Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 55 What do you think of Xiuzhi?

Shen Jiasui slowly lowered his body and leaned against the back wall, and it took him a long time to recover.

The deceased son Jiang Xun?

Jiang Xun is dead?

Then who was Jiang Xun that she saw?

From inside the window, the crying and sobbing never stopped. Just by listening to it, one could feel that Lady Anyang was heartbroken.

Shen Jiasui believed that no mother in the world would set up a memorial tablet to curse her own child in this way, which showed that there must be something fishy going on.

At this moment, she couldn't help but recall what her brother Heng and cousin Ji had said at the gate of the Imperial College:

"It is said that Lord Jiang used to be... a fool."

Is this where the problem lies?

Shen Jiasui was racking his brains, so he turned around again and confirmed that there was no one else in the reception hall except the wife of the Anyang Earl and the attending nanny.

She watched for a long time, but no one came, so she left with a heart full of suspicion.

Now it seems that there is indeed something wrong with the Lady of Anyang. If she was used by someone and involved in the witchcraft case, Shen Jiasui thinks it is not impossible.

I wonder if Jiang Xun remembered her instructions that day and paid close attention to the movements of the people around him.

While Shen Jiasui was thinking, he rushed to meet Baiji.

Baiji waited obediently in the pavilion. When he saw Shen Jiasui returning, he immediately went forward to greet him.

"Miss, you've been gone for a long time. Are you okay?"

Shen Jiasui shook his head, hiding his worry, "Don't worry, it's okay."

Seeing that Shen Jiasui was safe and sound, Baiji breathed a sigh of relief, but soon his face turned awkward again, and hesitantly said:

"Miss, just now...I saw Master Jiang."

Shen Jiasui turned his head when he heard this, and Bai Ji immediately explained, "I saw Lord Jiang from a distance and quickly hid behind a pillar. Lord Jiang might not have seen me."

"Besides, I only met Lord Jiang once when I accompanied the young lady to the Imperial College that day. I don't think Lord Jiang would recognize me."

Seeing Baiji's nervous expression, Shen Jiasui raised his hand, patted her shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, he definitely didn't see you."

Although Shen Jiasui comforted Baiji in this way, he was certain in his heart that Jiang Xun must have recognized Baiji.

I reminded him a few days ago at Prince Rong's Mansion, and today I followed the Lady of Anyang to the Jokhang Temple. With Jiang Xun's intelligence, I'm afraid he has already guessed something.

In that case——

"Baiji, which direction did Lord Jiang go just now?" Shen Jiasui asked.

Baiji pointed to the front right, and when he saw Shen Jiasui walking away, he couldn't help but look strange and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Shen Jiasui noticed Baiji's strange behavior and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Baiji squeezed her hands and said anxiously, "Miss, I just saw a big slap mark on Lord Jiang's face. Could it be... you hit him?"

Shen Jiasui: “…”

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Following the direction pointed by Baiji, we arrived at the Forest of Steles of Jokhang Temple.

Shen Jiasui looked up and saw hundreds of stone tablets standing quietly, some tall and majestic, some small and exquisite, and there was no end in sight.

"Miss."

Baiji subconsciously lowered his voice and pointed towards a pavilion in the stele forest.

Shen Jiasui turned his head and saw from afar an old man writing furiously at his desk.

She signaled Baiji to be quiet, and then took her and walked in quietly.

Shen Jiasui had no intention of disturbing the old man, but when he approached the pavilion, the old man seemed to have eyes on his back and asked:

"But are there guests?"

Shen Jiasui stopped and looked around to confirm that the old man was talking to them. Then he walked around and bowed politely.

"I'm just passing by here, please forgive me if I disturbed you, sir."

The old man raised his head from the desk. Although his temples were gray, he was in good spirits. The moment he saw Shen Jiansui, his eyes lit up.

A few days ago, when Beifeng escorted Xiuzhi to Lin's mansion, he also mysteriously "tipped off" him, saying that Xiuzhi had rescued a girl in Prince Rong's mansion!

What a coincidence, two days ago, Prince Rong came to look for him.

Perhaps knowing that the Anyang Marquis' Mansion was unreliable, he came to him and asked Xiuzhi whether he was interested in getting married now, and the girl he mentioned was none other than Miss Shen!

He was overjoyed when he heard that.

After meeting Miss Shen at the gate of the Imperial College that day, he felt that this younger generation was really likable.

Seeing the old man looking at her and laughing, Shen Jiasui felt strange and was about to bow and say goodbye.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the old man took the initiative to speak: "Miss, are you here to look for Xiuzhi?"

"Straighten it?"

Shen Jiasui didn't react for a moment.

The old man curled his lips and explained, "Xiuzhi is Jiang Xun. He just told me that Miss Shen might come looking for him."

Shen Jiasui then realized that Xiuzhi was Jiang Xun's pen name, so the person in front of him should be...

"Junior Shen Jiasui greets Elder Lin."

"Hey, hey, hey, no need to be so polite. Come on, come on, sit down."

Old Lin waved to Shen Jiasui and pointed to the cushion opposite. His face was full of smiles, which made people feel close to him.

Mr. Lin was a highly respected man, and he was also Jiang Xun's teacher, so Shen Jiasui let down his guard and sat down as he was told.

Seeing this, Mr. Lin's smile deepened. He stroked the rice paper on the table and said, "Xiuzhi originally wanted to wait for you here."

Shen Jiasui raised his head upon hearing this and saw Mr. Lin patting his own cheek.

"But his face is already swollen beyond recognition. If he stays any longer, it will be a disgrace to me."

"So I told him to apply some cold compress first. If Miss Shen doesn't mind, you can sit with me for a while."

That kid just refused to leave.

He really doesn't understand girls' thoughts at all. How could he let Miss Shen see him in such an ugly state?

When Shen Jiasui heard Mr. Lin call himself "old man" and his attitude was easy-going and friendly, she felt that he was very different from the famous imperial teacher she had imagined.

"It is an honor for the younger generation to sit with Mr. Lin."

Shen Jiasui didn't dare to be arrogant and responded politely.

At this moment, Mr. Lin suddenly looked around cautiously. Seeing that no one was around, he lowered his voice and asked curiously:

"Miss Shen, what do you think of Xiuzhi?"

Shen Jiasui didn't understand what Lin Lao meant for a moment. After a moment's hesitation, he said truthfully, "Lord Jiang is upright and honest. He is willing to speak up for the people. He is a good official."

"That's it?"

Mr. Lin looked a little disappointed.

Shen Jiasui thought he hadn't praised enough. After all, Jiang Xun was Master Lin's only disciple. He quickly added:

"I heard that Master Jiang is very talented and knowledgeable. He is indeed worthy of being your disciple."

"No more?" The disappointment on Mr. Lin's face became more and more obvious.

Shen Jiasui was obviously panicked, "Then...then..."

"teacher."

Jiang Xun's voice suddenly sounded at this moment, startling Old Lin.

He turned his head and saw Jiang Xun looking at him with displeasure.

Seeing this, Mr. Lin felt guilty at first, and then snorted.

Humph, you don’t know how to appreciate a good person!

When he turned around and looked at Shen Jiasui again, he had a gentle smile on his face again.