If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 563: Farewell (2 in 1)

After Xiao Du left, he sent back a message a few days later.

King Zhenbei agreed to cooperate with the Ye Family Army, but he still had to wait for the right opportunity. He could let the Ye Family Army march slowly to delay time with the Zhenbei Army.

At this time, Shen Sui'an also welcomed Old Master Shen and his family.

The family is happily reunited.

Shen Suian pulled Cheng'er, who was already half her height, and looked at him again and again. The child's facial features had already fully developed, and Cheng'er looked more like a member of the Shen family. He would definitely be a handsome young man in the future.

Shen Jianglin was still sitting in the corner with a clear and stupid look on his face. He could no longer remember Shen Suian, but he felt that she looked familiar and looked at her with curiosity.

No one paid any attention to Shen Jianglin.

Jiang held Chao Ge'er in her arms and said admiringly, "Chao Ge'er is so beautiful."

The two children, who were less than two years apart in age, were a little reserved when they saw each other. Cheng'er tilted his head and looked at Chao'er.

Seeing that his mother didn't care about him at all, Chengger became a little unhappy. He walked forward and grabbed Jiang's hand, wanting Jiang to hug him.

"Cheng'er, this is your nephew, don't you remember him?" Jiang asked with a smile.

Nephew? Son?

Cheng Ge'er's long-lost memory awakened a little, he stepped forward and hugged Chao Ge'er tightly, "Son!"

"..." The smile on Jiang's face froze.

She didn't even dare to look back to see Shen Sui'an's expression.

"You little rascal, you only listen half way, right? Last time I told you that Chao Ge'er is your nephew and you should love him like half your son." Jiang scolded in a low voice.

Cheng Geer said seriously, "That's my son."

Shen Sui'an finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

Chao Ge'er's cheeks were puffed with anger. He pushed Cheng Ge'er away and said, "No, I am the son of my father!"

"I'm your uncle." Cheng Ge'er didn't know what Chao Ge'er was angry about.

"Humph!"

"Don't be angry, mother said I will treat you well. I brought you some fun and delicious food." Chengger went over and held Chaoger's hand.

He retracted his angry face a little and asked, "What's delicious?"

"I'll take you to see it." Cheng Ge'er stretched out his hand towards him.

"Mom, sister, I'll take Chao Ge'er to get something." Cheng Ge'er turned around and said.

Jiang couldn't bear to watch it any longer, "Go ahead."

Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "Cheng Ge'er has a very good temper."

"He is studying with the old man now, and I can hardly argue with him." Jiang raised the corners of her mouth.

She was happier that her son had a talent for studying than any amount of money he had earned.

Madam Shen smiled and said, "Although Cheng'er is young, he can concentrate on studying, which is very rare."

"Grandma, is your foot better? I knew you sprained your ankle, but I couldn't take care of you. I am an unfilial granddaughter." Shen Sui'an felt extremely guilty.

"It's just a minor injury and it has already healed." Old Madam Shen said with a smile.

She added, “When we came down from the port, we could hardly believe that this was Suzhou.”

"Sui Sui, this port and the commercial street are both excellent ideas."

Old Master Shen's eyes were also full of admiration, "This is a feat that benefits the people, Suisui, you are amazing."

Shen Sui'an blushed at the praise.

"Grandfather, grandmother, this is not just my achievement. The prince gave me his full support, and Jiu Ling worked hard for me. He was the one who drew the map for the merchant family."

"It is because of your mutual help and trust that Suzhou is what it is today," said Old Master Shen.

Shen Sui'an whispered, "Grandfather, please stay in Suzhou for a while longer. Don't rush back to Yong Dynasty. I'm afraid it's unstable there."

Old Master Shen was stunned. "What happened?"

"The Prince of Zhennan is ready to make a move, the political situation is not very stable, and the relationship between Empress Dowager Yao and the Emperor is also delicate." Shen Sui'an explained in a low voice.

She did not mention that the Ye family was going to join forces with King Zhenbei.

"Even Yuanjia was sent to Suzhou by the princess because she was afraid that he would be in danger."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Shen sighed repeatedly, "If the late emperor could hold on for a few more years, he would teach the emperor well..."

Feng Chuankai has a solid foundation, so no matter how you teach her, it will be the same.

"Sui Sui, it's not that we are in a hurry to go back, but your second uncle wrote to us, hoping that we can return to the royal capital." said Old Lady Shen.

Jiang: "Mingzhang has already been engaged. We should go back when he gets married."

Shen Sui'an was slightly stunned. She really had forgotten about her second uncle's family.

"Don't worry about us. After all, our Shen family is a wealthy family. The Queen Mother will not use us to threaten you and the prince." said Old Master Shen.

It was hard to say before, but now the Regent holds the military power. If Queen Mother Yao is not afraid of being attacked from all sides, she can threaten the Shen family.

