jdhmnovel Chapter 524: The Rich Have Wine and Meat, But the Poor Frozen to Death on the Road
Chapter 524: The Rich Have Wine and Meat, But the Poor Frozen to Death on the Road
Xiao Mengxi looked tired and didn't care: "Oh? Tell me about it."
Shen Jingyu was not in a hurry and said slowly: "The prince has reached the age to get married. I have a suitable candidate to recommend."
Xiao Mengxi was leaning on the beauty couch, and the maid beside her was carefully massaging her shoulders.
"I know you want to talk about your sister, the county princess. I think it was you who came up with the idea when Concubine Jing tried to persuade this princess."
Xiao Mengxi's attitude was unclear. She hated others plotting against her son.
These people are so annoying.
Shen Shuyi's face appeared in front of Xiao Mengxi's eyes, but she had to admit that this Changning County Lady was a capable person.
She likes capable people, and girls from ordinary families are mostly not worthy of her son.
She doesn't like the ones who are willing, and the ones she likes are of too high status. Come to think of it, Shen Shuyi is just right, and she has a strong affinity with her.
Shen Jingyu was a little surprised when she heard this. It seemed that this princess must have some abilities to be able to be favored until now.
"Yes, that was my suggestion. I wanted to establish a good relationship with the princess, so I made this suggestion."
Xiao Mengxi leaned on the couch, her posture lazy, her eyelids were not even open, and her expression still had a bit of charm: "Tell me about it."
"I heard that the young master's illness was caused by injuries and shocks in his childhood, so I thought that maybe someone could heal the young master's injuries."
"If the princess goes to investigate, she will probably know that the ghost doctor Mr. Liancheng is now in the capital, and has a close relationship with the Princess of Changning County. If Shen Shuyi marries the prince, she will definitely be able to persuade Mr. Liancheng to do his best. Soon, the young prince may be able to recover..."
After Shen Jingyu finished speaking, she kept staring at Xiao Mengxi's reaction.
This was the excuse she had thought of before she came. After all, ever since Huang Ying's parents were hanged outside the palace gates in the hall last time and Song Tingshan was accused, anyone who paid attention would have heard about this matter.
However, many people do not believe in Liancheng's medical skills, and think that Prince Song is just struggling to survive and is desperate to seek medical help from any source.
After all, even the many imperial physicians in the palace were unable to do it, so how could a wandering doctor be so miraculous?
But at the same time, there are also many people who hold the mentality of giving it a try, thinking it is better to believe it.
Xiao Mengxi slowly opened her eyes: "Liancheng?"
"Yes, this person is elusive and has superb medical skills. It is said that he can cure the dead. I think that even if the young master cannot be cured completely, he may see some improvement day by day..."
While Shen Jingyu was gazing at Xiao Mengxi's expression, she continued, "If Shen Shuyi could marry the prince, given her personality, she would always try her best to cure the prince's illness. Even if it cannot be cured, the prince's illness may turn around under such careful care..."
There was a hint of consideration in Xiao Mengxi's eyes. She didn't care about other things, but when it came to her own son, it was always different.
Ghost Doctor Liancheng, she had heard of this man.
It’s just that her son’s illness has been treated for more than ten years, and she has long been numb to all kinds of so-called miracle doctors.
At present, His Majesty has granted permission for the palace physician to regularly treat his son, and his condition is relatively stable.
Well, it's stable and there's no improvement at all.
Does this so-called ghost doctor Liancheng really have this ability?
As if seeing through Xiao Mengxi's thoughts, Shen Jingyu said again: "If it were an ordinary person, Mr. Liancheng might not be dedicated, but if it was Shen Shuyi who was indebted to him, he would definitely use all his life's learning."
Xiao Mengxi didn't answer. She looked coldly at Shen Jingyu, who looked like a ghost in front of her, and said in a cold voice: "Miss Shen makes him sound so amazing, but have you ever thought of asking this miracle doctor to heal your face?"
Shen Jingyu's face froze, as if a sore spot had been touched.
Xiao Mengxi stood up, walked to the window, pushed it open, and then she felt a little better.
Don't pretend she doesn't know, they just think her son is a fool.
But he wasn't born a fool.
She still remembers how he called her mother when he was a chubby boy.
He was such a smart kid back then, but now...
When Xiao Mengxi thought of this, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.
It would be fine if others laughed at her son, but Shen Jingyu had no right to do so.
She claims to be smart, but now isn't she even worse than her son?
Shen Jingyu lowered her eyes and said slowly: "The princess should know the relationship between me and Shen Shuyi. Maybe everything that this minister has gone through today is related to her. How could she let Mr. Liancheng treat this minister?"
Xiao Mengxi sneered and did not expose her lie.
So what if he is a miraculous doctor?
Everyone knows that some things can be cured and some cannot.
Just like her face, I'm afraid it will never be the same again.
Xiao Mengxi turned to look at her, and said in a low voice: "You and Shen Shuyi are enemies, so aren't you afraid that she will become my daughter-in-law and I can just use my power to deal with you."
If Shen Shuyi did a good job, she wouldn't mind helping her deal with those blind people.
But now it seems that Shen Shuyi is not a soft persimmon that can be bullied by anyone.
Shen Jingyu said obediently: "As long as the prince's illness is not a problem, it doesn't matter if this servant suffers a little. Besides, I believe that the princess will not embarrass me too much."
Xiao Mengxi sneered but didn't say anything else.
*
Three days later, the weather became colder and colder.
But in such cold weather, the number of people begging on the streets has not decreased, but increased instead.
Because there is no surplus food or charcoal at home, many people can only beg on the streets.
The number of vendors setting up stalls has also increased, not because it is easy to make money, but because expenses have increased.
But on this day, Shen Shuyi received an invitation from Princess Guining.
Zhao Xueqing also received the invitation, so she went to the Shen Mansion to find Shen Shuyi early in the morning.
"Did my cousin also receive the invitation?" Zhao Xueqing asked softly.
Shen Shuyi threw the invitation on the table. The big golden words "Plum Blossom Appreciation Banquet" were particularly eye-catching in the middle of the invitation.
Zhao Xueqing frowned and couldn't help but said, "The weather is abnormally cold right now, and the people are having a hard time. How can the princess hold such a useless banquet at this time?"
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were cold: "The rich are feasting and drinking, while the poor are freezing to death on the streets. Since ancient times, the poverty of the common people has nothing to do with the rich and powerful. This has been going on for a long time. Why are you so angry, cousin?"
Zhao Xueqing sighed, "It's just that I've seen many people with chapped cheeks from the cold along the way, and I can't help but feel indignant."
Zhao Xueqing didn't say anything more, but asked, "Cousin, are you planning to attend the banquet?"
Shen Shuyi curled the corners of his lips: "Go, of course I have to go. This is a Hongmen Banquet specially prepared for me, how can I let them down?"
Zhao Xueqing said with concern: "I will accompany you, and then there will be someone who can help you."
Shen Shuyi felt warm in his heart: "I'll have to trouble my cousin to find out for me who else has been invited."
"Don't worry." Zhao Xueqing nodded solemnly.