Chapter 247: Uncovering Evil Thoughts

In the study, Shang Yukuan and Shang Ji were quite harmonious.

"The Guo family actually preferred cousin Lang before, but my grandmother felt that it was not appropriate for cousin Lang to marry far away, so she mentioned the eighth sister. Prime Minister Guo and Mrs. Guo decided on this matter for her sake."

"I didn't tell my father before because it was not certain. Who knew that the eighth sister's coming-of-age ceremony was just over yesterday, and they came to the door today. When my son came, my grandmother also specifically asked me to explain this matter to my father."

Shang Yukuan was simple-minded, and he burst into tears when he heard it.

"As a mother-in-law, I disliked my son-in-law, and I didn't care about you. I didn't expect that I would find such a good marriage for Xue Niang. Silang of the Guo family, right? I saw him yesterday. He is handsome and has a good family background. Xue Niang will enjoy a good life if she marries him."

Shang Ji lied without blushing or feeling any pain, and nodded when he saw this.

"After my grandmother discussed with the Guo family, they decided to propose marriage at the end of the month. After the Guo family has figured out the specific date, my son will send someone to report to my father."

"Okay, okay, just listen to your grandmother's arrangements. She always has her own ideas."

If these things were left to Shang Yukuan, he might not be able to do it.

But now everything is done, he just needs to come out to watch the ceremony, and he is happy to accept it.

"The other thing is the wedding date."

"What's wrong? But we can't choose a good day this year?"

"The Guo family did propose a few, but they were all rejected by my grandmother, saying that they wanted to keep Xue Niang for two years to teach her the rules."

Hearing this, Shang Yukuan was afraid that such a good marriage would not be successful in the end, so he said anxiously.

"Xue Niang's rules have always been good. What else does mother-in-law need to teach?"

"Father, don't worry. We have to let the Guo family know that we are not in a hurry to marry off our daughter. We will treat Xue Niang well when she really marries."

"I see. Mother-in-law is thoughtful. But don't wait too long. It will make outsiders jealous and take advantage of it."

"Yes, I will discuss the specific wedding date with my grandmother when I go back, and tell my father when it is decided."

"Okay, okay, then I will wait for your news. I will go early when the time comes."

"Well, but my grandmother said that she would only invite my father, so it is better for my father to arrange some things earlier."

Shang Yukuan's smile had not yet fallen. When he heard his son's words, he didn't know how to respond. He just sighed and asked.

"Mrs. Wei is really pitiful. She has been promoted to the position of the legitimate wife for several years, but she has never been recognized by you. Can you talk to your grandmother? I will go for a while. I promise that she will not say much."

"Father, if you want to say this, just go and talk to your grandmother. You have also experienced her temper. I dare not disobey her."

"If you dare not disobey, then let alone as a father, I am just thinking that the family can live in harmony, right?"

"In this family, we are not a family with Mrs. Wei. Please put away your unrealistic fantasy. I have something to do at home, so I will leave first."

After that, before Shang Yukuan could speak, Shang Ji left the study and strode towards the outer courtyard, leaving Shang Yukuan sighing and embarrassed.

He could believe what would happen if Mrs. Wei knew that she could not go to the general's mansion to watch the ceremony.

He was very upset. For a moment, he thought that if Mrs. Gu was still alive, would all this not be like this?

But no matter how many sighs he made, he couldn't bring her back to life. She had been gone for several years.

After leaving Yunjin Courtyard, Shang Ji ran to the door.

He had no attachment to the Duke's Mansion, so he had no intention of staying.

However, as soon as he reached the second gate, he was blocked by Shang Qilang, who was supposed to be studying hard. Seeing that he was still holding a pen in his hand, he couldn't help but frown.

"What do you want to do?"

Shang Ji's question made Shang Qilang a little unsure of how to answer.

He was studying seriously, and suddenly heard his personal servant come to report that Shang Ji was back. Naturally, he rushed to see if there was anything he could help with, but it was such an unfortunate coincidence.

So, he could only bite the bullet and ask.

"Sixth brother, what are you doing here today?"

"It has nothing to do with you."

"Sixth brother, we are brothers. You can tolerate and forgive even the third brother, why are you always so indifferent to me? I don't want to use you to get close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I just..."

"Just what?"

Shang Ji's eyes were staring at Shang Qilang like a hawk. Even if he had a lot of thoughts, he couldn't speak clearly at this moment, and finally dodged with a guilty conscience.

Seeing this, Shang Ji snorted coldly and said.

"Compared to you, Shang Sanlang is less hypocritical. At least when I found him, he did not hide his ambition to climb up, but what about you? You said that you want to get close to me, not to get close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? It sounds so nice. If I take you in, even if you don't get close, outsiders will know what's going on."

After ruthlessly exposing Shang Qilang's thoughts, Shang Ji stepped aside and left, leaving him a sentence when he left.

"Don't treat everyone else as a fool."

This sentence made Shang Qilang's body shaky all of a sudden. The etiquette he had always accepted was to keep all thoughts in mind. He thought he did a good job, but why did he always break down every time he saw his sixth brother?

He not only had this idea, but also wanted to ease the relationship with Shang Ji, but he didn't know how to start.

He just watched the figure of the sixth brother going away and gradually disappeared outside the door.

Then he returned to the study room with a dusty face and numbed himself with endless knowledge.

After leaving the Duke's Mansion, Shang Ji rode his horse back to the General's Mansion.

He had resigned and stayed at home for the past three days, so he could stay for another day tomorrow and then return to the barracks. He didn't want to waste time staying in the Duke's Mansion. It would be happier to be intimate with his wife.

Moreover, he still had a lot of things to say to his wife.

Therefore, he whipped the horse whip faster, and the horse neighed as it ran on the carriage road. Luo Yuan followed closely behind him and did not get left behind.

Soon, the two returned to the general's mansion.

After entering the door, he headed towards Xitang Courtyard. Coincidentally, he met his eldest sister-in-law Liu, who was also there, chatting and laughing, still about the matter of his eighth sister Xue Niang.

When Du Jingyi and his eldest sister-in-law Liu saw him come in, they waved and asked Shang Ji to sit down, and then took out the gift list sent by the Guo family for Shang Ji to review.