Chapter 2: Broken Engagement
Shen Jiasui leaned in her mother's arms and heard her mother's stern voice making the decision for her. Recalling the painful scene of mother and daughter hugging each other and saying goodbye in the previous life, tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably.
But seeing that his mother's words and actions showed her trust in Gu Xizhi, Shen Jiasui felt sad and painful.
She also gave her heart to Gu Xizhi, and even treated her more attentively than her own brother.
After all, the life-saving grace is greater than heaven. If it weren't for Lieutenant General Gu's risking his life to protect her, she would have no father either.
It’s strange to say, Gu Xizhi gets along very well with everyone except Lu Yunzheng.
Shen Jiasui once asked if Lu Yunzheng had secretly bullied her.
Gu Xizhi replied righteously: "Mr. Lu is your fiancé, Sui Sui. As a woman and Sui Sui's female companion, I should avoid suspicion."
One was her fiancé whom she knew well, and the other was her savior who was as close as a sister. She really did not doubt it at all.
How ridiculous! It was not until the Shen family collapsed that she found out that Lu Yunzheng and Gu Xizhi had been secretly having an affair behind her back!
In order to marry Gu Xizhi openly, Lu Yunzheng did not hesitate to harm her entire Shen family!
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui couldn't stop trembling all over, and he really wanted to pick up the sword and stab Lu Yunzheng through!
But reason told her that the case of Shen Mansion's treason was shrouded in mystery and involved many people, and it was definitely not something that Lu Yunzheng could handle.
If we don't find out the mastermind behind this, with the Shen family in the open and others in the dark, there will be endless troubles!
This was also the biggest reason why she pretended to be frightened just now and didn't want Lu Yunzheng to find out that she was also reborn.
She wants to use Lu Yunzheng to follow the clues and find the person behind the scenes!
However, the most urgent task is to let my parents see Gu Xizhi's true face as soon as possible, so as to avoid being schemed against by those around her!
"Mom, wait!"
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui immediately spoke up to stop Ji Wan.
Seeing that her daughter was still defending Lu Yunzheng, Ji Wan couldn't help but feel distressed and helpless.
"Sui Sui, it's your parents' fault. They were blind and thought that Lu Yunzheng would be a good match for you."
"Now you have seen that this person is treacherous and dares to covet Xizhi. We don't want such a person!"
Seeing that Shen Jiasui was still deeply in love with him at this time, Lu Yunzheng recalled their childhood friendship and a rare hesitation arose in his heart.
In fact, if Xizhi had not appeared, he would be willing to spend his life with Shen Jiasui, but when it comes to feelings, who can tell for sure?
Moreover, in his previous life, Shen Jiasui’s cruel and heartless look when she fought back before her death and stabbed the hairpin into his throat was still fresh in his mind. It was absolutely impossible for him to accept her again in this life.
Furthermore, General Dingguo's Mansion is destined to have a bad end. After marrying Xizhi, he must completely sever ties with the Shen family as soon as possible!
At this time, Shen Zhengsheng also walked quickly to Shen Jiasui's side. He placed his broad palm on Shen Jiasui's shoulder and said in a gentle voice:
"Sui Sui, don't be so stubborn. Lu Yunzheng is not worthy of you. Don't worry, Daddy will seek justice for you no matter what."
"That guy, Old Lu, is a bad parent. I trusted him so much and promised my precious daughter to his family. I, Shen Zhengsheng, will never let this go!"
The second half of the sentence was spoken in a cold and hard tone, as Shen Zhengsheng stared into Lu Yunzheng's eyes and said it word by word.
Lu Yunzheng's expression changed slightly when he heard this.
In his previous life, the reason why he compromised and abided by the marriage contract to marry Shen Jiasui was, firstly, he did not dare to offend General Dingguo's Mansion, and secondly, because... his father was also a bastard.
He was his father's eldest son, but was not favored because his father's favorite was Aunt Zhou in the mansion, and he also had a pair of half-brothers and half-sisters.
His half-brother Lu Yunsheng is only one year younger than him. He is currently studying at the Imperial College and is his father's most beloved child.
"Regret it?"
