Chapter 39 Marrying the Wrong Man
◎My younger brother’s wife likes my older brother! ◎
Shen Xuezhou was so excited by these words, as if he had met a soulmate, that he repeatedly saluted Yan Yue and Qi Zhaoyang: "Thank you for your advice! I suddenly understand, and now I feel as light as a swallow!"
Yan Yue looked at Zhou Lin in surprise: "Is he about to enter the reincarnation cycle?"
Zhou Lin nodded: "Yes! When Zheng Qian broke his obsession, he also felt relieved and as light as smoke."
Shen Xuemin shouted with red eyes: "Xuezhou, he, he is leaving? He, is leaving now?"
Qi Zhaoyang quickly comforted him, "This is good news, Master Shen! Master Shen's soul has been wandering in the mortal world, unable to be reborn. Now that he has finally broken his attachment, he can start a new life. You should be happy for him!"
Shen Xuemin wiped his tears and said, "Happy, I'm happy for him..."
Yan Yue relayed, "Second Master Shen said that he would have to trouble you to help him look after Han Jing and the two children in the future. He has let down too many people in his life, but at this moment, he has no one else to turn to except you."
Shen Xuemin agreed repeatedly: "Of course! I am his elder brother, even if he doesn't say it, I will..."
"etc!"
Han Jing interrupted Shen Xuemin and said, "There are some things that I couldn't say when Xuezhou was alive. I thought I would never have the chance to say them in my life. Now that he is going to start a new life, I want to take this opportunity to ask for a new life for myself."
She took a deep breath, her face showing a calmness that seemed to indicate she had made a desperate decision.
"When I was just 15 years old, everyone praised the second master of the Shen family for his intelligence and wisdom, and my family finally arranged for me to marry him. I was still young at that time, and I married him at the behest of my parents. I became a mother in my teens. By the time I realized that he was not the kind of person I liked, it was too late."
Han Jing looked at Yan Yue steadily and said, "I believe he is the same."
Shen Xuezhou didn't say anything, and Yan Yue couldn't express his opinion on his behalf.
Han Jing continued, "We have some tacit understanding. Instead of getting tired of each other, we should live in separate houses and maintain a superficial respect for each other. He died early, and I don't plan to be a widow for his whole life. I believe he can understand."
Shen Xuezhou pondered for a moment, and suddenly asked: "The person she wants to marry again is my eldest brother?"
Yan Yue was slightly surprised and asked for him.
"Ah?" Shen Xuemin was completely confused. He looked at Yan Yue in astonishment, then at Han Jing.
Han Jing smiled faintly, and said with a hint of meaning: "This is the first time that Second Master's intelligence has been used on me."
She admitted openly, "That's right. Originally, the Han family and the Shen family were going to get married, and the one I wanted to marry was the eldest master. When I was young, I saw the second master make a mistake, and the eldest master took the blame and was punished for him. I felt that the eldest master was responsible, so I had a good impression of him."
"I have lived a down-to-earth life during the years I have been married to the Second Master, and I have never had any dirty thoughts. Now that the Second Master is gone, and the eldest sister-in-law is gone too, the huge Shen family has dwindled and is deserted."
"This is what I think. If you are willing, I will continue to be the daughter-in-law of the Shen family with my two children. If you are not willing, I will remain faithful to you for two years and then find another suitable person on my own."
Shen Xuemin was obviously still somewhat resistant: “Sister-in-law, you…”
Han Jing said, "Master, although my Han family is not as well-off as the Shen family, it is also a prominent family in the local area. I have been separated from the Second Master for many years, and I have long wanted to divorce. You can't ask me to remain faithful to the Second Master for my whole life, right? Whether I marry or marry someone else, I still want someone who understands me."
This was said politely and Shen Xuemin couldn't refute it.
"I agree."
Shen Xuezhou sighed and said to Yan Yue, "The two children are the blood of the Shen family, but they were also raised by Han Jing. I haven't done much for them as a father. But the eldest brother is old-fashioned. I'm afraid he won't be able to accept the idea of marrying my younger brother's wife. I'd like to trouble you two to help me persuade him."
