How many disciples are there in the Lingnan Shen family in total?
Let alone outsiders, even Uncle Kui doesn't know!
The reason for this situation in the Lingnan Shen family is that Shen Yue's branches and leaves spread incredibly wide back then.
Apart from the well-known Misty Village and the former Empress Su of the Su family in Sunan.
There were also Ye Xiuluo in the distant Eastern Sea (the family of Yamamiya Harune); the beautiful and shy Murong family of Gusu; the "immortal female Taoist priest" on a certain mountain in Sunan; the noble lady Li Min, whose reputation was notorious in Sijiu; and Wen Yanwu, the former land representative of Misty Village, and so on.
This young couple, carrying gifts and walking quickly, are Shen Jian, the son of Wen Yanwu, and his wife Ye Ziyan.
Shen Jian's wife, Ye Ziyan, also comes from a prestigious family.
Her grandfather was sworn brother to Li Nanfang, Ye Xiaodao, who had served in important units like Longteng Academy and the Supreme Guard.
After Shen Yue permanently resided in Misty Village and allowed Su Nanyin to rebuild the Su family; Wen Yanwu became the representative of the Lingnan Shen family.
Wen Yanwu was several years older than Su Nanyin.
Especially with the rumors flying about her and Her Majesty the Empress, Wen Yanwu, who currently represented the face of the Lingnan Shen family, would definitely not come.
But her sending her eldest son Shen Jian and his wife was equivalent to representing the Lingnan Shen family with full authority.
"Uncle Kui."
After Shen Jian and his wife walked quickly, they both bowed to Uncle Kui.
They knew very well that Uncle Kui was only loyal to the Su family and could not be treated as "servants" of the Shen family, and they dared not lack any respect.
If they dared to be presumptuous in front of Uncle Kui—
Upon returning, Wen Yanwu would personally whip them to teach them politeness!
"Young Master Shen, Madam Shen, you've had a tiring journey."
Uncle Kui also quickly bowed in return.
Shen Congdao, Miao Hanyu, and others who were cleaning also quickly bowed in unison.
"We arrived in Sijiu yesterday afternoon. After resting for a night, we are not tired at all."
Shen Jian looked up and shook hands with Uncle Kui with a smile.
There was a strange phenomenon in the Lingnan Shen family.
That is, the male members of the Shen family, whether in build or appearance, bore more or less resemblance to Shen Yue.
But the girls of the Shen family all resembled their mothers in build and appearance, not at all like Shen Yue's offspring.
This might be related to Shen Yue's innate responsibility to guard the Water Dragon Vein.
In short.
Every time Uncle Kui saw Shen Jian, he was reminded of what Shen Yue looked like when he first saw him many years ago.
"Young Master Shen, Madam Shen, please."
Uncle Kui took the gift box and gestured for Shen Jian and his wife to enter.
As Shen Jian and his wife nodded, they saw several people walking out of the main gate in a hurry.
Maomaochong bit and a group of people surrounded a young man, walking out quickly.
As soon as Shen Jian and his wife got out of the car, Su Xin rushed to the backyard to report the arrival of distinguished guests.
Su Xin naturally recognized Shen Jian and his wife.
If any other distinguished guests had arrived, Su Nanyin would have personally welcomed them.
But for Shen Jian and his wife—
They were only juniors of His Majesty Empress Su, so she naturally could not personally welcome them.
Maomaochong bit and "Second Boss" coming out to welcome them was already giving Shen Jian and his wife a lot of face.
"Big Brother, Sister-in-law."
Maomaochong bit happily and walked over quickly, "We really didn't expect you to come today."
"Maomao, if we had known you weren't planning for us to come, we really wouldn't have."
Ye Ziyan held Su Maomao's hand and joked casually, while sizing up Li Qianfan.
Ye Xiaodao and Li Nanfang were from the same era.
Therefore, Ye Ziyan and Li Qianfan also had a relationship of sworn siblings.
Previously.
Every year on Li Nanfang's birthday, Shen Jian and Ye Ziyan would go to Emperor Valley, and they had long known Li Qianfan.
Especially last year, Li Qianfan had gone to Lingnan to apologize due to Du Junlin's broken engagement, and Shen Jian and others had seen him.
But seeing him again today—
Both Shen Jian and Ye Ziyan's gazes towards him showed undisguised surprise!
Because they could tell at a glance that Li Qianfan was at least seven or eight years older than he was a few months ago!
Li Qianfan, who was only 22 years old, looked like a mature man in his thirties in both appearance and temperament.
Du Junlin, who was the same age as him, looked like an immature child standing next to him.
On the other hand, Su Zui and Shen Yun, who were in their prime, looked quite well-matched standing next to Li Qianfan.