Shen Zhengsheng had seen countless people, so how could he not notice the change in Lu Yunzheng's expression.
Lu Yunzheng clenched his hands upon hearing this, but soon straightened his lips, "I am indeed in the wrong in this matter, but it is better for me to speak out now than to become a resentful couple with Sui Sui after marriage."
Shen Jiasui knew where Lu Yunzheng's confidence came from.
In the battle that slandered the Shen family in the previous life, Lu Yunzheng's father Lu Yongzhu was the commander-in-chief, but he died heroically on the battlefield.
Later, Lu Yunzheng took over Lu Yongzhu's command and defeated the Mo Kingdom's army. He became famous all over the world and people all over the world said that Lu Yunzheng was better than his master.
Shen Jiasui didn't dare to think about whether Lu Yunzheng had a hand in Lu Yongzhu's death, and this was something that should be investigated later.
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui walked towards Lu Yunzheng step by step, facing the worried gaze of his parents.
A hint of fear inevitably flashed across Lu Yunzheng's eyes. He instinctively took a half step back, but quickly stood still again.
At this time, Shen Jiasui is deeply in love with him and is probably not giving up yet. He must get rid of her entanglement before he can successfully marry Xizhi.
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng showed a sincere expression and said in a deep voice:
"Sui Sui, I am sorry for you today. I can agree to any compensation you want, but I really don't have any romantic feelings for you. I hope you don't insist. Let's—"
When he was only one step away from Lu Yunzheng, Shen Jiasui raised his hand and slapped Lu Yunzheng without saying a word.
Lu Yunzheng dodged backwards, but was a second too slow, and was slapped hard. He saw stars and his cheek was burning with pain.
Shen Jiasui has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. She cannot compare to Lu Yunzheng in terms of strength, but in terms of speed and agility, she is not much inferior to Lu Yunzheng.
"Lu Yunzheng, you are sorry for me. The marriage between the Shen and Lu families is over now."
Shen Jiasui spoke coldly.
"From today on, General Dingguo's Mansion will announce to everyone that the eldest son of the Lu family has bad conduct and is unfit to be the son-in-law of the Shen family. From now on, the two families will have no more ties!"
"But you actually dare to covet Xizhi, my daughter of the Shen family, don't even think about touching her!"
As soon as Shen Jiasui finished speaking, Ji Wan immediately backed up her daughter, "That's right, Lu Yunzheng, don't even think about setting foot in my general's mansion from now on!"
Although he was slapped, Lu Yunzheng accepted it when he heard that Shen Jiasui would no longer pester him and simply agreed to cancel the engagement.
Unexpectedly, Shen Jiasui suddenly turned the subject to Gu Xizhi, causing Lu Yunzheng's expression to change instantly.
"I can cancel the engagement. No matter how you slander me outside, I have no complaints, but I must marry Xizhi!"
"Slander?" Shen Jiasui sneered, "I'm telling the truth, what did you, Lu Yunzheng, say that you don't deserve?"
Shen Jiasui has always been very clear about what she loves and hates. When she loves you, she will give you her whole heart, but when she hates you, don't even think about getting anything good from her.
Lu Yunzheng obviously knew Shen Jiasui's personality. He didn't want to waste any more words and just said firmly: "I must marry Xizhi, and no one can stop me!"
Shen Jiasui saw that the time was almost right, so he immediately withdrew to his parents' side, frowned and said coldly:
"Mom and Dad, it looks like Lu Yunzheng is unwilling to give up. If we let him go out and shout everywhere, I'm afraid it will ruin Xizhi's reputation."
"My daughter is thinking about asking Xizhi to come over so that she can talk to Lu Yunzheng face to face and put an end to Lu Yunzheng's delusions."
"It's just that Xizhi is timid, I wonder if it will scare her?"
Shen Zhengsheng and Ji Wan couldn't help but frown when they heard this.
Ji Wan was decisive after all. She thought about it and immediately made the decision: "We must make a decisive decision now. We must make Lu Yunzheng give up this idea today, otherwise Xizhi will be troubled by him in the future!"
"Bai Shuang, invite the second young lady to Yong'an Hall."
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