allonlinenovel Chapter 189 Surrender
Chapter 189 Surrender
After sending Shen Qinghuan away, Shen Shuyi has been studying pharmacology.
During this period of time, she found answers to many things that she didn't understand in Liancheng's book. With the foundation from her previous life, she now feels more confident.
Her brother's illness could not be cured simply by taking medicine, and she was not capable of acupuncture or surgery. But before convincing Liancheng, she could help her brother improve his physical condition.
Shen Shuyi pondered the recipe for a while and felt that it was still a little short of perfection. He thought that when he had time in the next two days, he would go to Liancheng to look for the answer in the book.
Not long after, Feicui came in from outside and said in a gentle voice, "Miss, Hongying wants to see you."
Shen Shuyi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, feeling that she came faster than expected.
Moreover, although it was late at night, she dared to visit Qin Xuerong late at night and risk being discovered. She must have been pressed hard by Zhiyuan.
"Let her in." Shen Shuyi put on a coat, stood up and walked out.
Not long after, Hongying hurried in. When she saw Shen Shuyi, she immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Second Miss, save me!"
Shen Shuyi lowered his eyes and looked at her, and said softly: "Where did you get this from?"
Hongying looked around and saw that there were only two of Shen Shuyi's trusted maids. She gritted her teeth and choked up, "Second Miss, you don't know that after the monk Zhiyuan was kicked out, he became poor and destitute. I don't know why he thought of me and came to my house again and again!"
Hongying was indeed filled with hatred in her heart. Originally, she had thought that if Zhiyuan could become successful, it might be a way out for her.
But she didn't expect that in just a few days, one hundred taels of silver were squandered by him!
A Buddhist disciple who only thinks about drinking and having sex all day long!
The money she had saved with great effort was gone just like that...
If it were just that, it would be fine, but I didn't expect Zhiyuan to be so greedy. After tasting the sweetness the first time, he came to me again today.
She said all the nice things he said, but he remained unmoved and only said one thing: he wanted money!
If he has no money, he will go to his wife!
She really had no choice but to bite the bullet and give him another thirty taels.
But she was still cautious. After Zhiyuan took the silver and left, she couldn't help but follow him for a while. As a result, she saw him go straight into a brothel, not only spending money lavishly, but also gambling with others.
But in the blink of an eye, he owed another one hundred taels of silver, and even wrote a receipt!
She was not a fool, so she naturally knew who would pay for the money in the end. So this time, she couldn't help but stay up late at night, thinking about asking Shen Shuyi for help.
"According to what you said, we can report it to the authorities. As long as the authorities arrest the person, Zhiyuan will not be able to threaten you anymore." Shen Shuyi held the teacup and spoke in a calm voice, looking as if it had nothing to do with him.
Hongying was a little anxious, and choked up, "Second Miss! You know, I want to report it to the police, but if I do, Zhiyuan will say a few nonsense words, and my innocence will be ruined!"
Shen Shuyi said nothing and continued to drink his tea leisurely.
The room was eerily quiet, and outside the window it was pitch black, with only the sound of the wind rustling and shaking the branches.
Hongying gritted her teeth, looked at Shen Shuyi with red eyes and said: "As long as the Second Miss is willing to help me, Hongying will be yours in the future. Whatever you ask me to do, I will listen to you!"
Shen Shuyi chuckled and said calmly: "But I don't trust you."
Hongying was stunned for a moment and looked at her in surprise.
Shen Shuyi said again: "Why should I trust someone who once betrayed me? Besides, I have my own confidants. Since I returned home, without you doing anything, my life has been getting better day by day. Why should I take this risk?"
Hongying probably never expected that Shen Shuyi would leave her as a chess piece unused, so she couldn't help but get anxious.
"Second Miss, I will stay in Ruixue Court and will be able to help you in some way in the future! I know I am of little use, but...but... maybe you will be able to use me someday."
Shen Shuyi put down the teacup and said calmly: "If you want me to help you, that's fine. I just happen to have something for you to do."
Hearing this, Hongying's eyes brightened a little, and the next moment, she almost cried.
"Miss Second, what do you want me to do? Just tell me, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!" Hongying knocked her head loudly, as if she had finally grabbed a life-saving straw.
Shen Shuyi turned to look at Jinzhu and whispered, "Bring the things here."
"Yes."
Not long after, Jinzhu came back with a bundle in her hands. The bundle contained two pairs of men's shoes, several letters, a pair of knee pads, a headband, and a Buddhist scripture.
After seeing this, Hongying was stunned and didn't understand Shen Shuyi's intention for a moment.
Shen Shuyi waved to her. Hongying stepped forward and Shen Shuyi whispered instructions for a while. Hongying nodded, a hint of uneasiness flashed in her eyes. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice: "Second Miss, rest assured, I will not let you down."
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The next day, the sky was slightly dark.
Shen Shuyi came back a little late because he went to Liancheng. After listening to the kitchen manager's report on the banquet, he took a bath and leaned on the couch to read a book.
Liancheng was in high spirits today, probably because the painter was finally about to paint the Lianqiao that he remembered.
Shen Shuyi took this opportunity to ask a few questions while holding the prescription. Although Lian Cheng was cursing at her, he did give her some advice, so Shen Shuyi was in a good mood.
On the other side, Shen Jingchuan came back from drinking with his colleagues today and was a little tipsy.
After half a month of hard work, the Chai family finally arranged the marriage with Princess Anle as they wished. Everything was as Shen Shuyi and Shen Shuhan expected, so he was quite happy.
The moon is dim and the autumn wind is a little chilly.
Just as Shen Jingchuan was walking into the courtyard, a slender figure holding a bundle in her arms bumped into him.
"Ah~!" Hongying was looking around vigilantly and didn't pay attention to the road ahead.
With this collision, the bag in his hand fell and the things inside were scattered all over the floor.
"You're in such a panic! How disgraceful!" Shen Jingchuan staggered after being knocked to the ground, frowning and shouting angrily.
Hongying seemed to have just come to her senses. When she saw Shen Jingchuan, a trace of panic flashed across her eyes. She swallowed and lowered her head and said, "Greetings, Master!"
Hongying hurriedly lowered her head, then hurriedly picked up the things that fell on the ground and stuffed them into her bag.
Shen Jingchuan frowned as he watched her movements, and said in a deep voice: "Which courtyard are you from? What's in your bag?"
"I...I was thinking of sending some things to my family!" Hongying's throat tightened and she tried to remain calm.
Shen Jingchuan glanced at the things in her hands. Most of them were letters, shoes, knee pads and other items. In addition, there were two scattered Buddhist scriptures that were particularly eye-catching.
He was about to ask more questions, but Hongying had already picked up everything, and then lowered her head and said hurriedly, "I'll take my leave."
After she finished speaking, without even waiting for Shen Jingchuan to speak, Hongying retreated with the things in her arms. Her steps were a little flustered. From beginning to end, she kept her head down and did not dare to look at Shen Jingchuan again.