si-mexico Chapter 161: Wedding Banquet at Changning Marquis's Mansion
Chapter 161: Wedding Banquet at Changning Marquis's Mansion
Looking at the yamen runners who came hurriedly, Pei Zhaozhi asked, "Why are you so flustered?"
"Sir, there was a fire in the government office, and the three bodies that Huang Jiao brought back were burned."
Pei Zhaozhi's expression changed instantly after hearing what the bailiff said. Without bothering to continue talking to Jiang Suining, he hurried to the Dali Temple.
Jiang Suining stood there, stunned for a moment.
What kind of place is the Dali Temple? How could it suddenly catch fire out of nowhere and just happen to burn those three bodies? It's really suspicious.
However, if this matter was done deliberately, and he was able to reach into the Dali Temple, it seems that the person behind the scenes is really not simple.
Without staying on the street for long, Jiang Suining returned to the carriage and continued on his way back to the Jiang family.
When Zheng heard that Jiang Suining had returned home and brought back an accountant, she came to meet him.
On the way back, Jiang's mother had already told her the general situation of their family.
Although the Jiang family was not wealthy, they did have some land in the past, and could be called a farming and reading family.
Jiang Cheng had been studying since he was young, and he originally wanted to gain fame and honor through ten years of hard study. However, before he could finish his studies, in the fifteenth year, his father fell seriously ill.
In order to treat Jiang's father's illness, the family bought all the fields and houses, and later they even collected money to come to the imperial city for medical treatment. But even so, three years later, Jiang's father passed away.
Jiang's mother collapsed due to grief. Jiang Cheng worked hard to earn money while taking care of his mother. Finally, he moved to the farm and became a tenant.
Although they couldn't save much money on the farm, it was enough for the mother and son to make a living. Besides, it was more free than working for others, and it was also more convenient to take care of Jiang's mother. So they stayed there for more than three years.
Zheng looked at Jiang Cheng and Jiang's mother and felt that they were both honest people, and Jiang Cheng sounded like a filial son. Besides, since he was brought back by Jiang Suining, she did not say much and readily agreed to keep him in the mansion temporarily.
After Jiang Cheng and the others were taken away to rest and receive medical treatment, Zheng told Jiang Suining that people from the Dali Temple had been there today.
"My daughter met that Shaoqing on the street today. He just had some questions, which I have already asked. It's nothing serious."
"I'm glad you're okay." Zheng nodded. "By the way, your aunt Yu and her son Zhou Changchuan also came today. They said they heard about the bandits and came to see you. After knowing that you were out, they kept apologizing, saying that they had something to do at home a few days ago and happened to be out of the imperial city. They only got the news when they came back yesterday."
"Aunt Yu and the others are too polite. I'm safe and sound. There's no need for them to visit me." Jiang Suining said with a smile.
Although my mother was a little angry last time, after all, she and Yu had been friends for so many years, so it was impossible for her to hold a grudge against her because of what happened last time.
"I don't think it's just for a visit." Zheng shook her head. "Although the second son of the Zhou family was irritating when we met last time, I think today that Zhou Changchuan may not be indifferent to you. Suining, what do you think?"
"Mother, I've said before that I don't want to get married for the time being." Jiang Suining smiled helplessly.
"I know, but you're going to get married eventually, so it doesn't matter if you meet someone first. But don't worry, I'm just asking casually. As for who you'll choose in the future, it's up to you."
Zheng paused for a moment, then couldn't help but speak again.
"But looking at it now, Shen Zhuangyuan is still the best. No matter in which aspect, he is impeccable."
It's just a pity that in comparison, the Jiang family's family background is indeed a little inferior. Even if Mr. Shen is interested, his parents may not agree.
At this moment, on the other side, the Shen family.
As soon as Mr. Shen returned home from work, his mother told him the new news she had heard.
"Are you sure that the woman our son likes is Miss Jiang?" Father Shen looked at his wife. "Although he saved someone by chance, it doesn't mean that he likes her."
"It can't be wrong." Shen's mother said confidently, "I have asked people to inquire carefully. Our son has been going to see Miss Jiang every now and then recently. Moreover, on the day when the results were announced and paraded through the streets, he suddenly left home and went to the Jiang family. You know our son well. Even when he was apprenticing before, he didn't seem so attentive. If he didn't like her, would he take the initiative to approach her like this?"
Although she had promised Yan Xi not to interfere in the matter or investigate secretly, after hearing that he had saved the girl from the Jiang family, she began to wonder if Yan Xi's sweetheart was Miss Jiang. She couldn't help but ask someone to check it out, and she actually guessed it right.
Upon hearing this, Father Shen couldn't help but frowned, "I have heard of that Miss Jiang. During the hot summer last year, she opened her bookstore to students and the public to cool off. She had a good reputation, but..."
"But he was born into a merchant family after all, so his family background is a bit low." Shen's mother took over the conversation.
It's not that she looked down on merchants, after all, the side branches of the Shen family were also engaged in business. But Yanxi was now the top scholar in the imperial examination and was favored by the emperor. Marrying a merchant girl...
"Master, what do you say?"
"Yanxi has already said that he doesn't want us to interfere. What else can we do? Besides, this matter has not even started yet. Maybe we are overthinking it. Even if he really likes her, Yanxi has already entered the court as an official. Maybe he will gradually give up this idea." Father Shen was not as concerned as Mother Shen. In his opinion, his son has always been independent and sensible, so there is no need to worry about him.
"You are quite open-minded. This is our son's lifelong event." Shen's mother said unhappily. After thinking for a while, she said, "No, I want to see the young lady of the Jiang family with my own eyes to see what kind of temper she has."
"How do you see that? We have already promised Yanxi not to interfere. If you suddenly run over to look for someone, Yanxi might know about it."
"You don't have to worry about this. I will find a way to make sure Yanxi doesn't think I did it on purpose."
If she can't go and meet him specifically, can't she meet him by chance? She will ask someone to go and see if they can find out his whereabouts.
Seeing that his wife had made up her mind, Father Shen didn't say anything else.
In a blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of April, the day for Han Nian'an to enter the Changning Marquis Mansion.
When Jiang Suining's carriage stopped at the door, he happened to see Chu Jingyue.
Since the Marquis of Changning's Mansion is holding a wedding banquet, the Prince of Chu's Mansion will naturally invite them. Chu Jingyue originally had no intention of joining in the fun, but after hearing yesterday that Jiang Suining would be coming, she decided to come.
"Has the princess gone in?" Jiang Suining asked Chu Jingyue.
"My mother didn't come. She said she was not feeling well and postponed the appointment. I was worried that you would come early, but I have been waiting for you for a while."
Chu Jingyue spoke with a smile as she walked inside with Jiang Suining.
"Today's wedding banquet is very interesting. That Madam Qin is really not a vegetarian."