Chapter 4: Never Let Her Down
Baiji's face turned pale, and he felt that the box in his hand weighed more than a thousand pounds.
When the young lady gave her instructions just now, she was still confused, but when she saw what was in the box, she felt like she was struck by lightning!
She hurried all the way, not daring to make any mistakes. When she met her young lady's eyes, tears immediately flowed down her cheeks.
She felt wronged and unworthy for the young lady...
Shen Jiasui knew that Baiji loved her wholeheartedly. Seeing Baiji crying, he felt sad and amused at the same time, and nodded at her quickly.
Baiji was a person who knew the importance of things. She immediately raised her sleeve to wipe away her tears and nodded heavily.
She wants to help the young lady perform this scene well!
At this time, in the courtyard, Shen Zhengsheng and his wife were still comforting Gu Xizhi. Bai Ji suddenly rushed in with a box in his hand, and shouted in panic:
"Miss!"
This sound attracted everyone's attention.
Seeing this, Shen Jiasui hurriedly asked, "Baiji, what's wrong with you?"
Bai Ji responded quickly, "Just now, I followed the young lady's instructions and went to Qiushi Courtyard to pick up the second young lady. Maybe Bai Shuang and I took different roads. When I arrived at Qiushi Courtyard, the second young lady had already been picked up by Bai Shuang."
Shen Jiasui waved his hand when he heard that. "It's okay. Come over here."
Bai Ji shook her head, her face pale, "Miss, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"I was about to leave when I suddenly saw a maid sneaking around in the room. I felt something was wrong, so I went over to check."
"I didn't expect that he was such a dirty fellow. When I yelled at him, he covered his face and ran away, knocking over the things on the dressing table and scattering them all over the floor."
Gu Xizhi was just getting excited about her words. Her godfather and godmother had always been indulgent towards her, and after her emotional and logical pleas, they had already begun to hesitate.
Bai Ji's sudden appearance at this moment ruined her plan. If she waited until her godfather and godmother hardened their hearts, it would be difficult for her to marry Yun Zheng.
Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi was full of impatience, and hurriedly pretended to shake, finally pulling back the attention of Shen Zhengsheng and Ji Wan.
"Xizhi, how are you?" Ji Wan asked anxiously.
Gu Xizhi shook her head weakly, with tears still on her eyelashes about to fall.
Ji Wan was worried that Gu Xizhi wouldn't be able to hold on for long, and thought that she had to resolve Lu Yunzheng's issue first.
So she turned to Baiji and said, "As long as the thief is still in the mansion, there is no reason why he cannot be caught. Even if some valuables are lost, it is a small matter. We will talk about it later."
Gu Xizhi was pleased to see Ji Wan come back to her senses, but Bai Ji didn't know what to do and kept insisting:
“Madam, I was afraid that the Second Miss had lost something valuable, and I didn’t have time to chase the maid, so I bent over to pick up the Second Miss’ belongings. Who knew I saw something!”
Cough cough cough——
Gu Xizhi suddenly started coughing violently.
Ji Wan frowned immediately, and while raising her hand to stroke Gu Xizhi's back, she was secretly annoyed at Bai Ji for not knowing the seriousness of the matter and having no sense of propriety today.
You have to know that Baiji was the maid she personally selected for Suisui because she was attracted by her cleverness.
"Okay Baiji, you go down first." Ji Wan waved her hand in dissatisfaction.
Seeing this, Gu Xizhi immediately seized the opportunity, raised her head and said with sadness: "Godfather and godmother, look at Xizhi's body, I'm afraid it won't last long."
"Thanks to the love of my godfather and godmother over the years, Xizhi has lived a life of luxury and finally understood why my father risked his life to protect me."
"Sincerity for sincerity, Daddy is willing, just like Xizhi today, who is also willing to marry into the Lu Mansion to repay her godfather and godmother for their kindness in raising her over the years."
"Godfather, godmother, please help Xizhi."
