When Chun Tao saw Shen Miao, she quickly went closer to the carriage and said something to the people inside. Following that, she saw the curtain of the carriage being pulled open.
Inside was Shen Yue, Shen Qing, Ren Wan Yun and Chen Rou Qiu. When the four of them saw Shen Miao's appearance, they could not help but be startled. Chen Rou Qiu's eyes flashed but Ren Wan Yun frowned, "Little Five, why are you dressed so plainly?"
"That's right." Shen Qing could not wait to speak, "It looks really ugly and it is better to wear something bright. There is a bright yellow new dress in my room. Chun Tao, bring Fifth Younger Sister to change out of that dress and jewellery. Why is she not wearing anything? If one did not know, one would think that the General residence treated you unfairly. "
She secretly suppressed the jealousy in her heart.
In fact Shen Qing was considered a delicate and pretty beauty and in addition to her straightforward and generous life outside, she looked like a well-behaved noble young lady. But there was one thing that she cared about the most, which was that her complexion was not very fair and was more of a wheat colour. Which female did not wish for their skin to be as fair as snow? She did not dare to say anything about Shen Yue's fair skin but Shen Miao's skin was fair and today she was wearing a lotus green dress which made her skin look even more like snow. As a result of this, among the three daughters of the Shen residence, her complexion was the dullest and naturally she was unhappy.
Shen Yue carefully sized up Shen Miao and saw that her hair was combed into a small and exquisite bun and when matched with the lotus green dress, she looked very dignified. Today she did not wear those gold and silver jewellery and even though it was plain, there was a natural and noble feeling. She smiled gently, "Fifth Younger Sister, not to mention the clothes, jewellery must be worn. After all it is the face of our residence and if ZuMu sees you dressed like this, she will not be happy. Moreover, why did you comb your hair like this? You are still young and the previous double ringed bun was already very good. "
Gu Yu was so angry that her face was somewhat pale but as a servant, she could not contradict her Mistress. She could only gnash her teeth in hatred. This Second and Third household of the Shen residence all had ulterior motives and did not hesitate to harm their own niece. They could not wait for Shen Miao to dress up as rustic as possible.
Shen Miao sneered in her heart. Shen Yue even brought out Old Shen Furen and knew that she was most afraid of Old Furen's prestige. As for combing her hair, Shen Yue was only one year older than her, so how could she be considered young. She combed her hair into a flying fairy bun, and her pink gauze dress was as light as a fairy. She wanted to be a peerless and talented woman, so why did she have to be a foil?
After they finished, they saw that Shen Miao did not say a word and only smiled at them, not knowing what she was thinking. Finally, Chen Qing felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze and scolded the maid standing beside the carriage, "Chun Tao, why are you still in a daze? Aren't you going to help Fifth Sister change her clothes? "
"No need." Shen Miao interrupted her words and put on a sad expression, "There is a reason for dressing up like this today. I like the jewelry that Second Aunt gave me very much. It's not that I didn't wear it on purpose. "
The few of them looked at each other and did not know what Shen Miao meant. Gu Yu and Jing Zhe also looked at each other before looking at Shen Miao with some confusion.
"Father is now far away in the northwest, leading the soldiers in a bloody battle. The Xiong Nu have not retreated and the soldiers are clad in cold iron clothes. I am in the capital but am wearing luxurious clothes and eating jade food, leisurely enjoying the flowers and reciting poems. It is really shameful. " Shen Miao lowered her head slightly and her voice became softer, "Last night there was a Bodhisattva who entered my dreams and wanted me to pray devoutly. Thus I made up my mind to wear plain clothes and light colours. Before Father's triumphant return, I will not wear bright clothes or wear jewellery. "
No one expected that Shen Miao would suddenly say such words. Normally she would not be able to speak clearly in her timid words, not to mention being so particular about her words. Shen Yue and Shen Qing were so shocked that they could not speak. Chen Rou Qiu stroked her forehead thoughtfully. It was Ren Wan Yun who had an awkward expression on her face. Shen Miao's words meant that she was the only one who prayed devoutly for her Father. Then what about the rest of the Shen family? But to let her Qing-er wear such plain clothes to the Chrysanthemum banquet, she would definitely not do it. Ren Wan Yun gritted her teeth and advised lovingly, "Even so, you are also a young female. Why the need to have such heavy thoughts. Just relax properly at the Chrysanthemum banquet …"
Shen Miao suddenly bowed to Ren Wan Yun, "Begging Second Shen to fulfill Shen Miao's filial piety."
They were standing at the entrance of the Shen residence and there were many passers-by. With Shen Miao's bow, the commoners could not help but cast curious glances over.
Ren Wan Yun could make Shen Miao wear bright clothes to maintain the Shen residence's face but how could Ren Wan Yun not fulfill Shen Miao's filial piety?
Her own Eldest Brother was fighting a war in the Northwest region and it was fine if she did not pray but to not fulfill his daughter's filial piety, what kind of intentions did she have?
Ren Wan Yun's face suddenly turned green. She did not expect that Shen Miao would actually answer like this and what made one feel suffocated was that she could not refuse. Ren Wan Yun quickly let Chun Tao help Shen Miao up and said, "This child, how can Second Shen not fulfill your filial piety? It is hard for you to have such thoughts at such a young age. Never mind, be plain then. "
Shen Qing was still somewhat unconvinced but it was not good to refute her mother's opinion. Shen Yue and her daughter seemed to have seen something and when they looked at Shen Miao again, their gaze was different.
"But." Ren Wan Yun smiled, "This carriage of ours is no longer able to fit, so let the housekeeper prepare another carriage specially for Little Five. It is also spacious to sit in. Little Five will follow us in the second carriage and will enter together later. "
Every year during the Chrysanthemum banquet, Shen Miao would always sit in the same carriage with this mother and daughter pair. It was just one more person, how could they not be able to squeeze in. Today's attitude was just deliberate.
Ren Wan Yun also had her own considerations. Shen Qing had reached the age to look for a family but Shen Xin's official position was higher than Shen Gui's, so if there was a high status, perhaps he would first consider Shen Miao. Shen Miao's character was stupid and as long as there was no one to lead her, one fear that she would make a lot of jokes. Only in this way could Shen Qing's generosity and propriety be shown.
Thus she specially prepared two carriages. Chen Rou Qiu and her daughter had the same idea as her and naturally would not refuse.
"Alright, follow Second Shen's instructions." Shen Miao smiled gently.
Ren Wan Yun was somewhat surprised as she did not think that Shen Miao would agree so easily. Shen Miao had always been timid and previously always stuck to Shen Yue and Shen Qing. One thought that it would be difficult for her to be alone in a carriage but one did not expect that Shen Miao did not even raise any objections.
In this way, it seemed that her prepared words were unnecessary.
"If there is nothing else, Shen Miao will go up the carriage first." She bowed to the four of them and went up her own carriage.
That carriage was considered spacious but it was not as exquisite as Ren Wan Yun's.
Gu Yu said angrily, "It is fine to let Young Lady sit alone in the carriage but to actually let others sit at the back. What kind of intentions is this?"
Jing Zhe looked at Shen Miao with some worry and sighed in her heart.
Shen Miao's gaze was heavy as she looked at the candied plums on the small table and her hands gradually clenched.
She wanted to sweep the First household's face and deliberately widen the distance with the First household so that she would become a joke and incur Shen Xin's infamy?
She would like to see who would be the one causing trouble for who.
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