Chapter 72: Thousands of Flowing Lights
When Shen Jiasui heard the voice, he was stunned for a moment. He immediately looked up and saw Jiang Xun walking out of the darkness step by step.
The light shone on his shoulders and illuminated the profile of his face. His posture was upright. He had taken off his outer robe and was now only wearing a long robe.
His eyes were as cold as stars and he never smiled. At this moment, whether it was because of anger or the light, Shen Jiasui felt that his face became even colder and more stern.
She opened her mouth and suddenly felt a little annoyed.
Just now she was so focused on dealing with Lu Yunzheng that she was careless and didn't even notice what was happening behind her.
It was because Lady Anyang had just woken up, and she had never expected Jiang Xun to follow her out.
I don't know how long Jiang Xun has been here, and how much of the conversation between her and Lu Yunzheng he has heard...
Hearing the voice, Lu Yunzheng turned around and noticed that Jiang Xun was not wearing an outer robe. He then glanced at the black clothes wrapped around Shen Jiasui. His brows suddenly became gloomy and he was furious.
Just now I thought Shen Jiasui was acting again, but I didn't expect that she and Jiang Xun were really hooking up together!
Shen Jiasui had been his wife. Even if he didn't want her in this life, she couldn't marry someone else, and no one else could marry her!
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng turned to face Jiang Xun and sneered at this moment:
"Everyone says that Lord Jiang is upright and honest, but now it seems that he is just like that."
"Master Jiang, this is my fiancée. Even if I temporarily break off the engagement with her, it doesn't make sense for Master Jiang to interfere."
"And this outer robe, Lord Jiang is a man of upright manners, so you should know that this is against etiquette, right?"
Shen Jiasui was furious. What on earth was wrong with Lu Yunzheng?
She immediately took a step forward and was about to go up and punch Lu Yunzheng, but Jiang Xun suddenly walked forward at this moment.
She paused and saw Jiang Xun walked straight past Lu Yunzheng and came in front of her.
Shen Jiasui raised his head and met Jiang Xun's always calm eyes. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
At this time, Jiang Xun lowered his head slightly and suddenly said in a gentle voice: "Miss Shen, I'm sorry for being rude."
Shen Jiasui couldn't help showing confusion when she heard that, but the next moment, she saw Jiang Xun taking out a veil from behind him and gently put it on her head.
The light yellow gauze fell away in an instant, spreading out like water waves in the dim light, covering Shen Jiasui's face and her upper body.
Shen Jiasui recognized it instantly. This was the veil hat she had thrown on the shore before jumping into the water to save people. It turned out that it was picked up by Lord Jiang.
“It’s windy outside, please get in the carriage, Miss Shen.”
Jiang Xun said softly, then took a step back.
Shen Jiasui tilted her head up, her vision blurred by the veil, and she could no longer see Jiang Xun's expression at the moment.
But the hazy light outlined his silhouette, and because the gauze was light yellow, it seemed as if a warm golden light was flowing around Jiang Xun.
This gave Shen Jiasui a vague illusion, as if he saw a hint of gentleness in the usually cold Jiang Xun.
She nodded slightly, but glanced at Lu Yunzheng not far away worriedly, fearing that he would say something bad again.
Jiang Xun was very tall. From Lu Yunzheng's perspective, Jiang Xun almost completely blocked Shen Jiasui's view. His raised hand made it seem like the two of them were very intimate.
Seeing this, Lu Yunzheng's expression became even colder and harder. Just as he was about to step forward, Jiang Xun had already turned around and was still blocking Shen Jiasui tightly behind him.
His eyes were cold, staring directly at the angry Lu Yunzheng, and he said calmly:
"Some time ago, rumors spread throughout the capital that Deputy Commander Lu had rashly cancelled his engagement. I already know the whole story."
"According to our Great Sheng laws, from the day of breaking off an engagement, marriage and remarriage are irrelevant. There is no such thing as temporarily breaking off an engagement, nor is there any reason to linger after breaking off an engagement."
"Moreover, the deputy commander was indecisive at first and treacherous at the end. His behavior is dishonest and his character is lacking. I wonder if he is worthy of the job of patrolling the city and protecting the people."
"Furthermore, General Zhaoyong failed to educate his son properly and allowed his son to break the agreement. I will send the letter of accusation to the Censorate tomorrow. I believe that after being impeached, General Zhaoyong will know how to discipline him strictly and make the deputy commander change his ways."
If it wasn't in the court or in the Dali Temple, Jiang Xun would rarely make such a long speech.
Seeing Jiang Xun's threats, Lu Yunzheng's face changed drastically, and he said coldly: "Master Jiang, are you trying to take revenge on your own and bend the law for personal gain?"
