Chapter 417: Extra 08 sisters

Chapter 417: Extra 08 sisters

Chapter 417 Extra 08 Sisters

Seeing Shen Qianchen and Gu Jue clinging to each other again, Hu Bo and the others had wisely retreated.

In Amber's eyes, it was not only Shen Qianchen who liked to stick to Gu Jue, but also Gu Jue who looked cold and temperamental. Except for morning court, the two of them spent most of the day together.

The two got up early to do morning exercises together, ate together, played chess together, walked together, played with cats together...occasionally they even left the palace incognito together.

No, this afternoon, the couple left the rest of the crowd and slipped out of the palace.

On a hot day like July, Shen Qianchen is actually too lazy to go out. Since July, she rarely goes out.

However, the heat could not suppress her curiosity about the exam questions. She had been thinking about it since she got up early in the morning, and even prepared a particularly bookish Zhiqiu for Gu Jue with great interest.

When the two arrived at the lantern shop they had visited during the Chinese Valentine's Day, the middle-aged man they met last time was already waiting in the alley next to the shop. The other man had been carefully observing the surrounding environment.

Gu Jue ordered Jingfeng to stop the carriage opposite the lantern shop, leaving Shen Qianchen waiting in the carriage. He got off the carriage himself and went to meet the question seller.

Shen Qianchen carefully opened the curtains a crack and looked at Gu Jue and the middle-aged man without blinking.

The middle-aged man first reached out to ask for the bamboo sign with an orchid carved on it. After accepting it, he carefully checked the directions given by Gu Jue and felt relieved.

Then, both parties pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other.

The entire transaction went very smoothly. After the middle-aged man handed an envelope to Gu Jue, he looked around again and left in a hurry.

Gu Jue collected the envelope containing the test papers and immediately returned to the carriage.

Shen Qianchen tilted towards him and asked curiously: "Jiuxia, is it true?"

Gu Jue nodded affirmatively and said, "It's true."

There are three examinations, with a total of three examination papers. When the two parties were just doing the transaction, Gu Jue had already inspected the goods on the spot and checked one of the examination papers.

It was enough to check only this one, enough for him to confirm the authenticity of the test paper, but he still took the other two test papers out of the envelope and looked at them.

As expected, the three test papers were all genuine.

After Gu Jue read it, he handed all three examination papers to Shen Qianchen, his thin lips curved in an arc of unknown meaning, and his eyes were deep.

The examination that was supposed to be held this spring has been postponed to August this fall due to various reasons. Today is July 17th, and the examination is getting closer, but the examination papers have been leaked.

While reading the test paper, Shen Qianchen recalled what happened on the Chinese Valentine's Day and said calmly: "He said he got it from the queen's natal family."

Her thoughts were moving very fast: Who was this leaker trying to plot against?

It's impossible for the Chu family. The Chu family has been divided. Only the second house stays in the Hou Mansion because of filial piety. The other two houses have been separated. Chu Yunyi almost makes the military camp his home and rarely returns to the Hou Mansion. Therefore, even if "that person" wanted to frame him, he would not frame the Chu family. No one in the Chu family had the opportunity to get access to the examination papers.

Mother Shen Zhi's side only has Chu Qianhuang and Shen Yunmu, which makes it even more impossible.

"So, this can only be aimed at Duke Mu's mansion?" She seemed to be asking Gu Jue, but also seemed to be talking to herself.

Gu Jue smiled and was noncommittal.

After Shen Qianchen read the three test papers, he handed them back to Gu Jue.

The examination questions in the general examination focused on classics and meanings but not on poems and poems. They were all questions set by the examiner from the Four Books and Five Classics. Shen Qianchen didn't like these the most. He felt that these test questions were really boring and boring.

After just a few glances, she felt the urge to doze off.

She really yawned lazily, and some physiological tears overflowed from the corners of her eyes.

The weather has been really hot recently. Every afternoon, she wants to take a nap and is lazy.

Gu Jue looked at her lazy cat look and thought it was cute. He leaned over and kissed the corners of her eyes, and his warm tongue seemed to lick the delicate skin at the corners of her eyes inadvertently...

After just a gentle kiss, he pulled back.

Shen Qianchen's eyelids trembled heavily, and then his eyes widened, and all the sleepy people ran away in an instant.

Gu Jue asked her with a smile: "Going back to the palace?"

Shen Qianchen's eyes were still filled with tears after yawning. They looked extremely bright, and there was a hint of coquettishness between his brows.

She originally wanted to drag Gu Jue to find a restaurant to have something to eat before returning to the palace, but then she thought of Shen Zhi and changed her mind: "I want to go see mother. I haven't seen her and Brother Mu for a long time."

