Chapter 1194 Deep Brotherhood
The tense atmosphere in the lobby was instantly replaced by joy.
Shen Tu Tai was relieved of the last heavy burden and was naturally overjoyed. Shi Yu Tao was also delighted to have "surpassed" his sister for the first time. In addition, there was Pei Xing Yuan. Although he was not a military general, his presence alone was often more lively than ten military generals. Soon, the atmosphere in the hall became boiling.
After Jiang Yan and Liang Youying sat down, a maid immediately brought fruit platters and dishes, but wine had not yet been served.
However, it didn't matter if there was no alcohol at this time. Sometimes, a pleasant atmosphere was more intoxicating than alcohol. After seeing the two of them sit down, Shen Tu Tai sat down as well. He cheerfully told Shi Yutao, who was a little puzzled, about their past. Only then did Shi Yutao realize that half of the people sitting here were Yuwen Ye's confidants and the other half were all surrendered generals, which made him feel more at ease.
Shen Tu Tai then looked at Jiang and Liang, and with the four of them still two tables apart, he raised his voice and said, "I heard that Fourth Brother has secretly found a lover in Chang'an."
Jiang Yan blushed slightly and simply waved his hand, saying, "Seventh Brother, don't laugh at me."
Shen Tu Tai laughed and said, "Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. This is a serious matter. Why are we laughing at you? When we get back to Chang'an, once your marriage is successful, we will ask you for a drink."
Jiang Yan just smiled and didn't say anything.
Seeing his worried expression, Shang Ruyi understood. After all, they were present when he and Liang Youying broke into the prison and saw it clearly: Pei Xingyuan went with Liang Youying, but Su Qinglan refused to go with him.
Of course, this is not to say that Su Qinglan is bad. She has her own career and her own official position. She cannot and should not give up everything for a man.
This also reveals what Su Qinglan values more and less.
Now that Jiang Xing has returned, Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi will definitely try to clear his name. However, if he can't gain Su Qinglan's forgiveness, that's another matter, since this relationship started when Jiang Xing hid everything from her.
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Young Master Jiang, rest assured, although Physician Su is very insistent on some things, he is not a stubborn person. As long as you are sincere, I believe that you can move mountains."
Jiang Yan looked up at her with a complicated expression, and finally said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
While they were talking, Pei Xingyuan on the other side was getting restless.
He had been restless ever since Liang Youying sat down, leaning forward and backward, trying to catch a glimpse of her. But with a table between them, he couldn't see her expression clearly. After a moment's thought, he leaned back and whispered, "Jiang Yan."
Upon hearing his voice, Jiang Yan immediately turned around: "What is it?"
Pei Xingyuan pointed at him, then at himself: "Let's switch places—huh?"
Before he could finish speaking, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed his collar, pulling him back. Caught off guard, Pei Xingyuan was nearly slammed onto the table. Looking up, he saw Shen Wuzheng, expressionless, withdrawing his hand and calmly dusting off his sleeves.
Pei Xingyuan asked, "Why did you pull me?"
Shen Wuzheng glanced at him: "What do you want to do?"
"I'll switch places with Jiang Yan."
"no."
Why not?
"You're the one who dragged me here, saying we were brothers and we had to sit together no matter what; what, are you going to abandon me now because of a pretty face?"
"..."
"You're staying right here tonight, and you're not allowed to go anywhere!"
"Well--"
Pei Xingyuan was dumbfounded. He was indeed angry that Shen Wuzheng was sitting next to Shen Tu Tai, bypassing his own order, so he forced him to sit with him. He didn't expect that he would shoot himself in the foot. Now he wanted to move over to sit with Liang Youying, but Shen Wuzheng wouldn't let him go.
Pei Xingyuan inwardly groaned, but could only force a smile and look at him: "Wu Zheng, Young Master Shen... Fu Ming."
Shen Wuzheng didn't even lift his eyelids. He picked up a fruit, took a bite, and then chewed it slowly.
Pei Xingyuan looked at him shamelessly: "Look at me, I'm already this old, and I'm still all alone. Don't you feel sorry for me?"
Shen Wuzheng glanced at him.
"It's alright."
"ah?"
"I'll stay with you."
"……well!"
Pei Xingyuan sighed deeply, then slumped weakly onto the table like a puppy whose food had been taken away, having lost all his strength and ability.
On the other side, Liang Youying, who was separated by a table, had also been watching Pei Xingyuan. Although she had been hesitant before coming here, once she sat down, she felt as if she had unloaded a heavy burden that had been weighing on her heart, and she felt much more relaxed. Listening to Pei Xingyuan and Shen Wuzheng's chattering, she couldn't help but laugh.
She tilted her head, looking at the listless Pei Xingyuan, her bright eyes crinkling with laughter.
At this moment, Jiang Yan, who was sitting next to her, said softly, "What, do you want me to switch Young Master Pei with you?"
Liang Youying looked up at him. Although she was a very straightforward woman who didn't hide her feelings, her face was slightly flushed at this moment. She smiled and shook her head, saying, "No need."
"oh?"
"There is ample time."
Jiang Yan also laughed.
Sitting above, Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi watched the heated argument between the group and couldn't help but chuckle to themselves, especially Shang Ruyi. Compared to Yuwen Ye, who was focused on military achievements and the war, she thought about many other things, such as the future of the people around her. In her opinion, even Yuwen Ye only became more mature and stable after getting married.
Perhaps after returning to Chang'an this time, she should find a way to arrange the marriages of several meritorious officials.
Just as she was thinking this, she felt the person next to her become even more agitated. Turning her head, she saw Yuwen Ye staring intently outside, as if waiting for something.
But that expression seemed to suggest that it wasn't just about waiting for someone who hadn't arrived yet.
Now, it was completely dark outside, and it was time to start the banquet, but none of Yuwen Cheng and his men had arrived.
Shang Ruyi said softly, "I'll have someone go and urge them again."
Yuwen Ye shook his head, his gaze still fixed outside: "No need. What's meant to come will come."
As they were talking, they heard footsteps coming from outside. Although the hall was filled with laughter and lively chatter, everyone seemed to be waiting for something. Even though the footsteps were still far away, everyone quieted down and turned to look outside.
A few moments later, several people emerged from the darkness of the night. The figure at the very front made Shang Ruyi frown upon seeing him.
That was Zhaowu Colonel Shang Shoufei.
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