Chapter 79 Chapter 79 "Clean means are useless."...
==Chapter 79==
"I won't accept the divorce!"
Xie Zhujing's words were firm and unyielding.
Feng Wenyu was speechless. Actually, she and Xie Zhujing both knew that the engagement was a matter of mutual negotiation between the two families, but if one family wanted to cancel the engagement, they didn't need the other family's consent at all.
The snow was so thick that the warm sun could not penetrate it, and the air was filled with coldness.
The heavy crane cloak weighed heavily on Feng Wenyu, and a strand of her black hair fell on the railing. Xie Zhujing came too quickly, and before she could do anything, Xie Zhujing had already asked a question. As Xie Zhujing stepped forward, she had no way to retreat and could only be squeezed into a cramped corner.
Now she could only sit and look up at him.
The woman's dark eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if she was filled with some sorrow. Xie Zhujing couldn't help but close his eyes, laughing at himself in his heart. It was obvious that she wanted to break off the engagement for no reason, so why did she look so depressed?
He was somewhat disgusted with the source of his feelings towards her, which were out of covetousness and jealousy. Now when he lowered his eyes to look at her, he did not dare to say that he was completely innocent. He lacked confidence and always gave in when facing her.
He was a man who sought fame and reputation, and he had been attracted to her from the very beginning.
She was born with a good appearance, so she wanted to take advantage of it. Even at this time, no one could bear to blame her.
Xie Zhujing suddenly felt that she was going too far.
How could he pretend to be pitiful at this time? He suddenly couldn't tell who was the victim.
After a long time, Feng Wenyu regained her voice and shouted:
"Thank you, sir—"
Xie Zhujing interrupted: "Don't call me Lord Xie."
He was overwhelmed by his emotions, and his words were harsh:
"You and I are still engaged, why do you call me Master Xie?"
He said, "Is it the word 'encounter' that is hard to hear or hard to say that makes you so embarrassed to speak?"
He's being a bit unreasonable.
Feng Wenyu was forced to lean back, revealing her slender, white neck. She seemed to have not expected him to lose his composure like this. Her eyes widened, and she was momentarily stunned. She hastily replied, "Neither."
Xie Zhujing made a straightforward request:
"Then call me Yuzhi."
He said, “I want to listen.”
He didn't seem to be aggressive, but he was pressing forward. Feng Wenyu's eyes trembled. Because of their relationship, she couldn't do what he wanted, so she shouted, "Xie Zhujing, please get out of the way first."
Xie Zhujing didn't move at all. He said calmly:
"wrong."
Feng Wenyu looked at him in astonishment.
Xie Zhujing still said the same thing: "No, the young lady is calling you wrong."
Feng Wenyu bit her lip.
Xie Zhujing's eyes dimmed, and he scoffed, "Is it really that difficult?"
He still made way, but not completely. He turned around and sat next to the woman. His hair fell on the railing and also on her black hair, as if entangled. His voice was steady, but with a hint of self-mockery:
"You're so stingy as to not even give me a reason, little lady. How can I accept this outcome?"
Feng Wenyu was hoarse, and she said softly: "You and I have only known each other for a year..."
Xie Zhujing understood the implication of her words and laughed suddenly:
"Young lady, how long do you think it will take for me to fall in love with you?" He was too straightforward, leaving Feng Wenyu stunned.
Xie Zhujing continued, "Some things are destined from the first meeting."
It was originally out of reach, but later the bright moon had the opportunity to shine on him, and he had no choice but to seize the opportunity.
Xie Zhujing turned his head, his usually cold eyes now full of emotion.
In the white snow, Feng Wenyu saw him. He was shrouded in the halo of light reflected by the warm sun. He was as handsome and charming as when they first met, with clear eyebrows and eyes. The only difference was that his eyes no longer drooped. Instead, he looked at her intently. So, she finally saw the friendship clearly and could not allow herself to have any doubt.
His feelings for her may not be pure, but he does have feelings for her.
She heard Xie Zhujing say:
"Young lady, once you see hope in some things, you will never be willing to retreat."