"I'll take you there." Gu Jue kissed her on the cheek again and told Jingfeng to go to Shen's house first.

So, the carriage first sent Shen Qianchen to Shen's residence, and then Gu Jue returned to the palace himself.

As soon as he heard that Shen Qianchen was coming, Shen Yunmu, who had just finished class, was so happy that he ran over like flying and shouted excitedly: "Second sister! Isn't my brother-in-law here?"

"Second sister, you came to see me. I thought you had forgotten me."

"Let me tell you, I have made great progress in my homework and martial arts recently. Both my husband and Master Cao praised me."

"Later, I will show you the homework I wrote, and you will understand."

“…”

Shen Yunmu had always been a talkative, and didn't give Shen Qianchen a chance to speak at all. He chattered and showed off with a proud look on his face.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Shen Qianchen expectantly, waiting for her to express something. Those phoenix eyes similar to Shen Qianchen's were sparkling.

He is much more talented than his eldest brother, whether it is studying or practicing martial arts, so it is his younger brother who gives her more face, right? !

Shen Qianchen rubbed his head and said perfunctorily: "Really?"

She cast her eyes on Chu Qianhuang, who was standing in front of the Chuihua Gate not far away.

Chu Qianhuang was wearing a blue skirt embroidered with dragonflies playing with lotus, and her crow-feather-like blue silk hair was tied up. She stood quietly next to a crape myrtle tree, with an elegant and dignified posture, like the wind-swept girl in a summer pond. A blooming water lily.

Shen Qianchen stared deeply at the familiar yet unfamiliar girl in green clothes in front of him, feeling a little complicated: They were obviously the same person with exactly the same appearance, but the current Chu Qianhuang and the lonely ghost had a similar temperament. An extremely subtle difference.

The Chu Qianhuang in front of her had very calm eyes. It was clear that "that person" in front of her had left her a mess, which not only cost her a period of time, but also ruined her reputation and created a gap between her and her relatives.

Putting himself in his shoes, Shen Qianchen also felt that these things would be difficult for anyone.

However, there was a calmness and serenity in Chu Qianhuang's eyes that was beyond Qianfan's, without resentment or cynicism.

"Second sister," Chu Qianhuang smiled at Shen Qianchen and took a step closer to her, "I just accompanied my fourth brother to practice bow shooting next door, so we came together. Mom is waiting for you inside."

It has been almost two months since Chu Qianhuang followed Shen out of the palace and returned to Shen's house in late May. During this period, Shen Qianchen came to Shen's house three or four times and met Chu Qianhuang twice. However, the two sisters only exchanged a few words in Shen Zhi's presence and did not talk in depth.

Shen Qianchen knew at a glance that Chu Qianhuang was waiting for her here specially and seemed to have something to say to her.

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Chu Qianhuang then dismissed Shen Yunmu with a smile: "Brother Mu, don't you want your second sister to see the puppy you just raised?"

"It's Shuangying. Its name is Shuangying." Shen Yunmu emphasized seriously, "Second sister, wait for me here, and I'll bring Shuangying. It's so beautiful, just like glutinous rice dumplings..."

Shen Yunmu was in a hurry. As he spoke, he ran inside in a hurry.

Chu Qianhuang and Shen Qianchen stood there, no one was in a hurry to go inside.

The two looked at each other, relatively speechless.

Silence spread quietly between the two of them. The crape myrtle tree next to them swayed and rustled in the wind, and the faint fragrance of flowers filled the air.

Even though she knew that this Chu Qianhuang was not the other Chu Qianhuang, Shen Qianchen didn't have much to talk about with her.

For her, the memory of this Chu Qianhuang was too far away. It happened before she was thirteen years old in her previous life. Moreover, due to Aunt Jiang's intentional interference in her previous life, she was not close to Chu Qianhuang.

Shen Qianchen subconsciously pinched the purse embroidered with a clump of orchid grass on her waist. Gu Jue had just untied this purse from her body, and he had also hung it on her body.

Although Gu Jue didn't say anything, Shen Qianchen knew that he was reminding himself to go home early.

The corners of Shen Qianchen's lips curved. She liked these little thoughts of his the most.

"Second sister, how are you doing lately?" Chu Qianhuang was the first to break the silence.

"I'm fine." Shen Qianchen smiled slightly, "You seem to have lost weight."

The sisters' dialogue was dry and they were very unfamiliar with each other.

A rain of flowers fell with the wind. Chu Qianhuang raised his hand to catch a fallen crape myrtle flower. He looked from Shen Qianchen to the flower in his palm and said with a smile: "The weather has been hot recently, and my mother and I have lost our appetites." It’s not very good, so I lost some weight. However, Brother Mu has a good appetite and eats half a bowl of rice more than before, but he doesn’t feel any fatter.”

