Chapter 18 I’m disgusted by what you said

In order to show his filial piety, Shen Qu specially set up the Qiqi Zhai. Every seventh day, he offered wine and food as a memorial service and chanted sutras to exorcise spirits. This could be done seven times before and after.

He also gained some good reputation as he wished.

Shen Hua didn't want to see hypocritical people, so on the day of the banquet, she carried the bamboo basket and went out.

Inside the bamboo basket were the scriptures she had copied these days. She planned to burn them to commemorate the souls of the deceased.

According to the custom of Fengzhou City, one was not allowed to go to the grave for the first seven days. Shen Hua simply went to the outskirts of the road. That was the place Shen Wei had to pass when he went out of Fengzhou City to do business.

Wanting to leave early and come back early, she didn't take Yicui with her this time.

The carriage traveled very steadily.

She sat feeling dizzy for a long time before getting off the carriage with her skirt in hand.

The air in the suburbs was fresh, and there was a slight smile on Shen Hua's lips. She turned around and told the driver: "I remember that there is a peach cake within ten miles of the main road. The shop sells peach cakes in the open air. Dad likes to eat that bite. Hurry up. Go and buy it quickly.”

The coachman hesitated and did not dare to leave Shen Hua alone: ​​"My wife must have someone by her side to take care of her."

Shen Hua glanced at the girl who was holding the horse a few feet behind her and peeping her head.

She pointed her finger: "Nothing, I know Madam Zheng Sanniang."

There were few people in the suburbs. She looked around, found an open space and squatted down. The fire was ready. Soon the fire flickered.

"Hey, Shen Hua."

The woman with her arms crossed behind her muffled a sigh of relief.

Shen Hua didn't stand up in a hurry. She just looked at the rice paper that was stained with ashes.

The anxious and restless heart was gradually calmed down by the crackling sound of the fire.

"Miss Mi, what do you want to do by following me all the way?"

Zheng Qianyu said angrily: "Did you know that Chu He is now engaged to the Zhou family. Zhou Zhizhi showed off very much at the engagement banquet. Who knows now that she will be a scholar in the future? Well, let her pretend."

In Fengzhou City, she disliked Shen Hua the most, followed by Zhou Zhizhi.

If Shen Hua is a sickly and pretentious flower of wealth, then Zhou Zhizhi is an arty little white lotus.

Even Xiao Bailian made her feel sicker than Shen Hua sometimes.

Is the scholar He Chu blind?

She! Zheng Qianyu! Isn’t she more decent than Zhou Zhizhi and more suitable to marry into the family?

"Shen Hua, Zhou Zhizhi and you have always been at odds with each other. How can you swallow your breath when you see the two of them changing their gender ties?"

Shen Hua couldn't swallow it.

As long as she wanted to, she could ruin the He family, but she didn't.

He Chu looks like a villain, and He's mother is playful and shrewd. Maybe there will be no estrangement after Zhou Zhizhi has been married for a year and a half, but He Churuo is still holding back despite being a scholar?

Is Zhou Zhizhi, who thinks she wants to be the queen of people’s education, happy?

Zhou Zhizhi does not touch Yangchun Shui, and He's mother does all the menial work in the He family, such as cooking, boiling water and sweeping the floor. How can Mother He not complain in the long run?

The He family's life may be chaotic.

"This is a blessing from God."

Under Zheng Qianyu's expectation, Shen Hua pulled out a slender finger. Her eyebrows finally had the childishness that a fourteen-year-old girl should have.

"In terms of looks, I, you, and finally Zhou Zhizhi."

When Zheng Qianyu heard this, it was okay. He immediately turned his face and said, "Is that wrong? Am I not the one in the front?"

"Don't interrupt!"

When Zheng Qianyu saw this, he also took a step back.

"Okay, okay, Zhou Zhizhi and Xiao Bailian will be the last ones."

So, Shen Hua pulled out another finger.

"When it comes to knowledge, I, you, and finally Zhou Zhizhi."

Zheng Qianyu can be self-conscious about appearance, but knowledge... She cleared her throat guiltily.

