Chapter 144
What happened after the fourth election
In the evening, Shen Jin told Chu Xiuming about today's banquet. Chu Xiuming nodded. Shen Jin sat cross-legged on the bed, looked at Chu Xiuming and said, "Actually, I think it's normal to want to marry His Majesty. After all, His Majesty has a high status and good looks. Now that only the Queen is chosen, they should know the habits of the Chu family more or less."
Chu Xiuming already understood what Shen Jin meant, and said with a smile, "Yes."
Shen Jin moved his toes and said, "But why not take the right path?"
Shen Jin had actually guessed what the girls who came today were thinking. If they were really that kind of noble, they would not behave like that today. Just like Shen Jin and Shen Qi said, the girl who almost ignored her was particularly attentive in her dressing. Even Zhao Ma's almost harsh eyes could not find any faults in that girl. Her every move showed her outstanding temperament. In fact, the selection this time had already started when they just arrived and stepped into Prince Ning's Mansion.
Those who dressed carelessly or inappropriately were directly remembered by Nanny Zhao, who then secretly told Shen Jin. This time, the main selection was based on the list given by Princess Rui, but others were not excluded, including those who were brought in through connections. Shen Jin also observed them carefully.
If that girl had stood in front of Shen Jin today and said, "I want to marry Your Majesty," Shen Jin might have been more optimistic.
Chu Xiuming's hands were very beautiful. He poked Shen Jin's forehead and said, "Don't think about it. Tomorrow our family will go hunting and stay in the villa for a few days."
Shen Jin grabbed Chu Xiuming's finger and bit it, then laughed and lay down on the bed, "Okay, I'm afraid the little one doesn't want to come back."
Chu Xiuming responded, pressed the bed with one hand, leaned over and kissed Shen Jin on the face. Shen Jin's face was flushed, with a bit of shyness in her eyes. Even after being married for so many years, she would sometimes be stunned when looking at Chu Xiuming, especially after arriving in the capital. Except when Chu Xiuming was exercising, he was always dressed in gorgeous clothes, which made him look like a gentleman as elegant as jade and as graceful as a startled swan.
The villa that Shen Jin's family was going to was the one that Chu Xiuyuan had just rewarded them. There was a hunting ground not far away, and the royal villa was also here. Prince Rui also had a villa here, but Prince Rui was not good at riding and shooting, and he seldom came here every year. Even if he came, he would not bring Shen Jin with him. However, Shen Zi and the others had come here with Prince Rui before.
Even though they had gone out early in the morning, it was already afternoon when they arrived. Xixi had fallen asleep in the carriage, and the family did not go out to play, but went back to their rooms to rest.
This time Chu Xiuming also brought Chu Xiuyao with him. He now has special people to serve him, and with the two children Chu Chenbo and Chu Chenyun to look after, there is no need to worry. The three children Dongdong, Nannan and Xixi also sleep together and are left to the care of An Ning and An Ping.
After a good night's sleep, they felt much more comfortable. Knowing that the children were still asleep, Chu Xiuming took Shen Jin for a walk in the villa. The villa was exquisitely decorated, and because of its location, it had a bit of wildness. There were no precious flowers planted, but many vegetables, and chickens, ducks, rabbits and the like were raised. There were special people to take care of them, so it didn't look dirty.
Little Bit arrived here a day earlier than Shen Jin and the others, and was not in the yard at this time. Because of Chu Xiuming's instructions, no one was restraining Little Bit. Instead, they let it run around in the woods not far away. There were many animals there that would not hurt people. In fact, Little Bit was not afraid even of tigers. However, there were other people coming to the hunting ground. It would be bad if someone was hurt or if others hurt Little Bit. That's why they didn't just put Little Bit in the hunting ground to play.
As if he knew Shen Jin and his friends were coming, Little Bit came back before dark today, carrying a pheasant in his mouth. The pheasant was still alive, with a lot of hair lost, but no wounds. Little Bit brought the pheasant in front of Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin, then squatted on the ground and held it with one paw, wagging his tail. Shen Jin was originally looking at rabbits, and was discussing with Chu Xiuming about bringing the large nest of snow rabbits at home to graze here, when he saw Little Bit. Shen Jin patted Little Bit's big head and said, "Good boy, I'll ask the kitchen to stew beef for you today."
The little one was panting and sticking out his tongue. Seeing that Shen Jin was happy, Chu Xiuming didn't say anything. He patted the little one's head as a compliment.
After the three children woke up, they were brought over. Shen Jin wanted to play with them, but Aunt Zhao came over and said someone was looking for her and had been invited to the living room. Shen Jin was stunned and asked, "Who is it?"
Madam Zhao said respectfully, "It's Miss Yan."
Shen Jin was a little confused and couldn't remember it for a moment, but Chu Xiuming was stunned for a moment, but he guessed it in his heart. Nanny Zhao said, "She is the daughter of the former Censor Yan." The Yan family was also a noble family, but not a top-notch one. However, the family tradition and other things were very good. Unfortunately, their luck was not very good. At that time, the King of Ying led his troops into the capital, which led to the destruction of the Yan family. Only Censor Yan was left who escaped with his wet nurse. Later, when Emperor Cheng ascended the throne, Censor Yan worked hard to study, was promoted through the imperial examination, and finally became a censor.
