Chapter 35 Shen Hua is Polite, but Not Much (Additional Update)

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Cui Yun has always indulged Cui Rong, let alone Shen Hua's request, which is not excessive. Since the boxes have been moved, these precious flowers don't make much difference.

Therefore, Ji Qing received another glance.

Pick! He'll go pick them right away!

Ji Qing even had a bad premonition that with Miss Shen around, the journey back to Shengjing would not be peaceful.

Seeing him picking flowers, Shen Hua was finally satisfied and walked out, but after a few steps, she stopped again.

She instructed worriedly, "Remember to be careful when picking, the petals should be whole."

Ji Qing: "Miss Shen, what if they get torn or damaged?"

"It affects the appearance."

"But they're just for making tea."

Shen Hua: "But I won't be happy drinking it."

Ji Qing: ...Fine!

He's someone who handles knives and swords, how can his hands be gentle? He pondered for a moment but before he could speak, he heard Cui Yun speak lightly.

"Hurry up."

Ji Qing quickly complied, "Master. Rest assured, I'll handle it."

Along the curving corridor, Shen Hua walked very slowly.

She grew up in the Shen Residence since childhood; every flower, tree, and blade of grass here held all her memories. Her thoughts drifted into emptiness. It was as if distant and ethereal conversations echoed in her ears.

— Yangyang, you're a year older, why haven't you grown? In a few years, even Zhui might catch up with you.

— If you call me short again, I'll tell Mama you hit me, and let her give you a harsh beating!

— Hey! You ungrateful little thing, when have I ever hit you? You have the nerve to say such things. Why do you always think of tattling when something happens?

— I'm not only going to tattle, but I'll also tell Mama you like Sister Xiao. Hmph, just wait, I won't let her become my sister-in-law!

Back then, it made Shen Zhi's face alternate between blue and red in anger.

Good ones, bad ones...all past.

But these memories were etched deep into her bones.

The shine in her deep, bright eyes dimmed, Shen Hua lowered her head, her fingers tightly twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes slightly red.

She really disliked Shen Zhi.

So, whenever she thought of him, she wanted to cry.

Cui Yun walked by her side, but kept to the rules, maintaining a distance of one chi between them.

Behind them came the pleas of Housekeeper Wu and the old woman.

"Young master, the servant announced beforehand; it was the housekeeper who said you weren't seeing guests."

Housekeeper Wu, with an exposed patch on his head, knelt on the ground comically.

"If you had informed me of the visitor's identity, how could I say not to see him?"

The old woman retorted awkwardly: "I wished to, but there wasn't time. That young master was polite, who knew he'd break in afterward."

Shen Qu didn't want to hear these arguments anymore.

His head felt like it was going to explode.

"Shut up!"

He shouted.

Every issue, every event, had left him exhausted.

Yet, he could only watch helplessly as Shen Hua was taken away. He even had to be thankful that Cui Yun hadn't punished him.

Indeed, power is a good thing.

Whatever was said afterward, Shen Hua couldn't hear clearly. But just because of this, she suddenly felt a sense of joy.

The little girl turned to look at the silent, composed Cui Yun.

"Since you can break in, why report first?"

Shen Hua was polite, but not overly so.

For someone like Shen Qu, with Cui Yun's noble status, why bother saving face?

Cui Yun accepted her scrutiny and spoke with an old-fashioned tone: "Without rules, nothing can be achieved."

Shen Hua: ...But your subordinates are more arrogant than I am!

If it weren't for Cui Yun's orders, would Ji Qing dare act this way?

Shen Hua's expression toward Cui Yun turned peculiar.

The Marquis of Shengjing, a big figure she had never encountered. Someone like that, could he be even scarier than Shen Qu?

But Cui Yun was more pleasing to the eye than Shen Qu, so he shouldn't be a sinister and cunning person.

Right, he had saved her several times.

Shen Hua made an indifferent 'oh'. Her words could infuriate, but could also exalt Cui Yun to the heavens.

"Marquis, you are wise, with courtesy before force, so no fault can be found in you."

Cui Yun: ...

No, he was just accustomed to playing the gentleman.

A crowd had gathered at the entrance of the Shen Residence.

"What's happening at the Shen Family again?"

"Mrs. Shen just went to the government office, and immediately after, Master Shen, in his role as Family Head, dismissed this second wife on behalf of his father?"

It was no wonder they doubted; there were simply too many boxes being carried by the servants at the entrance.

"Master Shen is truly undignified, a stepchild being so unruly?"

Yet, no one stood up for Mrs. Shen Xue.

They also had children, and if the family was well-off, they'd want to raise them with the best food and drink, and if poor, they'd tighten their belts to make sure their children were fed. But Mrs. Shen Xue's scheming against her stepdaughter was truly despised.

Calling her devoid of conscience was putting it mildly.

Someone even chuckled, "The Dong Family can't escape a prison sentence, but the coffin at their door is still placed there."

Amidst the laughter, they saw the usually spoiled Shen Hua, with a face dry with blood stains, appear before their eyes.

The once pristine and expensive mink fur was now dusty and even stained with blood on the front.

The little girl staggered with each step, and soon Yicui, dressed as a maid, rushed forward to support her.

The crowd watched in silence, as if seeing Shen Hua escape from calamity.

If they remembered correctly, a few moments ago she was shining brilliantly at the government office. So, just because of her righteousness, she was beaten into such a state by the stepson?

Their gaze towards Shen Hua was filled with indignation and sympathy.

Proud Shen Hua: No no no, it's not what you think!!!

Just as she was about to explain, she heard a sobbing voice behind her: "Lady."

Aunt Liu hurried up. Her trembling fingers touched the unbearable state of Shen Hua's face.

Shen Yangyang loved beauty dearly, even her little Zhui'er knew. Among ten sentences, one would always mention Shen Hua.

— Aunt, today I secretly saw sister holding a copper mirror admiring herself. Don't tell anyone, lest she gets angry later.

"For the young master to injure you like this? So cruel-hearted! He intends to destroy the true bloodline of the main house as well. Back then, neither the master nor the madam could bear to see you suffer even a single scrape."

The madam she's referring to was naturally Shen Hua's biological mother, Ms. Shen Chun.

Aunt Liu suddenly knelt, unable to stop crying: "Thanks to you, lady, for the matter of Zhui'er."

Cui Yun didn't have the patience for this sobbing scene. He frowned, intent on getting onto the carriage first, but at that moment, Shen Hua, who was a mere measure away, looked like she might faint at any moment.

Having forgotten to wash her face, Shen Hua was ready to give Shen Qu another big gift.

She choked and said.

"I know my stepbrother won't tolerate me."

Cui Yun paused in his steps, looking at Shen Hua expressionlessly.

The onlookers' eyes were sharp and intense.

"Miss Shen, are you planning to leave home because you're being mistreated?"

Shen Hua's wet eyes were slightly red, her nose was also red, looking extremely pitiable. Her voice was innocent yet sorrowful.

"It was because I angered my stepbrother that I was kicked out."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was furious with indignation for Shen Hua, while Shen Hua heard a soft laugh escape from Cui Yun's lips.

Shen Hua: ???

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