Once he thought of Huo Zongyuan's stubborn scoundrel energy, Shen Ping felt scared - he failed to catch Shen Yu as he wished today, so he knew that he would not make a comeback tomorrow?

Shen Ping frowned in distress.

Xu Yan said: "Last time, I mentioned to my husband that I wanted to marry Ah Yu as my wife, do you remember it?" ”

"Yes." Shen Ping nodded.

"So, can Mr. Today reply?" Xu Yan recalls the old words.

Shen Ping looked up suddenly, and saw Xu Yan's face sincere, with anticipation in his eyes, mixed with tenderness.

Such a look would never have appeared on the face of this god of war in normal times, but now that he looks at it, he doesn't feel abrupt.

Shen Ping suddenly remembered a lot of things, remembered that during that trip to Chiayi, Xu Yan took care of him intentionally or unintentionally, remembered his daughter's confused look when he talked to Shen Yan in the Linglong Mountain Pavilion last time, remembered the family went to the Lingering Garden to thank him a few days ago, the kind of spiritual attitude between Shen Yan and Xu Yan, and remembered the unconscious dependence posture when her daughter came side by side with Xu Yan just now......

In fact, Grandma's mind is already very clear, isn't it?

If her daughter is willing to follow Xu Yan, why not?

To be honest, although Mrs. Shen has always pushed Zhu Yun and thinks that Shen Yan marrying him is the most reassuring, and Shen Ping also likes Zhu Yun very much, but compared with Xu Yan, Zhu Yun is inferior in many places - for example, when her daughter encounters problems, Xu Yan always protects her; For example, in terms of talent alone, Xu Yan is even more beautiful with her daughter's beautiful demeanor.

It's just that the Shen family has always hoped to let Shen Yan recruit a son-in-law, if they follow Xu Yan, will this huge family business be cut off?

The only hesitation slipped through his mind, and Shen Ping arched his hand and said: "Your Highness must also know that Ah Yu has been raised as a boy since she was a child, and she is reluctant to marry her into another family, and she always wants to stay by her side, so that she can take care of her closely." ”

"Sir, rest assured, Xu Yan can defend his family and country, and he will protect his woman with his heart and not let her be wronged." In fact, he also wanted to say that Luling City is full of treasures, if the imperial brother can agree, the world can be peaceful, and he is happy to accompany Shen Yu to spend his days here.

It's just that these are unknowns, things that can't be guaranteed, and he doesn't dare to make promises.

A bitter smile appeared on Shen Ping's lips, "Your Highness is so thoughtful, Shen Ping naturally understands, and I also believe that Your Highness can take care of Auntie." It's just that there is no news after the dog disappeared eight years ago, and I am desolate under the knees of Humble Jing, and Humble Jing loves Grandma very much, and I am really reluctant to marry Grandma far away. ”

"Speaking of Ling Lang," Xu Yan's eyes casually swept outside the living room, and then said: "I have also heard about this, and coincidentally, someone once said that he had seen a person named Shen Ming, and his experience and appearance were similar to those of Ling Lang. I have arranged for someone to visit the matter, and my sir may be able to wait for news. ”

"What did Your Highness say?" This news shocked Shen Ping, and he couldn't help but get up, and his voice was a little higher.

What does he mean is that Shen Ming is still alive?

After Shen Ming disappeared, there was no news, and the Shen family searched for a long time and did not see him return, and he was not among the corpses found in the government, because his life and death were unknown, Shen Ping was still expecting at first, but then he was gradually disappointed and gradually lost his faith. To this day, although everyone in the mansion did not dare to mention it, the couple thought that Shen Ming was long gone.

But Xu Yan said, has anyone ever seen Shen Ming?

A huge surprise hit his heart, and Shen Ping didn't even have time to savor the truth of Xu Yan's words, and immediately knelt down and said: "If Your Highness really has news of the dog, the grass people will ask Your Highness to tell you the clues, and the Shen family will not give up!" ”

"Sir, get up." Xu Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, "After all, Mr. has limited energy, don't worry about leaving this matter to me, and I won't disappoint Mr!" ”

If these words fall into the ears of others, and you can probably guess what Xu Yan means. As Xu Yan's identity, if he can say things like "I will not disappoint Mr.", it is a guarantee that Shen Ming can be recovered, but it is conceivable that he actually knows Shen Ming's whereabouts. But since he knew the Shen family's expectations for Shen Ming, why did he keep it a secret, there was naturally another reason.

This may be related to many confidential operations in the Duanwang Mansion, and others naturally cannot inquire about them.

However, Shen Ping has not seen the news of his beloved son for many years, and when he heard the good news at first glance, he only felt unbelievable, so he didn't taste Xu Yan's true meaning, but said: "Your Highness is busy with official business, how dare you bother to work, I just ask Your Highness to tell me a clue, and the grass people will repay the great kindness!" ”

Xu Yan was very helpless.

According to his past style, these things can be regarded as secrets, and he will never tell anyone, let alone have the patience to explain them slowly.

