Chapter Nine, Annulment of Engagement

"It would be strange if it sounded unfamiliar!" The doorman looked at the letter in his hand, and a deep sense of disgust involuntarily appeared on his face. "He is the wastrel who is engaged to the young lady!"

Master

In front of the entrance stood two gatekeepers, one tall and one short. Upon seeing Xu Xun arriving by car, they naturally became a bit more cautious. After observing Xu Xun's attire and demeanor, the tall gatekeeper smiled and said: "Young master, it seems you have come at an inopportune time; my master has just stepped out. If it is urgent, I can inform the chief steward right away; if not, you may leave a message."

Having accomplished the important task assigned by the young lady, she fortuitously intercepted a letter from that Xu family member. Naturally, she felt a sense of achievement. However, halfway through, she pressed her chest and suddenly recalled the warning from the high-ranking household, causing her heart to stir. What if that young man had indeed written something inappropriate in the letter, and she presented it to the young lady? Wouldn't that provoke the young lady's anger? Moreover, if those two at the door were to speak carelessly and spread rumors about private dealings, she would be making a grave mistake! What if that young man had indeed written something inappropriate in the letter, and she presented it to the young lady? Wouldn't that provoke the young lady's anger? Furthermore, if those two at the door were to speak carelessly and spread rumors about private dealings, she would be making a grave mistake!

"Miss Ruyi, you jest; I lack such courage!" Yan hurriedly handed over the letter with both hands. Seeing Miss Ruyi smugly tuck it into her bosom, he couldn't help but remind her, "Although that fellow is detestable, it’s only a few days. If there’s anything unsightly written by the higher-ups, Miss Ruyi must advise the young lady to be cautious..."

Jin Liu looked at this scene in confusion, glancing at the frowning high gatekeeper, then turning to look at his own young master. After a moment of hesitation, he quickly turned around to catch up, diligently assisting the person into the carriage. After a flurry of activity, he immediately cracked the whip and set off. Once the carriage departed, the short gatekeeper, who had remained silent in front of the Shen family’s door, finally approached. He stared at the few characters on the envelope for quite a while, but ultimately could not read them, so he nudged the high gatekeeper with his elbow.

You are not an outsider, so take a look.

Shen Guang shook his head, stood up, and paced back and forth in the room a few times. Seeing this situation, Lu Quan could not help but ponder as well. Suddenly, he recalled that he had previously asked the two doormen who had received the letter about it, and he quickly spoke up: "Sir, I just remembered that Yan Da mentioned before that the Xu family’s son had brought up wanting to go to the Ying Tian Prefecture to handle some matters after delivering the letter."

This was Xu Xun's first time taking a car out. The dull sound of the wheels rolling over the bluestone pavement filled his ears, accompanied by Jin Liu's shouts clearing the way, the voices of people and the sounds of horse-drawn carriages by the roadside. In short, a variety of sounds intertwined, creating a strangely hypnotic effect. Thus, despite the severe jolting of the vehicle, he curled up in his seat and gradually fell asleep.

"The master is not here; could it be that besides the young lady, there is anyone else who can make decisions regarding the delivered letter?" Without waiting for the high gatekeeper to come up with any excuses to delay, she smiled charmingly and said, "What, Brother Yan, are you not even listening to the young lady's words?"

Indeed, what you said is very true

"What, that good-for-nothing thing!" The short door room suddenly exploded, https://mhetushu.com he actually rolled up his sleeves, "He has such audacity, daring to come here to seek an audience with the master, he should take a look at himself in the mirror..."

He did not know how long it had been when he was startled awake by a shove. Upon seeing the face of Jin Liu in front of him, he squinted and sat up straight, not asking a word, and simply bent down to get out of the car. Once his feet were on solid ground, he began to survey his surroundings. He noticed that the road in front was exceptionally wide, and the high walls of the residences on both sides were extremely neat, most of which appeared to be brand new. After pondering this for a moment, he walked to the entrance of the Shen residence, while Jin Liu had already taken the initiative to go ahead.

Jin Liu felt a heart full of confusion, yet when faced with the seemingly indifferent Xu Xun, he found himself unable to utter a single word. He could only respond with a sound and hurried off to the stable on the east side to tidy up. Fortunately, he had already cleaned the mule and wiped down the cart in the morning, so it only took him a quarter of an hour to get everything in order and smoothly bring the cart out. After assisting Xu Xun onto the cart, he first lowered the thick cotton curtain, then closed the door, and finally took his place as the driver. Fortunately, he had already cleaned the mule and wiped down the cart in the morning, so it only took him a quarter of an hour to get everything in order and smoothly bring the cart out. After assisting Xu Xun onto the cart, he first lowered the thick cotton curtain, then closed the door, and finally took his place as the driver.

