Chapter 98 Postponed
Shen Wan thought she would be fine with just a few words, but the old lady came back with another sentence, "Wan'er learns everything very quickly, except cooking. I wanted her to learn, but she hurt her hands every time she entered the kitchen. I don't know if she can learn it before she gets married..."
Is it necessary to bring up her embarrassing things in public?
Not to mention that Shen Wan was unhappy, Yun’s brows also frowned.
The fact that Shen Wan had knocked down the emperor's left and right arms by making a cake was known to all the civil and military officials in the court. Shen Wan's poor cooking skills were already well known to everyone.
Princess Jingbei glanced at Chen Wan and smiled even more deeply, "On the way here just now, Yu'er specifically told me that if anyone mentioned this matter, let me tell him on his behalf that he doesn't need his Crown Prince's Consort to know how to cook, and ask Madam Dingguo not to force the Second Miss."
Just now everyone was laughing at Chen Wan behind his back, but now no one can laugh anymore and can only feel envy and jealousy.
When Miss Shen Er cooks, she not only knocks down her own father and Prince Jingbei, not to mention Prince Jingbei himself. Her cooking skills are so bad, but Prince Jingbei is not only not angry, but also afraid that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion will force her to learn cooking, so he asks his mother to speak well of her. How much does Prince Jingbei like Miss Shen Er?
Chen Wan is the daughter of Shen Ji, and has a maternal family that is rich enough to rival a country. This is already enviable enough. When the emperor arranged her marriage to Xie Jingyu, no one was so envious. They all thought that the Prince of Jingbei would not like the second Miss Shen who was not good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, or songs. Without the favor of her husband, her life would not be smooth even if she was rich. As a result, the Prince of Jingbei protected her before she even got married.
It's not just ordinary protection.
Lady Dingguo is Miss Shen's biological mother. He is worried that Lady Dingguo will force Miss Shen to do something she doesn't want to do. Even if he dotes on his wife as if it were his life, he wouldn't dote on her like this, right?
The Yun family was already satisfied with Xie Jingyu, and now they were even more satisfied.
That day, Xie Jingyu told her not to study, but Shen Wan didn't take it seriously. He had no say in matters concerning the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, but she didn't expect that he would let Princess Jingbei and her mother tell her, in front of so many people.
It's just a small matter, he shouldn't be so serious, right?
Shen Wan's face flushed red.
Chen Wu tore the handkerchief in her hand out of jealousy.
The old lady had nothing to say. Princess Jingbei said in front of so many people that Shen Wan didn't need to know how to cook, which showed her sincerity.
Many ladies from prominent families came today. Chen Xun hadn't brought them back yet, so it was still early for the banquet. Chen Wan and Shen Wu led them to the garden to appreciate the flowers.
When the wedding ceremony is about to begin, those ladies from wealthy families will go to the front yard to watch the fun, and Shen Wan will definitely have to accompany them.
When they arrived at the outer courtyard, they saw Xie Jingyu from a distance. Shen Wan was suddenly afraid to see him. As soon as their eyes met, they quickly looked away.
Prince Yuzhang smiled at Xie Jingyu and said, "Is your wedding with Miss Shen Er coming soon?"
"next month."
Chu Yang, the son of Linjiang Marquis, asked, "Why did I hear Chen Li say it was the month after next?"
Xie Jingyu frowned.
Prince Yuzhang asked, "Which of you two got the date wrong?"
When Chen Li greeted the guests passing by, Chu Yang pulled him over and said, "You said next month, and Brother Jing Yu said next month. I'm confused."
Chen Li said, "Originally it was planned for next month, but Wan'er must marry Yu'er first, so we can only postpone it to the month after next."
Shen Li's voice was drowned out by the crackling sound of firecrackers, but Xie Jingyu still heard it clearly. He looked towards Shen Wan and saw that she was smiling like a flower and looked very happy.
After watching Chen Xun and Qu Yan get married, the guests took their seats.
The atmosphere was bustling with noise and cheers.
The wedding banquet lasted for more than an hour before it ended. Chen Wan followed Yun to see off the noble ladies. By the time most of the guests had left, Chen Wan was exhausted.
Yun said distressedly, "Go back and rest."
Shen Wan said, "Mom, you should rest early and don't tire yourself out."
Managing the household is not an easy task in itself, not to mention having an old lady who is always concerned with everything, which makes it even more tiring. It is still too early for Yun to rest.
Chen Wan was tired and walked back to Qingyi Garden from the small path. The breeze was blowing gently, making her feel comfortable and relaxed. She was thinking about finding a rock to sit down and rest for a while, when she saw a tall figure walking towards her.
It was Xie Jingyu.
Shen Wan's eyes widened.
Why didn't he leave?
It would be fine if he didn't leave, he's still in the inner courtyard, still on this side of the path.
It was obvious that he was looking for her, but she didn't think that Xie Jingyu had anything to do with her.
Fortunately, this is a small path and there is no one here. Shen Wan just watched him approach. His eyes were fixed on her face. Shen Wan felt embarrassed by his gaze and said something to make conversation, "Are you lost?"
There were faint voices coming from the distance.
Shen Wan looked back, and before she saw anyone, someone grabbed her waist. She was startled, and before she could react, she was taken to the tree.
Shen Wan was taken to the tree and glanced at the ground. She was so scared that she held on to Xie Jingyu tightly. After the two maids walked away, she glared at Xie Jingyu and said, "Are you trying to scare me to death?"
Xie Jingyu said, "If you're afraid of falling, just hold on to me."
Hold him tight?
She wanted to bite him to death.
Perhaps sensing Shen Wan's thoughts, Xie Jingyu deliberately frightened Shen Wan, who was so frightened that she hugged his waist tightly. Between face and life, of course life was more important.
A low laugh came from above, and Xie Jingyu said, "There's no need to hold me so tightly."
It would have been fine if he hadn't said anything, but as soon as he did, Shen Wan hugged him even tighter, as if he was going to strangle him to death.
Shen Wan said angrily, "Let me go!"
Xie Jingyu looked at Shen Wan, "Why postpone the wedding?"
Shen Wan, “…???”
Are you looking for her just for this?
Shen Wan said, "What do you mean by postpone? The wedding date hasn't been set yet."
Xie Jingyu said, "If you don't marry within three months, won't you be the one who will suffer a bloody disaster?"
Shen Wan said, “That’s fake, you know.”
"I know, but my father-in-law doesn't know."
Shen Wan, “…”
How shameless of you to call "father-in-law" so fluently?
Shen Wan said, "Our two-year agreement starts from the day the emperor grants the marriage. It doesn't matter when I marry you."
Shen Wan didn't dare to look under the tree, but couldn't help looking, and didn't notice that Xie Jingyu's face had become as black as the bottom of a pot.
Even the imperial decree of marriage could not dispel her idea of divorce.
She never thought of really marrying him.
"I will marry you next month."
The sound is rich and irresistible.
But Shen Wan refused very straightforwardly, "No, my eldest sister is getting married next month, and the Duke Dingguo's Mansion cannot hold two weddings in one month."
Xie Jingyu said, "Can't I marry you first?"
Without even thinking, Shen Wan said, "It's not like we're really getting married, why are you in such a hurry?"
Xie Jingyu was so asked that he wanted to throw her off the tree, "What do you think?"
There was a hint of gnashing of teeth in the voice.
Who knows what he thinks.
Shen Wan looked up at him, their eyes met, and suddenly the atmosphere became wrong.
This posture is too ambiguous.
The ambiguity made Shen Wan's face flush red. She quickly let go of her hand, but Xie Jingyu still held her waist, "Be careful not to fall down."
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