Yan Yue relayed Shen Xuezhou’s words, and Shen Xuemin was indeed silent.
Qi Zhaoyang advised, "Master Shen, after the second master passed away, you have done your best for the two children. Last time, you told me that your eldest nephew's studies are very good and he is often praised by the teacher. Instead of letting Madam Han find another wife and you worrying all the time, it is better to keep the children by your side and raise them yourself."
Yan Yue continued to relay Shen Xuezhou's words: "Second Master said that he was sorry for Han Jing and the two children. It is unknown what kind of stepfather the two children will meet in the future. Master, you have a pure nature, and he will feel at ease when the children grow up under your care."
Zhou Lin chimed in, so Yan Yue used his words: "Mr. Shen is not yet 40 years old, and he also has two children at home. Doesn't he plan to remarry? The Shen family is large and has a lot of chores inside and outside. After all, there must be a mistress to manage the household and help Mr. Shen share the burden!"
Everyone tried to persuade him, but Shen Xuemin remained silent like a wooden stick, and Han Jing felt a little embarrassed.
"It seems that you don't fancy me. It doesn't matter. I was abrupt today. I thought I would feel relieved if I could speak out my thoughts while you are here. You don't have to take it seriously. Just think that I was drunk and talking nonsense at night!"
"Sister-in-law, I'm not... not that I don't like you."
Shen Xuemin looked reserved, and did not dare to look up at Han Jing. He hesitated for a long time before saying, "To be honest, after your sister-in-law passed away, I had to take care of the business, the household, the children, and your courtyard by myself. I was already a little overwhelmed... Look, I have all these white hairs!"
"I just... ugh!"
Shen Xuemin sighed, "I just feel that your sister-in-law and Xuezhou have just passed away for more than a year, and I feel a little sorry for them."
Yan Yue retorted, "What do you mean by worthy or sorry? Do you think you can be worthy of you if your brother cannot go through reincarnation and just stay in the human world, watching over you and guarding you? He has to go through reincarnation and embrace a new life, and so do you!"
Shen Xuemin had no rebuttal.
Han Jing said, "I am a straightforward person, I say what I think. Brother, don't worry. If it doesn't work out, I won't break off contact with the Shen family. I will take good care of the two children, and you can come to see them anytime."
Shen Xuemin said helplessly: "In this year, I didn't even dare to come to your house more often. Every time I came to see you and the children, I left in a hurry. I sent servants to deliver things. Do you know why? I was afraid that someone would gossip and say something unpleasant. I can be alone for the rest of my life, but I don't want to delay you."
Han Jing said frankly: "It is precisely because I know what my brother is thinking that I feel that he is reliable and worthy of trust."
Shen Xuemin was stunned for a moment, and finally relaxed: "Then let's do this. Originally, you also wanted to stay faithful to Xuezhou for two years. Think about it carefully. If you still want to marry me after two years, we will get married. What do you think?"
Han Jing was somewhat delighted: "Okay."
Yan Yue said quickly: "Why don't we just let Madam Han take care of the affairs of the Shen family's inner house? This will allow Madam Han to adapt in advance, and it will also reduce some of the burden on Master Shen."
Shen Xuemin hesitated and asked, “Is this appropriate?”
Han Jing was as cheerful as ever: "I am willing to share some of the chores with you, Master."
Shen Xuemin, a man in his thirties, was moved and looked a little naive: "Then, thank you for your help..."
All due respect was given, and Shen Xuezhou looked much happier: "Although I chose the wrong career and she married the wrong man, and both of them wasted half of their lives, it can be considered a happy ending, right?"
Zhou Lin smiled and joked: "You are the only one missing from becoming a high-ranking official! Anyway, you should drink less Meng Po soup, and at least remember us! If you become an official in your next life, we can follow you to rise to heaven!"
