The Emperor's uncle loves me! My paranoid wife, don't run away

Chapter 411 Shen Li, who is eager to protect his sister

The red carpet stretched from the gate to the main hall, and the joy continued.

The main gate of the Shen Mansion was opened today, and the common people were allowed to enter the mansion to watch the ceremony.

A tent had already been set up in the front yard, and the tables were filled with snacks and fruits. Even the little kids were arranged to sit down and eat dumplings.

The crowd gathered around the most dazzling figure - Luo Mian.

The moment Luo Mian stepped into the Shen Mansion, his steps were steady and calm.

Until I saw her——

His Ning'er.

Shen Runing was wearing plain white home clothes and sitting on a chair.

Her figure was slender and straight, her eyebrows were gentle, and there was a smile that could not be suppressed at the corner of her lips.

Eyes facing each other.

Luo Mian suddenly stopped.

The noisy gongs and drums seemed to silence at that moment.

His eyes were fixed on her, so deep that they seemed to suck her entire soul in.

Shen Runing wanted to say something, but under his fiery gaze, her throat choked slightly, and her face turned red before she could say anything.

Luo Mian walked closer step by step and finally stood in front of Shen Runing.

There were only three feet between the two of them, but their eyes seemed to have traveled across thousands of mountains and rivers.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen had already taken their seats at the main seats, their faces beaming with excitement hidden within them.

Mother Shen was holding a handkerchief in her hand, her eyes were wet, and she kept saying a few words in anger.

"Look, the betrothal gift has just been sent. How can a mother like me start crying?"

Father Shen just patted her hands, his eyebrows and eyes were full of relief.

"Our Ning'er deserves such a blessing."

The moment Luo Mian approached, Shen Runing took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and bowed.

"Father, mother."

The voice is soft and clear, like a spring breeze.

Then, she turned around cautiously and stood beside Luo Mian. There was a hint of shyness in her movements, but her demeanor was more dignified.

Luo Mian then turned to Shen's parents with a respectful look.

"Luo Mian, I have come here today by imperial decree to marry the daughter of the Shen family—Ru Ning."

Then he took out the letter of appointment, held it high, and spoke solemnly in a loud voice.

"The Prince Regent's Palace is seeking a bride, offering thousands of boxes of gold and silver, a betrothal gift worth tens of thousands of taels, and a phoenix seal as a covenant, vowing a lifelong marriage."

"Please ask the Shen family parents——"

He paused slightly, raised his eyes and looked at them again, his voice low and firm.

"Marry Runing to me."

The words "Marry me" carried with them a passion that had been restrained too much.

Shen's mother has wiped away her tears.

Father Shen took the letter of appointment with both hands and laughed out loud.

"Okay! My Shen family——accepted it!"

There was thunderous applause inside and outside the hall.

Shen Runing lowered her eyes, her fingertips tightly twisted the corner of her clothes, and the tips of her ears were so red that they seemed to be dripping with blood.

But Shen Kuo on the side was completely busy.

While reaching out to pull Shen Li's sleeve, he also had to make room to cover his mouth that was about to "explode".

"Keep your voice down—keep your voice down! Look how many people are outside!"

Shen Li's eyes had never been friendly since the moment Luo Mian walked in.

"I whisper? I don't want to whisper! I want him to know that Ning'er has a brother like me! Don't bully Ning'er anymore!"

Shen Kuo staggered as he was dragged by him, and gritted his teeth in a low voice.

"Shen Li! You don't have to worry about this!"

"fart!"

Shen Li glared.

"This is my only precious sister!"

"Even if he, the regent, is more powerful than me, I must teach him a lesson!"

Shen Kuo almost choked to death on a mouthful of tea.

"Are you going to hit him? I think you want to kill him!"

"Can't kill!"

Shen Li interrupted Shen Kuo directly, and acted like an old father protecting his child.

"Ning'er likes him. If I kill him, Ning'er will be sad!!"

