Chapter 130: Great Happiness
As Jiang Xun finished speaking, the hall fell into dead silence.
Although Shen Zhengsheng had already guessed Jiang Xun's intention, he naturally felt mixed emotions as the other party wanted to marry the treasure of his family, so his face was solemn.
Ji Wan wanted to keep calm, but she was so shocked that she suddenly turned her head to look at her husband with her eyes wide open, and she was at a loss for a moment.
Shen Jiaheng's jaw dropped when he heard Jiang Xun say that he admired Shen Jiasui.
What what? What did he hear?
Lord Jiang came to visit today to ask for something, and that was for his sister!
But wait!
Sir Jiang, would you like to recall what he said in the Imperial College that day?
He said a lot of things eagerly, but Lord Jiang didn't blush, didn't breathe, and didn't get upset. He replied with one sentence -
"Today, I will just assume that you didn't say a word."
As a result, not long after that, Lord Jiang came to propose marriage?
Shen Jiaheng's first reaction was disbelief.
Although he once wanted to bring his sister and Lord Jiang together, his sister was not interested and Lord Jiang was also indifferent. Why did Lord Jiang suddenly change his mind today?
Shen Jiaheng had great respect for Jiang Xun, but when it came to his own sister, although he knew it was very rude, he still went past his parents without permission, frowned, stood up and asked:
"Master Jiang, are you sincere? But that was not how you responded to me that day in the Imperial College."
Jiang Xun turned to look at Shen Jiaheng, smiling, and said softly, "Master Shen, did I deny it that day?"
Shen Jiaheng was stunned at first, and then thought about it carefully, it seemed... no, but...
At this time, Jiang Xun straightened his expression and said seriously: "At that time, I was timid in my heart and thought I was not worthy of Miss Shen. I didn't dare to have any delusions, so I could only avoid talking about it."
"Then why now——"
Shen Jiaheng was choked when he said this.
Because he suddenly remembered the day of the welcoming banquet on the field, when his sister greeted Lord Jiang as if she was alone.
On second thought, he recalled his sister's shy look two days ago.
Shen Jiaheng:? ? ?
OK, OK, OK.
It turns out that they are so unworthy of each other, but it turns out that they have known each other for a long time and have played him around!
Thinking of this, Shen Jiaheng almost cried in anger.
He had already said on the first day of the new year that Lord Jiang would come to visit, but his sister still refused to "confess" to him.
Woo woo woo, he is no longer his sister’s favorite brother!
Shen Jiaheng was quietly "broken" aside, and at this time Jiang Xun went to see the Shen couple again.
At this time, Shen Jiasui was sitting at a low table by the window in the side room and heard everything Jiang Xun said.
But what was more evident on her face was confusion.
The winter sun shines quietly through the thin window paper, filling the surroundings with soft and warm golden light, but it appears hazy and quiet due to the obstruction of the window paper.
Father, mother, brother Heng, and the entire general's family were all there, and Lord Jiang, Tian Shangyue, whom she had regarded as her savior and now her lover, was proposing to her just across the wall.
So happy.
This made Shen Jiasui feel panic-stricken, worrying that he was still in a dream.
She touched her cheek and found that she had started crying without knowing when. Her heart felt sore and swollen, but also very fulfilled.
"Husband, this——"
Ji Wan's voice finally sounded, but it was hesitant.
On the carriage returning home from the welcoming banquet that day, she did notice something strange about Suisui, as if he had a lover.
Could that person be Jiang Xun?
But why didn't Suisui inform her and her husband?
All three members of the Shen family had this question. Even Jiang Xun could see that Shen Jiasui had never mentioned himself to his family.
In the side room, Shen Jiasui lowered his eyes.
That is a feeling of unease that only those who have been reborn, those who have died once, can experience firsthand.
She always looked bright and strong, but she also had a lingering heart disease.
At the moment when things were not settled, she could never be sure whether luck and happiness would really favor her this time.
She was not sure that Jiang Xun would really come.
Now, Jiang Xun gave her the answer.
Shen Zhengsheng did not answer, but suddenly said seriously: "Madam, can I have a private chat with Lord Jiang?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Wan stood up without hesitation.
She knew that everyone in their family was the same when it came to loving Suisui.
Shen Jiaheng reluctantly followed Ji Wan away, leaving the main hall to Shen Zhengsheng and Jiang Xun.
