Chapter 511 - 156: Marriage Matters_4
Marquis of Ningyuan and Madam Ningyuan were also brimming with smiles, though the marriage arrangement with the Chief Minister Jiang’s Family had been called off, the Shen family was still a decent prospect. Despite the Jiang Family’s extensive wealth and influence, a daughter from the Jiang household inevitably required doting on, and one would need to revere her like a Bodhisattva upon marrying her. However, this young lady from the Shen family would be far easier to control.
Furthermore, fortunes can change in the blink of an eye; seeing the Jiang Family’s recent streak of mishaps, it’s uncertain how much longer they can remain prosperous. Should anything happen to Jiang Yuanbai, and Jiang Yuanping met with trouble, wouldn’t the Jiang Family be like scattered monkeys once the tree has fallen? Whoever chose a Jiang daughter might actually be the unlucky one. The Shen family was different; it seemed that Lord Shen’s future prospects were looking increasingly bright and enduring.
With this in mind, the smiles on the elders of the Zhou Family became a bit more sincere.
Mother Shen had been invited as an honored guest that day, and her daughter’s marriage to a nobleman was something she didn’t even dare to dream of in the past. Moreover, Zhou Yanbang was a striking individual, a sight that brought joy. Shen Ruyun herself also liked her husband-to-be, and Mother Shen thought there could be no more perfect outcome. Strangely, Mother Shen was demanding towards others but lenient towards her own daughter. Shen Yurong was the same; perhaps because Shen Ruyun had to help with sewing to supplement the family income from a young age to fund Shen Yurong’s studies. Once Shen Yurong had risen in status, he always felt guilty towards his sister and tended to indulge them in everyday matters.
What he hadn’t expected was that, although he could indulge his mother and sister, there was no need for others to suffer or make sacrifices on their behalf.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted from outside; the bridegroom had arrived.
Zhou Yanbang walked in.
Half a year ago, Zhou Yanbang had been renowned in Yanjing City as a handsome gentleman, urbane and graceful. Now, he had put on a considerable amount of weight compared to half a year before, to the extent that his originally handsome face was somewhat swollen and distorted. His demeanor was listless; even though he had been specially groomed for today, he still looked lackluster.