Old Madam Xie was sitting on the bed. She was old and her eyesight was not good. Even though it was broad daylight, she still had to turn on the bedside lamp and squint her eyes to read the words on the list.
After reading it carefully, she looked at Jiang Shi in surprise: "Do you really want to use everything on this list as a betrothal gift?"
Jiang Shi nodded: "Really."
Madam Xie stared at him for a long moment, then sighed softly, "Forget it. I'm becoming increasingly confused about the thinking of you young people. I'm tired, so you all should go back."
The masters and servants in the room bowed and walked out the door according to their seniority.
Madam Xie suddenly said, "Tan Qi and Prince Jiang stay."
Yu Tanqi had to put down the foot she had just taken and stood obediently by the bed.
Jiang Shi also stood up straight, with an upright posture, and a pair of narrow black eyes like silent black jade.
"Tanqi, come closer and raise your head so that grandma can take a good look at you."
Old Madam Xie held her hands with her old, warm hands. She looked up and saw the sadness and nostalgia in Old Madam Xie's eyes.
Madam Xie looked at the girl's eyes carefully and sighed, "In the blink of an eye, you have grown up so much. You don't look much like your mother, but your temperament is the same as your mother's."
Yu Tanqi pursed her lips, her face was fair and well-behaved. The more she spoke, the more mistakes she made, so it was better not to speak easily.
Old Madam Xie looked at Jiang Shi again.
The young man was dressed in black, his clothes were neat and meticulous, and he wore a piece of white jade tied with a black rope around his waist. He had the dignity and self-restraint of a person born in a high position, but also had a gentle and humble attitude that made people feel comfortable.
Even though Old Lady Xie had heard many bad rumors about Jiang Shi and had imagined him as a mediocre and cowardly nobleman, she had to admit that his appearance and demeanor caught her eye during their first meeting, and his words and actions made her feel impressed and admired.
Madam Xie said, "Prince Jiang, your grandmother must have been a very powerful person."
Jiang Shi bowed his head and said, "Thank you for the compliment, old lady. I also admire my late grandmother."
The boy's gentle and clear voice carried a hint of sadness and nostalgia.
When Yu Tanqi looked at Jiang, his eyelids drooped, hiding the emotions in his eyes, but there was still a hint of deep sadness on his jade-like face, which made people feel pity.
Jiang Shi lost his parents when he was born. He was raised by Old Madam Jiang herself and was the only person in the world who treated him unconditionally well.
It is also because of the careful teaching of Old Lady Jiang that Jiang Shiduo is so intelligent, gentle and polite, and he did not become a cold-blooded and ruthless person because of his bad life experience.
Madam Xie nodded slightly. "I also visited the capital when I was young and met your grandmother. Your grandmother treated your grandfather's children as her own and taught them with great care. However, your uncles were all limited in talent. None of them, like your father, was able to earn a title and bring honor to the family."
After a pause, she shook her head again. "It's a pity that things are unpredictable and God is jealous of talented people. You were also raised by your grandmother, and with your father's great reputation, you must have been under a lot of pressure over the years. Do you have the ability to support the glory your father has earned for the family?"
Old Madam Xie looked at Jiang Shi sharply.
Jiang Shi knew that Madam Xie was forcing him to make a promise to her.
Old Madam Xie is not only the old lady of the Xie family in Chen County, but also Yu Tanqi's biological grandmother.
He pondered for a moment and whispered, "I will definitely uphold the legacy left by my father. I will not let my parents and grandmother down, nor will I let the old lady and Miss Yu down."
"Okay." Old Madam Xie smiled. "You are indeed worthy of being the son of Marquis Wu'an. But it won't be easy for you to take Tan Qi away just like that."
She held Yu Tanqi's hands tightly, feeling reluctant to let go.
Jiang Shi said respectfully, "Madam, please speak."
Madam Xie's eyes turned cold. "A few days ago, Tan Qi was nearly murdered. Although the so-called murderer has been found, her motive for killing is too ridiculous. I want you to find the real mastermind behind it."
Yu Tanqi looked at Old Madam Xie and felt a little sore in her nose.
Old Madam Xie was really good to her. When everyone chose to keep quiet, she did not give up on finding the person who would endanger her granddaughter's safety.
Jiang Shi nodded: "Don't worry, old lady, I will definitely find out who is behind the murder of Miss Yu."
Madam Xie said, "You cannot leave Chen County until you find the mastermind behind this."
Jiang Shi didn't hesitate: "Junior understands."
Madam Xie seemed to be suddenly exhausted and let go of Yu Tanqi's hand. "I'm tired. You guys should go out too."
"Yes, grandma, have a good rest."
After Yu Tanqi and Jiang Shi bowed, they walked out of Madam Xie's room one after another.
Standing outside the door was the Xie family's chief steward. He bowed and said with a smile, "I am here on the orders of the Madam to take Prince Jiang to the guest room to rest."
Jiang Shi looked at Yu Tanqi and said softly, "Miss Yu, I will part ways with you now."
Yu Tanqi didn't expect Jiang Shi to talk to her. She looked at him first, then met his dark eyes and quickly looked away, not knowing where to look. "Okay, goodbye."
Jiang Shi's eyes flickered as he looked at the young girl in green in front of him. Her skin was fair and crystal clear under the bright spring sunshine, like a pink petal with a hint of rosy pink.
He curled his lips, and the smile on his face was as warm as a spring breeze: "Miss Yu, goodbye."
The young man in black turned around and followed Butler Xie towards the guest rooms.
Yu Tanqi looked at his back, a little absent-minded.
There are rows of pear trees planted on both sides of the corridor, with clusters of pure white flowers blooming. When the spring breeze blows, some scattered petals fall into the air and land on the body of the young man in black clothes.
White petals fell on the boy's black hair and black clothes like ice and snow, and his figure looked beautiful yet broken.
Yu Tanqi suddenly felt a little distressed.
At this moment, she truly saw the hero in the book through those cold words. He was a living person.
He has stunning beauty, but also a tragic life story and past that makes people feel sympathetic.
But he was very strong and was not defeated by these. He always faced everything directed at him with a gentle smile.
This is his unique personal charm.
Yu Tanqi took a deep breath and her eyes became more determined.
"Miss, Prince Jiang has gone far away." Linlang behind her couldn't help but remind her.
"Oh, let's go back too."
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The news that Jiang Shi had come to the Xie family in Chen County soon spread to the ears of all the prominent families in Chen County.
Chi Li, who was studying in his study, could no longer sit still. He called his servant and told him, "Go to the Xie family and find out why the Marquis of Wu'an, who came from the capital, suddenly came to the Xie family."
He was feeling uneasy and had no intention of reading or reviewing.
He knew that this wasn't the right thing to do. He was the hope of the Chi family and shouldn't be tied down by romantic relationships. But he couldn't control his thoughts and kept thinking of Yu Tanqi.
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