Chapter 18

Shen Lang's brain was working very fast. Countless plans flashed through his mind.

At this time, the door in front of him was directly closed, leaving him outside.

This was normal, because the Lord Count was going to discuss a secret matter. After all, Shen Lang was just an outsider, so it was impossible for him to participate.

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"Who is the person from the Zhu family?" The Lord Count asked.

"Governor Zhu Jung's younger brother, Great General Zhu Lin!" The confidant said, and then handed over a secret letter from Nujiang City.

The Lord Count read the letter, and his face turned pale.

It turned out to be Great General Zhu Lin. This was not good.

This meant that the Zhu family was determined to win the marriage!

Moreover, the marriage proposal could have been done openly, but General Zhu Lin came secretly. It was obvious that he wanted to catch the Count House unprepared. He didn't want to give the Kim clan any chance to refuse.

Zhu Hongxue's marriage proposal to Jin Mulan was not an ordinary marriage. He wanted to implement a new policy.

If they wanted to seize the land and military power of the Xuan Wu Mansion, what was the most important thing? To make the Count House lose their general, and the Count House's prince was a good-for-nothing idiot, so it was impossible for him to protect the family.

Once Jin Mulan married Zhu Hongxue, it would be like destroying the Count House's pillar, and indirectly taking away the military power of the Count House.

The Lord Count's wife said in a trembling voice, "Husband, can we refuse?"

The Lord Count shook his head and said, "No, the Zhu family is a giant. If we refuse openly, it will be the same as turning against them. Moreover, this proposal may have the intention of the Monarch behind it. "

Jin Mulan said, "I will not marry out. I must stay at home and help my brother. I must protect the Kim family's hundred years of foundation. Whoever wants to take it away will have to step over my dead body."

The Lord Count gasped and frowned. He paced back and forth in the room anxiously.

Jin Mulan said, "Father, I can destroy my own face."

Then, she pulled out a dagger. As soon as Lord Count gave the order, she would cut her beautiful face into pieces.

"No!" Count Xuanwu resolutely said, "It's true that I want to protect the family's hundred years of foundation, but first I want to protect my daughter from harm. Moreover, even if you disfigure yourself, the Zhu Clan will still propose to you, unless … "

Jin Mulan said, "Unless I get married today and recruit a son-in-law into my family. Moreover, I have to bow to the Heaven and Earth before General Zhu Lin arrives. That way, he will know that it's impossible for him to propose to me!"

That's right, this was the only way. Even an engagement wouldn't work, because there was no such thing as an engagement for a son-in-law.

General Zhu Lin was less than two hundred miles away from Xuan Wu Mansion, and he would arrive there tonight.

Even if he was looking for a son-in-law, Count Xuanwu had intended to choose carefully.

They were getting married tonight, which meant that the wedding invitations had to be sent out before noon. Within two hours, the son-in-law had to be chosen.

Looking at his beautiful and strong daughter, Count Xuanwu's heart softened. He said, "Mulan, the Zhu Clan is like the sun in the sky. That Zhu Hongxue also has a bright future. He is an excellent son-in-law. As a father, I can't sacrifice your happiness for the sake of the family. Why don't you reconsider? "

Miss Jin Mulan of the Count House said, "Father, being able to contribute to the family is my greatest happiness. After you pass away, my younger brother will certainly not be able to protect the family's foundation. I will never marry."

Lord Count suddenly felt very distressed and touched. He picked up a pen and ink, and wrote down five names on a piece of white paper.

These five people were all very outstanding youths. They were also the best candidates for son-in-law in the eyes of Lord Count.

Lord Count loved his daughter very much. Three years ago, he had started looking for a husband for her. But after all, it was difficult to bring up the matter. More importantly, Jin Mulan had always refused.

Now that time was pressing, he had to make a decision as soon as possible.

The first name among the five candidates for son-in-law was Wang Lian.

He was a young talent who passed the imperial examination at the age of eighteen. He was now the registrar of Xuanwu City, and a distant relative of the Count House.

The second name was Mo Ye. He was a martial arts genius in Xuanwu City. At the age of sixteen, he passed the imperial examination. He was diligently practicing martial arts, preparing to take the imperial examination.

Both of them were youths with boundless prospects. The remaining three were the young elites of the Count's Mansion. They were talented in both literature and martial arts. They had been nurtured by the Jin family since they were young, and their loyalty to the Count's Mansion was unquestionable.

These five people admired Jin Mulan very much. They dreamed of marrying her.

To be precise, all the young people within a few hundred miles regarded Jin Mulan as their dream lover.

"Jin Zhong, send someone to find these five people as soon as possible. Let Mulan choose." Lord Count gave the list to a loyal servant.

Count felt sorry for his daughter, so he only decided on five candidates. But the final decision was still given to Mulan.

"Yes!" After Jin Zhong took the list, he put it in his arms, walked out the door, and sent a dozen knights to find the five people.

