Zhu Xiuyan breathed a sigh of relief, Shen Yunlan looked happy on the surface, but secretly raised a heart.

What's going on? He didn't believe that Zhaohua would suddenly stop, something must have happened.

That night, a letter was sent to Beijing as soon as possible.

A few days later, Shen Yunlan, who had rushed to dozens of kilometers away, received a reply letter from Rong Chen himself, which said that a few days ago, the imperial history of the DPRK and China, and several Shangshu adults jointly participated in the Jiang veterans/army embezzlement and bribery, connivance with relatives and relatives to embezzle other people's land and other crimes, and now the Jiang veterans/army has been imprisoned and investigated, and the rest of the Jiang family is also confined in the house and is not allowed to go out.

When such a thing happened, Princess Zhaohua, as the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, naturally couldn't go out, and of course she couldn't continue to harm others.

"This trick is really timely." Shen Yunlan finished reading the letter, and the whole person let out a long breath.

Since then, he has never worried about things in Beijing, but wholeheartedly accompanied his daughter-in-law to travel while traveling in the mountains and rivers.

In Shangjing, although the surface is calm, in fact, it is turbulent.

Shen Nianzhen's pregnancy is finally getting stronger and stronger, and now she stays in the house every day to rest, and her life is very easy. Occasionally, Shen Nianzhu and the sisters of the Liao family came to visit her, and on this day, Shen Nianzhu mysteriously said to her: "Big sister, there will be a happy event in the house soon." ”

"What's the happy event?"

At that time, Shen Nianzhen had just woken up from a nap, and the whole person was lazy and confused, and when she heard this, she raised her head and glanced at her.

"Yesterday, the sisters of the Liao family came to play in the house and happened to meet their second cousin." Shen Nianzhu said with a smile: "Sister Kanglan's handkerchief fell to the ground and was picked up by the second cousin, he was stunned, he didn't say to inquire quietly, but directly took the handkerchief and ordered someone to hand it over to the old lady, when the old lady returned the handkerchief to Miss Kanglan, she blushed as if she ......"

"So, these two people have a play?" When Shen Nianzhen heard this, he was immediately surprised and delighted.

Liao Kanglan is the daughter of the Liao family, the relationship between the two families has been good for so many years, Shen Nianzhen treats their sisters as her own sisters, she likes these two girls very much, and now that she has the opportunity to let one of them marry into the Shen family, she is naturally happy.

"Is there a play, I don't know." Shen Nianzhu said with a smile: "But I think that with the background of the second cousin, he is actually not worthy of Miss Kanglan's ......."

This is also true.

Even if Shen Nianzhen wants Liao Kanglan to marry into the Shen family, he has to admit it.

Shen Yunqi is the only son of the second room of the Shen family, he was a gentleman in his early years, and he did not know how many embarrassing things, not to mention that the second uncle and his wife are not dead yet, they are serving hard labor at the border pass, and their only sister Shen Nianci is also dead.

Although now, Shen Yunqi is following behind Shen Yunlan, reforming his ways and becoming a good person, but his past cannot be erased.

The relationship between the Liao family and the Shen family is too close, and they know these things clearly, and the Liao family may not be willing to agree to this family business.

"Big sister, I think it's man-made."

Shen Nianzhu said with a smile: "I think the second cousin is very promising!" As long as he can stop being so stupid and talk to other girls, I think he should be able to marry someone back......"

"You're thinking too simply." Shen Nianzhen glanced at her and said meaningfully: "Imagine, the child in your belly is born as a daughter, and when she grows up, she wants to marry someone like the second brother, will you agree?" ”

Shen Nianzhu is now more than two months pregnant, and it is the time when the whole family is cautious and looking forward to it, after listening to Shen Nianzhen's words, she imagined that scene for a while, and immediately shook her head violently: "No!" No way! That's not going to work! ”

Her daughter, her daughter who is like the pearl of her palm, if she wants to marry, she will marry a person with good character and never make mistakes, why should she choose a man with a criminal record?

"The old ladies and ladies of the Liao family feel like this." Shen Nianzhen said leisurely.

When Shen Nianzhu heard this, she immediately sighed: "Okay, in order not to let the disappointment be too great, let's not hold out hope." ”

The two sisters here were talking privately with smiles, and in the Chunhui courtyard of the Shen family, Mrs. Shen was also discussing with Mama Zhou.

"You say, is Yun Qi and the fifth lady of the Liao family fateful? Why did you just pick up her veil? Mrs. Shen said happily: "Now that the grandchildren and granddaughters have become relatives one by one, there is only one Yunqi left, which is really worrying......

"Old lady, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, you, don't worry so much." Mama Zhou brought the tea and persuaded with a smile: "Doctor Ge said that your current body is mainly for recuperation, and you must not be angry anymore, and you can't worry about it anymore!" The second young master is young and promising now, and his future is limitless, he will definitely marry a good wife in the future, so don't worry about it! ”

"Can I not worry about it? He is the only one left in the second room! ”

When Mrs. Shen heard this, she immediately snorted heavily: "Without a daughter of a big family marrying in to help him, his future road will be difficult!" The five girls of the Liao family are just right! Not at the top of the ranking, pampered at home, but without any thoughts, straightforward and generous, really a good candidate......"

