Chapter 6: Not Marrying
Mrs. Jiang was happy when she went out and sad when she came back.
As soon as he entered the door, he asked, "Is Lianzhi back?"
The doorman replied, "Madam, the young master has been home for a while, and he asked me to send someone to inform you when I see you return."
Mrs. Jiang's face was gloomy. "No need to inform him. I will go find him myself."
Jiang Lianzhi likes quietness, so his study is located on the north side of the quiet lake in the Jiang Mansion.
When Mrs. Jiang found the person, Jiang Lianzhi was standing by the lake, looking at the water with a profound gaze.
It was already late autumn, and he was only wearing a thin green gown, which looked even more desolate in the wind.
Mrs. Jiang gave up the idea of taking action to accuse him and called the servant to get his cloak for him.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Jiang Lianzhi turned around and said, "Mother, today..."
"I know what you want to ask," Mrs. Jiang interrupted him, "I'm telling you straight, Chen Yu cannot enter my Jiang family."
Jiang Lianzhi frowned, "Why?"
Mrs. Jiang was furious when she thought about it, and couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you mention that she was disabled before you asked me to come to your house?"
Jiang Lianzhi's mind buzzed, "Disabled? Impossible."
"How is that impossible?" Mrs. Jiang said indignantly, "She has a lame leg. It is said that she was injured on the battlefield. I was wondering how it is for a young lady to wield swords and guns all day long."
Madam Jiang looked at him and said, "You don't know either, do you? That girl must have tricked you."
"That Chen Yu wanted to marry me tomorrow. She even chased me to the front door with a lame leg, causing me to fall."
"There are many talented and beautiful ladies in Shengjing. Don't worry. I'll show you a good look later."
Mrs. Jiang talked to herself for a long time before she noticed that Jiang Lianzhi had lost his focus.
"Lianzhi?"
Jiang Lian retracted his gaze, "I understand."
Seeing his reaction, Mrs. Jiang felt relieved. She handed him the cloak and scolded Jiang Lianzhi's servant before leaving.
After passing the moon-shaped gate, looking back, you can still see Jiang Lianzhi still standing by the lake.
Mrs. Jiang shook her head and muttered as she walked: "What do you think happened to him? He has been standing there for the past few days. He has been looking at this lake for decades. What's so good about it?"
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Shengjing is prosperous. There is no curfew at this time of year. As the moon rises in the sky, there are still many vendors and pedestrians on the streets.
It seemed to be a peaceful year, but who could have imagined that the Western Jue army would invade two days later.
The east side of the city is full of wealthy families with green bricks and tiles, and the general's mansion is not luxurious among them.
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The night watchman's gong had just sounded when a carriage stopped at the back door of the general's mansion.
As soon as the car stopped and Shen Yu was about to get off, she heard the driver say, "Miss, wait a moment."
Then he shouted into the darkness: "Who's there?"
Chen Yu lifted the curtain and looked over. There was a carriage parked under the wall of the backyard. No one knew how long it had been parked there. The horse was grunting impatiently in its place.
There were two people sitting on the side of the car. The shorter one got out, stood beside the car, bowed and said, "Is that the lady from General Shen's family in the car?"
The light from the back door was dim, and two lanterns hanging under the eaves were swaying in the wind.
"That's right," Chen Yu said, "What do you want from me?"
"Miss Shen, wait a moment."
As the servant said this, he turned around and opened the curtain, and a tall young man got off the carriage.
Chen Yu was too familiar with that man's figure.
Unexpectedly, she met Jiang Lianzhi on the third day after her rebirth.
Her heart was beating wildly, and her hand unconsciously reached for the dagger in her boots.
"Miss, what are you doing?" Lu Yao looked at Chen Yu's actions in shock.
Chen Yu was startled and quickly retracted her hand. In just a moment, Jiang Lianzhi had already walked over.