When talking about Shen Yunmu, Chu Qianhuang's smile had a touch of doting, which was the doting of an eldest sister to her younger brother.

Shen Qianchen: "..."

Shen Qianchen was stunned for a moment. It was only at this moment that a familiar feeling arose in his heart.

Yes, the real Chu Qianhuang loves his younger brother Shen Yunmu very much, lovingly but not overly doting on him.

Shen Yunmu has been somewhat arrogant since he was a child, but he has always listened to Chu Qianhuang's words. It was not until "Chu Qianhuang" changed that the gap between the siblings began.

The smile on Shen Qianchen's face deepened: "Brother Mu is now learning martial arts with Master Cao, so he should eat more. I see that he has grown taller recently."

From last spring to now, Shen Yunmu has grown two inches taller. His body has tightened, and he looks a little thinner.

Because when talking about Shen Yunmu, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious.

Chu Qianhuang twisted the stem of the crape myrtle flower with her fingers and turned it gently, with a look of hesitation on her face, but soon she raised her eyes and met Shen Qianchen's eyes, and said seriously: "Two Sister, I have something to tell you. "If...my mother wants to remarry, will you object?"

As she spoke, she pinched the stem of the crape myrtle flower tightly, and the delicate petals trembled slightly in the wind.

"..." Shen Qianchen was stunned.

Chu Qianhuang seemed to be even more nervous and looked at Shen Qianchen without blinking.

Shen Qianchen raised his eyebrows and asked calmly, "Why should I object?"

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

This time, Chu Qianhuang was stunned, his eyes widened slightly, and he stood there in shock.

Shen Qianchen's eyes passed through the hanging flower door in front, looked towards the direction of the main room, and said calmly: "Life is only a short period of time. The first half of life is entrusted to no one. If the second half of life can't be better, why should we go there?" Looking forward to the next life?”

Shen Qianchen knew that she was very lucky to be able to go back to the age of thirteen and spend this life with Gu Jue hand in hand, so she always cherished her luck and the time she spent with Gu Jue.

But not everyone can do it all over again. Why should we place our hope in the afterlife that no one can control when we can clearly grasp the happiness in front of us.

While you are still alive, just live this life well.

She only hopes that Shen Zhi can be happy in this life.

Shen Qianchen smiled slightly, with a bright smile and open eyes.

"..." Chu Qianhuang stared blankly at Shen Qianchen's delicate side face, as if thousands of thoughts flashed through his eyes.

These days, she had been worried that Shen Qianchen would be in trouble because of this matter. After all, it would be unthinkable in any dynasty or generation for the queen's own mother to remarry someone else. She didn't expect Shen Qianchen to be so open-minded.

Chu Qianhuang also smiled, relieved: "You are right."

The two sisters looked at each other and smiled, their eyebrows arched in laughter.

The fragrance of crape myrtle in the air seems to be stronger and refreshing.

"Who is it?" Shen Qianchen leaned closer to Chu Qianhuang and asked curiously.

She blinked her eyes enthusiastically, thinking that since Chu Qianhuang asked her this, he should know who the other party was.

Chu Qianhuang hesitated for a moment, then said: "You know my cousin from the Pei family, right?"

"..." Shen Qianchen blinked in confusion. Speaking of "Pei", she immediately thought of Pei Linye. Of course she recognized Pei Linye, was it him?

Chu Qianhuang continued: "The current Mrs. Pei is my grandmother's cousin. She married General Pei as her stepmother, and the Pei family's cousin is the eldest son of the first wife. He is now the commander of the Jinyi Guard."

"Pei Linye." Shen Qianchen recited the name in a low voice and thought about it seriously: Pei Linye has good looks.

Pei Linye had been with Gu Jue in Beidi for a few years, and was transferred back to Beijing by Gu Lang the year before last.

Although Shen Qianchen and Pei Linye didn't have much contact, since Gu Jue entrusted Pei Linye with important tasks, then Pei Linye must be good!

Anyway, Gu Jue has a good eye for seeing people.

Shen Qianchen's hand subconsciously rubbed the purse on his waist again, and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, when will they get engaged?"

The national funeral has passed, and the marriage can be held at any time. She can also help her mother with the wedding.

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

Chu Qianhuang was stunned again. She had no idea that Shen Qianchen not only accepted the marriage, but she also even thought about getting engaged.

After being stunned, Chu Qianhuang burst out laughing. The happy laughter floated out in the wind like silver bells, and the eyes he looked at his twin sister became much closer.

There is an innate understanding between sisters.

They all hope that their mother will be happy.

Their mothers deserve a better life and deserve to be cared for throughout their lives.

