Chapter 70
The young man flicked his folding fan and a smile appeared on his face. "I heard that Fourth Sister had a bad experience in the bandit's den a few days ago. I made sure to send out a formal invitation and enter through the main gate!"
Wen Shu remained silent.
Zhu Zijin, ever the familiar type, poured himself a cup of tea and, without any hesitation, spoke about a young lady's private affairs as a grown man. He said, "When Fourth Miss was unfortunately kidnapped by bandits a few days ago, my uncle... that friend who lives in the Wen family, was extremely worried. On the other hand, the young master of the Qi family was indifferent as if nothing had happened. Even I, an outsider, felt chilled to the bone!"
Zhu Zijin was preoccupied with his own grief and indignation, as if he felt sorry for Wen Shu.
Even Zhuang Yan deeply agreed. Not only was her cousin from the Wen family handsome, but he was also skilled in martial arts, daring to go to the bandit stronghold alone to rob people.
Just for that decisiveness, he's already miles ahead of that guy surnamed Qi.
I don't know what Uncle Wen was thinking. Why would he give up such a good cousin and marry Wen Shu off to an outsider?
Zhuang Yan breathed a long sigh of relief.
Wen Shu raised her eyebrows slightly. Everyone thought Pei Lingjun was an excellent husband. But then again, didn't she fall for him in her past life?
Unfortunately—
"Marriage is a matter of parental arrangement and matchmaker's words. Now that the birth charts of the Wen and Qi families have been exchanged and the wedding date is just around the corner, let's not talk about these things anymore, lest someone with ulterior motives hear them and think that the Wen family looks down on the Qi family."
Startled by Wen Shu's words, Zhuang Yan quickly shut her mouth and dared not say anything more.
After seeing Wen Shu, Zhu Zijin thought about going to his uncle's place. His gaze fell on Zhuang Yan, who had fallen silent, and he asked with a smile, "Madam Zhuang, could you show me the way?"
Zhu Zijin truly lived up to his reputation as a dashing young man raised in the capital. Not only was he exceptionally charming, but he was also handsome. When he asked for favors in a soft tone, no one, young or old, disliked him.
Zhuang Yan blushed slightly, slowly stood up, and without looking at him, simply nodded and said okay.
The young man strode away ahead, and Zhuang Yan avoided his gaze, looking at Wen Shu and stammering, "A-Shu, I went to show him the way. Anyway, I'm familiar with the Wen residence, I'll be back in a bit, wait for me!"
After saying that, he disappeared in a flash under Wen Shu's complicated gaze.
Hanxiang stared blankly at Zhuang Yan's retreating figure, muttering, "Miss, why does this Lady Zhuang seem a little off?"
This is abnormal.
Zhuang Yan's gaze towards Zhu Zijin was no different from her gaze towards Pei Lingjun in her previous life; it was the adoring love of a young girl in love, unaware of the kind of man she had fallen for.
Wen Shu frowned. In their past lives, Zhuang Yan and Zhu Zijin had no grudges or entanglements. Why were they suddenly involved in this life?
Was it because she didn't choose to be with Pei Lingjun in this life that all these unpredictable consequences occurred?
If they are allowed to continue like this, will Zhuang Yan become the next version of herself?
A flash of annoyance crossed Wen Shu’s eyes, and she cursed silently in her heart: These Pei family members are truly like persistent ghosts!
...
Outside the side courtyard where Pei Lingjun was temporarily staying, a man and a woman stopped. The young man behind them had a cheerful smile on his face and said to Zhuang Yan, "Thank you for bringing me here, Madam Zhuang. And thank you for helping me last time."
The young woman lowered her head slightly, a blush suddenly spreading across her thin face, like the evening clouds. "It's nothing, just a small favor."
In the blink of an eye, a square brocade box suddenly appeared in front of him. Zhu Zijin opened it and said with great pride, "This pearl is called the South China Sea Mermaid Pearl. It is most suitable for making jewelry for young ladies. I recently acquired a pair. I gave one to my mother, but I really don't know who to give this one to. After thinking about it, I thought I would give it to Madam Zhuang as a way of thanking her for answering my questions a few days ago."
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