Chapter 68 - Brought Home

Shen Ziqiao was strongly against learning rules. She thought that she was doing a very good job right now.

“Very good?” Shen Xiao raised his brows at her. “After you learn the rules, you’ll know what they are.”

In short, he was basically saying that she knew no rules!

“Father, you’re not making me learn rules from the Old Madam right?” He may as well throw her back into the village. She won’t return to the capital forever.

It wasn’t that she was scared the Old Madam would torture her, but rather worried that she might be angered to death by that old woman. By then, she’d actually be unfilial.

“Don’t worry. Father will invite the mama in the palace to come and teach you.” Shen Zikai took pleasure in her misfortune.

What the heck! This is so tragic!

She had no power to refuse. Shen Ziqiao admitted defeat and returned to Qiao Xin Courtyard. The moment she walked in, Shen Zikai followed in too.

“Where did this come from?” Shen Ziqiao looked at the different new style types of clothes on the table in curiosity. The long underwears were made from top-notch fabric. The clothes there were much better than the clothes she was wearing right now.

“Old Madam had Mama Li bring this over. It’s this year’s new long underwear. There are five sets.” Hong Ying replied.

Cui Liu glanced at Shen Ziqiao’s expression before adding, “The Old Madam personally chose the fabric and style of the clothes. It’s the most trendy style in the capital right now. She had people make a few sets for you.”

Oh, is it raining blood right now? Old Madam actually personally chose clothes for her?

“She only made it for me?” Shen Ziqiao picked up a swan-yellow colored orchid muslin dress. It was indeed quite pretty.

Cui Liu hurriedly nodded. “Yes.”

“Old Madam is really nice to me.” Shen Ziqiao sighed with feelings.

“Old Madam has always treated you the best. She always picked out the top-notch items for Third Miss.” Cui Liu said.

Shen Ziqiao looked shockingly at Cui Liu. “How come I never realized everything I used was of the best quality?”

That day, Mama Li said that she was given the best quality items. She must be referring to when Shen Xiao was still at home.

Cui Liu’s smile froze. She was unsure how to continue praising Old Madam.

The expressionless Shen Zikai waved his hands and had Cui Ping and the others leave. He said to Shen Ziqiao, “You always bragged about your possessions. Did Zhou Family’s cousin take some things from you again?”

Zhou Family’s cousin? Shen Ziqiao was stunned. She racked her brains before vaguely recalling that the original body did have a cousin. She always shamelessly ‘borrowed’ the things that she had her eyes on. However, she never returned it.

Could it be that the cousin took a lot of the original body’s items?

It couldn’t be. Although the original body was moronic, she shouldn’t have been bullied by the cousin.

Shen Zikai didn’t know what his sister was thinking about. He continued to ask, “Jiao Jiao, Qi Zheng is quite a good person. He’s much stronger than the Ninth Prince.”

After Shen Zikai finished, he looked at her and waited for her to respond.

“So what?” Shen Ziqiao asked confusedly, Does it matter to her how Qi Zheng was as a person?

Shen Zikai was angry. He didn’t understand why Jiao Jiao was infatuated with the Ninth Prince. “The Ninth Prince doesn’t act manly at all. He acts womanly.”

“I agree with this.” Shen Ziqiao nodded. “Elder Brother, you hate me that much? You want me to get married that quickly?”

“What is this nonsense?” Shen Zikai scolded moodily.

“That’s right. I’m still young, so why are you anxious about this?” Shen Ziqiao smiled and said.

Shen Zikai sighed. “I’m just scared that you can’t win over the guy in the future. Although Qi Zheng isn’t the heir of the noble house right now, he’d have unlimited prospects in the future.”

“Elder Brother…” Black lines fell down Shen Ziqiao’s forehead. She isn’t that bad, okay?

“Think about it.” Shen Zikai said. I’m going to pick up Lady Meng and the rest.”

Shen Ziqiao didn’t place this in her heart. There was no way she’d marry Qi Zheng. She didn’t want to jump from one pit to the next pit.

During the evening, Shen Zikai brought Lady Meng and everyone from the Lin Family home. Without caring for Old Madam’s protest, he had Lady Meng and the rest serve in Qiao Xin Courtyard.

He dismissed Old Madam’s people.

Shen Ziqiao couldn’t help but sigh. It definitely felt different now that she had a backer.

“...After we beated Housekeeper Cui that day, we left the village that night according to Third Miss’ order. We went to the Eldest Master’s courtyard. Thankfully, we left back then. Otherwise, we may not be able to see you today.” Lady Meng talked about what happened in the past two days. “The moment Housekeeper Cui saw us, he said that Old Madam wanted us to go back. It didn’t seem like that was the cause however. He brought young and sturdy-looking guards over…”

“Eldest Master told us maids that we can just stay home to serve Third Miss.” Lady Lin said excitedly.

Shen Ziqiao smiled and nodded. “Right. I’ll protect you guys in the future.”

“Third Miss, then… what did the Old Madam say?” Old Madam was the type of person that wouldn’t give up whatever they had taken. She probably wouldn’t give the dowry back to Shen Ziqiao that easily.

“I told father about it. If he steps in and still can’t take it back…” Shen Ziqiao lowered her voice. “I’ll personally go to Minyue.”

Lady Meng didn’t hope much hope regarding Shen Xiao. If he was able to take back Third Miss’ dowry, he wouldn’t have let Old Madam take it in the first place. “Will the Lord let you go to Minyue?”

Shen Ziqiao smiled. “I will find a way.”

Different from the happiness the master and servants felt in Qiao Xin Courtyard, Old Madam Shen’s head hurt after finding out that Shen Zikai had picked Lady Meng back. While massaging Old Madam’s forehead, Mama Li advised, “Eldest Master is thinking about the Madam which is why he brought those cheap servants back home. Don’t worry. Eldest Master’s heart belongs to your side.”

Because Old Madam Shen was angry, her breath heaved up and down. “When does he ever place me in his eyes? He is just doing this for his younger sister.”

“Hear yourself. Doesn’t Eldest Master always gift you the best items whenever he’s back home?” Mama Li smiled.

Old Madam Shen’s face darkened but said nothing.

“Even more…” Mama Li lowered her voice and said, “You’re in charge of the family. You can easily punish the servants just like that.”

“Just nitpick and find their faults. They won’t be able to stay in the Shen Family then.”

Old Madam Shen sneered. “You think that Kai’er won’t protect them?”

“How long can he protect them for?” Mama Li smiled. “Old Madam, you’re just too frustrated. You don’t understand.”

There was no way Shen Zikai could stay at home for a long period of time. It would be very simple to deal with Lady Meng and the other servants. As long as they found a chance, they could just beat them to death. What could Third Miss do? How could she go against Old Madam?

“That’s right.” Old Madam Shen finally understood. It wasn’t worth getting mad over several servants, especially since it made her wrinkles more obvious.

At this time, Cui Hong reported, “Old Madam, the Lord is here.”