readytorunbook Chapter 154 Do you want to be my stepmother?
Chapter 154 Do you want to be my stepmother?
Shen Mingzhu and her friends came to the waterside pavilion in the garden. Since they were not familiar with these ladies, they sat in a place with few people.
At this time, Zhang Wei came over with Zhang Li and a young girl.
Zhang Wei introduced to Su: "Madam Shen, this is my third sister-in-law Li Yixin, and this is my third brother's youngest daughter Zhang Xiaoxiao."
"Hello, Mrs. Zhang!"
"Hello, Mrs. Shen!"
Su and Zhang Li greeted each other, and Zhang Li said enthusiastically: "Our Guanghua always said that you are very capable and always wanted to get to know Madam Shen, but never had the time."
"It is a blessing for Yi Xin to meet you today."
Zhang Li was speaking from the heart. Her husband's promotion was all thanks to the Shen family, and she really wanted to get to know Su.
Seeing that Zhang Li was willing to humble herself and make friends with her, Su started chatting with her very frankly.
When Zhang Xiaoxiao saw Shen Mingzhu, her eyes lit up, "You must be Sister Mingzhu, right? I'm Zhang Xiaoxiao, and my father often praises you in his letters!"
Shen Mingzhu also laughed: "Really? What did Uncle Zhang praise me for?"
Zhang Xiaoxiao didn't know why, but when she saw this pretty little girl, she felt close to her. She walked over and said lively:
"My father said a lot. He was talking about you!"
"Oh! Let's go over there and talk, otherwise, mother will scold me again."
Shen Mingzhu thought Zhang Xiaoxiao was very interesting. She had no friends when she came here, and Zhang Xiaoxiao seemed very lively, just the type she liked.
Shen Mingzhu followed Zhang Xiaoxiao to a place with few people. Zhang Xiaoxiao took her to the pavilion, asked the maid to bring two cushions, and took Shen Mingzhu to sit down and said:
"My father said you are smart, have a photographic memory, are good at studying, and can invent things. Zhuzhu, are you really that good?"
Zhang Xiaoxiao looked at Shen Mingzhu curiously with her sparkling eyes, and Shen Mingzhu showed a pair of cute dimples:
"How can I be as amazing as Uncle Zhang said? He is exaggerating."
"I don't believe it. The fact that you were granted the title of a county commander by the emperor shows that you are very powerful."
"Can you teach me? My dad said I'm not very smart and a little silly. I've been studying very hard, but I just can't get into it."
Zhang Xiaoxiao was a little distressed. She really envied Shen Mingzhu for being so capable at such a young age.
A fifth-rank county! In the Daqian Dynasty, this was the first county appointed by the emperor himself. It was obvious how powerful Zhuzhu was.
She is a relatively dumb person, so she wants to learn from Shen Mingzhu how to become smarter.
Shen Mingzhu didn't expect Zhang Xiaoxiao to reveal his weaknesses as soon as he met her, and she couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Is Zhang Xiaoxiao really that simple-minded, or is she?
It’s no wonder Shen Mingzhu thought too much. Based on her experience in her previous life, under normal circumstances, people who are very outgoing are either really easy to get along with or not.
Otherwise, he was someone with a lot of ulterior motives who came to test her.
However, she had a feeling that Zhang Xiaoxiao really didn't have any good intentions.
Maybe Zhang Xiaoxiao lives in a different environment. Judging from the way she dresses and her personality, she must have been raised and spoiled by her family.
Shen Mingzhu and Zhang Xiaoxiao were playing in the pavilion. Suddenly, a noisy sound came from the waterside pavilion. Shen Mingzhu was startled and pulled Zhang Xiaoxiao towards the waterside pavilion.
At this time, a woman in luxurious clothes with red hairpins on her head taunted Su:
"Huh! Are you the wife of Mr. Shen, Mrs. Su?"
Su said calmly, "Who I am has nothing to do with you. Who are you?"
Su's words angered the woman. The woman behind her pointed at Su and angrily said, "How dare Shen, you refuse to kneel before Princess Shaoyang."
