Happy Spring Every Year

Gu Xizhi couldn't help but look surprised when she heard this.

On several occasions, Lu Yunzheng would say something with great certainty, as if... he had known something long ago.

Such as this time.

"Knowing the difficulty and retreating? Yun Zheng, what do you mean?"

Gu Xizhi asked curiously.

After being frustrated the last time he confessed his rebirth to Mrs. Lu, Lu Yunzheng has decided to keep this matter buried in his heart forever and will not even reveal a word to Gu Xizhi.

He didn't want to use this incident to test the people around him again, so as not to be disappointed again.

So he shook his head and said vaguely, "I heard some rumors from others, but it's not confirmed yet. Let's talk about it when the time comes."

He had just heard that Shen Jiasui was going to marry someone else, and in his confusion he had forgotten one important thing.

Jiang Xun's lifelong event.

In his previous life, until he returned to Beijing in triumph, he had not heard that Jiang Xun had started a family, so he did not think of it at the first time.

But Jing Xizhi's question just now reminded him that Jiang Xun would have a marriage to discuss at the end of this year.

Although he didn't know how Jiang Xun rejected this marriage in his previous life, this time, regardless of whether the marriage was successful or not, Shen Jiasui backed off because of the difficulty.

After all, the one who fell in love with Jiang Xun was a first-class noble lady!

Gu Xizhi saw that Lu Yunzheng was trying to evade the issue and couldn't help but frown, but soon relaxed.

What Lu Yunzheng said tonight was enough for her to pass on to that person.

At this time, Lu Yunzheng came back to his senses and mentioned that he had mistakenly returned to the general's mansion. He couldn't help but ask about the last conversation between Gu Xizhi and his mother at the Jokhang Temple.

"Xizhi, what exactly did you say last time? Mother is willing to send me money recently, but it's all thanks to you who interceded."

Gu Xizhi smiled upon hearing this, "I just came up with some small plans to relieve Madam's worries. It's been a while now, and I think Madam will soon get what she wanted."

"Yun Zheng, if the Madam asks for you to return to the General's Mansion, you should submit to General Lu."

"Just think of it as for our future, okay?"

Gu Xizhi raised her head and her smile was like the spring breeze in March.

When Lu Yunzheng heard this, he felt endless pity in his heart, "Xizhi, if you do this, you will also be wronged."

Gu Xizhi shook her head and said in a dependent tone, "Yun Zheng, I'm not afraid as long as you protect me."

Lu Yunzheng felt his chest warmed when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh: "Xizhi, how can I be so worthy to have you by my side."

"I'll listen to you, okay?"

Gu Xizhi nodded gently, and the two of them snuggled together under the candlelight, clearly warm and sweet.

But there was no more tenderness in Gu Xizhi's eyes, only a sharp light flashed.

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General Dingguo’s Mansion, Chunhua Courtyard.

"Ah-"

After bathing, Baiji was wiping Shen Jiasui's wet hair, but at this moment, Shen Jiasui sneezed several times in a row.

Baiji felt distressed and worried when she saw this. "Miss, I'll have someone bring Jiang——"

Before she could finish her words, Shen Jiasui suddenly stood up and waved his hand, "Baiji, don't wipe it yet. Wait for me to practice boxing. My body will be warmed up soon."

Bletilla: “….”

She raised her hand and pushed her young lady back, and said in a rare strong tone: "Miss, you are tired after a night, you should rest. The ginger soup will be here soon."

Shen Jiasui looked up at Baiji and saw that she looked unhappy. After thinking for a moment, he put his hands on his knees and sat down obediently.

When Baiji saw Shen Jiasui's expression, he could no longer maintain his stern expression. He collapsed and kept muttering:

"Miss, look at you. Even if you are in good health, you can't stand this kind of torture. I am really heartbroken watching you."

Shen Jiasui's eyebrows curved when he heard this, and he took Baiji's hand, "Okay, okay, I'll be obedient, okay? As for the ginger soup, I promise to drink it all in one gulp, without leaving a drop."

Baiji was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he saw Shen Jiasui being so obedient.

It was because the young lady was so kind to her that she dared to cross the line like this, but she really didn't understand...

"Miss, I don't understand. Since you rejected the matchmaker offered by Prince Rong, it means you don't like Lord Jiang. Then why are you going to such lengths for Lord Jiang now?"

