Chapter 725: Chapter 725
He Jinxia previously had no particular thoughts about Daoist priests in ancient times, but after a journey through the modern era and returning to this place, she realized that being a Daoist priest might be the best career for fooling people, as well as the freest one.
In ancient times, people held members of the Daoist Sect in high regard, and although it was considered a great pity for a woman to enter the Daoist life, without joining the Daoist Sect, the Red Building would have never let her leave so easily.
In her ears, the sound of Lv Zhu weeping came, with a tendency to grow louder and louder.
She was truly heartbroken!
Before experiencing that great fire, the young lady was so clever and adorable. Now, she frequently fell into a state of mental distraction. Look, there she went again, the young lady was distracted, and as if she couldn’t see such a large living person standing in front of her!
Ooh hoo, she was heartbroken...
He Jinxia watched her in silence.
Lv Zhu was utterly loyal to her, and if possible, she would also want to take her along.
But life in the Daoist Sect was extremely tough, it was already quite difficult for her to take care of herself, let alone look after someone else.
Just as she began to speak, a lively commotion suddenly came from outside, and someone’s shrill voice shouted, "Someone in the city is putting up a marriage announcement! They are seeking a bride among all the women in the Capital! It’s the rich Sheng Family that is seeking a bride, sisters quickly come and take a look!"
He Jinxia’s words got stuck, her mind went blank!
Her heart thumped heavily, a spark of realization flashed through her mind, and she could not help but to grab hold of Lv Zhu, her voice still very hoarse, and with a slightly excited tone, she asked, "The Sheng Family? Is there a Sheng Family in the city?"
Lv Zhu was stunned by her grip, and it took a while before she said, "Yes, there is a wealthy and prosperous household in the city, that’s the Sheng Family."
He Jinxia stumbled back a step, an immense joy welling up from the depths of her heart. In her past memories, there was simply no such wealthy Sheng Family in the Capital!
Furthermore, such an outright public marriage solicitation was not something a native of ancient times would dare to do.
The education ancient people received since childhood, the thoughts ingrained in them, they wouldn’t dare to do something so bold and against the traditional way!
Sheng Yan, could it be... you have arrived?
He Jinxia could not help biting her lip, turned around, and ran out immediately.
Lv Zhu was in the midst of sobbing bitterly. Seeing her mistress leave, she hurriedly followed, "Miss, where are you going!"
Since He Jinxia returned to ancient times, she had never felt as vividly alive as she did now, radiating with a vibrant vitality.
The Sheng Family, by publicly posting a marriage announcement, could it be as she imagined?
She hastened to the city gate only to find a large crowd had already gathered, all of them pointing and discussing the announcement.
"Is the Sheng Family really looking for a bride? If they can’t marry in a proper and straightforward way, that’s one thing, but not being able to come back for the wedding and requiring the bride to travel to the border is another. How is she supposed to go, travel to the border in a bridal sedan chair? Is this for sending off the bride or for marrying off a princess to the frontier?"
"Hey, what you said is not right. Could a princess’s marriage be so shabby? With a long line of dowries following behind her and a thousand people escorting, if this young woman gets ten people to send her off it would be considered good. The Capital has such fine scenery and outstanding individuals; why should she suffer the severe cold at the frontier?"
"This Sheng Family is not being decent. Discussing marriage without engaging a matchmaker, and asking interested brides to run over to the Sheng Residence in person for another viewing. If the viewing is successful, the Sheng Residence will immediately give the dowry, and the marriage is settled there and then. Child’s play, it’s all child’s play!"
"I don’t know if there will be any women running to the Sheng Residence, but marrying in such a way will surely get one’s back poked at, and the husband’s family will surely look down upon you!"
"Excuse me, please make way, ah, Miss, be careful, don’t run so quickly, watch out you might be knocked over, Miss, Miss!"
Lv Zhu’s shouts came through, but He Jinxia ignored them completely, dashing into the crowd like a blur.
Finally, she reached the front and saw the notice with her own eyes.
He Jinxia’s pupils contracted, and she froze in place, her gaze fixated on the name of the man seeking a wife provided by Sheng Residence—the son of the Sheng Family!
Sheng Changbai, styled Yan, had come of age but had not yet taken a wife!
Since the age of ten, he had been stationed at the border, nearly ten years without a return to the Capital.
This notice was not only posted in the Capital but also in other cities around the Capital.
"You say the Sheng Family is a wealthy clan, rich and powerful, so how come they are making a joke out of finding a wife for their Eldest Son?"
"I heard that the Eldest Son of Sheng Family returned to the Capital once ten years ago because he was injured on the battlefield and developed a leg ailment, so he had to come back to the Capital for recuperation. After resting for several months, he went back to the border again.
Once a leg ailment like that occurs, it’s very difficult to fully cure. I fear the Eldest Son of Sheng Family’s leg is no longer functional!"
"The way of seeking a wife is quite innovative, almost like the Itinerant World’s martial contests for marriage. But such contests usually involve many families competing for the hand of a daughter. With the Eldest Son of Sheng Family’s conditions, I’m afraid he won’t be able to find a decent woman!"
In ancient times, a woman getting married required many procedures, and scions of noble families strictly adhered to them to show respect for the other family.
Without asking for any betrothal gifts and sending her off so casually, not even able to have the wedding ceremony on the spot, she must travel to the frontier to marry. Such a woman would find it difficult to gain respect from her husband’s family once married.
Someone murmured quietly, "I guess he’s getting on in years, and with a bad leg, no woman from a decent family would marry him upon hearing these conditions. It’d be fine if they could enjoy his wealth, but with such a way of marriage, it looks like the woman is being treated as a servant."
"Exactly, exactly..."
"Miss, Miss!" Lv Zhu squeezed out of the crowd, panting.
It was odd, the Miss was so slim and frail-looking, yet she moved so agilely, darting to the front in an instant, not at all like someone who had just recovered from a serious illness.
He Jinxia was still staring intently at the name of the Eldest Son of the Sheng Family, her eyes reddening slightly, when she suddenly said with a hoarse voice, "Lv Zhu, where is Sheng Residence located?"
Lv Zhu replied subconsciously, "It’s in the eastern part of the city, on the busiest street."
Without another word, He Jinxia turned and squeezed back into the crowd. She was heading to Sheng Residence!
"Hey, Miss, wait for me!" Lv Zhu stomped her foot, gritted her teeth, and forced her way back into the throng.
At the entrance to Sheng Residence, two majestic stone lions stood at the forefront, with red doors and heavy iron knockers, the eaves soaring upwards, resembling the tail of a dragon, clearly the home of a wealthy family!
In front of the main gate, many townsfolk stood together, pointing and commenting on Sheng Residence.
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When He Jinxia arrived, she saw a woman covering her face with a silk handkerchief, rushing out of the gates of Sheng Residence in a flurry, ignoring the passersby in front of the door as if some ferocious beast was chasing her from behind.