The pale golden sunlight poured into the house from the open window, reflecting the mist of tea.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and Fang Mingxu's aggressive gaze made Jiang Shu unhappy. He frowned and stood up: "I invited Boss Fang for this tea today."
After saying that, Jiang Shu stood up and left without looking back.
The enthusiasm in Fang Mingxu's eyes faded, and he felt frustration filling his chest as he looked at Jiang Shu Wei taking a sip of tea.
After living for nearly thirty years, he showed his sincerity in front of a woman for the first time, but Jiang Shu dismissed it.
Fang Mingxu felt depressed and angry, but after he calmed down, he became determined again.
Things that are easily obtained are not worthy of being rare. The more difficult they are to obtain, the more precious they are.
He didn't believe that he couldn't conquer a woman.
After coming out of the teahouse, Jiang Shu was so disturbed that he stopped looking for a shop and simply returned to Jiang's house.
Recalling Fang Mingxu's words, Jiang Shu had doubts in his heart.
She found several guards who were running business with Jiang's father at that time, and after careful questioning, she noticed something suspicious.
"You guys take a trip and conduct detailed inquiries at the local area to see if you can find clues and evidence."
After a few months, it may be difficult to find traces again, but you have to give it a try.
"Yes." Several people accepted the order.
Jiang Shu asked Chu Yu to bring them a bag of silver and asked them to leave immediately.
After seeing off the guards, Chu Yu asked softly: "Does the girl suspect that the master's serious injury in danger was man-made?"
Jiang Shu nodded. Fang Mingxu probably didn't lie to her.
"Don't tell your parents and Jiang Ning yet, lest they worry for no reason." Jiang Shu ordered.
Chu Yu nodded in agreement, knowing the importance.
While the master and servant were talking, Mother Jiang slowly entered the room.
"Mom." Jiang Shu was shocked, not sure if she heard anything.
Mother Jiang came over and sat down, and asked in surprise: "Why did you come back so early today? But were you scared last night?"
Jiang Shu's apricot eyes flashed slightly and he nodded.
Jiang's mother felt very distressed: "Then let's rest for a few days. There is a shopkeeper in the shop, so there is no need to patrol every day."
"Okay, just listen to mother." Jiang Shuwen complied.
In his rare free time, Jiang Shu stayed at home with Jiang's father, talking and playing chess to relieve his boredom, and asked insinuatingly about the distress.
But Jiang's father was sitting in the car at the time. He passed out on the spot after being in danger and didn't know anything.
"Master, Madam, Miss, there is... someone is coming." The servant reported hurriedly.
"Who came and scared you like this?" Father Jiang wondered.
The servant gasped and said, "Matchmaker, someone comes to ask for a hand in marriage."
"Who do you want to marry?" Jiang's mother was surprised.
The couple only had one son and one daughter. Jiang Ning was still young and not yet old enough to discuss marriage.
"Girl." The servant pointed at Jiang Shu.
The three of them looked at each other, and Jiang Mu and Jiang Shu hurried to the front hall.
Father Jiang's legs are not yet healed and he cannot walk around, so he can only do it in a hurry.
The mother and daughter came to the front hall and saw several people sitting in the hall waiting.
Mother Jiang didn't recognize these people, but Jiang Shu looked familiar.
"Miss Jiang." As soon as Jiang Shu entered, the leading woman stood up to greet her, holding her hand warmly with a very cordial attitude.
Mother Jiang looked at the people in confusion.
The matchmaker introduced with a smile on his face: "This is Mrs. Yang from the Shaoqing family of Taichang Temple, and this is the Second Young Master Yang."
Second Young Master Yang stood up to greet him, his appearance was dignified.
After some greetings, both parties sat down.
Mrs. Yang first chatted with Jiang Shu and Jiang's mother for a few words, and after getting close to her, she signaled to the matchmaker.
"The older man is getting married, and the older girl is getting married. I look at the second young master and Miss Jiang. They really match each other." The matchmaker said with a smile on his face.
As soon as the mother and daughter heard this, they knew that business was coming.
Second Young Master Yang looked at Jiang Shu with hot eyes.
He was originally a concubine in the family, but because his biological mother died young, he was recorded in the name of the royal wife.
