Bring your aunt to eat big meat, the scumbag father's family is furious

"I am just giving you a good suggestion. I have no opinion on the Qiao family. It's just that some dangers are not intentional, but driven by actual conditions. The Qiao family has no intention, but don't others have this idea? As time goes by, rumors spread, and the false becomes true." Ouyang Yi said earnestly.

"It's true. The Qiao family has suffered injustice. I am willing to stand with the Qiao family." Lin Songyan said.

Qiao Zhizhi was deeply moved. Whether in front of others or behind others, Lin Songyan was a man of high moral character and never made any unwarranted speculations.

"Don't forget, Brother Lin, you have a family standing behind you. When the time comes, you will drag them into the water." Ouyang Yi was very surprised.

"Then I will ask to leave the family and take care of it myself, so that my family members will not be implicated."

"Oh, Brother Lin, you--" Ouyang Yi was greatly shocked. He did not expect that Lin Songyan, who looked so humble and polite, could be so resolute.

"Forget it, I won't say anything. Think about it yourself."

"Don't let this matter affect our brotherly friendship." He raised his glass and toasted Lin Songyan.

But Lin Songyan clearly had some grudge against him because of what he had just said, so he ignored him with an indifferent expression.

Ouyang Yi was bored, so he thought about it and chose to listen to the songs that Lin Songyan liked.

"The Qiao family hasn't arranged a marriage for Miss Zhizhi. They're afraid that she's also deeply in love with you and is waiting for news from you."

Lin Songyan's expression relaxed a little.

"It would be best if she's interested. If she's not, I'll get her family's consent first, and then try to impress her. If she doesn't accept, her reputation won't be affected at all, and it will be considered a failure for the Lin family."

"Love-seeking man." Ouyang Yi spat out two words.

"No, it's about respecting a girl."

Qiao Zhizhi pulled Qiao Jianer to leave. If she listened any further, her eyes would become moist.

Qiao Jianer pulled her hand back, retreated behind a large potted plant, and raised his chin.

Then I saw a woman coming towards me holding a painting. She was wearing a bright red cloak, which made her particularly eye-catching. This was Sun Hetang, the fifth daughter of the Sun family. She was seventeen years old, with a round face, big eyes, and long eyelashes. She was very cute.

Lin Songyan saw Sun Hetang first. His expression was a little unnatural and he hurriedly stood up.

"Brother Ouyang, I'm going to see which friends are here. Do you want to come with me?"

His attitude towards Ouyang Yi is no longer as close as before.

This kind of groundless rumors were mostly gossip. He was just wondering who was talking nonsense in front of his father when Ouyang Yi came up with similar remarks, which made him doubt.

"Brother Lin, why are you so anxious? Whether they'll come or not, we'll know at the banquet. Are you still worried about not being able to drink with them then? I guess you want to see Miss Zhizhi."

As Ouyang Yi spoke, he reached out to pull Lin Songyan's sleeve.

Lin Songyan did not deny it, but politely but firmly rejected it and brushed away Ouyang Yi's hand.

"Brother Ouyang, please make yourself at your own convenience."

Just as he was about to leave, Sun Hetang appeared in front of him.

"Brother Lin, please don't go. You are the best at oil painting. I just painted a picture and I hope you can give me some advice."

Ouyang Yi looked at Lin Songyan with a smile.

They were all high-ranking families in Beijing, and they met each other every day at banquets and events. Lin Songyan couldn't refuse, so he had to take the painting from her hand.

Sun Hetang's paintings were indeed terrible, and she had never signed up for Qiao Zhizhi's class. It was probably just a spur-of-the-moment decision, and she had only been studying for a few days.

Lin Songyan looked at it and shook his head: "Miss Sun, you still need to practice more. There is no need for me to explain it in detail. After practicing for a while, you will know where the problem lies."

Miss Sun blinked, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. "Is it really that bad? Yes, but I've studied hard. It's me who's dull and lacks the ability to open my mind. If I could get Brother Lin's guidance, I believe I would improve."

As she spoke, she nodded sincerely to Lin Songyan, her eyes sparkling.

Ouyang Yi smiled and said, "Miss Sun is humbly seeking advice, and Brother Lin shouldn't be too blunt. He's just giving me some pointers. There are people watching over there, so don't embarrass the young lady."

Lin Songyan had no choice but to say a few words. Sun Hetang came closer and closer to Lin Songyan's face.

"Brother Ouyang, you are also learning oil painting, and you are quite good at it. You can do the rest."

Lin Songyan stood up and quickly looked around. When he saw the young master of the Ren family, he hurried over.

"Brother Ren, you're here. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Sun Hetang was thrown to Ouyang Yi.

She pouted, clearly unhappy.

Ouyang Yi had no choice but to bite the bullet and teach Sun Hetang how to paint.

"Miss Zhizhi from the Qiao family is here," he whispered.

Sun Hetang turned around and looked around. Qiao Zhizhi was in the corridor, but Qiao Jianer was nowhere to be seen.

"Yes, you are going to marry Qiao Zhizhi. I see that she is quite opinionated. You need to put in a little more effort."

Ouyang Yi seemed to be lost in thought.

"You, the Sun family, please speed up the process to avoid any more trouble."

"Anyway, I really like Lin Songyan." Sun Hetang's face was quite firm. "It's the parents' order and the matchmaker's words. He has to agree even if he doesn't agree. Our Sun family is a well-known family with decades of history. There is no reason for the Lin family to refuse."

After saying this, Sun Hetang took the painting and left.

Qiao Jianer, who was sitting aside, seemed to be thinking about something.

Ouyang Yi wants to marry Sister Zhizhi, and there seems to be some kind of consensus between him and Sun Hetang.

No wonder she said that, why was there no movement from the Lin family? It turns out there are many twists and turns behind this.

Lin Songyan saw Qiao Zhizhi and did not go over to disturb her, but his eyes were always on her.

But there was no longer the relaxed and peaceful look between his brows as before, but instead a hint of worry.

Qiao Zhizhi did not take Sun Hetang's admiration for Lin Songyan to heart. There were many noble ladies who liked Lin Songyan, and the most important thing was his attitude and feelings.

She knew what Qiao Jian'er had been doing, and she overheard what Ouyang Yi said, which was obviously not right.

When she turned around, Jianer had returned to her side.

"Sister Zhizhi, we have to be careful of Ouyang Yi and Sun Hetang." Qiao Lianer reminded in a low voice.

She couldn't get any more information now, but it was always better to be cautious.

"Okay." Qiao Zhizhi agreed.

There was still some time before the banquet started, so the two sisters strolled in the garden. Prince Heng's palace was very large, with gardens, halls, and caves of different styles. Many places were open to the public and could be entered and exited freely, making it a very interesting place to visit.

One of the gardens is specifically used to cultivate winter flowers. In the middle is a hot spring pool, which emits warm water mist that can nourish all the flowers. In winter, the Prince Heng's Mansion is still filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, which comes from that garden.

As soon as they entered the garden, Ouyang Yi followed in.