"놖놊 wants to marry into the Pei family."
Jiang Shiyuan suddenly said at the dinner table.
The originally quiet dining room suddenly became pin-drop-smelling.
Nanny Qin, who was serving beside her, looked at Jiang Shiyuan in astonishment and said, "Miss, do you think today's birthday noodles are to your liking? Nanny will go to the kitchen to make them again."
The maid Hongdou was even more terrified and said, "Miss, the birthday cake I made was too ugly. Did you like it?"
Jiang Shiwanxiang looked at the oddly shaped shou bao and the colorful bowls of noodles filled with ingredients on the dining table and shook his head.
As always, on her eighteenth birthday, she was alone again.
"Yes, yes, I like Chen Luchu."
"real?"
The two people opposite almost cried out in surprise, and the maid Hongdou almost jumped up from her body.
The two looked at Jiang Shiyuan suspiciously. Rather than suspicion, their expressions seemed more like they were extremely surprised yet afraid that it was all an illusion, so they tried their best to suppress the ecstasy in their hearts and the raised corners of their mouths.
Jiang Shiyuan understood why they had such expressions.
Over the past ten years, she had been extremely caring and enthusiastic towards Shen Lvchu.
But today, on Jiang Shiyuan's eighteenth birthday, Chen Luchu gave her a word - 'disgusting'.
"Jiang Shiyuan was born into a tough family. I only spoke to her out of pity. If she had other thoughts, it would be disgusting."
The words he heard at the gate of the academy during the day lingered in Jiang Shiyuan's ears like a spell.
Jiang Shiyuan's hand holding the chopsticks paused.
After finishing the last noodle at the bottom of the bowl and putting down his chopsticks, Jiang Shiyuan nodded solemnly: "Yes, really, I want it."
Jiang Shiyuan took the succulent fruit on the table and took a bite.
As usual, the longevity noodles from Mama were salty and mushy, and the longevity dumplings from Hongdou were as hard as a discus.
God bless you, it's my birthday tomorrow. I hope Nanny and Hongdou can just sit down and have a meal with me. Please don't cook again.
Jiang Shiyuan chewed the discus in his mouth and solemnly made a birthday wish for his 18th birthday.
Although Nanny Qin was suspicious, she immediately wrote a letter to the palace and made an appointment with the Pei family to meet at Mantingchun, the most quiet teahouse in the capital, the next day, as if she was afraid that Jiang Shiyuan would go back on his word.
The Jiang family was considered a noble family. Jiang Shiyuan's grandfather was originally a palace guard. Because he saved the life of his ancestor, the emperor, he was awarded the title of military officer. It was not until Jiang Shiyuan's father, Jiang Huaicheng, joined the army that he won a great victory in his first battle and became famous.
Ten years ago, Jiang Huaicheng persuaded the leader of the Tiger Village to surrender, and married the eldest daughter of the Tiger Village, her mother Jiang Yiyun, the first female general of the Zhou Dynasty.
After my mother led the Tiger Camp to surrender, she served in the military camp with my father. The couple worked in harmony and won one victory after another. They became the most capable generals of the Zhou Dynasty and a legend praised by everyone.
But the good times did not last long. Ten years ago, the enemies from the northwest came out in full force, and the Zhou Dynasty was defeated. Both my mother and father died in the battle.
The court sympathized with the Jiang family and posthumously conferred the title of Great General of the Nation on their father and the title of Legendary General on their mother. However, the Jiang family only had an young orphan girl left, so it was an empty shell.
She was able to marry into the Pei family thanks to her aunt, Concubine Jiang.
The aunt only looked after the family in the palace, and she loved her niece very much. Whatever she asked for, she would give it to her.
The only exception was her marriage to Shen Luchu.
Three years ago, my aunt said that Shen Luchu was a good match for her.
My aunt is really good at judging people. Shen Luchu is indeed her perfect match.
We had known each other for ten years, and had shown concern for each other for three years, but in the end, I received such a heartbreaking statement.
It's quite funny.
Her aunt had protected her from the wind and rain for so long, it was time for her to be sensible and share her aunt's worries.
