Somehow, the closed county gate was opened again.
Everyone said it was because of the rain.
Not long after the rain stopped, Zhizhi got on the ox cart back to the village.
She sat in the back, facing the most famous tall building in the county.
The lights were swaying and people were scattered around, making it very lively.
When Zhizhi and Xiuniang entered the city, they were curious and wanted to go in, but they were stopped and scolded. Xiuniang told her,
This is Wangxian Tower, and girls are not allowed to enter easily.
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Three days had passed since I went into the city to bring something to Shen Jingzhi.
The more Madam Shen looked at Zhizhi, the more satisfied she became.
Seeing that there was still a month before their wedding, she packed up a lot of things.
They are all prepared for the young couple.
This day.
It was drizzling in the early morning.
Madam Shen was making breakfast when she glanced outside and saw a thin figure in the distance, limping towards their house in the rain.
Madam Shen took a look and was suddenly shocked!
Isn’t this her family’s Jingzhi?
Ouch, how did it become like this? !
Madam Shen hurried forward, not even caring about the food in her hand. Looking at the miserable Shen Jingzhi, she was about to speak and tears came to her eyes.
"Aren't you studying in the academy? How did you hurt your leg? Does it hurt?"
Shen Jingzhi was silent for a moment, looked at his mother, shook his head, and said in a hoarse voice,
"Mom, let's go home first..."
Madam Shen wiped her tears and nodded, “Go home, let’s go home…”
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Zhizhi, who was always eager to get in bed, was soon awakened by a loud noise.
She covered her ears and sat up, pushing the door open and almost bumped head-on into Lu Dacheng who was standing at the door.
Zhizhi asked curiously,
"What's going on outside? Why are there so many people gathered together?"
Lu Dacheng raised his hands,
"The widow's family at the end of the village has come knocking on our door. I heard she's the granddaughter of the eldest lady of the Marquis's mansion in the capital. She's a prominent figure, and they're making a big show of themselves. They're threatening to bring down everyone who's bullied her, and quite a few have been killed. Look, everyone in the village has gone to watch the fun!"
"Those hooligans treat Lanzhu indecently all day long and never say anything nice about her. They deserve to be beaten!" Xiuniang said with some gloating.
Zhizhi was surprised.
Wasn’t Lanzhu’s true identity revealed only after Shen Jingzhong became the top scholar?
At that time, the people in the Marquis' Mansion wanted to bring the two of them together in order to win over Shen Jingzhi.
However, the matter ended up being left unresolved.
Speaking of Shen Jingzhi, in the early days in Xiahe Village, his relationship with Lanzhu could be said to be the closest except for his family.
The children in the village had seen the two of them coming down from the back mountain several times, and their words were very ambiguous.
Zhizhi also heard some rumors from her good friends in the village, saying that the two had been caught hugging each other more than once.
The little friend made faces to make her laugh, but kept muttering.
"I've seen it too, and many people around us have seen it. The Shen family kid is really bold! Zhizhi, when you look for a man in the future, don't just focus on his good looks, otherwise you won't know when he will be sold out."
Zhizhi muttered quietly, "It's not like we have to find one."
There are so many good-looking handsome men, you can use them day and night~
The little friend didn't hear clearly, but it didn't stop the two of them from continuing to laugh and play.
Zhizhi’s surprise wasn’t over yet.
After Lanzhu was taken to the capital, the Shen couple knocked on the Lu family's door hesitantly.
The marriage between the two families was called off!
Father Shen blushed and said,
"Brother Lu, if you don't mind, we will recognize Zhizhi as our daughter. From now on, she will be our Jingzhi's biological sister. As long as Jingzhi is here, Zhizhi will not suffer."
Lu Dacheng was furious and spat at him. The two families quarreled, but in the end, for the sake of Zhizhi's reputation, the Lu couple did not make a big deal out of it. They suppressed their anger and kicked all the Shen family members out.
He shouted angrily,
"As long as I am still here, I will not allow the Shen family to set foot in our house!"
Zhizhi had no idea about this.
She was out looking for friends to play with.
After walking a few steps, suddenly a figure like a gust of wind brushed past Zhizhi's shoulder.
Caught off guard, she fell to the ground.
Zhizhi glared, raised her eyes and glared at the person who came.
"Didn't you see anyone walking?"
Opposite him was a wealthy young man with red lips and white teeth. He was not very old, about eighteen or nineteen years old.
His character was not as well-behaved as his appearance, but rather unruly. He sneered and said lazily,
"I didn't even blame you for blocking my way, but you're blaming me. Really..."
He squinted his eyes with disdain.
Zhizhi was so angry that she raised her hand to tear him apart, but unexpectedly a jade-white hand gently pinched her wrist.
A soft and clear voice came from behind my ear, with a smile as gentle as spring breeze.
"I apologize to you on his behalf, young lady. My brother's words were rude and offended you. I am truly guilty."
Zhizhi pouted and tilted her head, just in time to bump into a pair of slightly dilated pupils. The young man's eyebrows moved slightly, and he smiled helplessly.
"Girl, do you know where Lanzhu lives in Xiahe Village?"
Zhizhi blinked, regaining her composure from the man's beauty, and pointed to a secluded spot at the back.
"She lives there, but she was taken away by the maids from the Marquis' Mansion in the capital a few days ago. Are you also Lanzhu's family?"
The two young men looked at each other and thanked Zhizhi.
But it is not clear what the relationship is.
Zhizhi didn't care. She had sharp eyes and saw her friends waiting for her under the big tree, so she ran away.
The two of them were stunned for a moment, both silent, and suddenly the younger brother burst into laughter and said,
"Brother, your charm is just like this!"
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