Although he has the title of legitimate son, he is not his biological son, nor is he the eldest son. He has little to do with the family's foundation.
Moreover, his qualifications are mediocre. Although he has a casual job, he is just hanging around and has no future.
Because of this, the legitimate daughter of a wealthy official family looked down upon him, but he was not willing to marry a concubine.
As for Jiang Shu, although she is the daughter of a merchant, she is also a harmonious person. But she took over Jiang Ji, and her beauty was much better than those concubines.
Second Young Master Yang is very satisfied with Jiang Shu, and so is Mrs. Yang.
When the matchmaker mentioned the word 'seeking to marry', Jiang Shu frowned.
Jiang's mother knew she didn't want to, so she declined politely.
Mrs. Yang was not upset and asked them to think about it again.
When leaving, Second Young Master Yang looked back at Jiang Shu, feeling a little reluctant and slightly annoyed.
He didn't dislike her for being married, so why should she dislike him?
After seeing off a few people, the mother and daughter breathed a sigh of relief. When they were about to return to the backyard, the servant led three more people.
Those who came back were all transferred to the family of Si Yun, the salt transport envoy, to seek a wife for their legitimate son.
Jiang Shu glanced at the young man. He was short in stature and had a round belly. He was panting heavily even as he walked.
Not to mention Jiang Shu, Jiang's mother even frowned when she saw it.
But the young master fell in love with Jiang Shu and wanted to marry him.
The mother and daughter spent a lot of time talking and finally sent them away.
"What day is it today? Why are there so many people lining up to propose marriage?" Jiang's mother wondered.
The maid said: "Today is the 23rd of May. It's a good time to get married and ask for your name."
As if to confirm this auspicious day, someone else came in the afternoon.
The person who came was handsome and handsome. He was the son of Earl Zhongqin and the eldest son who would inherit the title in the future.
It's just that he is much older than Jiang Shu, already in his thirties. His previous wife died of illness and he has a son, who came to ask for Jiang Shu's hand in marriage.
The mother and daughter had headaches, and they carefully considered their choice of words to refuse.
The other party thought that Jiang Shu was embarrassed, or that there were multiple marriage proposals that needed to be considered, so he said he would go back and wait for the letter.
What letter are you waiting for? She will never reply to him!
Jiang Shu gritted his teeth angrily.
Jiang Ning, who returned from school, heard that Jiang Shu was being wooed for marriage, and praised the person who wanted to marry him for his discernment.
"My sister is so good, she deserves to be married to her."
Jiang Shu slapped him angrily: "If you laugh at me again for asking you to marry me, my brother is so outstanding, there should be people vying for his marriage."
"No, no, no, sister, I was wrong." Jiang Ning quickly begged for mercy.
They thought the matter would just go away, but the family never expected that more people would come to propose marriage in the next few days.
Jiang Shu originally wanted to rest quietly and leisurely at home for a few days, but he was disturbed and became restless.
In order to escape, she put on men's clothes and went out, leaving Jiang's mother to deal with it alone.
Although Jiang's mother had a headache, she couldn't help it. She could only cope with it with a smile.
On this day, Jiang Shu was halfway through his shop tour when servants from his family hurriedly came looking for him.
"Girl, please go back quickly."
"What's wrong?" Jiang Shu's heart skipped a beat.
The servant wiped his sweat and said: "The boss of the salt merchant Fang's family came to ask for marriage. No matter what the lady said, he refused to leave and insisted on seeing the girl."
Is Fang Mingxu sick?
Jiang Shu went home angrily and looked very worried when he saw Fang Mingxu.
"What exactly does Boss Fang want to do?"
Fang Mingxu said sincerely: "I want to marry you."
"My boss has no intention, please come back." Jiang Shu refused without hesitation.
Fang Mingxu saw the disgust on her face, and his heart ached.
But thinking about the bastard things he had done in the past, he endured it and said with a serious face: "I know how dissatisfied you are with me, but can you calmly listen to what I have to say?"
"What do you want to say?" Jiang Shu looked impatient.
Fang Mingxu glanced at Mother Jiang and hesitated.
Mother Jiang got up and said, "It's time for your father to take medicine. I'll wait for him to take medicine."
She sat with Fang Mingxu for an hour and wanted to leave a long time ago.