Shen Xuezhou rolled his eyes at him and said, "You are the only one who is so mean! Miss Yue is not an ordinary person. I feel that, let alone the next life, even in the next life, or in eternal reincarnation, it will not be my turn to take care of Miss Yue."
Upon hearing this, Qi Zhaoyang looked at Yan Yue.
Uncle Shen was talking to Han Jing about the handover of the account books tomorrow and so on. She was listening with great interest and would interrupt from time to time to ask a question. When she smiled, she no longer had that aloof and cold look. The dignity and compassion that made people dare not look directly at her also disappeared completely.
But the feeling of that day was so clear in his heart that he could hardly ignore it.
Yueyue, who are you?
On the other side, Shen Xuezhou had already put his arm around Zhou Lin's shoulders and walked to the door, lowering his voice and saying, "So you better wake up soon! Don't waste time here, it's useless."
Zhou Lin's smile faded for a moment, then blossomed again like a peach blossom, and he said in a brisk tone: "Brother Shen, you worry too much. I have never expected any results, but I just want to stay a few more days according to my heart."
Shen Xuezhou stretched briskly: "As long as you know what you are doing. Now I know it, it only took me a moment to figure it out!"
"I used to look down on everyone, but now I realize that my eldest brother just wants to take care of the Shen family; Han Jing is too lazy to see me, so she goes to tend to the flowers and plants; Nan Qing wants to repay her gratitude, so she works diligently according to my instructions. Everyone knows what they want to do, but I am the only one who claims to understand, but in fact I am the most confused."
He patted Zhou Lin on the shoulder, and then greeted Qi Zhaoyang and Yan Yue, saying, "Everyone, see you again if we are lucky enough!"
Yan Yue stuffed a piece of dried fruit into her mouth, raised her hand twice to signal, but did not stand up to see him off. Only Qi Zhaoyang and Zhou Lin lifted the curtain and followed him out, bowing and bidding him farewell in a polite manner.
"Look at you guys, you're so pedantic! Miss Yue is more chic and more my style!"
Shen Xuezhou did not return the greeting, but walked away in a swagger, leaving only a carefree back view for the two of them.
Zhou Lin laughed and scolded: "He is indeed a second-generation rich man!"
After staying in Rongshan City for three days, Yan Yue went to the shop where Nan Qing had worked before leaving. The shop added two waiters, a waiter, and a dishwasher, but there was not much change.
Qi Zhaoyang asked: "Why do you want Madam Han to help manage the Shen family's inner courtyard directly?"
Yan Yue asked back, "Without more contact, how can she know that Master Shen is the kind of husband she wants? What if Master Shen smacks his lips while eating, snores and drools, criticizes servants, and is stingy? Wouldn't she have married the wrong man again?"
Qi Zhaoyang smiled helplessly and said, "What would you do if you married someone like this?"
"How can I possibly marry?"
Yan Yue blurted out without thinking, and then was stunned: Why did I say that? Why can't I get married?
There were many customers at first, so the shopkeeper hadn't noticed her. But when only Qi Zhaoyang and her table were left, Xuan Yi was very eye-catching.
"Hey, aren't you the one who took Nan Qing away?"
The shopkeeper's words interrupted Yan Yue's thoughts. She raised her neck high and said proudly, "Yes, it's me!"
The shopkeeper questioned, "How dare you come?"
Yan Yue raised her eyebrows: "Why shouldn't I come? Didn't you say that you wanted to make it impossible for me to gain a foothold in Rongshan City? I couldn't wait for you, so I had to come to you myself!"
The shopkeeper was furious: "How dare you say that? Where is your Half Moon Teahouse? I searched all over Rongshan but couldn't find it!"
Yan Yue was somewhat proud and pretended to be profound, "If you really can't find it, go ask your Master Shen! He will know where to look... Hey, what are you doing!"
Before she finished her words, the shopkeeper picked up a broom and called out to the waiter and the kitchen staff, "Everyone, come out!"
"Kick this girl who has been causing trouble time and time again out!!!"
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