Chapter 88 There Will Never Be Such a Day
When Jiang Lan saw the housekeeper leading Qi Wuhan out of the study, she first observed his expression and felt that he was quite happy, as if he was sure of winning. She also felt relieved, thinking that he must have reached an agreement with her father.
Then she continued to follow quietly to see where he would go next.
Qi Wuhan knew she was following him, and he saw her as soon as he came out. She was hiding behind a tree, not even hiding her head.
Seeing the housekeeper leading him to her eldest brother's residence, Jiang Lan's heart was suddenly in suspense again. If the two of them started quarreling, who would she help then?
Oh, it's really frustrating.
When the butler brought Qi Wuhan over, Xie Yun happened to be there too, playing chess with Jiang Shen. The butler came in first to report, and when they learned that Qi Wuhan had arrived, both of them were a little surprised.
Seeing people coming out, Qi Wuhan came over and politely bowed to the two of them. Such politeness made people a little uncomfortable, so he asked Jiang Shen if he could have a moment to talk.
Xie Yun told Jiang Shen that they would decide the winner another day, and then he said goodbye and left.
As soon as Xie Yun came out, a small stone was thrown at his feet. He looked around and then walked in one direction.
After the others arrived, Jiang Lan couldn't wait to ask him about the situation inside. Xie Yun said that Qi Wuhan was quite polite and told her not to worry, as there would be no fight between them.
"Sister Lan, you look very happy. Is there any good news?" Xie Yun asked with a smile.
Jiang Lan blushed, and the two blushes on her cheeks became even more pink, and she was shy.
Xie Yun congratulated her with a smile, and then lamented that he was still alone. Jiang Lan comforted him by saying that fate brought people together no matter how far apart they were. In the future, he would pass the imperial examination, be handsome, well-educated, know astronomy and geography, and have a good temper, so naturally he would have a good marriage.
Here, Jiang Shen asked Qi Wuhan what was the matter, and his attitude was still a little distant.
Qi Wuhan said that he had asked the emperor to grant him the marriage today.
Jiang Shen's expression changed, and he was filled with anger.
"Marriage is a serious matter, so how can it be treated lightly? Please find another suitable match, my Lord."
Qi Wuhan was a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected to be rejected so bluntly. He adjusted his expression and bowed seriously, saying, "I have been attracted to your sister for a long time. I will cherish and protect her in the future and will never let her suffer any injustice again. If I disobey you, I will not have a good ending. I hope you will help me."
Jiang Shen hadn't expected him to suddenly become so sincere, as if pouring out his heart, and even swore such a solemn oath that he would not have a good end. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. He was somewhat moved, but still had some concerns. He asked, "Can you promise to be wholeheartedly devoted to Lan'er in the future?"
"I will only love her in this life, and I will only marry her. I will never take a concubine in the future." Qi Wuhan once again promised seriously and solemnly.
Jiang Shen was satisfied with this promise. After thinking about it, he felt that there was nothing more to ask. After thinking about it again, he came up with a question, "If you do something to let Lan'er down in the future, are you willing to divorce?"
"....." Qi Wuhan's mouth twitched slightly. This is really a "good question". "Don't worry, big brother, that day won't come."
He spoke with confidence, as if it was a matter of course. Of course he would not divorce her, of course he would not do anything to let her down, and of course he would marry her home and pamper her well so that no one would worry about her.
"My Lord, please remember what I said today. If you break your promise in the future, I will personally go to take Lan'er home. Even if Lan'er doesn't want to marry again, I, as her brother, can support her." Jiang Shen did not have the idea of marrying a chicken and following the chicken, marrying a dog and following the dog. No matter how well she lived in her husband's family, she could not divorce, let alone be divorced. If Jiang Lan did not live well in the future, he would take her home.
"Big brother is a good brother." Qi Wuhan praised sincerely, then changed the subject and said, "But big brother, you don't have the chance to support her, because I will support her for the rest of her life, and in the next life as well."
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When Qi Wuhan came out of the yard, Jiang Lan saw him looking at her and immediately waved to him to come over.
Those peach blossom eyes glanced at Xie Yun who was still standing next to him.
"Sister Lan, I'm going back first." Xie Yun said to Jiang Lan and left.
Seeing the person turn around and leave, Qi Wuhan raised his eyebrows slightly, which was quite tactful.
When he came over, Jiang Lan couldn't wait to ask him what he had said to her elder brother, and whether her elder brother was angry.
Qi Wuhan smiled at her, with a smug look on his face, as if to say: Don't worry, there is nothing in this world that I can't handle.
"You," Jiang Lan saw that he looked like he was about to get cocky, and narrowed her eyes, asking doubtfully, "You didn't force Big Brother to confess, did you?"
