Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 209 Visiting the Shen Residence

Shen Zhenzhu embroidered the garment with utter concentration, as if the world consisted solely of her and her needle and thread. Time slipped by as her fingers weaved through the fabric, each stitch imbued with delicate emotion. Mrs. Shen was equally engrossed, both of them lost in the joy of embroidery.

Time flies by in the busy world, and before they knew it, over an hour had passed. As lunchtime neared, Shen Zhenzhu and Madam Shen finally put down their embroidery and gently stretched. Their shoulders were a little stiff from the long hours of embroidery, but their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

The maids beside them were quick to step forward and gently massage their shoulders and backs to relieve their fatigue. Shen Zhenzhu and Madam Shen smiled gratefully, enjoying this thoughtful service.

At this moment, Shen An happily ran in from outside. He was out of breath, and his forehead was covered with sweat. Seeing this, Mrs. Shen beckoned Shen An to sit down and gently scolded him, "An'er, run slower next time. You're sweating profusely. What if you catch a cold?"

Shen An gulped down a mouthful of water, then replied with a smile: "Okay, mother, I know, I will pay attention next time!" He blinked mischievously, as if he didn't care about his reckless behavior.

Soon, a maid came to report: "Madam, Master, Miss, lunch is already served in the front hall. Please move forward."

Hearing this, Mrs. Shen nodded slightly and stood up gracefully. Shen Zhenzhu and Shen An held Mrs. Shen's hands on either side, and they walked out of the yard and went to the front hall together.

When they arrived at the front hall, chatting and laughing, they found Shen Yizhi already sitting in the front hall waiting for them. When Shen Yizhi saw them coming, a warm smile appeared on his face.

Shen Zhenzhu and Shen An released Madam Shen's hands, then bowed to Shen Yizhi with a smile and said, "Greetings to Daddy!"

Shen Yizhi nodded slightly and said, "Get up quickly! Sit down." Then he stood up and sat down facing Mrs. Shen. Shen Zhenzhu and Shen An sat down next to Shen Yizhi and Mrs. Shen respectively.

After sitting down, they started to eat their sumptuous lunch.

During this period, Shen Zhenzhu mentioned intentionally or unintentionally that she wanted to travel, and expressed her envy of those who could travel around the world, broaden their horizons and make new friends.

After hearing this, Shen Yizhi nodded and said, "Pearl, you want to travel and broaden your horizons, which is a good thing, but you can only stay somewhere close to Chang'an so that we can take care of you."

However, Mrs. Shen frowned, shook her head and said, "Zhenzhu, although these years are peaceful, bandits are rampant. As a girl, it is better for you not to go out, otherwise your mother will always be worried about you." She was worried that her daughter would encounter danger and was unwilling to let her leave Chang'an.

Shen Zhenzhu retorted somewhat gloomily: "But, father and mother, look at Lin Zhi, doesn't she often travel with Doctor Gongsun? I haven't seen her encounter any problems. Am I so unlucky that I would be targeted by bandits?" She believed that she should be free to travel like Lin Zhi and should not be subject to too many restrictions.

Mrs. Shen slapped the corner of the table and said "Pooh, pooh, pooh" three times, "Child, you should be more careful with your words!" She felt that Shen Zhenzhu's words were too risky and did not want to put her in danger.

In the end, Shen Zhenzhu had no choice but to give up. However, she remembered Dugu Jingyao's promise to ask the King of Yunnan to visit her and mention taking her to Yunnan. She kept praying in her heart that this would come true.

After dinner, everyone returned to their own courtyards to rest. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was almost Weishi (1 to 3 pm), when a guest suddenly came to visit.

When the servant at the door heard the other party's identity, he immediately became enthusiastic, hurriedly led the person into the mansion, and sent other servants to report to Shen Yizhi.

At this time, Shen Yizhi was busy handling official business in the study. When he heard someone knocking on the door, he said without raising his head, "Come in!"

The servant cautiously opened the door, walked into the room with his head bowed, and after bowing respectfully, he said with some excitement and agitation, "Master, a distinguished guest has arrived."

Although Shen Yizhi was focused on the matter at hand, he keenly noticed that the servant used the word "distinguished guest" to describe the visitor. He paused slightly, but still did not look up. He just asked calmly, "Who is visiting?"

The servant again replied respectfully, "Master, the man said he was the King of Yunnan." After a brief pause, he added, "The King of Yunnan was accompanied by two young women."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yizhi thought to himself: Why is the King of Yunnan here? Two girls, they must be two princesses! So he finally raised his head and said, "Oh? It's the King of Yunnan? Quickly take me there."

Shen Yi stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the front hall. Because the King of Yunnan had arrived, he couldn't help but quicken his pace, as if there was a wind under his feet.

The servant saw Shen Yizhi's pace getting faster and faster, and hurried to catch up, even a little unable to keep up with the rhythm.

When they were almost at the front hall, Shen Yizhi suddenly said, "By the way, send someone to tell the Madam, the Young Miss, and the Young Master to come out to greet the guests."

The servant reacted very quickly and said respectfully, "Yes, sir, I will go right away!"

Because Shen Yizhi walked very fast and was a little out of breath, he took a deep breath outside to steady his breathing, put on a decent smile, and then entered the front hall.

He walked in gracefully, bowed with a smile, and said, "Your humble servant greets the King of Yunnan and the two princesses."

Dugu Xin also smiled and said, "Hurry up, hurry up, don't be so formal." Hearing this, Shen Yizhi stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Shen Yi walked straight to his seat and sat down, then said, "I'm so sorry, Your Majesty, and the two princesses, I've kept you waiting for so long."

Dugu Xin waved his hand and said, "Oh, it's okay. After all, we didn't send a visiting card in advance before coming to bother you. It was our negligence."

Shen Yizhi said, "It is a great honor for our family to have the prince and princess come to our house."

Dugu Xin was quite impressed by Shen Yizhi's words, so he laughed out loud, "Hahaha, Lord Shen, you are exaggerating. How can it be that exaggerated?" Then he asked, "By the way, Lord Shen, where is your wife?"

Shen Yi said directly: "They should be in the backyard. I have already sent someone to call them."

Dugu Xin said with an expression of "I see". "Oh, well, Lord Shen doesn't know that my eldest daughter and your daughter got along very well. I am very happy. This way, if my Yao'er marries me in the future, at least I won't be alone."