Chapter 132 Another incident in Jiangnan
Jiang Jinyan was stunned. "She, she's very good. She's a good wife candidate. We get along very well and are very compatible." At least, there's no problem with maintaining a respectful relationship.
Jiang Fenghua knew his answer was ambiguous, but isn't that how marriage is? How many couples get together because they like each other? But it all takes effort to maintain the relationship. There are very few women like Zhang Yumo who are brave enough to pursue love. Her brother should like her, right?
She said, "I hope to drink your wedding wine soon."
"Yes, I will ask Mother to go to the Zhang family to propose marriage," he said.
Zhang Yumo, who was hiding outside the door, overheard their conversation. She was so happy that she made a fuss.
But who is Ying'er, whom he is talking about?
She suddenly felt lost. It turned out that he already had someone in his heart. What was the reason that prevented them from being together?
"Haven't you gone back yet?" Jiang Jinyan suddenly appeared in front of her.
Zhang Yumo looked embarrassed and stammered, "I... I'm just worried about Aunt Jiang, so I'll go back right away."
As she was about to leave, Jiang Jinyan suddenly grabbed her sleeve. "You heard my conversation with Ruan Ruan just now, didn't you?"
Zhang Yumo nodded. "Okay."
"So, are you willing to let my mother propose marriage to the Zhang family?" he asked directly.
Zhang Yumo was about to nod, and was very happy. Marrying him was something she had always dreamed of, but then he said...
In the end, she hesitated.
Jiang Jinyan suddenly said, "I can take you to see Ying'er sometime."
He was full of vigor, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I know you won't refuse this marriage proposal, will you?"
Zhang Yumo was stunned. She had never seen Jiang Jinyan so open and composed. She knew he was exceptionally talented, and he had long since captured her heart. No matter what she did, she could not forget him. She had even prepared herself to never marry and just be his friend for the rest of her life.
Jiang Jinyan stood respectfully to one side, looking dashing and debonair. "It was my fault before. If you're willing to give me a chance, you can stand still now and let me take the final step."
Zhang Yumo's eyes filled with tears, overwhelmed with emotion. She had never imagined that Jiang Jinyan would say these words to her.
When Jiang Jinyan saw her crying, he panicked. He glanced at Jiang Fenghua, but she pretended not to see him and gave him a thumbs-up. Sincerity is the most important thing.
He stammered, "Um, I thought you... I'm sorry!"
"I'm willing. Even if you have someone else in your heart, as long as you let me stay by your side, I'm willing to be your concubine." Zhang Yumo was humble and insecure. She was such a wonderful woman, but in the face of love, she lost, and she was willing to lose.
"Silly girl, who would want to take you as a concubine? Our family has no rule against taking concubines." Jiang Jinyan suddenly pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Ying'er is my fiancée, but she left this world forever many years ago." He was afraid she would make wild guesses. Since he had decided to marry Zhang Yumo, she was his wife, and he would take on the responsibilities of a husband.
Zhang Yumo froze, the tears in her eyes instantly freezing. She stared blankly at Jiang Jinyan. Could it be that this was the reason he hadn't married all these years and rejected her? What kind of girl could keep Jiang Jinyan for so many years, even a lifetime, even after she had passed away? She said, "I'm sorry, I don't know."
"There's nothing to apologize for. Not many people know about this. Even Ruan Ruan only found out recently. She was too young to remember back then," he said calmly.
Jiang Fenghua suddenly stood behind them and smiled slightly, "Sister-in-law, I wish you happiness." The fact that her brother was able to tell Zhang Yumo about this meant that he had truly let go.
Staring at Jiang Fenghua's departing figure, Zhang Yumo's face turned as red as a ripe persimmon. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she took the opportunity to throw herself into Jiang Jinyan's arms and sob softly.
Jiang Jinyan had never dealt with a woman crying before. He stood like a pillar and let Zhang Yumo hold him and cry, thinking that maybe she would stop crying once she had cried enough and was satisfied with her tears.
Zhang Yumo took the opportunity to wrap her arms around his waist. Since they were getting married anyway, she had finally gotten her wish and wanted to hold him a little longer.
Lianye, who was standing next to Jiang Fenghua, secretly peeked at him and said, "Young Master really knows how to coax a girl. He got her in his arms so quickly."
Jiang Fenghua thought to herself: That's because Zhang Yumo has a thick skin. Men all like clingy women, especially those who are beautiful and clingy. Zhang Yumo is beautiful and talented. No man would dislike her. It's just that her brother was too stubborn before.
"I wonder when they will get married," Lianye said. "When that happens, I will definitely ask the eldest young master for a big red envelope."
“They’re not getting married so soon. If Zhang Yumo hadn’t happened to be there, my brother might have waited until after the imperial examinations next spring to confess his feelings to her,” she said.
Jiang Fenghua returned to the Hengwang Mansion, but Xie Shang had not yet returned. She then asked Hongxiu to prepare a room for Aoxue before going back to her room to rest.
Jiang Fenghua took a nap, but Xie Shang still hadn't returned. She asked Steward Cheng to inquire about his whereabouts and learned that the Emperor had sent Prince Chuanheng to the palace.
Heavy rains overnight in Jiangnan triggered flash floods. It was the autumn harvest season, and farmers' rice paddies and houses were flooded and destroyed. The situation is urgent, and all the princes and ministers have gone to the palace to discuss state affairs.
Jiang Fenghua was stunned when she heard the news. How could a sudden downpour cause a flash flood? She remembered that this had never happened in her previous life.
Steward Cheng added, "The Princess ordered me to purchase grain, but now I'm afraid that will have to be put on hold, as the grain in Jiangnan has been flooded."
Jiang Fenghua's batch of grain was intended as reserve grain for the Hu tribe's attack on the Great Zhou Kingdom two months later. The purpose was to ensure that Xie Shang would have no worries about supplies when he went to war and could directly appoint the Crown Prince upon his return to the capital. But now, why is there a flash flood in Jiangnan?
Jiangnan is a land of fish and rice, very rich and beautiful. She had never been there, but she had heard people say that the scenery there was even more beautiful than in paintings.
She recalled carefully, and indeed, this natural disaster did not occur in her previous life. Could it be that her rebirth triggered a butterfly effect, causing a series of chain reactions, just like the ending of Zhang Yumo and her older brother, which was also changed because of her?
She couldn't help but shudder, wondering where things had gone wrong.
In the middle of the night, Xie Shang suddenly returned. Jiang Fenghua hadn't slept either, keeping the light on and waiting for him.
"Your Highness, you're back."
Xie Shang asked, "Did I wake you up?"
"I didn't sleep at all. I asked Steward Cheng to find you, and that's when I found out you went to the palace. I heard there was a flood in Jiangnan, and I couldn't sleep." Jiang Fenghua put on a robe and got out of bed. Seeing him packing his clothes, she asked, "It's so late, is Your Highness packing your clothes to go on a long journey?"
"Yes, I'm going to Jiangnan for disaster relief. The situation is urgent, so I'll be leaving tonight. You stay home and wait for me to return." He said with a doting expression, "I've already sent people to investigate your mother's poisoning. From now on, Aoxue will accompany you to protect your safety. There are also secret guards around the palace, so don't worry!"
She knew Xie Shang was trying to reassure her, because he would be even more careful after what happened at the Jiang residence today.
The reason the poison wasn't delivered to Jiang Fenghua today was because Granny Xu specifically took care of her meals, and Hongxiu was so careful that no one had a chance to take advantage of her. That's why they focused their attention on her mother.
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