After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 693 Ridicule
Haijiao was not concerned about Jinwu's situation. He felt relieved to know that he was still under control and nothing serious happened.

He also had to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to meet Zhou Yijun. Although he was about to leave for Beijing with Zhou Yijun, since his younger sister was included in the list of candidates for Wu Ke's fiancée, he had to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to show his face, to let his friends know, and to express the Hai family's attitude towards this marriage.

God knows what Ma Shangyi said to the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo? What if the latter misunderstood that the Hai family was happy to marry into the Wu family? !

Haijiao left in a hurry, leaving Jin Jiashu sitting alone in the study.

He thought for a long time and felt that some things seemed to be out of his control.

He thought he had plenty of time to plan slowly. The Hai family was not in a hurry to find a husband for their granddaughter, and wanted to wait until they came to Beijing to avoid marrying the child in Chang'an and having to endure the pain of separation from their loved ones in the future. And if the news revealed by Ma Shangyi was correct, he could go to the capital in two years at most. By then, they would be in the capital together, and with his friendship with the Hai family, it should not be difficult to propose marriage. He could not compare to Wu Ke now, but he might not be less prominent than his classmate in the future.

But if the Hai family is persuaded to arrange a marriage for their granddaughter now, or if they marry off their granddaughter before he even asks after they go to Beijing next year, wouldn't he regret it to death? !

Some things cannot be delayed. There is no time left for him. He wants to marry the girl of his choice, so he has to start preparing now, and he has to explain his ideas to Ma Shangyi, Concubine Xu, and even the Queen Mother Zhou behind them!

He could no longer let them control him and be just an obedient and lovable puppet!

At worst, he would not be able to rely on the relationship with his "aunt" and "cousin" to gain wealth in the future. But what does that matter? It's not like he doesn't have the ability to take the imperial examination. As long as he doesn't pursue high positions and high salaries, but only seeks to be content with a small fortune, he can still live a good life without the care of his "aunt" and "cousin".

Miss Haitang, she didn't like the life of a rich family and avoided it as much as possible. She liked the quiet life of a small family. So why should he add obstacles to his marriage proposal for a little vanity and become the kind of person Miss Haitang didn't like? !
Jin Jiashu took a deep breath and quickly revised his future plans.

By the time Ma Shangyi returned from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, it was almost evening. She walked all the way from the front door back to the backyard, asking Aunt Lu about the preparations for dinner as she walked. She was generally satisfied, and after telling Aunt Lu to start the meal, she went back to her room to change her clothes.

After changing clothes, Ma Shangyi went to the main room to see Jin Jiashu. Seeing him sitting in front of the window reading a book very seriously, she couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile on her face.

Although the emperor's behavior was very hurtful, the boy calmed down after getting angry. He was able to keep his temper and continue to study hard. He was really sensible. A sensible and reasonable child will definitely have a great future! Madam Xu will have a strong supporter in the future and will not have to bear the hardship alone. After Ma Shangyi sighed in her heart, she was about to leave quietly. Jin Jiashu, who had heard the noise, put down the book and looked up: "Madam, have you just returned from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion? Are you ready for dinner?"

"Not yet. I just told the kitchen to prepare dinner." Ma Shangyi smiled and said, "Are you hungry, brother? You must be tired after reading for the whole afternoon. Take a rest first and eat first."

Jin Jiashu smiled and tidied up his desk, saying casually, "Brother Hai will be here this afternoon. He has almost finished tidying up and is just waiting for General Tu to give the order. We can leave at any time."

Ma Shangyi said, "Today at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, I heard from Mrs. Zhou Liu that General Zhou is almost in Chang'an. When he returns to Chang'an and completes the handover with Commander Tudu, Commander Tudu will leave for the capital immediately. It will probably take two or three days, right?"

Jin Jiashu nodded: "So it's almost time for Brother Hai and I to part ways. I wonder when we can meet again? Brother Hai is worried now. He can't bear to leave his family. His sister is favored by the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo and she wants to marry her to Wu Ke. The whole family is very worried. Brother Hai said that his family still lives in Chang'an and can't go to the capital for a while. If he refuses the marriage, he doesn't know if it will make the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo angry and think that his family is ungrateful..."

Ma Shangyi looked away with a guilty conscience: "I also heard about it in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. What's wrong with this marriage? The Wu family's son has a mild temper and a kind personality. He grew up under everyone's eyes. He studied with Mr. Xie for a few years and has learned well. He will definitely have a bright future. Hai's sister Tang has also been familiar with poetry and books since she was a child. Although she doesn't have a resounding reputation outside, everyone who knows her knows how outstanding she is. She is more than enough for the Wu family's son. As for family background... Now the Wu family has no confidence to be picky. Even if the Wu family's son returns to the capital, he still has a long way to go to revive his family. Hai has Tao Gelao behind him, and he is very kind to many old people of the Wu family. If he marries into the Wu family, it will also be of many benefits to the Wu family's son."

Even though Wu Ke is the grandson of the Wu family, he has never appeared in front of the old students of the Wu family in the years when the Wu family fell into decline, and no one knows him. As long as he lives a smooth life, the old students of the Wu family have no reason to work hard for him. After all, when Wu Wen'an and Sun Ge Lao were fighting and implicated his old students, he did not bother to rescue them. But the Hai family once sheltered the old students of the Wu family who were exiled to the northwest for many years, and there are friendships with Xie Wenzai, Cao Gengyun, Lu Bainian and others. If Wu Ke becomes the grandson-in-law of the Hai family, he will be able to really borrow the help of the old students of the Wu family in the future. Everyone supports him, no longer because of the relationship between Wu Wen'an and his teacher many years ago, but more to repay the Hai family for their help and shelter for twenty or thirty years.

This was a perfect marriage for both parties. The Hai family could gain wealth and the Wu family could gain support. It was perfect.

It just doesn't quite match Jin Jiashu's feelings.

Why is the Hai family reluctant?
Jin Jiashu showed a sarcastic look on his face: "Why would the Hai family be willing? Is it just for the Wu family to be rich in the future? To be honest, if it weren't for Wu Wen'an who pitted his students and subordinates and watched them being demoted and exiled, how could Teacher Xie waste so many years and put his bright future down the drain? In order to protect his cousin, Grandpa Hai took his family away from home and went all the way from Zhili to Chang'an, Ganzhou, Suzhou and even Guazhou. How much suffering did he suffer?! The only son died, and the daughter-in-law also died. He had talent and connections, and could have been promoted in his prime, but he dragged it until now when he was about to retire, and only relied on Tao Ge Lao to be promoted to the sixth rank. If the Wu family could have made a little more effort, not been so useless when facing the Sun family, or gave up fighting with the Sun family early, so many people would not have suffered. Nanny thinks that the Hai family has never said a harsh word in front of Wu Ke and Wu Qiong, and they really have no complaints in their hearts?!"

He looked up at Ma Shangyi's shocked expression: "Grandma Hai is tempted by this marriage. She probably doesn't want to see her family suffer so much and have to watch the Wu family become rich in the future while her family can't get any benefit at all, right? But in the eyes of the other people in the Hai family...it's better not to get any benefit at all. Think about the suffering they have endured in the past 30 years. Marrying into the Wu family...is too disgusting! Brother Hai and Sister Hai still remember the hatred of losing their father and mother! They hate the Sun family so much, are they grateful to the Wu family?!"

(End of this chapter)