Lord Count said, "Mulan, although time is running out, I will find the best candidate for you. I will make you happy for the rest of your life. These five young people are very good. Choose one. "

At this time, Shen Lang came in and said, "Lord Count, Miss Mulan, can I join the competition? I want to marry you too! "

When these words came out, everyone in the room was stunned. They couldn't react for a while. It was really unexpected.

The Black Tortoise Earl couldn't hold it in any longer. He was about to explode.

Not only Lord Count, but the other people in the room also looked at Shen Lang as if they wanted to tear him into pieces.

Just, just you? You also want to marry the daughter of the Count House?

Your appearance is definitely enough, but you are so handsome that you are more suitable to be a gigolo.

What kind of family do you have? You are just a poor farmer who lives in a thatched hut.

Of course, a person can't choose his family background. If you are good enough, Lord Count can also consider you. After all, it is difficult for a son-in-law to be born into a rich family.

But Shen Lang, look at yourself in the mirror.

After studying for ten years, he couldn't even graduate from the town's school and was directly kicked out.

In the future on earth, this is equivalent to a professional student. At the age of 18, you still haven't graduated from primary school.

You were born into a poor family, but you can't do anything. You are lazy, a waste.

Everyone in the Black Warrior City knew that there was something wrong with Shen Lang's head, his intelligence was low.

Compared to the five candidates listed by Lord Count, you, Shen Lang, are really worthless.

Those five young elites are either brimming with literary talent or have outstanding martial arts skills. You, Shen Lang, are completely useless.

The most intolerable thing is that you, Shen Lang, are greedy for wealth and abandoned your parents to marry into the Xu family. Now that you have been kicked out by the Xu family and abandoned by Xu Qianqian, you still want to marry the daughter of the Count House?

What do you think the Count House is?

How much more noble is the daughter of the Count Xuanwu than Xu Qianqian? Even if you are looking for a son-in-law, you still have to select a lot of people. You are really a toad that wants to eat swan meat!

The Count's wife came forward to comfort her husband's back and softly said: "Husband, don't be angry. Everyone said that this Shen Lang has a problem with his brain. Moreover, he is still a child. Why should we lower ourselves to his level?"

The Black Tortoise Earl let out a long sigh.

Yes, this is a person with a problem with his brain. Moreover, he is still a child. Why should the Count care about him?

"Men, send this slut home first. Also, give him ten gold coins. Remember to give them to his parents. Don't give them to him." The Earl said: "Tomorrow, send someone to bring him to the mansion to study and discipline him well."

"Yes!" Two warriors came forward and grabbed Shen Lang's arm and dragged him out.

Shen Lang: "Miss Mulan, I believe that I am far more suitable than those five people to be your husband. Don't tell me that I don't even have the qualifications to compete?"

Jin Mulan looked at Shen Lang and looked at him for a long time before she said, "I remember now. Three years ago, when I went hunting, I accidentally bumped into you while riding my horse. You're Second Fool …"

Hey! Goddess, your words are too blunt and hurtful.

Yes, no one in the village called Shen Lang by his name. Everyone called him Second Dumb. Because there was a Big Fool in the village. He was Shen Lang's only friend at that time.

At that time, Jin Mulan's horse accidentally hit Shen Lang. She immediately picked him up and asked the people in the village what his name was and where he lived. The answer was that he was Second Dumb.

Hearing the name Second Dumb, the Count's face couldn't help but twitch.

Shen Lang: "Miss Mulan, I also want to marry you. I will not let you down."

Jin Mulan looked at Shen Lang with a gentle gaze.

Even a little gentle.

Three years ago, he heard the story of Shen Lang and knew that he was a mentally retarded person. He was very sympathetic to him. He visited him several times and sent the best doctor to treat him.

In short, Jin Mulan looked at him as if he was a child. At that time, Shen Lang's IQ was equivalent to that of a child.

Mulan was disappointed with the deception in the adult world, but she was very kind to children.

Therefore, Jin Mulan looked at Shen Lang: "Okay, I will add you to the list. You can also compete fairly."

Others might discriminate against Shen Lang, but she didn't.

Count was about to stop her father, but Jin Mulan smiled and said: "Father, what are you worried about?"

Count laughed at himself. Yes, what am I worried about?

Mulan was just kind and sympathetic, so she included Shen Lang in the list of candidates. It was impossible for her to choose him, so there was no need to worry about it.

"Someone, take Shen Lang to the sixth study room!" Count ordered.

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An hour later!

The other five young men were taken to the Xuan Wu Mansion. They were taken to five different study rooms. Shen Lang was in the sixth study room.

They didn't see each other, so they didn't know each other.

Jin Mulan met them personally to choose them.

Time was running out. They had to choose before noon, and they had to get married in the evening. They only had two hours to choose one of them to be Jin Mulan's husband.

Mulan walked into the study room, and the Count House officially began!

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