After having lunch at the Yun family's residence, Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan took their leave, and Yun Lang saw them off.
Inside the carriage, Shen Wan looked worried. Xie Jingyan knew what she was worried about, but he said nothing.
Upon returning to the Lingwang Mansion, Xie Jingyan alighted from the carriage and helped Shen Wan down. Chen Feng then led the horse over, and Xie Jingyan said to Shen Wan, "I have some business to attend to. You should return to Moyuxuan first."
Before Shen Wan could agree, he had already mounted his horse.
The last time I saw him riding a horse was in my past life. Riding on horseback, he was handsome and dashing. His bewitching face radiated a faint halo in the sunlight, so beautiful that it was captivating and impossible to look away from.
Shen Wan watched Xie Jingyan ride away, her gaze lingering on him for a long time.
Yinshuang looked on with envy, "The prince is so good to the princess."
Even though the prince was busy, he still accompanied the princess to the Yun family and personally escorted her back. He truly doted on the princess.
Shen Wan felt a warm glow in her heart, and she turned and went back to her residence.
Back at Moyuxuan, Shen Wan immediately had Haitang deliver the ointment to the Yun family, and then she would sit there lost in thought whenever she had nothing to do.
I don't know what Xie Jingyan is busy with. When Haitang returned after delivering the ointment, he still hadn't come back.
When Haitang returned, Shen Wan was embroidering a brocade robe for Xie Jingyan. Haitang lifted the beaded curtain and came in, saying, "Your Highness, this servant has delivered the ointment to the Yun family."
"Um."
Shen Wan casually replied.
Haitang then mentioned another incident: "I had just gotten into the carriage at the gate of the Yun family's residence when I saw Chen Feng riding a horse to the Yun family's residence."
Didn't Chen Feng go out to run errands with Xie Jingyan?
Why did he go to the Yun family?
Shen Wan was puzzled and asked, "Do you know what Chen Feng went to the Yun family for?"
Haitang shook her head, "This servant wanted to ask, but Chen Feng dismounted and went into the Yun family's residence. This servant couldn't follow him in, so I came back first."
Haitang didn't know, but it didn't matter. When Xie Jingyan came back, she could ask him.
Shen Wan waited patiently, but after a short while, she heard Xie Jingyan's footsteps approaching.
Shen Wan glanced over and saw Xie Jingyan enter the room. She quickly put down her embroidery frame, stood up to greet him, and asked, "Didn't Chen Feng go with you on business? Why did you send him to the Yun family?"
Xie Jingyan said, "Have Chen Feng go to the Yun family to report the good news."
Good news?
What good news is there to share?
Shen Wan realized what was happening and her eyes widened. "You went to Minister Chen's residence?"
Xie Jingyan touched Shen Wan's face and said, "I'm thirsty. Let me have a cup of tea before we talk."
As a husband...
Upon hearing those two words, Shen Wan blushed.
Xie Jingyan sat down, and Shen Wan poured him tea. She was eager to know if he had gone to the Chen family. Even if she was thirsty, she could at least nod in agreement. This guy was definitely doing it on purpose.
The tea was neither too hot nor too cold; the temperature was just right.
Xie Jingyan drank half a cup of tea, put the teacup down, and then said, "I saw that you were worried, and I thought that since Young Master Chen had fought with those people, he might know some clues, so I went to ask for you."
Shen Wan asked, "Are there any clues?"
Xie Jingyan took out a jade pendant that was broken in two and said, "This is a jade pendant that fell from the body of the person who assassinated Young Master Chen."
Although the jade pendant was broken, its texture was exquisite and its value was considerable.
Yunmo said that although the person who killed Young Master Chen had his face covered with a black cloth, it was normal for him to be dressed in brocade and wearing such a jade pendant.
Moreover, this jade pendant looks somewhat familiar, as if I've seen it somewhere before.
Shen Wan couldn't recall it for a moment, nor did she think about it carefully. She was eager to know if Xie Jingyan's announcement of good news was what she thought.
