"This old servant has brought good news for the old lady!"

Everyone looked at the old woman with interest after hearing her words.

Madam Jiang asked with a smile, "What happy event happened up ahead?"

"Just now, a guest proposed marriage to the Marquis, wishing to marry the Sixth Miss..."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Jiang clenched her fists, her worry undisguised, and asked sharply, "Who is it?"

Grandma Jiang San couldn't hold back any longer and stood up, her eyes glaring at the old woman like knives.

To whom did the Marquis sell her Ah Zi?!

In contrast, Jiang Segu, the person involved, casually picked up a grape and ate it.

Even if her grandfather agreed to her marriage, she had the ability to ruin it!

The old woman had never seen the old lady angry before, nor had she ever seen the usually gentle Jiang San Nai Nai like this. Her heart trembled slightly as she replied.

"Replying to the old lady, it is Deputy Commander Gu who lives next door to us!"

Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang's anger subsided by a third.

Father did handle things quite methodically this time!

Madam Jiang also calmed down. "Go and tell the Marquis that this is a joyous occasion, but joyous occasions cannot be rushed! Besides, Azi is not yet of marriageable age, so let's postpone this matter for a while."

Upon hearing that it was Gu Songhan who was proposing marriage, Jiang Segu suppressed the dozens of ways she had in mind to sabotage the engagement and reached out to pick up another grape to eat.

This time, however, her hand holding the grapes trembled visibly.

The Song sisters exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

Which one is Deputy Commander Gu?

Zeng Baozhu's expression faltered slightly.

His surname is Gu, and he's the deputy commander, so it must be him!

Thinking of this, she suddenly stood up.

Just then, Madam Jiang came over. "Baozhu, your mother isn't feeling well. Why don't you come back with me first?"

Zeng Baozhu was naturally unwilling, but Jiang Shi threatened her with that family again. Zeng Baozhu could only glare angrily, and after Jiang Shi apologized to Old Madam Jiang, she left the Changping Marquis's residence.

As soon as she sat down in the carriage, Zeng Baozhu shook off Jiang's hand and sat angrily in the place furthest away from Jiang!

Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Jiang was not angry. She simply comforted her, saying, "I know you want to avenge that boy surnamed Dong, but he is already dead. Don't think about those empty things anymore!"

If you continue to be willful and reckless, your mother will have no choice but to pretend you're not her daughter. If you threaten to kill yourself again, your mother will reluctantly send you on your way!

These words made Zeng Baozhu dare not act childishly.

Long ago, she and Dong Xuzhi had secretly pledged their lives to each other.

To outsiders, Dong Xuzhi was just a spoiled brat, but he was extremely attentive to her. Over time, she began to find Dong Xuzhi much more agreeable.

However, Dong Xuzhi was only a minor official, while she was a noble lady from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and a princess. Dong Xuzhi needed to hold an official position before he could ask her for a marriage proposal!

I thought that with Commander Ma around, I was sure I'd get the position of Deputy Commander of the North City Military Command, but then Gu Songhan showed up out of nowhere!

If it weren't for Gu Songhan, Dong Xuzhi wouldn't have died. As long as he's alive, we can still plan things out gradually.

But now there's nothing left!

Not only that, but her parents also imprisoned Dong Xuzhi's family members in order to force her to obey.

Thinking of her family, Zeng Baozhu could only lower her head and say, "I acted impulsively just now!"

Jiang sat down beside her, took her hand, and said, "Don't worry, your grandfather has been keeping an eye on Gu Songhan for a long time!"

Why did Grandfather set his sights on him?

"How could your mother understand these matters of the court! I just wanted to tell you not to act rashly. As for Dong Xuzhi's family, I have already ordered them to return to their hometown to live peacefully. I was afraid that you would cause trouble in your impulsiveness, which is why I have been lying to you!"

Zeng Baozhu was surprised and didn't know what to say for a moment!

At this moment, Jiang Segu looked at Gu Songhan standing in front of him and didn't know what to say.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Gu Songhan assumed she was angry because of his rashness, and cautiously said, "I heard from Wen Dong that Madam Jiang plotted against you and publicly tried to match you with Liang Shaojie. In a moment of impulsiveness, I asked the Marquis for your hand in marriage. If you don't want to, I...I..."

Gu Songhan wanted to suggest that he could talk to the Marquis and pretend the matter didn't count, but he was unwilling.

“I can wait until you come of age before we get engaged. After that, we can get to know each other for two or three years. If you still feel I'm not suitable, then you…”

Jiang Segu tilted his head, looking at Gu Songhan, waiting to see how he would continue!

However, Gu Songhan simply couldn't bring himself to say the words of announcing the engagement.

After a long silence, he finally said, "I will definitely treat you well, you have to believe me!"

That's it?

Gu Songhan nodded.

"Didn't you go to lead troops to Shuozhou? Why are you back so soon?"

"That's just a smokescreen from His Majesty. He's afraid that someone with ulterior motives will disrupt his plans, so I can't tell you the truth!"

"So where did you actually go?"

Gu Songhan's eyes were filled with apology. "It's not convenient to talk about this now!"

"Okay, I won't ask about that. So, when did you get back?"

"I went to the palace to see His Majesty early this morning and then came here immediately."

"Didn't you go back to see your godfather?"

"Not yet!"

Jiang Segu lowered his head, a slight smile playing on his lips.

When he raised his head, his face was serious. "You know, the waters of this Marquis's mansion run deep. Aren't you afraid it will cause you trouble?"

Gu Songhan shook his head.

Why would he be afraid!

He was only afraid that he hadn't done enough and that the girl would get hurt!

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