Chu Qianhuang also looked towards the direction of the main room, towards where Shen Zhi was, and said: "Pei Linye once went to the Duke Mu's Mansion to propose marriage, and my grandmother asked my mother... My mother didn't respond at that time. Maybe she was afraid of you. It’s difficult.”

"Grandma seems to be in trouble too..."

In fact, Mrs. Mu Guogong asked Shen Zhi to ask Shen Qianchen what he meant, but Shen Zhi never asked, so Chu Qianhuang couldn't help but come to test Shen Qianchen.

After a pause, Chu Qianhuang added: "My grandmother and mother didn't ask me to come, it was me who accidentally overheard them talking."

Shen Qianchen blinked.

After the initial excitement, Shen Qianchen began to calm down: Marriage is about the will of both parties. Pei Linye likes Shen Zhi, but what about Shen Zhi?

With this thought in mind, she asked: "Sister, what do you think of Pei Linye?"

Chu Qianhuang was just a girl who was about to have haircuts. This topic made her a little embarrassed, and a faint blush appeared on her face.

She bit her lower lip slightly and shook her head: "I don't know..."

Chu Qianhuang knew that her mother's focus now was on raising Shen Yunmu, but Shen Yunmu would also marry a wife in the future. Her mother was still so young, and she should not live alone for the rest of her life. It would be too lonely.

Ever since she heard the conversation between her grandmother and her mother on Chinese Valentine's Day, she had been thinking about talking to Shen Qianchen about it. The main purpose was to first confirm Shen Qianchen's attitude towards Shen Zhi's remarriage. Otherwise, there would be no "future" for this marriage.

"I'm going to ask mother." Shen Qianchen became more energetic and stepped towards the hanging flower door. As soon as he walked up the steps, he felt his cuffs tighten.

"etc!"

Chu Qianhuang quickly reached out and grabbed Shen Qianchen's sleeve. Because she was anxious, she couldn't help but raise her voice.

Shen Qianchen turned to look at Chu Qianhuang and raised his eyebrows in confusion.

Chu Qianhuang pursed her lips and stared deeply at Shen Qianchen in front of her. She felt equally familiar and unfamiliar with this sister.

In her memory, this sister has always been a very soft and introverted person, completely different from the lively and bright girl in front of her.

In that environment, her second sister still grew into what she is now, like a vibrant red plum in the cold wind.

Chu Qianhuang took a deep breath and said three words slowly and solemnly: "I'm sorry."

"Huh?" Shen Qianchen became increasingly puzzled.

Some words have been hidden in Chu Qianhuang's heart for more than two months. Now she has finally sorted out her mood. Now she finally has the courage to say: "We are obviously twins, but... the one who suffers is... you…"

In the past ten years, Shen Qianchen was trampled into the dust by Aunt Jiang and their father Chu Lingxiao, and life was really difficult.

Changing places, Chu Qianhuang also felt that Shen Qianchen's fourteen years had not been easy...

Shen Qianchen tilted his head and smiled, his eyes twinkling: "Are you apologizing for father, or for Aunt Jiang?"

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

"I thought the eldest sister didn't have such a hard time and was moaning for no reason." Shen Qianchen said as he slowly walked through the hanging flower door and walked inside.

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

Chu Qianhuang stood frozen on the spot, forgetting to follow him for a moment, and looked straight at Shen Qianchen's slowly moving back in front of him.

She couldn't see Shen Qianchen's expression, but she could hear Shen Qianchen's voice was very calm and steady: "I don't feel wronged at all, and you don't need to feel wronged on my behalf."

For Shen Qianchen, this is indeed the case.

She would not be grateful to Chu Lingxiao for taking her away from her mother, nor would she feel sorry like Chu Qianhuang for crimes she did not commit.

A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise.

She will never forget that her previous fourteen years of life led her to meet Gu Jue in her previous life, and that led to her being picked up by Gu Jue...

For her, having Gu Jue is enough.

Shen Qianchen suddenly turned his head and smiled sweetly at Chu Qianhuang, who was still on the other side of the Chuihua Gate: "It's over."

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

Looking at the elegant girl in front of him, Chu Qianhuang felt like he was left far behind by her.

Yes, Shen Qianchen has already moved forward and spread his wings to fly high.

And he is still resting on his laurels.

The lost year and a half can never come back, just like the flowers that have fallen from the treetops can never come back to the branches.

"Yes. It's over." Chu Qianhuang muttered to himself and smiled brightly.

She threw away the crape myrtle in her hand and walked towards the inside of the hanging flower door, towards Shen Qianchen, as if she had left something behind decisively.

The incomplete crape myrtle flower fluttered down with the wind and landed among the petals dotted on the ground...

The two girls inside the door were talking and laughing.

(End of chapter)