Shen Jiasui was stunned when he heard this.

Why would you go to such lengths for Lord Jiang?

Maybe it’s because... when she was at the end of her rope in her previous life, he was the only one who extended a helping hand to her.

Also because...

Seeing that Baiji was still waiting for an answer, Shen Jiasui did not give a perfunctory answer. Instead, he sorted out his words and answered seriously:

"Because Lord Jiang is a respectable and admirable person."

"Baiji, perhaps many people think that Lord Jiang is too pedantic and foolish. Perhaps even he himself knows that his own strength is too insignificant, but he still forges ahead with unwavering determination."

"I think he must have a heart that is beyond the reach of ordinary people. He might even have been prepared for death midway."

"With a bright heart, I have no fear of death."

"Baiji, his kindness... perhaps those who have received his help will feel it even more deeply."

Because in her previous life, the light radiated by Lord Jiang had truly shone upon her...

Baiji saw her young lady's face full of admiration and bright eyes when she talked about Lord Jiang, but she herself was still unaware of it and couldn't help but stop talking.

"Oh, I've strayed off topic. Anyway, Lord Jiang should be helped! A-choo—"

Shen Jiasui lost the serious look on his face, relaxed, and sneezed again.

Baiji came back to his senses, hurriedly quickened his movements, and couldn't help but spit out a mouthful.

"Last time I heard from the young master and cousin that Lord Jiang was mentally retarded, and that the Anyang Earl and his wife seemed to dislike Lord Jiang. It's hard to believe that Lord Jiang could have such a temperament."

"The young lady praised Lord Jiang to the heavens and the earth. I wonder what kind of young lady will be able to match him in the future."

Baiji's words contained a hint of temptation.

The lady had instructed her that since the young lady was close to her, she should pay more attention to her thoughts.

Shen Jiasui was stunned when he heard this, and then he remembered something.

In my previous life, I seemed to have heard someone mention that Princess An Ning had taken a fancy to Lord Jiang and seemed to have the intention of marrying him.

She had heard about this and then forgotten about it. Why didn't she see Lord Jiang get married later?

You know, Princess An Ning has a very important background.

The conflict between Sheng State and Mo State has been going on for a long time. The Yue State in the west has always stayed out of the conflict and has become the target of the two countries' competition to win over.

Later, the late emperor sent the third princess to the Kingdom of Yue as a marriage partner and gave her the title "Jieyou".

After Princess Jieyou went to the Kingdom of Yue, she had a deep relationship with the Khan of Yue and gave birth to two sons and one daughter.

A few years ago, the Khan of Yue State fell ill and died. It must have been after a lot of blood and gore that Princess Jieyou pushed her eldest son to the throne of Khan.

Now that the political situation in Yue State is stable, Princess Jieyou misses her homeland and will bring Princess An Ning back to live temporarily at the end of the year.

When she returned to the capital this time, Princess Jieyou also wanted to choose a good husband for Princess An Ning so that she could stay in the capital.

The Kingdom of Yue is located in the north, which is far less prosperous and pleasant than the capital. Moreover...

Now that their identities are different and the matter involves two countries, there are ultimately more things to consider. The eldest princess also came here on behalf of the Kingdom of Yue.

Shen Jiasui could roughly guess the twists and turns involved, and he also heard that Princess An Ning did have a crush on Jiang Xun, but he didn't know why it didn't work out in the end.

If you count the days, it’s only been about a month, right?

In her previous life, she did not attend the welcoming banquet which was said to be very lively, but she would not miss it this time.

The person behind the scenes is powerful and will definitely appear at the welcoming banquet.

She remembered that in her previous life, Lu Yunzheng also went to join in the fun, and it was after he came back that he told her and Gu Xizhi about the grand occasion of the welcoming banquet in vivid detail.

I wonder if Lu Yunzheng will go this time. If he is there, I might as well see his reaction and see if there is any opportunity she can seize...

Shen Jiasui was lost in thought. When she looked up, she saw Baiji looking at her with inquiring eyes.

"Baiji, what's wrong?" Shen Jiasui asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Baiji shook his head hurriedly, and seeing that Shen Jiansui's hair was almost dry, he turned around and went out to get some ginger soup.

Before leaving, she couldn't help but look back and saw that her young lady was still in deep thought. She couldn't help but mutter:

Madam really overestimated her. She couldn't guess what the young lady was thinking at all.