Chapter 129: Proposal
The third day of the Chinese New Year.
Shen Jiasui, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly sat up from the couch, startling Baiji who was about to wake her up.
"Miss...?"
Shen Jiasui rubbed his eyes and saw that it was already bright outside. He couldn't help but asked nervously, "Baiji, what time is it?"
Bai Ji was relieved to see Shen Jiasui was full of energy. He reached out to pull the bed curtain and said with a smile:
"Miss, it's already late now. It's rare for you to sleep so late."
"It's the first month of the year, and you're not going out today, so I thought I'd let you sleep a little longer."
"Madam sent Baishuang to ask about this earlier, and I replied that Madam also said that you should get a good night's sleep."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui quickly got off the couch, slipped on his shoes and hurried to wash up. Baiji hurried over to serve him. Suddenly, he thought of something and said,
"Oh, Miss, the young master came by just now and said that Master Jiang would be visiting soon, and he wanted to ask if you would like to go with him to meet him."
Shen Jiasui raised his head suddenly, tears still dripping down his cheeks, and his voice trembled slightly, "He... Lord Jiang is here already?"
Baiji shook her head, then nodded, "I don't know, but looking at the time, it should be time."
Shen Jiasui took a deep breath, secretly feeling annoyed, and his ears became hot.
For some reason, my heart was pounding last night.
She couldn't sleep well whether she turned to the left or the right. All she could see in her mind was Lord Jiang's face.
I finally managed to close my eyes and dreamed of Lord Jiang again. My past and present lives were alternating back and forth. I cried and laughed, and woke up from the dream several times.
I thought she had fallen asleep just as daybreak approached, but she overslept the moment she opened her eyes.
"Then...then Baiji, just tie my hair into a bun for me, as fast as you can."
Bai Ji immediately shook his head when he heard this, pushed Shen Jiasui to sit in front of the dressing table, and said with a smile:
"Miss, don't you know my skills? I promise I can comb your hair quickly and well!"
At this time, Baiji still thought that Shen Jiasui was worried that he would be impolite if he arrived late.
Who knew that her daughter was in a hurry to meet her lover...
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Jiang Xun arrived outside General Dingguo's mansion a little earlier than the time on the visiting card.
Nanfeng drove the car himself, and it was dressed in new clothes today, determined not to lose face for his own master.
Shen Jiaheng was waiting at the door to greet him. When he saw Jiang Xun getting off the carriage, he immediately went forward to greet him.
But when he looked up, he was stunned.
Lord Jiang was wearing a scarlet brocade robe today, and a white cloak with a silver fox fur collar.
She wore a black belt inlaid with pearls around her waist, a white jade pendant hanging from her waist, and her black hair was tied up high with a white jade crown. She was simply...
Unprecedented dress up!
Whether it was the flower-viewing banquet at Prince Rong's Mansion or the welcoming banquet at the Imperial Garden, he had never seen Lord Jiang dress up so elaborately.
Seeing this, Shen Jiaheng's heart started beating fast, and he felt... something was weird.
"Master Shen."
As Shen Jiaheng stood there in a daze, Jiang Xun took the initiative to bow to him.
Shen Jiaheng suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly bowed and saluted Jiang Xun, then said politely:
"Master Jiang, please come in."
Jiang Xun nodded slightly and walked in shoulder to shoulder with Shen Jiaheng.
Along the way, the two of them chatted quietly, mostly talking about things related to the Imperial College. They got along quite well.
but!
Shen Jiaheng still felt it was too weird!
He always felt that Lord Jiang was particularly gentle today, particularly...
Look, look, Lord Jiang is smiling at him again!
Shen Jiaheng's scalp tingled.
broken! broken!
He felt that Lord Jiang must have an important request when he came today!
They have to come in such a hurry in the first month of the year, and Lord Jiang is such a powerful man. I think this must be a very difficult matter, and I need my father's help.
What should I do?
Lord Jiang is so kind, so I should help him. But will this be bad for my father?
Shen Jiaheng's heart was in turmoil along the way, but he finally led the person to the main hall.
At this time in the main hall, Shen Zhengsheng was sitting in the main seat, while Ji Wan was pacing back and forth with a frown on her face.
"Husband, what do you think Jiang Xun came to visit today for? If it involves... we should not get involved at all."
Ji Wan said this, raising her hand and pointing towards the sky.
When Shen Zhengsheng saw that "the pigs had already reached the doorstep", but his wife was still unaware of it, he could not help but shook his head.
However, this is not the lady’s fault.
After all, Sui Sui had flatly rejected the matchmaking offered by Prince Rong, and there was no further news from Jiang Xun afterwards, so the relationship between the two had indeed come to an end.
Judging from Jiang Xun's usual style of doing things, since he dared to come to the door today, I guess he must have asked Sui Sui's opinion, right?
Suisui, this kid...is really tight-lipped.
After the welcoming banquet in the Imperial Garden, he, as a father, waited for several days, but Suisui never confessed to him.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhengsheng couldn't help feeling sour.
When Ji Wan saw her husband sitting there like a wooden statue, not saying a word when asked, she got so angry that she was about to go up and pinch his arm.
At this time, Shen Jiaheng's voice came from outside: "Dad, Mom, I've invited Master Jiang in."
Ji Wan immediately straightened her expression and turned to look outside.
In the winter sunshine, the young man walked in with steady steps and his back straight.
He has sharp eyebrows, bright eyes and a high nose bridge. Perhaps because I have heard of his reputation, I feel that there is always a hint of determination between his eyebrows.
It was cold today, but the man's cloak did not look heavy, and his steps were light and graceful. His scarlet brocade clothes made his red lips and white teeth look very handsome.
Ji Wan was delighted when she saw Jiang Xun. Putting aside other things, his appearance and demeanor were outstanding in the capital.
Shen Zhengsheng also stood up.
After all, Jiang Xun was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, so he was considered a colleague before he made his purpose clear.
Jiang Xun bowed and respectfully saluted to the Shen couple, then started to say some auspicious words to wish them a happy new year.
At this time, Shen Jiasui finally arrived "sneakily".
Jiang Xun was a male guest, and according to the rules, she could not show up to meet him rashly.
Shen Jiasui thought about it, walked around from the back, then gently pushed open the window of the side room, flipped in, and landed on the ground like a civet cat.
She didn't dare bring Baiji with her because that girl only knew some martial arts and she had to be careful not to expose her whereabouts.
Among the people in the room, only Shen Zhengsheng moved his ears slightly and glanced towards the side room meaningfully, but did not say anything.
After everyone sat down, they all looked at Jiang Xun, waiting for him to explain his purpose.
Jiang Xun did not act coyly. He stood up and bowed to the Shen family couple again, then said in a gentle voice:
"General Shen, Madam Shen, I apologize for the intrusion of my visit today."
"The reason why I didn't write down my purpose on the visiting card was because I was worried that it would appear too frivolous and casual. Some things must be said in person in front of General Shen and Madam Shen."
Jiang Xun said this, bowed again, his face solemn and sincere, and said respectfully:
"I have heard for a long time that your family has a clean and upright tradition. I have the courage to come to your house today because I have long admired Miss Shen."
"I know that marriage is a matter that should be decided by parents first, so I have taken the liberty to come here and ask General Shen and Madam Shen to show their mercy and allow me and Miss Shen to marry."
"If I am granted the permission to marry Miss Shen, it will be a great honor for me. From now on, I will cherish her, respect her, love her, and treat her as a treasure in my heart. I will walk hand in hand with her until we grow old together."
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