At this time, the Shen Mansion was also shrouded in a gloomy cloud, which was extremely bleak.
Da Feng's eyes were red and swollen from crying, and she wiped away tears from time to time: "What can we do! What can we do!"
Shen Mao frowned and looked solemn.
He was so confused that he said nothing, clasped his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth.
Shen Jia looked anxious and said loudly: "Father, the fourth brother and Shaojun's cousin are already engaged. There is no reason to break up and regret the marriage. Not to mention the Prince of Qin's Palace, even if the King of Heaven comes."
Shen Mao was upset. Listening to the noise, his temples were pounding: "Shut up! What does this have to do with you? Go back to your yard!"
Shen Jia refused to leave, cocked his neck and raised his head and said: "Anyway, I don't agree with this matter!"
Shen Mao became happy and stopped pacing. He walked over quickly and slapped Shen Jia on the back of the head: "You bastard! It's useless if you don't agree! Get out! Let me be quiet and think about it." .”
Shen Jia was slapped so hard that she grinned.
Shen You, who had been silent until now, also opened his mouth: "Second uncle, I will not cancel the engagement!"
Shen Mao paused and looked at Shen You.
He has lost his father since he was born, and his mother remarried when he was three years old. No matter how much his second uncle loves his nephew, he cannot replace his biological father and mother. I don’t know since then, this nephew has become more silent and withdrawn. It was almost cold, and I couldn't speak more than two words a day.
Shen You is very opinionated.
If he said he would not cancel the engagement, then he would never take the initiative to cancel the engagement!
Shen Mao, who was in a complicated mood, let out a long sigh: "Silang, I understand what you mean. After something like this happened, it would be unjust for our Shen family to break off the engagement again. It would be like adding insult to injury."
"It's just that this matter is not that simple. It can't be solved by just saying nothing about canceling the engagement."
"The little prince in Prince Qin's residence has been frail since he was a child, and has suffered from coughing and asthma, which relapses every year. Princess Qin treats the little prince like an eyeball. Now that she is proposing marriage, how can she allow the Feng family to refuse."
"We, the Shen family, are all tied up together, and there is not enough room for His Highness King Qin to wave his hand."
After saying that, he patted Shen You heavily on the shoulder: "You are still young and don't understand the horror of power, let alone the dangers of the human heart!"
In the face of power, what does a little youthful affection mean?
In the eyes of Princess Qin, except for the sick and weak little prince, what do the rest of them count?
Shen You tightened his thin lips, looked coldly, and said word by word: "I will not cancel the engagement."
Shen Mao was speechless.
At this moment, the concierge quickly ran over to report: "Master Qi, the minister of the Feng Mansion is here."
What?
Shilang Feng actually came in person at night!
Shen Mao was startled and looked at Da Feng.
Da Feng was already panicked and had no idea: "Why did father come suddenly?"
Shen Mao took a deep breath: "My father-in-law must have come to discuss countermeasures with us. Sanlang and Shilang, you two go back first."
Shen Jia was about to nod when Shen You's voice sounded in his ears: "This matter is closely related to me, I want to stay."
Shen Mao felt a headache and couldn't care about the two of them anymore. He and Da Feng hurried out to greet them. After a while, Feng Shilang entered the inner hall.
…
Everyone was full of worries, and they were neither in the mood to say hello nor in the mood to beat around the bush.
When Feng Shilang sat down, Shen Mao immediately whispered: "My father-in-law came here so late, it must be for Shaojun and Silang."
Feng Shilang responded helplessly: "Exactly."
Then, he looked at Shen You and said, "Silang, I made the decision to arrange the marriage between you and Shaojun that day. Today, I can't help you anymore. The engagement between the two of you is hereby terminated."
Shen Mao and Feng were both shocked.
Shen Jia's expression also changed.
It turned out that Feng Shilang came in person to terminate the engagement.
"Fortunately, you only made a verbal engagement that day, and only the Feng family and the Shen family knew about it." Feng Shilang sighed again, feeling heartbroken: "Today's cancellation of the engagement will have no impact on Shiro. After a year or two, Shiro Now that you are successful, let’s find another good marriage!”
"father in law!"
"Father!"
"Grandpa!"
Three exclamations failed to affect the firm Feng Shilang: "Don't say anything. I have made up my mind!"
"Silang is so outstanding. Working as an errand for His Highness Prince Yan will definitely have a good future in the future. Princess Qin opened her mouth and said that no matter whether the marriage is successful or not, she cannot implicate the Shen family, let alone Silang."
"It was me who made the decision to break off the engagement today. Even if Princess Qin knew about the engagement, she couldn't blame Shiro."
Shen You sneered in his heart.
What a "responsible" Minister Feng!
If he hadn't heard about Feng Shilang's true face from Feng Shaojun, I'm afraid he would have been moved to tears by now.
Shen Mao and Da Feng both looked moved.
Shilang Feng's opening his mouth can be regarded as resolving the situation for the Shen family.
Since the Feng family took the initiative to break off the engagement, the Shen family does not need to have a reputation of regretting their marriage.
"Thank you, father-in-law." Shen Mao cupped his hands gratefully.
It would be best for the Shen family to get out of this muddy water as soon as possible.
Mrs. Da Feng wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and choked with sobs: "My father took the initiative to cancel the engagement, which solved our dilemma. But what should I do, young master? Is it really possible to marry into Prince Qin's palace?"
Shen Jia also said gloomily: "Does my grandfather want to agree to the marriage and marry Shaojun's cousin to the small county prince for happiness?"
Feng Shilang sighed: "I will deal with it first and try my best to delay it."
Shen Jia's mood became more and more depressed, but she didn't know what to say.
At this time, Shen You opened his mouth: "I gave the jade pendant to Shaojun's cousin. The engagement will be considered canceled when she returns the jade pendant to me. Otherwise, no one can cancel this marriage."
Feng Shilang: "..."
Feng Shilang was choked to the point of being speechless, and he was secretly angry. This Shen You was so ignorant!
Shen Mao and Da Feng were about to say something when Shen You said again: "We have to get up early tomorrow to go to Prince Yan's Mansion. Third brother and I will go back first."
After saying that, he walked away.
Shen Jia realized it later and followed him blankly.
After following Zhichuntang, Shen Jia recovered from the shock and grabbed Shen You's arm: "Fourth brother, are you really not going to break off the engagement?"
Shen You glanced at Shen Jia.
Shen Jia is worthy of being the good brother who grew up with Shen You. This light glance immediately revealed a thousand words.
"Yiyi! You are indeed my good brother!" Shen Jia was immediately excited and patted Shen You on the shoulder: "How can you be cowardly at this time and not break off the engagement!"
"I want to see how Princess Qin has the nerve to snatch the Shen family's daughter-in-law!"
Shen You said nothing.
He entered the inner room and took out a pale green mallard purse from under his pillow.
This is the "engagement token" given to him by Feng Shaojun.
These days, he kept it under his pillow. At this time, he stuffed the purse into the secret pocket in his sleeve.
