Chapter 208: Engagement
Jiang Xun would certainly not hide anything from Shen Jiasui, and later that day he told him everything that had happened.
Shen Jiasui was silent for a moment after hearing this, then raised his head and whispered: "Ah Xun, actually I have had an idea for a long time."
Jiang Xun immediately came over to listen.
Jiang Xun's heart trembled when he heard the deep words. He reached out to hold Shen Jiasui's cold fingertips and gently touched his lips.
His eyebrows curved slightly with a soothing smile, "Sui Sui, you know I'm always on your side."
Shen Jiasui's heart suddenly warmed up. He bent his fingers and lightly scratched Jiang Xun's palm. The sadness in his eyes disappeared without a trace.
"Ah Xun, we will have a period of peace from now on."
The premise for obtaining those letters of credit was that A Xun already had an inseparable relationship with their Shen family, so they would not take action until she and A Xun got married.
Patience is something that those in high positions have never lacked, and a few months is nothing to them.
Moreover, if it was true as she and A Xun thought, that the final winner in the previous life was Prince Rui, then Prince Rui's methods and patience were even more frightening.
Of course, the support of the Cui family is indispensable behind this.
It was a tough battle...
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Just as Shen Jiasui said, the capital was peaceful after that.
When something happens, there's a lot of chaos and I wish I could split one day into two.
When there is nothing to do, the days pass slowly. Apart from embroidering those ghost handkerchiefs, there is nothing unpleasant.
Shen Jiasui didn't care or concern about how Lu Yunzheng would pretend to be nice to Gu Xizhi next.
After all, Lu Yunzheng is good at acting.
On the Dragon Boat Festival, she received a letter from Aunt Zhou.
It is said that Lu Yunzheng brought Gu Xizhi back to the Lu Mansion and had dinner with Madam Lu. The three of them sat together and looked quite happy.
Shen Jiasui imagined the scene and couldn't help laughing out loud.
As for the matter of the treasonous letter, Ji Wan and Shen Jiaheng also knew about it. The family sat in the study and sorted out the whole thing again and again.
Ji Wan shed a lot of tears, beat Shen Zhengsheng fiercely, and finally asked him with red eyes if it hurt.
Shen Jiasui was so moved that tears rolled down his cheeks. But when he saw his father begging for mercy, he couldn't help laughing.
Shen Jiaheng......
He seemed unaffected and was still laughing and joking, but after returning from the Imperial College, he often went to Shen Zhengsheng's study and no one knew what he discussed with his father.
Jiang Xun has been very busy in the past few months, with official business and personal matters to attend to.
Firstly, the wedding date is approaching, and secondly, the house has been purchased and many places need to be renovated.
He didn't have to do these things himself, but he kept them in his mind and would check on them from time to time.
Shen Jiasui has much more free time now. He loves to go to the Forest of Steles to look for Mr. Lin. Now he is very familiar with the work of rubbing steles.
As soon as Mr. Lin saw Shen Jiasui, he smiled so much that his eyes narrowed into slits. Jiang Xun, his precious baby, was no longer attractive to him and kept calling her Sui girl, Sui girl, all day long.
Everyone was comfortable, yet they all seemed to be accumulating strength.
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The calm yet turbulent days slipped away quietly, and soon it was the sixth day of July.
This is the day when the Anyang Marquis's Mansion proposes marriage to the Shen family.
Jiang Xun and Shen Jiasui discussed it carefully and decided to hold the wedding at the Anyang Earl's Mansion. On the one hand, it was because of the kindness of their parents, and it was also the wish of Anyang Earl.
Second, the wedding day was so lively that their small home could not accommodate so many guests.
After the wedding, find an auspicious day to move to the new home. There is no need to make a big fuss, it would be best if you can invite both sets of family members and a few close friends to celebrate.
Therefore, today's betrothal gift was also brought out from the Anyang Marquis' Mansion.
It is not yet dawn, but the front of Anyang Marquis's Mansion is already brightly lit.
The vermilion gate was open wide, and the stone lions on both sides of the gate were tied with red silk, looking festive.
