Chapter 291 This slap is just the beginning
Jiang Hao was conferred the title of Third Rank General of Pingxi in the Council Hall today, becoming a hot new upstart.
He was born handsome and outstanding. Before, even his plain clothes and blue shirt could not hide his beauty. Today, he rode a white horse and a purple robe through the long street. Behind him, people with betrothal gifts almost occupied the entire street. On both sides were people watching the excitement, talking about it in a flurry of voices:
"This is the newly appointed General Pingxi! Young and promising, with a handsome appearance!"
"Today, Miss Song is coming of age. The Emperor has decreed a marriage between Miss Song and this great general, and he came to propose today. It seems the general is very fond of Miss Song!"
"One is rich, the other is powerful, they are a perfect match!"
When Song Anlan came out with the steward and others, these people were discussing that Young Master Song did not like his brother-in-law and got angry when he heard others say that they were a good match. However, even when he was angry, he did not show it. There was no expression on his face, unlike his usual gentle smile when he met everyone.
Jiang Hao reined in his horse and stood in front of the Song residence. He dismounted gracefully, clasped his fists and saluted Song Anlan, saying, "Mr. Song, how are you?"
Song Anlan returned the greeting and said calmly, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, General."
Jiang Hao didn't care about Mr. Song's indifference at all. He raised the corner of his lips and said, "You will be my brother soon. It's only natural for me to remember you."
Song Anlan felt a dull pain in his chest due to anger.
He and Jiang Hao are old acquaintances.
The first time she saw this man, Wan'er was carrying him unconscious on the mountain path. Wan'er said he was her savior, and Song Anlan took him back to the Song residence for treatment.
After he woke up, he called himself Jiang San, did not ask for any reward from the Song family, and had no other demands on Wan'er, looking like a chivalrous hero.
But even if he couldn't find any fault with him, Song Anlan still didn't like Jiang San.
A person's eyes cannot deceive others.
Jiang San is definitely not a good person.
Wan'er is innocent and kind-hearted. Song Anlan doesn't want his sister to get close to such a person of unknown origin, so he arranges for someone else to take care of her and repeatedly warns her not to get too close to Jiang San.
The Song family is extremely wealthy, and there are countless people who want to steal their money.
Song Anlan himself has met many people like this, so he protects his sister very well. He doesn't want Wan'er to see too much of the evil of human nature.
But the world is full of twists and turns. No matter how careful you are, there will always be times when you are unable to prevent it.
Fortunately, Wan'er was obedient and did not believe Jiang San's lies and trick him.
Not only did she cause Jiang San to return home in defeat, she also made him hate her.
Song Anlan naturally didn't believe Jiang Hao's lies about loving Wan'er. He rarely disliked anyone in his life, and Jiang Hao was one of them.
The displeasure in Young Master Song's eyes was too obvious, but Jiang Hao didn't care. He smiled and said, "I have been in love with Miss Song for a long time. Today, I have taken the liberty of asking the Emperor for a marriage, and I have brought 66 bearers of betrothal gifts to your door. I hope Young Master Song will agree."
These words were said politely, but in fact they did not give the Song family any chance to refuse.
The imperial edict has been issued, and whether Song Anlan agrees or not, the result will be the same.
Song Anlan asked, "If I don't agree, what will you do, General?"
"Mr. Song will agree. This is the betrothal gift that the emperor prepared for me."
Jiang Hao still had a smile on his face. He was sure that the imperial edict had been accepted and the Song family would not dare to go back on their word.
There were so many people watching the excitement in front of the door that some were counting the betrothal gifts. Sixty-six loads of betrothal gifts were the highest requirement for a general to marry a wife.
Song Anlan didn't want Wan'er to become the topic of conversation for these people, so he raised his hand and invited Jiang Hao in. "Since the general is here, please come in and have a chat."
Jiang Hao raised his hand and said with a smile, "Please."
