Chapter 76 Food Restraint
  Shen Zhuoxi returned to the Taishi Mansion and pretended that nothing happened.
  He continued to eat and drink as usual, went to the palace every day to administer acupuncture to the Queen Mother, and went to King Yu for medical treatment, and occasionally went to the Youxiang Mansion.
  It was surprisingly quiet in the Grand Master's Mansion, everyone was doing his or her own duties, and even Shen Jingya rarely made a fuss, her calmness was abnormal.
  Taozi committed suicide and was not rescued in the end. Qingfenglou's testimony that night also became unconfirmed and nothing could be done.
  The days flew by and it was the mid-year feast.
  In addition to the festivals at the end of the year, the Mid-year Banquet and the Mid-Autumn Festival are also grand celebrations.
  In addition, this year's mid-year banquet is in charge of the prince, so he needs to give more face. It is unprecedentedly lively. The list is full of relatives of the emperor, prominent figures, and many princes and princesses.
  The Shen family gathered everyone together the night before.
  The old lady pretended that what happened in the past few days had never happened, but she still had to maintain her basic dignity when leaving the Grand Master's Mansion.
  "The mid-year banquet is organized by the prince, and your father helped with it a lot." The old lady Shen looked at the ladies in the house and said, "Tomorrow you will all make the Grand Master's house proud."
  "Grandma." Shen Jingya responded: "Me and the eldest sister, the fourth sister will definitely perform well. After all, we have been taught by the master for so many years, but I don't know what the second sister should do."
  "This seems to be the first time the second sister has appeared in front of everyone since she recovered."
  This is exactly what the old lady is worried about, but it's hard to explain clearly.
  Shen Zhuoxi was imprisoned in the backyard for more than ten years. She didn't learn anything about music, chess, calligraphy or painting. Grandma Ju taught her how to read. Here, the Taishi Mansion must bear a certain responsibility.
  After all, the Queen Mother had promised to keep her child alive, but she didn't say that she couldn't ask someone to teach her something, even if she was crazy.
  "Zhuo Xi's situation is special." The old lady paused and said, "Try to keep a low profile tomorrow. I'll ask the master to teach me later, and we'll talk about it at the Mid-year Banquet next year."
  Shen Jingya snorted lightly and said, "Grandma, don't worry, we are both young ladies from the Taishi Mansion. We will help the second sister. What do you think, eldest sister?"
  "Yes." Shen Xinyu said with a gentle smile, "Not many people know the second sister. As long as the second sister doesn't take the initiative to provoke others, she will definitely get through it safely."
  The profound meaning in this sentence is that if someone is in trouble, it is because she took the initiative to provoke others?
  Who doesn't know how to act? Shen Zhuoxi pretended not to understand and said, "With you kind-hearted sisters, I can rest assured."
  "That's all you need to think about." The old lady was quite pleased and said, "My house has already made tailor-made clothes for you. Tomorrow you can wear the ones made by my house or what you prepare yourself."
  With that said, she glanced at Aunt Yuan, who ordered someone to take out several pieces of clothing and distribute them one by one to Shen Xinyu, Shen Jingya, and Shen Xinjiao.
  When they arrived at Shen Zhuoxi, Aunt Yuan said apologetically: "The clothes were ordered early. The second lady hadn't recovered at that time, so I didn't order them for you. However, you are about the same height as the fourth and third ladies."
  "My servant specially asked the clothing store outside to send some clothes. You can choose them yourself later."
  "Excuse me, mama." Shen Zhuoxi declined: "There's no need to prepare clothes. I didn't plan to stand out tomorrow, so I'll just wear something low-key."
  Aunt Yuan didn't answer and looked back at the old lady.
  When the old lady heard what she said, she sighed: "You are the second young lady of Taishi Mansion after all. If you dress too shabbily, you will be laughed at. You'd better choose something."