For him, this career and her were both like this.
When their eyes met, it seemed as if one could hear a pin drop, and even the sound of their heartbeats became exceptionally clear in this silence.
After a long moment, Feng Wenyu took a deep breath and turned her head. Since they had met, she had rarely made strong demands, but now, she was resolute. She said, "I have made up my mind. I hope you will grant my wish."
The gaze was in vain.
Xie Zhujing's vision only contained her back.
******
Tan Lin carefully raised his head and glanced at the adult. He had not said a word since the adult came out of the Minister's Mansion.
Tan Lin felt uneasy and whispered, "Sir, what does Miss Feng say?"
Xie Zhujing's voice was cold and distant:
"She said she had made up her mind."
Tan Lin's heart skipped a beat. He raised his head and asked, "What are you going to do, sir?"
Xie Zhujing suddenly stopped, and he turned to look at the plaque of the Minister's Mansion. His eyes were dark and difficult to read. After a long moment, he said sarcastically:
"Do I have the right to refuse?"
The Feng family was his helper in the court, but he suddenly discovered that the Feng family had also become an obstacle that shackled him.
He is too controlled by the Feng family.
In fact, everyone in the court is like this. Who is not controlled by party and family?
Compared to others, being able to climb into the Feng family was already a step to heaven for him.
However, people's ambitions are growing day by day, and they will never be satisfied. Once they get something, they will want more.
He lowered his eyes and glanced at the pouch on his waist.
This is the latest one.
I think it will be the last one.
However, he was unwilling to stop there.
Xie Zhujing took a deep look at the plaque of the Minister's Mansion, and finally withdrew his gaze, his voice calm:
"I want to see him."
Tan Lin's expression suddenly changed: "My Lord, please think twice."
Xie Zhujing said:
"I tried."
"Clean methods are useless."
He listened to his teacher and never used those methods on the little lady, but the result was not what he wanted.
It can be seen that he is not suitable for this noble and upright set after all.
Years ago, when Xie Zhujing learned that his teacher asked him to come over, he realized what was going on.
When he received the token of engagement, he was not surprised at all. Song Zuoliang patted his shoulder and sighed:
"From now on, your marriage with the young lady is over. Don't think about it anymore."
Xie Zhujing just lowered his eyes and looked at the token.
Song Zuoliang said in a deep voice, "The old man said that your second uncle is likely to have a position change."
Feng Rongyu is now the Minister of Personnel. If there is another change, he should be the Minister of Personnel. When the position of Minister becomes vacant, all parties will scramble for it, and the Feng family will do their best to help Xie Zhujing.
However, Xie Zhujing's age and qualifications were not enough to qualify him for the position of fourth rank.
However, when someone is promoted to the position of Minister, there will naturally be a vacant position, and that is the position that the Feng family is targeting for Xie Zhujing.
Xie Zhujing was stroking the token in his hand. Hearing this, he pulled his lower lip slightly.
Is this compensation?
*******
Lu Minxing came to Beijing and was taken to the Sanfasi for trial as soon as he arrived.
Feng Wenyu saw Shen Jingchen again.
The cancellation of the engagement was ultimately an obstacle, and she didn't want to listen to other people's questions. She ignored all the invitations to banquets, and after the New Year, she ran to the Feng family's farm in the suburbs, intending to stay there for a few days to get some peace and quiet.
Feng Wenyu is the Shen Jingchen whom he met at this time.
The weather this year has been changeable, with a lot of snow and rain. When the wind blows, it's so cold outside that it's unbearable for humans to stay.
It was at this time that Shen Jingchen knocked on Zhuangzi’s door.
Feng Wenyu saw Shen Jingchen holding an oil-paper umbrella, which was blown to pieces by the wind, and was a little surprised: "Mr. Shen?"
He looked so miserable.
The oil-paper umbrella was blown into pieces and he was soaked like a drowned rat. When he stood under the eaves, water drops kept falling from him.
Feng Wenyu looked around and saw people standing there silently. He couldn't help but ask:
"Why are you here?"
