Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 563 - 284: Qu Hongling Comes to Beijing_2

Chapter 563: Chapter 284: Qu Hongling Comes to Beijing_2

Jiang Shouzhong nodded hurriedly, "No problem, Master. I estimate it will be in a day or two."

"Also..."

Yan Changqing’s face showed an apologetic expression and said, "I have already learned about Zhang Que’er from Er Liang. If you see that girl later, tell her that the swordsmanship she practices is correct."

Jiang Shouzhong was stunned.

By the time he reacted, Yan Changqing had already disappeared.

Jiang Shouzhong touched Er Liang’s little head, not understanding Yan Changqing’s words, and puzzled, he said, "What does it mean that Que’er’s swordsmanship is correct? Could it be that the swordsmanship we practice is wrong?"

Jiang Erliang crisply said, "Swordsmanship follows the heart."

Jiang Shouzhong looked at the little lolita swordsman beside him with a strange expression and suddenly had an absurd thought.

Could it be that he had spent two pieces of silver to buy a future Sword Dao expert?

Thinking this, Jiang Shouzhong said solemnly:

"Er Liang, although I am your master and you are my servant, I always consider you as my own family in my heart.

If you suddenly become some Sword Immortal or Sword God in the future and make a fortune, don’t forget me."

Jiang Erliang tilted her little head, her crystal-clear eyes full of affection and smiles, as she clung to Jiang Shouzhong’s arm and said word by word:

"Master, Er Liang will always be your maid. I won’t forget you and will never leave you."

...

The next morning, Jiang Shouzhong bought some gifts, changed into new clothes, and took Er Liang to the Ran residence.

Perhaps due to the change in status, and unlike the relaxed and comfortable last visit, this time Jiang Shouzhong felt inexplicably nervous as he entered the Ran family’s grand courtyard.

It was as if he was acting as a matchmaker, coming to propose marriage for himself.

Upon hearing of Jiang Shouzhong’s visit, the family leader Ran Jinyi personally came to greet him.

Ran Jinyi said with a smile, "It just so happens I was planning to pay you a visit to discuss the wedding. I didn’t expect you to come yourself, son-in-law, which indeed saves time."

Hearing Ran Jinyi’s words, Jiang Shouzhong was relieved.

It seemed Qingchen had already communicated with them.

Jiang Shouzhong handed over the gifts to the servants and said apologetically, "I should have been the one to arrange these things, but having no elders, I really don’t know some of the procedures and can only trouble you."

Ran Jinyi laughed heartily, "What’s there to trouble about? Qingchen is the pearl of our Ran family, and in my heart, she is my daughter. Naturally, we need to handle such a significant event with care.

I was uneasy about the previous marriage arrangement, always feeling like we somehow allowed a thief into the house, having to marry off secretly.

This time, however, that girl has finally come around, and we, the Ran family, can host a grand celebration.

However, returning to the matter, even though you are a son-in-law who has married into the family, our Ran family won’t mistreat you. If anyone dares to show you a sour face, the Old Madam will lash him to death..."

Listening to Ran Jinyi’s continuous chatter, Jiang Shouzhong maintained a smile without much interjection.

And he also picked up on the underlying messages in Ran Jinyi’s words.

Although the other party was very enthusiastic, there were hints of warnings and reminders, particularly in the way he stressed the phrase "son-in-law," clearly reminding Jiang Shouzhong of his status.

It seemed to say: don’t think just because Qingchen has married up by joining the Ran family that you can bully her.

Of course, all these warnings were for Qingchen’s sake, and Jiang Shouzhong was not angry at all.

After the other party finished talking, Jiang Shouzhong smiled and said, "Uncle, if Qingchen is willing to have our children carry the Ran surname in the future, I have no objections; whatever makes her happy."

Ran Jinyi’s smile suddenly paused, and he instinctively stopped in his tracks.

He looked deeply at Jiang Shouzhong, said nothing further, just patted his shoulder, and led him into Old Madam Ran’s residence.

Compared to Ran Jinyi’s mix of warmth and warning, Old Madam Ran’s attitude towards Jiang Shouzhong was purely joyful and kind.

Just like the last time, she kept holding her grandson-in-law’s hand and chattering on.

