I was just playing tricks, how come I became Bai Yueguang

Chapter 667 Clues

Xiangying, the old house of the Gu family.

The summer sun is scorching, shining brightly and warmly. The light and shadow are like tangible golden liquid, splashing on the mossy and gray-tiled houses, overflowing and heavy, giving the dullness of the old house a bright color.

"Squeak-"

The heavy carved nanmu door opened slowly with a thud.

The first thing that emerged from the crack in the door was a bony hand, firmly resting on the dark brown doorframe. The back of the hand was a cold pale skin, the knuckles slender, like a piece of fine cold jade under the scorching sun. A very thin, pure red ribbon was loosely tied around the cold white wrist, making it quite eye-catching.

Shen Lanxi calmly stepped out of the door, stood under the eaves, closed the door, and then turned and walked towards the attic.

Light and shadow flowed along the bluestone bricks that had been deposited with the passage of time. He was wearing a modified Song Dynasty long gown made of moon-white brocade. The material was of excellent quality, and a calm and restrained pearlescent luster flowed in the strong light pouring down. His brow bones were sharp, his nose bridge was straight, his lip line was thin and clear, and the line of his jaw was neat and clean.

The afterglow and scattered light from the passing by all fell on that face that was so handsome that no one could get close to it.

In front of the attic, Gao Zhi was holding the dog's tail and looking around. When he saw Shen Lanxi from afar, he immediately ran up happily.

"Master."

Shen Lanxi casually glanced at the courtyard gate and asked, "Is someone coming?"

Gao Zhi nodded, "Those people are your elders according to their seniority, so it's hard for me to stop them."

Shen Lanxi had an indifferent expression and walked straight to the attic.

As soon as I entered the yard, the people sitting in the pavilion immediately stood up and surrounded me with kind smiles.

"Lan Xi, why didn't you tell us you were back? We only found out about it when the servants at the ancestral house mentioned it."

"I heard from Gao Zhi that you just went to see Grandma Wu? Grandma has loved you the most since you were a child. She must be happy that you came."

Shen Lanxi looked around among the crowd. Those who were talking were all uncles and aunts in the clan. He had seen them when he came to the ancestral home as a child and still had an impression of them.

He nodded in a reluctant, gentle voice, "I had originally planned to come together after my family had made arrangements, but the camp issued an early transfer order, so I came here first."

A year ago, Shen Lanxi was directly transferred to the main military headquarters of the 313th Division because of his military achievements in Ula. This incident even made the headlines of Country A's current affairs newspapers at the time, so the tribesmen also knew about it.

Back then, Shen Xi fought his way up to become the army commander-in-chief in the 313th Division. It is said that a tiger father will have a dog son. Now, not only the Jinggang Shen family, but the entire Shen family has high hopes for this prince.

The crowd exchanged more greetings and surrounded Shen Lanxi as she entered the pavilion.

"Lan Xi, since you're here this time, please stay a few more days. Grandma Wu's health is getting worse day by day. With you by her side, she will have fewer regrets."

Shen Lanxi held a high position within the clan. Although the guests were all elders, they all eagerly worshipped him as their ancestor. The aunts glanced at their husbands' faces and tactfully stepped aside, kneeling on the mats to make tea.

"Alright, alright, all of you are talking, how can I answer?" The man at the head table, with gray hair and advanced in years, looked at Shen Lanxi with a smile, "Lanxi, how is your grandfather doing lately?"

The person who was questioning was Shen Zhuang's cousin, Shen Jun. Back then, the Shen family in Jinggang was almost wiped out, and only Shen Zhuang was left to support the family. Not only did the other cousins ​​not lend a helping hand, they also joined forces with outsiders to force Shen Zhuang to death and embezzle the Shen family's private property. It was Shen Jun who secretly informed Shen Zhuang against the wishes of the clan members, which helped him escape.

