In order to marry her as soon as possible, he ruthlessly harmed himself, but not to truly be with her, but to seize her family business? Even if he complied at first, his true colors would eventually be revealed?
Shi Murou could not accept these things.
She suddenly lost control of her emotions, screamed, and ran out.
However, once inside the carriage, Shi Murou didn't rush back.
Instead, they sent the coachman to inquire whether the Shen family had indeed come to the Qiao family to ask Qiao Xi'er to become Shen Liang's concubine.
She was worried that if the villagers knew her and asked them questions, it might affect her relationship with Shen Liang, so she didn't dare to tell the truth.
Sitting in the carriage, Shi Murou was filled with nervousness, hoping the coachman would bring a negative answer.
This would prove that everything else Qiao Lian'er said was false.
After waiting for a while, the coachman returned.
He spoke through the carriage window, "I inquired with three or four families, and they all said it was true. They said the Shen family is cunning, and that the Shen family members—"
Shi Murou's face was as white as a sheet: "Go on."
"They also said that the Shen family was intentionally or unintentionally showing off to the villagers that once they married the Shi family's daughter, everything the Shi family owned would belong to the Shen family. Even if they had to become live-in sons-in-law, they could swallow the Shen family whole if they endured for decades and the time was right."
"At that time, no family in the entire town will be able to compare with the Shen family."
Shi Murou felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, unable to feel any warmth.
“Miss, the master’s concerns are not unfounded. Shen Liang’s talent is acceptable, but his background is different. Given this disparity, I’m afraid he has ulterior motives for approaching you.”
"You've seen countless examples like these during your many years in office."
"That's why they haven't agreed yet. They're being very farsighted, making long-term plans for Miss."
Shi Murou stayed in the carriage for a long time before saying, "Let's go back."
Upon arriving in town, she still asked the coachman to inquire at the snake-catching family, and sure enough, Shen Liang had bought a viper yesterday.
When she arrived at her doorstep, Shi Murou started sobbing and ran inside.
Grandpa Shi was practicing calligraphy in his study when he saw her face covered in tears and her eyes red and swollen, so he put down his brush.
"Oh dear, what's wrong? Who made our Rou'er angry?"
Shi Murou ran to Grandpa Shi's side, grabbed his sleeve, and wiped her snot and tears on it.
Grandpa Shi wasn't angry; he waited for her to speak slowly.
"Grandpa, I was wrong before. I've changed my mind. I won't marry Shen Liang."
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