Jiang Xun chuckled upon hearing this and said, "I have no grudges against the deputy commander, so how can there be any talk of personal revenge?"
"As for the abuse of power for personal gain, Deputy Commander, which of what I just said is untrue?"
Seeing Jiang Xun was so resistant to giving in, Lu Yunzheng was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
If his father was really impeached because of him, it would be even more difficult for him to return home, and Xizhi would also suffer injustice as well.
He didn't believe that Jiang Xun would truly like Shen Jiasui.
The two of them have completely different personalities, just like ice and charcoal, there is no possibility for them to get along.
Jiang Xun was probably attracted by the power of General Dingguo's Mansion and wanted to stage a cliché drama of a hero saving a beautiful girl.
"Master Jiang, Shen Jiasui only knows how to wield a sword and a gun. Not only is she crude and reckless, but she also doesn't understand romance. She is not like other women who can add fragrance to your sleeves."
"No one can stand her temper except me."
"And we have been engaged for many years. Although we can't be called childhood sweethearts, we have been friends for many years. Even so, you still want her—"
"roll."
Before Lu Yunzheng finished speaking, Jiang Xun spoke coldly.
His expression obviously didn't change much, but his anger was clearly visible.
Lu Yunzheng's eyes widened slightly when he heard this. In his two lifetimes, no one had ever spoken to him like this. This was simply an insult!
There is nothing so crazy about Jiang Xun.
He was able to reach his current position only because he had an imperial teacher protecting him. In two years, he will fall into the quagmire and seek his own death!
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng sneered, but before he could speak again, a familiar voice came from behind him:
"Deputy Commander, what are you doing here?"
Lu Yunzheng turned his head suddenly and saw his immediate superior Lin Zhouzhi with his hands behind his back, looking at him indifferently from a distance.
Lu Yunzheng frowned, and saw Lin Zhouzhi nodded at him, motioning him to come over.
He didn't want to leave just like that, otherwise it would seem like he was showing weakness to Jiang Xun.
But when he thought that he would still be on duty under Lin Zhouzhi for a long time, after hesitating for a moment, his face darkened and he still took a step towards that direction.
But before leaving, he turned his head to look at Jiang Xun and said in a cold voice: "Master Jiang, the world is uncertain and the situation is unpredictable. Don't be too frivolous. Everything... is still uncertain!"
He also wanted to go see Shen Jiasui, but Jiang Xun never moved, and he could only vaguely see a corner of the veil.
Seeing that Shen Jiasui still didn't say anything, Lu Yunzheng snorted coldly, turned around and left.
The surroundings suddenly became quiet.
Shen Jiasui: “…”
It turns out that it feels good to have someone standing in front of you and taking the lead.
It would have been better if Jiang Xun hadn't heard the excuse she just made.
As for the nonsense Lu Yunzheng had just said, she didn't take a single word of it to heart.
"Master Jiang."
"Ms. Shen."
.......
"Thank you—"
"Thank you—"
.......
"Um, Lord Jiang, what I just said about seeing each other..."
"I know that these are all temporary measures."
Shen Jiasui let out a breath when he heard that, and his tense shoulders instantly relaxed.
That’s great. It turns out that talking to smart people is not tiring at all.
Now that everything has been resolved, she has to quickly wake up Baiji and the coachman. If she doesn't go back, her parents will be really worried.
Shen Jiasui was lost in thought when she suddenly heard Jiang Xun call out softly, "Miss Shen."
"Um?"
When I am thinking and hear someone calling me, I always respond quickly.
Jiang Xun paused, his eyes surging, but he was very restrained. After a long time, he only said in a gentle voice:
"Hurry up and get in the car, or you'll catch a cold."
Shen Jiasui nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Lord Jiang. What Lu Yunzheng said just now is right. I am used to wielding swords and guns. I have a thick skin and flesh, and I am in good health!"
Jiang Xun frowned slightly when he heard this, and his thin lips moved, but he didn't say anything.
Seeing Shen Jiasui climbed onto the carriage neatly, he paused for a moment before retracting his outstretched hand. At this moment, he formally bowed and thanked him:
"Thank you Miss Shen for saving my mother from danger. Please accept my respect."
Upon hearing the sound, Shen Jiasui hurriedly turned around to help.
The night wind happened to blow by at this moment, blowing up the gauze, and the tender yellow color was dyed into warm orange by the light in the distance, but it was not even one tenth as bright as Shen Jiasui's smile.
Jiang Xun raised his head slightly and saw Shen Jiasui leaning towards him, reaching out to lightly support his arm. He was so close to him that it seemed as if thousands of lights were pouring down on him.
"Master Jiang, I am the one who should thank you."
She said this with a smile on her face.
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