Shen Zhuang was grateful for Shen Jun's kindness. On the day he came to power, he expelled the rebellious members of the Shen family and entrusted all the affairs of the family to Shen Jun. Shen Jun's lineage also had a high reputation in Xiangying because of its close ties with the Shen family of Jinggang.

Shen Lanxi stepped forward to greet him, his manner humble. "Hello, Uncle An, thank you for your concern. Grandpa is doing well."

"That's good. Although we're not in Whale Harbor all year round, we can't write a single word about Shen. If there's anything you need help with at home, just ask. Don't be shy."

"Yes. Grandpa doesn't say it, but he's always thinking about my uncle in his heart. If you're willing, why don't you come back to Whale Harbor with me this time?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the other members of the Shen family immediately lit up. Entering Shen Garden was like having wealth pouring down on their heads.

Shen Jun waved his hand. "Oh, forget it. Jinggang is very humid. I'm old and I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt there. Xiangying is fine."

The light in the eyes of everyone present instantly went out. They looked at the old man silently, their disappointment evident in words.

Shen Jun pretended not to notice their expressions. He leaned on his crutches and looked at Shen Lanxi carefully. "Yeah, you've lost weight. Are you used to military life?"

Shen Lanxi said succinctly, "All good."

Shen Jun knew Shen Lanxi's cold and distant personality, so he didn't find it strange. He then asked, "Where are Mianzhi and Sui'er? I haven't seen them for a long time, and I miss them terribly. And Lanlan, did your grandfather say when he would bring her back?"

Shen Lanxi's expression shifted slightly, but he replied calmly, "Grandpa has his own plans."

"Hmph, what is he planning? I think he's just getting old and confused. He didn't take good care of his own granddaughter, but went to the trouble of adopting someone else's child and spoiling her beyond measure. Now everyone calls that child the legitimate princess of Jinggang. Our Shen family's bloodline is actually inferior to an outsider. What kind of nonsense is that?"

Shen Zhuang is the mainstay of the Shen family to other members, but to Shen Jun, he is just a younger brother who catches cicadas and fights crickets with him. He grew up observing the clan's rules, and some rules are engraved in his bones and blood, and even Shen Zhuang cannot shake them.

Everyone's expression changed slightly, and they hurried to smooth things over, "Why are you all talking? No tea? Where's the tea?"

The aunts in charge of making tea took advantage of the opportunity and immediately served the brewed tea. "Knowing you were coming, your uncle specially took out all the fine tea he had collected for many years."

After he finished speaking, a young woman deliberately walked around to Shen Lanxi's left and placed the rose purple glaze cup from the Jun kiln on the first floor below him.

Shen Lanxi was slightly stunned when he took it, and raised his eyes to look at the woman beside him.

"Who is this?"

The woman didn't expect Shen Lanxi to suddenly pay attention to her, and she quickly lowered her head. Seeing this, her second aunt immediately introduced her, "This is your cousin's new wife."

How could the bride in the clan know that he was left-handed?

Shen Lanxi lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on the teacup in her hand. After a moment's thought, she took a sip and said calmly, "My cousin is getting married. Why didn't I hear grandpa mention it?"

Second Aunt glanced at Shen Jun and said gently, "It's not a big deal, I'm just worried it might cause you some trouble."

Shen Lanxi didn't like being polite, so she put down her teacup and said, "Gao Zhi, go prepare for the wedding."

Second Aunt's face immediately showed joy, but she did not dare to agree and secretly looked at her husband.

Shen Lanxi knew that the old house had many rules, so he looked up at the old man opposite him and said, "Uncle."

Shen Jun waved his hand and said, "Since it's Lan Xi's gift, just accept it."

Hearing this, Second Aunt immediately took the teacup and offered to add tea to Shen Lanxi. Second Aunt's posture was more standard than that of the bride. She lifted the pot, raised it, lowered it, and poured water in one go. For some reason, Shen Lanxi always felt that Second Aunt's method of making tea seemed familiar.

I always feel like I've seen it somewhere before?

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