"What setbacks did he experience in these few months to age so quickly?"
Shen Jian and his wife, who were not yet qualified to know the secret of the original 209, exchanged glances subconsciously, communicating with their eyes.
Li Qianfan was used to their surprised gazes.
He smiled and said, "Brother Shen, Sister Yan, welcome to the Su family."
What was Li Qianfan's status in the Su family today?
Regardless of the rumors about him and a certain Empress.
Within the Su family, he was the sole Second Boss.
However, from an objective perspective, his presence in the Su family today was due to Du Junlin's impending status as a "Su family son-in-law" in Lijia Village.
Anyway, it was quite complicated—
Shen Jian and his wife naturally wouldn't dwell on the relationship. After exchanging pleasantries with Li Qianfan, they entered the Shen family compound.
Today, the Su family was officially opening its doors.
General guests would be in the front courtyard.
Guests of important status would be invited to the middle courtyard.
The middle courtyard was also the largest courtyard in the three-entry, three-exit courtyard.
At this moment, three round tables were already set up in the middle courtyard, allowing dozens of people to enjoy wine and conversation under the warm sun, breathing in the fresh air.
If they were to fight, there would be enough space!
A woman stood in front of the living room door in the front courtyard.
Upon seeing this woman, Shen Jian and his wife's gazes immediately flickered.
Unable to control their inner shock, they stopped subconsciously, staring blankly at the woman.
This woman was, of course, Su Nanyin.
Today was a great day for the Su family to officially open its doors, so Su Nanyin, the absolute hostess, naturally had to dress up for the occasion.
She wasn't wearing designer suits or anything like that.
Nor was she wearing the sable coat, black or white, that she had gotten used to wearing after settling in the north out of fear of the cold.
Instead, she was wearing a "Fanmeng" winter Hanfu from the "Yunmeng Series."
She wore a white Hanfu and soft boots of the same color, but was draped in a large red cloak with white fur trim.
The red and white combination—
It made her three parts less sexy; but three parts more noble, three parts purer, and one part charming.
The first glance at her made one think of the plum blossoms blooming silently in the falling snow.
It also gave the viewers a strong illusion that "she was a fairy who had descended from the clouds!"
But.
None of the above was the reason why Shen Jian and his wife stood there stunned after seeing her.
The real reason why Shen Jian and his wife stood there stunned—
Was because they couldn't believe that this elegant and beautiful young woman was their familiar aunt, Su Nanyin!
"Auntie."
Ye Ziyan stared blankly for a moment, then couldn't help but ask in a choked voice, "We haven't seen you for only a few months. How did you suddenly become so young?"
It was no wonder Shen Jian and his wife were so surprised.
Although everyone in the world knew that Su Nanyin was a rare "frozen age goddess" in the wealthy circles for a hundred years.
Last year—
When Su Nanyin was still in Lingnan, no matter how surprised Shen Jian and his wife were by her agelessness; objectively speaking, she was at least forty years old.
And Su Nanyin now?
No matter how Shen Jian and his wife looked at her, they felt she was at most thirty years old!
She even looked younger than the pregnant Su Maomao.
Only one word could describe her—
Breathtakingly beautiful!
What was going on?
After Ye Ziyan blurted out the question, she quickly walked towards Su Nanyin.
"Why didn't we feel that Her Majesty the Empress had become younger than before?"
Maomaochong bit and the three of them looked at each other, utterly confused.
They lived with Su Nanyin day in and day out, so of course they didn't notice her changes; it was like you hadn't visited a friend's house for months, and today you went and were surprised to find that the friend's child had grown a lot; but the friend and his wife didn't feel the child had grown.
Du Junlin, with his simple mind, couldn't help but grab Shen Jian and ask in a low voice, "Mom, is she really younger than before?"
"What, you can't tell?"
Shen Jian asked back, puzzled, and answered truthfully, "Auntie is at least ten years younger than when she was in Lingnan. Could it be that the cold climate and environment in the north have some magical effect in making women younger? No. But you guys haven't changed much."
Maomaochong bit subconsciously and looked at each other again, then suddenly understood something.
They secretly exclaimed together: "It must be because they were together last night (these three poor children all mistakenly believed that a certain couple had a secret rendezvous in the middle courtyard early this morning, and the deed was done). She has undergone a qualitative change in a short period of time!"
Don't flowers struggling in a drought immediately bloom brilliantly after receiving a refreshing rain?
Humans are not plants—
But they all need to be watered to be full of vitality.
"May she remain as breathtakingly beautiful as she is today for the rest of her life."
Maomaochong bit and looked at each other again, and said in a low voice together.