After the court session, they went to their respective offices. Minister Li stopped the Prime Minister and said he wanted to arrange the marriages for his two children.

The Prime Minister looked at Minister Li coldly and said, "You don't know your son at all. He's in love with Minister Qin's daughter. They even went to the night market together. My daughter Youlan saw it. Don't mention this marriage again, or we won't be happy."

Minister Li was a little embarrassed: "How is this possible? Could it be that Youlan has mistaken someone?"

The prime minister chuckled and said, "Go back and ask your son and you'll know."

Minister Li was very angry as he watched the Prime Minister leave the Beijing Film Academy. He wanted to go home immediately and call Li Zong to ask him about it.

After returning from the night market that day, Li Zong was worried that his father would find out that he held Qin Yurou's hand in the night market, but in the end, everything was fine. He guessed that Ye Youlan did not tell anyone else.

He felt a little proud in his heart. It seemed that Ye Youlan still cared about him. It would be good to put a damper on her arrogance so that she wouldn't think that no one would like him if he left her.

Thinking about that day at the night market entrance when he recognized the ghost mask in the crowd at a glance, he still felt a little resistant in his heart. He was worried about Ye Youlan's noise and he didn't like to accompany her in her fun.

When the man approached, he only whispered softly, "Mr. Li."

His soul seemed to fly to the sky, and his voice trembled a little: "Miss Qin, why is it you?"

Qin Yurou smiled. Can’t she just come to the night market?

Li Zong nodded excitedly, he wanted to accompany Qin Yurou.

He had already thought of an excuse at that time. If Ye Youlan asked, he would say that he had recognized the wrong person.

When he got home, the doorman told him that the master was waiting for him in the study. He had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, as soon as I entered the study, I was hit hard on the head by a book thrown by my father.

Li Zong looked at his father aggrievedly.

"Why did you go to the night market with Qin Yurou? Now that your marriage with Ye Youlan is over, are you satisfied?"

Hearing his father's words, Li Zong was secretly delighted, but on the surface he still looked very pitiful and aggrieved: "Miss Qin and I met by coincidence. Who knew Ye Youlan would suddenly appear? It's just right that she found me. Anyway, I don't want to marry her."

Minister Li sighed, "Well, then. I'll adopt her as my adopted daughter, and if you want, you can take her as your concubine."

Minister Li decided to change his plan. He called his men and asked them to go to Jingzhao Prefecture.

Li Zong stepped forward and asked his father what to do next?

"When you young people get together, just express your dissatisfaction with Ye Youlan a little."

Li Zong understood.

Li Zong borrowed the Jin family's farm to host another party, saying that his sudden departure last time was very rude, and he wanted to treat everyone to a banquet as an apology. Jin Ruoyun agreed, because she also wanted to talk with her sisters.

The gathering wasn't large, just a dozen or so young men from the capital who were on good terms with each other. The Seventh Prince hadn't received an invitation, and while he'd considered going without warning, it felt awkward, so he sent a secret guard to quietly follow Ye Youlan.

Everyone sat in the pavilion, drinking tea and chatting. Li Zong changed the topic to visiting the night market. The unaware crowd looked at Li Zong and Ye Youlan with gossipy eyes. Qin Yurou, who was standing beside them, twisted her handkerchief in her hands, pursed her lips and said nothing, but she kept her ears open.

"Ye Youlan, you are teasing me!"

Ye Youlan raised her eyes and stared directly at Li Zong. There was no disdain in her eyes. She looked at him very simply: "What do you mean?"

"You clearly asked me to go to the night market, but you didn't go. Miss Qin and I just met and exchanged a few words, and you started making a big fuss. It's so embarrassing." Li Zong seemed very angry.

Ye Youlan laughed heartily and clapped her hands, "You're a master at putting the blame on someone. When did I ask you out? I asked a few of my sisters out. We were playing hide-and-seek at the night market, and whoever got found got to treat us. If you don't believe me, ask Qin Yurou. She's going to treat us sisters to dinner at the Imperial Fragrance Tower."

Jin Ruoyun, Li Miaoyu, and Chen Xiaoling nodded. Li Zong looked at Qin Yurou, and Qin Yurou also nodded.

"Look, I didn't ask you out! Also, when did I make a scene when you and Yu Rou were talking at the night market? I see that you two are in love with each other, and I'm happy for you."

Chen Su said: "It turns out that Li Zong likes Miss Qin. We always thought it was Miss Ye."

Qin Yurou blushed and Li Zong was speechless for a moment.

Ye Youlan raised her eyebrows slightly. "Li Zong and I have only known each other for a long time, but we have always been like brother and sister. He likes girls who are smart, elegant, considerate, and knowledgeable. Do you think I have any resemblance to them? I just like to eat, drink, and have fun. I live for the moment."

Everyone laughed. Ye Youlan was right. The only one who met Li Zong's requirements was Qin Yurou. Qin Yurou was shy and her face turned red like a persimmon. She wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into, but her heart was filled with joy.

Chen Su stood up and gave everyone a look. Everyone understood and left quickly, leaving the place for Li Zong and Qin Yurou.

Arriving at another pavilion, Chen Xiaoling couldn't help but complain, "What's with that Li Zong's eyes? He actually likes Qin Yurou. How pretentious."

Chen Su curled her lips: "Qin Yurou is gentle and beautiful, you are jealous if you say that to her."

Ye Youlan knew that men didn't see women as clearly as women did. She recalled the plot in the novel where, after Ye Youlan's original host was tortured to death, Li Zong didn't marry Qin Yurou. Instead, a man with a sword forced him to dig a deep pit in the mass grave and bury the original host, wrapped in a straw mat.

It was a very windy and rainy day. In the pitch-black night, the man yelled madly, "Dig." Li Zong was soaked to the skin. He was so frightened that he didn't have time to wipe the rain off his face. Of course, it would have been useless to wipe it off.

The next day, Li Zong was found lying in the mud with his hands covered in blood by the Li Mansion's men. After being carried back, Li Zong went insane, muttering every day, "I was wrong, I was wrong."

Ye Youlan wondered if her appearance would change the plot of the novel. She suddenly felt a little panicked.

Ruoyun nudged Ye Youlan: "What are you thinking about? Why are you so lost in thought?"

Ye Youlan withdrew her thoughts: "I'm hungry."

Everyone laughed, Ye Youlan really hasn't changed.

Qin Yurou asked Li Zong, "I clearly explained it to you that day, why are you bringing it up again in front of everyone today?"

Li Zong blushed and said guiltily, "I'm afraid everyone will misunderstand you and think that you broke up Ye Youlan and me."

Qin Yurou said confidently, "Isn't it normal for you to choose me?"

Li Zong looked at Qin Yurou in surprise. He nodded woodenly, "My father said he would go to the Qin Mansion to propose marriage in a few days."

Qin Yurou's face flushed red, and she lowered her head shyly: "I will wait."

Li Zong looked towards another pavilion and saw that everyone seemed to be enjoying the show. He suddenly felt bored. He didn't know why, but he was not as happy as he had imagined.

"Let's go over there, or we don't know what they will say about us."

Qin Yurou raised her eyes and glanced at Li Zong: "Before, you and Ye Youlan seemed to have no scruples when talking to each other, but now you are thinking about me?"

Qin Yurou was unhappy and stood up and left. Li Zong wanted to stop her but she had already gone far away. He sighed softly in his heart.

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