Chapter 747 - 223 In-laws_4
When Xue Huaiyuan was doing the work of Xue Lingyun, he was still very young, and Jih Minghan had not yet taken a wife. Back then, the might of the Jinwu General still resonated, and even though one was a civil official and the other a military officer, they had both heard of each other. The Jinwu General had illustrious military achievements, while Xue Lingyun brought benefits to the people by repairing the canal.
However, years passed, and some died while others scattered. When they met again, the relationship had changed in such a way.
Xue Huaiyuan said, "General Jih."
The old General Jih laughed heartily, "I heard about your tribulations later. These years haven’t been easy for you. Fortunately, Ah Zhao is still alive. Did you know? It was my grandson who saved him!"
Xue Huaiyuan had known this for a long time, but hearing Old General Jih say it in person still stirred some emotion in him. He solemnly said to Jih Heng, "Thank you for the Duke’s kindness in saving a life. Ah Zhao, have you not given thanks yet?"
Xue Zhao hastened to offer thanks again, although such thanks had already been given during the visit to the Duke Residence. Now that Jih Heng was set to become his brother-in-law, they were practically family. What was the point of continuing such formalities?
Wen Renyao, who had been waiting for an opportunity to put in a word, couldn’t stand being sidelined any longer and seized the chance to speak, "We are here today all because of Ah Heng. The match with Miss Jiang the Second, though granted by the Emperor, our Ah Heng is not someone to be bestowed upon lightly. Being able to discuss marital ties with Miss Jiang the Second, Ah Heng is genuinely pleased. We all know about the profound connection between Miss Jiang the Second and the Xue Family and that she holds Mr. Xue in high esteem, so we all wanted to come and meet, for us to get acquainted."
His words were delivered with a mix of chuckling and irreverence. Normally, Jih Heng would likely have thrown him out by now, but today, Jih Heng didn’t say anything and merely let Wen Renyao spout nonsense.
Another layer of satisfaction filled Xue Huaiyuan’s heart.