The leisurely days always passed quickly. Shen Xingwan was either taking care of his own property, or going out for horse racing and hiking with Fu Jingchao in his free time. It was like this at the end of May.
Shen Qingran's wedding is getting closer and closer, and she doesn't go out much anymore. She is embroidering wedding dresses in the yard and sorting out her dowry.
The sisters in the Shen family often accompany her, and everyone cherishes the time spent together in the boudoir.
On this day, Banxia hurriedly came in and asked, "Where is the lady?"
"Did something happen that made you so anxious in the study room?" Cai Qing responded.
Ban Xia straightened her clothes and calmed down her expression, then opened the door and walked in. Shen Xingwan was writing something in front of the desk. When he heard the movement, he raised his head and glanced at her, "You're back so early?"
Banxia reported back, "Miss, a girl came to the shop today. She said she wanted to meet the owner of the shop, and she even had a token in her hand."
As Shen Xingwan's eldest maid, Banxia naturally recognized the bracelet she was holding. It was made according to the pattern that Shen Xingwan had drawn personally. It could be said to be unique.
Shen Xingwan suddenly stood up and asked, "Where is he?"
"She left her address. I checked and it was an inn in the city." Banxia said.
Shen Xingwan has a special status, so naturally not everyone can see her easily.
Shen Xingwan told Bai Ling, "An old friend is here. You personally bring her to the house."
Bai Ling said happily, "I will go immediately."
Shen Xingwan ordered people to prepare a rich dinner and wait in the yard.
Banxia asked curiously, "Is this a friend that the young lady met outside?"
"Yes." Shen Xingwan said absently.
When the sky dimmed and the lanterns in the mansion first came on, Bai Ling finally led the people into the courtyard.
Lin Zhiyu was dressed in bright yellow clothes, followed by two servants.
Shen Xingwan looked at her carefully. She was taller and her energy was very good.
"I'm here to find you." Lin Zhiyu said cheerfully.
"I thought you wanted to travel first and then come here." Shen Xingwan raised his eyebrows.
She really didn't expect Lin Zhiyu to come so quickly. She thought she would see all the beautiful mountains and rivers first.
Lin Zhiyu took off his cloak and handed it to the maid, then sat down unceremoniously, "I heard the news about the Ninth Princess, and I felt sad for a while. I couldn't bear to worry about you, so I planned to come over and have a look."
Lin Zhiyu didn't know many people, but Shen Xingwan was a confidant and friend, and he had an extraordinary status in her heart.
"Since you're here, it's time to have fun. There are many fun places in Yannan." Shen Xing arrived late.
After the two finished eating, they sat aside and talked. Banxia and Bai Ling went to clean up the room and asked Lin Zhiyu to sit down.
Lin Zhiyu softly told her what he had seen along the way, "Although the regent has been defeated, there are other rebels who have proclaimed themselves king, and Xiling is still in turmoil."
Along the way, they met many displaced people. It was the people at the bottom who suffered from the country's turmoil.
"Stay in Yannan for a while. I'll introduce you to a few friends. Maybe you will have new ideas." Shen Xingwan said.
Lin Zhiyu settled down like this, and Shen Xingwan took her out to play and introduced her to Shen Qingran.
Lin Zhiyu's face smiled more and more, and he felt a sense of belonging here.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day to add makeup to Shen Qingran, and the courtyard became lively early in the morning.
All the elders and younger sisters of the Shen family have arrived, including some who are married.
Shen Qingran also had a smile on her face. Lunch was placed directly in the yard, and the sisters said a few more private words.
"Our Shen family has always been about helping each other, and it's natural for our generation to do the same." The eldest girl of the Shen family said first.
"This is natural. The Shen family will always be your support and natal family." Shen Xingwan said.
The Shen family has always had a good family tradition. These girls have their own personalities, whether they are lively, bold, or arrogant, but they are always clear and knowledgeable when it comes to major issues.
The daughters of the Shen family have always been raised like men. They also learn strategies, art of war, and history to understand world affairs.
Miss Shen San glanced at Shen Xingwan and said, "I gave birth to a daughter. My family is delicate, beautiful and lovely. I hope to wait until a world that is more tolerant to women in my lifetime."
Suddenly, the sisters all looked at Shen Xingwan, she was the one most likely to achieve all this.
Shen Xingwan raised his eyes, "It is said that heroes emerge from troubled times. This is an era for good men, and naturally it is also our era. We have our own mission, and I shall live up to the trust entrusted to me."
"We have received the best education since childhood, so naturally we have to bear more."
"I hope that women all over the world can be free to study, do business, and do what they want to do."
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By the end of the drinking, everyone was drunk and each was helped back to the room by the maid. Shen Xingwan still remained somewhat sober.
Shen Xingwan stayed until the end and gave Shen Qingran a small box, "This is for you."
"Dowry?" Shen Qingran asked, "Didn't you give it just now?"
During the day, Shen Xingwan had already followed everyone's lead.
"I gave this to you privately," Shen Xingwan said.
Shen Qingran opened the box, and inside were the title deeds of several shops.
"This is too expensive." Shen Qingran postponed.
Shen Xingwan smiled and said, "Sisters are rare. Compared with this friendship, these are just external possessions that are not valuable."
"Then I will accept it. I am planning to prepare a girls' school, and the proceeds will be used for girls' schools." Shen Qingran quickly made a plan.
"Be happy." Shen Xingwan sent her most sincere blessings.
"Yes." Shen Qingran said firmly. She was confident in taking control of her own life and living her own life well.
It was late at night, and Shen Xingwan said goodbye and left.
On a sunny day in June, Shen Qingran got married and the Shen family held a grand banquet.
As Shen Qingran got married, Shen Xingwan felt a lot of loneliness around him. Although there was only one person missing, the Shen family seemed to be empty.
Fortunately, Lin Zhiyu was by his side, and the two of them traveled together.
The eldest lady teased, "Now that Qingran is married, it's your turn."
Shen Xingwan was stunned, not realizing it at all. It turned out that it was time to talk about marriage, and it had been ten years since she came into this world.
"The prince should be able to come to propose marriage soon." The eldest lady said.
It's been many years since the two of them settled their relationship, and now it's time to talk about marriage. People outside are watching.
"Time flies so fast. Fortunately, life in the boudoir is leisurely and comfortable." Shen Xingwan felt sad.
After the eldest lady left, Lin Zhiyu said funnyly, "You don't seem to want to get married."
Shen Xingwan lamented, "Marriage is a grave, of course I don't dare to step into it easily."
"Grave, this is really interesting. It's the first time I've heard of it." Lin Zhiyu chuckled.
★Excessive chapter, more daily life, countdown to completion.