Shen Jingchen seemed to have not expected that this manor belonged to her family. He was silent for a moment before saying, "Today I went to Qingning Temple to burn incense. When I was going down the mountain, it suddenly started to rain heavily. I had no choice but to come to your house for help and shelter from the rain."
If it were in his previous life, Feng Wenyu would indeed believe this.
But now, Feng Wenyu's heart was sinking. She had only been in the manor for two days, and Shen Jingchen had found her location so accurately. It was obvious that Shen Jingchen and the people behind him had been keeping an eye on her whereabouts.
Feng Wenyu nodded: "I see."
She seemed to know nothing, and her attitude towards Shen Jingchen was still complicated:
"Then Mr. Shen, please come in and take shelter from the rain."
Shen Jingchen raised his eyes to glance at her. She seemed to have not changed at all. The crane cloak made of precious Shu brocade was draped over her body. The bottom was stained with mud and water. Such a delicate fabric was probably about to be ruined.
But she didn't care. She was born precious, and such precious things were just everyday things to her.
The place where she stood was as if there was a dividing line. She didn't need to do anything. The slight trembling of the golden hairpin in her bun made people clearly realize the huge difference.
As long as she nods slightly, beauty, fame, wealth and power will come to her in an instant.
After she broke off the engagement again, some people said that she was using Xie Zhujing as a joke.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see the bitterness in these words.
After ten years of hard study, it is already a great achievement to be able to become a county magistrate in a remote place.
If she treats it as a pastime, she can get the Feng family's full support, and there are many people who want to take advantage of this opportunity.
Reputation is the shackles that imprison women. As long as there is enough benefit, no matter how notorious a person is, a large number of people will flock to him.
The person who used to be worldly is still like a laurel branch even though he has turned into mud. His whole body is dignified and unmatched. The emotion in this glance is very complicated, but Shen Jingchen restrained it and lowered his head: "Thank you, Miss Feng."
If it weren't for the fact that he had saved her once, he might not even be qualified to have her look down at him.
Hot water, new clothes were all prepared, and even charcoal and a brazier were delivered.
Shen Jingchen looked at these, but was a little dazed.
Like Qiao Anyu, she did not look down on him when she learned that he was an actor. She treated him the same as before, but was more helpless. She was cautious in what she said, for fear of touching on his sad memories.
They are all good people.
Just like the reflection in the water, it made him see his own meanness more clearly.
From the moment he came out of prison, or in other words, since the Shen family was destroyed, there was no turning back for him.
Shen Jingchen's hand fell into the hot water, and the back of his hand was burned red, but he seemed not to feel the heat, and only murmured softly:
"Don't blame me..."
The rain was so heavy that it refused to stop until evening, so Shen Jingchen had to stay overnight.
Zhuangzi is divided into the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard. People can be kept in the guest rooms of the outer courtyard, and there are servants and waiters watching over them, so it is not a problem.
At night, a servant got up to go to the bathroom and saw a figure in a daze. He was so frightened that he shuddered and broke out in a cold sweat. He almost fell into the yellow water stain with his legs weak. He picked up the lantern and looked. After seeing the person clearly, he stood up straight:
"Mr. Shen? Why are you out here so late at night and not sleeping?"
The servant laughed awkwardly. It was dark all around, and suddenly a figure appeared, which was quite scary.
Shen Jingchen lowered his eyes, his tone sounding a little apologetic and hesitant: "I'm looking for a clean room, but it's my first time here, so I'm a little confused about the direction."
The servant suddenly realized what was going on and yawned sleepily. He felt troubled and wanted to go back to sleep quickly, so he said:
“Oh, the toilet, it’s over there, Master Shen saw it, do you want me to take you there.”
After saying this, the servant looked up again and laughed inwardly.
This must be a nobleman. Who would build the kitchen and toilet together?
Shen Jingchen shook his head. Under the gaze of the servants, he walked towards the toilet. When he heard the footsteps behind him gradually fade away, he turned around to look in the direction he came from. Soon, he withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyes to hide the obscurity in his eyes.
After a while, Zhuangzi returned to his composure, as if nothing had happened.
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