As Gu Xizhi spoke, she suddenly broke away from Ji Wan's support, took a step back, and bowed solemnly to Shen Zhengsheng and his wife.
Baiji was about to speak upon seeing this, but Shen Jiasui shook his head at her in time.
No rush.
Now, the more pity Dad and Mom feel for Gu Xizhi, the more they owe her. Soon they will understand how their family was easily manipulated by Gu Xizhi!
Gu Xizhi is such a good actor, and Lieutenant General Gu’s life-saving grace was real.
If they fail to deal a fatal blow to Gu Xizhi, her parents will surely soften their hearts again under her sweet words.
Sure enough, seeing Gu Xizhi's resolute look of not wanting to get up for a long time, Shen Zhengsheng and his wife finally wavered.
Gu Xizhi showed her true heart and was so resolute that if they didn't agree, they would seem to have become unforgivable sinners.
At this time, Lu Yunzheng, who had been silent for a long time, took two or three steps forward, walked to Gu Xizhi's side, lifted up his robe, and knelt on one knee facing Shen Zhengsheng and his wife.
The next moment, he spoke earnestly:
"Uncle, aunt, as long as you are willing to marry Xizhi to me, I am willing to swear here that I, Lu Yunzheng, will only have Xizhi in my life, and will never take a concubine, and will never let her down!"
When Gu Xizhi heard this, her whole body trembled slightly. When she turned her head to look at Lu Yunzheng, her eyes were red and she was obviously extremely moved.
Lu Yunzheng felt something in his heart. He looked up and met Gu Xizhi's gaze. The two of them were full of affection, like a pair of close friends who loved each other.
When Shen Jiasui saw this scene, he almost laughed out loud.
But she was not laughing at others, but at herself.
She did not doubt Lu Yunzheng's sincerity towards Gu Xizhi, because after getting married in the previous life, Lu Yunzheng did remain chaste for Gu Xizhi.
On their wedding night, he was drunk and unconscious, and they did not consummate their marriage.
After that, Lu Yunzheng kept making excuses and trying to avoid her.
She was a proud person and guessed that Lu Yunzheng must have had second thoughts, so she proposed a divorce immediately.
But at this time Lu Yunzheng coaxed her gently and tenderly. When she made up her mind to make a big fuss and completely break up, the war broke out in the north and Lu Yunzheng went to war with his father again.
She was a girl from a military family. She knew that war was more important than anything else and she didn't want to get entangled with Lu Yunzheng at this time. She just said that it would be time for them to divorce each other when he returned triumphantly.
Who knew that she would wait and wait, and what she saw was the Shen family colluding with the enemy and treason, and the whole family was executed...
When his thoughts reached this point, Shen Jiasui's breathing became rapid.
Shen Zhengsheng and his wife were in a difficult situation.
Lu Yunzheng was originally Suisui's husband. If he really married Xizhi, Suisui would become a laughing stock in the whole capital.
She is the apple of their eyes and the apple of their eyes. Why should she suffer such injustice?
But Gu Xizhi saved my life, and we have been friends for so many years...
At this time, Shen Jiasui took the initiative to step forward, her eyes red, and she said in a low voice:
"Mom and Dad, you don't have to worry about me. Since Xizhi is willing to marry and Lu Yunzheng is so infatuated with her, just fulfill Xizhi's wish."
"My daughter never cares about the gossip outside. Besides, mother just said that she would support her for the rest of her life!"
Having said that, Shen Jiasui forced a curl of his lips, but his smile was full of sadness.
Seeing him pretending to be relaxed like this, Shen Zhengsheng and his wife were heartbroken.
On the other side, Gu Xizhi and Lu Yunzheng looked at each other, their eyes shining brightly, knowing that finally the important thing was done!
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Baiji, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly shouted:
"No! Why should the young lady be wronged?"
"Master, Madam, you have all been deceived by the Second Miss!"
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