Manjue took a hard breath and waved her hand, saying, "No...it's not that the Shen family broke off the engagement, it's that the Third Young Master went to the capital."
Su Qingyu was startled. "My third cousin went to Beijing? Is there something going on?"
Manju explained, "The Second Young Mistress is pregnant. I heard her condition isn't good and she's almost fainted from vomiting. So the family sent the Third Young Mistress to replace the Second Young Mistress."
Su Qingyu checked her makeup in the mirror and said, "Change your clothes. I'll go see my second cousin off."
Zhenzhu brought over a light green skirt. Su Qingyu took a look and said, "Change the color. Something brighter will do."
Finally, she chose a crimson jacket and skirt embroidered with diamond patterns, and covered it with a dark blue brocade cloak.
There has been some unrest in the capital lately, so whenever he leaves the house, he is accompanied by jade and agate skilled in martial arts.
Agate, who usually doesn't like to dress up, wore a red gold hairpin for the first time today. Jadeite dressed as usual, but occasionally stared blankly.
Su Qingyu shook her head helplessly, pretending not to know what the two were thinking.
When we arrived at the gate of the backyard of Lin's Trading Company, we saw several carriages parked on the side and servants were loading things into the carriages.
Seeing Su Qingyu coming, someone stepped forward and saluted, "Hello, cousin, the second and third young masters are talking in the back hall."
Su Qingyu nodded and walked in, Jadeite and Agate each holding an agarwood box in their hands.
"How is my second cousin's wife? Do you want to let Doctor Chen go back with her?" Su Qingyu asked as soon as she entered the door.
Doctor Chen is the Lin family's doctor in the capital. He was previously sent to the farm by Su Qingyu to help Lin with her pregnancy.
Lin Wenbo said, "It's not like Yunzhou Prefecture is short of doctors, so why would we need to ask my aunt for help?"
"Your cousin's wife is fine. The doctor said she'll be fine after two months of vomiting."
Su Qingyu felt relieved after hearing this. She looked at the young man sitting next to Lin Wenbai and said with a smile, "Hello, third cousin. Are you tired from the journey?"
Lin Wuchen was in his early twenties, a man of refined elegance and refinement. He wore a moon-white brocade robe and exuded a refined demeanor.
He looked at Su Qingyu with feigned displeasure, "You only remembered me after entering the house for a long time. It's a waste that I missed you so much and even brought you a lot of food."
Su Qingyu had a very good relationship with her cousins. Knowing that Lin Wuchen was joking, she also said jokingly, "Of course I have to care about my cousin's wife first. She has given birth to an heir for our Lin family and has made great contributions."
"Ah, once our Third Young Master Lin arrives in Beijing, I wonder how many girls will be unable to sleep."
Lin Wuchen looked at her lovingly, shook his head and smiled, "You have such a big mouth, I can't beat you."
Su Qingyu turned around and motioned for Jade and Agate to bring the things over and handed them to Lin Wenbai.
"Cousin, here's a set of head ornaments and a set of rouge and powder from Huaxianglou. They're all for my second cousin's wife. Tell her I'll go see her when I'm free."
Lin Wenbo accepted it without hesitation. The three siblings chatted for a few more words, and then Lin Wenbo got in the car and left.
In the study, Lin Wuchen and Su Qingyu sat opposite each other.
"Tell me, what's the matter with your marriage? I wanted to come to the capital before the New Year, but I was busy and couldn't get away."
Su Qingyu played with the white jade paperweight on the desk and said helplessly, "What can I do? Let's see what the Shen family says."
Speaking of the three Lin brothers, they all doted on Su Qingyu without a limit. But if we talk about who was closest to her and who could speak from the heart, it would still be the third cousin Lin Wuchen.
Lin Wuchen rolled his eyes at her and said, "You really have grown cocky by not even discussing such a big thing with us."
"I originally thought that I would cancel your engagement directly when I went to the capital this time. I didn't expect him to suddenly come back to life. This is a bit troublesome."
As the two were talking, a steward knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Third Young Master, the price of grain today is ten taels of silver per stone. Furthermore, refugees have been arriving in Beijing."
The steward's expression was obviously more reserved when he spoke than when he was facing Lin Wenbo.
Because everyone in the Lin family knew that the third young master was the gentlest to others, but if anyone violated his taboos, he would be the most ruthless.
After the steward left, Su Qingyu said, "Prepare for porridge distribution. The number of refugees will only increase."
Lin Wuchen stood up and went out to give the steward some instructions.
After returning, he brought up Su Qingyu's marriage again, "Whether the Shen family cancels the engagement or not, they should go to the Su family to tell them today. If you have any news, remember to let me know."
What the two of them didn't know was that Old Madam Shen was also worried at home.
Since Shen Zhixiu came back last night, she hadn't said a single private word to her son. She had no idea what he actually thought about the marriage.
Furthermore, the news that the Third Master of the Shen family had returned alive to the capital spread throughout the capital last night. Early this morning, the Shen family's doorman received a basket of invitations. Those with close ties came straight in to greet them.
In the main hall of Qingyuan Residence, the old lady had just been quiet for a while when Nanny Yuan was massaging her legs.
"Zhixiu hasn't returned from the palace yet?"
Nanny Yuan replied, "Third Master will be very busy today. Don't worry, Madam. Things must be taken care of one by one."
"Now that the Third Master is back, there's someone to take care of the family affairs, and the old lady can worry less."
After the old lady cried last night, the smile on her face never left her face.
The sadness and depression of more than two months were suddenly swept away, and overnight, I looked several years younger.
"Madam, the Princess of Shan County is here." The head maid Han Cui came in and reported.
The old lady's expression changed and she said, "Please come in."
The Shanjun Prince was a different surnamed prince conferred upon him by Emperor Taizu when he founded the country. The title had fallen into decline over the past century. However, the current Shanjun Prince, Li Jingchuan, married the current emperor's younger sister, Princess Yongjia.
Princess Yongjia married into the Prince Shan's Mansion. After the marriage, she regarded herself as the Princess of Shan and elevated the Prince Shan's Mansion.
The ones who had previously discussed marriage with Shen Zhixiu were Princess Yongjia and Prince Shan's eldest daughter, Princess Chaoyun.
Madam Chen accompanied Princess Yongjia and exchanged pleasantries as they entered the main hall of Qingyuan Residence.
The old lady was already at the door to greet her, "I pay my respects to the Princess of Shan County."
As soon as the words came out, Princess Yongjia stopped her, "Old Madam, you are too polite. How can I accept your gift?"
After sitting down, Princess Yongjia exchanged pleasantries with the old lady. "It's a great joy that Lord Shen was able to turn a disaster into a blessing. I heard that after the morning court, my brother specially called Lord Shen to the study to talk."
The old lady said politely, "Thanks to His Majesty, he was able to return in good shape. Thank you for your concern, Princess."
Princess Yongjia suddenly took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears.
The old lady asked hurriedly, "What's wrong, Princess? But what did I say wrong?"
Princess Yongjia sighed and said, "Ever since Lord Shen's accident, Chaoyun has lost her appetite and has lost a lot of weight."
"Yesterday, when she heard that Lord Shen had returned from the dead, she was so happy that she even ate a bowl of porridge for the first time in her life."
"She urged me to come see you and finalize the marriage. I haven't told her yet that you have already discussed the marriage with the Su family. If she knew, she would be so sad."
"When I think of my poor daughter, my heart feels like it's being cut by a knife."
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