amaotonovel Chapter 1097 The Amazing Son-in-Law
Chapter 1097 The Amazing Son-in-Law
After this incident, Shi Anrou was scared to death and believed even more that "Empress Dowager Huizheng" could save her life.
A few days later, the person who came to pay the rent was no longer Du Hui, but Yu Shu, his servant. "Miss Shi, the master said that he has returned to his farm in Yanxing Mountain. He asked you to rest assured that the rent will be paid two years in advance, and the rest will be paid according to market conditions."
Following the market, the contract was signed at the market price. No one owed the other anything, the money and goods were exchanged, and the past was forgotten. Shi Anrou had escaped a disaster and cherished her life even more.
Maybe it was because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Shi Anrou was like a piece of taffy, always sticking to Shi Anxia and following him everywhere.
She was afraid that Shi Anxia would despise her, so she whispered, "Xia'er, don't think I'm annoying. I need to share in the blessings from you." As she spoke, she leaned over to her and took a deep breath.
Shi Anxia laughed and scolded her for being sick, "You're becoming more and more unruly."
The sisters are inseparable and work together to dispel rumors of discord.
Shi Anrou also loved Sansan, and gave all the good things that she treasured and was reluctant to use to the child.
Although San San didn't act with much thought, he knew that his aunt was not actually rich, so he happily picked up some not-so-valuable things and returned the rest.
Anxia's time in the North Wing was running out, and her schedule was becoming increasingly tight. Every day, she was busy with carriages and horses, either attending a welcoming banquet or a farewell banquet.
Yu Sujun held a banquet at his new residence in Tiema City that day, mainly to invite Shi Anxia and his wife, and the rest of the guests were people he knew well. Of course, Xiao Yunde and his wife were also among them.
As soon as the sun rose, Yu Sujun was waiting in front of the gate looking out.
Shi Chengyi, wearing a newly tailored suit, walked up to her and said with a smile, "How can you come to the banquet so early? You should go inside and rest first. I'll send someone to call you when the people arrive."
Yu Sujun shook her head, "I haven't seen Xia'er for a long time. I want to see her at first sight."
Shi Chengyi had no choice but to order the servant to bring a rattan armchair and place it beside the corridor pillar.
Yu Sujun sat down with her skirt tucked in, but couldn't help looking around. Her eyes swept over the newly painted red railings and the freshly sprinkled water in front of the steps.
The Shi family's house was newly built, and every plant and tree showed meticulous care. There were new green screens covering the window frames, new bronze wind chimes hanging from the eaves, and even a few lush green pennyworts planted in the cracks of the stone steps.
When Anxia got off the carriage with the help of Cen Yuan's arm, and looked at the new house in front of him, he remembered a saying: To see the situation of a family, you don't have to look at the wealth and treasures in the house, just look at whether the flowers and plants in the courtyard are full of vigor and whether the owner has a smile in his eyes.
When she saw her great uncle and great aunt coming towards her, she knew that they were living a very comfortable life.
Originally, An Xia had invited Yu Sujun when she went on tour to various countries, but she couldn't leave.
Yu Sujun is a grandmother now and needs to worry about her grandson.
Shi Chengyi is also very busy now. He has made achievements in Tiema City and was promoted to the Minister of Justice.
He had climbed to this position with the help of his niece's scheme, then fell from this position, and now he is climbing up again with his own efforts.
The hardships involved are beyond words, but the remarkable achievements are obvious to all.
Shi Chengyi has aged a lot, but he is more confident and calm than before.
Everyone exchanged greetings in a lively atmosphere and had endless conversations.
The laughter in the courtyard grew thicker as guests arrived one after another. Xiao Yunde and his wife made a low-key appearance and were the last to appear.
The two men were dressed simply, as if they had washed away all the worldly desires, and were even more low-key than ordinary wealthy people.
Yu Sujun bowed to Xiao Yunde and Tang Chujun according to etiquette. But the next moment, she asked warmly, "Sister Chujun, are we still the best in the world?"
Just this one sentence eliminated all the barriers that had arisen from not seeing each other for so many days.
The banquet was held in the Begonia Hall. Although the men and women sat at separate tables, they were all old friends, so they didn't have to use the formality of having a screen to separate them.
Interestingly, when the Liang State's retired emperor arrived in the northern wing, he was still the true son-in-law of the emperor.
During the dinner, someone always joked, "We have a remarkable live-in son-in-law."
Cen Yuan was not annoyed after hearing this, but just picked up the wine glass and responded with a smile.
The men's guests had to talk about those years when the prince consort swung his club at the Wan people and his earth-shattering battle with the God of Archery.
The same thing happened in the ladies' section. Someone said, "When our Prince Consort swung his club, even the carp in the moat jumped up to cheer!"
San San was puzzled. "Are you really talking about my father? Is he really that powerful?"
You talk as if you have three heads and six arms!
Liang Yanbing smiled and continued, "San San, you didn't see it. Your father was truly a king who shocked the world!"
"Is he more powerful than my emperor brother?" San San asked with his eyes wide open.
Along the way, she witnessed the Northern Wing people's almost obsessive praise and trust for her father, a praise and trust that blurred the boundaries between the two countries.
San San has been wondering, who is more powerful, his father or his brother the emperor?
In her heart, her brother the emperor was omnipotent. Even the people of Wusong had built a golden statue of him.
Regarding this question… only children would make choices. Many old foxes laughed and turned into masters of keeping things balanced. "Great, all of you are great!"
The son inherits his father's business and is even better than his father!
Only An Xia knew that the only difference between the father and son was that one was like a bamboo in the mountains, preferring to die with fragrance on the branches; the other was like a sword in its sheath, ringing before it was even sharpened.
Cen Yuan has never been interested in power or the throne. He is indifferent by nature and just wants to live the life of an ordinary citizen with his wife and children.
Her son, on the other hand, had shown a passion for power since he was young. At such a young age, he wished he could attend court every day and discuss government with the ministers.
Is it good or bad? She doesn't know, and she will wait for time to tell.
Shi Anxia thought for a moment and asked her daughter, "Do you think your uncle Xinghe is awesome?"
"Amazing! He can shoot multiple arrows at once." San San's eyes sparkled. "And Uncle Wei, Uncle Wu, Uncle Zhao, Uncle Xing... they're all amazing."
These people often took her and her brothers and sisters to the arena to play when they were young. It can be said that her brother, the emperor, was also taught by these people.
Shi Anxia nodded, "They all call your father 'Sir'."
Do you know who is the most powerful?
San San looked towards her father and saw him turning his head to look back at her. She didn't expect her father to see her, as he only had eyes for her mother.
Actually, this is quite rare. San San thought that if he wanted to find a prince consort in the future, he would have to find someone like his father.
She quietly asked her mother privately, "Has Father never liked other women?"
Shi Anxia smiled, "Go ask him."
San San changed the question, "If the emperor father had a concubine, would you be angry, mother?"
"Of course he'd be angry." Is that even a question? But, "Your father wouldn't."
"Are you so sure?" San San was a little puzzled.
Shi Anxia thought that if a person lived long enough, after experiencing many hardships and trials, he would eventually know what he really wanted.
I simply long to share a window's shadow with the one I love. In the morning, we can listen to the crisp chimes of the wind chimes in the corridor, and in the evening, we can watch the jade trees sprout on the steps hand in hand. This is worth half a lifetime of glory.