Chapter 120: Choice

  Chapter 120: Choice

  The room fell silent for a moment. Chao Sheng didn't speak and his uncle also remained silent. Xiao Shun and Li Aunt exchanged a glance.

  This is one thing they have in common.

  Chao Sheng is also not a frivolous person, her uncle doesn't talk much, but he looks at people with sincerity.

  "Have some tea, have some tea."

  The tide quietly sized up this uncle -

  He sat up straight, poured tea with a steady hand and didn't make any loud noises while drinking.

  Someone outside asked: "Is Shun Ge here?"

  Xiao Shun's face suddenly broke into a smile as he stood up.

  The incoming tide of people also recognized the person in charge of procurement, who was also a capable person - unfortunately, neither ability nor prestige were sufficient, and everything wanted to be involved, not very popular.

  This person has been idle for a day or two, how come he suddenly comes over today? And at this time?

  Xiao Shun didn't go out to greet him, and the man had already come in. He took a glance around the room and saw that there were people inside, so he put on a fake smile and asked: "Hey? Got guests? What should I call you?"

  "This is Miss Chao's uncle."

  "Ah," the man's eyes narrowed slightly, but it was clear that his expression wasn't one of surprise.

  He must have known before he came in, this is a rhetorical question.

  Li Aunt and Xiao Shun suddenly became vigilant. As for Chao Sheng, she didn't think about these things at all now.

  "This is a good thing for relatives to meet." The man smiled and his eyes rolled around, shifting from Chao Sheng's body to Uncle's body, and then back to Chao Sheng's body again. This kind of sizing up had an unclear meaning, which made people feel uncomfortable.

  Xiao Shun thought, fortunately those silver coins had been collected, otherwise this person would have even more absurd things to say.

  "Look, I'm confused. Director Qi is not here, and this person's coming and going is not convenient for you to manage either. So, I'll take this gentleman outside to sit and rest for a while. It's getting late, and we can have dinner too. I wonder, sir... what brings you here today?"

  Xiao Shun's heart skipped a beat, but before he could interrupt, Chao Sheng's uncle said: "I want to bail out Chao Sheng."

  That man's eyes snapped open, and he came back to himself with a chuckle: "Hey, this is great! Shun Ge, don't you think?"

  Xiao Shun's face smiled but his heart didn't: "As Bai Ge said, it's naturally a good thing. However, since Qi is not here and Wang Ye hasn't returned yet, we can't make any decisions on this matter."

  "Xing Bai's eyebrow arched: 'Shun Ge, this is where you're wrong. Although General Qi is not around, but as for the Wang Fei, you should at least go and report to her. When it comes to internal affairs of the palace, isn't it up to Wang Fei to decide?'"

  This thing is going to be bad.

  Xiao Shun didn't know what Bai's surname was thinking, but now it's related to the princess -

  The princess would still be lenient and kind to the tide, wouldn't she?

  Auntie Li said: "Bai Guanshi, Chao Sheng is a person from the palace."

  "Look at what Auntie said, how could I not know? But isn't Miss Chao's name also on the list of names in the mansion now?"

  Chao Sheng pursed his lips tightly and didn't say a word.

  Whether she goes out or not is no longer her own choice now.

  A man with the surname Bai called out to an old woman: "Go and pass on a message, the people from Chao Sheng's family have arrived, they want to ransom her out. Ask Qin He's wife what Princess Wang means by this."

  Auntie Li's expression didn't change, she gave Xiao Shun a signal with her eyes.

  But Xiao Shun took a step forward, and the one with the surname Bai blocked his way: "Shun, don't go, it's just right, I have something to discuss with you here."

  Xiao Shun was no longer polite: "What could Bai Guan Shi have to discuss with me?"

  This tone is self-deprecating, acknowledging that one's own status is not as good as the other party. However, with Bai Guan's recent behavior, he hasn't been able to grasp even a bit of proper business, and Xiao Shun's words here are not so polite anymore.

  "Look what Shun Ge said, it must be something important. I came over earlier to look for you, there's something going on at the Wang Fei's place and they need to ask you some questions. Come on, let's go with me."

  Mr. Wen's calculations had already been guessed by Aunt Li in several ways.

  Xiao Shun couldn't get away from it, so Aunt Li came out of the house and sent someone to spread the news.

  The fourth prince should be in the Ministry of Works at this time, and it's not too late for him to come and go.

  Madam Wen had Xiao Shun arrested, but she couldn't keep an eye on everyone in the entire mansion, could she?

  The old woman who went to deliver the message came back and said with a humble expression: "The princess asks Miss Chongsheng to go over for questioning."

  Aunt Li grasped Chao Sheng's hand and gave it a slight squeeze. Chao Sheng looked at her and his eyes silently told her to set her mind at ease.

  Chao Sheng's uncle stood up, and Bai Guanshi smiled in a way that made people feel annoyed: "Hey, the princess only passed on Chao Sheng's niece, this one can't enter the inner courtyard——Don't worry, our princess is a first-rate charitable person, Chao Sheng's niece is... heh heh..."

  "Uncle, wait for me here," said Chao Sheng in a low voice.

  What is Princess Wang doing?

  Chao Sheng had no bottom line in her heart, but she was not afraid.

  It's really strange, just a stranger, and they didn't even exchange many words, but somehow she felt completely at ease.

