Just as Chuansheng Company was overjoyed and preparing to hold a celebration banquet for Lu Xueqing.
Meanwhile, the Shen family was also in a joyful atmosphere.
Feng Jiu has just sent someone to return the legal documents for the Kowloon Mansion to the Shen family. Moreover, Shen Manshu has learned that her scoundrel brother, Shen Xiaochen, has been severely punished by the young marshal, with his arms and legs broken and him paraded through the streets.
Shen Manshu was incredibly excited and couldn't wait to see the young marshal to express her gratitude in person.
Butler Li couldn't help but exclaim, "The young marshal is truly selfless, fair and honest. No wonder he was entrusted with such an important position by the Grand Secretary, serving as the Imperial Inspector of the Eight Prefectures!"
Shen Manshu nodded in agreement, "Yes! If it were those corrupt officials in the past, even if they did things for us, they wouldn't have given us the paperwork so readily. They might have asked for kickbacks or something!"
Old Li paused for a moment, then said, "Miss, the young marshal said he wants to borrow our Kowloon Mansion for a while. What does this mean? Could it be that he wants to take it over..."
Shen Manshu waved her hand, "No! Don't worry about that. My father told me before that Li Mu has gone too far over the years, embezzling military rations, oppressing the soldiers, and eliminating dissidents. The commander-in-chief has long been fed up with him. The young marshal's arrival at the Protectorate General's Office is a clear sign! He's going to take action against Li Mu!"
"Li Mu's main force is stationed in Changbai Mountain. The Kowloon Official Residence is a vital passage to Changbai Mountain. The young marshal's purpose in stationing troops here is self-evident!"
Shen Manshu sneered with a glint in her eyes, "Just you wait and see, Li Mu won't be able to be so arrogant for long. Before long, the landscape of Xidu will undergo a huge change, and it may even be reshuffled!"
Old Li's eyes flickered, and he quickly asked, "Young Marshal, you are truly fearless! However, Li Mu has too deep roots in the Protectorate and commands 100,000 troops. Although you currently hold the title of Inspector of Eight Prefectures, you have no real military power. Can you defeat Li Mu?"
Old Li looked very worried.
If Li Mu were so easy to deal with, the commander wouldn't have kept him alive until today! The fact that he hasn't touched him for so many years clearly shows his fear of Li Mu, afraid he might act desperately! If these two sides were to fight, it would be catastrophic; how would the Marquis's mansion cope then?
The Marquis is still in a coma, and the Shen family is relying entirely on the eldest daughter. At this time, it would be best for the Shen family not to take sides easily.
However, Shen Manshu shook her head, her eyes resolute, and said, "Putting aside the fact that the young marshal turned the tide this time and helped us save the Kowloon Mansion, my father and the marshal are close friends. If it weren't for the marshal's protection, how could our Shen family have developed and thrived under Li Mu's claws? Therefore, supporting the military governor's mansion has always been the foundation of our Shen family's existence, and we cannot abandon this stance no matter what!"
Old Li nodded. In fact, the young lady's idea was also what the Marquis had always advocated.
If the Shen family wants to establish themselves in Xidu, they must support the military governor's office.
At this moment, he felt very gratified. The young lady had finally grown up and had her own opinions!
Even if the Marquis were to pass away one day, the Shen family would still be able to establish itself in Xidu! This old steward could die without regrets.
Just then, Old Li suddenly remembered something and said with a smile, "Oh, right, Miss, this old servant just remembered something!"
"What is it?" Shen Manshu asked, slightly surprised.
Old Li chuckled and said, "I remember that the Marquis was engaged to the Marshal back then. The Marshal and our Marquis agreed that you would become his daughter-in-law!"
Shen Manshu's pretty face flushed red, and she scolded, "Old Li, don't play matchmaker! That was so long ago! Besides, I heard from my father that the Marshal was completely drunk at the time. You can't take that seriously!"
Old Li laughed and said, "Why can't we take it seriously? He's the Commander-in-Chief! A word he says is a word! Now that the young commander-in-chief is of marriageable age, maybe he came to the Protectorate General's Office this time to fulfill his engagement!"
"Old Li, you're going too far! The young marshal's visit was for inspection purposes, how can you mix it with personal feelings between him and his wife!"
Even so, Shen Manshu's face still felt a little hot.
This marriage agreement truly exists.
However, that is on the premise that she is unharmed.
Unexpectedly, when she was eight years old, she fell off a horse, and from then on, her fate changed.
How could a dignified young marshal possibly marry a cripple?
So, after that, my father never mentioned the marriage again.
Old Li knew what Shen Manshu was thinking.
He watched the young lady grow up. From childhood to adulthood, due to her physical condition, although she appeared strong on the surface, she was actually fragile and sensitive inside.
However, people always have to grow up, and she will eventually have to overcome this hurdle. As the old housekeeper, she hopes that the young lady can shoulder her responsibilities and bravely pursue her own happiness.
So he encouraged her, "Miss, as the saying goes, marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers! The Shen family has no male heirs, and if we want to maintain our status, we can't do without the support of the warlord's mansion! No matter what, you must try. Didn't we get to know Doctor Lin this time? He said when he left last time that he would find time to help you heal your legs! You must believe in yourself, you will definitely stand up again! With your intelligence and beauty, and the fact that you and the young marshal are a good match, this marriage might not be impossible!"
Shen Manshu's beautiful eyes trembled slightly.
Old Li is right. A marriage alliance with the Governor's Mansion would be of immense benefit to the Shen family, ensuring that the title would be returned to the heir in the future and guaranteeing the inheritance of the Shen family's title.
However, she had never met the young marshal and didn't know what kind of person he was...
Which girl doesn't dream of love?
He had also fantasized about what his future husband would look like.
The young marshal was too far removed from her, while the divine doctor Lin felt more real to her.
The thought of Lin Yu made Shen Manshu's heart pound.
She remembered that Lin Yu had promised her that he would definitely heal her legs. She had already witnessed Lin Yu's medical skills; perhaps he really could help her stand up again.
She felt that Dr. Lin was an exceptionally good person, with superb medical skills, integrity, and no greed for fame or fortune. He possessed genuine talent and was very encouraging. Being around him truly brought her warmth.
Throughout her life, she never fell in love with any man.
But when I think of Lin Yu, my heart feels like a little deer, pounding wildly.
Moreover, this time, the other party also saved his father.
How can we ever repay such a great kindness?
Putting aside titles and fame, what she longed for most was a stable and beautiful relationship.
And Dr. Lin is undoubtedly the best candidate.
The old butler observed Shen Manshu's expression from the side. He had watched the child grow up, and he knew what the young lady was thinking. He shook his head helplessly.
He hoped the Shen family would be well, and he also hoped the eldest daughter would be well.
The Marquis has doted on the young lady since she was a child, and he must feel the same way. No matter what choice the young lady makes, as long as she is happy, that's all that matters!
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