He San, a trusted subordinate of Song Man, went to ChaShan Village to inquire about the family surnamed Shen. He San received a lot of benefits from Song JinMei, so he said a lot of good things about Shen family after he came back. He said that the Shen family was a big family in the village. Some of them were engaged in business, others were running a private school as teachers, and their ancestors had always been scholars, and their family had a good reputation.
Originally, when Song Man heard that it was a poor peasant man, he was very reluctant about the marriage. The situation was different now, at least that man was still a scholar. Song Man knew a few Chinese characters, which he learned later when he became rich. He liked to interact with scholars the most, which made him appear knowledgeable.
This marriage was quite good, he thought so now.
He San hesitated and said: “Everything is fine, but there is a little flaw.”
Song Man asked, “What is the flaw?”
He San chuckled and said: “This scholar had a serious illness five years ago and after he recovered, he can’t speak anymore.”
Song Man was so angry. He couldn’t help but said angrily: “Why don’t you just say that he is a mute?” If that man was a mute, he would not be able to participate in the imperial examination. He would only be a scholar all his life……But it’s still better to be a scholar than not.
After being instigated by Song JinMei for a few more times, Song Man gritted his teeth and finally made the decision: “Let’s do like this. Send someone to the Shen family to inform them and ask them to come propose the marriage.” He was not worried at all about whether the Shen family would come or not. His family was the richest family in LiHua Town, and if they didn’t come, they were a fool.
The next morning, He San went to ChaShan Village in person, making sure to bring about the marriage.
The Song family’s carriage slowly rolled into ChaShan Village. He San sent a young servant down to ask for directions, asking where Shen JunXi’s home was.
The villager the young servant asked pointed to a little boy: “His family lives next door to Shen JunXi’s house. Ask him to take you there.”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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The servant asked: “Where is he picking tea?”
The child pointed at the foot of the mountain and said: “Over there.” He cracked the melon seeds and said, “Shen JunXi’s mother is at home. I’m leaving.”
Yang Shi heard Er DanDan from the next door shouting, so she put down the embroidery work in her hand and hurried out to open the door. Her Xi ge had classmates in the town, and occasionally came to hang out with Xi ge. However, in the past two years, few people had come. Yang Shi still hoped that they would come, so that Xi ge would not be so lonely.
“Who is it?” She opened the door and saw a brand-new carriage. That was definitely not Xi ge’s classmate. They couldn’t ride such a good carriage.
He San stepped forward and said, “This madam, are you Young Master Shen JunXi’s family?”
Yang Shi said blankly, “That’s right. May I know who you are?”
He San said, “I’m surnamed He, the steward of the Song Mansion in LiHua Town. I’m looking for your family’s young master and have something important to discuss. I wonder if we can talk about it in the house?”
“The Song Mansion in LiHua Town?” That title was so famous that even Er DanDan knew that he was a rich man. Yang Shi said doubtfully, “What does your eminent family have to do with our Xi ge?”
He San smiled and said, “Madam Shen doesn’t have to worry, it’s a good thing.” He asked Yang Shi to invite him into the house again, saying that it’s not good to mention this matter outside.
“In that case, please come in.” Due to the great reputation of Song Mansion, Yang Shi cautiously invited the people in cautiously, served two cups of tea, and said, “My husband and Xi ge will be back soon. Please wait for a moment.”
He San nodded and said, “Don’t be nervous, Madam Shen. Since Master Shen and your son are coming back soon, we can wait with peace of mind.” Considering that the young master of the Song family was going to marry the son of the Shen family, his attitude was very good. No matter whether Song JingWei fell out of favor or not, in short, he was the young master of the Song family. As long as his surname was Song, the master of the Song family would not ignore him.
The sun was getting stronger, and the Shen family father and son came back each carrying a basket of tea leaves. Seeing the splendid carriage in front of their house, the two of them looked at each other, wondering who it was.
Shen DongMing asked: “Could it be that your classmates are here to look for you?”
