Happy Spring Every Year

General Dingguo’s Mansion, main courtyard.

"Are you serious, my husband?"

Ji Wan widened her eyes in disbelief.

After Shen Zhengsheng returned home from court today, he suddenly pulled Ji Wan into the inner room in a mysterious manner.

Ji Wan thought her husband suddenly wanted to be intimate with her, and was about to refuse by saying "we already have two children", but she didn't expect Shen Zhengsheng to say something shocking.

Prince Rong actually came to ask whether they liked Jiang Xun from the Anyang Earl's Mansion.

"How dare I lie to Madam? Prince Rong even hinted that this was the Crown Princess's intention." Shen Zhengsheng said in a low voice.

When Ji Wan heard this, she suddenly came to her senses.

Isn’t this the fruit that was planted on the day of the flower viewing banquet?

When Shen Jiasui's lifelong event was mentioned, Ji Wan immediately straightened her expression, "My husband, this matter needs to be carefully considered. Although I am a woman, I also know that the relationship between the emperor's grandson and His Royal Highness Prince Rui is probably..."

"If Sui Sui really chooses Jiang Xun, even if our Shen family wants to stay out of it, I'm afraid others will regard us as the emperor's grandson's side."

"Besides, this matter depends on Sui Sui's intention."

Shen Zhengsheng had the same consideration in his mind. In his eyes, Jiang Xun was not a perfect match for her, but...

"Madam, you may not know this, but it's such a coincidence that Sui Sui ordered his men to check for news about the wife of the Marquis of Anyang a few days ago."

Ji Wan was shocked when she heard this, "What do you mean by this, my husband? Could it be that Sui Sui... has intentions?"

Speaking of this, Ji Wan couldn't help but feel puzzled.

She had also met Jiang Xun on the day of the flower viewing banquet. He was indeed a handsome man, a rare talent, especially since he was the one who saved Sui Sui and helped to conceal her identity.

Could it be that Suisui has fallen in love with Jiang Xun from then on?

"Husband, how about...I go ask Sui Sui!"

Ji Wan was also an impetuous person, so she walked out immediately.

Seeing this, Shen Zhengsheng hurriedly pulled Ji Wan back and said softly:

"Madam, don't worry. We just broke off the engagement with the Lu family. Although Sui Sui said that she no longer has any feelings for Lu Yunzheng because of the dream, she is still hurt."

"Didn't Suisui ask someone to find out about the Anyang Marquis' wife? Let's see what Suisui is going to do. If Suisui is really interested..."

At this point, Shen Zhengsheng's face flashed with hesitation, but he quickly became resolute, "If Suisui is really interested, we can endure any hardship but not let the child suffer. Let's just help Suisui."

Ji Wan's heart softened when she heard this, and she nodded in agreement.

"My husband is the most thoughtful one. I will listen to him. We will put Sui Sui's thoughts first in everything."

Shen Jiasui had no idea that his parents had made a huge mistake. He just wanted to go to the Jokhang Temple on the fifteenth day to check, hoping that he could find some clues to the witchcraft case and nip this disaster in the bud.

......

Two days passed like this, and Shen Jiasui suddenly received an unexpected letter, which was sent by Concubine Zhou from the Lu Mansion.

The last cooperation was very pleasant, and Shen Jiasui still remembered the kindness of Aunt Zhou. Knowing that she had sent another letter this time, he couldn't help but feel excited.

"Baiji, the messenger hasn't left yet, right?"

Baiji hurriedly replied, "Miss, he's still here. It's a servant waiting outside the side door. He was told by the other end not to leave until he gets a reply."

Shen Jiasui immediately understood what was going on.

It seems that it was not just her. Aunt Zhou also thought that they could form a long-term alliance, so she even arranged the way to deliver the letter.

Shen Jiasui immediately took the letter and opened it, and was surprised by the extremely beautiful handwriting.

It turned out that the last time Mrs. Lu returned home from Lu Yunzheng's villa, she was extremely depressed and listless.

