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Chapter 459: Zong Zheng's Marriage Engagement and Return
Everyone hurried to the front of the hall, only to see several men in black standing there with stern faces. Their eyes were sharp, as if they could see through everything, and they exuded a chilling aura. The leader was a tall, middle-aged man with deep eyes. When he saw Shin Yu-hee and others appear, he raised his chin slightly.

"Are you Shin Yuxi and her friends?" The middle-aged man's voice was low and magnetic, but with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Ah Jing stepped forward and asked cautiously, "Who are you? Why are you here to see Miss Shen?"

The middle-aged man sneered: "It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is the mistakes Shin Youxi made. We can't just let it go like this."

Shen Youxi was shocked. She tried to calm herself down and said, "I don't know what you are talking about. If I have ever offended you, please let me know."

The middle-aged man glanced at her and said slowly, "Do you still remember what happened between you and Zong Zheng Yuhan many years ago? Do you know how much pain and suffering he has suffered because of your departure?"

Shen Youxi's face turned pale, and her lips trembled slightly as she said, "I...I know I was sorry for him, but I want to make amends now. What do you want?"

A young man next to the middle-aged man snorted coldly, "Make up for it? Do you think it's so easy to make up for it? Young Master Zong Zheng has been looking for you all these years. His heart is full of pain and resentment. You must pay the price for this."

Cheng Mu frowned and said, "Even if Miss Shen was wrong before, she has realized it now and wants to correct it. Your aggressiveness is not the solution to the problem."

The middle-aged man glanced at Cheng Mu and said, "Who are you? You have no right to speak here. We are only here to take Shen Youxi away and let her face Master Zong Zheng and receive the punishment she deserves."

Bai Bohe said hurriedly: "No, you can't take her away. Miss Shen is trying hard to change now. If you take her away by force, we will not agree."

The middle-aged man's eyes were stern, and his momentum suddenly increased: "You want to stop us? Just a few of you dare to go against us?"

Xiang Yunsha said fearlessly: "We are not going to go against you, we just hope you can give Miss Shen a chance to make up for her mistakes in her own way."

The middle-aged man pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, since you said so, I will give you three days. If Master Zong Zheng's mood does not improve within three days, we will come and take her away."

After saying that, the middle-aged man turned around and left with his men. Shin Youxi breathed a sigh of relief, but his face was still full of worry: "What should I do in three days? I really don't want to hurt him anymore."

Ah Jing consoled her, "Don't be afraid, Miss Shen. We will work together over the next three days and we will definitely find a solution. Let's go to where Zong Zheng Yu Han is and explain everything to him in person."

Cheng Mu nodded and said, "Yes, maybe if you apologize to him in person and let him see your sincerity, things will turn around."

Shin Youxi gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, thank you for your help. I will try my best to win his forgiveness."

While everyone was worried about this sudden change, Cheng Mu was silently thinking about how to deal with it. His keen insight made him feel that there was something strange about this matter, so after the men in black turned around and left, he quietly followed them.

He followed the middle-aged man and his group carefully, relying on his excellent concealment skills to avoid being noticed by the other party. Along the way, he heard the low conversations of these people.

"We must deal with Shen Youxi this time. We must not let her appear in front of Zongzheng Yuhan again. The young lady does not want to see the young master being deceived by her." One of the subordinates said. The middle-aged man shouted in a low voice: "Keep your voices down. If we are discovered, we will have a hard time explaining. This operation must succeed and not fail. We must complete what the young lady has asked us to do."

Cheng Mu was shocked. It turned out that these people were not sent by Zong Zheng Yu Han, but were instigated by a woman who admired Zong Zheng Yu Han. Their purpose was to make Shen You Xi disappear completely to prevent future troubles.

Cheng Mu stopped following them and quickly returned to tell everyone the news. After hearing this, A Jing said, "What should we do now? We can't just sit there and wait for death."

Cheng Mu's eyes were calm. After a moment's thought, he said calmly, "This situation seems complicated, but the people I have deployed in the city may be useful. I will first arrange for someone to inquire about Zong Zheng Yu Han's whereabouts. Once there is accurate information, someone will convey the cause and effect of the matter to him in detail so that he can know the truth."

After saying this, Cheng Mu quickly returned to Zhaoxing Pavilion and summoned Lu Xing. He arranged the task with a serious and clear look: "Zong Zheng Yu Han is now in Qingai City. You must take your capable men with you and find him as soon as possible. Tell him everything about Miss Shen Youxi's regret and determination to make amends over the years, as well as the truth about the black-clothed man's trouble. Don't make any mistakes."

Lu Xing received the order and immediately summoned a group of well-trained subordinates to rush to Qingai City without stopping. Like a keen falcon, they shuttled through the streets and alleys of Qingai City to explore. Some carefully observed around the places where Zong Zheng Yuhan often appeared, some asked the local merchants and residents in a tactful way, and some checked various possible sources of clues.