So it is to the Shen family

Although the Shen family is not a prominent aristocratic clan, having only risen to prominence in the past ten to twenty years, their household servants are rarely influenced by the deceitful and evasive habits typical of the servants of wealthy families. Upon receiving this letter, the chief steward, Lu Quan, learned that it was delivered by Xu Xun, and immediately furrowed his brow. After dismissing Ruyi, he did not hastily open the letter. Fortunately, it was not long before Master Shen He, also known as Shen Guang, returned home, and he personally delivered it.

I said, "Elder brother, why does this young gentleman's name sound somewhat familiar to me?"

Having said this, Xu Xun gently nodded, turned, and walked towards the carriage. Just as he was about to get into the carriage, he suddenly spoke without looking back: "Jin Liu, what are you still dawdling for? We still have serious business to attend to at the Yingtian Prefecture!"

Do you still dare to speak? If it weren't for the fact that you, that damned fellow, engaged in such shady dealings last time, and even let the young lady catch you red-handed, would I need to wade through this murky water? Stop sulking; let's take it one step at a time, why bother with so much!

Outside the window, in response to the voice coming from within, a figure quietly crouched down and stealthily slipped away along the base of the wall

Ruyi called the two doormen into the small room on the right side of the main gate. After a short while, she emerged from behind the door curtain and walked down the corridor with a cheerful demeanor. However, the two brothers, who followed her out, could not help but exchange glances in bewilderment. After a while, the shorter doorman finally sighed, "Elder brother, it’s this matter again. How long must we live in fear and anxiety?"

It is not an urgent matter. Xu Xun had not intended to meet anyone today. Upon learning that the person he was looking for was not present, he felt quite pleased. He immediately smiled and took out a letter from his sleeve, handing it over, saying, "Please, this esteemed gentleman, deliver this letter to Lord Shen, and say it is from Xu Xun with utmost respect"

"It is said this way, but Master Xu II still has no idea. What if he suddenly returns..."

Excuse me, my family is here to pay a visit to Lord Shen of your esteemed household. May I ask if Lord Shen is available

The young lady is not one of those women who only lament the changing seasons; how could she be so easily provoked by such a person?" Ru Yi said with a smirk, suddenly recalling an important matter. She couldn't help but stamp her foot in frustration and said, "Because of your interruption, I even forgot the serious business. You two, come inside and let's talk!"

In the study, seeing Shen Guang holding the letter in contemplation and remaining silent, he softly said: "Master, since you already have a decision, whether he is apologizing or pleading from above, or speaking nonsense, why not take a look?"

"Miss Ruyi, this is not in accordance with the rules"

The one referred to as the "Ruyi Girl" is a young maiden of about thirteen or fourteen years old, with her hair styled in twin buns. Her delicate features carry a hint of the grace typical of Jiangnan women. She is dressed in a crab-shell green satin jacket with a diagonal collar and right lapel, paired with an apricot-colored cotton skirt. Only a pair of pearl earrings are visible on her ears. At this moment, her cheeks are slightly puffed, making her appear even more charming and lovely. She casts a cold glance at the short gatekeeper, snorts in annoyance through her nose, and extends her hand towards the tall gatekeeper, saying: "Hand it over!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Guang furrowed his brows even more: "What is this prodigal son suddenly doing at the Yingtian Prefecture? ... Hmm, he must be looking for Xu Lao Liu to find a way out. Hmph, usually not praying and now trying to seek help at the last moment. With Xu Lao Liu's temperament, there is an eighty to ninety percent chance he will come back with a setback. Forget it, since such a good opportunity has presented itself, you might as well go to his house in person and probe the situation. ... If he is truly willing, considering he is Xu Er Ye's son and that the library is also entangled in troubles, give him some extra compensation. After all, I owe him!"

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly heard a heavy cough from the side, which interrupted his train of thought. When he turned to look in the other direction, he immediately put on a beaming smile: "Ah, it is Miss Ruyi. What brings you out here on such a cold day? Has the young lady sent you to run an errand or to buy something? You can leave it to us brothers; we guarantee there will be no mistakes..."

Shen Guang nodded and used a paper cutter to open the envelope. Upon seeing that there was only a thin sheet of paper inside, he picked it up by the corners and unfolded it. After just one glance, he stood up abruptly, his face filled with incredulous astonishment. After a long while, he realized his loss of composure and slowly sat back down, but his right hand unconsciously tightened around the armrest of the armchair.

Lu Quan surprisingly took the note, and after a hurried glance, his face revealed an expression identical to that of Shen Guang. Before long, he returned the note with both hands, his demeanor having relaxed: "Master, although it is unexpected that the Xu family has voluntarily proposed to break off the engagement, does it not also spare you from the reputation of being untrustworthy? It must be noted that according to the law, if the woman breaks off the engagement and he reports it to the authorities, it would be a significant trouble for both us and..."

Upon thinking of this, she stood there pondering and deliberating. Finally, she turned around and headed straight for the front yard, delivering the letter to the steward, Lu. However, she had intended to take the opportunity to see what was written in the letter, but the steward did not give her this chance at all, waving her off and dismissing her. She had no choice but to return in disappointment