Quick Wear: The Wronged One Becomes Rebellious

Chapter 214: The Merchant's Daughter Wants to Marry the General 11

Shen Guli burst out laughing, "Mother, you have asked him such a straightforward question, how can he still say yes?"

"He is not a liar. Your mother has good eyesight."

Shen Guli nodded. There certainly wasn't one now, but there would definitely be one in the future.

It is true that he has no concubine, but he has a loving cousin waiting for him at home!

Just wait until Xie Rong gets married and the old lady will arrange it for her.

The woman who had climbed from a concubine to a noble concubine and became the mistress of the general's mansion, Zhao Yurou, was a cousin of the old lady's family and also Xie Rong's cousin.

Compared to the men on the street who were not acceptable, Shen Guli felt that the "cousin" in the wealthy family was more terrifying.

Seeing that her daughter really didn't want to get married, Lin felt quite disappointed. She had been planning her daughter's marriage for years. She originally thought that Xie Rong would be her daughter's god-given match, but she didn't expect her daughter to refuse without even thinking about it.

"Xiao Li'er, you can't marry someone based solely on your own preferences. If the other person can bring you enough benefits, then you can put your preferences aside for now. There are so many things in this world that are worth your liking, and preferences can be cultivated later."

Lin had not wanted to say such snobbish words to her only daughter. She had always hoped that her daughter could live a comfortable and happy life under the protection of her parents and brothers.

But now, she had a reason to speak.

Shen Guli was stunned. She really didn't expect her mother to say such words to her. But when she thought about her and her mother's situation in the Shen Mansion, she could understand it.

"Mother, marrying Xie Rong is not the only way to get along with him. We can try other ways."

Her father, who had lost his chastity in his later years, met the so-called love of his life when he was in his forties or fifties, and he only doted on Aunt Xuan.

It won't be long before my stepfather will even divorce Lin for Aunt Xuan. Just because my fifth brother spoke up for his mother, Mr. Shen even kicked out his legitimate son.

People in the world attach great importance to offspring. No matter whether it is a divorce or a marriage, the husband's family will not give up their own children, especially since Shen Helin is the legitimate son of the Shen family.

However, Mr. Shen, who was influenced by the advice of his wife, ignored the secular view and moved Shen Helin out of the Shen family's household registration despite the pressure from his clan members.

At that time, Shen Guli had already married and moved to the capital. Lin took her youngest son and did not return to the Lin family but went to settle in Shouchun Prefecture, which was considered a complete break with the Shen family in Yonghe Prefecture.

Shen Guli's eldest brother stayed alone in the Shen Mansion, enduring his father's stupidity and watching his own shops being taken over one by one by Aunt Xuan's people.

Before Shen Guli passed away, she received a letter secretly sent by her eldest brother, which contained several deeds to the shops of the Shen family in the capital. The eldest brother said that there were not many properties left in the Shen family, and these few deeds were secretly left to her by him.

The huge fortune of Yonghe's richest man was emptied by the little goblin.

Old man Shen has lost his integrity in his later years. Shen Guli really doesn’t know what to say. He is a scumbag and a big pig’s hoof.

This man will never be quiet unless he is hung on the wall!

That night, Shen Guli went to the front yard to meet Xie Rong.

Xie Rong felt a little embarrassed about Miss Shen's arrival. When Mrs. Shen asked him if he was married in the morning, he knew what Mrs. Shen wanted to repay her.

But, how could Miss Shen herself be asked to do such a thing?

Xie Rong asked Miss Shen to sit down, stretched out his long arm, picked up the kettle and poured her a cup of tea, "Miss Shen, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Shen Guli got straight to the point, "Of course I came to you to fulfill your promise!"

Xie Rong's hand holding the teapot shook, and the teapot hit the table with a sound.

Without waiting for Xie Rong to speak, Shen Guli pinched the white porcelain teacup with two fingers and looked at him with bright eyes, "I want to discuss cooperation with General Xie?"

Xie Rong frowned slightly. It was different from what he imagined and also different from the scene in his dream.

He listened to Shen Guli patiently, and his brows furrowed even more. "That's it? Are you sure?"

"Yes, General Xie, do you think it's not okay?"

"What you said are all small matters. There is no need to waste a promise of mine."

Shen Guli turned the teacup in her hand and said calmly, "As long as General Xie can support me in opening a shop in the capital in the future and help me connect my shop with the military's procurement department at the appropriate time, that will be enough."

Xie Rong followed the cup in Shen Guli's hand and suddenly heard something. He asked, "Does Mrs. Shen know what you came to talk to me about?"

"Of course, I have my mother's permission to come here at this hour."

Xie Rong was a little bit unconvinced. What she just said was that she wanted to open a shop in the capital, not to open a shop in the name of the Shen family. So these were just Miss Shen’s personal requests.

Mrs. Shen certainly didn't know that Miss Shen casually used his life-saving grace.

"Let's discuss this matter with Madam Shen tomorrow morning."

Shen Guli stopped the spinning teacup and smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "I can decide my own affairs. Thank you, General. I was the one who saved you!"

"No, I think--"

"Even if you go to see your mother tomorrow, the result will be the same."

Xie Rong stopped arguing. Since she had made up her mind, she would do it. "If you need my help in the future, you can still come to me! Your kindness to me is still there!"

Shen Guli's smile was more sincere now. "I didn't expect to get anything in return before I saved you."

She lied with open eyes, she went there just for his promise.

Shen Guli stood up and said, "In my opinion, all favors have been settled. General Xie, go to bed early, as we have to travel early tomorrow morning. I asked Hongguo to pack some supplies for you on the road, and also prepared a horse for you!"

Xie Rong escorted them out of the yard. He always felt that Shen Guli's coldness towards him was not due to her personality, but because she didn't like him.

Even a little impatient!

Why is this?

He had tried his best not to disturb her, and even promised to send a thank-you gift when he returned. Why did this happen?

He decided to pay his last respects to Mrs. Shen before leaving tomorrow.

This is etiquette.

The next morning, Xie Rong waited for Mrs. Shen in the flower hall where they met yesterday. Shen Guli did not come this time. Mrs. Shen said that Miss Shen got up late today and might not be able to see him off.

"So, I'll have to trouble General Xie to help my daughter in Beijing. This is her first time taking over a shop."

Xie Rong waited for a long time but Mrs. Shen did not ask him to marry Miss Shen as he had seen in his dream.

So, it was just an illusory dream, just my own random thoughts.

"No problem, it's my duty." Xie Rong bowed in response.

If this is the repayment the Shen family wants, then he will take good care of Miss Shen.

"I wonder when Miss Shen will go to the capital? I can help her find a place to stay and a shop in advance."

Although Mrs. Shen was reluctant to see Xie Rong leave like this, after a night of deep thought, she realized that he really could not resolve the predicament of the Shen family, and her foolish daughter really did not like General Xie.

Although it was a pity, she had to accept it. "General, you don't need to worry about this. There are all kinds of accommodation and shops in the capital ready."

Having said that, Xie Rong had no choice but to get up and say goodbye.

At this moment, the housekeeper hurriedly ran in, without even looking at General Xie standing below, and reported to Madam Shen: "Madam, there is a group of men in black outside the manor!"

On the other side, Aniu also ran to the backyard quickly.