Chapter 4920: Breaking the Engagement
sn't that just wasting your own body""As a remarried widow, you shouldn't do this to me. I have two children, just come over when the time comes, we don't need all that formality!"Xiaoqin said as she...The capital city.
South City Dumpling Shop.
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A middle-aged woman with an apron tied around her waist and deep wrinkles on her forehead stood in front of the stove.
Bowl after bowl of wontons, accompanied by various pickled dishes, are served to the tables outside like a flowing stream.
Those customers who went out for wonton, soup dumplings, or noodles at dawn would discuss jokes and anecdotes among themselves.
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And Jiang Zhi, a middle-aged man wearing thick clothes, was busy carrying firewood and tidying up the household.
Jiang Zhi is an honest and trustworthy man. This wonton shop has also been passed down for three generations, with skilled craftsmanship.
It was an ordinary morning, but for the Jiang family, it was not a good one.
Since her daughter disappeared, a dark cloud has hung over this ordinary small merchant family.
Every day feels like I can't breathe.
But they couldn't tell people the truth, so they just said their daughter was playing with relatives. In reality, they went to the government office to report her missing and hoped to find her.
But after more than half a year, there has been no news from the government office.
They also searched around secretly, but it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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As soon as he thought of his daughter being kidnapped and now not knowing whether she was dead or alive, his heart ached.
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Thinking back to when he was little, the little guy riding on his back, giggling with a clear and innocent smile, he lived every moment in torment.
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"Brother Jiang."
At a street corner in the distance, a figure turned and shouted from afar.
Jiang Zhi put down the firewood in his hand, wiped his hands on a rag in a hurry, and hurried over.
"Wei, little brother, what brings you here today" Jiang Zhi's voice was warm and cheerful.
On the opposite side stood Wei Ninghai, tall and imposing with a face covered in whiskers. He carried an air of scholarship, for he was a failed scholar.
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At this moment, a trace of hesitation and guilt clouded his face.
"This, Brother Jiang, this time I'm here, I owe you an apology."
Jiang Zhi's heart sank. Wei Ninghai's expression and words gave him a bad feeling.
As expected, he then pulled out a document.
This should be a complete sentence.
"You... are you here to break off the engagement"
Jiang Zhi's heart ached. The thing he had been dreading finally happened.
"Brother Jiang, as you know, Chun'er... I don't know if she's still alive... After my son finishes the New Year's celebration, he will go to take the township examination..."
Wei Ninghai's eyes darted about a little, this matter, in the end, he was in the wrong.
But what can he do His son is going to take the provincial examination, and besides, he has heard that something has happened to Jiang Zhi's daughter. It would be better to break off the engagement sooner rather than later.
"I understand, our families' marriage is off. From now on, let's each go our separate ways."
Jiang Zhi's face turned cold.
Wei Ninghai still wanted to say something.
But Jiang Zhi no longer wanted to speak, and he turned his head away directly.
In this era, a man unilaterally breaking an engagement without reason is a great insult to the woman. A girl's reputation would be utterly ruined.
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Jiang Zhi felt a chill in his heart and was unwilling to say another word.
Wei Ninghai sighed and shook his head, preparing to turn around and leave.
At this time, on the street corner, a luxurious carriage rolled slowly.
The two white horses ahead were remarkably similar in both size and color, almost like they were one.
He knows the breed of these two horses, Moonlit Shadow and Lionheart!
"Moonlight Lion" is an extremely expensive horse. Even for the wealthy, it takes exceptional wealth to acquire one. Power and money are both essential.
The carriage behind was adorned with gold and jewels, its tassels hanging down, and the decorations at the corners all showed its value.
Such a carriage could only be ridden by a big shot in Dazi.
This is a test.
How could you possibly end up in this remote place
And the carriage's direction seemed to be heading toward the direction of the wonton shop.
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The common people around hurried out of the way of the carriage, parting to make a path for it. They weren't fools; seeing this type of carriage used only by nobility, they quickly got out of its way. If they were hit, the consequences would be unimaginable.
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Jiang Zhi, who was about to enter the store to work, also stopped.
As the carriage approached the wonton shop, it came to a gentle stop.
A man in silk clothing jumped out of the car, with a wealthy air about him, and jade rings on his fingers.
Who is Jiang Zhi
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The man shouted loudly.
Jiang Zhi hurriedly replied, "My name is Jiang Zhi."
He was a little flustered. This unfamiliar noble suddenly approached him, could something have happened
"Jiang Zhi, I am Wang Dong, the steward of Zhongyongbo's Mansion. Your daughter has been doing well at the mansion recently. The mistress is gracious and allows your whole family to come live here. You should pack up, and we'll depart shortly." the man smiled.
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"My daughter"
Jiang Zhi had just spoken half a sentence when Wang Dong gave him a look, and he immediately woke up as if from a dream.
"Okay, I'll pack up and head over right away."
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Jiang Zhi quickly entered the shop.
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“Wife, hurry up and pack things! Close the door, let’s go see Chun'er.” Jiang Zhi’s face was flushed red with excitement.
“What Seeing Chun’er” Mrs. Ma covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes immediately reddened, and she couldn’t even stand steady.
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"Don't ask, don't say, just follow me."
Jiang Zhi gave a warning, and Ma Shi nodded, silent, only clutching her mouth desperately to hold back tears.
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Neighbors all around were dumbfounded.
"So his daughter is at Lord Zhongyong's estate. No wonder they were keeping it a secret."
"It's a concealment of a wealthy and prosperous future."
There are also rumors that the Jiang family's daughter has gone missing and is no longer alive. I think they are all nonsense.
"So, didn't the Wei family just get cheated out of a good deal after their recent breakup"
"Indeed, his son only managed to pass the exam for Xiucai. That level wouldn't even qualify him for Juren, let alone anything higher. Marrying into our family with such a standard would mean failing to uphold Jiang family prestige and offend the Zhongyongbo Mansion—that would make life very difficult indeed."
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Hearing the mocking voices around him, Wei Ninghai blushed and covered his face with his sleeve before running away frantically.
He realized he had probably done something foolish.
Now there is no chance to regret.
He gritted his teeth and comforted himself, saying that Jiang Qiangchun might just be a handyman.
Even he himself didn't quite believe this comforting words.
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After all, if he were just an errand boy, how could a carriage this luxurious come to pick him up
At this point, Wei Ninghai's legs felt weak with regret filling his heart.
Jiang Zhi and Ma Shi sat in the carriage, their hearts pounding with apprehension.
It's very comfortable to sit inside, but so what The whole thing is just too strange. What exactly happened They have no idea.
Jiang Zhi didn't have any other thoughts in his mind. All he wanted to know was if his daughter was still alive.
After a short while, Wang Dong, the head steward, also entered the carriage.
“Rest assured, both of you. Your daughter is fine and well. She's currently serving Lady Zhongyong now.” Wang Dong, the steward, smiled.
Jiang Zhi and Ma looked at each other, their hearts settled. As long as Chun'er was alive, everything else was insignificant.
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