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Quick Transmigration: She's a Heartbreaker: Ch 108, The Imposter Noble Lady A large group of people openly came in, carrying silk satin, jewelry and various treasures. This arrangement shocked Ying Qiao. "Young Miss! What's going on?" Ying Qiao stuttered. "The imperial decree is here! Jiang Xun, take the decree!" That eunuch held a bright yellow scroll like an imperial decree. Jiang Xun was helped by Ying Qiao out of bed and was about to kneel down to take the decree, but that eunuch said, “Since Young Miss Jiang is ill and won’t be convenient to get up, General Shen has already informed This One, you might just receive the decree on the bed." The eunuch treated her extremely earnestly. His eyes narrowed up with smiles. It was said Shen Xi Tang held influential power in court that even the Emperor dreaded him. Now, listening to what the eunuch said, the rumors were indeed true. For her, she was actually allowed to accept the imperial edict on the bed, which was considered as disrespectful as it is. Jiang Xun responded, "Seeing the imperial edict is like seeing the Emperor, This Girl dares not." She said to Ying Qiao again, "Help me up." Seeing Jiang Xun barely manage to kneel, his eyes grew profound. However, he only smiled and didn't persuade her anymore. After she got down on her knees, he opened the imperial edict and raised his volume, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor speaks... … The Duke Residence has an adopted daughter Jiang Xun, who is elegant and virtuous with exceptional beauty. She is a worthy match with the brave and mighty General Shen Xi Tang. As such, she will be married to General Shen as his wife. The auspicious day has been chosen as two months later, on the seventh day of the month, end decree.” The chief eunuch said a series of official words, the general meaning was that the Emperor granted a marriage for Shen Xi Tang and her. The imperial edict refers to her as the adopted daughter, Jiang Xun, of Yan's Mansion. This clearly lifted her identity from the daughter of a remote village’s Scholar to become the adopted daughter of the Duke Residence. Moreover, the auspicious day is also chosen, in two months. This was simply too fast. Generally, when the nobles of the ancient aristocracy get married, it takes half a year to say the least. Holding the marriage in two months, everyone can see how anxious Shen Xi Tang was to marry her. Jiang Xun felt that this was all because of Xiao Wang He. Shen Xi Tang probably was afraid that the swan that reached his mouth would fly away. After this imperial decree, everyone in the Yan Residence was stunned. No one thought that Jiang Xun, who had just been deprived of her identity yesterday, would be given a marriage by today’s decree. It’s really shocking that the one she married was the best langjun in the capital. Less than an hour after the eunuch left, Head Madam came and asked her a lot of questions. Her attitude was more intimate than before, but her gaze towards her also had more probing and speculations. On this entire day, Lian Yan Courtyard was lively. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out. The Emperor's gifts filled the hall. Just as she was worrying about where to put these precious things, another wave of people came to send more than fifty boxes, saying it was the dowry. It was the steward of the Shen Residence who came to give the dowry. He said that Shen Xi Tang had ordered that all these should be delivered to her yard and the pamphlet should be given to her personally so that she would put it away. In addition to the dowry, the steward also brought three mamas and four maids. He said they were responsible for taking care of her during this period and will also follow her to the Shen Mansion on the day of their marriage. Furthermore, there were several guards, who’s dedicated to protecting her safety, not letting irrelevant people casually come in or out. When Jiang Xun heard this, she understood what Shen Xi Tang wanted. He was preventing a fire in his backyard and didn't want a second ‘gentleman’ like him to come through her window, picking his flower. ... Once Su Xun gained back her identity, she moved into Yan Residence. Old Madame Yan had someone to clean up a courtyard larger than Lian Yan Courtyard with a quiet and comfortable environment. Yet, because it’s been too long that no one had lived there, the plant life was a little wild. Therefore, when Su Xun first moved in, it hadn’t been completely clean. Although