Duke Jing's younger sister

The Luo family was not far from the Shen family. In less than half an hour, they heard the coachman say that they had arrived.

The servant brought a horse stool and Ziyuan was standing by one side. When she saw her daughter got off the car first, she hurried forward to support her.

The Luo family was decorated with lights and there was an endless stream of people coming and going to congratulate. Shen Li saw a red figure from afar, standing at the steps of the Luo Mansion to greet the guests.

Shen Li's gaze stayed on him for a moment, then turned to the big red lantern hanging high in front of the Luo Mansion.

When they first met, she felt that Luo Cheng was like a groom about to get married, but now it seems that he is at most a red lantern swaying in the crowd.

They stopped for a moment, and after Yang got off the car, they followed her. When they passed by Luo Cheng, Luo Cheng saluted and secretly raised his eyebrows at Shen Li.

Yang was walking in front and didn't see it, but Ren Jiaorui, who was walking behind Yang, saw it clearly.

She secretly cursed Shen Li eighteen times in her heart. Not only did she seduce her cousin, but she also flirted with other people outside!

The key point is that this person who is flirting with others is so good-looking!

Shen Li had no idea what Ren Jiaorui was thinking. Shen Li looked straight ahead, pretending not to know Luo Cheng and simply ignored him.

Although the Wenchang Marquis Mansion is in decline today, it was once prosperous. Therefore, the renovation of the Luo Mansion is still very grand and is in no way inferior to the Jingguo Duke Mansion.

Following the maid who led the way, the female members of the Shen family came to the inner courtyard, Muyunzhai, where Old Madam Luo lived.

Old Madam Luo, wearing a dark purple gown embroidered with auspicious patterns, sat upright on the armchair in the hall, talking with a smile to the woman below her.

Although he is in his seventies, he still looks very strong due to proper maintenance.

Several girls from the Shen family followed behind Yang, bowed together, and congratulated Old Lady Luo on her longevity and good health.

"Niece-in-law, you are here."

Old Lady Luo smiled and stretched out her hand to Yang, who stepped forward and took it obediently, then sat down beside her.

It can be seen that Old Madam Luo is really happy today; even the wrinkles around her eyes look pleasing.

But it is also true that since the death of Old Master Luo, Luo Quanliang has been incompetent and useless, which has caused the Wenchang Marquisate in Jiangdu City to become worse and worse.

Old Madam Luo has always been strong-willed and was once highly praised by everyone. How could she bear being looked down upon when she fell to the bottom?

Fortunately, her grandson was very capable, which allowed her to enjoy the treatment of being the center of attention again before she was put into the coffin.

"Hey, Zhiyan, come here quickly and let me take a look."

Although Shen Zhiyan was unwilling in her heart, she still acted obediently on the surface, walked up to Old Lady Luo, bowed and said, "Hello, Auntie."

"Look at her. She changes a lot every year. Last year, she hadn't grown up yet, but this year she looks like a grown-up girl!"

Shen Zhiyan lowered her eyes with a smile and glanced sideways at Baozhu beside her. Baozhu immediately understood and walked forward holding a brown square box.

Shen Zhiyan took the wooden box and opened the lid. Inside was a pure white jade Guanyin. The jade was crystal clear without any impurities. One could tell at a glance that it was very expensive.

"This is a birthday gift from your niece to your aunt. I hope you won't dislike it."

"What is this kid saying? You are sincere, how can I dislike you?"

Old Madam Luo picked up a red envelope from the tray in the nanny's hand and handed it to Shen Zhiyan. Shen Zhiyan declined slightly, accepted the red envelope and left.

Shen Li glanced at Zi Yuan and motioned for her to present the birthday gift, but Zi Yuan lowered her head and was hesitant to step forward.

Ren Jiaorui snorted coldly and went straight past Shen Li to congratulate her on her birthday.

Shen Li felt something was wrong, so while no one was paying attention, she took Zi Yuan to the yard and found a secluded corner.

"Zi Yuan, what are you hiding from me?"

