Because he could not guess Huo Tian's true motives, Jiang Nuan still refused to agree to the marriage.
Jiang Yinzhi and his wife came every day to urge him, and even found the elders of the Cen family.
This can be regarded as catching Jiang Nuan's weakness.
She never likes to cause trouble to others, and she lives here with Cen Yunchu because the two of them are really good friends. But Jiang Nuan felt bad after alarming her elders.
Cen Yunchu noticed her concerns and comforted her with good words: "Don't worry, my family is not unreasonable, and I won't do anything just because they go looking for it. Besides, this is my own place. I want to entertain you, no one else cares."
Not available."
Xu Chunjun had a different view and said: "Despite what I said, Ah Nuan still felt uneasy. Mr. Chen Qi also sent a letter saying that Mr. Huo had no hidden illness. According to me, we might as well ask him face to face.
Such random guessing and testing will not solve the problem."
"I think it works," Cen Yunchu thought for a moment and said, "Let's find an opportunity to ask him. If his purpose is not pure, A Nuan will simply reject him in person and go back to his hometown. If he is sincere, that's fine.
You might as well accept it, it's much better than living in front of her stepmother and being manipulated by others."
"I guess he probably has other agendas. I am stupid and naive, my appearance is not outstanding, my family background is not prominent, why should he fancy me?" Jiang Nuan is far from Bingxue smart, but she is not greedy.
Not to dislike the poor and love the rich.
Only these two points can keep her away from many traps and temptations.
So Cen Yunchu drafted a message on behalf of Jiang Nuan, asking Huo Tian to come out.
"He decides the time and place. After all, he is an official and has no freedom. We will go to see him whenever he decides." Cen Yunchu said.
Unexpectedly, the post was sent in the morning and Huo Tian replied in the afternoon.
We will meet on the Green Willow Bridge tomorrow afternoon.
"Don't be afraid, Yun Chu and I are with you." Xu Chunjun noticed Jiang Nuan's vague timidity and worry, and comforted her softly.
"Thankfully I still have you two by my side, otherwise I really wouldn't have any idea at all." The Zong family's affairs had already made her feel confused, but Huo Tian got involved again.
The next day, Xu Chunjun and Cen Yunchu accompanied Jiang Nuan to the appointment, and the three of them rode in a carriage.
Seeing the increasingly bright spring scenery on the street, Xu Chunjun couldn't help but recall the days when his only son came to Beijing.
She and Jiang Nuan met at an inn halfway, and they hit it off right away.
She sincerely hopes that Jiang Nuan can find a good home.
Cuiliu Bridge is located in the east of the city. There are thirty-three bridges on the Qingping River. Cuiliu Bridge is the most tranquil.
On both sides of the bank are ancient willows that are hundreds of years old, setting off the white marble bridge. At this time, the green willows are only half yellow, making them look fresher and brighter.
When they arrived, they saw a trimming figure standing on the bridge in the distance. It was obvious that Huo Tian had arrived early.
Huo Tian's entourage came over, greeted the three of them very politely, and then bowed and said: "My father-in-law said, just ask Miss Jiang to come over. I also ask you two to wait here."
Cen Yunchu and Xu Chunjun were naturally worried, but Jiang Nuan knew that since Huo Tian had ordered someone to spread the word, it would be best for him to go alone.
"Just wait for me here. I'll go over and ask him a few words and then come back." Although Jiang Nuan said this, she still felt very uneasy.
Xu Chunjun and Cen Yunchu both shook her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, we'll just watch from here."
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Jiang Nuan's heart was pounding. She tried her best to appear calm, so she deliberately slowed down her pace.
But when she walked to Huo Tian, she still felt a little weak in her legs.
Huo Tian was very tall, and Jiang Nuan lowered his head slightly, so he couldn't see his face.
After wishing you all the best, Jiang Nuan said, "Mr. Huo, it's a bit presumptuous to ask you out today. But I have deep doubts in my heart, so I can only ask you for confirmation."
"Miss Jiang, may I ask?" Huo Tian's voice was cold but polite.
But after listening to his words, Jiang Nuan suddenly raised his head as if he had been stung by a bee, with an expression on his face that was both surprised and suspicious.
"Huo must tell the truth." Huo Tian added.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Nuan pointed at him as if he saw a ghost: "You, you, you..."
You've been waiting for a long time but can't say a complete sentence.
"Ms. Jiang, did you remember that you are here?" Huo Tian smiled slightly, like the ripples of spring water when it first melts.
"Are you...are you...are you that thief?!" Jiang Nuan said as he stepped back, about to miss the mark.
Huo Tian stretched out his long arms and supported her.
"Majiadian Alley, Daizhou Lion Bridge, thank you for your generous donation." Huo Tian withdrew his arm after Jiang Nuan stood firm, without any frivolous intention.
At this time, Jiang Nuan's shock was greater than his doubts: "Why did you rob me in the first place?"
"I escaped from the Huns and narrowly escaped death. Uncle Fu who followed me was injured and had no money for medical treatment. He was my father's subordinate. I have been living in the Huns for more than ten years. He has always taken care of me, otherwise I would have died long ago.
Already.
His hometown is in Dengzhou, and I originally wanted to send him back to his family. But when I got there, I discovered that his family had disappeared after decades.
I originally wanted to go out that night to steal something and sell it, but I didn't expect to meet you, so I had no choice but to borrow five taels of silver from you."
"So that's it. In fact, if you just tell me, I will help you. But why did you talk about paying me back my money at Daizhou Lion Bridge, but then robbed me again?" Jiang Nuan had already forgiven him in his heart.
It's over, but I'm still curious.
"I'm really ashamed of this. I took Uncle Fu to Beijing, but when I arrived in Daizhou, he still couldn't survive and died of illness. I wanted to bury him alive, so not only could I not return your money, but I left you alone.
The money I paid was also taken away." After Huo Tian borrowed money from Jiang Nuan for the first time, he found out Jiang Nuan's origins the next day. After all, Jiang Nuan was hiding it.
How could he, a dignified man, have the nerve to actually rob someone else's little girl?
So he made an agreement with Jiang Nuan that when he arrived at Lion Bridge in Daizhou, he would return the money.
But God's will caused Uncle Fu to die in Daizhou. He could only bury him on the spot, but he had no money. So he had no choice but to "borrow" another thirty taels from Jiang Nuan.
This time he was too embarrassed to say anything back because Jiang Nuan would never believe him again.
"That's it...ah...by the way, I'm here to ask you, why do you want to propose marriage? Is...did the clan family ask you to please?" Jiang Nuan's face turned red.
"I came to propose marriage voluntarily. I have nothing to do with the Zong family." Huo Tian smiled again, while Jiang Nuan looked as reserved as a child.
"Um...then..." Jiang Nuan felt her mind was in a mess. She didn't expect things to be like this. The draft she had made before seemed inappropriate now.
