Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 150 Disappointment
From the lesson learned from the assassination of He Qingxiao, Xin You became more cautious about finding out the truth. After confirming Chang Liang's residence, she did not act rashly, but waited patiently.

And because he caught up with his daughter's marriage proposal and He Qingxiao's involvement, even though Duan Shaoqing wished to kill his niece immediately, he had no choice but to endure it.

Within a few days, news spread that Shaoqing's mansion and Guchangbo's mansion were married.

The number one dandy in the capital got engaged, and this news naturally aroused a lot of discussion, and the Shaoqing Mansion was frequently mentioned again for a while.

What kind of virtue Guchang Bo Shizi is, everyone knows that the family that takes their daughter's happiness seriously looks down on the actions of Shaoqing's family, and those who want to climb the dragon and the phoenix are so sour that they have no good words to say.

Duan Yunchen only found out when he was ridiculed by a prison student who never dealt with him, so he immediately took a leave of absence and returned to the Shaoqing Mansion.

Duan Shaoqing was very dissatisfied with his son's leave: "You are going to join Chunwei next year. It is the business to concentrate on studying. You don't have to worry about family affairs."

In the eyes of his family, Duan Yunchen has always been sensible and easy-going, but at this time he couldn't help arguing with Duan Shaoqing: "Father, the son of Uncle Guchang is ignorant, he can't even recognize words, and his conduct is even worse. How can he be the second sister?" A good match!"

Duan Shaoqing didn't expect his son to be like this, and frowned fiercely: "Chen'er, getting married is a good thing for two surnames, and the family has its own considerations—"

Duan Yunchen coldly interrupted Duan Shaoqing: "Father, do you know what others say about our Shaoqing's mansion?"

Duan Shaoqing had heard a lot of those words a long time ago, and didn't take them to heart at all: "It's just some sour words, and they'll break up after a few days of talking. Do you think those people look down on the son of Uncle Guchang? It's just that you can't climb up Going to the high school, my heart is sour."

Duan Yunchen looked at Duan Shaoqing in disbelief.

That is to say, those gossips are not wrong, but my father actually has the intention of climbing high?
The Shaoqing Mansion is a civil servant's way, and it can also be called a scholarly family. Duan Yunchen has devoted himself to studying since childhood, and has never been disturbed by common affairs. In fact, he is a bit arrogant.

And this pride seemed to have been hit by a heavy hammer since the mother was suspended, until it was completely shattered at this moment.

Duan Shaoqing looked at his son's shock, and sighed deeply: "Chen'er, it is not so easy for a family to become more and more prosperous. Among other things, you can concentrate on reading, and the pens, inks, papers and inkstones are all top-grade , do you think you fell from the sky? Our Shaoqing Mansion's foundation is still shallow, we need you to obtain fame and fame, and we also need the help of in-laws..."

In Duan Shaoqing's opinion, it's time for his son to grow up, and he thought about waiting for him to be named on the gold list before talking about it. Now that the words have come to this point, it would be good for him to understand earlier.

Duan Yunchen listened, his face turned pale: "What about the second sister? This is why the second sister should sacrifice her own happiness for this?"

"Sacrifice?" Duan Shaoqing just found it funny, "Your second sister doesn't think so."

Looking at it now, it is not a good thing not to worry about anything, Chen'er is too naive.

Duan Shaoqing was born in a poor family, and he has tasted the taste of being short of money, and because of this, he never wants to live that kind of hard-pressed life again.

The salaries of the officials in the current dynasty were not high. If some people who were higher than him but had no family background wanted to be honest officials, they might have to borrow money to deal with sudden large expenses in the family.

Duan Yunchen didn't believe this, and went to Duan Yunhua after leaving Duan Shaoqing's place.

Duan Yunhua was admiring a pair of jadeite bracelets, which were betrothal objects sent by the Guchangbo Mansion along with the engagement letter.

Even though the life in Shaoqing Mansion is good, Duan Yunhua has used good clothes and jewelry since she was a child, this pair of Shuitou's excellent bracelets made her more and more delighted.

After making an engagement, she is already a member of Guchangbo's mansion.

"Why is big brother back at this time?" Duan Yunhua was shocked when he saw Duan Yunchen.

"Second sister's engagement is such a big deal, why didn't I hear you mention it last time I went home?"

In Duan Yunchen's generation, there are six brothers and sisters between the two families, only Duan Yunhua and his mother are compatriots, so Duan Yunchen didn't go around the corner when he spoke.

It didn't take a day or two from negotiating marriage to formally issuing the letter of appointment, but on the [-]th when I went home from vacation, I didn't hear my sister mention it, which made Duan Yunchen a little depressed.

Duan Yunhua lowered his head slightly, blushing on his cheeks: "The elders are the ones to make decisions about marriage, and I don't know if it will go well, so I didn't mention it to my elder brother..."

Duan Yunchen frowned: "What does Second Sister think about this marriage? If you don't want to, Big Brother will find a way——"

Duan Yunhua suddenly raised his head and blurted out: "No!"

Touching Duan Yunchen's astonished eyes, Duan Yunhua pursed his lips: "It's all settled, I don't want to bear the reputation of retiring, brother, don't worry about me."

Duan Yunchen's gaze was attracted by the bracelet in Duan Yunhua's hand.

"Big brother?"

Duan Yunchen came back to his senses, and nodded slightly: "I see, Second Sister, you should rest well."

Walking out of Duan Yunhua's residence, Duan Yunchen sucked in cold air and let it out slowly.

In November, the weather is getting colder.

Duan Yunchen's heart was colder than the sky outside.

Given the style and value of the pair of jade bracelets, it's obviously not what Second Sister usually wears, so they should be engagement objects.

He was also in the mood to appreciate the engagement token, no matter how confused he was, he understood the second sister's attitude towards this marriage.

Duan Yunchen suddenly felt disheartened, and left Shaoqing's Mansion without any food. When he came back, he hired a carriage anxiously, and walked slowly when he returned.

It was almost dinner time, the sky was getting dark, and lights were lit up on the street.Many people are in a hurry, unwilling to stay in the cold for a long time.

Duan Yunchen was not a person with good physical strength, his cheeks were cold and his legs and feet were heavy from the cold before he reached the Imperial College.

Seeing the light from Qingsong Bookstore, he paused and walked in by accident.

There was still some time before the bookstore closed, and a few customers bought books or pens and inks, and they just glanced at the people who walked in and stopped paying attention.

Seeing Duan Yunchen, Liu Zhou quietly rolled his eyes.

Isn't this the eldest son of Shaoqing's mansion? He still remembers the fact that this man came to find his master with a cold face.

The boy was hesitating whether to go up to meet him or pretend not to see him, when he saw the person who had just entered, he turned around and left.

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Liu Zhou rolled his eyes greatly, and when Xin You came over the next day, he told about Duan Yunchen's visit.

Thinking of some recent discussions about Shaoqing's Mansion, Xin You guessed that Duan Yunchen might be in a bad mood, which was not her concern.

Xin You wandered around the bookstore before returning to the east courtyard, shutting herself in the room, and checking the things that will be used today again.

After finding out where Chang Liang lived, she used this time to grasp a lot of information about Chang Liang.If everything goes well tonight, it may be possible to determine whether the southbound people from Guchangbo Mansion who did not record their destinations are related to the mother's death.

Today Chang Liang was on the day shift. After the shift, he would have eaten a large but mediocre meal at Guchangbo Mansion before going home, but two people dragged him to drink.

Chang Liang had ample money, so he agreed without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)