Here.

Xie Linghe returned home, thinking that the thing that had been bothering him for so long was just a misunderstanding, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud: "That's right, Anfu isn't the kind of person who would turn his back on me once he becomes rich. I should have trusted him a little more."

Just like that, I returned home with a smile on my face.

She was greeted by Xie Lingai's red eyes: "Sister, where have you been?"

"Didn't you say you were going to walk around? Sanmin looked everywhere but couldn't find you. He asked the neighbors but they couldn't find you either. I thought you were kidnapped by bad guys. I was scared to death..."

Xie Linghe's smile vanished, and he frantically wiped her tears, humbly admitting his mistake: "Big sister, I was wrong. I won't do it again next time."

Then she changed the subject: "Actually, I ran into Anfu and chatted with him for a while, which is why I was delayed."

Hear the words.

Xie Lingai's mood had indeed improved, and she asked with surprise, "Did you meet Brother Anfu?"

Xie Linghe: "Yeah."

On the side, Xie Lingfen breathed a sigh of relief: "Xiao Ai got anxious when she heard that you were not here, and I couldn't stop her. You are finally back."

"As for Anfu, didn't you say you'd ignore him, sister?"

"Cough cough cough."

Xie Linghe: "I was just saying that out of anger."

"Besides, he just explained to me that it was a misunderstanding. He actually sent a letter, but he didn't know why we didn't receive it."

She concealed part of the truth.

If they knew about the internal strife in Ning'an Marquis' Mansion, it would only add to their troubles.

Xie Lingfen suddenly realized: "So that's how it is."

Xie Lingai raised her chin: "I said Brother Anfu is not that kind of person."

Xie Linghe coaxed her: "Yes, our Xiao Ai is the best."

Liu Sanwan, Zhou Shuyun, and Liu Rushuang listened silently. Although they only understood half of what was said, they were relieved to see Xie Linghe return safely.

Master Liu was old and had been traveling for over a month, so he was exhausted and took some medicine and went to sleep.

Relieved the tension.

The group returned to the main hall.

Xie Linghe suddenly thought of something and asked Xie Sanmin, "Sanmin, when will Boyuan be dismissed?"

"As usual, it will be back soon."

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

Liu Er, the son of housekeeper Liu, came in to announce, "Master, mistress, and ladies, thank you for returning."

Everyone was refreshed.

Among them, Liu Rushuang pulled the handkerchief hard with both hands, her heart was in turmoil: Will Brother Yuan be happy to see me?

Although Sister Linghe told her parents that Brother Yuan and her had agreed in advance that she would propose marriage after high school, Liu Rushuang did not hear it in person. She couldn't help but think pessimistically that maybe Sister Linghe was just trying to coax her.

It’s not Liu Rushuang’s fault for having wild thoughts. It’s just that Xie Boyuan is too straight-forward and has never given Liu Rushuang confidence.

No one noticed that she was unusual.

In full view of the crowd, Xie Boyuan appeared.

Because he had just finished his duty, he was wearing the official uniform of the sixth rank editor of the Hanlin Academy. The official uniform was blue with a small floral pattern and egrets embroidered on both sides. He wore a black horn belt to tighten his waist and a Liang Dynasty crown on his head. Xie Boyuan looked tall and as handsome as jade, and outstanding.

He looked around and smiled brightly at Xie Linghe: "Big Sister."

"uncle and auntie."

"Miss Liu, Second Sister, Xiao Ai, Fourth Brother."

Called people one by one.

Xie Jijun leaned forward like a puppy, his eyes shining: "Brother, you look so good in this official uniform. Is it issued by the court? It's made of silk, too. It's so fine."

Being an official is well paid.

I will work harder to wear such a magnificent official uniform like my elder brother.

Hear the words.

Xie Boyuan glanced at him and said nothing.

Good treatment?

You have to pay for this official uniform yourself, one set costs fifty taels of silver.

Innocent!

Shaking his head, he sat down next to Xie Linghe and started chatting.

"..."

Liu Rushuang has always been a man of few words.

Listening to Brother Yuan talking to my parents, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief: Although I haven't seen Brother Yuan for a long time, he is still the same as before, which is great.

Xie Boyuan suddenly realized what was happening and asked, "Where's the Master?"

Xie Jijun explained, "Master Liu felt tired and went to rest."

Xie Boyuan stood up and asked, "Are you okay?"

