Chapter 314: All That's Missing Is the Bride
Shen Zhiyan nodded.
Duanwu, who was standing by, quickly took the thing from Ye Caiping's hand.
Master Qian also quickly handed the box in his hand to Duanwu and said respectfully: "I was able to pass the imperial examination this time thanks to Mr. Shen. I came here today to thank you."
Shen Zhiyan said: "If Master Qian wants to discuss academic matters in the future, please come over anytime."
Master Qian was delighted: "Really?"
"Um."
Mr. Qian was so happy that he almost jumped up.
"Aunt." Shen Manman jumped in from outside.
Jin'er, Huan'er, Jinhua and Ye Xuan followed closely behind.
Shen Manman said angrily: "I heard everything. Yesterday, you were rewarded, and you went to watch the trial, but you didn't even inform me."
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Everything happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to inform you."
"Humph." Shen Manman glanced at her: "Then you have to compensate me."
"Okay, what do you want?"
Chen Manman had already thought about it: "Autumn is here, Auntie, why don't you accompany me to the mountains to play? Isn't there a Shanyun Temple nearby? Jin'er, Huan'er and Jinhua haven't been to the Taoist temple this year, right? Let's go play together, just as an autumn outing."
Ye Jin'er and Ye Huan'er were full of anticipation. Huan'er said, "I have never been there since I was a child. Mom, I want to go."
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Okay."
"Dad, go play!" Shen Manman stared at Shen Zhiyan with bright eyes: "I haven't gone out for a walk for a long time."
Shen Zhiyan held the teacup, turned his face away, and said lightly: “Then go.”
Yay, it’s done! Shen Manman was delighted, and turned around to see Master Qian sitting there again: "Grandpa, do you want to go with us?"
Master Qian was very tactful and waved his hand with a smile: "No, thank you Miss Shen for the invitation. I have invited a few old classmates to a small gathering and I am just about to say goodbye."
Jinhua said regretfully, "I have to go back to prepare the embroidery shop, so I can't come."
Ye Xuan said: "Sir, aunt, I won't go either. I still have a lot of homework to finish."
Shen Zhiyan nodded.
Shen Manman smiled and said, "Then Xuan'er will be responsible for sending Grandpa and Jinhua home."
Shen Zhiyan's handsome face was slightly stern: "There is order of seniority, was it you who called Xuan'er?"
Shen Manman pouted: “Then, cousin Xuan will send Jinhua and Grandpa back.”
Shen Zhiyan was finally satisfied.
Ye Xuan shuddered. Did he hear it wrong? Shen Manman called him cousin? Why did she call him cousin?
That’s right, it must be this girl who was playful and followed Jin’er’s shouting. Just now she was imitating the teacher and calling him Xuan'er!
Ye Caiping said, "Jinhua, you guys can take my carriage home."
"good."
Master Qian looked at Ye Caiping and Shen Zhiyan with a smile, then said goodbye.
Duanwu sent Ye Xuan and the other two out of the Shen family.
The carriage of Ye Caiping's family was parked outside the door. Ye Xuan said, "Master, I will take you back."
Master Qian smiled and said, "No need. I live in this town, so I'll just take a walk."
"Then... I'll take my leave now. I'll come back to see you when I have time."
Ye Xuan and Jin Hua left in a carriage.
After they left, Master Qian turned around and asked Duanwu, "I wonder when I can drink at Mr. Shen's wedding."
Duanwu said: "It's almost done. Now everything is ready, except for the bride."
…
A large carriage moved slowly along the wide mountain road.
Ye Caiping, Jin'er Huan'er and Shen Manman were sitting in the carriage, but Shen Zhiyan did not ride in the carriage, but followed beside the carriage on horseback.
The weather was clear and the scenery was pleasant along the way.
Ye Jin'er and the other two maids were chattering away, while Ye Caiping was looking at the scenery outside the window, feeling happy.
Shen Zhiyan glanced at the carriage, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
Soon, we arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Several people climbed the mountain together.
After climbing for three quarters of an hour, we finally reached Shanyun Temple on the top of the mountain.
Looking at the towering Taoist temple in front of her, Shen Manman’s eyes lit up: “Dad, aunt, let’s go worship Yue Lao.”
