Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

The scenery of Qili Lake is indeed beautiful. Except for going to Wutong Lane in the city the next day to detoxify Jun Xianlan, Ji Nuan stayed in Bishui Villa for several days in a row.

The Wen family's original manager was in a hurry to leave, so Ji's father completed the handover of the farm affairs that afternoon.

Since they couldn't find a suitable person to manage the farm, Steward Liu suggested that Ji's father spend more time observing the farmers. Firstly, he could get to know the people working there. Secondly, he could see if he could select a suitable head of the farm from among them. So Ji's father stayed a few more days.

That day, Ji Nuan gave Xi Que a booklet and a letter, asking her to take the things to Fusheng Tower to find Lou Zhongyu, and then stay in Fusheng Tower to help Lou Zhongyu complete the tasks specified in the letter.

After the magpie left, Ji took Jixiang Ruyi to the nearby mountains to collect medicinal herbs. When they came back, they not only found the herbs they wanted, but also a bunch of pheasants.

During her time here, Ji Nuan lived a leisurely and comfortable life, and was so happy that she didn't want to leave.

When the afternoon sun is not so strong, Ji Nuan will row a small boat to fish among the lotus leaves in Qili Lake.

Song Jinbai, who was temporarily forgotten by Ji Nuan, finally sorted out the case of Xu Tongzhi and the bandits after days of hard work.

He let out a long sigh, threw the thick stack of files to Song Bai, left a sentence "I will personally deliver it to the capital", and returned to Song's house with ease.

He couldn't wait to see Ji Nuan.

He longed for an answer.

Song Jinbai took off his cumbersome official uniform and changed into an ivory-white robe with a landscape vine pattern and cloud sleeves. He carefully took care of every detail, from his hair to his heels, making every part of his look exquisite and elegant.

"Shadow, where is Miss Ji?"

A shadowy figure flashed out from nowhere, bowed and clasped his fists, and replied, "Your Excellency, Miss Ji has been at Bishui Manor outside the city these past few days."

Finally, Song Jinbai picked up the bracelet Ji Nuan gave him and put it on his wrist.

"Song Huai, prepare the car. We are going to Bishui Manor now."

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When Ji Nuan was enjoying the tranquility of the afternoon and resting her eyes, she keenly sensed someone approaching.

Ji Nuan opened her eyes instantly and removed the lotus leaf covering her face.

As soon as Song Jinbai's toes touched the boat, he met the coldness in Ji Nuan's eyes.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, lifted his robe and sat opposite Ji Nuan.

"You seem so leisurely!" Song Jinbai spoke to break the silence.

Ji Nuan put away her previous lazy attitude and smiled easily.

"How did you find yourself here?"

"Don't you know?" Song Jinbai looked calm, but inside he was as nervous as if he was facing an enemy at the gates for the first time. "I came to you for an answer."

Ji Nuan looked at the specially dressed man opposite her, and felt that when he looked at her, his eyes were so focused that it made her obsessed.

"Don't get your handsome face tanned." Ji Nuan gently raised her hand and covered Song Jinbai's head with a lotus leaf.

She then restrained her expression, looked at Song Jinbai seriously and said, "Let's give it a try! If after spending some time together we find that we are not suitable for each other, then..."

Before she could finish her words, Song Jinbai interrupted her anxiously: "Suitable! We must be the most suitable."

He didn't want to hear anything that might tear them apart.

As long as Ji Nuan is willing to try, he will never give her the chance to leave.

Looking at Song Jinbai's determined eyes, Ji Nuan smiled widely. She leaned forward and held up the handsome face that she had long wanted to touch with her hands.

Song Jinbai was a well-educated young man from an aristocratic family, taught from a young age about propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame. He had only dared to hold Ji Nuan before because of special circumstances. But the last time he'd hugged her in Qingyun County, Song Jinbai had completely thrown over a decade of upbringing to the ground. His face was so red he didn't even dare let Ji Nuan see it.

Now that Ji Nuan had taken the initiative to approach him, his body instantly stiffened, and his breathing became heavy. He looked at Ji Nuan with burning eyes, full of affection and longing, as if he had forgotten the whole world and only the person in front of him remained.

Ji Nuan's hands gently kneaded Song Jinbai's face. Her smile was like peach blossoms on branches in spring, and her eyebrows, eyes and mouth were all curved into beautiful arcs.

She said, "Oh, look at this handsome face, it feels so smooth!"

She added, "This beautiful face belongs to me for now!"

She also said: "You can't smile at other girls with this face anymore. If you attract bad luck in love, I won't want you anymore."

Song Jinbai couldn't help laughing as he listened to her words of praise, assertion of sovereignty, and threats.

How can it be so cute!

He tightly held Ji Nuan's hands that were messing with his face, and said affectionately: "You are the only girl I can see in my eyes, and I will only smile at you."

After hearing this, Ji Nuan's face blossomed with a smile like a flower again. She winked mischievously and asked, "Song Jinbai, when did you become so sweet?"

Song Jinbai leaned forward and smiled, then moved a little closer to Ji Nuan and whispered, "That's because you're by my side. When I'm with you, I'm naturally sweet!"

Why is Ji Nuan so unconvinced?

Song Jinbai has always been proper and polite, so how come he suddenly became so talkative and seemed to have become much thicker-skinned?

"Tell me the truth, have you read any weird books? Like the Wife Chasing Manual or something like that?"

"Is there such a book? How come I don't know about it?"

Even he could see that he had secretly read the storybook.

Was he so dull before? Now even the truth he tells is met with suspicion.

Song Jinbai immediately avoided Ji Nuan's probing gaze and glanced aside casually, "Your fishing rod is moving. A big fish has taken the bait."

Ji Nuan's attention had indeed been successfully diverted by Song Jinbai. She turned around and happily lifted the fishing rod fixed to the bow of the boat. Looking at the big, lively fish, she smiled from ear to ear: "Hey, what a big fish! Stay for some fish soup later!"

Seeing Ji Nuan's happy face, Song Jinbai was also filled with joy. He took the opportunity to say, "Great! I'm so lucky to be able to eat the fish that Nuan'er caught herself. Nuan'er, when can I formally meet my uncle and aunt?"

Ji Nuan paused for a moment after hearing this. She leaned over to the lake to wash her hands, then replied while thinking, "Didn't we agree to give it a try? If I go meet my parents now and find out it's not suitable, how will I explain it then? It's better to wait until we've spent some time together and understand each other better before going to meet them."

"Be careful not to fall into the water."

Although Song Jinbai was a little anxious, he also understood Ji Nuan's considerations. He approached Ji Nuan and tentatively put his arm around her slender waist. Seeing that Ji Nuan didn't refuse, he tightened his arms. "I was anxious. Nuan'er is right. But don't worry, I am definitely the most suitable. You can test me. When you feel I am ready, you can take me home."