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  She thought the Duan family would first resolve her engagement with the Wei family, but unexpectedly they directly abandoned the Wei family.

  Marry Wu Shan?

  Whose idea is it?

  Aren't they always trying to make a story out of her marriage? How did it suddenly change? Or is there something new with Wu Songnian's public office?

  Dong Zhao asked Su Xin: "Is this news reliable?"

  Logically speaking, Uncle Wu's letter shouldn't be so easily obtained.

  Pure heart sees Duan Zhao, delighted to hear the good news, without a hint of shyness or joy. Expression stunned, looking at Duan Zhao in confusion, voice involuntarily lowered: "This marriage was personally arranged by Mrs. Wu and Third Granny, now Fifth Master has also agreed... within ten days, the news will spread..."

  Dong Zhao's eyebrows did not wrinkle.

  It was too careless of me.

  From match-making to engagement, it should have taken some time, but I was completely unaware of it.

  She wants to discuss this matter with Chen Qu Shui.

  Dong Zhao got up and went to the study with a calm face.

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  The second mistress was also very unhappy.

  "...talking about being friends in adversity, as long as it's not a family close to the Wangs, it's fine. But Shougu could have married someone better, why did she have to marry into the Wu family?"

  "Wu Bo has his own considerations, and it's hard to explain clearly in a letter." When Ji Shi found out, her face lit up with a smile. At this time, she was somewhat perfunctorily responding to the second lady, "Fortunately, Wu Gong and Wu Tai are of high moral character, and Wu Jia Si Shao is someone we've watched grow up ourselves. He's kind and simple, and he and Shou Gu can be considered childhood sweethearts. It's better than marrying a stranger. Moreover, what Wu Bo said makes sense. Shou Gu has married someone close to our family after all. If she had married someone else, it's hard to guarantee that the Wang family wouldn't have pulled her over."

  The second lady still stubbornly said: "Shou Gu has never been close to people from the Wang family since she was a child..."

  "In the home, follow the father. After marriage, follow the husband." Ji Shi laughed and said, "Even if Shou Gu is not fond of the Wang family, she can't disobey her husband, right? Otherwise, how dare the Pang family do something like 'hero rescues beauty'?"

  The second lady fell silent for a long time, sighed, and said somewhat helplessly: "Then go back to the Wu family and make an announcement? Take advantage of Mrs. Wu not having returned to Kyoto yet. Get the eight characters passed."

  Suddenly a clear and bright laughter came from inside the house: "Who's getting engaged? I wonder if we can get a cup of wedding wine to drink?"

  Ji Shi and Second Mistress turned around, only to see Ji Yong standing at the door with a smile.

  It's no use saying more about it now, and it would only make the Wu family uncomfortable to know that they were being looked down upon, creating unnecessary tension between the two families.

  The second lady's thoughts flashed by, and she smiled: "It's your fourth cousin and Wu Shan. They're going to get engaged!"

  Ji Yong was taken aback, and the image of Du Zhao's elegant and refreshing face, as well as Wu Shan's warm and harmless smile, immediately flashed into his mind.

  These two people are quite a match!

  However, in comparison, Dou Zhao seems more like a boy with a bit more fortitude, while Wu Xian is more like a girl with a bit more gentleness.

  He thought of the men he had seen groaning on the ground when he arrived at Tianzhuang, and Pang Kunbai's completely changed appearance.

  What was it like when Dou and Wu were together?

  Ji Yong thought it was more and more interesting.

  He asked Er Tai Furen, "When did they get engaged? Do you want me to help send something over? I remember when my sister got married, she had me help her move the dowry, and even on the third day after the wedding, it was me who went to pick her up..." His voice was laced with a hint of excitement that he couldn't quite conceal.

  Although he was already a scholar, he was still a child at heart and couldn't help but get excited whenever there was a commotion.

  The second lady looked at her, her eyes softened a bit, and smiled: "That's the wedding and returning home. Now they're just matching their eight characters, there's nothing for you to help with for the time being. If you have a good heart, come back in two years to drink their wedding wine. Shou Gu still doesn't have a younger brother, at that time you can also help move the dowry as an older brother."

  "Alright, alright!" Ji Yong said excitedly, "When the time comes, don't forget to send a notice to our family, no matter where I am. I'll rush over immediately."

  "Definitely, definitely!" The second lady smiled and the two chatted for half a day. The second lady gradually accepted that Du Zhao would marry Wu Shan, and her mood improved a lot. She stayed at the Ji's house for dinner before returning.

  Dong Zhao made an appointment with Wu Xun to meet at the Ji family's courtyard tomorrow morning.

  She wanted to have a good talk with Wu Shan before exchanging the contract, if possible, it would be best to part on good terms, otherwise, she had no choice but to use some tough measures.

  She really didn't want Wu Shan to hate her.

  Chen Qu Shui then advised Dou Zhao: "Miss, you should think thrice before acting. Wu Gongzi is indeed a good person, and if you can establish a good relationship with him, it might not be a bad thing."

  At least Wu Shan will not affect Duan Zhao's decision.

  Dong Zhao sighed: "I really don't want to accompany another boy growing up, and I don't even know what he'll become when he grows up..."

  Chen Qu Shui does not understand.

  Dong Zhao didn't explain either, and the next day she dressed as usual and went to pay her respects to her grandmother.

  Her grandmother may have also heard about it, smiling and sizing her up, saying: "Our Shou girl has become a big girl, really getting more and more beautiful." Then let Hong girl take out a red lacquer gold-painted box for her, "This is my favorite set of headdress, now give it to you."

