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"Why are you so careless?" Shen Zhu placed Ruanruan, who had just fallen asleep in his arms, onto the cradle with a pained expression on his face as he held onto Jingshu's small hand.

"Chun Cao, go get the medicine."

"Yes, ma'am."

Originally, Jingshu was still young, it wouldn't be too late for him to learn all these once he was older. It was just that, compared to being in the capital, where he was not at ease in terms of Clear Water Town, these noble women's rules were all taught to him from a young age.

"Didn't Shuer always worship her brother? If you want to be as powerful as brother, then Shuer will have to listen to Mama's words and work on the embroidery process first. "

Shen Zhu looked at her pitiful appearance and his heart ached for her. He could only comfort her with a gentle voice.

After getting along with her, Jingshu had already cuddled up in her arms like an ordinary little girl and acted like a spoiled child.

"Mother is right! I want to be as powerful as brother! " As long as Jingshu mentioned the Yi'er, she would immediately regain her confidence.

"Shuer is so obedient." Shen Zhu laughed as he rubbed her hair. He took the anti-inflammatory medicine that Chun Cao gave him and smeared all over the areas on her finger that were punctured.

The medicinal paste that was applied to the wounds felt cool, and the grievance in Jingshu's heart immediately disappeared.

Now, the people who taught, Su Qingyi and Su Yunyan how to embroider were the old Mama who came to the palace. When they heard that the old Mama was originally a famous palace maid in the palace, the empress dowager took a fancy to him and brought him to his side.

The reason she was able to be invited was because the Old Madame Su had shown herself.

"Madam, dinner is ready, do you want to bring it up now?" Chun Cao stood behind the bead curtain and asked.

"Bring it here." Shen Zhu nodded his head as he replied, after that, he seemed to have thought of something, and quickly instructed, "Go to the study room and get the old master to eat."

"Yes, this servant will go now." Chun Cao respectfully left.

Ever since the family moved to the capital, Shen Zhu had less chances to cook. The family's daily meals were all made by the kitchen maid, and today was no exception.

When the food was ready, Su Zongwen had also arrived.

"Brother Wen."

"Yue Niang."

At the dining table, two voices sounded at the same time.

"You first." The two of them looked at each other, and Su Zongwen was the first one to react.

"Today, the shopkeeper sent me news. He said that the Boss Zhou will be back tomorrow, and he told me to go there early tomorrow." Shen Zhu finished his explanation with a few words, "The Ah Qiu is coincidentally in our courtyard in the afternoon, and said that he had nothing to do tomorrow, so he can help me take care of Ruanruan."

"If that's the case, then go. Remember to bring a maidservant along." Su Zongwen said in a heavy voice.

Shen Zhu nodded his head. Seeing that Su Zongwen did not have any more words to say, he asked curiously: "Brother Wen, what did you want to say to me just now?"

"Tomorrow I have an appointment with Prince Su to eat at a restaurant, and will not be coming back to eat." Su Zongwen nodded his head, and said casually.

Actually, he had originally wanted to bring Shen Zhu with him, but did not expect that she would have something important the next day.

"Alright, I will ask Chun Cao to go to the kitchen later, there's no need for you to prepare your meal tomorrow at noon."

Shen Zhu paused his hands that were holding out the chopsticks.

After dinner, the family went to bed early.

Su Zongwen: "Yue Niang, it has been hard on you these few days. I left early and came back late, I can't even see you. I seem to have lost weight when I see you today. "

Shen Zhu laughed, and leaned into the man's embrace, "You can't do anything in the palace, how are you supposed to get skinnier?"

"Then I'll try."

After the man chuckled, he covered the woman's lips with his own.

A charming night.

The next day.

Shen Zhu brought Chun Cao out the door after handing him over to the Ah Qiu. Just like before, she only went through the main gate of the Hundred Fragrance House after taking Chun Cao away with her.

"The Lady Shen is here. The boss is waiting for you on the second floor." Manager Li saw Shen Zhu and greeted him politely, then led her to the second floor.

The Hundred Fragrance House in the capital was much larger than that of the Clear Water Town, but the layout was the same. The innermost private room on the second floor was similarly's seat.

"Boss Zhou." Shen Zhu looked at Zhou Muqing who was sitting on the soft chair and drinking his tea, and smiled as he greeted.

"It's been a long time since we've last met, the Lady Shen is even more radiant now."

Zhou Muqing held up his teacup, tilted his head, and looked at the woman who was walking in, his lips curling into a smile.

"Boss Zhou is too kind."

Shen Zhu smiled as he entered the house and sat down beside Zhou Muqing. After Manager Li sent the person up, he wisely went downstairs.

"I have long had Manager Li take a look at the shops in the capital. There are a few places that are considered good, would Lady Shen like to take a look?" Zhou Muqing put one hand on the table, and knocked on the table.

"Since we're free today, let's go take a look." Shen Zhu nodded.

Zhou Muqing immediately ordered some people to prepare carriages, and brought Shopkeeper Li along. The three of them went to a few decent stores, and after picking one up, Shen Zhu finally picked a shop that was not too big.

The location of the shop was located in a relatively bustling area. It was two storeys small and wasn't very large. However, it costed a total of 1200 taels of silver to purchase such a small shop in a place where every inch of land was worth a lot of money.

Shen Zhu currently did not have that much silver on him, so this money was temporarily borrowed from Zhou Muqing.

"Lady Shen has good taste." Zhou Muqing passed the land deed to Shen Zhu, and laughed while teasing him.

"They are all relying on the Boss Zhou." Shen Zhu smiled magnanimously, and wrote a promissory note for Zhou Muqing after receiving the land deed from him.

The group examined the shop from head to toe. After receiving the land deed, they did not stay any longer.

After Shen Zhu returned home, he immediately started to plan and decorate the store carefully. The shop was not big, and he had to plan carefully before it could be used.

On the other side, Su Zongwen and Ming Jiling left the palace after class. Although the two of them had carriages, Ming Jiling used the excuse of playing chess to allow him to get on his carriage, so Su Zongwen had no choice but to let his carriage go back first.

"Cousin, I heard that the Drunken Immortal Tavern has prepared a few new dishes. Shall we go to the Drunken Immortal Tavern to eat today?"

Ming Jiling rubbed the pawn in his hand and spoke gently.

Ming Jiling's carriage was spacious and comfortable, there was even a thick blanket on the mat, in the middle, there was a small table, and even if the carriage was moving, the chess pieces on the table were stable.

"I already booked a seat at the Drunken Immortal Tavern yesterday."

Su Zongwen replied in a deep voice, as he took the opportunity to drop the black object in his hand.

The Drunken Immortal Inn was the most famous restaurant in the capital and was very popular among the rich and powerful. Regardless of whether it was powerful and influential in the capital or people from the palace, everyone liked to dine and drink at the Drunken Immortal Inn.

Su Zongwen had specially asked around before, and the place Ming Jiling frequented was also this restaurant, so he had already picked this place early in the morning.

"It was all prepared by my cousin."

Ming Jiling maintained a warm smile on his face from start to finish, but the bottom of his heart was already blooming with happiness —

He thought to himself, "Big brother must have asked about his preferences. He must have known that he liked the dishes at Drunken Immortal Tavern, so he reserved a place here!" I must be the most important thing in his heart!

As the horse carriage left the palace and slowly walked on the busy street, Ming Jiling, on the other hand, turned a deaf ear to the noise outside. He only focused on making fun of himself in the bottom of his heart, to the point where he lost completely in a game of chess.

However, although he lost the game, his position in Su Zongwen's heart did not lose.