Chapter 24 I wish to make a lifelong promise with you
For a moment, Jiang Shiyuan felt that being his younger brother's wife was truly unlucky!
She was still working hard in Hanzhou, but her brother had already figured it out. The General Pei in her memory was clearly a mighty and resolute man who could bear all the hardships alone for the country and the people. Why was he a little different now?

"It sounds nice, but people change."

"It may be the case with others, but I have never calculated anything for you."

Maybe Jiang Shiyuan was still a little drunk, or maybe Pei Zisu's sincerity was conveyed through his eyes. In any case, she took a serious look at her cousin in front of her and seemed to feel that she had no excuse to refuse his proposal.

Pei Zisu noticed the slight relaxation in her eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and then he took advantage of the situation and spoke.

"I, Pei Zisu, wish to make this lifelong agreement with my cousin. We will write this on a piece of red paper, share the same heart and mind, and become a mandarin duck and butterfly."

Jiang Shiyuan had some difficulty remembering how she got back to Wenyuan Marquis' Mansion, but she remembered this sentence very clearly in her drowsiness. After she had worn off a lot of the alcohol, the moon was already high in the sky outside, and it was quiet and peaceful.

She sat in front of the window and looked outside. The flowers, plants and trees looked more lively under the moonlight. No wonder the ghosts and elves in the storybooks always used phrases like "coming on the moon" and "riding the wind". Now she truly understood.

The night is charming. If a bewitching monster appears, it will easily break down the defense line in people's hearts, and make them fascinated and immersed.

And at this moment, Pei Zisu is the "monster" in Jiang Shiyuan's heart.

To be honest, she never had any aversion to this cousin of the Pei family. What she felt most was pity for him. It was a pity that he died young and he never got married.

Although she had been married in her previous life, she was only affectionate with the prince for a few days before he revealed his true colors. She had no chance to give her true heart to him before he quickly took it back. So at this moment, facing the true confession of love from her cousin Pei, she really couldn't resist.

The maid Liuhua walked in quietly, and when she saw that her girl was not asleep and was sitting in front of the window thinking about something alone, she went forward to light the lamp, and then spoke softly.

"Girl, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Jiang Shiyuan looked back at Liuhua, smiled faintly, then pulled her to sit beside him and said.

"I slept a little longer this afternoon when I was drunk, but I'm quite sober now. Don't turn on the lights, the moonlight is just right, please talk to me."

"Yes, girl."

"I still remember when I first arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, I was unfamiliar with everything here. Although my grandmother and aunt were so kind to me, I always missed home, Xuzhou, my father, my mother, and my brother. Fortunately, you were always by my side. Do you remember that one time I woke up in the middle of the night and was so hungry that we secretly went to the kitchen to find cakes and pastries to eat. We were almost beaten by the night watchwoman as thieves. Although you were also scared to death, you still stood in front of me to protect me."

When Jiang Shiyuan said this, his eyes were filled with memories and emotion.

Liuhua is three years older than her. Of course, she remembers what her own girl remembers, so she sighed with a smile.

"Who said it wasn't true? In the blink of an eye, I have been following you to Xijing City for ten years. Time flies."

"Is everyone in your family okay? I remember you have a brother."

"All is well. My brother sent someone to deliver a message before the New Year, saying that he was going to marry my sister-in-law. I asked someone to bring him twenty taels of silver, which can be regarded as fulfilling the brother-sister relationship in this life."

Jiang Shiyuan didn't know about this, so he asked, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have asked you to go back to Xuzhou to have a look."

"At that time, everyone in the family was worried about the second young lady, so I didn't want to bring it up at that time. Besides, my brother is not the kind of person who sympathizes with his sister. If he really wanted me to go back, he should have mentioned it in the letter. Unfortunately, he didn't say much except that he was short of money. Why should I bother myself? My parents are gone, and even if I go back, it will be my brother and sister-in-law's home. It's better for me to stay with the young lady. I can live a more stable and comfortable life."

When Liuhua said these words, she couldn't help but feel a little sad, but she quickly suppressed the sadness and instead comforted Jiang Shiyuan in front of her.

"Don't be sad, young lady. You have already cured the pain in my heart, so my brother's actions can't hurt me. I will naturally not feel pain if I feel disappointed. On the contrary, you looked very warm when I saw General Pei coming out of the wing room this afternoon. Did you... agree?"

Liuhua's words made Jiang Shiyuan fall into the same trouble again.

She smiled helplessly, and when she looked at Liuhua, she could tell the truth.

"I didn't want to get married originally, but what Cousin Pei said this afternoon really moved me. You know, although I haven't had this disease for a long time, it is still a potential problem. I don't know how long I can live. If I am selfish for once and find someone to warm my heart, do you think it's too much?"

"Of course not! Don't think too much, young lady. Your health was not good originally, but after so many years of recuperation, you are no different from ordinary people. I think that since General Pei knew about your illness a long time ago and still insisted on asking for marriage, he must be sincere to you. He has never taken this matter to heart, so you don't have to keep brooding on it."

Liuhua's advice actually helped Jiang Shiyuan resolve the knot in his heart.

Yes, the one who was obsessed with this disease was not Pei Zisu, but herself. Perhaps it was because she had heard too many complaints from Princess Chun about her in Prince Chun's mansion in her previous life, and she began to belittle herself, so she used this as an excuse again and again.

Jiang Shiyuan was suddenly enlightened by Liuhua's casual reminder. He then took her hand and said something.

"Liuhua, you are really my medicine."

Her words made Liuhua a little confused, but when he saw the charming smile on his girl's face, Liuhua felt happy.

"Don't worry, young lady. I will always be with you."

The master and servant talked and chattered until the second half of the night before falling asleep. They slept soundly and comfortably, and when Jiang Shiyuan woke up, it was already daybreak.

Fortunately, she didn't have to pay respects to her grandmother and aunt, so if she wanted to stay at home, no one would urge her.

After a good night's sleep, she felt much more energetic than before. After getting up reluctantly, Jiang Shiyuan specially chose a long brocade skirt with rippling green lotus pattern today. She tied up her ink-black hair to reveal her jade-like and slender neck. She used two or three teardrop-shaped gold-inlaid agate hairpins to embellish her bun, making her look smart and sweet.

When Luluo was putting makeup on her, she saw that her complexion was better today than before, so she smiled sweetly and said something.

"Miss, how about I give you some peach honey powder? There is some powder ground from snails in it. If you gently sprinkle it on your skin, it will make you look shiny when you walk under the sun. It will match your dress today."

Jiang Shiyuan had always disliked these things in the past, but today she was unusual. When she got dressed up and went to the flower hall to prepare for dinner, she surprised everyone.

Among them was Pei Zisu, whose eyebrows were bent.

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