  Dou Zhaowan was anxious in her heart.

  It's good that I quickly made an appointment with Wu Shan. If it drags on for a few more days, the situation will be difficult to control.

  She pretended to be unaware and smiled, asking her grandmother why she wanted to give it to her. She then put on a very pleased expression and accepted the gold hairpiece inlaid with southern pearls, saying: "Since you've given it to me, it's mine now! You can't regret it later!"

  The grandmother was extremely happy and laughed with her mouth wide open.

  Dong Zhaohui then went to Liu Bomu's place.

  She has been living here for years, and the Ji family still keeps the west wing where she used to live in its original state until today. Occasionally, she would spend the night here, and it's like her second home, with no one finding her arrival unusual.

  He chatted with Ji Shi about flowers and grass for half a day. Then accompanied Ji Shi to walk around the house, Wu Shan came over.

  Dong Zhaoda asked Wu Shanniang to help her paint a fan: "...just like the one you helped San Tang's wife paint last time."

  Wu Shan's face turned red as she glanced at Ji Shi.

  "Go ahead, go ahead! The study of Hui Ge and his brothers has ready-made brushes and ink."

  Wu Shanjing should have gone to Dong Zhichang's study.

  Dòu Zhāo's appearance was as before, looking back at the past.

  Ji sat on the kang, calculating the accounts for these few months.

  Cai Wei said in a low voice: "Do you want to send someone to follow him?"

  "No need." Ji said without lifting his head, "That would leave a mark instead, not good."

  Cai Yu smiled and responded, but when she looked up, she saw that the window of the study room on the south side of the east wing was wide open. Whether it was the main house, the wing, or people passing through the courtyard, they could all see Wu Shan's head buried in his painting, with Du Zhao helping him grind ink by his side.

  Their faces were so frank and their manner was so straightforward. Cai Zhu thought of what she had just said, and suddenly blushed with shame.

  Ji raised her head and saw two people in the study, nodded secretly, smiled and lowered her head to continue calculating her accounts.

  Ji Ge came to pay his respects and hummed twice.

  Two young people without suspicion, childhood friends since they were kids.

  One is elegant and refined. One has a heroic bearing, looking quite like the real thing.

  He entered the main house.

  To Ji's family to pay respects, smiled and pointed to the two people in the study: "Auntie, don't you manage them?"

  "A gentleman is open and honest, while a petty person is always worried." Ji Shi pretended to be displeased and scolded him, "They are upright and just, why should I care?"

  "Never mind, never mind, it's all my fault anyway." Ji Yong said, rubbing his nose. He stood behind Ji Shi with a smile and massaged her shoulders, "Auntie, you're so fond of Si Miao and Wu Shan? I think Wu Shan is nothing special either?"

  "This is just a home life, what's the point of all this?" Ji Shi said disapprovingly, "What matters is suitability - I think Shou Gu and Ou Shan are quite suitable."

  Ji Yong nodded, but his eyes rolled around rapidly.

  On the other side, Duan Zhaozheng and Wu Shan were talking: "I've heard about the marriage. It's just that I don't want to get married so early..."

  She knew it all along!

  Wu Shan's face was burning, his ears buzzing, and he vaguely heard something about not wanting to marry early. He hastily said: "I, I don't want it so early either... I need to take the imperial exam. After being ranked on the honor roll... I won't let you down... Don't worry... You can stay at home for a few more years and wait until..."

  He was so hesitant and evasive, normally a straightforward person, now twisted and turned like a little girl, making Du Zhao feel unbearable. Originally wanting to say something good, he couldn't get the words out, and after a long time, he finally hardened his heart and said in a low voice: "I'm engaged!"

  "Ah?" Wu Shan's mouth opened wide in surprise.

  Dong Zhaodao said: "You should have heard about my matter. Before my mother passed away, she had arranged a marriage for me, and the token is still in my uncle's hands. But my uncle and his family seem to be dissatisfied with this marriage, and they haven't been in contact with that family... but I've always remembered this matter... I can't marry you!"

  Wu Shan's face gradually lost its rosy complexion, finally becoming as pale as paper. The pen in his hand fell onto the fan with a "slap", and the just-finished painting of a plum blossom suddenly turned into a blotch of ink.

  "Wu Si Ge." Du Zhao said sincerely, "I've always treated you like my own brother, and in the future, your sister-in-law will definitely be a hundred times more virtuous than me."

  She comforted Wu Shan in a dry manner.

  Wu Shantian lowered his eyes and remained still, like a clay statue.

  Dong Zhao sighed inwardly and said: "I'll go first, Wu Si Ge take care of yourself in the future."

  "You, wait." Just as she was about to step out the door, Wu Shan said in a hoarse voice, "If, if that family... never comes to propose, I'll be waiting for you..."

  Wu Shan is the kindest person she has met in her two lifetimes.

  If she didn't have the experience of her past life, would she have married Wu Shan unhesitatingly?

  Unfortunately, her heart was already battered and bruised, so she could appreciate such gentle, tender feelings but couldn't muster the enthusiasm.

  Dong Zhaohui gently shook his head and said: "Wu Sige, thank you, I've already made up my mind and won't change it again."

  Wu Shan heard this and his body swayed, "thud" he fell back into the chair behind him.

  Dongfang Zhili walked out of the study directly.

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  Everyone, stop guessing, Ji Yong is neither reborn nor transmigrated...

  PS: Looking for pink tickets!

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