Now that the Eastern Palace has not been established, my cousin Xie Jinghuai wants to be crowned king. He only asked for an army of 500 people. Then, relying on this small army, he fought in many battles and made a name for himself on the front lines.
My cousin is both civil and military, but he suffers from the weakness of his mother's family and lacks help. If she can marry into the Pei family, this problem will be solved.
The Pei family is the head of the capital's aristocratic families. The Pei family's children are spread all over the court and the country, and their power is extraordinary.
She was also lucky. The Pei family was full of talented people, but they had a miserly grandson, Pei Ziye, who was good at chicken and dog fighting and was idle. Regardless of his age, his personality was quite compatible with her.
She had met Pei Ziye several times at banquets. He was handsome and unrestrained in behavior, and was also a famous figure in the capital.
It means that we know that we get along well in private.
Mantingchun is not only a teahouse, but also a garden. The rooms are scattered among the flowers, trees and courtyards. It is quiet and elegant. It is a place for drinking tea and meeting friends, as well as appreciating the scenery. It is unique in Beijing.
Jiang Shiyuan was sitting on a bamboo chair in the wing room, thinking about his "married life" with Pei Ziye, when the door of the wing room was pushed open from the outside.
The footsteps were followed by the rustling of leaves in the courtyard, and a tall and straight figure strode in with the light behind him, carrying the coldness of late autumn.
The man's features were stern, his eyebrows and eyes were deep, like a deep mountain pool shrouded in twilight. His slightly upturned eyes were sharp but also full of charm. His high nose bridge and thin lips complemented each other.
It's a good appearance that makes people unforgettable.
He seemed to have just come off court, still wearing a neat official uniform, a purple-gold robe, a gold-and-jade belt, and his steps showed the self-restraint and dignity that many people could never learn.
Seeing her looking over, the person also raised his eyes and looked over.
When their eyes met, Jiang Shiyuan stood up consciously, then shifted his gaze and looked behind the person.
How come the person who came is Pei Ziye’s uncle?
Where is Pei Ziye?
Is today the day for them to meet?
Pei Che was the son of Mrs. Pei when she was old. Although he was only ten years old at the time, he had already been appointed as a prime minister and entered the cabinet, and held the position of Taifu.
Pei Che was young, but he acted vigorously and vigorously, and the aura he exuded was unstoppable. Almost the moment he entered the door, Jiang Shiyuan stood up and greeted him like a conditioned reflex.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
"Master Pei came alone?" Nanny Qin asked in confusion.
Pei Che's gaze moved from Jiang Shiyuan's lowered head to the half-bitten osmanthus cake in front of her, and finally retracted it.
"놖녦 has full authority."
Pei Che took the seat opposite Jiang Shiyuan.
Although Jiang Shiyuan was a little reserved, he still walked over to him and poured him tea, then returned to his seat and sat down quietly.
Pei Che lowered his eyes and looked at the teacup in front of him, with green smoke rising from it.
"Her Majesty Pei has no objection to this marriage. If the General's Mansion has no objection, the wedding will be scheduled for the eighth day of next month."
"So fast?" Jiang Shiyuan exclaimed.
We just met today and will get married next month, and it's only been a month.
This, this is too fast, isn't it?
Because it's a marriage, should we keep it simple?
Pei Che looked over and said, "Are you willing?"
When that deep gaze fell on him, it was like a mountain pressing down on his head. Jiang Shiyuan swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue, and shook his head obediently, like a student being interrogated by his teacher.
Even if Pei Ziye was a little out of line, she was indeed marrying up to the Bai family.
"No, I do."
Pei Che's tone revealed a hint of joy and anger, so he made the decision in a calm voice: "Then it's settled. To compensate for the hasty marriage, we will prepare double the betrothal gifts, one for Pei and one for you."
Jiang Shiyuan was shocked again.
I have heard for a long time that Pei Ziye, the grandson of the Pei family, has a close relationship with my uncle, but I didn't expect them to be so close.
When Pei Ziye got married, Pei Che, his uncle, actually gave him a special betrothal gift!
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