Shen Wan was extremely anxious. Xie Jingyan pinched her nose and said, "Are you in such a hurry? Lord Chen is an upright person and serves as the Vice Minister of Rites. He would not do anything that would give others cause for gossip."
"I went to inquire with Young Master Chen, and Master Chen and Madam Chen expressed their intention to arrange a marriage, hoping that I could help act as a matchmaker, and I agreed."
Knowing that the Yun family was worried, Xie Jingyan asked Chen Feng to go to the Yun family to inform them.
With Prince Ling acting as matchmaker, the marriage was practically a done deal.
Shen Wan was happy for Yun Mo, "Young Master Chen is a good person. It's a good thing that the Yun family can form a marriage alliance with the Chen family. It's a pity that Old Madam Chen has just passed away, so the Chen family cannot hold any weddings for the next three years."
Xie Jingyan smiled and said, "We can't hold ordinary celebrations, but we can bring good luck."
Shen Wan's eyes widened. "The Chen family wants to hold a marriage of convenience to bring good luck?"
"Um."
When Madam Chen passed away, Lord Chen was required to observe a three-year mourning period. Generally, no weddings or celebrations could be held within three years, but there was an exception: a wedding could be held within three months, which was called "chongxi" (冲喜).
Young Master Chen is of marriageable age. When Old Madam Chen was ill, Madam Chen was worried about this and wanted to get her son married as soon as possible. However, in the court, many officials are forgotten after their service. Many officials have to observe a three-year mourning period before returning to the court, but their power is no longer what it used to be. Everyone in the court knew that Lord Chen was about to observe a mourning period. As for the Chen family's marriage proposal, they either pretended not to understand or made excuses and dragged it out.
This delay dragged on until Madam Chen passed away, and Madam Chen was still unable to arrange her son's marriage, let alone get married.
Young Master Chen saved Yun Mo in public. Although saving someone is a good thing, it also tarnished the young lady's reputation, so he must take responsibility.
Since they're already engaged, why not have a "lucky match" to bring good fortune and get the bride into the family sooner? That way, the Chen family can have a new addition to the family and they can hold their grandchildren sooner.
Shen Wan thought this was a good idea. Xie Jingyan pinched Shen Wan's nose and said, "The Yun family was able to escape this calamity today thanks to you."
Shen Wan was bewildered. "What does this have to do with me?"
When Xie Jingyan explained the whole story, Shen Wan finally understood why she had said it was all thanks to her.
This story begins with the passing of Old Madam Chen. She asked Xie Jingyan to personally deliver the condolence money, but Xie Jingyan did not go and instead asked the Eighth Prince to deliver it on his behalf.
When Madam Chen passed away, Lord Chen was in mourning. Not many of his colleagues went to the Chen family to offer condolences in person; most sent servants with a token of condolence, and some even skipped that altogether. After the Eighth Prince went, he returned to the palace and told his mother, Consort Wang, about it. Consort Wang found it strange and told the Emperor. The Emperor then sent Eunuch Yuan with a token of condolence. Since the Emperor sent someone, and it was Eunuch Yuan who did it, which official in the court dared not go in person?
It can be said that Shen Wan's words played a significant role in making Madam Chen's funeral so grand and dignified.
Today, Young Master Chen accompanied Madam Chen to Huguo Temple to light an eternal lamp for Old Madam Chen. While walking around, Young Master Chen heard cries for help and stepped in to assist.
He only intended to help secretly and didn't plan to show himself. Knowing that they were daughters of the Yun family and cousins ​​of Princess Ling, Shen Wan, he decided to go all the way and escort them to the horse parking area.
Just as they were about to leave, the carriage rushed towards Yun Mo. Without time to think, Young Master Chen had no choice but to appear and save her.
Shen Wan looked at the jade pendant that had broken in two, wondering who had plotted against the Yun family this time. She thought of the maid bringing up dinner, but she still couldn't remember.
She was having dinner with Xie Jingyan, and instead of having the maid take the jade pendant away, she kept it by her side. Halfway through the meal, Shen Wan suddenly remembered it and said coldly, "I know whose jade pendant it is!"
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