No One But Her
No one else but her
Yes, Ji Pei was dead.
Yes, Ji Pei was dead.
Shen Zhangqin was startled when he heard this, a trace of regret flashing across his gentle eyes.
He said in a low voice, "Old friends are dying, old friends miss."
Ji Wanxin added, "Old friends don't care for new favors. Although it is stubborn, I hope Young Master understands."
Shen Zhangqin smiled bitterly.
"Understood!"
To put it bluntly, Ji Wanxin had no feelings for him at all.
The two didn't talk for long before Ji Wanxin's body couldn't take the cold wind and her coughing worsened. She left with her maid's support.
Shen Zhangqin sat in the pavilion for a while before heading to the front hall of the General's Estate.
By this time, Minister Shen and Ji Li were almost done with their conversation and left the estate after Shen Zhangqin returned.
After the Shen family members boarded their carriages and left, Ji Li's eyes darkened. His originally amiable smile gradually tightened as he muttered to himself, "Don't worry.
"Old fox!"
The uncouth Ji Huan didn't understand.
"Big Brother, did you say that Minister Shen is an old fox?"
"Who else?"
"Why?"
Ji Li snorted, turning to enter the estate. Ji Huan hurried to catch up, waiting for his reply.
Ji Li said, "Can't you tell that Minister Shen isn't satisfied with Wanxin?"
Really?
Probably not …
Ji Huan paused, quickening his steps until he was beside Ji Li. He tilted his head to look at him, "That can't be. Wanxin is so lovable, how could Minister Shen not like her? Madame Shen seems to be very satisfied, praising her from time to time. "
Indeed, Madame Shen quite liked Wanxin's mild and gentle personality.
Throughout the entire process, she was full of praise for her future daughter-in-law.
Ji Li was no fool. He stopped in his tracks and tilted his body to face Ji Huan.
She looked at him with a 'how can I have such a foolish younger brother' expression and said, "Wan Xin's body is weak and is different from ordinary girls. That Shen Minister Shen is most concerned about face and if in the future Wan Xin marries into the Shen family and cannot bear children for the Shen family, what do you think Shen Minister Shen would think?"
"What do you mean by that?" Ji Huan exploded, "Could it be that Minister Shen wants to break off the engagement?"
"That's not very likely. After all, our Ji family is not so easily bullied. Minister Shen, that old fox, will not fight us head-on. Otherwise, he will be the one to suffer." Ji Li said calmly.
But Ji Huan's temper was not as good!
You dare to look down on my sister? My Soaring Scarlet Sword is not something to be trifled with.
He roared angrily, "Who does Minister Shen think he is? Wasn't he just a first-rank official? That Shen Zhangqin wasn't a good person either. He only had a good-looking face. How was he smarter than others? What do you mean by relying on your own abilities? If it wasn't for his father being a minister, how could he have gotten the position of an assistant minister? A house full of trash. "
Pooh!
Brother, you are a great general with iron bones. When you scold people, you do have some courage!
As he cursed, his spittle flew everywhere.
Ji Li wiped his face with his hand and frowned, reminding him, "Listen up, it's fine if you say this in front of me, but don't go around saying it, lest you attract unnecessary trouble."
"What trouble will there be? Does that Minister Shen dare to throw his face at us? "
"Ji Huan, walls have ears. Some words can be said between us, but if it reaches His Majesty's ears, it will be hard to explain."
"I know!"
"It's best if he really knows."
Ji Li rolled his eyes at Ji Huan in disdain and left.
Ji Huan was left to sulk …
On the other side, inside the carriage.
Shen Zhangqin sat in front of the carriage's curtains. He reached out to pull them aside, his eyes looking outside without saying a word.
Minister Shen's face was cold, but his heart was unhappy.
But Madame Shen was different. Her face was full of smiles as she asked her son, "Zhangqin ah, how is it? Are you satisfied with Wanxin? "
"…"
"That child is natural and unrestrained, gentle and graceful. It's good to have her marry into our Shen family. In the future, you two …"
Before he could finish his sentence, Minister Shen growled, "This marriage has to be annulled."
There was no room for discussion!
Madame Shen was shocked.
She said, "Master, what are you saying?"
Minister Shen replied seriously, "That Second Miss Ji is just a pot of medicine. Our Shen family doesn't want a daughter-in-law like her."
Logically speaking, Shen Zhangqin should have gone along with it. After all, he had promised Ji Wanxin that he would annul this marriage.
But …
"Father, Miss Ji's health isn't too bad. She's just a little weaker than the average girl. I think she's fine, and she's different from other girls. Mother is right, Miss Ji is natural and unrestrained. She's really likable."
All praise and satisfaction!
Hearing his son's words, Minister Shen was even more displeased.
"What's so good about that girl?"
He questioned.
"She's good in every way!" Shen Zhangqin retorted.
Sometimes, love at first sight was unimaginable!
Minister Shen glared at his son with a huff, slapping his thigh. "Useless thing."
"In short, Zhangqin will not marry anyone other than Miss Ji."
"Say that again!"
He tried his best to suppress his anger.
Madame Shen hurriedly pulled Minister Shen over to smooth things over.
"Old Master, if Zhangqin likes her, then let him be. Moreover, you know how powerful the Ji family is. If our Shen family can become in-laws with the Ji family, our days in the future will be much more convenient."
"Our Shen family doesn't need the Ji family's backing!"
"Old Master …"
"Don't say anymore. In a few days, I will make a trip to Jinjiang. At that time, I'll take a look at that Third Miss Ji. There's no need to annul this marriage. She's a Ji family girl anyway."
Madame Shen was worried. "I heard that Third Miss Ji's mother is a prostitute. She doesn't seem to have much status in the Ji family. Although Second Miss Ji is a concubine's daughter, her brother is Ji Huan, the Changlin General appointed by His Majesty. If you want to change your candidate, you might as well choose First Miss Ji."
"Nonsense!" Minister Shen rebuked coldly. "How can someone who doesn't even have the qualifications to participate in the Crown Prince's consort selection be my daughter-in-law? You saw for yourself just now how crafty your daughter is. "
That's right!
Such a crafty girl doesn't even have the qualifications to enter the Shen family's outer circle!
Shen Zhangqin frowned as he listened to his father and mother's words.
After Minister Shen had calmed down, he spoke.
"Father, Zhangqin has made his intentions clear. In any case, he won't marry anyone but her."
How stubborn!
Minister Shen's eyes almost turned green with anger.
He gritted his teeth and scolded, "How did I raise such a useless son?!"
Both father and son had similar temperaments. Neither was willing to compromise.
Madame Shen sighed. She couldn't help either of them.
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