Chapter 182 Marriage

As soon as Mrs. Shen said this, everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for Jun Moye's answer.

It is obvious that the Chenzhou Prefecture wants to form a marriage alliance with the Jun family.

Shen Luoyun's face turned slightly red and she lowered her head. At the same time, she felt a little complicated. So, is the fate of a concubine's daughter limited to being a concubine?

Shen Luoxue looked at her mother eagerly, hoping that her mother would mention her.

Jun Moye's face suddenly turned cold.

"Thank you for your advice, Madam Shen. I just don't need anyone to take care of me. The journey from the Imperial City to the northwest has been long and arduous, and the experience has been somewhat bumpy. My wife and I have supported each other along the way."

Then his eyes fell gently on Su Hanchu.

"My Lord Moye is extremely lucky to have my wife in this life."

After hearing this, Shen Luoyun quietly looked up at the two of them. Although he was young and didn't know what love was, he could feel that this young master's eyes were really full of his wife.

Having seen how humble her biological mother was as a concubine, she naturally did not want to be a concubine. So when she heard Jun Moye's refusal, she did not feel lost at all. She bowed silently to the two of them, then walked to Shen Luoxue and sat down silently.

When Shen Luoxue saw Jun Moye's rejection, she secretly felt happy for a moment, but then felt disappointed again. He actually cared so much about the woman beside him? He was willing to express his feelings for her in public?

With so many people watching, Su Hanchu couldn't help blushing when she met Jun Moye's eyes. She covered her face with her sleeves, reached out and pinched Jun Moye's waist, and spoke while looking at Madam Shen's unhappy expression.

"Thank you, Madam Shen, for your concern for my husband and me. Hanchu is young, and as a wife, there are indeed some things that she may not consider carefully. Thank you, Madam Shen, for reminding me today. Hanchu will pay more attention to her husband while she is busy with business in the future."

Mrs. Shen smiled faintly.

"Mr. Jun and Mrs. Jun have such a deep love for each other that it's really enviable."

The Chenzhou government spoke up to smooth things over.

"Come on, come on, eat your food. Stop chatting or the food will get cold."

The county magistrates also smiled and began to warm up the audience.

"Sir Shen, this cup is for you."

Some people also toasted Jun Moye.

"Master Jun, this cup is a toast to you. I, He Jingming, will be handling the official duties of Anbei County for the time being. I look forward to your guidance in the future."

It seems that this is the person who will temporarily replace Hua Jiping. Jun Moye politely raised his wine glass.

"Master He, you are too polite. It's not about giving me advice. As a member of the Jun family, I, like my grandfather, hope that the people of Tianyuan can get better and better. Only then will our Jun family feel at ease."

He Jingming quickly expressed his opinion upon hearing this.

"I understand. Please rest assured, Master Jun, I will always be honest and upright, and put the people first. I will drink this cup first as a token of my respect. Please feel free to do as you please. If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope you will do me the honor of inviting me to dinner alone. I would also like to ask you many questions about official business."

As the banquet came to an end with more toasts, the county magistrates all stood up to say goodbye.

Chenzhou Prefecture invited Jun Moye to have tea alone.

"Master Jun, I have something I'd like to consult you about in private. Why don't we go to the study and have a cup of tea?"

Madam Shen also spoke to Su Hanchu with a smile.

"Madam Jun, I got two rolls of fine cloth a few days ago. I felt a sense of closeness the moment I saw you. Why don't I give it to you to make a set of clothes? It won't be in vain that the two rolls of cloth were so hard to come by."

It seems that there is still something to say. Su Hanchu and Jun Moye looked at each other and nodded slightly without saying a word.

Jun Momo followed Chenzhoufu to the study.

Su Hanchu followed Madam Shen to the inner courtyard.

The maid quickly brought up some hot tea, and another maid brought up two pieces of fine red cloth.

Mrs. Shen smiled and began to introduce.

"Madam Jun, this is Shu brocade from the south. The color really suits your temperament. It's a little gift from me. I hope you won't mind."

Su Hanchu glanced at the cloth in the maid's hand.

"Thank you, Madam Shen."

Then he took out a box from the space and handed it politely to Madam Shen with both hands.

"Madam Shen, only reciprocity can last a long time. This bracelet has a lustrous color. When I first met Madam Shen, I felt that this bracelet must be particularly suitable for Madam Shen. Madam Shen, you must look very beautiful wearing it."

Upon seeing this, Madam Shen began to re-evaluate Su Hanchu in her heart. He was indeed worthy of being from the imperial city. Looking around the northwest, I am afraid no one could match his thoughtfulness.

"Mrs. Jun is truly thoughtful. If you don't mind, we should visit each other more often in the future, and let our daughters learn more about how to behave from Mrs. Jun."

Su Hanchu listened and smiled while drinking tea.

“Mrs. Shen, you are too kind.”

Mrs. Shen drank some tea, looked at Su Hanchu, and spoke a little embarrassedly.

"Madam Jun, I am a straightforward person. I like to speak directly. If there is anything I said that is not good, please forgive me, Madam Jun."

It seems that we are going to talk about serious matters. Su Hanchu gently put down the teacup.

"Mrs. Shen, please feel free to speak."

Mrs. Shen squeezed the handkerchief in her hand.

"Madam Jun, to be honest, our Shen family is interested in marrying into the Jun family."

As if she was afraid that Su Hanchu would refuse outright, Madam Shen spoke again anxiously.

"Don't worry, Madam Jun. The daughters of our Shen family are all obedient and sensible. The one sent to the Jun family is even more sensible and decent. It will not cause any impact on Madam Jun."

Su Hanchu didn't get angry after hearing this, he just smiled and spoke.

"Madam Shen, let's talk about this matter. To be generous, whether to take a concubine depends on my husband's opinion. To be stingy, I, Su Hanchu, don't want to share my husband with others. It's better to look at my husband's opinion on this matter. If he likes the girl from the Shen family, I won't stop him. If he doesn't like it, even if I agree, this girl from the Shen family will be wronged when she enters the mansion."

Madam Shen sighed when she heard this.

"What Madam Jun said is true. What woman in this world is willing to share her husband with others? Even when my master took a concubine, I was secretly heartbroken several times.

But since ancient times, men have had three wives and four concubines. Moreover, Madam Jun, you are very smart and should understand that the marriage between the Shen family and the Jun family will benefit both of our families.

Our Shen family sincerely wants to make friends, so we will not embarrass Madam Jun. Therefore, the one we are going to send to the Jun family is our concubine Shen Luoyun. As long as there is this marriage, our two families will be closely connected, equivalent to being one family. I hope Madam Jun will consider the overall situation."

Of course, Su Hanchu couldn't be so decisive in what Jiang said.

“What Madam Shen said is true. When we return, I will discuss it with my husband. Lord Shen is an honest official, and we also want to interact more with the Shen family.”

And at this time in the study.

After some polite exchanges between Chenzhou Prefecture and Jun Moye, they finally got to the point.

"Master Jun, what do you think of my little daughter Luo Yun?"