Shen Jiasui was quietly worried at this time, not knowing what his father wanted to say.
In the main hall, Shen Zhengsheng looked at Jiang Xun carefully.
He had seen this rising star in the court many times, but he had never thought that one day he would become his son-in-law.
"Master Jiang."
“I am in a state of panic, General Shen, just call me by my name.”
"I heard His Majesty often ask you to straighten your body?"
"Yes, this is the name the teacher gave to me."
There was silence in the hall for a moment, and when Shen Zhengsheng's voice rose again, the words he said were extremely abrupt.
"Let me ask you, if someone could imitate your handwriting perfectly and sent you a letter to frame you, what would you do?"
Jiang Xun was stunned at first, but soon shook his head, "No solution."
Shen Zhengsheng immediately showed interest when he heard this, and said with a smile: "I would like to hear the details."
Jiang Xun said in a gentle voice: "Since he can imitate it so well, he must be someone very close to you, or he must have been one in the past."
"If you want to fight back against the handwriting, there is no solution."
"Because everyone's writing habits are formed over the years, and there are rules for horizontal and vertical lines. If you change it halfway, it would be too deliberate and end up being inferior."
"Furthermore, proving the authenticity of handwriting is ultimately a matter of self-evidence, which is not only difficult but also very easy to be overturned. In the end, you may even be led by the nose."
"but--"
"Since General Shen has asked this question, he must have been prepared in his heart. So, there is no need to worry about the so-called handwriting. The correct answer is to start with the word 'person'."
"I would like to make a bold guess. Could it be that the person General Shen is talking about is... Gu Xizhi?"
When Shen Zhengsheng heard this, he looked up at Jiang Xun and nodded directly.
"Two months ago, Sui Sui went to the Jokhang Temple. I'm sure you remember this."
Jiang Xun nodded, and Shen Zhengsheng continued, "At that time, the lady thought Sui Sui had fallen in love with you. This time she was going to see your mother, and she was worried, so she pulled me to follow quietly."
"That day, Sui Sui also met Lu Yunzheng and Gu Xizhi at the Jokhang Temple. Gu Xizhi mistakenly entered the Zunrong Treasure Temple because she was angry with Lu Yunzheng."
Jiang Xun's eyes moved slightly when he heard this.
Shen Zhengsheng said quietly: "There were so many noble people in the temple that day. I think it must have been a great fortune for Gu Xizhi."
Jiang Xun couldn't help but look nostalgic when he heard that, but Shen Zhengsheng waved his hand again at this time.
"Master Jiang, the reason I mentioned this today is to tell you that the Shen family is also in danger."
"If my Shen family is destined to encounter a disaster, which could result in serious consequences, or even the entire family being overthrown, then Lord Jiang will still insist on proposing marriage to Sui Sui?"
Jiang Xun came back to his senses suddenly after hearing this. His expression remained unchanged and he nodded without hesitation.
"General Shen, I dare not hide it from you. I have heard about this matter since I was 18 years old... from Miss Shen. This is one of the reasons why I dare to come and propose marriage."
"I am an official in the court with General Shen. I am sure that General Shen is well aware of my situation."
“If I hadn’t known that the Shen family was in the same predicament, and even… had a common enemy, I would never have dared to indulge my selfish desires and rashly drag Miss Shen into danger.”
Shen Zhengsheng raised his head and looked at the young man standing in the hall.
Compared to his awe-inspiring and upright demeanor in the court, today he kept a very humble attitude without being overly flattering. He was so sincere and cautious, and full of sincerity.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhengsheng couldn't help but sigh slightly.
Lord Jiang was about to shout "Sui Sui" just now, right? He has actually reached the point of shouting "Sui Sui"!
Shen Zhengsheng couldn't help but glance towards the side room and sighed even more deeply.
Even Jiang Xun, who was as calm as he was, felt his heart in his throat after Shen Zhengsheng sighed twice.
He thought about it, then bowed and took the initiative to explain: "General Shen, my current situation is not completely passive. For Miss Shen, I will be more cautious in the future."
"If the general is worried about my family affairs, then there are reasons for what my parents did during the welcoming banquet. I can explain."
"And I have already started to buy a house. As long as Miss Shen is happy, it doesn't matter where she wants to live."
"younger generation--"
Shen Zhengsheng glanced at Jiang Xun with a bit of surprise.
This was also the first time he saw this colleague, who was eloquent and invincible in the court, looking at a loss.
