Shen Shen Shen doesn't pursue men, only money

Chapter 119: Sir, please accept the gift!

At noon the next day, the marquis's carriage was driving on the busy Zhuque Street.

The brilliant morning sun shines among the green tiles and red walls that are everywhere, the protruding eaves, the flying shop signs and flags, the coming and going carriages, the endless stream of pedestrians, and the peaceful and comfortable smiling faces, all of which highlight the self-satisfaction of the people of Dongxiang in the great prosperous times.

After getting engaged to Zhu Yanxiao, it was easy for Shen Shenshen to leave the Marquis' Mansion to see him.

Mrs. Shen simply turned a blind eye to the math class between her second daughter and Prince Zhu. The two had met and said sweet words to each other, and everyone had seen how much Prince Zhu cared about his daughter. As long as the two did not cross the line before the wedding, the rest... Prince Zhu could do whatever he wanted, anyway, in four months, the second daughter would belong to Prince Zhong's mansion.

Because Shen Liuye was first mocked by the second son of the Duke of Yunsheng, and then punished by the prince Zhu with 20 strokes of the cane, she was lying in the courtyard recovering from her injuries. The old lady thought that her second granddaughter was a nuisance, and she didn't even glance at her when she came to greet her at the hour of Mao, and treated her as a transparent person, leaving Shen Shenshen alone.

The Heyin Building, which has been closed for the past few days, has only opened its two doors. Through the two doors, you can vaguely see that in addition to the morning sun shining through the carved windows into the first-floor hall, you can also vaguely see candles lit. From that corner, the entire hall is unusually bright.

Shen Shen thought that just like last time, there would be no one else except Ziyuan and the guards. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped into the narrow door, he saw Manager He rushing towards him and saluted him politely.

"Miss Shen Er is here? The prince is already waiting for you."

"Manager He is here today too?"

"In reply to Second Miss Shen, the prince ordered me to personally oversee the renovation of the entire Heyin Building and write a progress chart for him to review every day."

"Thank you for your hard work, Manager He."

"You really make me suffer. It's not hard at all."

Today, Shopkeeper He's attitude can be described as humble as he leads the future hostess inside.

Zhu Yanxiao was standing in the corner of the hall listening to the head carpenter reporting the size and duration of the objects being made. Hearing a noise behind him, he curled his lips and turned to look behind him.

The girl wore a white silk brocade dress with intricate patterns embroidered with gold thread, which was tied up with a belt with the same pattern. She wore a yellow gown on the outside. The slender waist outlined by the belt was faintly visible as the gown swayed. She still had a crescent bun, but the hairpin in her bun was no longer a green comb, but a priceless double hairpin made of oriental pearls. When she walked through the morning sun projected into the hall, the sunlight flickered on her hairpin and the dress embroidered with gold thread, emitting a faint light for a moment and then disappearing again.

"Ziyuan." Shen Shen came to Zhu Yanxiao and asked, "Are you busy?"

Manager He winked at the carpenter leader who was still standing next to the prince, and the two of them hurriedly bowed and left. Manager He thought: This Second Miss Shen is so bold that she didn't even bow to the prince. How come the prince has become so good-tempered and not angry?

"Here we are." Zhu Yanxiao smiled and pointed at the many wooden products in front of him and said, "God, take a look. What do you think?"

Shen Shen walked forward and looked at them one by one, touched them with his hands, and was very surprised.

"The craftsmanship of the carpenters at Dongxiang is really great. The finished product is much better than I imagined. The only thing left is painting and drawing. It should be completed this month, and Heyinlou can reopen next month."

"These are not all made by Dongxiang carpenters. This prince also spent a lot of money to find many carpenters from Xizhu, Nanxiang and Beiwan to make the items you mentioned."

"Why do we have to look for it in the Three Kingdoms? Are there not enough carpenters in the East?"

Zhu Yanxiao tapped her forehead lovingly: "My God, when you are stupid, you are really stupid."

"I'm not stupid. You obviously didn't tell me, so how would I know... Oh, I see." Shen Shenshen reacted immediately, her eyes sparkling as she spoke, "Is it because the production drawings of Heyin Tower cannot allow carpenters from Dongxiang or other countries to make all the items? So they invite carpenters from several countries to make different parts separately, and finally the people in the palace assemble them. The carpenters don't speak the same language, and don't know what is being made in the end, so it will be difficult for other opponents to imitate it in a short time, such as Zhaixing Tower, right?"

