Quick Wear: The Heirless Boss Wants to Get Close to Her Every Day

Chapter 221: The Delicate Cousin Girl vs. the Upright and Brave Cousin (15)

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“What is the opportunity for advancement?”

Not long ago, the man was extremely disappointed with her and his impression of her dropped to negative.

[As soon as you left, he went to investigate the Peony Flower Fair. He must have regretted it after finding out that you were drugged.]
Shen Shuyi was still a little worried. It was true that Zhou Qian knew the truth and could understand her desperate situation, but a righteous and rigid man like him did not agree with her tit-for-tat approach.

This reversal failed to break through 60% in one fell swoop. It will be difficult to conquer him in the future. She has to find a way to make Zhou Qian have a deeper emotional bond with her.

After waking up, Shen Shuyi was invited to the main hall for a talk. Old Madam Zhou and the old general sat at the top, and Zhou Xuanmin, who had been beaten, was kneeling in the hall.

When Madam Zhou saw her coming in, she waved, "Come here, Yi'er. Grandma will seek justice for you."

Cui, who was standing aside, looked at her son with a look of heartache, and a cold look flashed in her eyes when she saw Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi is not her biological granddaughter! How could her mother-in-law and father-in-law be so heartless as to beat their own granddaughter!
The old general raised his cane and pointed it at Zhou Xuanmin, "Wen Jing, what did you promise us back then?"

"You said that my cousin was weak and you would take good care of her. You also said that my cousin was well-behaved and cute and you were willing to arrange a marriage with her. Have you forgotten all this?"

"You agreed to it at the beginning, so why would I let you get engaged?!"

He hit Zhou Xuanmin hard with his cane, and he didn't dare to dodge and was hit hard, groaning in pain.

Cui felt so distressed when she saw this that she tugged at her husband's sleeve and told him to go up and talk.

Zhou Laoer was afraid of his parents' authority and was forced by his wife's threats, so he had to step forward to stop them. "Dad, it has already happened. It will be useless for you to beat Wen Jing now. Your Majesty, what is going on?"

Before he could finish his words, he was hit by a stick from the old general.

Zhou Laoer didn't dare to hide either, and stepped forward, "Dad, if you want to hit me, just hit me. It's my fault for not teaching Wen Jing well."

"Asshole!" The old general hit him a few more times with his stick.

Seeing this, Shen Shuyi said softly, "Grandfather, don't be angry. My second cousin and I are not destined to be together. Let's cancel the engagement."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhou Xuanmin, who had been keeping his head down, suddenly raised his head and looked at Shen Shuyi.

She was as delicate as ever, but her expression was no longer as humble and flattering as before.

"Are you really willing to break off the engagement with me?" Zhou Xuanmin was skeptical, staring at her with deep eyes.

Shen Shuyi nodded, "Of course."

Zhou Xuanmin looked at her intently, making sure that she was not playing hard to get, but had truly given up on this marriage.

This was a good thing, but for some reason he felt a sense of loss.

Madam Zhou held Shen Shuyi's hand and said, "Yier, have you really thought it through?"

"Yes, grandma." Shen Shuyi lowered her head, "Since my second cousin and the princess love each other, I am willing to help them."

The old general swung his cane and hit Zhou Xuanmin hard again, "You evil creature! Look at how sensible Yi'er is. You are so shameless and reckless. You are unworthy of being a member of the Zhou family!"

"Are you worthy of the Zhou family's ancestors?!"

Seeing that her father-in-law was about to beat her son again, Cui Shi stepped forward without caring about anything else and said, "It is an honor for the Zhou family that Wen Jing can marry the princess. How can you punish him like this, father?"

"Cough cough!!!" The old general coughed violently a few times and covered his chest with his hands.

"roll!"

"We will separate from each other from today!" "You all live your own lives. Your honor or disgrace has nothing to do with me. Princess Shang, please don't bother me!"