Jiang Shouzhong also learned that Qingchen was not at the residence but had gone to the Xuanji Sword Sect to invite her master.

Life’s significant events always hoped for the participation of the closest people.

Regarding the wedding schedule, etiquette, and guest invitations, Jiang Shouzhong naturally had no objections and agreed to follow the arrangements of the uncle and others.

During this time, Old Madam Ran subtly inquired about the Miss Xiahe matter.

Jiang Shouzhong understood what the Old Madam was worried about and mentioned that he and Qingchen had discussed it and planned to marry Jinxiu and Xiahe together after some time.

Hearing that her granddaughter did not mind her husband having an additional concubine, Old Madam Ran, although surprised, was also relieved.

She feared her granddaughter’s haughty spirit, always coveting what was hers, unwilling to share.

If Jiang Mo took concubines, disputes in the future would also be troublesome.

Right now, her granddaughter’s willingness to make sacrifices showed her true, deep love for Jiang Mo.

...

In the following days, Jiang Shouzhong prepared for the wedding banquet with Ran Jinyi while also gathering information on Crown Prince Zhou Yin’s whereabouts.

He learned from Jiang Yi that the Crown Prince had already left the capital for the Ten Thousand Mountains.

This left Jiang Shouzhong speechless.

Originally, he had planned a significant assassination attempt, but then the fellow had run off.

What was he supposed to do now?

Jiang Shouzhong wondered if this guy had run off to Dead Man Island to trouble those survivors, but hearing that Zhou Yin had only taken four guards, he couldn’t figure out the other’s intentions.

But with Zhou Yin gone, Jiang Shouzhong could only calmly continue with the wedding preparations.

Assassinate the Emperor?

He wasn’t capable of that yet.

Time flew quickly, and in the blink of an eye, only one day remained until the wedding.

With the Ran family no longer intentionally keeping it a secret, the news of Ran Qingchen’s wedding spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred, quickly spreading throughout the entire capital, becoming a sensational event.

As the capital’s foremost beauty, holding the title of Capital Pearl, Ran Qingchen was undoubtedly the goddess of countless noblemen and princes.

The news of their goddess marrying shattered the hearts of many admirers.

At that moment, inside an inn in the capital.

In the hall, many guests discussed the Ran family’s wedding.

"Do you know who Miss Ran is marrying? I heard it’s a minor official from Liushan Division, that can’t be right."

"I also think it’s implausible, there were such rumors before."

"I’ve already found out for sure, it is indeed someone from Liushan Division, named Jiang Mo."

"Jiang Mo? Never heard of him."

"Eh, I do remember this person, quite handsome."

"So he’s just a pretty boy. Damn, these days it’s still the pretty boys who are popular, with no real skill, relying on a face to win over the capital’s top beauty."

"Slap!"

Suddenly, a loud bang on the table silenced the crowd.

The startled guests turned toward the source of the sound.

It was a girl in a red dress with a graceful figure and an ethereal demeanor.

"Having no talent yourself, you sit here slandering others, deserving to be scorned by women!"

The girl in the red dress jeered.

The big man who had mocked Jiang Shouzhong felt embarrassed, stood up wanting to rebuke her, but then saw the girl flick her wrist, and a chopstick hovered menacingly at the big man’s forehead, humming ominously.

Sword Control Skill?

The crowd’s color changed, and they lowered their heads to eat.

The big man turned pale, his calves trembling, shaking on his legs.

Only when the girl withdrew the chopstick did he collapse back onto his chair, back soaked with sweat, breathing heavily, no longer daring to speak.

After dining, Qu Hongling went up to her room on the second floor.

After a while, Shen Shengyuan appeared in the room, smiling, ""It’s confirmed, the wedding is indeed tomorrow, and it will be held at the Ran residence; we have arrived just in time."

Qu Hongling showed a sweet smile, then resentfully muttered:

"My sister, really, why didn’t she notify me sooner? I could have prepared many gifts."

"When do you plan to go to the Ran residence? Tonight?"

Shen Shengyuan asked.

Qu Hongling, hands clasped behind her back, stepped lightly to the window, looked towards the Ran residence, and shook her head with a smile, "No, I’ll go tomorrow during the wedding, I want to give my sister a big surprise."