Chapter 8 Agreement

"How can this be!" Jiang's mother was anxious.

"I heard that the Marquis has taken a concubine and brought back a son and a daughter. If you don't hold on tight, you will not be able to gain a foothold in the Marquis' Mansion in the future." A woman must obey her

husband after marriage, and a mother's status depends on her son. Only if she gave birth to a son or a daughter, she would have a place in the Marquis' Mansion.

"I know, don't worry, mother, I know my limits." Jiang Shu patted Jiang's mother's hand to comfort her.

But Jiang's mother was not willing to listen. She said with a worried look on her face, "We women are not like men. Even if we have great ambitions, we cannot achieve success and have to stay at home to take care of our husbands and children."

"If you were to marry an ordinary family, it would be fine. With the financial resources of the Jiang family, you can buy peace of mind. But you are marrying into the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion. Money is worthless in front of family power. If you don't have children to take care of you, how can you live your life!"

Thinking of Jiang Shu's miserable situation in the future, Jiang's mother actually cried.

"Mom." Jiang Shu hurriedly took a handkerchief to wipe away Jiang's mother's tears, and said softly, "I understand what you said, mom, I will hold on tightly, and the Marquis is not completely unlovable to me."

"Really?" Jiang's mother asked with red eyes.

Jiang Shu nodded, and said with a bit of shyness: "This morning, the Marquis held my hand tightly."

"As long as he likes you, it's good." Jiang's mother burst into laughter and felt relieved.

Thinking that her daughter was inexperienced and didn't know how to get along with her husband, Jiang's mother held her hand and taught her carefully, hoping that she would have a child soon.

On the other side, Jiang's father Jiang Ning spoke to Shen Changze with anger.

"...Is the border really so cruel and hard?" Jiang Ning asked half-doubtfully.

Shen Changze nodded: "The battlefield is always cruel. I can return to Shangjing alive, thanks to... Jinchu and Master."

"She has suffered a lot with me these years. Even if it is a man's responsibility, I can't abandon her."

After listening to Shen Changze's explanation of the reason for marrying his wife, Jiang's father was silent for a long time before saying: "The past is a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed. Be nice to Shu'er in the future. It has not been easy for her these years."

"I know, I will treat her well, please rest assured, father-in-law." Shen Changze promised solemnly.

Jiang Ning raised his tender fist to threaten: "If you dare to let my elder sister down, I will not forgive you."

It is said that the eldest sister is like a mother. He was raised by his elder sister since he was a child, and the relationship is deep and unparalleled. If anyone dares to bully his elder sister, no matter how noble that person's status is, he will fight him to the death.

Looking at the young and unruly boy in front of him, Shen Changze seemed to see himself many years ago, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

He clenched his fist and bumped it with him, making a pact between men: "If I let her down, I will let you beat me and never fight back."

At this time, Shen Changze never thought that the boy in front of him would really beat him up.

After a heart-to-heart talk, the father and son changed their views on Shen Changze a lot, and they got along very harmoniously afterwards.

"Play here, kill two birds with one stone."

"Watching chess without saying a word, can you please stop talking, Dad?"

"Stinky boy, if you can't do it, let me do it..."

When Jiang Shu and Jiang's mother returned to the hall, they were stunned for a long time when they saw this harmonious scene.

What happened during the time they were out

? "Master and Madam, lunch is ready." The housekeeper came to report.

The three people who were immersed in playing chess turned a deaf ear to him.

Helplessly, Jiang Shu had to step forward and said, "Dad, Marquis, brother, it's time for lunch."

The three people reluctantly got up and ended the chess game.

During the meal, Jiang Ning kept picking up food for Jiang Shu, as if she didn't know how to pick up food herself.

Jiang Shu's belly was bulging after the meal, and she was helped by Shen Changze to get on the carriage.

"Sister, it's my birthday in two months, you must come back to spend it with me." Jiang Ning clung to the carriage with reluctance.

"I know, I will prepare a big gift for you." Jiang Shu touched his head and smiled brightly.

But when the door closed and the carriage started, Jiang Shu's tears fell.

A big hand reached out and gently wiped away her crystal tears.

"Don't cry. If you want to come back in the future, I will accompany you back." Shen Changze held her in his arms and comforted her softly.

Jiang Shu remembered her mother's words, and without struggling, she leaned her head on his shoulder to calm down.

Having gotten up early today and taking a nap as usual, Jiang Shu felt a little sleepy and dozed off lightly.

The person in his arms didn't move or speak for a long time. Shen Changze tentatively called out, "Madam," but

there was no response.

Shen Changze lowered his head and curled the corners of his lips, with a little tenderness in his eyes.

Looking at the delicate eyebrows, the straight nose, the moist cherry lips, and the fair neck of the person in his arms, Shen Changze felt his throat tighten.

He wanted to kiss her but was afraid of waking her up, so he carefully took her hand and kissed the back of her hand gently.

Jiang Shu slept all the way and did not wake up when the carriage stopped in front of the Marquis' Mansion.

"Madam..." Chu Yu wanted to wake her up.

Shen Changze stopped her with a look and carried her out of the carriage gently.

Seeing this, the servants of the Marquis' Mansion saluted silently.

Perhaps because the walking movements were too big, Jiang Shu opened her eyes after a few steps, and asked in a dreamy and soft voice: "Are we there yet?"

"Well, you sleep, it's okay." Shen Changze carried her and walked steadily.

After realizing his current situation, Jiang Shu suddenly woke up and grabbed Shen Changze's clothes with a red face: "If you put me down, people will laugh at me."

Shen Changze laughed softly: "Everything that should be seen has been seen. If you come down now, it will be even more ridiculous. It's better to 'fall asleep'."

Jiang Shu was too embarrassed to face people, so she had to bury her face in his chest and pretend to be dead.

With the warm and soft jade in his arms, Shen Changze only hoped that the way back to Tingzhulou would be longer.

When passing by Suoyun Courtyard, Cheng Jinchu, who heard the servant's report, came out to greet him: "Husband, you..."

The words "back" were stuck on his lips, and Cheng Jinchu felt like he was hit by a heavy punch.

In just half a day, they were so close.

His eyes suddenly narrowed, Shen Changze pursed his lips to smile, and said a little uncomfortably: "She's asleep, I'll take her back first."

Cheng Jinchu did not say anything, but stared blankly at Shen Changze holding Jiang Shu and entering the bamboo pavilion.

She was dealing with servants in the mansion and was bullied by the evil servants, but he was affectionate with Jiang Shu outside.

Cheng Jinchu clenched her hands, anger, jealousy, unwillingness... gradually grew from the bottom of her heart.

Her father sacrificed his life, and she accompanied him through life and death and was covered with scars. But what about Jiang Shu? What did she pay for to snatch her husband away.

She was unwilling!

Finally returning to the house, Jiang Shu couldn't wait to get out of Shen Changze's arms.

"Tan Yu, water."

She was so anxious that her mouth was dry after holding it in all the way.

Tan Yu hurriedly served tea, and Jiang Shu took it and drank it all in one gulp.

Shen Changze looked at her from the side and thought she was particularly cute.

"My Lord." After calming down, Jiang Shu looked at him seriously and said, "Don't do this again in the future. It's against etiquette."

"Okay." Shen Changze didn't argue, but stared at her with burning eyes and said, "I have something else to do. I'll come back in the evening."