Chapter 50

  Fifty

  "You're a good kid, that's right, where did you get such accurate information?" Xu Baoshan was ready to go, as it was winter and he wasn't worried about the head rotting, delivering it to the Presidential Palace within a week wouldn't be late.

  "This one, of course, has a way out. But the price is not small either." Captain Ma recalled the email he received two days ago, with identical handwriting, still asking for 5,000 yuan, and even the same bank account number, which read: "At the time of execution, it was a forced law enforcement, with a red rope on the wrist as proof."

  Scared out a cold sweat, if something goes wrong, one's own future is finished. After consulting with the effeminate for half a day, it was decided to let Xu Baoshan send someone to support, and many people were ambushed in the crowd, not afraid of ten thousand, just afraid of one in ten thousand, this one in ten thousand indeed came out, and it's not in vain that I didn't sleep all night.

  As soon as Xu Baoshan left, Captain Ma went to the mortician and said, "This woman's body must be kept intact, don't cut off her head. She is to be hung at the city gate for public display. Dress her in clothes."

  That evening, Xu Baoshan set up a banquet and also invited the mayor and business people to attend together. The banquet was held at Hongyun Building, which was the most famous in Yangzhou at that time.

  Xu Saihan and Shen Shuxian are the focus of attention, because they rarely appear in public, so it's stunning. Xu Saihan is proud of his own vision, none of these officials' wives and daughters do not admire Shen Shuxian.

  Shen Shuxian's clothes were tailored by a master tailor found by Jingyi, who took her measurements and went to Nanjing specifically for this purpose. It is said that only this old store has the best top-grade Yunjin fabric, which is colorful and radiant like clouds. The owner of the store, Li Shaokun, had previously made clothes for Yuan Shikai's queen, Jinshi. However, he only agreed to make clothes for Xu Baoshan's wife after being persuaded by others. These top-grade Yunjin fabrics are not sold externally and use pure mulberry silk and gold and silver threads. They are handmade by skilled craftsmen with over 40 years of experience, who can only produce 5-6 cm per day. It takes at least two meters to make a cheongsam, which shows the complexity of the craftsmanship. Originally, Shen Shuxian's temperament was not bad, and this small, elegant, and fashionable peony blue Yunjin cheongsam made her look even more noble. The flowers were lovely peonies, adding a touch of luxury. Her hair was fixed with a hairband in the same color scheme, and she had lightly applied some makeup. As soon as she appeared, she stunned everyone.

  The right fabric made into the right clothes, worn on the right person, appearing in the right occasion, is the right one.

  Shen Shuxian's elegant expression was practiced repeatedly in front of the mirror last night, including her pace and demeanor, confidence, confidence, confidence. She encouraged herself that these people were all flattering and admiring her, don't be timid, don't tremble, lift up your chin, proudly enjoy this hard-won moment, the splendor begins to unfold, bid farewell to the past, at least for now, don't go recalling memories.

  Jingyi completely broke away from the style of some concubines, her clothes were low-key and restrained, wearing a floral blouse, silk pants in a dull chili green color that was not eye-catching. She wore a jade bangle on her hand, her hair was combed back low, and a golden butterfly hairpin was the finishing touch on her head. Her eyebrows and eyes did not show off, but the corners of her mouth were smiling. Neither stealing the spotlight from the newcomer nor making people forget her at first glance.

  Xu Xialu was dressed like a doll, with a fluffy skirt and delicate leather shoes, looking like a princess, playing Ravel's piano piece "Mother Goose", winning applause from the audience.

  Xu Baoshan started by saying some nonsense, no more than hoping that everyone would support him and not collude with the chaotic party to do things that are not in their own interest. Finally, he announced the engagement of Xu Saihan and Shen Shuxian.

  Everyone applauded again.

  The two of them walked up to the front, Xu Saihan was also wearing a Western-style suit today, and he could be considered a match for Shen Shuxian. He slightly raised his chin, looking at Shen Shuxian, with affection and expectation in his eyes, holding her slender hand, together they cut into the two-tiered engagement cake with small figurines on top.

  Shen Shuxian did not expect it to happen so quickly, but Xu Saihan was somewhat impatient. He saw her worries, a woman's worries, which were nothing more than concerns that the man she liked would sleep with her without taking responsibility. Prostitutes only worried about clients not paying, of course this was also a kind of worry.

  The emotions of women in the world mostly yearn for everyone's blessings, even if they are hidden in a corner and cannot be seen. They will imagine wearing gorgeous clothes and appearing with stars and moon, getting envious glances. Some become reality, some are still weak in the ditch where sunlight can't reach. When the sun turns around, they instinctively retreat backwards, yearning for light, using up their lifetime's strength, unable to reach the other shore.

  Xu Saihan is a bit of a ladies' man, but deep down he still hopes to find a relatively stable wife. He doesn't need a family with a good social status, as long as the woman suits him, is gentle and kind, and his family is satisfied with her.

  Xu Baoshan had been drinking those strange herbal soups and his asthma attacks had become less frequent. He sent someone to investigate Shen Shuxian's family, only to find that they were extremely poor, with no hidden wealth. Her father had passed away due to illness, and her mother was a widow. Thinking about this, Xu Baoshan felt a pang of sympathy for her. Xu Xielu was as delicate as a princess, and Shen Shuxian should have the same good fortune. Fortunately, Xu Xihan liked her, and after their engagement, Xu Xihan would also attend various public events with his wife-to-be, making him appear more mature and stable.

  After careful consideration, they decided to get engaged first and then get married after she graduates.

  After asking Jing Yi for her opinion, she replied that Master's eyes are the most accurate, whether it's judging people or antiques.

  Xu Baoshan is fond of antiques and thinks he has a unique eye for them, so Jingyi's words also have a flattering meaning.