Given Gu Xinian's dislike for Shen Changan, it was inevitable to speak out against him at this time.
"There is no need to worry about this matter." Gu Xinian restrained his smile and said calmly: "Yu'er is still young at heart. It won't be too late to stay for a few more years before leaving the cabinet. As for delaying the marriage, there is no need to worry. If Shen If Chang'an has this intention, it won't care if it waits for a few more years."
"That's not what you said." When it comes to this issue, Ye Qinglan usually holds the opposite opinion to Gu Xinian: "Even if Shen Changan doesn't mind waiting a few more years, we can't let sister Xiyu become an old girl before getting married. ! Now that the marriage has been decided and established, we can get married anytime. Even for the sake of Sister Xiyu’s reputation, we shouldn’t delay it any longer."
The person involved, Gu Xiyu, was deeply convinced and nodded in agreement.
Gu Xinian glanced at Gu Xiyu, who suddenly paused in her nodding and lowered her head obediently.
Gu Xinian then withdrew his gaze and continued on the topic: "Whether Shen Changan is a good match for Yu'er depends on his future performance. In short, there is no need to rush to make a marriage decision now."
After all, I just don’t want to betroth my precious sister to Shen Changan happily and deliberately delay it! In fact, everyone present knows very well that although Gu Xiyu and Shen Changan have very different temperaments, they are two different people. Love each other. If Gu Xiyu doesn't marry Shen Changan, who else will she marry?
According to Ye Qinglan's past temperament, she would definitely have a tit-for-tat argument with Gu Xinian at this time. However, the couple's life for more than half a year has made the two people's temperaments more harmonious. At the moment when their eyes met, there was a tacit understanding. If there are any differences regarding the decision, it is better to "resolve" them in private time...
Mrs. Zheng pondered for a moment and said: "Marriage is not a trivial matter after all. Logically speaking, General Shen is not in the capital, so it is really inconvenient for the engagement to be carried out. However, there are exceptions to everything. It is not convenient for our wife to take the initiative, but Find an opportunity to privately hint to Shen Changan and ask him to go to the official media to propose marriage!"
As soon as this statement came out, the three people had completely different reactions.
Gu Xiyu's pretty face shone. Ye Qinglan had a smile on her face, but Gu Xinian's face suddenly darkened, and he objected without thinking: "Mother, we should consider this matter in the long run..."
"Xinian," Mrs. Zheng interrupted Gu Xinian gently but decisively: "I know you have never had a good impression of Shen Changan. To be honest, I don't particularly like him. But Yu'er likes him and is willing to marry him. Judging from his performance, he also likes Yu'er very much. As long as he is good to Yu'er, it is more important than anything else. Our wishes are not as important as Yu'er's happiness. Don't you think so?"
Mrs. Zheng has always been gentle and easy-going, even if she is trying to comfort her, it is like gentle breeze and drizzle. Seeing that Gu Xinian was about to refute, she added a few words lightly: "Your marriage to Qinglan. If I want to object, I may not find it." The reason. However, since you like it so much, I, a mother, can never bear to disappoint you. The same goes for Yu'er now!"
Gu Xinian was speechless.
Gu Xiyu smiled sweetly: "Mom, do you really plan to let me get engaged to him at the end of the year?"
There was a trace of love in Mrs. Zheng's eyes: "Yu'er, tell me, are you really willing to marry him?"
Gu Xiyu nodded without thinking.
Mrs. Zheng smiled slightly: "In that case, leave this matter to your elder brother! Find a time to invite him to your home as a guest, and ask your father to stay with the guest."
The so-called accompanying guests, of course, is just a formality, but in fact, it means being your son-in-law!
Gu Xiyu happily nodded in agreement, without the shyness of a daughter to be married. Gu Xinian did not object, but his face was not very good-looking. Because he was in a bad mood, he was a little restless all day long.
In the afternoon, Shen Changan happened to have someone send him a message quietly. He was invited to go to Yipinlou for a drink in the evening. This was also the code they had agreed upon. As long as there was a message sent back from the border, or There were letters that needed to be sent to General Shen, so they all took advantage of this time to meet.
The duty time had passed, but Gu Xinian did not leave immediately. He had to wait for half an hour more before going to the first-level building. As expected, Shen Changan had already arrived, and judging by his appearance, he had to wait for a long time. .
Shen Changan's concealment skills were never very good. Although he tried his best to cover up the anxiety and impatience in his heart with a smile, his eyes betrayed his true emotions.
Gu Xinian glanced at him, finally feeling calmer, and asked directly: "Has General Shen written again?"
Shen Changan nodded, carefully took out a letter from his arms, and delivered it to Gu Xinian. In order to avoid being noticed, there was not even a signature on the letter.
Business was important, so Gu Xinian quickly opened the letter and read it without saying any nonsense. After reading it, he put the letter paper next to the candlestick and lit it on fire. It burned to ashes before he was completely relieved.
