The Incense Monopoly Order

Chapter 118 Xu Tianxing's Visit

"Yes." Shang Mingshu nodded gently, "Wait two more days and see how the Cheng family reacts."

Cheng She was more worried about Cheng Mian's safety than she was, and he got news faster and more accurately than she did. If something really happened to Cheng Mian, the Cheng family would definitely make a move.

"You can really sit still." Shang Zishu couldn't help but admire him.

Shang Mingshu's attitude towards Cheng Mian should be similar to her attitude towards Chen Che. They both recognize that they are willing to spend the rest of their lives together. As for how deep their feelings are, that is not certain. After all, they have never been together day and night, and their status has not changed. Xiao Yu has always taught them since they were young not to do anything extraordinary.

Her extraordinary behavior is not limited to her sharp tongue, but also includes not putting in the effort before she reaches the right position. Neither Cheng Mian nor Chen Che has proposed, but the Chen family's betrothal gifts have been shipped to Huizhou Prefecture. It seems that her marriage is one step closer than Shang Mingshu's.

But before she took this step, if she knew that Chen Che was in danger, she would be extremely anxious.

"Who am I to inquire and interfere?" Shang Mingshu asked back.

The two of them were just communicating their feelings to each other, and had never expressed their feelings seriously. She hadn't received any letters from him for a few days, so she was impatient to go to the man's house to inquire. A family like the Cheng family, where all the brothers and sisters are very righteous, would naturally be happy that she valued Cheng Mian.

If there is a mean-spirited person in the family, she will inevitably be looked down upon.

This world is too harsh on girls. If you are not careful, you will get into trouble.

She is such a person who is cautious in her words and deeds and cherishes her reputation in this regard.

"You're right. Let's wait and see what the Cheng family does." Shang Zishu hoped that Cheng Mian was okay.

She knew best that Shang Mingshu was a person who was reluctant to give her love, so she only had Lin Yuanyuan as her close friend in Huizhou Prefecture. And it was Lin Yuanyuan who pestered her to come to her, so it was difficult for others to get close to her.

Treating Cheng Mian well is already a sacrifice. She can detect the possibility of an accident happening to him at the first moment and even care about it, which proves that Cheng Mian has a place in Shang Mingshu's heart.

If something really happened to such a person, Shang Mingshu would inevitably feel upset for a while.

Without mentioning Cheng Mian's special feelings for Shang Mingshu, just talking about such a bright and confident young man, who can not feel regretful?
For two days, no letter from Cheng Mian arrived, and the Cheng family had no news at all.

Such a strange reaction made Shang Mingshu feel that the matter was serious. She was no longer reserved and brought some food she made herself to visit Wang.

The Cheng family received a letter from Cheng Mian three days ago. The letter only contained one sentence, asking Cheng She to come and propose marriage, not for himself, but for Cheng She. When the two Cheng brothers and Wang saw the letter, their faces changed drastically.

In the past two days, the three masters of the Cheng family have been unable to sleep at night because of this letter. Cheng She set off for the capital as soon as possible, while Cheng Qin and Wang stayed in the Cheng Mansion. When Shang Mingshu came to visit, Wang was so anxious that she didn't know what to do.

"My second brother hasn't arrived in the capital yet. What does my third brother mean? The third lady must have come to visit because of my third brother. How should I respond?" Having been the mistress of the household for over a decade, Mrs. Wang had never been so bewildered. "The third lady is an extremely intelligent person. If I lie..."

"I'll accompany you to the reception and we'll see what happens." Cheng Qin was also worried. He knew his two younger brothers best. They were not ordinary people. Cheng Mian had gone to the examination room despite his injuries just for Shang Mingshu. If it weren't for the earth-shattering change, how could he have let Shang Mingshu go?
When Shang Mingshu met Cheng Qin and his wife, she felt a sense of restraint, a sense of apprehension and restraint from the couple. Although they tried their best to appear as calm and easygoing as usual, which might have fooled others, Shang Mingshu's keen sense of purpose couldn't be hidden. "Master Cheng, Madam." Shang Mingshu knew something big was going on, so she didn't berate him. "I used to exchange letters quite frequently with the Third Master, but I haven't heard from him in five days. I'm worried about him, so I've come to your house to ask how he's doing."

"My third brother did write home a couple of days ago, saying he had important matters to attend to and would not write home for a few days. He would inform us when he was done." Cheng Qin tried to explain for Cheng Mian, "Don't worry, Third Madam, he's fine."

Before coming here, Shang Mingshu inquired about the Cheng family's movements. She didn't know where Cheng She had gone, but she knew that he hadn't appeared for a few days. Cheng She was like a dragon that could only be seen from the tail but not the head. Shang Mingshu couldn't arbitrarily connect the two, so she could only test her judgment: "Second Master Cheng's trip to the capital, is it related to Third Master Cheng's affairs?"

"My second brother did go to the capital. He happened to have something to do, so he stopped by to visit my third brother." Cheng Qin answered flawlessly, feeling a little guilty. He then said, "Don't worry, Third Madam. If my third brother does anything to offend you, I will use the family rules to punish him severely."

Cheng Qin's words made Shang Mingshu hesitate to ask further questions. She lowered her eyes and said, "Mr. Cheng, your words are too serious. I have only met the Third Master a few times. How can I say I am guilty of him? No matter what the Third Master did, Mingshu has no right to make him suffer family punishment."

Cheng Qin couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Shang Mingshu was indeed a woman who understood things very quickly. She had guesses just from his words.

With some guesses in mind, Shang Mingshu did not stay long, and Cheng Qin and his wife did not know how to keep her. They knew nothing about Chen Mian's affairs, so they could only send him off warmly.

"How is it? What happened?" Shang Zishu was waiting for Shang Mingshu in the inner courtyard, and came forward to greet her the first time she saw her.

"Mr. and Mrs. Cheng probably don't know the details." Shang Mingshu guessed. She went to her small study, picked up her pen, and wrote a new letter to Cheng Mian. She had to find out the reason.

She had just finished writing the letter and sealed it when someone came to report: "Second Madam, Third Madam, Madam has asked me to invite you two ladies to the main hall. There are distinguished guests in the mansion."

"Who is the distinguished guest?" Shang Zishu asked.

"It's Madam He. Madam He brought a tall and handsome man with extraordinary bearing."

Shang Zishu looked at Shang Mingshu. She had some guesses about the people Mrs. He brought, but she felt it was impossible because Xu Tianxing, as a general, should be stationed in Shaoxing.

The two sisters tidied themselves up a little and went to the main hall, where they saw Madam He and Xu Tianxing. They came forward and saluted politely. Shang Wenshu had arrived earlier and was accompanying Xiao Yu to entertain the guests.

"I've been wanting to come and talk to you for a few days now," Madam He said to Xiao Yu. "It just so happens that the master is out today, and my nephew from my mother's family is passing by, so I came to visit him, so I brought him here. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"You are not saying that, Madam. It is an honor for us that you have come to visit us. You have brought General Xu with you. My husband and I are very honored. How could we bother you? Madam, please wait a moment. I have sent someone to inform my husband to come home early." Xiao Yu spoke softly.

"Madam, I have a few words I want to say to Miss San in private. Is it convenient for you?" Xu Tianxing has always been straightforward since he joined the army.

Xiao Yu was stunned.

Shang Mingshu was the quickest to react: "Mother, I'll take the general to the garden to see the scenery."