Not only did she not find fault with Aunt Zhou for several days, she also hid in the main courtyard and did not go out. It was obvious that she was really hurt by Lu Yunzheng.

Perhaps because of the repeated counseling and consolation from those around her, and the fact that the fifteenth day of the lunar month was approaching, Mrs. Lu decided to go to the Jokhang Temple to burn incense and relax at the same time.

Aunt Zhou mentioned in the letter that Lu Yunzheng was very likely to go to the Jokhang Temple to look for Madam Lu that day.

Because he left the house in a hurry and did not take any money with him. Now he has rented a courtyard and is supporting Gu Xizhi. What does he need money for food, clothing, silk and rouge?

Aunt Zhou herself had lived a hard life, and it was not until she met General Lu that she began to live a life without worries about food and clothing, so she quickly considered this aspect.

After Shen Jiasui put the letter down, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: What a coincidence, she happened to be going to the Jokhang Temple on the fifteenth day.

It seems that she is bound to meet Lu Yunzheng?

Thinking of this, a gleam of light flashed quietly in Shen Jiasui's eyes.

Bai Ji went out with Shen Jiansui's reply letter. She couldn't understand why her young lady valued Concubine Zhou of the Lu family so much.

If we talk about the interaction between the young lady and Aunt Zhou, they have only met a few times when they went to the Lu Mansion before, right?

Baiji couldn't figure it out, so he decided not to dwell on it. After all, it was right to listen to the young lady!

......

Soon, the day of October 15th arrived.

The weather is clear and the air is fresh, so it's a good time to travel.

Shen Jiasui came to the main courtyard early in the morning to pay his respects to Ji Wan, and mentioned his plan to go to the Jokhang Temple today.

Ji Wan's eyes flashed when she heard this. She looked Shen Jiasui up and down, then said with a smile:

"If you're going out to play, you should dress up nicely. How can you just tie your hair up like this?"

"Don't you still have three sets of autumn clothes from the new ones you made? Mommy will pick one for you and put your hair in a bun. It will definitely look great!"

Shen Jiasui tilted his head slightly in confusion when he heard this. Why would he wear gorgeous clothes to go to the temple?

Ji Wan didn't allow Shen Jiasui to refuse at all. She pulled her into the inner room and ordered Bai Ji to bring the three sets of autumn clothes.

Seeing his mother busying around, Shen Jiasui thought about it and finally swallowed his words of refusal.

I still remember that when I visited my mother in prison in my previous life, she had become much more haggard. She smiled when she saw her, and tears welled up on her eyelashes.

"Sui Sui, can mother comb your hair again?"

At that time, because she had already been married, she had her hair combed like a woman. Upon hearing this, she let her hair down with tears in her eyes.

Prisoners are not allowed to keep anything private, so where could they find a comb? Ji Wan rubbed her hands on her collar again and again, until her palms and backs turned red. Then she smiled and said,

"Come, my hands are dirty now, let me comb Sui Sui's hair."

Shen Jiasui still remembers the feeling of her mother's fingers running through her hair...

Seeing that Shen Jiasui was letting her do whatever she wanted, Ji Wan couldn't help feeling guilty.

In the past few days, she sent people to inquire about the Anyang Marquis's Mansion and learned that the family seemed to be not quite right, which made her feel a little unhappy.

Fortunately, Jiang Xun is a promising man. When he gets married in the future, it won't be difficult for him to move out and live on his own.

At that time, she and her husband would buy a big house for the couple, near General Dingguo's Mansion, so that it would be convenient for them to go home every year.

Ji Wan had already thought so far ahead, and she also remembered that Shen Jiasui was going to meet her future mother-in-law today. Even if that mother-in-law was unreliable, Suisui could not lose, and she had to dress up beautifully.

The mother and daughter, you think about yours and I think about mine, one works hard and the other cooperates, and we really got it done.

Shen Jiasui looked at himself in the mirror: "......"

"Mom, would it be too...?"

"No, no, go ahead and have some fun."

Ji Wan smiled brightly and urged Shen Jiasui out the door.