Chapter 49: No coincidences
General Dingguo’s Mansion, main courtyard.
"Are you serious, my husband?"
Ji Wan widened her eyes in disbelief.
After Shen Zhengsheng returned home from court today, he suddenly and mysteriously pulled Ji Wan into the inner room.
Ji Wan thought her husband suddenly wanted to be intimate with her, and was about to refuse by saying "we already have two children", but unexpectedly Shen Zhengsheng said something shocking.
Prince Rong actually came to ask whether they liked Jiang Xun from the Anyang Earl's Mansion.
"How dare I lie to Madam? Prince Rong even mentioned it vaguely, saying that this was the intention of the Crown Princess." Shen Zhengsheng said in a low voice.
When Ji Wan heard this, she suddenly came to her senses.
Isn’t this the fruit that was planted on the day of the flower-viewing banquet?
When talking about Shen Jiasui's lifelong event, Ji Wan immediately straightened her face, "My husband, this matter needs to be considered carefully. Although I am a woman, I also know that the relationship between the emperor's grandson and His Royal Highness Prince Rui is probably..."
"If Sui Sui really chooses Jiang Xun, even if our Shen family wants to stay out of it, I'm afraid others will regard us as the emperor's grandson."
"Besides, this matter depends on Sui Sui's intention."
Shen Zhengsheng had the same consideration in his mind. In his eyes, Jiang Xun was not a perfect match for him, but...
"Madam, you may not know, it is such a coincidence that Sui Sui ordered his subordinates to check the news of Anyang Marquis's wife a few days ago."
Ji Wan was shocked when she heard this, "What does your husband mean by this? Could it be that Sui Sui... is interested?"
Speaking of this, Ji Wan couldn't help but feel puzzled.
She had also met Jiang Xun on the day of the flower-viewing banquet. He was indeed a handsome man, a rare talent among men, especially since he was the one who saved Sui Sui and helped to conceal his identity.
Could it be that Suisui has fallen in love with Jiang Xun from then on?
"Husband, how about...I go ask Sui Sui!"
Ji Wan was also an impetuous person, so he walked out immediately.
Seeing this, Shen Zhengsheng hurriedly pulled Ji Wan back and said in a gentle voice:
"Madam, don't worry. We just broke off the engagement with the Lu family. Although Sui Sui said that she no longer has any feelings for Lu Yunzheng because of the dream, she is still hurt."
"Didn't Suisui ask someone to find out about the wife of the Marquis of Anyang? Let's see what Suisui is going to do. If Suisui is really interested..."
At this point, Shen Zhengsheng showed a hint of hesitation, but soon became firm again, "If Suisui is really interested, we can't let the child suffer, so let's just help Suisui."
Ji Wan's heart softened when she heard this, and she nodded in agreement.
"My husband is still very thoughtful. I will listen to him. We will put Sui Sui's thoughts first in everything."
Shen Jiasui had no idea that his parents had caused a huge misunderstanding. He just wanted to go to the Jokhang Temple on the fifteenth day to check, perhaps he could find some clues about the witchcraft case and nip this disaster in the bud.
......
Two days passed like this, and Shen Jiasui suddenly received an unexpected letter, which was sent by Aunt Zhou from the Lu Mansion.
The last cooperation was very pleasant, and Shen Jiasui still remembered Aunt Zhou's kindness. Knowing that she had sent another letter this time, he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Baiji, the messenger hasn't left yet, right?"
Bai Ji hurriedly replied, "Miss, he's still here. It's a servant waiting outside the side door. He was told by the other end that he can only leave after receiving a reply."
Shen Jiasui immediately understood what was going on.
It seems that not only she, but Aunt Zhou also thinks that they can form a long-term alliance, so she even arranged the way to deliver the letter.
Shen Jiasui immediately took the letter and opened it, and saw extremely beautiful handwriting.
It turned out that the last time Mrs. Lu returned home from Lu Yunzheng's villa, she was particularly depressed and listless.
