usatvline Chapter 191 Furui Building
Chapter 191 Furui Building
Zhao Xueqing also brought a lot of things for Shen Shuyi, including several pieces of fashionable brocade from Old Madam Zhao, two sets of headwear from her aunt, several furs hunted by her uncle Zhao Dechuan, and some small items from her two cousins.
Shen Shuyi felt a little warmer in his heart, and said softly: "Grandmother's birthday is coming soon, and I am a little busy. After I am done with this busy period, I will go to the Marquis' Mansion to visit Grandmother."
Zhao Xueqing smiled and said, "There's no rush. Old Madam Shen has also sent an invitation to the Marquis' Mansion this year. My mother and I will come with my grandmother to celebrate the old lady's birthday."
Shen Shuyi knew about this, and thinking about what he was going to do, he thought for a moment and said softly: "When the time comes, I'm afraid there will be things that will require grandma's help."
Zhao Xueqing said with some curiosity: "Cousin, just tell me, I will definitely tell grandma for you."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said gently, "No hurry, it's still related to the dowry that mother left behind. When I have planned it out, I will ask someone to send a message to my grandmother."
After hearing this, Zhao Xueqing didn't ask any more questions. The two sisters chatted about some family matters, and then Zhao Xueqing left.
Shen Shuyi stood in the courtyard, watching several maids counting the things sent from Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, her almond-shaped eyes deep.
The Marquis' Mansion seems to be in decline these years, but it is actually very wealthy. I'm sure my mother's dowry would not have been a small amount.
She will definitely get the money back and will not let Qin Xuerong get away with it.
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Ever since Shen Jinglin was released from house arrest, he has been like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins.
He couldn't wait to take his cricket and find his usual playmates, wanting to show off his power and let them know how powerful he was.
Unfortunately, those people don't usually play this. Shen Jinglin looked around, but they were not interested and couldn't even produce a cricket to compete with him.
This left Shen Jinglin with nowhere to vent his desire to win.
Fortunately, the young master of the Yang family, who was usually good at playing, immediately suggested: "Is your cricket really as powerful as you say?"
Hearing his doubt, Shen Jinglin said unconvincedly: "Of course! I am the undefeated God King! I have fought with dozens of crickets in recent days, and I have never lost!"
The young master of the Yang family thought about it and said, "If your cricket is really that powerful, I can take you to a place, but they play big games, and they are all princes and nobles. If you want to play, you need money!"
"Silver? Sure, I'm the eldest son of the Shen family, how could I be short of silver?" Upon hearing this, Shen Jinglin immediately spoke out.
It’s not that he is bragging. As the eldest son of the Shen family, he has never lacked money since he was a child.
The young master of the Yang family said immediately: "Think it over carefully. If you think it over carefully, I will take you to see the world."
"Let's go, stop talking nonsense!" Shen Jinglin said impatiently, he couldn't wait any longer.
At that moment, a group of young men from aristocratic families followed the young master of the Yang family in groups of three or five and came to Furuilou, which was actually a restaurant.
But unlike other restaurants nearby, there are quite a few waiters here.
The entire restaurant does not engage in brothel business, but there are many talented women who sell their art but not their bodies, and most of the people who come here are literati or high-ranking officials.
Of course, in addition to these talented women, the restaurant also has a rich variety of entertainment options.
The first floor also serves as a gambling house, but unlike the noisy gambling houses where all kinds of people gather, the atmosphere here is obviously quieter and more upscale.
"Young masters, please come in!" The sexy and charming woman smiled and welcomed a group of young masters dressed in luxurious clothes.
"Why haven't I heard of this place before?" Shen Jinglin immediately looked around.
As soon as you look, you will see a woman wearing a gauze playing the piano on the middle stand, and several talented people reciting poems and composing couplets below the stage, as if they are challenging some kind of competition.
On the other side, several young men from wealthy families dressed in luxurious clothes gathered in front of the gambling table. Some of them were standing on stools, while others had their sleeves rolled up. They were all either rich or noble, and no one knew what they were betting on.
Yang Jin said mysteriously, "Actually, many of us have been here before, but you are too young to be here, and your mother is very strict. We are afraid that she will come back to settle accounts with us!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jinglin felt embarrassed: "What's the big deal? It's not like I don't dare to go to the brothel. Besides, even though my mother is a bit nagging, it has nothing to do with me!"
Yang Jin said again: "This place is certainly much better than the brothel, and it is backed by Prince Fu, so few people dare to cause trouble here."
Shen Jinglin seemed to understand, but didn't take it too seriously.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense! Where are the people fighting crickets?" Shen Jinglin wanted to show off his treasure.
When he first raised it, he didn't feel much.
But the more he nurtures him, the more he wins, and the feelings naturally emerge. Now, this undefeated God King is his favorite!
"This way." Yang Jin took him to one side.
As soon as Shen Jinglin approached, he saw a lot of people gathered together, watching two crickets fighting.
As soon as he saw it, Shen Jinglin immediately became interested.
"Would you like to place your bets, young masters? There's still time!" The waiter asked with a smile, and looked at the clothes of the few people calmly.
Yang Jin and his companions were obviously regular customers. They took out ten taels of silver and placed their bets with ease.
"I'll buy this one, it's awesome! This Tiger King has won many games!" Yang Jin's companion's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but speak.
Everyone's attention was focused on the cricket, and no one paid attention to Shen Jinglin.
The waiter looked at him and said, "Young master, do you want to try your luck?"
Hearing this, Shen Jinglin also took out ten taels of silver and bought the Overlord Tiger following their example.
After a short while, the two crickets started fighting, and the atmosphere became tense.
"Bite! Bite him, bite him!"
"Get up, get up!"
There were constant shouts one after another. Shen Jinglin was not tall enough, so his vision was limited. He stood on tiptoe and looked for a long time before he could see something with difficulty.
In less than half a cup of tea, the competition was over.
A man in a brown brocade robe slapped the table with his hand, his face not looking very good: "Useless thing!"
"Brother Liang, I'm willing to accept the loss. I won't be stingy with the silver." A short teenager smiled and took a plate full of silver ingots beside him into his arms, his eyes full of pride.
"Don't be so complacent. I don't believe that no one can defeat you." The man stood up and spoke in a deep voice.
The young boy was so arrogant that he laughed loudly, "My Tyrant Tiger has won three consecutive months in Furui Building. If you want to beat him, just dream on!"
Seeing this scene, Shen Jinglin was eager to try it.
The crickets he usually compared were all ordinary stuff, but the one in the hands of this boy who was only a few years older than him was different. It was shiny black all over and looked vigorous. Although he didn't see much of the fight just now, he could still tell how ferocious it was.
"Is there anything else you want to compete?" The teenager looked around with a smile.
Shen Jinglin had been waiting for a long time, and now he couldn't hold back any longer, so he said, "I'll do it!"