  She hadn't thought about her identity issue at all just now, and had no time to worry that she might reveal her true nature.

  She just felt a sour heart.

  She was so sour that even she herself didn't understand the reason.

  It's like seeing a relative - but this person is not her relative.

  But what's this feeling in my heart?

  Just like a boat that has been drifting in the sea for a long time, finally saw the distant shore in front.

  Although I don't know what's on the shore, my heart feels at ease all of a sudden.

  Her uncle.

  Her loved ones.

  She has roots in this world and things she cares about.

  As soon as he entered the main courtyard, Man'er and several maids were standing under the corridor outside the door. Man'er smiled and came up to him, saying in a low voice, "Chao Sheng, someone really has come to your house? This is indeed good news!"

  Chao Sheng didn't take to heart the unpleasantness with Man Er at this moment, and nodded towards her. Someone had responded, then lifted the curtain to let her in.

  Mr. Wen sat in the first chair on the left and smiled: "I heard that someone has come to your home?"

  Chao Sheng had met Li before and respectfully said: "The queen's words are my uncle, I heard the news about me and came to find me on purpose."

  Mr. Wen said to Qin He beside him, "This is a good thing. I only heard that the family members were all lost, who knew that they could find them again today. What does your uncle do for a living? Where does he live?"

  Chao Sheng didn't know what his uncle did for a living, so he just said he wasn't clear. As for where their family originally lived, it must have been written on the household registration records at the yamen, and now Madame Wen was asking about this only to show her warmth and closeness.

  "It just so happens that I have something to discuss with you too, which I had been wanting to ask for a while now. And it coincides perfectly with today's matter. Your uncle has also arrived, and he happened to arrive at the right time."

  "Wen paused for a moment, still with a smile: 'You also know that our mansion has few people and the inner house is quiet... I think you're usually good, born well, handy, and have served by Prince Wang's side for several years... knowing cold and heat, knowing roots and bottom...'"

  Chao Sheng already knew what Wen Shi was going to say, she lowered her head and remained silent.

  Mr. Wen still said those words: "I did have the intention of promoting you... I don't know what you mean by yourself?"

  Chao Sheng didn't say anything.

  Qin He smiled and said, "The princess asked this question, but Cao Sheng's face is thin, how can he speak up for himself? It just so happens that Cao Sheng's uncle has arrived, doesn't he? This kind of thing, we should ask the opinion of his elders before proceeding."

  "It's indeed what you said, I was negligent, then let's send someone to ask - who should go?"

  These two masters and servants sang in harmony, and Cao Mingming clearly knew what kind of idea Wen's family was playing.

  Qin He said: "In my opinion, let Gu's mother and Bai take care of it. Gu's mother is thoughtful and speaks reasonably."

  Chao Sheng raised her head and said: "In response to Wang Fei's words, my uncle came today to redeem me."

  Mr. Wen said in surprise: "Actually for this? Hmm... This is also a common human feeling..."

  Mr. Wen seems to be really unaware of this matter, didn't Bai Guan's people come and tell him about it?

  Qin He said: "Tide Sheng's daughter is really lucky, these two happy events have come together, this side will have great luck, and the family members have also arrived."

  "Who says it isn't... but then again..."

  She took a glance at Chao Sheng.

  Chao Sheng wore a pale pink jacket with a jade-colored skirt, and around her waist was tied a light green silk sash. She stood quietly, looking like a painting.

  Wen Shi quickly withdrew his gaze and asked in a gentle tone: "Chao Sheng, what are your thoughts? Do you want to stay in the mansion or..."

  Do you want to stay in the mansion or leave?

  The tide was born and didn't know how many times he had thought about this problem.

  She was left behind, her fate beyond her control.

  Leaving, with an uncertain future ahead.

  But she didn't hesitate and said softly: "In response to Your Highness's words, this servant... wants to go out and reunite with her loved ones."

  Mr. Wen was silent for a moment.

  The tide was quietly standing there.

  At that moment when she was speaking, her mind was clearer than ever.

  The curtains hang down, there is no wind in the house, it looks very stuffy.

  Suddenly, Chao Sheng remembered that in the Smoke and Cloud Palace, the fragrance of Chen Fei's powder was also so intoxicating, making one feel that life was like a stagnant pool of water, forever unchanging, forever hopeless.

  She picked up a handkerchief that had been blown from somewhere by the wind.

  In the blink of an eye, at Yi Qiu Palace, she met the Fourth Prince.

  That was her first time seeing him.

  But it feels like it's not the first time.

  Before that, she had seen him several times already.

  Every time I take out my handkerchief, it's as if I've seen you once again.

  "Wen's voice seemed to come from a very distant place: 'You... have thought it through?'"

  Chao Sheng said: "Yes."

  Mr. Wen looked at her.

  She felt strange in her heart.

  She originally thought Chao Sheng would choose the previous path.

  Becoming one of the master's attendants is a wonderful thing that many maids in the mansion dream of.

  While Chao Sheng... She was always in the study room, more often and for longer periods than when Wen Shi saw Wang Ye.

  She chose to leave the mansion.

  "This matter... after all, you are serving by the king's side..." Madame Wen showed a hesitant expression: "I also cannot make this decision for the king."

  Is it?

  She just said all that as if she had the final say in everything.

  Mr. Wen is like this, wanting to take action but unable to let go of his hands and feet. He looks forward and backward, having the heart but not the courage.

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