The girls of the Liao family, naturally, there is nothing bad, but the key is, is the Liao family willing?

Hearing this, Mama Zhou glanced at Mrs. Shen and did not say a word.

Liao Fangru was willing to marry at the beginning, it was because the Liao family had no better choice, and the person she married was heavy, and she could be the master of the house when she married, and she would never be wronged, but what was the situation in the second room, although Shen Yunqi had grown a little over the years, it was still not enough to see.

Especially compared with those young and handsome sons of families in Beijing, it is even worse.

Shen Yunqi's original appearance was not ugly, and he could be regarded as a merry young man, otherwise he would not have been in a brothel in Shangjing, but in the past few years when he went to the sea to run a boat, he really suffered a lot, his white face has also tanned, and his slender figure has become a strong man, so it is difficult for him to arouse the love of the ladies of the family.

Of course, Mama Zhou didn't dare to mention these words in front of Old Lady Shen.

"Alas, let's guess here, it's not interesting, it's better to let someone go to Liao's house one day to deliver a message and ask, and my heart will be down-to-earth." Old Lady Shen sighed.

She really wanted to send someone to Liao's house to propose marriage immediately, after all, the relationship between the two families was so close, it was better to say something outright.

But she was afraid that the Liao family was unwilling, so she easily pierced this layer of window paper, in case the marriage did not work out, and the relationship between the two families was stiffened, it would be worth the loss.

Therefore, this matter must be very cautious and very cautious.

"Forget it, you go and inquire in private, see how the Liao family thinks about the marriage of the two girls, and quietly see what their family plans......" Old Lady Shen opened her mouth and stopped Mama Zhou.

"Yes, old lady." Mama Zhou nodded, turned around and left.

Old Lady Shen sat alone in the room, stunned for a while, and then got up and walked to the window, only to see Shen Yunqi's figure striding in from outside through the pomegranate trees in the courtyard.

Shen Yunqi wore a dark blue robe today, with a jade pendant pinned to his waist, a food box in his hand, and a meteor in his stride, I don't know if there was a happy event recently or what, there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

Old Lady Shen looked at the robe and felt familiar, wasn't that Shen Yunlan's clothes? The one I wore a few years ago was already a little old, but I didn't expect it to be worn by Shen Yunqi.

Old Lady Shen immediately thought that there were no women in Shen Yunqi's room, and there was no mother or elders, so naturally there was no one to make some clothes for him, so it was reasonable for him to wear old robes. Her poor grandson is now only able to wear one or two old robes......

Old Mrs. Shen was very distressed.

And he was indignant in his heart, such a good young man, such a handsome and handsome prince, and a promising Hou Mansion, and he was no worse than others, why should he not be worthy of Liao Kanglan! She's just a second daughter! And not such a noble person!

"The grandson has seen the grandmother."

Shen Yunqi strode into the house, but when he saw Old Lady Shen standing in front of the window, he was stunned.

Hurriedly handed the food box in his hand forward: "Grandmother, this is when I was on my way back, when I passed by Qiurunzhai, I saw the newly made Poria cake there, and I thought that Grandmother, you like to eat, so I bought some back." ”

"It's hard for you to have a heart." As soon as Mrs. Shen saw her grandson, she was in a very happy mood, and immediately beckoned Shen Yunqi to sit down in the room with a smile, and then asked him with a smile: "Is your monthly income enough?" Can I save it? Is it okay for the little guy in the house to wait? Do you want to arrange a few personal maids? Don't you have any new clothes to wear? Why don't you tell your grandmother, grandmother asks her to make you a new ......"

Old Lady Shen's series of questions, Shen Yunqi, who asked, looked confused.

He glanced at Old Lady Shen in a daze, and saw that as long as she didn't speak, she would talk endlessly, and immediately hurriedly said, "Grandmother, don't be busy yet!" Grandson is fine! You don't need a maid to serve you! Changping they are very good! As for new clothes, I have them, but I don't like to wear them. ”

"Nonsense, where is there anyone who doesn't like to wear new clothes, but only old clothes?" Old Lady Shen immediately frowned when she heard this: "You are no longer the same you used to be, you are qualified to wear beautiful clothes......

"Grandmother, when I go to the yamen or on an errand, I like to wear new clothes." Shen Yunqi interrupted her when she heard this, and replied with a smile: "But when I have nothing to do at home, I like to wear old clothes, which can remind me not to indulge in arrogance and luxury, and forget the sufferings I have suffered, so that I can't get lost, and firmly remember the principles of being a man, so that I won't become a gentleman again, grandmother, you don't care about this matter." “

That's how it was!

This kid wears old clothes, and he tastes his guts! It's a constant reminder to yourself not to be proud and forget your roots.

Old Lady Shen looked at Shen Yunqi in surprise, and nodded again and again: "Good, good, good." “

She didn't persuade anything more, but she had secretly made up her mind, and tomorrow she would deduct it from her share and prepare a few more clothes for Shen Yunqi.

"Yunqi, you're not young now, you're twenty, right?"