Qi Wuhan's mouth twitched slightly, and he bent down again, looking at her with a smile. His peach blossom eyes were so gentle that they could cast a spell on someone. He whispered in her ear, "Am I so unreasonable?"
The gentle breath blew on her small earlobe, and Jiang Lan suddenly felt her ear burning hot, as if it was on fire. She raised her hand to his shoulder and pushed him away a little. With a blushing face, she whispered to him to be careful and not be seen by others.
Looking at her shy and charming appearance, Qi Wuhan felt as if his heart was being tickled by a kitten. His eyes gradually darkened. He tilted his head to restrain himself for a moment, then looked up at the sky and said, "I think tomorrow is a good day for a wedding."
Jiang Lan naturally knew what this happy event meant, and the blush on her face became even hotter.
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The next day, Qi Wuhan also came to the morning court. After the court, he and Jiang Chengdu were kept by the emperor.
In the imperial study, the emperor said that Qi Wuhan had asked him for a marriage yesterday and asked Jiang Cheng if he was willing to marry his daughter to him?
How could Jiang Cheng dare to say no? Naturally, he had to obey the emperor in everything.
After coming out of the Imperial Study, Qi Wuhan changed his address to address Jiang Cheng as "Father-in-law". Jiang Cheng was quite pleased to hear this. After all, the Emperor had spoken with such sincerity that the marriage was a done deal. They would be a family from now on, so there was no need to be so formal.
After returning home, Jiang Cheng had Jiang Lan's engagement letter sent to the palace, and Qi Wuhan's was also sent to the palace. The Imperial Astronomical Observatory would match their horoscopes and choose an auspicious day for them to get married.
Before the emperor's decree arrived, the invitation from the Changxing Marquis' Mansion arrived first.
Marquis Changxing was going to hold a birthday banquet in his mansion. In addition to sending invitations to the Shangshu Mansion, his wife also sent invitations to the General's Mansion, the Duke's Mansion, and the Marquis of Jin'an Mansion.
Because the servant who came to deliver the invitation also conveyed a message that the wife of the Marquis of Changxing wanted to meet Jiang Lan, Jiang Chengcai decided to let Jiang Lan go with him.
After all, the mistress of the house was not at home, and it was not convenient for Jiang Lan, an unmarried girl, to attend the banquet. However, the wife of the marquis specifically asked to see her, so it would be unreasonable for her not to go.
Jiang Lan will go, and Qi Wuhan will naturally go as well.
On the day of the banquet, the Changxing Marquis' Mansion was packed with guests, and carriages arrived one after another, starting with the carriage from the General's Mansion.
Cui Hai and Princess Pingyang came with Cui Yan and Cui Jingshu.
Then the carriage from the Duke's Mansion arrived.
Duke Pei and his wife came with their eldest son Pei Yu and eldest daughter-in-law Li.
The Duke's wife was afraid that there would be too many people at the banquet and Jiang Yao might be offended, so she asked her to rest at home. Pei Qian originally planned to go alone, but Jiang Yao did not allow him to go. The Duke's wife also agreed with her and asked Pei Qian to stay at home with her.
Afterwards, the carriages from the Shangshu Mansion and the Jin'an Marquis Mansion arrived one after another.
Jiang Shen was going to review his lessons at home, so Jiang Cheng brought Jiang Lan and Jiang Rui with him.
When Jiang Lan got off the carriage, Qi Wuhan had already walked over and greeted Jiang Cheng first.
Then Jiang Rui rushed to get close to Qi Wuhan. Jiang Cheng couldn't stand his fawning and attentive look, so he called him back and told him to stay put.
Qi Wuhan went to Jiang Lan and entered the mansion with her.
Before the banquet began, everyone was admiring the chrysanthemums in the garden.
It is the season for appreciating chrysanthemums. Pots of chrysanthemums are in full bloom like jade plates, with white, pink, purple, green, yellow and red, colorful and gorgeous, not inferior to spring at all. It really proves the saying that after my flowers bloom, all other flowers die.
The wife of the Marquis of Changxing and Princess Pingyang were talking when a maid came over to report. The wife of the Marquis of Changxing glanced in the direction of Jiang Lan, and Princess Pingyang also glanced in that direction.
When the maid brought Jiang Lan over, all the ladies present looked at her as if they were looking at something strange, including Madam Zheng.
Everyone heard the news from the palace that the emperor was going to grant her a marriage with Marquis Jin'an. Only then did they realize that the bracelet that the empress had given to Jiang Lan was for Qi Wuhan's sake.
Who could have imagined that a playboy like Marquis Jin'an was going to get married?
Most people thought he would never want to marry in his lifetime. Even if he did, he would most likely marry the most popular courtesan in Wanhua Tower. Who would have thought he would marry a lady from a wealthy family in a proper way...
However, Jiang Lan, a lady from a wealthy family, didn't have a good reputation, but he just liked her, so who could say anything...
