Chapter 20: Letter of Apology
After Shen Jiasui returned to General Dingguo's Mansion, he first told his parents everything about the turmoil in the Imperial College. After reassuring his parents, he returned to Chunhua Courtyard.
"Baiji, grind the ink." Shen Jiasui ordered as soon as he entered the room.
Although Baiji didn't understand the intention, he still did as he was told. When Shen Jiasui sat down at the desk and started writing, Baiji was shocked.
"Miss, are you writing this to...Mrs. Zhou from the Lu family?"
"Um."
Shen Jiasui nodded.
Baiji stammered for a while, but couldn't help but persuade:
"Miss, it was an unintentional mistake by the young master. I think it is enough for me to personally apologize to Mr. Lu in the Imperial College."
Shen Jiasui did not answer. He waited until the ink on the letter had dried, then he put the envelope in his own hand and handed it to Baiji.
"Good Baiji, please deliver it for me."
Baiji's eyes widened instantly when he heard this, "Do you want me to go there myself?"
Baiji was not unwilling to make this trip. She was eager to share the young lady's worries, but as the young lady's maid, she also represented the young lady's face.
Not to mention that the Chen and Lu families had just fallen out over the marriage, just based on the young lady's status as a legitimate daughter of a general, there was really no need for her to write a letter to apologize to a concubine.
But Shen Jiasui obviously had his own intentions.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade his young lady, Baiji had no choice but to take the letter obediently, but her little mouth was pouting...
Shen Jiasui couldn't help but find it funny when he saw this. He raised his hand to pull Baiji and whispered something in his ear.
Baiji's eyes became brighter as he listened, and when he turned around to leave, his steps seemed to fly.
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General Zhaoyong’s Mansion.
Upon learning that Baiji had come to visit, Mrs. Lu thought that the good words she had said to Shen Jiasui yesterday had worked, and she was immediately overjoyed.
Look, Shen Jiasui couldn't hold it in anymore and changed his mind!
"Quick, call the people in."
Upon hearing this, the maidservant beside her was about to go out to greet the guests, but Mrs. Lu quickly waved her hand and changed her mind.
"No hurry, go slowly and leave her alone. We need to let Shen Jiasui know that she is the one who is begging for this marriage."
The maid responded, slowed down her pace, and walked out slowly.
Mrs. Lu was usually served by Mother Zhao, who smiled and said happily:
"Madam, what did I say? No matter which family the girl is from, as long as she sees our young master, she will be attracted to him."
"Besides, Miss Shen and Mr. Young Master have already been engaged, and they have already set foot in our Lu Mansion. How can we be willing to cancel the engagement suddenly?"
Mrs. Lu agreed with this and nodded repeatedly. The gloomy look that had been hanging over her face since yesterday finally disappeared.
Now, as long as we can capture that guy named Gu and persuade Zheng'er to come back, everything will be perfect.
"Mother Zhao, have you found the person?"
Lu Yunzheng is on duty at the Wucheng Military Division. This is the assignment that General Lu arranged for him, and he has to be on duty today.
Mrs. Lu planned to hide Gu Xizhi while Lu Yunzheng was on duty in order to force Lu Yunzheng to submit.
Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao hurriedly replied, "The young master took Miss Gu to the other courtyard in the west of Beijing yesterday, but they left after dinner."
"News came back early this morning that the young master pawned his jade pendant last night, so he must have rented a new courtyard. If we follow the clues, we will probably get some results this afternoon."
When Mrs. Lu heard that Lu Yunzheng had even pawned a jade pendant for Gu Xizhi, she felt really disappointed in him.
"Tell them to hurry up. This matter must be resolved today. Mother Zhao, you didn't see Zhou Fu's smug look yesterday. She wished that this marriage would never take place!"
Before Mrs. Lu could say more, someone came in to report that Baiji had arrived.
Madam Lu immediately stopped talking, straightened her back, and said calmly, "Let someone in."
When Baiji stepped into the main courtyard, he saw Mrs. Lu, who was in a high position.
Mrs. Lu had a faint smile on her face, which was completely different from the eagerness she had when she came to apologize yesterday.
Bai Jifang bowed, and Madam Lu couldn't wait to speak:
"Sui girl finally figured it out? I said yesterday that she and Zheng'er are a perfect match made in heaven."
"When you go back, just tell Sui that I am very happy. I will bring Zheng'er home tomorrow at the latest, and we can discuss the marriage together."
"I know Sui Yatou is a strong-willed girl. It's not easy for you to come here today. If Sui Yatou marries me in the future, I, as her mother-in-law, will definitely love and pity her."
Bletilla: “…”
A match made in heaven?
Don't come near our lady!
Mrs. Lu thought she had said enough polite words. The person standing opposite her was just a maid, so she was giving the Shen family a lot of face.
But Baiji remained indifferent, which made her angry.
What's the matter? He can't let go of Zheng'er and sent his maid to his house eagerly, but he still wants to take Qiao's place?
"you--"
Madam Lu opened her mouth again, but Bai Ji spoke first:
"Madam, I am here today on the orders of the young lady to see Aunt Zhou from your mansion."
Mrs. Lu was full of impatience, "Why are you seeing me?"
At this point, Mrs. Lu suddenly widened her eyes, stunned and incredulous for a moment, and the expression on her face instantly became wonderful.
"You said Shen Jiasui asked you to come and see that concubine?"
When Mother Zhao saw that Mrs. Lu's voice rose in shock and even the way she addressed her changed, she quickly coughed lightly.
Mrs. Lu suddenly came back to her senses, but her face had turned pale.
Baiji pretended not to hear anything, and his face remained respectful. He only briefly mentioned what happened in the Imperial College, and then continued:
"The young lady felt bad, so she sent me to tell Madam Zhou, could you please ask Madam to send a maid to lead the way?"
Mrs. Lu clenched her hands tightly on the armchair, her upper body leaning forward, her knuckles turning white.
If she wasn't still reluctant to give up her marriage to the Shen family, she would have wanted to beat Baiji out with a stick!
There is a mistress in the family. No matter what happens to the concubines' sons and daughters, they should report it to the mistress. But Shen Jiasui insists on seeing the concubine. Isn't this a slap in her face?
There have always been rumors in the capital about General Zhaoyong's mansion favoring concubines and neglecting wives. However, because the eldest son Lu Yunzheng has a good job and a good marriage, the rumor is not very tenable.
Now that Lu Yunzheng was kicked out of the house because of Gu Xizhi, and his marriage with the Shen family was ruined, it seemed that the rumors were about to be confirmed.
What Shen Jiasui did today was simply an embarrassment to Mrs. Lu in person.
Mother Zhao stood aside and saw that Madam Lu was breathing rapidly and her face was flushed. She looked like she would lose her composure at any moment. She quickly waved to the maid beside her.
"Take the person over quickly."
Baiji was also tactful and immediately followed the maid out. As soon as he left the yard, he heard the sound of teacups breaking in the house.
Mother Zhao, who was standing by, was also startled and hurriedly tried to comfort her, but she saw Mrs. Lu suddenly raise her head with a ferocious look on her face and red eyes.
"Quick, find that Gu guy for me! Zheng'er must marry Shen Jiasui! Must!"
Only in this way can Zhou Fu never surpass her.
And Shen Jiasui......
When she becomes her daughter-in-law, she will naturally have thousands of ways to teach Shen Jiasui how to respect her mother-in-law and serve her elders!
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