Chapter 345 Sun Muzhi's Thoughts
Jiang Nansheng looked at her with a smile, "I do have my eyes on someone. What do you think of Sun Muzhi?"
Xiao Baozhu's eyes widened instantly.
Meeting Jiang Nansheng's smiling gaze, Xiao Baozhu felt as if her hidden thoughts had been exposed, and her face flushed red.
"You, him, and I..."
She was stuck for a long time and couldn't speak.
Jiang Nansheng saw her like this and immediately understood.
It seems that Baozhu also has feelings for him.
"You, why did you mention him?"
"I just said it casually."
——Of course, this is not just a random remark. Long before, Jiang Nansheng had vaguely seen Sun Muzhi's thoughts, but she didn't expose it.
Xiao Baozhu had no idea about that, and she didn't think highly of the two of them, so she didn't say anything more.
This time, she had a brief encounter with Sun Muzhi in Xiping. At first, he had a vague hostility towards her, but later, when he learned that she was a girl, his hostility disappeared.
Later, Jiang Nansheng learned that Sun Muzhi had saved Xiao Baozhu twice, which further deepened her original guess that Sun Muzhi had special feelings for Xiao Baozhu.
But she didn't know whether Xiao Baozhu was interested in him, so she just tested him casually. Unexpectedly, she actually found out the result.
Jiang Nansheng straightened his expression, "Baozhu, are you interested in him?"
Xiao Baozhu's face was still red, and she refused to admit it. "What nonsense are you talking about? It's not true."
At most, she just thought that Sun Muzhi looked okay and was pleasing to the eye.
"Really?" Jiang Nansheng's tone was slightly regretful, and he dragged out his words. "It seems that his heart is misplaced. But he is only the adopted son of the Sun family, and his status is indeed not compatible with yours."
Xiao Baozhu hurriedly asked, "Wait, what did you just say?"
Jiang Nansheng: "I said he is the adopted son of the Sun family and is not worthy of you."
"No, not this."
Seeing her anxious look, Jiang Nansheng finally stopped teasing her, "I say, his feelings for you are misplaced."
Xiao Baozhu's heart pounded a few times, "What do you mean by that?"
Jiang Nansheng tapped her forehead lightly, "Silly Baozhu, he has had feelings for you for a long time, you didn't realize it at all, did you?"
"How is this possible?"
"Whether it's possible or not, you can ask him and find out."
Xiao Baozhu was stunned by these words.
Let her ask? How could she open her mouth? If the facts were not so, wouldn't she be humiliated?
Jiang Nansheng kindly said, "I still have two days before I leave. If you're embarrassed, I can go and find out for you."
Xiao Baozhu immediately stopped him, "No. I, I can handle it myself."
After the previous incident with Sun Jingxuan, her father allowed her to choose her own husband. She now had the initiative in her own hands and had more power to do everything.
Jiang Nansheng felt that Sun Muzhi was a good match.
She gave the girl some pointers, which helped her to wake up.
What decision she makes afterwards is up to her.
Even if Sun Muzhi is not chosen, there are many outstanding men in the capital.
Xiao Baozhu's mind was completely disturbed, and her original reluctance to part with Jiang Nansheng was completely shattered.
After bidding farewell to Jiang Nansheng, Xiao Baozhu did not return to the palace, but went to Jinshuihe Lane as if possessed by a ghost.
Before leaving Beijing, Sun Muzhi found a way to facilitate the division of the Sun family. Now, their third branch lives in Jinshuihe Lane.
Since moving out of the Sun family, Zhen's complexion has been noticeably better.
She didn't have to live under anyone's control, and with Xuetuan by her side, and the maids and servants around her were all loyal confidants, she naturally lived a comfortable life.
Sun Muzhi killed the third prince of Qiangdi in the battle of Xiping, and went to Duanyun Mountain with Xiao Yanci to pick the red shadow vine, and successfully escorted the herbs back to the city. He made great contributions, and Emperor Defeng promoted him to the rank of fourth-rank Yulin Langjiang and rewarded him with 100 taels of gold.
This news made Zhen feel happier, and her health was visibly improved.
Sun's sister-in-law Bai came to visit for the first time. In the past, she always acted arrogantly in front of Zhen, but now she started to be humble. She was quite flattering to Zhen in her words, and she was even more trying to please Sun Muzhi.
Zhen was not a mean person. Even though they had many disagreements in the past, she could not treat others coldly when they greeted her with a smile.
Instead, it was Xuetuan who lay at Zhen's feet and barked at Bai a few times with a fierce expression on his face.
Seeing that her attitude remained the same, Bai became more and more aggressive and began to test Sun Muzhi's marriage.
When Zhen heard this, her originally warm expression instantly faded.
"I'm already looking for a marriage for Amu, so you don't have to worry about it, sister-in-law."
Mrs. Bai seemed oblivious to Zhen's indifference and continued shamelessly, "I have a niece from my mother's family. She's thirteen years old and is incredibly pretty. She's a perfect match for Mu Zhi."
"Besides, she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and can manage the household affairs. When she marries into our family, she will be able to help you and your sister-in-law with the daily chores, and you won't have to work so hard."
Bai's mother's family was also in the capital, and the Bai family had been prominent in the past, but by the time of her father's generation, everyone was mediocre. Bai's father only managed to get a fourth-rank job by relying on his ancestors' influence, and now there are no outstanding descendants in the Bai family.
Bai's eagerness to act as a matchmaker for Sun Muzhi clearly shows that she is attracted by his bright future. This is like a bead hitting her right in the face. How could Zhen not understand this?
Her expression grew even colder. In the past, if Bai had taken the initiative to propose marriage, Zhen would have been deeply touched and would have considered it carefully.
Now, when Zhen looked at her face, she felt that she was utilitarian and mercenary. How could she associate with someone with such a character?
"Thank you for your kindness, Second Sister-in-law, but Amu is a very opinionated child, and I, as his mother, cannot make the decision. Moreover, I don't think our two families are a good match, so please go back."
She stood up to see the guest off, and Xuetuan also stood up and started barking again, much more ferociously than before.
Mrs. Bai was still unwilling to accept it. "Marriage is always decided by parents and matchmakers. You are Amu's mother, so he will definitely listen to you."
"How about I bring my niece here tomorrow so you can have a good look at her first? If you think she's a good match, we can arrange for the two children to meet."
Bai took advantage of the situation and ignored Zhen's objection. Zhen was so angry that her face turned red.
At this moment, a cold voice came from behind.
"My marriage is not for the concern of outsiders. Second aunt, please go back."
When Mrs. Bai heard the voice, her body trembled and the smile on her face began to fade.
"Mu, Muzhi, you're back? I, I mean well. I want to help you find a marriage."
Sun Muzhi was wearing a tight-fitting suit and had a knife on his waist. He strode over with a fierce aura.
He looked at Bai with a half-smile, "Second aunt, don't you understand what I'm saying? I just said that my marriage is not for outsiders to worry about."
Bai's face was a little embarrassed. "Since you call me Second Aunt, how can I be considered an outsider?"
Sun Muzhi sneered, "I call you Second Aunt for my mother's sake, but if you really take advantage of your age and act like an elder in front of me, I can also disown you as a relative."
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