The betrothal team had already been ready for battle. The most conspicuous one was the groom in bright red clothes, holding a large plaque with the word "囍" in his hand, just waiting for the order.
Anyang Bo had hardly slept all night, and today he was dressed in red, busy shouting things out himself.
The wife of the Marquis of Anyang looked in a rare good mood. In order to send the betrothal gift today, she had invited her aunt and sister-in-law from her natal family early on, all of whom were well-off people.
"Aunt, sister-in-law, when we get to the Shen family, please say some auspicious words for me and Xun'er."
Lady Anyang's eyes were red as she gave repeated instructions.
The sister-in-law of Lady Anyang was surnamed Liu. She looked kind and amiable. She hurried over to pat Lady Anyang on the back of her hand and said in a gentle voice:
"Don't worry, sister. We will help you get things done beautifully."
"Come on, come on! The auspicious time has arrived. Blow the whistles! Make it lively! Let's go!"
The loud voice of the Earl of Anyang could be heard from afar, causing the women in the hall to cover their mouths and laugh secretly, and the wife of the Earl of Anyang also blushed in embarrassment.
The closer it got to the wedding date, the more sleep the couple had. At night, they sat facing each other, crying and laughing before they even opened their mouths to speak.
Crackling——
There were bursts of firecrackers coming from the front.
Trays, boxes and crates were all tied with red silk and carried out of the Anyang Earl's Mansion one by one.
Anyang Bo was a person of unruly temperament. He totally ignored his manners and shouted at the top of his voice:
"Slow down, slow down, don't bump into it."
"Hurry up, hurry up, follow this side."
“Hey hey hey——”
"Dad, take a break first."
A hand gently supported Anyang Bo's arm from behind.
Anyang Bo had no time at all and kept waving his hands. Suddenly he reacted and looked back. Jiang Xun was wearing a red dress with a smile on his face.
"Go sit down. Dad will watch over here himself."
Anyang Bo patted Jiang Xun's shoulder lightly, and when he turned around, his eyes couldn't help but turn red. He quickly picked up his sleeves and secretly wiped the corners of his eyes.
He was happy, he was so happy that he cried.
How could Jiang Xun not notice Anyang Bo's little action? His nose felt a little sour when he saw it, but he followed closely behind.
In fact...he couldn't sit still, as if there was a rabbit in his chest.
The betrothal gifts were carried out of the gate of Anyang Marquis' Mansion and reached the street in front, while they were still being carried out from the mansion on this side.
In the middle of the team, a tall horse was pulling a carriage with red silk hanging on all four corners. Even the horse's head was tied with a red silk flower, which swayed with the horse's pace.
Along the way, the sound of firecrackers crackled incessantly, and the streets were already crowded with people watching the excitement. When the team reached the street where the Shen family lived, the excitement doubled.
The sounds of gongs, drums and firecrackers came from far away and became louder and louder. Everyone in the Shen family knew that the marriage proposal team from Anyang Earl's Mansion had arrived.
The door of the Shen family had been opened for a long time, and maids and servants were standing on both sides of the door. They were all wearing brand new clothes, smiling, and their eyes were full of anticipation.
In the courtyard inside the gate, a servant came hurriedly to announce the good news. Relatives from both the Shen and Ji families stood up, straightened their clothes, and rushed to the door with joy that could not be concealed.
Soon, the huge betrothal team arrived at the gate of the Shen family.
The groom in the lead had smiling eyes and loudly announced the name of the betrothal gift, his voice was loud and full of joy.
He had been repeatedly instructed by his Lordship to make sure everyone heard everything and clearly express the sincerity of the Anyang Marquisate.
Afterwards, boxes, loads, and boxes of betrothal gifts were carried into the Shen family one after another amid cheers, and the yard instantly became full of jewels and precious stones.
Shen Jiasui was waiting in the side hall. Listening to the noise and footsteps outside, she felt hot on her face and could not sit still any longer, so she stood up and paced back and forth.
Baiji rarely saw his young lady so uneasy, so he turned his head away and smiled secretly.
At this time, footsteps were heard at the entrance. Ji Wan walked in with tears in her eyes and waved to Shen Jiasui.
"Sui Sui, come."
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