"I heard that the emperor wants to grant you a marriage with Marquis Jin'an?" asked the wife of Marquis Changxing.
Jiang Lan lowered her head silently, looking shy.
"I heard that your mother was ill and went back to her hometown to recuperate. Is she recovered?" asked Princess Pingyang.
Jiang Lan replied, "I received a letter from my aunt a few days ago, saying that my mother's health is better."
"If you recover from your illness, please bring him back as soon as possible. Your marriage can't be left without someone to take care of it then." Mrs. Zheng said warmly.
Jiang Lan nodded in agreement.
Another lady kindly asked her when her wedding would be. Jiang Lan replied that she hadn't decided on a specific date yet. The lady then discussed with the lady next to her which day would be a good date...
Another lady kindly asked Princess Pingyang about the marriage between Cui Jingshu and Prince Fu. Princess Pingyang just glanced at the lady, and she immediately put away her curiosity and started talking about other topics with the lady next to her.
Princess Pingyang asked someone to take Jiang Lan to the young ladies so that they could enjoy the flowers together.
After Jiang Lan took her leave, the wife of the Marquis of Changxing asked in confusion, "Why did the emperor suddenly grant the Marquis of Jin'an a marriage?" Princess Pingyang said, "Who can guess what the emperor means?" The wife of the Marquis of Changxing said, "Didn't the queen give the bracelet to this girl before? Didn't you hear anything?" Princess Pingyang sneered, "Does the queen tell me everything? I'm not the king." The wife of the Marquis of Changxing also sneered.
Then neither of them spoke to each other.
Here, Jiang Lan arrived at the flower viewing spot and saw Cui Jingshu, Gu Xuaner, Zheng Qianer and several other girls there. She was cautious this time and would not follow this group of people anymore.
She found a pot of chrysanthemums to admire by herself, away from the crowd.
Then Zheng Qianer came over and warmly invited her to go see the flowers together. Jiang Lan raised her hand and touched the pot of bean green chrysanthemums in front of her, saying that it was nice to see the flowers here.
Zheng Qianer told her that it was Cui Jingshu who asked her to come and invite her over, thinking that this would make Jiang Lan change her mind, but Jiang Lan still did not leave and went to look at the pot of pink chrysanthemums next to her.
"It's okay, they won't dare to do anything to you this time." Zheng Qian'er whispered to her. Jiang Lan looked at her. Zheng Qian'er was a little embarrassed. After all, she was also involved last time. She changed the subject and talked about the last time the Queen summoned her.
After the banquet at Luyuan, several girls who attended the banquet received invitations from the Queen to come to the palace to drink tea and arrange flowers. Zheng Qianer was among them.
At that time, except for Jiang Lan, Cui Jingshu and Gu Xuaner were not summoned either.
Zheng Qian'er was still a little puzzled, and now she still didn't understand, so she told her confusion to Jiang Lan, wanting Jiang Lan to help analyze what the Queen Mother's intention was in summoning her and the girls from the other two families last time?
After returning from the palace, Zheng Qian'er had been thinking about this matter, and her mother was also thinking about it, but no news came from the palace afterwards, and the confusion of the mother and daughter has remained until today.
Jiang Lan also had some impression of this matter. Jiang Rui had mentioned it to her before, saying that he heard it from the young master of the Zheng family in school. She didn't think about it at the time. Now Zheng Qian'er came to ask her specifically, but she couldn't explain it clearly, so she didn't say anything. Zheng Qian'er started thinking about it herself again.
Seeing that Jiang Lan didn't come over, Cui Jingshu brought Gu Xuan'er and others over.
"I heard that Sister Jiang is getting married soon. Please invite me to have a drink at the wedding."
Jiang Lan looked at Cui Jingshu strangely, wondering if she had taken the wrong medicine...
Compared with the last time at the general's mansion, Cui Jingshu's attitude towards her had taken a 180-degree turn. Not only did she affectionately call her "Sister Jiang", she also wanted to attend her wedding.
When things are out of the ordinary, there must be something fishy going on, and it's so out of the ordinary...
Jiang Lan bowed politely to her and didn't intend to respond to her words. Cui Jingshu was a little embarrassed, a gloomy look flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "My sister is so lucky. After getting married, she won't have to serve her parents-in-law."
"The Marquis is a handsome man, both civil and military. It would be a blessing to marry him," said Jiang Lan.
The other girls blushed after hearing this. They hadn't even gotten married yet, yet they dared to say such explicit things. How shameless!
"Aren't you afraid that the Marquis will go look for that courtesan again?"
When Jiang Lan looked over, Gu Xuan'er blushed and lowered her head, looking embarrassed. Jiang Lan felt that her reaction was a bit... ambiguous. She thought about asking Qi Wuhan later, "Did he not flirt with others before?" . . .
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