But there is no way, who will make the family their future old Taishan?

However, Xu Yan trusted Shen Ping's character, thought about it, and decided to make his words more clear, "Since Shen Ming is still alive, he has not returned home for many years, so naturally there is a reason for him. Even if the gentleman gets a clue, he may not really be able to find him, and I am afraid that he can only wait for the news and wait for him to return. ”

Shen Ping's face was full of joy and excitement, and he suddenly froze.

yes, why didn't he think about it? The son is not like him who is willing to be trapped in the study, taking literature as a thing, he has had ambitions since he was a child, and his life and death are unknown all these years, maybe he is doing something else? Listening to Xu Yan's meaning, he should know what Shen Ming is doing?

Shen Ping's rare thoughts were led away, he was happy for a while and worried for a while, and it took a long time to understand what Xu Yan meant, so he calmed down and shook the ground, "Thank you, Your Highness!" ”

"Since you believe me, sir, please wait for news. Grandma's marriage, can the husband agree? ”

"Your Highness, rest assured." Shen Ping agreed.

"After returning to Beijing at the end of the year, I will ask the imperial brother for an order, and the Ministry of Rites will arrange this matter, and I hope that Mr. will not forget today's words." Xu Yan said with joy.

The marriage was agreed, and Shen Ping happily sent Xu Yan away, because he suddenly got the news of his son, and his mood was very calm, so he went to the study and sat for half an hour, which clarified the general meaning and calmed himself.

Back in the main house, it happened that Mrs. Shen had already set the meal, and the family of three ran out, because Shen Yu was very frightened today, Mrs. Shen accompanied her back to the Linglong Mountain Pavilion to rest.

When Mrs. Shen came back, Shen Ping said that she had agreed on Shen Yan's marriage today, although Mrs. Shen was also grateful to Xu Yan for taking care of the Shen family repeatedly, she was a little worried, "I really have nothing to say about His Royal Highness Duan Wang." To be able to meet him, that is the blessing of our aunt. I'm only afraid of the one in the palace...... Grandma has never experienced open and secret battles in the capital since she was a child, and I am afraid that she will suffer losses and be wronged. ”

"This is also the cause of Grandma." Shen Ping is an enlightened person, and he sees many things more clearly than Mrs. Shen, "Our concubine has been different from other girls since she was a child, she shouldn't be a swallow who can only wander among the willows, trapped in the world of Luling." I don't ask her to do anything, but it will only be good for her to see more and see more. ”

"I don't agree with that." Mrs. Shen was disgusted, "Grandma is a girl's family after all, no matter how much you know, what use can it be?" ”

"Insight is not for the sake of usefulness." Shen Ping smiled.

"That's it, you have made up your mind with His Royal Highness King Duan, it's useless for me to worry about it here, I can't stop Grandma's marriage because of these worries. Since she can't get over the hurdle of His Royal Highness Duanwang, I will teach her more things from today onwards, and I can't let her enter the capital to suffer. ”

"That's it." Shen Ping smiled and comforted, "His Royal Highness King Duan is very responsible, although he looks cold on the outside, and even has a reputation for being murderous, but after looking at it in the past few months, he is really interested in Ah Yan. ”

"That's what Grandma mean? At the beginning, she changed her way to find an excuse to postpone the marriage, but this time she didn't make a fuss? ”

"My daughter's family is shy, and it is reasonable to want to push it back."

"Since it has been agreed with His Royal Highness King Duan, although this matter has not yet been finalized, Zhu Yun cannot be delayed any longer, and you will have to explain it when you go back."

"This is natural, Brother Zhu, I must have a special banquet."

When Mrs. Shen heard this, she just smiled.

In vain, she was in suspense day and night, and almost considered all the suitable young people in Luling City, who knew that in the end, it was Xu Yan who came from behind? She can't say whether she is happy or worried, Xu Yan can be so attentive to Grandma, naturally gratifying, but thinking of the black miasma in the capital is really a headache.

At this time, the couple was standing by the window, and the night wind of early winter gradually blew, making people cold. Shen Ping took a fragrant bucket pattern icing icing on the cake and wrapped it in his beloved wife, and when he saw that she lowered her head and didn't speak for a long time, he asked, "What do you want?" ”

"When Grandma's marriage is decided, how about I take her to live in the capital for a while?"

Shen Ping originally held her in his arms, but when he heard this, his arm stiffened, and he looked sideways into Mrs. Shen's eyes, "I figured it out, I don't want to hide anymore?" ”

He asked seriously, but Mrs. Shen was a little embarrassed, and said angrily, "Who is hiding?" With one side of his head, he leaned on Shen Ping's shoulder, and his arm stretched out and wrapped around his waist. Many feelings lingered in her heart, and she leaned against her arms, silent.

Shen Ping also silently surrounded her, feeling that the night breeze outside the window was getting colder and colder, so he persuaded her to go into the inner room to rest.

From beginning to end, he never mentioned Shen Ming's matter.