Shen JunXi shook his head, that was impossible. He and his classmates had gradually stopped interacting with each other. Sometimes he was late selling tea in the town. In fact, he didn’t go to a classmate’s house to stay overnight, but just found a place that could shelter from the wind and rain to spend the night.
“You’ll know if you go in and take a look.” Shen DongMing said as he walked: “Your mother, that stupid woman, dares to greet anyone, and she’s not afraid of meeting bad people.” Even though he said that, he was actually not too angry. They were in this area where the environment here was still very good, and there were very few bad people.
Hearing the movement at the door, Yang Shi breathed a sigh of relief and said, “They’re back.”
He San looked up and saw a peasant man in his forties with decent features and dark skin. In addition to his outstanding stature, the rest was ordinary. Behind him was a young man in his twenties, with a clean appearance and a steady temperament. At first glance, he looked like a sensible person.
“Madam Shen, are those your husband and son?”
Yang Shi nodded hurriedly and said, “Yes, they are my husband and my son.” She went up to meet and helped Father Shen and Shen JunXi put down their baskets. Father Shen asked in a low voice with a fierce face: “Who is that? Why did you let people into the house?” All the men in the house were out, so why was she so careless?
“He said he was the steward of the Song Mansion in LiHua Town, and that was the Song Mansion…” Yang Shi was slightly breathless, as if mentioning that title would cost her money.
Shen DongMing was stunned for a moment. He looked at He San, and heard Yang Shi say in his ear: “He said that he came to see our Xi ge, to discuss something important.” He was surprised, for the lord who put on airs, what did he want to do with their Xi ge?
He San walked out with a smile and cupped his hands to Shen DongMing: “I’m surnamed He, the steward of Song Mansion in LiHua Town. This party must be the master of the Shen family?”
Shen DongMing was not like his two younger brothers, who were respected wherever they went. That was the first time he was greeted like that, and he hurriedly returned the greeting: “Don’t dare, don’t dare. I am the master of this family, Shen DongMing. May I ask what is the matter with Steward He coming looking for our Xi ge?”
He San laughed and said: “There’s no hurry, Master Shen, please come into the room. Let’s sit down and talk in detail.”
The three members of the Shen family looked at each other and walked into the room silently. Each person occupied a corner of the old Eight Immortals table.
He San first took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then said: “A straightforward person does not resort to insinuations. I, He mou came here this time actually for our young master’s marriage.” His eyes swept around the Shen family, and his eyes finally settled on Shen JunXi, “Young Master Shen, do you still remember the young master of the Song family who had a secret meeting and had an intimate relationship with you on the afternoon of the ninth day of April.”
Shen JunXi opened his eyes wide. He San’s words broke his calm composure, stirring up thousands of ripples in his heart.
The Shen family members were confused. They grabbed He San and asked, “What is April 9th and what secret meeting and intimate relationship? Steward He, please explain it clearly.”
He San ignored them. He wanted Shen JunXi to answer his question first. He asked again: “Young Master Shen, do you still remember?”
Under the puzzled looks of the Shen family, Shen JunXi nodded to He San.
He San then said with a smile: “That’s good. My master already knew about the relationship between the two of you, and he didn’t agree with it at first. However, our young master was dead set on it, and master loves his son like his life, so he can only fulfill his long-cherished wish.”
Ugh, I can’t with that scum family pretense 🙄
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Yikes, the Song dad really likes to pretend, as if he is a decent human. If MC wasn’t his only son, he would have probably treated him horribly, and he only cares about his reputation…
For a businessman he was easily fooled by his daughter…If the MC is not a son or he had other sons, he’ll probably just abandon him when he was a baby..LOL, what reputation he’s trying to show off?
Exactly, how the heck is the man still in business?? Does he not realize the daughter can lie?????
Lol @ them keeping up the facade of caring or having any manners, integrity, or intelligence. But yes, please help the MC marry and get out of that haunted house, there’s a lot of ghouls 💖