Shen Li has always been kind to Zi Yuan and Xing Ping, and has never been so cold to them.

Zi Yuan fell to her knees with a thud. Shen Li suddenly realized something and hurriedly opened the brocade box in Zi Yuan's hand.

There were many horizontal and vertical cuts on the rolled-up gold-thread embroidered centenary longevity picture, as if it had been damaged by a sharp object such as scissors.

Shen Li sneered, "Did you do that?"

Zi Yuan bent down and choked up, "I'm sorry, young lady. I'm sorry for you. I have my own reasons..."

"I don't have time to listen to your explanation right now!"

A surge of anger rose in Shen Li's heart, and he closed the brocade box with force.

The birthday gift was destroyed. She was in Luo Mansion at this moment. How could she find a suitable birthday gift to present to Old Madam Luo?

She represents the Shen family. Yang has always attached great importance to family traditions. If she loses her manners in such a public place, not only will she be laughed at, but the Shen family will also be criticized.

She paced back and forth anxiously, at a loss for what to do. She looked up suddenly and found a red figure looming in the pavilion high in the garden.

Glancing at Zi Yuan who was kneeling on the ground, she decided to go find Luo Cheng by herself.

Today, men and women were sitting together in broad daylight, so if she said a few words to the host Luo Cheng, it wouldn't give him any leverage.

"Get up first and wait for me here."

"Yes, girl."

She walked hurriedly along the lakeside for a while, then came to the pavilion and looked up into the distance.

There was a group of people gathered in the pavilion, all of them were young masters of wealthy families in Jiangdu City. No one knew what they were doing, but bursts of laughter could be heard occasionally.

Shen Li pulled a servant beside her and told him a few words. The servant walked up to the pavilion swiftly and leaned close to Luo Yan to whisper a few words.

Luo Cheng immediately turned around, and after searching for a moment, he found Shen Li standing under the pavilion.

Shen Beiqi was sitting at the stone table in the pavilion, playing chess with someone. The person opposite him changed one after another, but no one could beat him.

Sitting opposite him at this moment was the third prince Xiao Wencong.

Luo Cheng stood up and was about to leave, but someone said, "Luo Erlang, which girl came to look for you?"

Luo Cheng scolded in a low voice, "Go away, stop talking nonsense, and tarnish the reputation of a girl!"

When everyone heard that there was something exciting going on, they all turned around and looked towards the direction where Luo Yan was going.

Through the gaps between the crowd, Shen Beiqi accurately captured the familiar slender figure under the steps of the pavilion.

Luo Cheng took two steps at a time and stood in front of Shen Li in a short while. "What's wrong? What's the matter that you came to see me for?"

To suit the occasion, Shen Li wore a light red chiffon summer dress today, which made her skin look even whiter than jade. Standing next to Luo Cheng, who was dressed in red, the colors were inexplicably harmonious.

"Sir Shen, when playing chess, one must avoid being distracted." Xiao Wencong smiled, "You lose."

Shen Beiqi put the black chess piece in his hand back into the chess pot, "I am not as skilled as you, so I have to admit defeat."

He stood up from the stone table and walked to the side of the pavilion, his eyes falling on the young man and girl standing under the pavilion.

In the fragrant month of April, the garden is full of fresh green.

Butterflies were dancing gracefully, and tender green buds were sprouting among the dead lotus branches in the pond.

The girl looked anxious, her red lips slightly parted, and it was unknown what she was saying. The boy was dressed in a fiery red robe, with a red headband fluttering in the wind behind his high-tied black hair.

"The interest in intimacy has faded, the drunkard has become depressed, and you and I are no longer the same as we were in our youth." Xiao Wencong stood beside him and followed his gaze towards the two people under the pavilion.

His gaze seemed to penetrate the bodies of the two people, travel through the endless passage of time, and see his past self.

Shen Beiqi lowered his eyes.

Who says it isn't true? He is no longer the carefree and free-spirited boy he once was.

But she is in her youth.

Just like this fragrant day in April, spring has not yet ended, summer has arrived, and the colorful flowers are dazzling.