Shen Changan couldn't restrain his curiosity and asked tentatively: "What did my father say in the letter?" The battle reports from the border have not been good, and there is no need to elaborate on the mood in the court. The prince has been reprimanded repeatedly recently. The disgraced man never had a good day. On the contrary, the third prince's faction began to assemble a camp and impeach the prince with great fanfare. A few brave ones even bluntly said that the prince's military governor was unfavorable and needed to be replaced...
Being in the court, Shen Changan was also aware of these things. However, he always felt that there must be something not that simple behind this matter. Not to mention anything else, there were five or six private letters between Gu Xinian and his father. .What was discussed in each of these letters? Why did he even have to keep it in the dark?
As usual, questions like this are bound to have no answers.
Gu Xinian didn't answer but asked: "Are you free the day after tomorrow?"
This sudden question made Shen Changan stunned for a moment, and he subconsciously replied: "The border war has been tense recently, and the Ministry of War is busy recruiting new soldiers. I have to be responsible for recruiting and training these things. The next one or two months will probably be very busy. busy."
"A month or two?" Gu Xinian raised his eyebrows and suddenly smiled. Somehow, that smile made Shen Changan feel something was wrong. Sure enough, Gu Xinian said slowly: "I was originally I plan to invite you to the house as a guest. Since you are so busy, let’s forget about it..."
What? Going to the Duke Dingguo’s Mansion to be a guest? Or did Gu Xinian take the initiative to invite?!
Shen Changan was so excited that he almost bit his tongue: "I'm free, I'm free! I'm free!"
Gu Xinian asked very understandingly: "Are you sure you are really free?"
Shen Changan nodded repeatedly and said, "Of course I am sure. Whether it is noon or evening the day after tomorrow, I will definitely be free!" Although he has not figured out why Gu Xinian suddenly opened his mouth to invite him to be a guest, it is a rare occasion like this. A good thing, only a fool would extrapolate it.
Speaking of which, although they are both in the capital, he has not seen his dear sister Gu for a long time. If he has the opportunity to visit this time, he must find a chance to talk to Gu Xiyu. Even if it is just a sneak peek, it is good!
Shen Changan felt very happy, and his smile couldn't be any brighter.
Such a bright smile fell in Gu Xinian's eyes, but it was a bit annoying. Gu Xinian snorted slightly, and his face suddenly sank: "I have something else to leave first."
His temper is really weird, turning his back is like flipping through a book! Shen Changan muttered to himself, and asked hurriedly at Gu Xinian's back: "Then I'll go there the day after tomorrow morning."
His answer was a bang on the door!
Shen Changan: "..."
Forget it, my brother-in-law has always had a bad temper, so don't take it to heart. Shen Changan comforted himself in his heart, and immediately became excited again when he thought about the trip to Duke Dingguo's mansion the day after tomorrow.
Dear Sister Gu, I’m here!
I won’t mention how difficult the next two nights and one day were.
On this day, Shen Changan took a whole day off. He got up before dawn, had a boxing session, took a shower, changed into a brand new military uniform, and combed his half-length hair neatly. Qi. He took a look at himself in the mirror and realized that the jade trees were looking cool and unrestrained in the wind. He smiled contentedly, and then he got ready to go out excitedly.
Coincidentally, as soon as I got on the horse, the porter's boy came running to report: "Mr. Meng is here."
Shen Changan was stunned, and immediately got off his horse and ordered: "Hurry up and invite Mr. Meng in."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a familiar hearty laughter: "No need to invite, I'm already here."
Shen Changan grinned, turned around, and punched Meng Zijun on the shoulder unceremoniously with his fist: "Good boy, you are now a famous person in the Ministry of Justice. It is not easy to see you on weekdays."
Meng Zijun often runs outside. He is a little darker and thinner, but he is very energetic. He smiled and punched back: "I rarely take one day off a month, so I am not here to see you."
If on a normal day, Meng Zijun rarely came to see him on duty, he would definitely be extremely happy, and he would have ordered people to prepare food and wine. But today, he was anxious to go to Dingguo Duke's Mansion, and he was really not in the mood to talk to Meng Zijun. Chatting, he coughed and said, "I'm very embarrassed today. I have to be a guest at someone's house today, and I really don't have time to spend time with you."
Meng Zijun looked Shen Changan up and down, and saw that he was very energetic, different from his usual casual appearance, and the joy in his eyes could not be concealed. He suddenly realized something in his heart: "You shouldn't be going to your future father-in-law's house, right? !”
Shen Changan smiled so hard that he almost reached his ears: "You guessed it right. It wasn't me who took the initiative to visit you this time. It was my future brother-in-law who invited me to be a guest."
Meng Zijun snorted and asked interestingly: "According to this, isn't there hope for your marriage with your sister Gu?"
Judging from Gu Xinian's character and temper, if he hadn't given in, how could he have taken the initiative to invite Shen Chang'an as a guest? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support. That’s my biggest motivation.)