Before he could answer, Master Liu's laughter came from not far away: "Hahaha, Master, I'm fine."

"Yuan'er, please let me see your patched clothes."

Xie Boyuan went up to greet him: "Master." He stretched out his hands obediently.

Master Liu felt very relieved, and his eyes couldn't help but redden: "Okay, okay, okay~"

He didn't want to lose his composure, so he quickly diverted attention: "By the way, where is your second master?"

"Master Wen is in the Wen Mansion."

"Tomorrow morning I'll have Sanmin go to the Wen residence to tell Master Wen that you're here. He'll be very happy. He's been saying lately how sad it is that you didn't come with us to the capital to watch my parade."

Master Liu was angry: "What a pity! This old fellow is trying to show off to me~"

Xie Sanmin reported: "Sir, dinner is ready."

Xie Boyuan looked at everyone and said, "Master, elder sister, uncle and aunt, let's go eat."

Everyone stood up:

"it is good."

"..."

Since they are all family, Xie Sanmin did not arrange separate seats.

Master Liu and Liu Sanwan gave way to each other, and finally Master Liu sat in the seat of honor, Liu Sanwan and Zhou Shuyun sat on his left, and Xie Boyuan sat on his right.

Xie Jijun naturally wanted to sit down with him, but Xie Linghe pulled him back and said, "Sit next to me."

No eyesight at all.

Xie Jijun was puzzled: "Huh?"

Xie Linghe ignored him and smiled, waving to Liu Rushuang, who was about to sit next to Zhou Shuyun: "Rushuang, come and sit."

Hear the words.

Everyone in the audience looked over, with different expressions.

Liu Sanwan smiled.

Zhou Shuyun was both excited and nervous.

Master Liu smiled with relief.

Xie Jijun suddenly understood.

Xie Lingfen smiled kindly.

Xie Lingai's eyes sparkled.

Xie Boyuan's expression was calm.

The person involved, Liu Rushuang, blushed and nodded in a whisper: "Hmm~"

He moved over slowly, sat down and lowered his head.

Xie Linghe greeted them cheerfully, "Let's have dinner~"

Everyone started to eat.

While eating, Xie Linghe observed Xie Boyuan and Liu Rushuang out of the corner of his eye. He saw that Xie Boyuan was only busy chatting with Master Liu and Liu Sanwan, and did not even look at Liu Rushuang. Liu Rushuang sat upright, not glancing around, and only picked up the dish closest to her. She felt numb.

Xie Lingai's coquettish voice rang out: "Sister, I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs, can you help me pick one."

Xie Linghe came back to his senses and immediately picked one up for her.

Xie Lingai said softly, "Thank you, big sister."

Xie Linghe shook his head at her.

Then, an idea struck him, and he began to pick up food for Xie Lingfen, Xie Jijun, and Master Liu, while naturally instructing Xie Boyuan, "Boyuan, don't just think about yourself, pick up food for Rushuang too. The table is too big, she can't reach it."

Hear the words.

Xie Boyuan turned his head, glanced at her, then at Liu Rushuang, and said without comment: "I understand."

Liu Rushuang's cheeks turned even redder, and a hint of anticipation and sweetness rose in her heart.

Everyone was paying attention to him.

I saw.

Xie Boyuan glanced around the table, finally picked up a braised chicken foot, and said naturally: "This is delicious, you try it."

Liu Rushuang said softly, "Thank you~"

Xie Boyuan: "Tell me if there's anything else you want to eat, and I'll help you get it."

Liu Rushuang nodded: "Yes."

In this regard.

Xie Linghe felt a black screen before his eyes.

Mad~

Xie Boyuan was so happy that he could marry Liu Rushuang.

If it were me, there is absolutely no way I would accept such a straight man.

aside.

The expressions of Master Liu and others were also very interesting.

Master Liu looked at his disciple with strange eyes: Isn't he usually very good at coaxing himself and Lao Wen? Why is he so stupid when it comes to feelings?

Zhou Shuyun looked at her precious daughter, whose smile was worthless, and cursed her inwardly for being useless.

Liu Sanwan thought it was pretty good.

Isn't it better to be clueless about matters of sex than to be good at everything?

In this way, you can also avoid many bad peach blossoms.

The truth is, his son-in-law is too handsome, and his appearance is so attractive that it can attract many people.

Xie Lingfen looked at her eldest brother helplessly, and then looked at Liu Rushuang with a bit more guilt in her eyes.

