Chapter 602: Interrogation_1
In the Shen family mansion, Mao Taixi and Shen Yongji were sitting in the attic having tea and chatting. Mao Taixi’s wife, Mao Xiujuan, and their daughter, Shen Junru, were accompanying them.
"Uncle, why didn’t my cousin come with you?" Shen Junru asked.
"He did come, but when we reached Suifeng, he said he had other things to do and we parted ways." Mao Taixi explained.
Changing the topic, Mao Taixi asked, "By the way, how are the wedding preparations with the Hua Family going?"
"We plan to get engaged next month," Shen Junru answered.
Mao Taixi nodded approvingly, "It’s good to settle the marriage early. With the marriage alliance to the Hua Family and their resources, the Shen Family can further strengthen. There’s a strong hope of surpassing the Zhuo Family and becoming the number one family in Danyang within ten years."
The Hua Family was a prominent family in Haizhou. Although they were not as powerful as the top-notch aristocratic Han family, they were still more influential than Danyang families, with a deep foundation.
Shen Yongji was also very satisfied with this marriage, considering it a good match for the Shen family.
"Jing Tian also mentioned that once I marry into their family, the Hua Family will support the Shen Family wholeheartedly. With the Hua Family as our backing, we can surpass the Zhuo Family within five years."
Shen Junru declared proudly.
Mao Taixi smiled, "Excellent! Xiujuan, you’ve raised a good daughter. Xiao Ru, after you join the Hua Family, don’t forget to help your cousin forge a connection. If your cousin can marry a legitimate daughter of the Hua Family, it’ll also help stabilize my position in the association."