Shen Changze's hands were broad and hot, and Jiang Shu's slightly cold hands were wrapped in his, and a warm current surged into his heart.
The two of them went to Shouyong Hall hand in hand to pay their respects to Mrs. Shen and Mother Shen.
Due to holding a sword for many years, Shen Changze's palms were rough and calloused. Jiang Shu's hands were slender and delicate, smooth and soft as if they were boneless, and Shen Changze couldn't help but squeeze them.
Jiang Shu trembled and looked sideways at him.
Shen Changze coughed and lowered his voice: "Madam's hands are so soft."
Hearing this, Jiang Shu's pretty face heated up, and she felt Shen Changze's hands getting hot. She wanted to break free, but Shen Changze refused to let her go, and the two of them held hands and arrived at Shouyong Hall.
"Great-grandmother's heart and soul, come and let great-grandmother hug you..."
Before entering Shouyong Hall, I heard cheerful conversations and laughter.
"Grandmother, mother." The two of them greeted in unison. When Cheng Jinchu turned to look over, Shen Changze let go of Jiang Shu's hand.
Jiang Shu retracted his hand and held it in front of him, and the warmth in his heart was cooled.
"Daddy." Yan Huan ran over and hugged Shen Changze's leg.
Shen Changze bent down and picked her up, pointed at Jiang Shu and said, "Call mother."
Yan Huan opened her bright eyes and stared straight at the beads on Jiang Shu's head: "Mom, it's so beautiful."
For a three-year-old, a shiny ruby is a novelty toy.
Noticing Yan Huan's eyes, Jiang Shu asked softly: "Do you like it?"
"I like it." Yan Huan stretched out his hand and touched Jiang Shu's dripping bead.
Looking at her cute little face, Jiang Shu curled her lips and said, "Mom will give you a set later."
Adult matters have nothing to do with children, and she will not vent her anger on children.
"Okay, it's getting late, you go quickly." Mother Shen hugged Yan Huan and told them to leave quickly.
Mrs. Shen was solely focused on teasing her great-grandson and ignored him at all.
Shen Changze and Jiang Shu turned and left.
Cheng Jinchu felt very uncomfortable looking at their matching figures.
She was the one who picked Shen Changze's clothes, but she didn't expect that Jiang Shu would wear the same color.
And just now, the scene of Shen Changze holding Yan Huan and calling Jiang Shu mother, and the three of them living in harmony deeply hurt her.
How could her child be welcomed into the lap of others?
On the carriage heading to Jiang Mansion, Jiang Shu and Shen Changze each sat on one side without saying a word.
Seeing her hand on her leg, Shen Changze seemed to think of something: "How are your hands?"
"Yeah." Jiang Shu responded lightly.
Although the hot soup scalded the back of her hand, it was not serious. There were no blisters or peeling. After a few days of applying the medicine, she returned to normal.
Looking at the bright little face in front of him, Shen Changze wanted to talk to her more and get closer, so he found something to say: "Jin Chu's ancestor was a wine merchant. He has the secret recipe of wine making passed down from his ancestors. He plans to open a wine shop in Shangjing. You how about?"
"Very good." Jiang Shu looked indifferent and not interested.
Shen Changze moved his lips and changed the topic: "How are my father-in-law and mother-in-law doing well recently? Do I need to buy anything else on the way?"
Hearing him ask about his parents, Jiang Shu's expression softened a lot, and a smile appeared on his lips: "My parents are both in good health, but Jiang Ning is at a naughty age, which gives them a headache."
Jiang Ning?
Yes, she also has a younger brother. When he went to Jiang's house to welcome his bride, he held Jiang Shu's hand in tears and refused to let him go, wiping the snot all over his body.
"How old is Jiang Ning now?"
"I'll be thirteen in two months."
Jiang Shu smiled softly and started talking more: "He beat the little naughty boys and made a lot of noise in the house every day. His parents couldn't control him and sent him to the academy. Within half a year, he became the little devil of the academy. But he is very talented and learns everything very quickly, which makes the Master both love and hate him..."
