Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Shen Ruyin left the palace just as the gate was about to be locked.

After leaving the palace, she didn't even need to look for him; she saw Su Jinchen waiting outside.

The afterglow of the setting sun, tinged with golden light, fell upon him, making his expressionless face appear less aloof.

Hearing the commotion at the palace gate, he looked up and his whole being came alive: "Yinyin, you're out!"

Seeing that he was still wearing the clothes he had worn when he brought her there that morning, Shen Ruyin's heart skipped a beat: "Didn't I tell you to go back and rest first?"

"I went back," Su Jinchen said. "I went back and had lunch with Ruyi. I was thinking that if you came out early, I would just come and wait for you. That's how I picked you up."

“This has been too long,” Shen Ruyin said with a hint of heartache. “Just now I saw you sitting on the carriage shaft, completely lost in thought.”

“I was just thinking about you,” Su Jinchen explained to her. “You haven’t had a proper rest, and you’ve been in the palace for so long. I was wondering when you could come out and go back to get some rest.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Ruyin also felt quite uncomfortable: "We've been to the Marquis's residence and the palace. How about we rest for a couple of days and then head to the Hot Spring Manor?"

"Although it's not winter now, it's autumn and the weather is getting cooler, so it's just right."

Su Jinchen also thought it was a good idea: "Since you want to go, why wait any longer? We can pack our things and move in first thing tomorrow morning."

“How could someone who just came back be going out again?” Shen Ruyin leaned against him like she had no bones. “I’ll stay home tomorrow and not go anywhere.”

"I need to get a good night's sleep, and no one is allowed to disturb me."

Su Jinchen felt sorry for her and naturally agreed.

When Su Ruyi found out, she made a point of waiting until the afternoon to come and pay her respects.

Although Shen Ruyin woke up early, she took a nap afterward, and when she woke up again, she finally felt comfortable.

They made a good promise that day, but by the time they actually headed to the village, it was already after the first snowfall.

Searching for plum blossoms in the snow is also a kind of rustic charm.

After a few days of travel, the family returned to Beijing and visited the Sanqing Temple.

Nowadays, the old abbot rarely goes out anymore, having handed over all his affairs to his disciples.

Shen Ruyin and her husband didn't care about this; they were just there to enjoy the scenery, and drawing lots was just a side thing.

But after walking through the Sanqing Temple and seeing the marriage tree in the courtyard covered with red silk, Shen Ruyin suddenly realized: "Jinchen, shouldn't Ruyi be getting engaged?"

Su Jinchen and she looked at each other in bewilderment.

Clearly, the parents had forgotten about it.

From initial meeting to engagement, the six traditional wedding rites, and the formal wedding ceremony, this entire process takes at least a year. If one is particularly selective, it could easily take two or three years.

Not to mention that once a suitable candidate is found, Su Ruyi will need to cultivate a relationship with her; she can't just get married without ever meeting her.

When she got home, Shen Ruyin called her son over and asked, "Do you have a girl you like?"

Su Ruyi, who usually bickered with his father, became shy when he heard this question: "Mother, I'm often out with you, how could I have time to like any girls?"

"That's good," Shen Ruyin breathed a sigh of relief. It's better to be single than to have someone else in mind.

She changed the subject: "So what kind of girl do you like?"

“Something that’s both beautiful and fun,” Su Ruyi said, looking at her mother, “like you, Mother.”

This……

Seeing Shen Ruyin hesitate, Su Jinchen unusually spoke up for his son, saying, "He's just envious of how loving we are as a couple."

Su Ruyi quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, I think my personality is very similar to my father's. If I find a wife with a personality like yours, I think we will get along very well."

“What’s so good about it?” Shen Ruyin said with a headache. “Let me think about it some more.”

"Okay!" Su Ruyi replied and went out happily.

As a man, Su Jinchen couldn't get a word in edgewise when it came to choosing a girl; at most, he could only observe the character of the girl's father and brothers.

Shen Ruyin received her son's preference, but she couldn't actually find a daughter-in-law who was a carbon copy of herself.

Just as different people eat the same rice, the same living environment can also produce completely different results.

So after thinking about it, she decided to only look for candidates who were good-looking, resourceful, and had a lively personality.

Although the Su family were commoners, they had a good relationship with the main branch of the Marquis of Anping's family, and were also favored by the imperial concubine in the palace. Many families also wanted to form marriage alliances with them.

Based on the girl's situation and the little bit of plot she knew, Shen Ruyin dug out a Miss Xia from the corner of the story.

The girl's father was just a low-ranking military officer from humble beginnings, barely noticeable in the capital. But in the story, he was a man who performed his duties well after his nephew ascended the throne, and even received a promotion.

From this perspective, at least he didn't make a mistake in choosing sides, and he is quite capable.

Miss Xia is his eldest daughter. She has been in charge of her younger siblings since she was a child. She has a somewhat shrewish personality, which makes her disliked by many of the wives.

After making a general selection, Shen Ruyin arranged for Su Ruyi to meet the girl.

Upon returning, Su Ruyi blushed and approached her, saying, "Mother, I really like Miss Xia. She agreed to marry me and even praised my good looks!"

Shen Ruyin glanced at Su Jinchen subconsciously, only to meet his smiling gaze.

She coughed lightly: "I understand. I'll ask the matchmaker to come and propose marriage first thing tomorrow morning, okay?"

"There's just one thing you need to remember."

"You agreed to this marriage yourself. After Miss Xia marries into the family, you must try to get along well with her and not bully her."

"Mother, don't worry," Su Ruyi patted her chest and assured her, "I will definitely work hard and get along well with Miss Xia."

Shen Ruyin then let him leave.

Seeing that it was still early, she submitted her petition to the palace again, asking when it would be convenient to visit Consort Shen.

Unexpectedly, Consort Shen, knowing it was about Ruyi's marriage, immediately summoned her to the palace.

“The Xia family’s social standing is too low. How could you choose such a family after all this time?” Consort Shen was very dissatisfied and advised her to think carefully. “You should look for a family with a higher social standing. I will act as your matchmaker.”

“I know you mean well, but marriage is a big deal, and it depends on the children’s wishes,” Shen Ruyin said. “The two children are well-matched, so that neither of them will feel inferior to the other.”

"Besides, I also think Miss Xia is to my liking!"

While listening to the beginning, Consort Shen was still frowning, but when she heard the last sentence, she could only sigh helplessly.

What can I say about you?

Seeing that Shen Ruyin only knew how to smile, Consort Shen summoned Nanxing in a bad mood and told her to go and get the gift she wanted to give her.

"With your personality, it would be good for Ruyi to find a girl of equal social standing, so that you won't be able to handle someone of too high status, and you won't find it troublesome and want to hide away."

"If Yi's wife's family is not satisfactory, he will have to work harder on his own in the future."

"I had already asked the Emperor to let him serve in the Imperial Guard for a few days and get a rank so that I could arrange a marriage. Who knew you would be so quick and efficient?"

"Enough, enough, there's no point in saying more. Once we've settled things, bring the person in so I can take a look."