Shen Li was about to rush forward, if not for a slender and strong hand beside him gently resting on his shoulder——

Wei Jiuzhao appeared at some point, looking indifferent as he glanced at Shen Li.

"Second brother, if you keep making noise, I'll go to the Wu Mansion and bring Miss Ji over to keep an eye on you!"

Shen Li choked.

"Who is your second brother?"

Then he looked at Shen Kuo, and Shen Kuo spread his hands.

In the end, I could only murmur: "I am really convinced..."

Shen Li...what bad intentions does he have?

He only has this one sister... How can he not worry...

Shen Runing didn't notice that her two brothers were already fighting each other.

She was smiling and holding a cup of fragrant tea. She walked step by step to Mr. and Mrs. Shen and knelt down upright.

The corners of her eyes were red, but her smile was extremely beautiful.

"A daughter offers tea to her parents to thank them for raising her."

"In the past, my daughter was young and ignorant, and she often caused her parents to worry..."

"This bow is to thank my parents for their kindness in raising me; this cup of tea is to wish them a long and healthy life and a thousand generations of happiness."

Mother Shen took the teacup with tears in her eyes, her fingers trembling slightly, her voice choked but full of joy.

"Get up, get up...my dear daughter."

Mr. Shen took it steadily, his eyes slightly red, and nodded heavily.

"Ning'er, your parents hope that you will live a peaceful and happy life."

"That's all..."

Shen Runing replied softly, "Yes."

The eyes of the people behind him also turned red, and they whispered.

"Miss Shen has really grown up..."

Then, Shen Runing stood up, picked up another cup of tea, walked to Luo Mian, bowed gracefully, and presented it with both hands.

"Your servant, Shen Runing—as the daughter of the Shen family, I pay my respects to the Lord of the Palace."

Her voice trembled slightly...

Luo Mian was stunned.

He looked at her without moving for a long time, as if all the wind, snow and past events in those eyes had stopped at this moment.

Then, Luo Mian leaned over, took the cup of tea with both hands, lowered his eyes and spoke softly.

"It's my luck."

The two of them looked at each other...

Shen Li gritted his teeth, his face darkening, and Shen Kuo kept pressing his shoulders.

"Hold on, hold on, hold on! You'll ruin the atmosphere if you make a sound——"

Shen Li whispered.

"Huh! What on earth did Ning'er like about him?"

"He's very fierce on the battlefield!!"

Wei Jiuzhao smiled: "I think - the man is talented and the woman is beautiful, they are a perfect match."

Shen Li.

"……you shut up!"

Shen Runing had just withdrawn his hand when Luo Mian spoke in a low voice.

"I'll toast you the next one."

Shen Runing was slightly startled, but saw that Luo Mian had turned around, steadily picked up two cups of fragrant tea, and walked towards Shen's father and mother who were sitting on the main seat with steady steps.

Everyone knows that Luo Mian, as the regent, has great power and is in an unparalleled position. What's more, the new emperor has directly issued an edict - to rule Tianyan together with the regent.

In terms of his status, he didn't need to offer tea, didn't need to perform formalities, didn't need to...

But he did.

"Boom-"

Before anyone could react, the figure as tall as a pine tree had already knelt on the ground, holding the cup in both hands, respectful as a mountain.

The whole audience fell silent instantly!

The joy stopped, the people held their breath, and the servants of the Shen Mansion were stunned.

Father Shen stood up suddenly, his voice trembling.

"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable!"

Mother Shen waved her hands repeatedly.

"Get up, get up, this is unbearable!"

But Luo Mian did not move, still kneeling, his voice low but sonorous.

"Ning'er was raised by you, and you loved her so much."

"Today, as she has come to propose marriage, I must show respect to her and her parents."

"You are my lifelong benefactors, Luo Mian."

He paused, lowered his head and raised his cup with a solemn expression.

"Luo Mian, I offer tea to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."