"My father-in-law and mother-in-law want him to become an official?" Shen Changze wondered.
The Jiang family has a lot of wealth and a lot of business, but they only have an only son, Jiang Ning. If he becomes an official, who will take over the Jiang family's business?
Jiang Shu shook his head: "My parents didn't think so, they just wanted him to be literate and sensible. As for what happens in the future, it depends on his talent."
Reading requires talent, and so does doing business. If Jiang Ning had no business talent, forcing him to take over would only result in the loss of the family fortune.
While the two were talking, the carriage suddenly stopped.
"Master Marquis, madam, Jiang Mansion has arrived."
"Sister!" Before Jiang Shu got out of the car, he heard the young man's cheerful voice.
Shen Changze took the lead to get out of the carriage, and when he looked out, he saw the handsome young man waiting beside the carriage.
Her hair was tied up in a jade crown, and her figure was tall and straight, reaching past his shoulders. His appearance is somewhat similar to that of Jiang Shu. When he grows up, he will be fascinated by many ladies in the capital.
"Brother." Jiang Shu got out of the carriage, and Shen Changze reached out to help her get out of the carriage.
Jiang Shu was about to put his hand up, but was caught by Jiang Ning.
"I'll help sister." Jiang Ning squeezed Shen Changze away.
Shen Changze looked at his empty palms and looked at the close brother and sister, feeling a little heartbroken for no reason.
That was his wife, how could he let the man next to him help her? Not even his own brother.
He was about to speak to remind Jiang Ning, but was interrupted by Father Jiang and Mother Jiang.
"I have met the Marquis." Father Jiang and Mother Jiang saluted according to the rules.
Shen Changze hurriedly gave him a hand: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, get up quickly."
"Shu'er." Mother Jiang held Jiang Shu's hand and shed tears before she could speak.
"Mom, I'm back." Jiang Shu smiled softly and acted coquettishly with Jiang's mother.
Looking at the scene in front of them, the servants and maids all turned red-eyed.
Six years later, I finally saw the young lady returning home with her uncle.
Although the streets on both sides have been cleaned by the servants, it is impossible to ensure that there will be people passing by, so Father Jiang frowned and said: "First go to the mansion."
It would be fine if it were an ordinary person, it would be inconvenient for Madam Hou to show up.
A group of people entered the hall and sat down. The maid served tea and the sailor retired.
Father Jiang and mother Jiang asked Shen Changze to take a seat, but Shen Changze refused and sat at the bottom with Jiang Shu.
At this time, his identity is not the Marquis of Jing'an, but his son-in-law, and he should be seated as a courtesy to his elders.
"Sister, why have you lost weight?" Jiang Ning stared at Jiang Shu's thin face, full of heartache, and finally glared at Shen Changze accusingly.
It must have been caused by him bringing his wife and children back, which made Sister A sad.
Shen Changze knew that he was in the wrong and didn't care.
Jiang's father and Jiang's mother were also resentful, but did not scold him.
Jiang Shu was afraid that the atmosphere would become more tense, so he teased Jiang Ning and said, "Sister, how about eating more today and bringing it all back?"
Jiang Ning nodded childishly: "Okay. Mother asked the kitchen to prepare all the dishes that my sister likes to eat. She will eat more in a while."
The family was very excited after receiving a letter from Jiang Shu last night. The Jiang Mansion was busy opening business early this morning, and Jiang Ning, who was originally going to the academy, also took leave.
Jiang's mother wanted to have a few words with Jiang Shu, so she asked Jiang's father, Jiang Ning, to accompany Shen Changze. She called Jiang Shu to the garden.
"Master Marquis, how does he treat you?" Mother Jiang asked as she walked.
Jiang Shu held his mother's hand and nodded.
She didn't want her parents to worry about her.
"Then...have you consummated your marriage?" Mother Jiang stared into Jiang Shu's eyes, very concerned about this matter.
Being stared at like this, Jiang Shu didn't dare to lie: "Not yet."