Cheng Mu was waiting for news in Zhaoxing Pavilion. He was flipping through books while thinking about strategies to deal with various possible situations. Although he seemed calm and at ease, he was actually paying attention to the progress of the search.

Soon, the subordinates who went out to explore came back with news that they had found Zong Zheng Yu Han's whereabouts and told him everything Cheng Mu had told him. Lu Xing reported back, "Sir, we have told Master Zong Zheng Yu Han everything about Miss Shen. He looked very serious after hearing it, as if he was thinking about the pros and cons." Cheng Mu nodded slightly, knowing in his heart that it would be up to Zong Zheng Yu Han to decide next.

Zong Zheng Yuhan's heart was filled with ripples after hearing this. Although he and Shin Yuxi were engaged by their parents and matchmakers, and they had not yet met each other, the sense of responsibility and mission of the family had already taken deep root in his heart. This responsibility was like a heavy mountain, making him understand that since Shin Yuxi was his legitimate fiancée, he had the obligation to protect and care for her.

"I will set off immediately to meet her. This is my responsibility and it also concerns the family's reputation and her safety. It should not be publicized to avoid complications." Zong Zheng Yuhan looked solemn, and his words were full of unquestionable determination. After that, he did not delay at all, quickly arranged the itinerary, and rushed to the destination with a few confidants, rushing all the way, just to fulfill this innate responsibility as soon as possible, to explore the unknown chapter that belonged to him and Shen Youxi under the interweaving of fate.

After thinking deeply for a moment, Zong Zheng Yuhan carefully selected his most capable confidant and ordered him to go to where Shen Youxi was. When the confidant saw Shen Youxi, he bowed respectfully and said, "Miss Shen, the young master specially sent me to invite you. Please come with me. The young master wants to talk to you, but according to etiquette, the place where we talk will be separated by a screen."

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Shin Youxi was surprised and happy when she heard this, but also a little nervous. She pursed her lips lightly, and with her trembling hands she slowly arranged her clothes, and then followed the man into a beautifully decorated carriage that had been waiting outside the door. The carriage started slowly and drove towards Zong Zheng Yuhan's residence. Along the way, Shin Youxi sat upright in the carriage, her hands unconsciously clasped together, and she felt as if she was holding a little deer in her heart, feeling uneasy. She secretly thought about the upcoming meeting, wondering what attitude Zong Zheng Yuhan would have towards her, whether he would blame her for the engagement, or understand her helplessness and hardship at the time.

At the same time, Zong Zheng Yu Han sat in his own residence behind a screen. Although he and Shen Youxi had never met in private, the mission given by his family and the respect for the marriage contract made him full of expectations and solemnity for this meeting. After Shen Youxi was led into the room and stood on the other side of the screen, Zong Zheng Yu Han spoke first, his voice calm and steady: "Miss Shen, how are you? I invited you here today because I really want to know what you think about this marriage contract?"

Shin Youxi bowed slightly and said softly, "Master Zongzheng, everything that happened in the past was caused by my willfulness. I regret it and feel deeply guilty towards you."

Zong Zheng Yu Han nodded slightly: "Since the young lady has a repentant heart, I will not make it difficult for her. This marriage contract is the order of your parents. Since my Zong Zheng family has made it, we must follow it to the end. I will take you back to Qingai City, and from now on you can live in peace in the mansion, and I will protect you."

After that, Zong Zheng Yuhan carefully arranged many servants with strong martial arts and thorough conduct to escort Shen Youxi on the road back to Qingai City. Along the way, the servants performed their duties and protected Shen Youxi in the middle to ensure that the journey was foolproof.

When Ah Jing, Cheng Mu and Xiang Yunsha in Zhaoxing Pavilion in Fenghua City heard about the development of this matter, they couldn't help but sigh at each other, their hearts filled with sighs. Ah Jing said with emotion: "After all the twists and turns along the way, now there is finally a satisfactory result. It can be said that fate plays tricks on people, but fortunately it was resolved in the end." Cheng Mu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I just hope that they can support each other in the future and live smoothly."

Lu Xing received the order and immediately summoned a group of well-trained subordinates to rush to Qingai City without stopping. Like a keen falcon, they shuttled through the streets and alleys of Qingai City to explore. Some carefully observed around the places where Zong Zheng Yuhan often appeared, some asked the local merchants and residents in a tactful way, and some checked various possible sources of clues.

Cheng Mu was waiting for news in Zhaoxing Pavilion. He was flipping through books while thinking about strategies to deal with various possible situations. Although he seemed calm and at ease, he was actually paying attention to the progress of the search.