"This is biased. You have the nerve to say that Zhou Zhizhi's ancestor was an official. She studied since she was a child. If I remember correctly, you were so willful that you could not get rid of five wives."

Shen Hua covered her chest and asked as calmly as possible: "Are you going to be compared?"

"How is that possible!"

So, Shen Hua pulled out a finger again under Zheng Qianyu's expectant gaze.

"In terms of family background, I, you, Zhou Zhizhi."

Zheng Qianyu nodded heavily.

The Shen family has a lot of money, and the Zheng family has more rice than they can eat in a lifetime! And what does Zhou Zhizhi have?

Finally, Shen Hua raised her little finger again.

"As for my temperament, I am gentle and virtuous. You have many minor flaws but none of them. As for Zhou Zhizhi, it's hard to say."

This matter-of-fact tone made Zheng Qianyu choke.

Meek and virtuous? Is it you Shen Hua?

Also, why do you mean she has so many little problems?

Sure enough, she had a reason to hate Shen Hua.

Under the light, Shen Hua's thick eyelashes cast a shadow. She was afraid of the cold, so she wrapped herself into a ball before going out. The plush mink fur cloak was glossy, thick and heavy.

Shen Hua's calves were so heavy that she trembled, and her voice became hollow: "If a person who is not as good looking, knowledgeable, family, or as good as you or me marries into the He family, not only will I not stop them, but I will also congratulate them on their marriage. It is better than harming others."

Zheng Qianyu's pupils shrank sharply and he took a big step back.

Shen Hua:……

She didn't want to blackmail anyone today!

Zheng Qianyu struggled: "But I can't watch He Xiucai finally escape from your fire and jump into the fire again."

Shen Hua·Hai Huo:……

She locked her eyes tightly on Zheng Qianyu: "Do you like He Chu?"

"Do you really think He Chu is a fragrant steamed bun?"

"He's mother is strong and has only one son, but He Chu has no independent opinion and blindly follows him. Even though he is a scholar, he is also at the bottom of the list. Is there anything worthy of your favor?"

"Seeing that my first wife was in trouble, she rushed to break off the engagement on the day my father was buried. This shows that she is seeking power and following the trend."

Zheng Qianyu frowned and was busy defending his sweetheart.

"He had to do it because of his mother's orders. Mr. He has always been filial."

Zheng Qianyu blushed, but did not hesitate: "He is a gentle and considerate man that I have ever seen, but I have to say it first. Before this, I have never been despicable and shameless in your corner."

However, she wanted to pry Zhou Zhizhi!!!

Zheng Qianyu's heartbeat was pounding, and bright colors popped up in his eyes.

Shen Hua:……

She was so ridiculous that she almost couldn't breathe.

Seeing that her expression was wrong, Zheng Qianyu stepped forward hesitantly.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Shen Hua: "I want to vomit."

"What's wrong with this? Just bear with it and I'll help you to the side."

Shen Hua didn't move, but raised her eyes faintly.

"I'm disgusted by what you said."

Zheng Qianyu:!!! If you don’t choke me, will I die?

She turned around and left angrily.

"etc."

Shen Hua frowned in discomfort, sighed sadly, and said inadvertently: "I have been going smoothly for many years."

"speak English"

"……Thirsty."

"I'm really good at summoning people. You think I'm a slave of the Shen Mansion!" Zheng Qianyu muttered, but still went to get the water bag without thinking.

Zheng Qianyu shook her head and found nothing. She shrugged.

"No, just bear with it. I'm leaving."

Shen Hua raised her eyes and saw that the sky was clear and blue.

"I never thought I would end up in this situation."

Zheng Qianyu:......

Shen Hua was lifeless and dying: "If I am guilty, please let Empress Sanqing punish me instead of some people who just die without saving me."

Zheng Qianyu:...Who are you trying to eliminate?

Isn’t it just water?

She goes looking for it!!!

I've been busy these past two days and haven't read the comments in time. Thank you all for pointing out typos. I've corrected all the typos I saw.

By the way, Yangyang and Cui Xiaoyun will meet for the first time tomorrow.
Chapter completed!