Chapter 133: Reunion after a short separation is better than a new love
Even when the Empress Dowager and His Majesty were a little drunk, the He family still hadn't been summoned.

After the banquet, everyone knelt down to see the royal family off, and then left Wanxi Tower together. Except for those who were close to the Jiang family, the others had no idea about what was going on in the He family. Everyone's attention was on Jiang Shishu.

The Jiang family has no mistress, so it is difficult to inquire about the affairs of the third Miss Jiang.

Those who looked up to her status were basically from families of officials below the fourth rank. For those powerful families above, Jiang Shishu certainly had face in front of the empress dowager, but given her background, if the family had a well-behaved illegitimate son, they could be a match for her, but if they were asked to use their legitimate son to arrange a marriage, they would not be happy.

Therefore, when Jiang Shishu left, she could feel the ladies' attention to her, but few of them really came forward to talk to her.

Sitting in the carriage for the return trip, Aunt Jiang Huaiyi's mood was not as high as when she came.

Not to mention Jiang Shiyuan, even Jiang Shishu could sense it. She was not a stupid person and naturally knew why her aunt was in a bad mood. However, she had just received a gift. If she spoke rashly, her aunt would think she was taking advantage of her status to show off. So she sat quietly and said nothing more.

"Aunt, His Majesty was probably so happy that he drank a few more cups. It's possible that he forgot to summon you. There will be another chance in the future."

"Alas, merchants like us may say that we have no worries about food and clothing, but it is difficult to gain more respect in the eyes of the nobles. We have been looking forward to such an opportunity, but who knew it would be gone like this..."

Jiang Shiyuan could feel her aunt's regret, but she couldn't do what Shengxin speculated, so she could only change the subject.

"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll tell you some good news. You'll be happy to hear it."

"what?"

"When I met my aunt just now, she smiled and nodded at me, so the matter between Cousin Yuankang and Miss Feng Jiu is probably settled."

"really?"

At this moment, Jiang Huaiyi felt a kind of disbelief that there was a ray of hope after all the darkness. She was looking forward to showing her face in front of His Majesty, and also hoped to let the people of the Feng family see that although they were merchants, they were different from other families.

This will also add weight to my son's marriage.

But she didn't expect that although the audience failed, there was still a good prospect for this matter. So her face, which had just been sad, immediately became extremely happy. She took Jiang Shiyuan's hand and asked.

"Are you sure you didn't see it wrong? Did the Marquis really mean this? Could it be that we misunderstood?"

A series of questions made Jiang Shiyuan feel helpless. She had lived in Wenyuan Marquis Mansion since she was a child and had a deep relationship with her aunt and others, so there was some tacit understanding between them. Therefore, she replied with certainty.

"Don't worry, auntie. I'll go over and ask about the situation tomorrow and then I'll tell you. How about that?"

"Okay, then I'll wait for you to bring good news."

"must."

With this hope, there was more laughter and joy on the return journey of the Jiang family's carriage.

When everyone returned to the door of Jiang's house, Pei Zisu had been waiting for a long time. He originally wanted to escort Jiang Shiyuan back, but he was asked to leave by Princess Qinghuan halfway, so he had no choice but to delay.

After it was over, he rode as fast as he could and arrived ahead of everyone from the Jiang family.

Because of what happened with Prince Song just now, Jiang Huaishan now likes this future son-in-law from the bottom of his heart.

"Zi Su meets uncle."

"You must be tired after coming back in such a hurry. Why don't you go back and rest?"

As soon as he said this, he realized that he had said useless nonsense. Could it be that he was here because of him? He knew it was impossible, so he smiled and shook his head slightly, and then saw Jiang Shiyuan getting off the carriage behind. When he saw her, Pei Zisu's expression was much better than before.

His eyes never left Jiang Shiyuan, causing the other members of the Jiang family to cover their mouths and laugh, looking at the two of them in a teasing manner.

Instead, Jiang Shiyuan walked up to him openly and said something with a sweet smile.

"Cousin Pei."

"I have something to say to my cousin Anian. Uncle, can you let me take her out for a while?"

Pei Zisu would probably not have said such words in the past, but now, after not seeing him for many days, he had many feelings to express, so naturally he had to find a quiet place to have a good talk.

Jiang Huaishan didn't expect him to ask this. He was stunned for a moment, and then said with some embarrassment.

"It's not that I won't let you, but Ah Nian is a girl after all. It might be inappropriate for her to leave with her fiancé rashly. It would also be a waste of time at home. It's better for Zi Su to come in, and you two can just listen to what Shi Xuan has to say."

Jiang Shiyuan also thought that this would be more appropriate, so he invited him.

"I have some fine Longjing tea in my yard. I remember that cousin Pei likes to drink it. Why don't you go to Tingshixuan and have a seat?"

Since she had already said this, how could Pei Zisu refuse?

He nodded and followed the Jiang family members into the house. Then they all returned to their own courtyards, and of course he went to Ting Shixuan as a matter of course.

Pei Zisu had been to Jiang Shiyuan's boudoir in the Wenyuan Marquis Mansion. It was naturally much larger and more exquisite than here, but when he walked into the house, he found that the furnishings were basically the same. It seemed that she liked these very much, so he looked around silently and memorized them in his heart.

"Liuhua, serve the tea."

"Yes, girl."

Liuhua was very polite and sent everyone out of the yard, leaving only himself and Luluo in the inner courtyard to serve. It took some time to make tea, so there were only two people in the main house at this time.

Pei Zisu was not a person who would let himself be wronged. He took two quick steps forward and hugged Jiang Shiyuan in his arms. It seemed as if all the longing he had for Jiang Shiyuan over the past few days was about to pour out all at once. He hugged Jiang Shiyuan so tightly that he could hardly breathe.

Alas, she had lived two lifetimes and had never been hugged like this before.

At first she felt a little breathless, but gradually she climbed onto his back and muttered something.

"Cousin Pei, I'm not in such good health."

Just this one sentence made Pei Zisu immediately nervous, and he loosened his arm and spoke.

"I forgot about it. Is An Nian okay? But does your arm hurt?"

"No, I just covered it too tightly and I almost couldn't breathe!"

There was a hint of sarcasm in her words, and her eyes were lively and clear, which made Pei Zisu a little distracted, and also made him feel more caring and doting!
"Okay, I'll pay attention next time."

"Let's sit down and talk."

"No, I just want to hug you. I now feel that October 8th is too late. How come there are still dozens of days before I can welcome you home?"

Jiang Shiyuan was amused by his words. If his father heard it, his beard would probably be so angry that it would be crooked!