Zhou Xuanmin hadn't expected such a big commotion, and his face turned pale instantly.

What else would they have left the old general's mansion? He hadn't passed the imperial examination yet, and had no achievements. His family relied on the military achievements of his grandfather and his eldest uncle's family to make a living. Moreover, if the family was divided, he would be accused of being unfilial. Even if he entered the court as an official in the future, it would be difficult for him to climb up.
Cui also realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly knelt down to admit her mistake.

Old Madam Zhou personally supported her husband and took everyone away, leaving only one sentence before leaving.

"Your father will write a letter to ask for permission to marry you. You will move out of the general's mansion from today."

As for the eldest son and grandson, they are usually in the military camp, so it doesn't make much difference whether they are divided or not. However, the third son's family has only orphans and a widow left, so naturally they cannot be divided.

As for our little daughter, this incident has hurt their feelings, so it’s understandable that they want to move out.

In the palace.

Chu Huiji knelt before the emperor and begged, "Father, please let me marry him."

"You want to marry into the general's mansion?" The emperor's eyes were gloomy.

"Yes, I will marry no one but him, especially since I am at the Peony Flower Festival."

"Shut up!" the emperor said coldly, "Hui Ji, it seems that I pamper you too much!"

Chu Huiji has always been spoiled. Even when scolded by the emperor, she still stiffened her neck. She was extremely puzzled.

"Father, why can't I marry Mr. Zhou Er?"

The emperor couldn't understand why his daughter was so stupid. The Zhou family had been so meritorious that the emperor had already given them no more rewards. What would happen if he married a princess into the family?

What if those court officials change their attitude according to the wind? I am not afraid of ten thousand, but I am afraid that the Zhou family will rebel.
"If you insist on marrying Zhou Xuanmin, then you can move to the princess's residence and not enter the palace without being summoned. Besides, even if Zhou Xuanmin passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scholar, I will not let him hold an important position."

Chu Huiji nodded without thinking, "I am willing to marry Mr. Zhou Er."

Although the things that happened in the side room were too strange, she could not forget Zhou Xuanmin's gentleness. She was his now and didn't want to marry anyone else except him!
Even though her disobedience this time angered her father and disappointed her mother, she believed that Zhou Xuanmin would love her well for the rest of her life!

Not long after, news of the emperor's marriage came out, and the Zhou family's hasty division of the family caused an uproar among the people.

"Isn't Mr. Zhou engaged to his cousin Miss Shen? Miss Shen just came from Yuhang this spring, and the engagement has been broken off already?"

"There is a saying about a talented man and a beautiful woman. The princess must have fallen for Mr. Zhou Er and stole her away. Mr. Zhou Er abandoned his fiancée for the noble princess!"

"I have a relative who works in the General's Mansion. I heard that Cui has disliked Miss Shen for a long time. Miss Shen has been sick since she was a child and is too weak to have children."

"In addition to the happy event between the princess and Mr. Zhou Er, there is also good news from the Prime Minister's Mansion. The Prime Minister's daughter and General Gao's adopted son Gao Shijian have also set a wedding date!"

"Ms. Lou is a famous talented woman in Luoyang City. How could she marry a tyrannical playboy like Gao Shijian? Could it be true that she met him at the Peony Banquet as rumored?"

"Hush! Royal Secret, don't talk too much, or you'll lose your head!"

There was never-ending gossip about the marriages of Shen Shuyi, Zhou Xuanmin, Princess Huiji, the Prime Minister's daughter, and the adopted son of the Grand Marshal, but Shen Shuyi turned a deaf ear to them and was busy with the moving arrangements.

Shen Shan hurried back to Luoyang and bought a house near the General's Mansion. Old Madam Zhou asked Zhou Qian to help with the move.

Shen Shuyi deliberately avoided him, and Zhou Qian was busy running around without even seeing his cousin. He knew what was going on, but he could do nothing about it.

My heart is in turmoil and I feel very uncomfortable.

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