Ye Caiping smiled: "Mr. Shen, a girl should not be kept at home when she grows up."
Shen Zhiyan looked back at Shen Manman and smiled: “I will arrange a marriage for you when I return to Beijing during the Chinese New Year.
Shen Manman's face flushed red: "No, no, no, it's not... I, I just... Humph, when grandma asked you last year, daddy said he would keep me until I was seventeen! Why are you going back on your word now?"
"How can I go back on my word? Now it's settled, she'll get married on the 17th, isn't that perfect?"
Shen Manman was anxious. Was she digging a hole for herself?
"Let's go to Yue Lao Palace." Shen Zhiyan said as he looked at Ye Caiping, his cold and noble features tinged with warmth: "Madam Ye, let's go together?"
Ye Caiping nodded: "Okay!"
Ye Jin'er and Ye Huan'er narrowed their eyes and looked at the two of them.
Several people walked into the Taoist temple together, and under the guidance of the little Taoist boy, they came to the Yue Lao Temple.
Ye Caiping and Shen Zhiyan stood in front of the bronze statue of Yue Lao, clasped their hands together, closed their eyes and prayed.
Ye Jin'er and Ye Huan'er stood outside, not daring to go in. They didn't want to get married so soon...
They looked at the backs of Ye Caiping and the other person, but seemed a little dazed.
One is exquisite and simple, the other is tall and elegant. From a distance, they are as harmonious and beautiful as an ancient painting; they are a perfect match.
Shen Manman didn't dare to go in either. She lay on the doorpost, half of her face exposed, and looked at the two people angrily.
I silently said to myself: Grandpa Yue, you need to open your eyes! Don't marry me off as my father requested. Look at these two people in front of you, they are so well-matched. Please tie them up into a cocoon with a red rope!
After paying homage to Yue Lao, Ye Caiping and Shen Zhiyan came out.
Shen Manman walked ahead sullenly.
Then they worshipped the Three Pure Ones, the Jade Emperor and other gods.
"Dad, aunt, let's go get a fortune!" Shen Manman said.
"Okay, let's go then."
The group came to the Sanqing Temple and began to draw lots.
There was no text on the fortune stick, only numbers, so I asked the Taoist priest next to me to interpret it.
Several people came to the Taoist priest with sticks in hand.
The Taoist priest put the small oil tank on the table and said, "Thank you, ten cents for each."
Shen Manman put in a hundred coins, exactly fifty cents.
The old Taoist took Shen Manman’s stick: “What do you want, young lady?”
Shen Manman said: "Please... beg my father, do you think he will end up alone?"
The corners of Shen Zhiyan's mouth twitched slightly, and Ye Caiping glanced at him, almost laughing out loud. Ye Jin'er and her sister also chuckled.
The old Taoist took a closer look and said with a smile, "No."
"real?"
"certainly."
Shen Manman was suspicious and couldn't help but look back at Shen Zhiyan. Daddy was so handsome, but too cold and lonely, with the aura of being destined to be alone.
Shen Zhiyan's face darkened when she looked at him: "How dare you, is this what you can ask?"
Shen Manman flattened her mouth. If it weren’t for my aunt, who would ask you?
But her aunt was here, so she couldn't ask too directly.
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Okay, it's our turn. Taoist priest, please tell me how to interpret my fortune. How will my business be next year?"
Ye Caiping stepped forward and gave the stick to the Taoist.
The Taoist looked at her and said, "Don't worry, young lady, everything will go smoothly."
Ye Caiping immediately smiled.
Ye Jin'er stepped forward: "Ask for a house."
"Well, the family is safe."
Ye Huan'er: "Please let me spend the rest of my life with you."
"Wealth, leisure, peace and prosperity!"
Ye Jiner and Ye Huaner were very happy.
Shen Manman heard all the good words and smiled: "Wow, they are all accurate! Dad, what about yours?"
Shen Zhiyan stepped forward and gave the stick to the Taoist priest.
Taoist: "What do you want?"
Shen Zhiyan: “See how life will be next year.”
The Taoist looked at the fortune book and said with a smile, "Congratulations on the birth of a precious son."
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