If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

As Shen Jianglin was sent away, Old Master Shen arranged Shen Siyi's marriage.

The one chosen was Ding Zhongxuan, who came from a poor family.

The Ding family was also prominent in the previous dynasty, but with the change of dynasties, they gradually declined and became a poor family.

"It's still him." Shen Suian sighed lightly.

Shen Siyi also married Ding Zhongxuan in her previous life, but at that time Ding Zhongxuan was already the top scorer in the imperial examination, while now he should still be just a scholar.

Ding Zhongxuan's father was a disciple of Old Master Shen, but he was unlucky. When he was sent to work in a remote area, he encountered an epidemic and died young from the disease.

Leaving behind the young Ding Zhongxuan and his wife.

Ding's mother supports the family alone with her son, and they have a deep affection for each other.

In the previous life, I heard that after Shen Siyi married Ding Zhongxuan, she was not on good terms with her mother-in-law, but Ding Zhongxuan had a successful career in the government, so Shen Siyi should have lived a good life.

Shen Sui'an did not go to see Shen Jianglin off. She waited until Shen Jianglin left Shangjing before returning to visit Old Master Shen and Old Madam Shen with New Year gifts.

Now that Jiang is pregnant, there are many trivial things to do during the New Year holidays, so she asked Mrs. Shen to help her take care of them.

Second Mrs. Shen originally thought that Jiang, who came from a merchant family, would place too much emphasis on fame and fortune and be too shrewd and cunning. But when she saw how Jiang beat Shen Jianglin to a pulp in order to protect Shen Sui'an, she immediately admired her.

Jiang also liked Mrs. Shen's gentleness and elegance, which she could never learn.

The two of them actually got along very well.

Shen Sui'an and Shen Siyao were in the upper room accompanying the two elderly people.

"Sui Sui's chess skills seem to have improved a lot." Shen Siyao said in amazement as she watched Shen Sui'an playing chess with his grandfather.

"You discovered it too?" Old Master Shen asked with a smile. She could only win three out of ten games before, but now she has won five.

Shen Sui'an was pleased, "Next time I will kill you all without leaving a single piece of armor."

"Look how proud she is." Old Master Shen pointed at Shen Suian and laughed.

"Grandpa, sister, come and try the sweet date cake I made." Shen Siyao called out.

"We want to eat too." Two boys who were playing pitch pot outside heard Shen Siyao's words and rushed in.

They are Shen Siyao's younger brothers, one is ten years old and the other is eight years old. They like to play in the upper room when they have nothing to do, which helps the two old people to pass the time.

"Where is Brother Yao?" Shen Siyao asked them.

"I don't know. He lost the game of tossing pot just now and he got angry and didn't want to play with us," said Shen Mingzhang.

Eight-year-old Shen Mingye took a big bite of the sweet date cake and said, "It's not fun at all. We won't play with him."

Shen Suian raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Shen Mingyao used to be spoiled like a little bully by Shen Jianglin at home. Now that Shen Jianglin was sent out, Aunt Cheng and Shen Siyi were both confined to the manor.

He will definitely not be used to it, after all, no one pampers him anymore.

"Old Master, Mr. Xie is here." The maid reported from outside.

Old Master Shen: "Let Changyu in."

Xie Changyu came to give New Year gifts to the old man. When he saw Shen Sui'an was also here, he was slightly startled.

"Mrs. Lu." He curled his lips and bowed.

"Thank you, Master." Shen Suian returned the greeting, thinking that she had not yet found a chance to remind him that there might be a traitor in the Xie family's military camp.

But what should she say?

She had never even been to the military camp, so how could she know there would be a traitor? She was afraid that even if she told it, Xie Changyu would not believe it.

"Is this the Master Xie that my mother mentioned yesterday?" Shen Mingzhang asked in a low voice.

Shen Siyao's cheeks flushed, "Did you eavesdrop on my conversation with my mother?"

"I just happened to pass by and heard it, sister. It seems that Mr. Xie is quite good-looking and a good match for you." Shen Mingzhang blinked.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll twist your ears off." Shen Siyao said angrily.

Shen Sui'an understood what they said and looked at Shen Siyao with a joking look.

It turned out that Second Aunt had thought about betrothing Yao Jie'er to Xie Changyu.

Her third sister is well-educated, elegant and quiet, and is of course a good match for Xie Changyu.

"Sister, don't listen to his nonsense." Shen Siyao explained to Shen Sui'an with a blushing face.

Shen Sui'an: "I think Second Aunt has good taste."

"..." Shen Siyao stomped her feet in embarrassment.

"Xie Changyu is a man of high character and a broad mind, like the bright sunshine and clear moon, otherwise my grandfather wouldn't like him so much." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.

Shen Siyao bit her lip and looked quietly towards the flower hall, just in time to see Xie Changyu talking to his grandfather.

His profile was handsome and his posture was elegant, overlapping with the image of the young man in her memory.

In fact, she had met Xie Changyu before she left Shangjing.

However, Xie Changyu didn't seem to notice her. Every time he came to the upper room to look for his grandfather, he saw someone else.

Shen Mingye had already brought Xie Changyu to the courtyard, and happily shouted to Shen Sui'an and the others in the west wing, "Sister, Brother Changyu is going to teach us archery."

"This Brother Ye!" Shen Siyao stomped her feet helplessly.

Shen Suian chuckled and followed him out of the west wing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she came out, she saw Lu Yuan's tall figure outside the door. She didn't know how long he had been there, but he was looking at her with burning eyes.

"When did you come?" Shen Suian asked in surprise.

"I just happened to pass by and knew that you were here to visit your grandparents, so I came to give the old man some things and pick you up at the same time," said Lu Yuan.

Xie Changyu also came out at this time, "Commander Lu."

Lu Yuan looked over with sharp eyes and nodded to Xie Changyu, "Thank you, Fifth Young Master."

"..." Shen Sui'an couldn't help but get nervous when he thought of their hostile relationship in their previous life.

"Husband, let's go in and see grandpa and grandma first."

Lu Yuan lowered his eyes and looked at her deeply, "Okay."

Old Master Shen was still feeling embarrassed because Shen Jianglin had gone to find Lu Yuan. Now his grandson-in-law came in person, and his attitude was still respectful and friendly. He also gave him the rare book he had been looking for for a long time. The old man's knot in his heart was instantly relieved.

The old man was in a good mood, so he invited Xie Changyu and Lu Yuan to stay for dinner and even asked them to drink with him.

"..." Shen Sui'an was still thinking about not letting Lu Yuan and Xie Changyu spend too much time together, but the old man just let them drink together.

What if a fight breaks out?

"Master Xie Wu and I are drinking. Old man, you can drink tea instead of wine." Lu Yuan took the wine glass from the old man's hand.

The old lady gave him a glare and said, "Doctor Zhou has told me not to drink a drop of alcohol."

"I'm happy today, drink a little." The old man winked at his wife.

"You two keep an eye on him and don't let him drink a drop of alcohol." The old lady directly instructed the two young people.

Shen Sui'an watched in fear and had no taste for his meal.

It seems... there is no tense atmosphere between Lu Yuan and Xie Changyu. Although the two are not familiar with each other, they seem to get along well.

Haven't they become enemies yet?

Then how did their hostility arise in the previous life?

Shen Sui'an was still thinking about this question until he got on the carriage back.

"Are you thinking about me or something else?" Lu Yuan hugged his absent-minded little wife into his arms and pinched her cheek.