Once Wed to the Disabled General Chapter 4

Those rumors in Yanjing City always have a different understanding when it comes to Amelia Nian, so the maids who have served her for many years are not worried, because their girl is happily preparing her dowry.

The amount of Amelia Nian's dowry was so rich that it could not be calculated in terms of number of tai. Although Lorraine didn't like her son-in-law, she loved her daughter and was afraid that she would be wronged in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, so she racked her brains to prepare more.

Outside the corridor and pavilion, the sound of flowing water could be heard. Two slender figures in white appeared on the relief bridge and walked towards the grass on the other side of the path.

How much the Nian family loves this precious little girl can be seen from her living space alone, which is more than twice as large as that of her two brothers. Outside the main house of the small attic, there are pavilions and waterside terraces. There is also a very labor-intensive turf that is still green in November and is spread on the ground. On it is a swing made of fine wood.

Not to mention the flowers and plants that were changed daily, the trees that were carefully pruned, and even the time when the sun rose in the east and the sunlight entered the house at the right time were all calculated accurately by the personal maids. The four maids carefully selected by the old lady and Lorraine took care of their precious baby's life in an orderly manner.

Amelia Nian, who was reading an embroidery book in the pavilion, saw her second brother coming down the path, and stood up happily. Then, when she saw Master Shen beside him, she bowed politely: "Second brother, Brother Jeremy Shen."

Jeremy Shen, who is exactly twenty years old as Daniel Nian, studied in the same academy and went to the Hanlin Academy together, so they have a very good relationship.

He was of a handsome and elegant appearance, and was quite popular among girls. After he entered the Hanlin Academy two years ago, many families came to propose marriage to him.

"Jeremy Shen and I are familiar with each other. My sister is his sister. He comes to marry you today." After entering the pavilion and sitting down, Daniel Nian urged Jeremy Shen to take out the things.

The latter laughed and took out a brocade box, inside of which was an exquisite inkstone with a pair of lifelike birds carved on them perched on branches, as if they would fly out chirping at the next moment.

The special pattern on it also made Amelia Nian recognize it as a Duan inkstone at once, and she was a little flattered: "Brother Jeremy Shen gave me such a valuable gift as a dowry, Clara Su, bring me my pine and cypress pen holder."

Daniel Nian was amused: "Silly girl, he is giving you a gift, why do you want a return gift?"

Amelia Nian blushed slightly, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Brother Jeremy Shen is getting married soon, so I'll return the gift."

The smile on Jeremy Shen's face paused, and Daniel Nian leaned over to Amelia Nian's ear and whispered, "You don't know yet, his newly-arranged marriage has been disrupted before the wedding ceremony has even taken place?"

Amelia Nian glanced at Jeremy Shen cautiously and whispered to her second brother, "Why?"

"It was his cousin who made a fuss. She went straight to the Liu family. By the time the Shen family found out, the Liu family had already returned the gifts they had sent for the proposal."

Amelia Nian whispered in surprise, covering her mouth with her hands, and looked at Jeremy Shen with her big eyes, as if she wanted to gossip but was embarrassed.

"You might as well ask me directly." Jeremy Shen was defeated by the brother and sister. He was still here. Would it be useful to whisper? The pavilion was so small!

Amelia Nian smiled softly and tried to smooth things over for him: "Grandma said that fate is determined by heaven. If you don't get married to Brother Jeremy Shen, don't be sad. It means it's not your destiny."

Jeremy Shen looked at the soft-spoken and gentle girl in front of him. He thought that he had watched her grow up. She was a cute little girl when she was young. After growing up and being protected by her family, she became even more innocent.

A simple person like her would probably be wronged if she went to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion.

But he also heard from his good friend that this marriage was insisted on by her and the old lady.

"When you say fate is predestined, do you mean like the one between you and Ethan Gu?" Jeremy Shen smiled gently and looked at her steadily. If the other girls saw this look, they would definitely blush.

Amelia Nian was thinking about his words, and finally nodded seriously, "That's right, that's it."

Jeremy Shen laughed: "But now his family background is not suitable for you. The Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion may also lose the title of Marquis because of this. Don't you think it's a pity?"

Ethan Gu's father had died in battle earlier, and the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion had already declined by the time the old marquis passed away. Now that Ethan Gu is in this condition, it is only a matter of time before the Mansion is taken back.

"Why do you feel it's a pity?" Amelia Nian asked in confusion.

"You can marry someone better."

"Do you have to choose if you can marry someone better?" Amelia Nian still didn't understand why people in the city were saying such things recently.

Jeremy Shen met those clear and moving eyes, and for a moment he felt a little ashamed of his realistic thoughts. Daniel Nian patted him on the shoulder, "Hey, Jeremy Shen means that he is afraid that Ethan Gu can't protect you."

"I can protect him." Amelia Nian blinked and smiled sweetly, "Besides, my parents and brother will protect me, and I also have Clara Su and the others, but the young general is alone."