Old Mrs. Shen coughed lightly, took Shen Yunqi's hand, and pushed the tea on the table to him while entering the topic with a smile: "Look at the fact that even your fourth sister is now married and pregnant, you should also think about your marriage, do you have a favorite girl in your heart?" ”

"Grandmother, you ...... Why did you suddenly mention this? Shen Yunqi looked surprised when he heard this.

"I'm not sudden, I've been thinking about it all the time." Old Lady Shen looked at him with a serious expression and said, "Yunqi, you are a man, or the only root left by your father in this world, of course you have to marry a wife and have children!" And it couldn't be any later! Grandmother heard that you met Liao Kanglan, the fifth lady of the Liao family, in the mansion yesterday? ”

When Shen Yunqi heard this, a flush immediately appeared on his bronzed face.

In the past, he was a wanderer, flamboyant, eloquent, and capable of deceiving people, but now it is really his turn to talk about his marriage, but he stammered, and his mouth was like a gourd with a sawed mouth, and he couldn't say a complete sentence: "...... I ......"

Old Lady Shen waited patiently for a while, but there was still no follow-up.

She finally couldn't help asking, "Grandmother asked you, do you like Liao Kanglan or not?" That girl is bright and pretty, and she is cheerful, you should like her, right? “

"Grandmother, what's the use of liking people?" Shen Yunqi smiled bitterly when he heard this, and said, "With my identity, I am not worthy of her." ”

"Why don't you deserve it? This marriage hasn't even begun yet! Are you going to grow her majesty and destroy your own ambition? When Mrs. Shen heard this, she hated that iron could not become steel: "You listen to me!" As long as you like her! Then Grandmother wants to do it for you! “

"Really...... Target? When Shen Yunqi heard this, a trace of ecstasy suddenly appeared on his face.

But soon, the sparkle in his eyes was extinguished.

"Grandmother, forget it......" he said in a muffled voice, "I don't want to force others." ”

In the past, as a gentleman, he never cared about other people's opinions, but now, he has changed his ways, for fear of adding a little trouble to others.

It can be said that he has changed really completely.

If Shen Nianzhen was here today, he would definitely be glad for his words.

But Mrs. Shen didn't feel like this, she only felt sad in her heart when she heard her grandson Shen Yunqi say such words.

She felt that it was her own uselessness that made Shen Yunqi have such an idea.

"How can you forget it? Liao Kanglan is such a good girl, I still have a crush on the old woman, I have to ask her to be my granddaughter-in-law! Mrs. Shen said, and immediately sent the maid to the front to inquire about the news, and asked Shen Chong when he would come back today.

This is to come forward solemnly and talk about this family business.

Seeing this, Shen Yunqi was nervous, worried, and a little self-conscious.

"Grandmother...... Or forget it, right? He spoke weakly.

However, Old Lady Shen had a fiery heart and tried her best to promote this family business, how could she give up easily?

Seeing Shen Yunqi's stammering persuasion, she thought that this was a young boy with thin skin, and she was embarrassed, so she waved her hand and sent him back.

"You don't have to worry about anything, I'll deal with this matter."

When Shen Yunqi heard this, he knew that he couldn't persuade Old Lady Shen with his ability, so he stood up helplessly, responded respectfully, and returned to the west courtyard.

As soon as he went back, he picked up his pen and wrote a letter to Shen Yunlan, writing all his troubles in it, wanting Shen Yunlan to give him ideas.

Here, Mrs. Shen calculated the time, let the kitchen arrange a large table of sumptuous dishes, and invited Shen Zhong and Liao Fangru rarely, and greeted the two of them enthusiastically. I'm too old to stare at everything......"

"Mother, look at what you said, this matter will be handed over to the son, and I promise to find a good family for Yun Qi." Hearing this, Shen Zheng immediately nodded in agreement.

Liao Fangru sat on the side, and had a bad premonition in her heart.

Out of caution, she did not follow the trend and echoed her husband's words.

Sure enough, Old Lady Shen looked at her, and then said with a smile: "Fangru, our Shen family has always had a close relationship with your mother's Liao family, and my grandmother and I have been sisters for many years, and now that you are married to the Shen family, it is even more close." “

"That's what Grandmother said." Liao Fangru squeezed out a smile and waited for Old Lady Shen to say the following.

Sure enough, Old Lady Shen continued slowly: "Fangru, your maiden niece Kang Lan is four years younger than Yun Qi, handsome, cheerful and generous, and Yun Qi is exactly the same pair, what do you think?" “

What can she think? Kanglan is her sister-in-law's baby daughter, and she is one of her mother's favorite granddaughters.

Although, Liao Fangru didn't think that Shen Yunqi was useless.

"Mother, it's a coincidence, when my sister-in-law came to visit me a few days ago, I talked about it." Liao Fangru pondered her tone and said with a smile: "She said, there are two families who have a good relationship with our family have sent matchmakers to talk about their marriage with their two nieces...... Why don't I go back to you tomorrow and ask you? “：

As soon as Mrs. Shen was tempted, she immediately took someone to come to the door to talk about something, which was obviously a polite refusal.