and you are also unable to escape from the prosperous world of mortals."
Liu Xufeng just sighed and didn't ask why Shen Xingwan came, nor did she persuade or rebuke.
The palms and backs of her hands are full of flesh, and they are the type who will never look back once they make a decision, so they don't help either side without asking. This is her gentleness and love for them as a husband.
Zhou Meidai woke up and walked out of the room. It was the moment when the sun was setting in the west, and Shen Xingwan was burning incense and playing the piano in the twilight.
Zhou Meidai's chaotic heart suddenly calmed down.
She walked to the yard, looked into the distance and whispered softly, "No matter why Junior Sister came here today, I would like to thank Junior Sister for the piano and wine today."
Shen Xingwan sat under the tree and looked up at her face in the twilight. If you look closely, there are already eye lines in the corners of her eyes, but they have not damaged her beauty at all. Time has never failed to defeat a beauty.
Zhou Meidai looked back at her, "What does junior sister want from me? Maybe I'd like to think about it."