Princess Shaoyang glanced at Su with disdain, but her heart was filled with turmoil.
Isn't it said that Su is the daughter of Lao Gaoshan's prey? How can a little mud-legged girl dress so exquisitely and appropriately?
How can it be so beautiful?
No, it's impossible. This woman can't be the wife of Mr. Shen.
It must be an impersonation. Yes, it must be an impersonation.
Princess Shaoyang looked at Su's snow-white skin and beautiful face and she wanted to scratch Su's face.
She simply couldn't believe that Shen Ruhai's wife could be so beautiful.
If this woman is Shen Ruhai's wife, would Shen Ruhai abandon Su and marry her?
Princess Shaoyang was so jealous that she stared at Su with poison in her eyes. She wished she could kill Su right now.
Su was not afraid of the difficulties posed by Princess Shaoyang and her servant. She bowed slightly to Princess Shaoyang:
"I didn't know the princess was coming. Shen Su greets the princess."
Su cursed in her heart, damn, in this broken feudal era, one has to be polite when meeting someone of higher status than oneself, it's ridiculous.
It was obvious that this Princess Shaoyang was here to cause trouble for her. She didn't know how she had offended this princess.
It is true that people sit at home, and disasters come from heaven.
Princess Shaoyang was particularly upset when she saw that Su only bowed slightly. She acted condescending and made things difficult for Su:
"Ms. Shen Su, is this how you greet this princess?"
She looked down on Su Shi, causing everyone around her to point fingers at Su Shi:
"I said people from the countryside, they are from the countryside, they don't know any etiquette."
"It's true. When I see the princess for the first time, I have to kowtow to her."
Some people complained for Su Shi: "No! It's common people who kowtow to the princess. Shen Su Shi is the wife of an official in the imperial court. She shouldn't kowtow to the princess."
"Hush, keep your voice down. Who is the princess? She is a true royal relative, the emperor's niece. If she wants to embarrass Su, do you dare to speak out? Watch out for your head."
The lady who spoke the truth shrank her neck in fear and quickly shut up.
Several ladies of the Zhang family were also rushing to the waterside pavilion. Seeing Princess Shaoyang making things difficult for Su, Wei hurried forward to smooth things over:
"I'm so sorry for not welcoming you, my lady. I didn't know you would come, so please forgive me for my poor hospitality."
Wei's words seemed to be saying that her family had not entertained her well enough, but in fact she was mocking Princess Shaoyang for coming uninvited and making things difficult for her guests.
Princess Shaoyang was furious when she heard Wei's words. She snorted coldly:
"Haha, you are just the daughter-in-law of a second-rank official. Wei, your husband seems to be just a fifth-rank official, right? You are not worthy to speak in front of me."
Princess Shaoyang's words successfully made everyone present look unhappy.
Among the ladies who came today, most of those who came out to the waterside pavilion for fun were wives of officials of the younger generation.
Most of the wives of officials here are only of the fourth or fifth rank. Now Princess Shaoyang has slapped them in the face in public, making everyone embarrassed.
Especially Wei, her face turned pale and blue, and she was furious, but she didn't dare to say anything to Princess Shaoyang.
After all, here, Princess Shaoyang is the highest-ranking prince and princess, and they cannot afford to offend her.
Furthermore, Princess Shaoyang has always had a bad temper and is particularly favored.
Princess Shaoyang once beat the daughter of a fifth-rank official to death in the street, but the case was left unresolved.
Su's expression remained unchanged. She calmly asked Princess Shaoyang:
"This is the first time I've met the princess today. I wonder why the princess wants to embarrass me?"
When Princess Shaoyang heard the word "my wife", she became furious when she thought that such a talented and handsome man like Shen Ruhai actually married this woman.
She blurted out angrily: "Why did you marry Shen Zhuangyuan, you bitch?"
Wow! As soon as Princess Shaoyang said this, the whole audience was in an uproar. Everyone was so scared that they quickly hid back as if they had heard some shocking news.
At this time, a clear female voice came from behind Su, directly questioning Princess Shaoyang:
"You want to be my stepmother?"
Crack! Everyone's jaw dropped.