However, due to Censor Yan's hatred for King Ying, after King Ying's son rebelled, he bluntly asked Emperor Cheng to send troops to quell the rebellion. Emperor Cheng was wary of Chu Xiuming at the time, so he would never do that. In the end, he dismissed Censor Yan, saying that Censor Yan abused his power for personal gain, did not think about the great cause of the country, but acted on his own for the sake of family feud. In fact, it was not only Censor Yan who had been asking Emperor Cheng to quell the rebellion, but Censor Yan had no backing, and the rest of the people could not afford to offend him if he became emperor.
After being dismissed from office, Censor Yan died of depression. In fact, although Censor Yan was a bit old-fashioned, he was an extremely upright person. His family became impoverished because of King Ying's Rebellion. Censor Yan only married one person in his life. Unfortunately, Mrs. Yan died of dystocia when giving birth, leaving behind only a daughter and a son. Censor Yan raised the two children by himself. After Censor Yan's death, because the two children were young and he had no relatives on his side, they went to live with their maternal grandparents.
Why did the daughter of Censor Yan come to see her now?
Shen Jin thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go over right away and entertain you."
"Yes." Nanny Zhao agreed.
Shen Jin looked at Chu Xiuming and asked, "Husband, what do you think Miss Yan is doing here?"
Chu Xiuming frowned slightly and said, "I'm afraid it's because of the post-election thing."
Shen Jin was stunned for a moment and nodded, "Oh."
Chu Xiuming said, "Go ahead."
Shen Jin nodded, touched the three children, and went to change her clothes. Her clothes were covered with dog hair, and it would be too rude to go out and meet people like this.
Even when changing clothes, Shen Jin was still in casual clothes. When he went out, he saw the daughter of Censor Yan sitting on a chair drinking tea. Her posture was very beautiful. When she saw Shen Jin, she stood up and saluted. Shen Jin smiled and nodded. After sitting down, he said, "Miss Yan, please sit down."
After Miss Yan sat down, Shen Jin asked, "I heard from the servants that Miss Yan wanted to see me for something?"
After hearing Shen Jin's words, Miss Yan could no longer cry out loud. She stood up and knelt on the ground and said, "Please Madam Ningguo save me."
Shen Jin looked puzzled and glanced at An Ning. An Ning stepped forward to help Miss Yan up. Miss Yan didn't want to get up at all, but An Ning was so strong and she used her strength. She was no match for An Ning. Miss Yan looked at An Ning in surprise. Shen Jin said, "Miss Yan, if you have any grievances, just go to the government office or the Dali Temple. I can ask the driver to take you there."
Miss Yan shook her head vigorously and said, "It's not like that. It's... Madam Ningguo, please save me and my brother."
Shen Jin frowned and said nothing. She was not the type of person who would stand by and watch someone die without helping. But she didn't say anything and she didn't know anything. She just knelt down, leaving Shen Jin at a loss for words.
Miss Yan said, "Madam Ningguo, I don't want to marry my cousin's brothers. They want to seize the family business that my father left to me and my brother..."
Shen Jin thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "How much property did Censor Yan leave behind?"
Miss Yan was stunned, looked at Shen Jin and said, "It should be... it should be quite a lot, including my mother's dowry."
"Oh." Shen Jin said, "Then what do you want to do?"
"I just don't want to marry my cousin's wife..."
Miss Yan was interrupted by Shen Jin before she finished her words. She asked, "If you don't want to get married, then don't get married. You have a younger brother, and your cousin's wife can't make the decision for you. Can't you just take your brother back to your Yan family? Why are you looking for me?"
"But...but..." Miss Yan said, "My grandmother also asked me to marry him. That man is a drunkard and a gambler."
"Have you checked?" Shen Jin asked.
Miss Yan shook her head and said, "I heard it from the servants."
Shen Jin looked at Miss Yan. In fact, although the material of her clothes and jewelry were not very good, they were not bad either. It can be seen that she was not treated badly in her maternal grandparents' home. I think her grandmother also loved her. Such a person raised them for a long time. Why did she suddenly let her marry such a bad person, the younger brother of her cousin's wife? Shen Jin did not believe it, unless the old lady was confused? Even if she was confused, the old lady should find a child of her own relatives to marry her granddaughter to, which would make it easier to seize the family business. Moreover, the Yan family was ruined by the King of England, and it was defeated. With the official position of Yan Yushi, I am afraid that he could not save much.
Miss Yan gritted her teeth and said, "My Yan family's ancestors were also a wealthy family. I think they..."
"Do you have any evidence?" Shen Jin asked.
Miss Yan's face changed and she shook her head and said, "No."
"So you either heard about it or just wanted to come, so you came to see me like this?" Shen Jin felt that this person was a little strange, and asked, "If you really think they want to harm you and your brother, you can just go to the government office."
"But that's my maternal grandfather's house." Miss Yan looked at Shen Jin with accusatory eyes, "How could I possibly sue them?"
"You tell me this. If I interfere, they will end up in a worse situation." Shen Jin didn't want to waste any more time on this person, and said, "Send him away. This is totally inexplicable."
Miss Yan bit her lower lip and said, "Madam Ningguo, we are both women, why can you be so cruel and actually..."
Before she could finish her words, she was carried out by two servants. Shen Jin didn't care about Miss Yan, but Aunt Zhao did. She whispered a few words to the servants and said, "Send her back properly."
In fact, Madam Zhao didn't say anything else. She just asked someone to quickly find out the situation of the cousin's brother mentioned by Miss Yan. If the situation is the same as what Miss Yan said, then come back and tell Shen Jin and help secretly. If it is inconsistent... then tell everyone in her maternal family about what Miss Yan did today.
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