The unspoken meaning was that if Shen Miao made a move, these few maids would not be able to protect her.
Thus these days Shen Miao had been locked up in the Shen family's ancestral hall, chanting and praying daily. Ren Wan Yun hoped to use this to grind down Shen Miao's unruly character and also to prevent any accidents. Today was Old Shen Furen's birthday and if Shen Miao was released, one was afraid that she would say something shocking in public. Thus after discussing with Old Shen Furen, they simply did not allow Shen Miao to appear in front of everyone.
Thinking of Shen Miao, Ren Wan Yun had some headaches. She had been immersed in the mansion for so many years but now she could not even tell what a young lady was thinking in her heart. To say that Shen Miao was an idiot but she quietly schemed against everyone regarding Shen Qing's matter. To say that she was calm but she did not conceal the fact that she was going to escape the marriage. She could only be locked up.
After Chen Rou Qiu finished admiring Ren Wan Yun's wonderful expression, she smiled and said, "Qing-er's health has not recovered and will not come out now. She will come out during Old Furen's birthday ceremony. However Sister Miao has contracted an illness and cannot be exposed to the wind as there is a rash on her face. There are so many young ladies present and one was afraid that this Young Lady would be infected so one let her stay in the room by herself. "
If it was said that Shen Miao had contracted an illness, it would be inevitable that someone would want to investigate and take a look but if it was said that this illness could cause others to contract it, naturally no one would dare to ask about Shen Miao. Especially since the young ladies loved to be beautiful, how would they take such a big risk to look at her.
Jiang Xiao Xuan's mother, Jiang Furen also smiled and her words had a hint of probing, "So it is like this. I thought that the two young ladies were busy embroidering the dowry and were not even willing to see us. Wan Yun must take good care of the young ladies so that in the future when they marry, there would not be any delay. "Finishing speaking, it immediately attracted the echoes of the surrounding Furens.
The marriage between the Wei and Huang family had spread like wildfire in the Ding capital but unfortunately the Shen family had never confirmed it. This made one feel somewhat strange and there were quite a number of people who came to sound it out. As for which young lady would be married to whom, it was still a complete mystery. As a result, Madame Jiang had decided to ask this question. She wanted to see if this rumor of a marriage could really be carried out.
Ren Wan Yun's eyes flashed and naturally knew Jiang Furen's intention. She said with a smile, "What are you saying? Even if one is busy with embroidering the wedding dress, if it is Old Furen's birthday, one will naturally come out to show filial piety. If it was not that the two children are unluckily ill, why would one not come out to see all the Furens?"
His words were full of ambiguity, as if he was admitting to this marriage.
The Furens present were all experienced people in the residence and were able to understand Ren Wan Yun's meaning. In a short moment, words of congratulations were heard. Old Shen Furen caressed Shen Yuan Bo's face with a loving smile, looking like the host and guest were enjoying themselves.
In the garden of Qiushui Garden, there was a group of young girls. They were playing chess on a green stone table, eating snacks, and chatting.
"Speaking of which, Yue 'er," Jiang Xiao Xuan said, "I haven't seen your elder and younger sister until now, could it be that they are really sick?"
"They are really sick." Shen Yue shook her head and there was a trace of worry in her eyes, "Eldest Sister's illness is getting better but Fifth Younger Sister's illness is somewhat serious. The rash on her face even infected the few maids beside her. She hung her head down, "When you all came today, one fear that you did not even see the maids beside them."
"No wonder." Bai Wei was suddenly enlightened, "There are so many people guarding outside the Western courtyard and one did not see anyone coming out. One think that those servants in the courtyard are afraid of coming out and getting infected. Did not Teacher Pei in the academy say that there were places with plague and in order to prevent the plague from wreaking havoc everywhere, those who got sick were isolated? "
"It is precisely this logic." Shen Yue said.
Yi Pei Lan touched her shoulders and shivered, "It is really scary. It better not get infected on us."
"Do not worry." Shen Yue smiled, "As long as one does not go to the Western courtyard, naturally it will be safe. You see, am I not infected?"
"You are really broad-minded to stay together with this kind of Younger Sister." Yi Pei Lan's lips twitched, "Why is this Shen Miao like a jinx, always having such things happen."
On the other side, Feng An Ning's eyes flashed with anger but she suppressed it and scolded softly, "One do not know if this is to make Shen Miao hate others or to make others hate her. Really pretentious."
She was naturally talking about Shen Yue.
Qin Qing who was at the front of Feng An Ning snorted coldly. Her face was still arrogant but the gaze she used to look at Shen Yue was filled with contempt.
Out of the two of them, Feng An Ning's relationship with Shen Miao was not bad so naturally she was excluded by Shen Yue. As for Qin Qing, she was born beautiful and had an arrogant temperament. In Guang Wen Tang, she was considered as Shen Yue's opponent. Today it was Shen Yue who came to greet the various daughters so Qin Qing was naturally ignored. Thus these two people were actually able to sit together due to a freak combination of factors.
"Who knows if she is sick or not." Qin Qing had always looked down on Shen Yue and when these words were heard by Feng An Ning, she immediately said, "So you also think so. Why not let us go and see Shen Miao."
"I do not have any friendship with her. If you want to go, go by yourself." Qin Qing rejected without hesitation and added, "But currently no one is allowed to enter the Western courtyard of the Shen residence as one is afraid of getting a rash. One think that you will not be able to enter."
"How can there be such a thing." Feng An Ning was filled with righteous indignation, "They are all granddaughters of the Shen residence so why can't Shen Miao also participate in Old Shen Furen's birthday celebration? To lock one up in the Western courtyard, is it not any different from being in jail?"
"It is better for you not to bother about other people's matters." Qin Qing glanced at Feng An Ning, "After all it has nothing to do with you and me."
Feng An Ning bit her lips unwillingly but was unable to say anything. She could only stare hatefully at Shen Yue who was surrounded by the crowd and chatting merrily.
But no one saw that in the shade of the trees, a figure flashed and quickly disappeared into the flowers.
The Northwest corner of the Shen residence was a barren courtyard and because the terrain was not good and there were many weeds growing there, it was directly abandoned. Other than the occasional birds that flew by and the wild cats that were resting, usually no one would come over.
Today there were a few people standing under the wall.
The person in the lead had his back facing the garden and one did not know what he was thinking about. Someone behind said, "Master, this subordinate passed by the Eastern courtyard of the Shen residence and heard that there are people guarding the Western courtyard."
Another person however said, "This subordinate had checked and there are only people guarding the Western courtyard and the guards are not here. But outside the Shen residence's ancestral hall, there are many experts guarding. Could it be … "
"A diversion." That person turned his head and revealed a handsome face, "The thing is in the Shen residence's ancestral hall."
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