she didn’t say anything, she didn’t feel good in her heart. She deliberately went to Lian Yan Courtyard to take a look. Therefore, she saw the courtyard was full of flowers and grass, while her room was also full of precious and rare ornaments. She became extremely livid and annoyed that Old Madame Yan didn’t treat her as well. Then, she thought of a way to obtain all of Jiang Xun’s maids. Old Madame Yan originally chose the big yard for her in order to make up for her suffering these days. Who knew she wouldn’t be satisfied with it and still asked for Jiang Xun’s maids again? Although Old Madame Yan was unhappy, she felt guiltiness toward her and agreed. In the end, she relented and left a maid for Jiang Xun. Only Ying Qiao took the initiative to say that she wanted to stay. After Su Xun took away Jiang Xun's maid, she was happy for a while. At the Xiao Mansion, she had been a maid for so long. Although Xiao Third Young Miss had treated her well, she still treated her as a maid. All this time, she has been serving people, and now finally she turned herself into the master with his many maids waiting on her. She felt that her good days had arrived. Su Xun thought that what she had to do next was to plan the marriage for herself. She would behave well in front of Old Madame Yan, so that she could choose a good husband for her. Didn’t Xiao Wang He come to propose marriage before? Although at that time he wanted to marry Jiang Xun, now Jiang Xun’s identity has been revealed, she will definitely not be able to enter the Xiao family’s door. Then couldn’t they just continue the mistake and marry her, the genuine noble lady, in? The first night Su Xun stayed at the Yan’s Mansion, she thought the entire night and imagined her bright future. The next morning, she went to Old Madame Yan’s courtyard to show her courtesy. She heard those maids, who had served Jiang Xun, talk about how Jiang Xun had previously gained Old Madame Yan’s goodwill and went to accompany Old Madame Yan just like how Jiang Xun did it. Yet, with her like this, not only did she act forty percent similar to Jiang Xun, but it made Old Madame Yan miss the time when Jiang Xun was there even more. Although she was angry that Jiang Xun deceived her, she was really worried about Jiang Xun. Therefore, when she talked to Su Xun, she couldn't help but show her worries and thoughts. Just as Su Xun was feeling annoyed and bored and was going to leave, suddenly someone ran in to report that someone had come from the palace with an imperial decree. Everyone thought it was about Old Sir Yan, since coincidentally Old Sir Yan completed a matter for the Emperor a few days ago. They all thought it was a reward for doing the errand well. Everyone was very happy and Old Madame Yan also quickly stood up. Su Xun has already regarded herself as a member of the Yan's family, so she naturally felt a common prosperity. Thus, her eyes brightened when she heard that. Everyone went to the front yard to accept the decree. Who knew that they would wait for a long time and still didn't see anyone from the palace coming over? It took a long time before someone announced that the eunuch went to Lian Yan Courtyard with the imperial decree. Su Xun's eyes widened as she exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible?" Though this was everyone’s question, she was the only one who yelled it out loudly. Old Madame Yan furrowed her brows and glanced at her, then continued to ask the servant, "What's the matter? Why did the eunuch go to Lian Yan Courtyard?" The servant answered, "The Emperor granted a marriage to the one in Lian Yan Courtyard." Jiang Xun's identity in the Yan's Mansion was quite awkward. She was neither a master nor a servant, so it was hard to know what to refer to her. However, like this, everyone knew who he was talking about. Su Xun exclaimed again, "What? Grant marriage?" What kind of character was she? How could the Emperor recognize her, more less how could he grant her a marriage? Could it be that the princess heard that she was a fake and had the Emperor grant her to some nobleman with a humble background and limited future to relieve her hatred? Old Madame Yan was also very curious and asked, "How can this be? Granted marriage to whom?" The servant hesitated for a while before saying, "It's General Shen Xi Tang." As soon as his words came out, the surrounding became silent and everyone's jaws fell. Who was Shen Xi Tang? Who doesn’t know how many women begged to marry him? A few years ago, there was an incident that