She subconsciously wanted to avoid this person because she was not sure whether she would accidentally slash Jiang Lianzhi's neck with the knife. Killing an imperial official was a serious crime, and she was not sure whether he was involved in her death.
Jiang Lian walked to the side of the car, "Miss Chen."
Lu Yao winked at Chen Yu, "Miss, it's Jiang..."
Chen Yu covered Lu Yao's mouth and stuffed her into the car, pretending not to know the person in front of her, "Who are you?"
Jiang Lianzhi didn't say anything, but just looked at her straight, his pair of red eyes hidden under the dim light.
He finally saw her again.
In his previous life, he watched her die in front of him.
The lantern at the gate of the courtyard was no longer lit, and it was dark every time he passed by. Only then did he realize that she had stood there every day with a lantern waiting for him to come home.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lianzhi closed his eyes in pain. The pain like having his heart peeled off in his previous life still could not be alleviated in this life.
He understood it too late. Some people are like that. They don't know how to cherish something until they lose it.
He wanted to call her Ayu again, but he couldn't do that now.
But it's still early, isn't it? Even earlier than when they met in their previous life.
Seeing that she was still looking at him, Jiang Lianzhi smiled at her, "Miss Chen, my last name is Jiang Ji, and my courtesy name is..."
"Oh~" Chen Yu responded with a long sigh: "
Famous prostitute, nice to meet you. "
The attendant behind Jiang Lianzhi looked solemn, "My master——"
"It's okay," Jiang Lianzhi raised his hand to interrupt, "My mother came to propose marriage two days ago, Miss Shen must know about it."
Chen Yu said calmly: "Of course I know. Madam Jiang escaped from the general's mansion at that time. It can be seen that she regretted coming to propose marriage very much."
Jiang Lianzhi looked up. The light at the door was dim and he could only see half of Chen Yu's profile. A beauty always looks more beautiful under the light, making her already outstanding appearance look even more charming.
He had never seen her like this before. Even the hair blowing in the wind showed her vitality, but there seemed to be a hint of hostility between her eyebrows.
Jiang Lianzhi frowned.
Yes, there have been rumors in the capital these past two days that the eldest daughter of General Shen's mansion has a lame leg. This news was most likely spread by his mother. It is normal for her to be hostile to him, and he should apologize to her.
“I’m here to apologize to you on behalf of my mother for the rumors about Miss Shen in the capital.”
Chen Yu said politely: "Master Jiang, you are too serious. I don't take this matter to heart."
Jiang Lianzhi's eyebrows relaxed, "You can call me by my nickname Lianzhi."
"I'm sorry, sir, is there anything else?
Jiang Lianzhi nodded, "I came here today to tell you that no matter what my parents think, I want to marry you."
Shen Yu's heart moved slightly, and she suddenly remembered that he was also so determined when he wanted to take a concubine.
"Will you marry me even if I'm a cripple?" she asked.
Jiang Lianzhi took another step forward calmly, and that handsome face had already appeared under the light.
He stared at Chen Yu's face and said with certainty: "Even if you are a cripple, I will marry you."
Chen Yu looked at him, his face was still the same, graceful and elegant, but now this person and this face could no longer stir up waves in her heart.
"What about your childhood sweetheart, Miss Lin?"
Jiang Lianzhi was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "She and I——"
Chen Yu interrupted first, "I heard that when the Lin family was exiled to Chongzhou, Lord Jiang rode his horse to escort them for dozens of miles."
Jiang Lianzhi's expression looked a little ugly.
Chen Yu bent down and got out of the carriage. Jiang Lian subconsciously reached out to help her, but she had already avoided his hand and jumped down. She landed steadily and lightly, without any sign of inconvenience in movement.
Jiang Lianzhi was so smart that he immediately guessed that the limp was probably just an act on her part.
Chen Yu raised her voice and said, "I also have something to say to you, sir."
"I won't marry you," she repeated earnestly, "even if I were a cripple."
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