Shen Sui'an naturally understood this logic, she just didn't want her family to be in any possible danger.

"As time goes by, we grow old and will eventually return to our roots," said Mrs. Shen.

The two old people really missed their young son and grandson in the Yong Dynasty.

Shen Sui'an knew he couldn't force it.

"Then you should stay in Suzhou for a few more days and have a good rest. We will arrange a boat to take you back when the time comes." Shen Sui'an said.

Old Madam Shen agreed repeatedly and asked Shen Sui'an to make the arrangements.

"Your mother will stay in Suzhou for the time being, waiting for Cheng'er to grow up a little." Old Master Shen said suddenly.

Madam Shen was startled and turned to look at the old man.

"Everyone is here today, and there is one more thing." Old Master Shen said slowly.

"Daughter-in-law, you have been wronged since you married Jiang Lin." Old Master Shen glanced at his eldest son.

I felt extremely disappointed.

"I'm afraid there's no hope of curing Jiang Lin's illness. You're still young."

"I took the initiative to write a divorce letter for Jiang Lin. If you want to divorce in the future, it is entirely up to you to decide."

Jiang's face changed, "Grandpa, I never thought about it..."

Madam Shen held her hand and said, "You are still thinking about Cheng'er now. He is young and needs your protection. When he grows up, you are still young."

"The Shen family has already let you down, and we can't drag you down for the rest of your life."

"This time...we will take Jiang Lin back with us, and you and Cheng Ge'er will stay in Suzhou."

Jiang was stunned. She had no idea that the two old people had such a plan. She looked at Shen Sui'an.

Shen Sui'an smiled and said to her, "Mother, just follow grandfather's arrangements."

Jiang actually didn’t care whether to return to Yong Dynasty or not. Her son was by her side, and Yong Dynasty just had some business left.

It's the same everywhere.

She didn't expect that the old man would give her a divorce letter on behalf of Shen Jianglin.

If it weren't for Cheng Ge'er, she certainly wouldn't want to spend her whole life with a man like Shen Jianglin, but now that she has a son, how could she possibly remarry?

Old Master Shen said, "The divorce agreement is here with you. It's up to you as you wish."

This gave Jiang the opportunity to choose freely.

It’s fine to stay in the Shen family. You can remarry if you meet the right person in the future.

She is still young. Does she really have to stay with Shen Jianglin for the rest of her life?

It would have been fine if Shen Jianglin had treated her well before.

But Shen Jianglin favored his concubine over his wife. If Shen Suian had not discovered it in time, Jiang would have been killed by Aunt Cheng and might not have been able to give birth to Cheng'er.

Jiang no longer hesitated and refused. She took the divorce letter and said, "Grandpa, Madam, no matter whether I will remarry in the future or not, I will raise Cheng'er well. You two don't need to worry."

Old Master Shen nodded, "Of course I trust you."

Shen Sui'an looked at Shen Jianglin and asked in a low voice, "Can Doctor Zhou see father?"

"I've seen it, and they all said it's difficult to cure and it all depends on luck," said Jiang.

"Oh." Shen Sui'an responded indifferently.

Shen Jianglin's luck has always been average, so let's just leave it at that.

"Grandfather, when you return to Yong Dynasty, don't let Yao Ge'er and the others see their father."

"Don't worry." said the old man.

……

"Master!" Fu Jinyi strode in from outside.

He was negotiating the business of gunpowder guns with a Russian merchant. When he heard that Old Master Shen was coming, he immediately ran back.

When Old Master Shen saw Fu Jinyi, his smile deepened and his expression softened.

He wanted to stand up and salute, but was pushed back by Fu Jinyi.

"No need to bow, there is no emperor here." Fu Jinyi waved to the old lady and Jiang.

Old Master Shen looked at Fu Jinyi with a smile, "Your Majesty looks very energetic and seems to have grown taller."

Fu Jinyi grinned, "Yes, my legs and chest don't hurt anymore. Even if Doctor Zhou came, he would call it a miracle."

He was forced to do horse stance every day, and his eldest brother even designed a set of boxing techniques for him, requiring him to practice them before he could go out.

Before he knew it, he was no longer out of breath even when walking.

He is indeed not fit to be an emperor.

"I eat well and sleep well here, and I feel very healthy."

Old Master Shen could really feel the happiness and freedom emanating from Fu Jinyi.

The Regent really cares about his younger brother, otherwise he would not have allowed him to live so freely in Suzhou.

All the troubles in the royal capital should have been intercepted by the regent.

"I am happy to see Your Majesty so energetic," said Old Master Shen.

"After you have rested for a few days, I will take you to Eagle Bay personally." Fu Jinyi smiled, his phoenix eyes as clear as sunshine reflecting on snow.

Old Master Shen: "Okay, then I'll wait for His Majesty to take me there."

Fu Jinyi was very happy. He had learned a lot from Old Master Shen and respected this tutor very much in his heart.