a Di daughter from the Qi family made Shen Xi Tang look at her body in order for Shen Xi Tang to take her in as a concubine. In the end, Shen Xi Tang directly turned around and left. That Di woman lost face and was married far away by the family. The Qi family was originally a big family in the capital. However, after such a thing, it faltered. Everyone knew it was because they offended Shen Xi Tang and the people under him deliberately suppressed the Qi family to please Shen Xi Tang. Ever since then, the women in the capital showed no less enthusiasm for him, but most of them only dared to keep it in their hearts. Moreover, it was well known that Princess Qing Jue admired Shen Xi Tang. In order not to offend Princess Qing Jue, most of the noble ladies did not dare to provoke Shen Xi Tang. Therefore, the idea of wanting Shen Xi Tang never came across Su Xun’s mind. Although she saw Shen Xi Tang from a distance in the Xiao Mansion and was deeply attracted by his demeanor, it was just for those moments. She didn't actually dare to have any other thoughts. But… … now what did she hear! ? The Emperor actually promised Jiang Xun and Shen Xi Tang a marriage? Did something go wrong with her ears? Glancing at the other people around her with a stunned expression, she had a bad premonition in her heart and hurriedly said, "You say it again." "The Emperor passed a decree, giving the adopted daughter of Head Master Yan, Jiang Xun, to General Shen. He has already chosen an auspicious day to be married in two months." Adopted daughter? What was going on here? ………… Su Xun finally accepted this fact. God knows how much she wanted to rush to Lian Yang Courtyard to ask Jiang Xun, and sincerely ask her for advice about how she did it. Not only her, but the entire Yan Mansion was boiling. No one expected that after the appalling incident yesterday, something even more unimaginable than Jiang Xun's impersonation would happen. The Emperor granted Shen Xi Tang a marriage and the partner wasn’t Princess Qing Jue. Wouldn't Princess Qing Jue flip the Heavens if she learned of it? Didn’t the Emperor spoil Princess Qing Jue the most? Moreover, the Shen family's requirement was so high, how can they accept a wife with a background like Jiang Xun? This was unbelievable, yet this kind of thing did really happen. The Emperor not only granted the marriage, but also forced Head Master Yan to recognize Jiang Xun as an adopted daughter. Sending so many treasures, he made it clear that he was supporting Jiang Xun. Everyone in Yan's residence was discussing this matter and were all curious. In the end, Head Madam Yan went to Lian Yan Courtyard first. After she came back, she let the Eldest and Third Miss go to Lian Yan Courtyard together. The servants’ gossipiness was also aroused. Everyone was saying in private that it must be Jiang Xun who seduced General Shen by some means, or grasping a leverage on General Shen. In short, there are many outrageous speculations. Ying Qiao came back from outside, livid, and said to Jiang Xun, "Young Miss, you don't know what those people say about you. Just hearing it made me angry, they’re saying that you are a thousand-year-old vixen that hooked General Shen's soul. Others are saying you discovered a secret of General Shen and threatened General Shen to marry you. This is simply too ridiculous. It is obviously General Shen who… …" bullied Young Miss. Ying Qiao thought of Shen Xi Tang's terrifying gaze from yesterday and a lingering fear returned to her. She swallowed the rest of her words before she could finish. General Shen is that fierce, if Young Miss marries over, won’t she be bullied? Ying Qiao became worried and felt that she had harmed the girl. That day Jiang Xun was drugged, it was her who told Shen Xi Tang, then Shen Xi Tang rescued Young Miss. Maybe it was just that time something happened between the two… … "What other people want to say, let them be." Jiang Xun smiled faintly. "But… …" "There’s no buts, don't worry." Jiang Xun still appeared calm, as if nothing could affect her. "Oh, when the eunuch left just now, he said, Princess Qing Jue asked you to enter the palace after tomorrow. What should we do?" Ying Qiao asked nervously. Jiang Xun replied, "We’re not going." "Can we not go?" Ying Qiao worried, "Won’t Princess Qing Jue be angry?" Jiang Xun blinked as a plan came to her, "Come here, I’ll tell you something." Ying Qiao approached her and Jiang Xun whispered a few words to her, "Go do as I instructed."
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