Jeremy Shen finally realized that she was feeling sorry for him.

I can't help but feel envious.

Daniel Nian laughed, "Yes, my Ah Yu is very capable, that kid is definitely blessed."

"Second brother and brother Jeremy Shen are the best..."

The cute little sister's flattery always makes people feel comfortable, and there are bursts of laughter in the pavilion. In contrast, there is an extremely awkward atmosphere in the inner courtyard of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.

Quentin Qi looked at the betrothal gift box that he had "kicked over" and the broken porcelain scattered all over the floor. He smiled at Helena who was standing by and said, "I didn't expect that my kick was so powerful that it could shatter this box of fine porcelain."

Quentin Qi squatted down and picked and chose, and found something else, "Why was it made by Jiang He?"

Helena was even more embarrassed, and quickly asked someone to clean up the place, explaining: "This is not ready yet, these need to be dumped out and reloaded."

Quentin Qi threw the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, clapped his hands and stood up, looking at the big red boxes on the ground, and said, "I see, that's how it is. I thought that the Third Madam would not fool around with such a big matter as the young general marrying the girl from the Nian family and lose the face of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion by using inferior gifts as betrothal gifts."

Helena's face changed after being poked, and she smiled awkwardly: "Of course, of course." In her heart, she had already cursed Qi and Yu, why did they choose this time when they could come? "Master Qi, come to find Ethan Gu quickly, go quickly."

Quentin Qi then turned around and left. Helena was furious after he left: "You didn't even take out any of the things from the second house, and asked the Marquis' Mansion to prepare them. How could I not know what the Marquis' Mansion has now? You are trying to empty my own pocket!"

The old maid beside her hastened to comfort her, "The Third Madam is the one who is taking care of the huge Marquis' Mansion. How can those people know the hardships involved?"

"If you want good ones, take them out yourself. Go, return these broken ones and find some intact ones in the storehouse." Helena wanted to tear down the tiles from the second house and send them over. She was asked to take care of the wedding but she didn't get any benefits at all.

Quentin Qi came to Qingpu Courtyard. He knew that Ethan Gu didn't like him, but he still came in and complained: "You are really a fool. You just let your third aunt manipulate the betrothal gifts at will? You should at least support the reputation of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. People all over Yanjing City are waiting to see you laugh. Do you want to do what they want?"

Ethan Gu really didn't want to say much to this person who kept coming to his house, but this didn't dampen his interest. "On the way here, everyone was talking about this marriage. I think it's a good idea. If she marries, the Nian family will support her, which means they will support you. Your uncle's family will also return to their posts next year, and the mansion will be lively again."

Every word Quentin Qi said could step on his minefield. Ethan Gu said with a sullen face, "If you've said enough, get out of here."

"I haven't said enough." Quentin Qi steadied the stool by himself, and searched around the table, but couldn't find a good cup. He couldn't help but sigh, "Ethan Gu, you're having a really bad time. When you came back two years ago, the whole city welcomed you. Now, you're so poor that you can't even have a cup of tea."

As soon as the voice fell, Quentin Qi jumped up suddenly, looking at the broken pieces of porcelain embedded in the pillar, his face turned pale with fear, "You want to kill someone!"

"King Xuan ordered you to come here again and again. Isn't it enough to test you?"

Quentin Qi's thoughts were seen through, and he laughed: "Everyone thinks that the Qi and Gu families are old friends, and we have a good relationship, but you are still unwilling to accept the King Xuan's overtures. Who else is coming to see you now? Is it the Sixth Prince who you always supported, or the Seventh Prince who you saved by sacrificing your own legs?"

A silver light flew over, and Quentin Qi fled to the door in the blink of an eye. He glanced at the dart on the door panel and was still frightened. Every time he came here, he risked his life. He must ask the prince to give him more money when he returns.

But he was still not afraid of death and said, "Now do you think anyone knows that you saved the Seventh Prince? They don't even dare to tell you that he secretly ran away to the Northern Frontier, which means you saved him in vain."

The next moment, there was the sound of a door slamming shut. Quentin Qi looked at the dart that had pierced through the door, touched his nose carefully, and continued heartlessly, "I'll come to your wedding banquet next time."

After saying that, he ran away, fearing that someone would get so angry that he would lift the roof off the house and kill someone.

Ethan Gu in the room had a gloomy face, looking like he was about to kill someone. Every word Quentin Qi said hurt him, forcing him to recall what happened half a year ago and everything he had suffered in the past six months.

Suddenly, Ethan Gu spat out a mouthful of donated blood.

The guards in the dark immediately appeared, "Major General!"

Ethan Gu pressed his hand firmly, "Why are you panicking? You won't die."

Gently wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ethan Gu looked a little crazy. He no longer feared life or death, and was tired of the way he was now.

Don't want to do anything else.

"He was right in saying that we must not lose face for our grandfather."

Ethan Gu raised his head and looked towards the door, and there seemed to be a faint light coming in.

"Put all the rewards from these years into the betrothal gift."