Not only did she not find fault with Aunt Zhou for several days, she also hid in the main courtyard and did not go out. It was obvious that she was really hurt by Lu Yunzheng.
Perhaps it was because of the repeated counseling and consolation from those around her, and because the fifteenth day of the lunar month was almost here, Mrs. Lu decided to go to the Jokhang Temple to burn incense and relax at the same time.
Aunt Zhou mentioned in the letter that Lu Yunzheng was very likely to go to the Jokhang Temple to look for Madam Lu on that day.
Because he left the house in a hurry and did not take any money with him. Now he has rented a courtyard and has a daughter, Gu Xizhi. How can he afford food, clothing, and rouge?
Aunt Zhou herself had lived a hard life, and it was not until she met General Lu that she began to live a life without worries about food and clothing, so she quickly considered this aspect.
After Shen Jiasui put the letter down, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: What a coincidence, she happened to be going to the Jokhang Temple on the fifteenth day.
It seems that she is bound to meet Lu Yunzheng?
Thinking of this, a gleam of light flashed quietly in Shen Jiasui's eyes.
Bai Ji went out with Shen Jiansui's reply. She couldn't understand why her young lady valued Aunt Zhou from the Lu Mansion so much.
As for the interactions between the young lady and Aunt Zhou, they have only met a few times when they went to the Lu Mansion before, right?
Baiji couldn't figure it out, so he decided not to dwell on it. He thought it would be right to listen to the young lady anyway!
......
Soon, it was October 15th.
The weather is clear and the air is fresh, so it's a good time to travel.
Shen Jiasui came to the main courtyard early in the morning to pay his respects to Ji Wan, and mentioned his plan to go to the Jokhang Temple today.
Ji Wan's eyes flashed when she heard this. She looked Shen Jiasui up and down, then said with a smile:
"If you're going out to play, you should dress up nicely. How can you just tie your hair up like this?"
"Don't you still have three sets of autumn clothes that you just made last time but haven't worn yet? Mommy will pick one for you and tie your hair into a bun. It will definitely look good!"
Shen Jiasui tilted his head slightly in confusion when he heard this. Why would he wear gorgeous clothes to go to the temple?
Ji Wan did not allow Shen Jiasui to refuse. She pulled her into the inner room and ordered Bai Ji to bring the three sets of autumn clothes.
Seeing his mother busying around, Shen Jiasui thought about it and finally swallowed his words of refusal.
I still remember that when I went to visit my mother in prison in my previous life, she had become much more haggard. She smiled when she saw her, and her eyelashes were filled with tears.
"Sui Sui, can mother comb your hair again?"
At that time, because she had already been married, she had her hair combed like a woman. Upon hearing this, she let her hair down with tears in her eyes.
In prison, people were not allowed to keep anything private, so where could they find a comb? Ji Wan rubbed her hands on her collar again and again, until her palms and backs turned red. Then she smiled and said:
"Come, my hands are not dirty anymore, I will comb Sui Sui's hair."
Shen Jiasui still remembers the feeling of her mother's fingers running through her hair...
Ji Wan couldn't help feeling guilty when she saw Shen Jiasui obediently letting her do what she wanted.
In the past few days, she sent people to inquire about the Anyang Marquis' Mansion and learned that the family seemed to be not quite right, which made her feel a little unhappy.
Fortunately, Jiang Xun is a promising man. When he gets married in the future, it won’t be difficult for him to move out and live on his own.
At that time, she and her husband would buy a big house for the couple, near General Dingguo's Mansion, so that it would be convenient for them to go home every year.
Ji Wan had already thought so far ahead, and she also remembered that Shen Jiasui was going to meet her future mother-in-law today. Even if that mother-in-law was unreliable, Suisui could not lose, and she must dress up beautifully.
The mother and daughter, you think about yours and I think about mine, one works hard and the other cooperates, and we really managed to get it done.
Shen Jiasui looked at himself in the mirror: "......"
"Mom, is it too...?"
"No, no, go ahead and have some fun."
Ji Wan smiled brightly and urged Shen Jiasui to go out.
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