After passing through three gatehouses with hanging flowers and two winding corridors, we finally arrived at Jingyuan, where Shen Yuan, the head of the Shen family, lived.

The whole courtyard is full of green bamboos, and the elegant atmosphere is overwhelming. The solemn temperament, high-ceilinged foyer and magnificent gate, round arched windows and stone corners show the elegance and nobleness.

The servant in the garden saw the three people coming in a mighty procession, and hurriedly ran forward to greet them and ask, "I wonder what the young lady is here for."

Shen Nian nodded at him and said, "Please inform Uncle Shen that Shen Nian has come to pay his respects to Uncle Shen."

The servant hurried in to report. Seeing Shen Nian's frail figure, Qinglian, the maid in Jingyuan, hurried forward to support her and said, "Miss, go in and wait."

Shen Nian was supported by Qinglian and sat on the embroidered cushion waiting. After a while, the servant came in and said, "Miss, please follow me. The master is waiting for you in the study."

Shen Nian stood up and pointed at the two women who were beaten black and blue by her, "Qinglian, please keep an eye on these two evil servants who are bullying their master."

The door of the study is an antique wooden door with a bronze plaque inlaid on it, on which the words "Study" are engraved.

When you open the door, a faint scent of books hits your nose, giving you a fresh feeling.

The walls of the study were painted with light yellow paint, and there were some ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls. The scent of ink from the calligraphy and paintings still lingered in the air.

The floor of the study is paved with mahogany wood, and on the floor is a thick carpet embroidered with some ancient patterns, which looks very elegant.

Shen Yuan was wearing a purple suit, and his long black hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin. His face was as white as jade, his handsome eyebrows were slightly furrowed, his peach blossom eyes seemed to be filled with spring water, his nose was high, and he looked like a gentle gentleman.

The slender hands with distinct joints were slowly turning the pages of a book. When she saw Shen Nian coming in, she raised her eyes and looked at her.

Being looked at by such a pair of peach blossom eyes, it seems as if this is the only person he is looking at in the world, making one wish to drown in the spring water in his eyes.

Shen Nian was shocked. Isn't this Shen Yuan too handsome?

Shen Yuan was also looking at the girl in front of him. He hadn't seen her for a long time. The girl had a slender figure and her smooth black hair was tied into a simple bun behind her ears.

She was wearing a simple pink dress, but it still couldn't hide her graceful figure. Her deer eyes flickered slightly, as if they could speak. Her nose tip was slightly sweaty, and her delicate red lips were slightly pursed.

Shen Yuan never expected that the little girl he brought home would grow up to be so stunningly beautiful.

Shen Nian was the first to wake up from the beauty, and hurriedly bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Uncle Shen." It was just a simple sentence, but the soft and sticky voice contained some grievance.

Shen Yuan came to his senses and felt a little annoyed at his rudeness. He also keenly noticed the grievance contained in Shen Nian's words.

"Well, sit down. What do you want to see me for today?"

Shen Nian didn't sit down after hearing this, but stretched out her hand and pinched her arm, fearing that she would not be able to cry. This time she used all her strength.

This pinch really worked. Her deer eyes were immediately filled with tears. She looked up at Shen Yuan with eyes full of grievance and dependence.

"Uncle Shen, please help me. Madam Zhang and Madam Li, who were sent by the Shen family to serve me, not only deducted my salary, but also shortchanged my food and clothing. Uncle Shen has been very kind to me, so I can tolerate all this. But I have been weak since I was young, and they even made me do those rough jobs. I fainted in the yard and almost lost my life. This time I am really scared. Please help me, Uncle Shen."

Shen Nian's voice was choked with sobs, tears gently slid down from the corners of her eyes, her deer eyes were slightly red and her long eyelashes were slightly wet, this was what a beauty's tears looked like.

Even a person with a heart as hard as iron would not be able to help but feel pity for Shen Nian when she cried, and would wish he could hold this beauty in his arms and comfort her.

Shen Yuan stood up and walked down the stairs. He came to Shen Nian's side, picked up Shen Nian who was about to faint from crying, and gently placed her on the low couch in the study. Then he stood up and walked away.

The effect of Shen Nian's body-building pill had not worn off yet, so of course she would not faint. She pretended to faint just to arouse Shen Yuan's sympathy. She never expected that Shen Yuan would actually pick her up.

Looking at the frightened Shen Nian, Shen Yuan felt a little uncomfortable. "Don't worry, I will make the decision for you. If they do something to deceive the master, I will punish them severely."

Shen Yuan ordered the servant waiting outside the study to bring in the two old women.

When Li Pozi and Zhang Pozi saw Shen Yuan, they shouted, "Sir, please go to see the master for us. We believe that we have been doing our best for the young lady and have never neglected her, but the young lady has treated us so cruelly."

The two old women's faces were covered with slap marks, and their faces were swollen like dead pigs from being beaten by Shen Nian. Coupled with the screams that sounded like ghosts and wolves howling, it was really an eyesore.

Shen Nian's eyes were filled with disbelief and he covered his chest with his hands. "It was clearly the two mothers who blamed each other for my fainting. They started fighting over a disagreement and even falsely accused me of beating them. I have always been weak, how could I have beaten the two mothers?"

As if she was too sad, she covered her face and started crying again. Qinglian hurried forward and comforted her softly.

"That's enough! The Shen family has been too indulgent to you. You dare to bully and humiliate your master. Come on, take these two evil servants out and give them 30 lashes, and sell them out."

Seeing that Shen Yuan, the head of the family, was angry, no one dared to say anything. Even Mrs. Li and Zhang were so scared that they forgot to cry and were dragged out by the servants who came over.

Shen Yuan was really decisive in his work, and Shen Nian couldn't help but have some respect for him.

Shen Yuan put away the frightening solemnity on his face and said in a gentle tone, "I will send someone to serve you again. From now on, such things will never happen again."

Seeing this, Shen Nian was so excited that she hugged Shen Yuan's arm. The soft touch made Shen Yuan palpitate. Shen Nian said softly, "Uncle Shen, can Nian Nian live closer to you? Nian Nian is afraid of living alone in the side yard."

The deer's eyes were full of pleading and a bit cautious, Shen Yuan couldn't help but feel soft in his heart.

"Then live in Jingyuan, the west wing." As soon as Shen Yuan finished speaking, Shen Nian smiled. This smile was like the melting of ice and snow, and the coming of spring to the earth, which touched Shen Yuan's heart.

{Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side quest of living in the same courtyard with Shen Yuan. 1000 points are awarded. The host can exchange for special treasures as needed.}

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