  "No, how can you get those clothes you used to wear?" Shen Jingya sneered: "Whoever goes there tomorrow is not wearing gold and silver, but you are too shabby, people can see it at a glance!"
  Shen Zhuoxi ignored Shen Jingya's words and said, "There are still a few pieces of clothes given by the Second Madam that I haven't worn yet. I'll wear them tomorrow. Grandma, don't waste the money."
  "That's okay." The old lady waved her hand and gave a few more instructions before saying, "Let's rest early today and set off early tomorrow. Don't keep everyone waiting."
  The moonlight is very good tonight, and there is a hint of heat in the wind.
  When Shen Zhuoxi walked back very slowly, Aunt Yang caught up from behind and said, "Second Miss, stay back."
  "Aunt Yang." Shen Zhuoxi slowed down, but didn't stop completely: "Is there something wrong?"
  After Aunt Yang caught up with her, she also slowed down and said, "I am of a low status and am not lucky enough to attend the Mid-year banquet. The second lady has not participated in it for many years."
  "I heard that at the mid-year banquet, the wealthy ladies and ladies were very serious. Do you really want the second lady to wear the clothes given by the second lady?"
  "Clothes, external possessions are all given by everyone." Shen Zhuoxi glanced sideways at her and said, "Why do you ask this?"
  "The second lady is not a good person, so the second lady should be more careful." Aunt Yang looked around to make sure there was no one else, and said softly: "Aren't you afraid that she will tamper with the clothes?"
  "This is what I'm wearing." Shen Zhuoxi spread his hands, looked at the clothes, and said, "The second lady is a bit reckless, and she won't be stupid enough to harm me with the things she gave me."
  Aunt Yang's expression was meaningful: "Second young lady, please don't trust others easily. There is a kind of itching that occurs unknowingly when powder is sprinkled on the body. Someone in my house has been affected by it before."
  "If she shakes off some clothes and feels uncomfortable wearing them, no evidence can be found. How grand it will be tomorrow will be known from the fact that the old lady specially convened a talk in the evening."
  "If you make a fool of yourself at the Mid-year banquet, I'm afraid even the old lady will hate you."
  Shen Zhuoxi knew it was impossible.
  Even if Han Xiangru had plotted against others, there would definitely be no problem with the clothes sent to her - her medical skills could not be matched by anyone in the Eastern Chen Kingdom.
  If there is any problem, you will know it as soon as you smell it!
  However, it is absolutely impossible for Aunt Yang to come after her for such an uncertain thing.
  Before she knew Aunt Yang's purpose, she still cooperated and said: "Thank you Aunt Yang for reminding me. I will order the maids to check carefully when I get back."
  "It's a little thing." After Aunt Yang finished speaking, seeing that she was still very indifferent, she changed the subject and said, "Have you ever thought about what I said, Miss Second?"
  "What words?" Shen Zhuoxi knew what Aunt Yang was talking about, so she pretended to be suspicious and said, "Aunt Yang and I don't seem to have talked much. Which one are you referring to?"
  "Princess Xiaoqing's death was strange." Aunt Yang saw her pretending to be stupid and said directly: "Princess Xiaoqing has always been healthy and maintained with good tonics. How could she be in such bad shape after giving birth to a child?"
  "The eldest lady has given birth to three children in three years, including twins. They are all living well."
  "Aunt Yang was drunk that day." Shen Zhuoxi finally stopped and said with bright eyes: "You are not drunk today. You must be responsible for what you say!"
  "I'm definitely not talking nonsense. Do you know about food restraint?" Aunt Yang sneered: "I was already in the fetal position in the sixth month of my pregnancy. I just fell into the water. The treatment was timely and I wouldn't be stillborn."
  "I didn't know it almost cost me my own life. At that time, I blamed myself very much and often couldn't eat. I barely ate a few mouthfuls of white porridge for several days and almost died."
  "It was precisely because I missed a few bites in those few days that I saved my life. Miss, do you know why?"
  (End of this chapter)

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