Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2701 Still Vigorous in Old Age 85.0
Everyone agreed with Shen Cha's statement; Song Jue was indeed the kind of person capable of doing such a thing, given his various prior convictions.

Thinking of this, everyone looked at Bai Meng in unison, their eyes filled with obvious sympathy.

“Sigh, I’m used to it.” Bai Meng sighed and said, “It’s better to guide than to block. No matter how you try to block him, he’ll always find a way to escape, right? So let’s just let him go. When he gets tired of playing and feels bored, he’ll come back on his own. We don’t need to persuade him.” He raised an eyebrow slightly and said, “What we need to do is ensure his safety. Hasn’t Xiao Cha already arranged for Merlin and the others to be with him? Plus our Imperial Guards and patrol battalions, that’s enough.”

While that's true, Bai Meng was quite certain that during his absence from Xijing City, Song Jue was like a wild horse, running out of the palace every day. On one hand, he wanted to check on the progress of the Ministry of Works' renovation of residential buildings, and on the other hand, he could take this opportunity to visit places he hadn't been to before.

Thinking of this, Bai Meng couldn't help but feel worried for the people in the capital. They had really worked hard during this time.

Post-disaster recovery is proceeding in an orderly manner, and matters delayed by the blizzard are gradually being put back on the agenda.

Chu Han finally got to meet Third Grandfather and Madam Ning. Seeing the deep marks that time had left on their faces and bodies, he couldn't help but sigh.

When Third Grandfather and Madam Ning saw that Chu Han's appearance hadn't changed at all, just like when he was young, they couldn't help but sigh. This person is not only good-looking but also doesn't age, and he's also very capable. It would be really hard not to be envied.

Shen Cha, Xue Ruitian, and Jin Miaomiao were extremely curious about what had happened between the three of them, and after obtaining their permission, they followed them to the Marquis's residence.

Seeing the three people holding hands and looking at each other with tears in their eyes, Xue Ruitian raised an eyebrow at Song Yaojia and Xia Chen, whom he had forcibly dragged over.

"It's quite rare to see a scene like this these days." He couldn't help but sigh and said softly, "Indeed, friendships formed in youth tend to last a long time."

“Yes!” Song Yaojia nodded. “Especially when you’re young, you only spent a short time with someone and didn’t see them for decades afterward. When you meet them again in your old age, you’ll have a lot of feelings.”

“That’s right.” Xia Chen stroked his chin. “In our lives, we will meet all kinds of people. Some, like us, can support each other and accompany each other to the end of our lives. But there are also some people who are like-minded, but they are just passersby in your life. You only meet them once, spend only a few days or ten days with them, and then never see them again for decades. At the end of your life, when you think back to these people you only met once, you will still feel a little regretful. It’s really not easy for the three of them to meet their friends from their youth. It’s very rare.”

“That’s right.” Shen Cha nodded, yawned, and glanced at Jin Miaomiao, who kept glancing towards the door. “Don’t worry, I told them to send the medicine directly to the Marquis’s residence when it’s ready.”

Jin Miaomiao withdrew her gaze, nodded to Shen Cha, then looked at the three elderly people who were talking about something, and sighed softly.

"Don't you feel a lot of emotions?"

“Hmm!” Jin Miaomiao smiled. “Actually, my master also had someone he wanted to see, but unfortunately, the sea of ​​people is so vast that he can no longer find them.”

Shen Cha took a sip of warm water, then popped a piece of candied fruit into her mouth, looked around, and waved to Xue Mu who was standing to the side.

"General!"

"Where are Young Master Xiao and Young Master Qi?" She looked at Xue Mu. "Did they go to set up their stall with Sister Ning again?" "No." Xue Mu shook his head gently. "They didn't set up their stall today; they're testing out new products in the back!"

"New products?" Jin Miaomiao suddenly became interested. "What new products? It feels like it hasn't been long since the last new product launch."

"I heard that the inspiration came from this heavy snow. It's a dessert that looks like it's in winter and tastes warm."

"Really? That sounds great!" Jin Miaomiao smiled, glanced at Xue Mu, and said, "I wonder if we'll have the honor of trying Sister Ning's new product later?"

"Of course, she wanted to invite you over when she heard you were coming, but," Xue Mu said, glancing at the three elderly people who were still catching up, "I'm afraid we'll have to wait a while."

“Of course.” Jin Miaomiao yawned. “Grand Uncle is not an outsider. Perhaps we can ask Sister Ning to come out and meet him.”

"Huh? Isn't this inappropriate?"

“My great-uncle is a gourmand, his palate is even more discerning than my fourth grandfather's. If he says it's delicious, then it must be delicious.” Xue Ruitian thought for a moment, “Why don’t you go and ask Old Madam Ning and Sister Ning if they want to meet them?”

Xue Mu thought for a moment, bowed to Xue Ruitian, and quietly went to the backyard.

He didn't want to interrupt Old Madam Ning's lively conversation, so he decided to ask Sister Ning's opinion first. If she agreed, Old Madam Ning probably wouldn't object.

Shen Cha watched Xue Mu's retreating figure, then moved closer to Xue Ruitian and asked in a low voice, "You don't object?"

"Oppose what?" Xue Ruitian saw Shen Cha wink at him with a mischievous grin, and suddenly realized, "Oh, you mean Brother Mu and Sister Ning?" Hearing Shen Cha hum in agreement, he smiled, "I don't object at all, I'm very supportive. As you know, Brother Mu's family has been the stewards of the Marquis's mansion for three generations. His grandparents, parents, and he all died in battle. He was only about thirteen or fourteen when he took over as steward. All these years, he's worked diligently for me, managing the Marquis's mansion, and hasn't had time to think about his own life. I told him that if he met a girl he liked, and she liked him too, he should boldly pursue her. But he hasn't made a move all these years, until he met Sister Ning. When he first told me about it, I thought he was dreaming, but I didn't expect Sister Ning to actually like him."

"How can you talk like that?" Jin Miaomiao patted Xue Ruitian. "Both of them are very good, and they are a perfect match. Neither of them looks down on the other."

Song Yaojia and Xia Chen exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. They agreed with Jin Miaomiao's statement, thinking that Xue Mu and Sister Ning were a perfect match.

Not long after, Xue Mu, who had quietly slipped away, quietly returned and nodded to the crowd looking over.

"agreed?"

"Hmm!" Xue Mu smiled. "She said she'll come over with Young Master Xiao, Young Master Qi, and Xiao Chengzi when things are almost ready here, bringing her new products. However, she wants to get the consent of the Old Madam and Young Master Chu first. If they don't agree, she won't force them." He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Now it depends on whether the Old Madam and Young Master Chu will agree."