Only after the welcoming banquet did Shen Sui'an have the opportunity to talk to the old man alone.

"It seems that the Queen Mother has no intention of becoming emperor. After all, the Emperor is weak. In the future, the throne will either fall on the head of the Regent or Chao Ge'er. You must be mentally prepared." Old Master Shen said in a deep voice.

It is impossible for Queen Mother Ruan to give the throne to anyone from the Ruan family. It will eventually return to the hands of the two brothers.

With the old man’s experience and knowledge, he hopes that Suisui will be more cautious about the future and be prepared.

Shen Suian frowned slightly when he heard this.

"Suzhou is now a piece of fat meat that everyone wants to take a bite of. Your Highness must strengthen border defense." said Old Master Shen.

"Grandfather, the prince knows what's going on." Shen Sui'an said.

However, she had never really thought that Fu Jinyuan or her son would become emperor in the future.

"Some people are born with a shallow bond with their parents. Don't force it. God will have other blessings arranged for them." Old Master Shen said vaguely.

Shen Sui'an chuckled, "Grandfather, the prince and I are the same. Our parents and we have a shallow fate, but fortunately we have each other."

"Don't worry about me. The prince and I will be fine."

Old Master Shen: "Sui Sui, I am happy for your achievement."

"Grandfather, you all need to be fine too." Shen Sui'an said in a low voice.

It was already the next day when Fu Jinyuan rushed back from the sea.

Old Master Shen talked to him in the study for a long time, and then the grandfather and grandson went out.

They didn't stay in Suzhou for long. In order to catch up with Shen Mingzhang's wedding date, Old Master Shen and the Old Lady set off three days later.

Fu Jinyuan was worried about them, so he specially picked two smart and trusted confidants to escort the two old men.

Shen Sui'an and Fu Jinyi both went to the port to see them off.

"Grandfather, grandma, please come back soon." Cheng Ge'er was reluctant to leave them and his eyes were filled with tears. He thought that Grandpa Shen and the others would only be gone for a while and would be able to come back to be with him soon.

Old Master Shen's eyes were sore, and he raised his hand to stroke Cheng'er's head, "Cheng'er, you must be a man of integrity in the future and take good care of your mother and your sister."

Cheng Ge'er cried and nodded, "I will, I will."

"Master, I will go to Kyoto City again if I have the chance." Fu Jinyi said.

Old Master Shen nodded with a smile, "Then I will wait for you in Kyoto City."

Shen Sui'an was reluctant, but had to accept the separation.

"Grandpa, grandma, no matter what happens, the most important thing is that you take care of yourselves," said Shen Sui'an.

"Okay, Suisui, take care of yourself."

Watching the two elderly people board the boat and leave, Shen Suian wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Just a few days after they left, Mrs. Zhong arrived with her women's army.

Also accompanying them were Ruan Zhaoxia and her brother.

"Sister-in-law!" Ruan Zhaoxia has actually become much calmer in the past six months, but she still can't hide her excitement when she sees Shen Sui'an.

She looked at Shen Sui'an's belly in surprise, "Brother Chao is going to have a little brother?"

"It's my sister." Chao Ge'er said immediately.

Ruan Zhaoxia picked up Chao Ge'er and said, "Chao Ge'er, you have grown so much taller. Come on and call me sister."

Shen Sui'an watched them playing with a smile, and looked at Mrs. Zhong with a smile.

"Mrs. Zhong, we meet again."

"Greetings, Princess." Mrs. Zhong stepped forward and saluted with a smile on her lips.

Shen Sui'an quickly held her hand.

"Mrs. Zhong, do you still have to be so polite to me?"

Mrs. Zhong smiled and said, "No need to come here for empty formalities. I have already gone to see the prince and left the girls in the military camp. I can't wait to come and see you."

"During this journey, Suzhou has undergone tremendous changes. Princess, I knew you were extraordinary when I first met you, but it was still beyond my expectation."

Shen Sui'an said modestly, "It's not just my credit, it was all thanks to the help of the prince and Jiu Ling."

"I haven't been to the port yet, but there is one thing I want to remind your princess. The Western Regions have always been eyeing Suzhou covetously." Mrs. Zhong said.

Now that Suzhou has a port and sea transportation, the Western Regions will definitely want it even more.

"So we still need Sister Zhong for sea defense," said Shen Sui'an.

"How can I be worthy of being called sister by the princess?" Mrs. Zhong said hurriedly.

"Of course I can afford it."

Mrs. Zhong's smile deepened. "Today I saw the navy trained by the prince. In fact, even without us, the prince can still train a capable navy."

"Wouldn't it be better to have you to give me guidance?" Shen Suian said with a smile.

"I'm just afraid..." Mrs. Zhong hesitated.

She was worried that the prince and princess would have a grudge against the women's army.

Shen Sui'an: "How can we deny the contributions of the women's army because of one person? Sister Zhong is also a woman."