Zhu Yanxiao looked at her with appreciation and nodded: "That's right."

"Ziyuan, you are really smart. Choosing to cooperate with you was the wisest decision I have ever made in my life."

"Just cooperation? Why isn't marrying this prince the wisest decision?"

Shen Shenshen thought of the pile of posts from yesterday, rolled his eyes, and waved to Zhu Yanxiao: "Ziyuan, come over here, I want to tell you quietly."

Prince Zhu was still somewhat unaccustomed to Shen Shenshen's informal and overly casual way of chatting, but he still did as he was told, bending slightly and listening attentively.

Shen Shen stood on tiptoe, put her mouth close to Zhu Yanxiao's ear, covered her lips with one hand, blew air into his ear, and murmured in his ear in a charming whisper: "Because, I only know that the prince is a great kisser, because I have experienced it many times, but other aspects... For example, whether the master is in good health, I have no idea. I have to wait until we try it on the night of our wedding to know whether marrying the master is the wisest decision for me."

Does she know what she is saying? How can she say such bold and straightforward words so naturally?

Zhu Yanxiao's eyes were filled with emotions. She turned her head and stared at Shen Shenshen. At this moment, her face was not red and her heart was not beating fast. She looked at Master Zhu innocently, as if to say: I am just stating the facts, Master, please don't think of it in the wrong way.

"Goddess Shen, are you seducing this prince?" Zhu Yanxiao suppressed his emotions and kept his voice calm.

Shen Shenshen smiled sweetly at the man beside him who was wearing a black gown with a silver belt and a blue brocade robe. He had handsome features but a slightly unnatural expression, but he didn't say anything.

Zhu Yanxiao was completely helpless at this moment. If there weren't so many people in the hall, he would have kissed her without giving her any chance to breathe.

Shen Shenshen continued with a natural expression and tone: "Ziyuan, let's go and see how the other renovations are going?"

The prince glanced at her sideways, and without saying much, he took Shen Shenshen to see other parts of the building that were being renovated. Every time the two of them talked about serious matters, they could spark a lot of ideas, and they kept putting forward their own opinions or unique insights to improve the shortcomings of the plan.

Every time this happens, they are repeatedly attracted by the intelligence and talent displayed by each other.

This is also the reason why Shen Shenshen said she would marry Zhu Yanxiao: to let him see her value, not just her appearance. However... it seems... when Xiao Zhu fell in love with her, she didn't have any appearance either.

Seeing that the discussion about the renovation of Heyinlou was almost over today, Zhu Yanxiao dismissed the shopkeeper He and the head carpenter who followed him, and lowered his head to whisper in Shen Shenshen's ear, "We have finished discussing the renovation today. Second Miss Shen, why don't we go to the private room on the second floor? No one will disturb us there."

Shen Shenshen was not bewitched at all. Before they got married, Prince Zhu had already caused trouble for her. She hadn't seen him get embarrassed yet. So after accepting the offer, she told the maid before going upstairs with Zhu Yanxiao: "Luhen, go to the carriage and get the gift for the prince, and come to the private room on the second floor to find me."

Lu Hen understood what he meant and turned around to pick up two stacks of posts that were half a person's height.

"Gift?" Zhu Yanxiao had a bad feeling. Then he would see what tricks this woman would play next.

"Manager He, have someone serve tea and bring it to the private room on the second floor."

Zhu Yanxiao and Shen Shenshen entered the familiar private room one after the other and sat down next to each other.

"God, what gift are you giving to this prince?"

"Hehehe, the gift for His Excellency the Crown Prince is guaranteed to open his eyes." Shen Shenshen had a mysterious expression.

"What do you mean?" Zhu Yanxiao felt something was even more wrong.

"Your Highness will naturally know when Green Mark comes."

The maid who made tea knocked on the door and came in to pour tea for the two of them. Shen Shenshen said, "You go down first, leave the teapot, I will do it myself."

Seeing Shen Shenshen's impatient look, Zhu Yanxiao was more certain that this matter was not good for him.

After the maid left, Shen Shenshen just raised the teacup and took two sips when she heard Lu Hen's voice: "Miss, bring it."

Shen Shen glanced at Zhu Yanxiao beside him and said with a smile, "Quickly bring in the gift for the prince."

This smile seemed very malicious to Zhu Yanxiao.