Chapter 221: Unexpected news, heading to Taihu Lake
The fun day passed quickly, and when Shen Tang and his wife returned home, Liu Xiangling and Tang Wan had also returned. They were obviously very happy, and the two girls and the two maids had bought a lot of odds and ends. However, the guards who were following them reported to Yexiao in a low voice that when they were visiting the temple fair, some thugs wanted to harass Liu Xiangling and Tang Wan, but they were cruel and gave those guys a big blow. Lessons.
Shen Tang didn't care about this, they were just some rogues, so what if they were really injured?
In the next two days, Shen Tang continued to accompany Liu Xiangling to have fun in the bustling markets and temple fairs. Starting from the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Tang began to visit the big bosses who had handed over the posts one by one. Shi Hao and others naturally welcomed Shen Tang very much, and told Shen Tang about the new situation in the court.
After going around in circles for four or five days, the process of New Year greetings was finally completed! And Shen Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief and could have a few days of leisure.
However, just after a day of leisure, a piece of news came, which broke Shen Tang's plan to rest. The news came from Fu Fu, well...it was Fu Fu, the eldest young master of the Shao family! In other words, Fu Fu is now Shen Tang admired him very much.
Not long ago, Mr. Shao invited a general who had actually fought on the battlefield to give Youfu some advice. And this general was actually a general under General Li Xianzhong! This general told Youfu about a incident in the North. At the end of the battle, Youfu was shocked to discover that the protagonist with unparalleled resourcefulness was actually his cheap brother-in-law Shen Tang!
Listening to the general in front of him talking about the bloody battle with the Lingbi, the two battles at Woniu Mountain, and other battles, Fu Fu just discovered that the boy who looked 'mere' actually had such great abilities. Naturally, he was interested in Shen Tang. Extremely respectful thoughts.
"Greetings to my uncle, hello to the eldest lady..." Such strange titles naturally only come from servants of the Shao family.
"I'm here to bring you a letter as ordered by the eldest young master!" After saying that, he took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Shen Tang.
"Young Master Youfu?" Shen Tang and Liu Xiangling were a little stunned. If Shao Muyu was sending the message, it would be normal, but then what would happen to Youfu?
Shen Tang opened the letter and was a little stunned after reading it. According to what was said in the letter, the day after tomorrow was the fiftieth birthday of Mr. Shao, the birthday of Shao Caishen. Naturally, there were many high-ranking officials and wealthy people gathered there. However, According to the information that you have received, many of these people are sending out young masters in their families. And their purpose is naturally self-evident, it is for the pearl of the Shao family.
Not to mention Shao Muyu's appearance, her ability and the wealth she represents are enough to be coveted. If she can be married into the family, it will definitely be a big help! In the past, Mr. Shao's birthday was not a big deal. They don't have much chance, and this year's fiftieth birthday is the most appropriate time.
"Husband, this matter requires you to go as soon as possible! Although sister Mu Yu's heart belongs to her husband, you still have to consider this kind of thing for sister Mu Yu's sake." Liu Xiangling said slowly.
Shen Tang nodded, "Yes! In that case, I will go to Taihu Lake tomorrow!"
Early on the next morning, Shen Tang said goodbye to Liu Xiangling, took only two followers with him, and quickly followed the messenger towards Taihu Lake.
When they arrived at Fucheng, Shen Tang gave instructions to his two subordinates, and then went alone with the messenger. When the two arrived at Taihu Lake, the sky had already darkened, but the Shao family above Taihu Lake was illuminated by flaming red lanterns. Everything is covered, like a pearl on Taihu Lake.
"Brother, you are like this..."
After informing the person who delivered the letter, the two of them entered Shao's house one after another...
Yingxue Tower! It is the Xiu Tower where Shao Muyu lives in his home in winter. The small house is not big, but there are cold plum trees standing and dots of plum blossoms blooming, exuding a delicate fragrance in this small courtyard.
The wooden two-story building is brightly lit, but it is extremely quiet. In the second-floor boudoir of the building, Shao Muyu is leaning on the bed wearing a light gauze, dragging a book in his hand, but his eyes are a little... Wushen, the pages of the book in his hand have not been turned for a long time.
"Miss, do you miss my uncle again?" The little girl on the side blinked and asked.
The light in his eyes gathered, and a smile appeared on Shao Muyu's face.
"The Shangyuan Festival is only four days away!" Shao Muyu said softly. When we said goodbye to Taihu Lake, we agreed to enjoy the Lantern Festival in Lin'an during the Shangyuan Festival!
"Miss, tomorrow is the master's birthday. It is said that many young talents have arrived in Fucheng and will come to pay homage to the master tomorrow!" the little girl said again.
Shao Muyu nodded slightly. She already knew about this matter, and she also knew exactly what these people were thinking. However, she already had her own heart, and these people had wasted a lot of their thoughts!
"It's a pity that I don't know the date of my birthday. Otherwise, I might come to pay my respects!"
Shao Muyu's eyes showed a look of longing, but he said slowly: "Dad has some objections to Shen Lang, so it's better not to come for the time being!"
"Bang, bang, bang..."
"Miss, I am Hongyu!"
The master and the servant were slightly stunned. This ruby was the eldest young master's blessed maid. Why did she come here at night?
The little girl opened the door and saw Hongyu handing over something like a scroll, "Sister Yun'er, this is what the young master sent to the young lady."
"What is it?"
"I don't know, I just said that the eldest lady will have to see it in person..."
Hongyu bowed and left. Shao Muyu took a curious look, and then said to Yun'er: "Yun'er, open it and see what it is. Isn't it brother who is doing something weird again?"
Yun'er nodded, and then slowly unfolded the scroll!
"ah!"
Yun'er's eyes widened, her pretty face full of surprise!
Mu Yu shook her head helplessly. This elder brother was really shameless. He didn't know what he was up to.
While thinking about it, Shao Muyu stood up and looked at the scroll in Yun'er's hand. At this sight, his whole body froze! On it, there was indeed a picture scroll, and the room in the picture scroll was exactly the same. It is the residence of Shanyin Baijinlou. Who is the girl in the painting if not me?
"Miss, this is you!" the little girl shouted in surprise.
"Young master, I don't know where you got this picture scroll from!"
Walking forward, Shao Muyu stared at the scroll for a moment, and then lifted up this layer. In the second picture, he was also on the scroll, but it turned into a barren mountain. , a simple thatched hut was built under the tree, and two figures were faintly visible inside the thatched hut.