In the eleventh year of the Great Reign, it was early June.
In Luoyang, the eastern capital, at the house of Shen Shiyan, the governor.
In an elegant embroidery room, the doors and windows are closed, not even a breath of wind can blow in, and the bed with low curtains is as quiet as if it is isolated from the world.
A girl with fair skin and good looks was lying on the bed.
She was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and her big black and white eyes were smart and clear, but they flashed with a little anxiety that was completely inconsistent with her age.
She is the eldest lady of the Shen family, Shang Ruyi.
And what she is anxiously waiting for is an answer to her lifelong event——
Can she not get married?
The matter of regretting the marriage was brought up by her half a month ago when she was most seriously ill. Her uncle Shen Shiyan immediately objected. After all, Shang Ruyi's marriage was decided by her father during his lifetime, and the person who promised the marriage was not an ordinary family, but a Longxi family. The Yuwen family ranks third among the sixteen noble families.
The one she wants to marry is the eldest son of Duke Sheng - Yuwen Sui!
Her wedding invitation was sent to Taiyuan half a month ago. Now that she regrets the marriage, let alone not being able to become in-laws, she is afraid that the two families will turn against each other.
Shen Shiyan and his wife tried to persuade him again and again, but Shang Ruyi was determined. In the end, he even coughed up blood and passed out.
Before she fell into coma, she only kept repeating one sentence - I will not marry Yu Wenzuo!
How is the marriage going now?
Shang Ruyi couldn't sit still anymore and was about to get out of bed when he heard a creak and the door was pushed open.
A lady in gorgeous clothes and with beaded hair came in with two maids. When she saw her like this, she immediately said: "What are you doing? Lie back quickly!"
The speaker was none other than Shang Ruyi's aunt Yu.
This Yu's maiden name is Meixian. She is a barbarian with a bold and straightforward temperament. She walked over in two steps as she spoke and pushed Shang Ruyi back to the bed: "She acts randomly when she is sick. What if she falls?"
Shang Ruyi had no time to think about anything else. He just grabbed her sleeve and asked anxiously: "Aunt, my marriage-"
Yu glared at her and then said angrily: "Your uncle and I have already figured out a way to solve this matter. In short, if you don't want to marry Yuwen Sui, don't marry him. We will not let you suffer under any circumstances. Aggrieved."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately put down the big stone in his heart.
As long as you don't marry Yu Wenzuo, that's fine!
Yu hesitated again and said: "It's just——"
Before she finished speaking, a servant suddenly ran to the door and said anxiously: "Madam, it's not good!"
Yu turned around displeased: "What's all the fuss about?"
The boy trembled and said, "Yu, people from the Yuwen family are here!"
"What?!"
Both uncle and nephew were very surprised. Don't the Yuwen family live in Taiyuan? Why did it come so soon?
Yu thought for a while and said, "Don't move yet. I'll go out and take a look."
Shang Ruyi said: "Aunt, they are here to find me. I am not at fault for this matter, so let me go -"
"What nonsense,"
Yu was angry and funny, and pushed her back on the bed: "The elders are still here, is it your turn as a junior to take responsibility? Just lie down for me!"
After saying that, Yu glanced at her with a complicated expression, turned around and went out.
Although she stayed in the room, Shang Ruyi was uneasy. It was not a trivial matter to regret her marriage. If Sheng Guogong really wanted to take the blame, not only would the friendship between the two families be broken, but her late father, uncle and aunt would also be affected. She is really unfilial.
With this thought in mind, she held herself up and dressed silently, opened the door and was about to go out.
However, as soon as he opened the door, Shang Ruyi froze.
A tall figure stood at the door.
Under the dim sky, the thick shadow cast by the man almost enveloped her whole body.
