Chapter 56 Everyone discusses Jiang Pei's strange marriage (additional update)
As soon as Jiang Shiyuan entered the room, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

Today she had specially picked out a strapless long dress made of gorgeous silk, which was embroidered with patterns of golden cups and silver platforms with moon-white and silver threads. A two-finger-wide green belt was tied around her slender waist between the alternations of silver and white, making her already somewhat cold temperament even more extraordinary, as if a fairy was walking on water.

Ice-like skin and jade-like bones, the shadow of the moon and the flowers.

The flower ornament between her eyebrows was made of a pearl, which matched her outfit today.

Pei Ziyao saw it and couldn't help but say something in amazement.

"Cousin Anian is truly the most beautiful woman. No wonder my brother wants to marry you. If I were a man, I would definitely compete with him for her!"

Although the words were a bit off tone, Jiang Shiyuan still understood the compliment, so he smiled and replied.

"No, I'm just a silk flower, I can't compare to my cousin from the Pei family who wields a silver spear and commands great power!"

Jiang Shiyuan's modesty and sincere praise made Pei Ziyao feel very comfortable. She believed that they would be able to get along well with such a sister-in-law when she entered their Pei family in the future!
Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise. Pei Zisu on the side couldn't help but stepped forward, blocking all her sight, then replied to her calmly and said.

"Zhang Kuang, go back and train your Di Rong horse, so that you don't lose focus on serious matters every day."

Pei Ziyao was shocked by the sudden words, but she soon realized that there was still anger in her brother's tone. She shrugged her shoulders and immediately moved closer to her aunt Pei. She still knew who was the safest person to rely on.

Her action successfully made everyone laugh, especially her second cousin Wang Kuan, who was always eager to watch the fun and made trouble, and he started talking with a smile.

"Cousin Pei is such a jealous person that he even won't let his own sister go."

Pei Ziyao nodded in agreement, thinking that her brother's domineering and monopolistic attitude towards his future sister-in-law was a bit too much, but she didn't dare to mention it again to avoid being scolded again.

But as soon as Wang Kuan finished speaking, Pei Zisu glanced at him coldly, and then spoke with a threatening tone.

"Don't worry, second cousin. I always treat everyone equally. When you return to Hanzhou with us, I will tell the government office that you are here for training. All the dirty and tiring work will be handed over to you. After the canal construction is completed, second cousin will definitely be famous!"

Now, it was the turn of second cousin Wang Kuan to stop laughing.

Jiang Shiyuan smiled faintly, walked up to Madam Pei, bowed and said.

"Aunt, please be well. May you live a long and healthy life, stay young forever, and have many children and grandchildren."

After saying this, she handed over the white jade Guanyin statue that had been prepared for blessing. The marquis' wife was so happy that she stood up with a gleam in her eyes and helped her up, saying with great emotion.

"I still like Ah Nian's words the most."

The "prosperous descendants" that Jiang Shiyuan mentioned were referring to Xiang, who was now pregnant. She felt happy when she heard it, and she reached out to touch her belly with a calm and gentle smile on her face.

Afterwards, Madam Pei took Jiang Shiyuan and Pei Zisu's hands and placed them together, looking left and right, with satisfaction as if today was their wedding banquet, and then said to Madam Pei next to her.

"Sister-in-law, look at this perfect couple. As their aunt, I am really happy that Zisu can marry Anian." Although Mrs. Pei's expression was indifferent, her words were soft.

"It is indeed a blessing for the Pei family."

Pei Zisu looked at Jiang Shiyuan affectionately, wishing he could melt her into his eyes. Jiang Shiyuan smiled back at him generously. Although she was a little shy, she really couldn't find any fault with this marriage.

"Alright, alright, the children have almost finished their congratulations. Let's go to the front hall quickly so as not to keep the old lady waiting for too long. Also, the four of you should follow your father and go to the door to greet the guests."

After Marquis Wenyuan spoke, everyone naturally stood up and moved towards the front hall.

Today's banquet did not distinguish between male and female guests, so everyone gathered together. People were walking around in the hall. Jiang Shiyuan and Pei Zisu were standing in the corridor. This was the first time they had met since their engagement, so naturally they had a lot to talk about.

"After today's aunt's birthday banquet, we will set off to return to Hanzhou. It will take at least two or three months to return, but my mother and third brother will stay in Xijing City to arrange our marriage. If you have any requests, just ask."

"Brother Pei, you have done a great job. The news of our engagement has already attracted enough attention. We should keep a low profile on the marriage. Hanzhou is powerful and the Pei family has a high reputation. If we are too ostentatious, we will eventually become a thorn in the eyes of others."

Hearing this, Pei Zisu was not surprised at all.

After all, in his eyes, cousin Anian was not only a beauty, but also a person with a sharp mind. So even if he didn't tell her, she could understand a little bit about what was going on in the court. So she spoke with a doting look in her eyes.

"Are you afraid that I'll be too flamboyant and cause trouble?"

"Isn't this a truth that has existed since ancient times? When the moon is full, it wanes; when the water is full, it overflows. Cousin Pei, the Pei family has a lot of concerns for the long term as well as the short term. The same is true for you. Remember to protect yourself and be more careful with the people around you, especially those who hold the power of life and death. When they use you, they are very kind to you, but when they doubt you, you are wrong for everything. Their minds are very unpredictable."

Jiang Shiyuan had said this, and if Pei Zisu didn't understand, then that was his problem.

There was a bit more appreciation in his eyes, and then he took a step forward, took her hand and spoke solemnly.

"Don't worry, An Nian. I have kept your words in mind. I will not make the same mistake again. However, I don't want you to be wronged in your marriage. I want to let everyone in Xijing City see how much I, Pei Zisu, value you. This will also make them think twice before criticizing you in the future. Do you dare to gossip about you again?"

His words were like a sharp sword. Once it was unsheathed, someone would always suffer. And that person obviously would not be Jiang Shiyuan. Therefore, although she wanted to say a few words of comfort, she was still moved by the care and concern of the person in front of her and felt some indescribable emotions.

It is easy to find priceless treasures, but it is hard to find a lover. After sighing, Jiang Shiyuan nodded slightly and stopped trying to stop him.

In the front hall, more and more guests gathered, but everyone's eyes were all looking at the two people in the corridor, with envy mixed with jealousy and unwillingness, but this was the banquet of Wenyuan Marquis Mansion, they were invited here, and they really didn't dare to act wildly here, so they could only whisper a few words silently.

"As expected, men are all about appearance. I used to think that this young General Pei would be different from others, but now it seems that he has the same problem as others. He is just a lecher."

The one who said this was Li Liuqing, the daughter of the Junior Minister of the Imperial Household Department. Once upon a time, she also had her heart set on Pei Zisu, but she did not dare to approach him due to her status and her shyness as a woman. Now that the man she loved so much had been "taken away", she was naturally unhappy, so she spoke like this.

More updates coming~~