If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Shen Sui'an tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

When she was in the Lu family's backyard, she also suffered from sleepless nights. Her best years were quickly fading away like a withered flower.

She thought that breaking off the engagement with Lu Heng was just a matter of a marriage certificate, but she didn't expect it to be a marriage granted by the late emperor.

Although there was no imperial edict, the oral order was also an order.

Twenty years ago, Emperor Ruiwen had no children, so he decided to choose an heir from among his sons and nephews as the crown prince.

Finally, the previous emperor, Emperor Wu, was chosen.

After five years of struggle, the late emperor finally survived the sea of ​​blood.

Her grandfather's health was completely damaged because he blocked a sword for the late emperor. A cold could keep him bedridden for a month.

My grandfather and Duke Lu both had the merit of following the dragon.

Three years ago, my grandfather resigned from his position as Prime Minister due to poor health, and the Shen family's status in the court was no longer as good as before.

But that's a good thing.

The new emperor is a suspicious person. Although he still relies on the Lu family on the surface, he is actually hindering Duke Lu at every turn.

Would he be willing to see the Shen family and the Lu family marry?

Shen Sui'an felt that the new emperor would not do that.

Her father was only the Minister of Rites, a weak and selfish man who only got his official position with the help of his grandfather. The new emperor didn't take him seriously at all.

But my grandfather has many disciples! These are the connections that Lord Lu wants.

Shen Suian sat up straight suddenly. In the darkness, her eyes shone as brightly as obsidian.

She suddenly felt that breaking off the engagement was not that difficult.

However, apart from buying a shop for Song Xiuzhi, Lu Heng has not done anything else crazy for her.

The Lu family is definitely unwilling to cancel the engagement.

Her father would definitely not agree in order to gain support from Duke Lu.

but……

Lu Heng still denies his feelings for Song Xiuzhi, but she can help him see his heart clearly in advance.

In this life, she didn't want to have anything to do with Lu Heng.

That doesn't mean she can sit back and watch the couple get what they want.

She wanted to let the world know how disgusting their deep love was.

With a solution to the problem, Shen Sui'an was finally able to sleep peacefully.

The red sun rises slowly, illuminating the sea of ​​clouds.

Lord Lu and Lu Heng visited the Shen family.

Shen Jianglin and Jiang came to the upper room together.

"Brother Shen, it's all because of my grandson's ignorance. He already knows he was wrong, and he came here today to admit his mistake and apologize to Sui Sui." Duke Lu said to Old Master Shen with a smile.

Lu Heng lowered his head, looking as if he admitted his mistake.

Old Master Shen and Old Madam Shen looked at each other. It seemed that the Lu family was not here to cancel the engagement.

Before they could figure out how to start talking, Jiang couldn't hold it in any longer.

"So, the story about Second Master Lu looking for a wine-selling lady a while ago was fake, and there was no such thing as buying a shop for her and supporting her?"

There was a sinister flash in Lord Lu's eyes, and he secretly criticized Jiang for being ignorant of etiquette. Why did she butt in before her elders even spoke?

"Mrs. Shen, these are just rumors from outside. Don't take them seriously." Duke Lu's tone was a little cold.

Jiang curled her lips, "There's no smoke without fire. It's been spreading outside for so many days, and Mr. Lu has never come to explain to us."

Shen Suian walked to the door and smiled when he heard this.

Her stepmother spoke directly, without any roundabout way of those noble families. Lord Lu must have been so angry that he cursed her in his heart.

Old Master Shen coughed a few times and said in a hoarse voice: "Are you really innocent with that Miss Song?"

Lu Heng's eyes were firm and clear, "Master Shen, I can swear that I have no private relationship with Miss Song."

"Then how can you guarantee that after you marry Suisui in the future you won't take Song as your concubine?" Old Master Shen asked again.

——You must live a clean life in this life. Even if you love each other, you must not let others know. Don’t disgust me.

Shen Suian’s mocking words yesterday seemed to still be ringing in his ears, and Lu Heng’s handsome face gloomed.

"Duke, if the second young master has someone in his heart, our Shen family will not force a marriage that is not meant to be." Old Master Shen said lightly.

Shen Jianglin, who had been silent all this time, widened his eyes. What did this mean?

Am I going to break off the engagement with the Lu family just because of a lowly wine-selling woman?

Lord Lu came to the Shen family with his head down today, and naturally he would not agree to cancel the engagement.

"Brother Shen, this child is young and ignorant. He doesn't know how dangerous the world is. When he sees others in pain, he can't help but want to help." Duke Lu sighed.

"He was wrong in this matter. It is reasonable for Sui Sui to blame him. Let him apologize to Sui Sui."

He could see that Miss Shen Suian liked her grandson, and her proposal to cancel the engagement was just a way of retreating to advance. Now that the Lu family had given her a way out, she should be secretly happy.

Shen Suian's dignified and beautiful figure slowly walked into the hall and bowed gracefully. Her radiant face seemed to make the surroundings brighter.

"Sui Sui, come to grandma." Old Madam Shen waved to her granddaughter.

Lu Heng raised his eyes to look at Shen Sui'an, only to find that she seemed to be more beautiful today.

He had never thought of marrying someone else. Ever since he knew that he was engaged to Shen Suian, he knew that she would be his future wife.

Shen Sui'an is almost perfect. From appearance to manners, she is a model of a lady from a noble family.

She lived like a stereotyped character in a book, so he was attracted by Song Xiuzhi's agility and fun.

"Is Second Young Master Lu here to deliver the letter of withdrawal of engagement?" Shen Suian's eyes moved and his voice was gentle.

Lu Heng's expression froze slightly. He explained awkwardly, "It was my fault yesterday. I didn't know you would wait outside the palace gate for so long..."

Shen Sui'an looked at his jade-like face with mockery in his eyes.

"You don't know that I waited for you for a whole day, but you knew that I went to Chun Bu Wan to look for Miss Song, and you rushed over to protect her in less than two quarters of an hour?"

"Do you think I'll hurt her?"

Lord Lu was unaware of this, and his face suddenly became gloomy.

"I didn't think so, I just don't want you to misunderstand more." Lu Heng frowned, feeling that Shen Suian was too aggressive.

He has already come to apologize, why is she still holding on to this matter?

Shen Sui'an knelt down and bowed to Lord Lu, "Lord, a forced melon is not sweet, and a forced marriage is just an evil fate. The Second Young Master Lu and I are not destined to be together in this life, and I will not force it."

Lu Heng pursed his lips, frowned and stared at Shen Sui'an, trying to see her insincerity from her calm face.

Shen Jianglin stood up angrily, "Nonsense, do you still want to cancel the engagement?"

"Isn't Mr. Lu here to cancel the engagement? I made it clear to him yesterday and the marriage between our two families is over." Shen Sui'an said.

"Marriage is a big deal, how can you just say no to it?" Shen Jianglin was so angry that he glared at Shen Sui'an.

Old Master Shen covered his mouth and coughed, his face turned pale, and Shen Jianglin closed his mouth in disappointment.

"With the old master and the old lady here, my husband, it is not up to you to decide on the marriage." Jiang said in a low voice.

"If you ask me, it's better to break off the engagement, so as to avoid seeing your husband having second thoughts in the future. That would make life very difficult."

Just like her, she didn't want Shen Sui'an to follow in her footsteps.