He raised his hand to stop Jiang Xun from speaking any further.
Jiang Xun slowly stopped talking, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his throat became dry.
In fact, he was so worried that he couldn't sleep the whole night last night.
All kinds of worries were swirling in his mind, and he had already imagined countless possibilities.
The worst thing is to be rejected outright.
If it really comes to this, he will have no choice but to shamelessly visit more often.
Jiang Xun was just worrying about this, when he suddenly heard Shen Zhengsheng slow down his tone and said in a gentle voice:
"Master Jiang, Yu Suisui, you are really not a good person. It's not that you are not good, but your situation is too difficult and you can't give Suisui peace and prosperity."
"But as a father, I can't bear to let Sui Sui have even the slightest disappointment or regret."
"I know that you came here today with Sui Sui's approval. Since you are the one Sui Sui loves, there is no reason for me to stop you two from being together."
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Xun felt his heartbeat suddenly become stronger. After the uneasiness faded away, every beat seemed like he was cheering for joy.
What followed was an incomparable feeling of honor and gratitude.
Shen Zhengsheng saw Jiang Xun's joy at this moment and couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.
No matter how steady you are, you are still young after all.
But he soon straightened his face and said solemnly and seriously: "Master Jiang, there are always mysteries in the world. I will tell you some things in the future."
"I, Shen Zhengsheng, can allow you to marry Sui Sui today, but I have only one request."
"If one day——"
"If one day our Shen family is really destroyed, please protect us no matter what."
"She is a stubborn but kind-hearted child. Even after experiencing cold stares and hardships, she never changes her original kindness."
"If one day, nothing can be changed, then I hope that at least the ending of each year will be different."
"Straighten it, can you do it?"
In the side room, when Shen Jiasui heard this, he felt his heart aching and filled with tenderness, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
Daddy...
Jiang Xun was deeply touched when he heard this, and under Shen Zhengsheng's gaze, he nodded firmly and sincerely.
But what he said was: "General Shen, there are indeed many mysterious and unspeakable things in the world. I think this time, fate is on our side."
"And Miss Shen, please do not worry, General Shen. Miss Shen is more important to Xiuzhi than life, and is as important as faith."
The voice is sonorous and comes from the heart.
Shen Zhengsheng looked at the eagerness and determination in Jiang Xun's eyes, and a heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
This young man is honest and sincere, and he must be the person in the world who is most compatible with Sui Sui.
He raised his only remaining arm, gently patted Jiang Xun's shoulder, and said softly:
"Let's stay at the Shen Mansion and have lunch today."
"When you go back, remember to ask the best matchmaker to come and formally propose marriage. My family cannot afford to be wronged by Sui Sui."
Jiang Xun's whole body trembled, and when he looked up at Shen Zhengsheng, his heartbeat seemed to stop.
Shen Zhengsheng finally showed a genuine smile at this moment. He suddenly pushed Jiang Xun forward, then raised his hand and pointed at the quiet side room.
Jiang Xun had not yet recovered from the previous words, because he had thought of countless things last night and did not dare to hope that anything would be accomplished today.
He looked up in a daze and saw Shen Zhengsheng pointing at the side room with a smile. A guess slowly came to his mind.
Could it be...
As soon as he thought of this, Jiang Xun felt a sudden rush of heat to his head.
When Shen Zhengsheng saw Jiang Xun's dazed look, he remembered how immature and embarrassed he was when he went to the Duke of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion to propose marriage. He couldn't help but laugh and sigh.
"Go ahead."
Shen Zhengsheng said silently, then turned and walked out.
Jiang Xun had never thought that he could be so lucky and happy, as if the air around him was sweet.
He took a long, deep breath and walked towards the side room.
The moment I lifted the moon-white curtain, the figure I had been thinking about day and night was sitting by the window.
The winter sun shone on her, shining like broken gold.
She seemed to hear a sound and slowly raised her head to look over. When she looked at him, her eyes were filled with light and tears.
Jiang Xun's heart trembled, and he walked over eagerly. Then he squatted down so gently and half-knelt beside Shen Jiasui.
This time, he was finally bathed in the warm glow with her.
"Years old."
Jiang Xun called softly and looked up at her.
Shen Jiasui pursed his lips slightly, almost unable to hold back tears, and said in a trembling voice:
"Master Jiang."
"You really came to look for me."
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