The two of them entered the gate of the Song residence together, and the betrothal gifts were carried into the residence one by one. The decorations for the coming-of-age ceremony had not yet been removed, and there was an additional red silk betrothal gift.
Song Anlan and Jiang Hao actually had nothing to talk about. After entering the Song residence, there were not so many eyes watching him, so he didn't speak for a long time.
Jiang Hao didn't really want to anger Song Anlan, so the two of them didn't talk much and each had their own thoughts along the way.
Jiang Hao didn't see Song Wan'er until he reached the front of the hall.
He stopped in front of the hall, wanting to see if Song Wan'er was hiding somewhere and secretly plotting revenge.
Everyone says that Miss Song is innocent, but Jiang San thinks that Song Wan'er is a vengeful person.
After she learned that the emperor had granted her a marriage, she didn't know how she could still hold a grudge against him.
Song Anlan saw Jiang Hao suddenly stop and look around, and inexplicably understood what he was looking at.
Young Master Song's face darkened slightly. He cleared his throat and said, "General, please take a seat."
Jiang Hao didn't see Song Wan'er and felt like something was missing.
After entering and sitting down, the maid made hot tea.
Song Anlan invited Jiang Hao to have tea, and then said: "Marriage is a serious matter, and it should not be taken lightly. The general has fought on the battlefield and served his country wholeheartedly. Perhaps he is unaware of the many details that go into marriage. Before an engagement is made, one must ask for the bride's name, exchange engagement cards, and compare their horoscopes. All of these things must be done on an auspicious day."
Jiang Hao knew that Young Master Song was being polite by not saying that he came from a humble background and didn't know the rules and etiquette.
He smiled and said, "Today is Wan'er's coming-of-age day. What a wonderful day! Could there be a better auspicious day than this?"
Song Anlan couldn't refute this.
He couldn't say that Wan'er's coming of age was a bad day.
Jiang Hao picked up the cup but didn't drink the tea. "As for the marriage proposal and the name, Wan'er and I have known each other for a long time and have already known each other by name. As for the horoscope, I don't believe in that. I have decided to marry her, so even if we are not compatible, we are compatible."
"You--" Song Anlan was so angry at Jiang Hao's bandit behavior that he was speechless for a moment.
"Mr. Song." Jiang Hao put down his cup and said directly to Song Anlan, "You and I have nothing to say to each other. It would be better to ask Song Wan'er to come out and see me."
He suddenly wanted to see Song Wan'er very much.
See if she cried out of fear after receiving the imperial decree granting her marriage.
I wonder where he is hiding in the corner, scolding him right now.
Song Anlan's face turned cold when he heard this. "Even if the emperor grants the marriage, Wan'er is still in the boudoir, so there's no reason for you to meet her just like that."
Jiang Hao didn't refute him, but only said: "Don't rush to make a decision for her, send someone to ask her opinion."
He was certain that Song Wan'er would come to see him.
Song Anlan originally wanted to refuse outright, but then he thought of Wan'er's words and actions today, and felt that she had grown up, and some things should perhaps be left to her to decide for herself.
Then Master Song said to the maidservant beside him, "Go and tell Wan'er."
"yes."
The maidservant responded and left.
Song Anlan and Jiang Hao continued to sit opposite each other and drink tea. In fact, there was nothing much to talk about. Since there were no outsiders around, neither of them was too lazy to pretend.
Jiang Hao was waiting for Song Wan'er to come.
Not long after, Song Wan'er came quickly with her maid and walked straight into the hall without notifying anyone.
Jiang Hao raised his eyes and looked at the girl in gorgeous clothes coming against the light. Just as a smile appeared on his lips, he was slapped by Song Wan'er who walked quickly towards him.
There was a crisp and loud "pop" sound.
All the maids and attendants were stunned...
Song Wan'er shook her hand, which was sore from hitting someone, and glared at Jiang Hao, "This slap is just the beginning. If I'm not happy in the future, you won't be happy either!"
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