Xie Jijun was full of admiration: You are indeed the big brother~

Xie Lingai didn't think there was anything wrong with it. She looked at the braised chicken feet and became greedy. She looked at Xie Linghe with her big watery eyes and said, "Sister, I want chicken feet too."

These words instantly broke the awkward atmosphere.

Xie Linghe smiled: "Okay, I'll pick it up for you."

"..."

Afterward, she was as quiet as a chicken.

Never try to cultivate the relationship between Xie Boyuan and Liu Rushuang again.

She was worried that the marriage would fall through as she cultivated it.

……

at the same time.

Fan Mansion.

Mrs. Fan warmly asked Li Lingze to stay: "Lingze, please stay home and have dinner before going back."

Li Lingze's expression was cold: "No."

Mrs. Fan's face froze, then she forced a smile: "Well, if you have something to do, I won't keep you here. Come to my house and play when you have time."

Li Lingze didn't answer, turned around and left.

Fan Sijin was ignored and looked embarrassed.

Behind.

Watching Li Lingze go away, Mrs. Fan's face darkened. She poked her daughter's forehead, annoyed. "Today, I finally gave you and Li Lingze a chance to be alone. You're useless and totally useless. How could I have a daughter like you!"

Fan Sijin cried out in pain, completely furious. "Can you blame me? Li Lingze is a psychopath. No matter how hard I try to please him, he just gives me the cold shoulder. He only has that vulgar country girl in his heart."

"Now that that woman has arrived in the capital, my cousin will no longer have me in his heart!"

Hear the words.

Mrs. Fan's eyes widened. "What did you say? That country girl has come to the capital?"

Fan Sijin yelled, "That's right! I was standing there just now, watching Li Lingze being so attentive to that woman. It was completely different from how he usually ignored me. I was so upset."

"That woman pretended not to see me and acted so arrogant towards me~"

"I am the legitimate daughter of the Fan family after all. That country woman is nothing. She is not even worthy of carrying my shoes!"

"I quit. I never want to see Li Lingze again."

The more Mrs. Fan listened, the worse her expression became. Finally, when she heard her daughter say she would not get married, she calmed down.

"Don't worry, your aunt won't let that woman ride on your head. You can only be Li Lingze's Crown Prince's Consort."

Hearing her mother's words, Fan Sijin curled her lips and said, "Auntie? Li Lingze hates her to the core, how could he possibly listen to her?"

"What do you know?"

Madam Fan glared at her. "No matter how legitimate your aunt is, she's Li Lingze's legitimate mother. Without your aunt's and uncle's consent, Li Lingze's relationship with that woman is an uninvited affair and doesn't count."

"Besides, men are always looking for novelty. After a few years, they will get tired of the same woman."

Fan Sijin still stiffened his neck: "Then I don't want to rush in anymore."

Mrs. Fan paused and pointed at her angrily: "Okay, if you want to be dominated by your eldest sister for the rest of your life, then I will grant your wish and choose someone of equal status for you."

If it were ten years ago, she would naturally not let her daughter stick to Li Lingze, but now her father-in-law is gone, and her husband is a hopeless case. He is still only a Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Works, a mere fifth-rank official in Beijing. If it were not for the relationship between Fan and the Ning'an Marquisate, he would have been kicked out of the circle of power in Beijing long ago.

opposite.

When Fan Sijin heard what her mother said, she felt like a hen with its neck strangled, unable to speak.

The eldest sister Su Sixiu was a concubine's daughter. She originally married An Yue, the third son of the Anle Marquis's family. Her biological mother was just a maid and had long lost favor. The mother and son were like invisible people in the mansion, and her life was not easy after she got married.

However, the legitimate sons of the Marquis of Anle were killed when they encountered bandits while out. The Marquis of Anle's wife could not bear the blow and committed suicide. An Yue became the only adult male. The Marquis of Anle personally asked the emperor to appoint him as the crown prince. Emperor Mingde felt sorry for his situation and agreed.

An Yue suddenly became the prince of Anle, and Fan Sixiu became the prince's consort. The couple lived in harmony, and she gave birth to two sons, who were respected in the capital.

From childhood to adulthood, Fan Sixiu has always been cautious and nervous in front of her. Now when he sees her again, he has to be polite and respectful.

Thinking that she would be inferior to Fan Sixiu for the rest of her life, Fan Sijin couldn't accept it and shook her head vigorously:

"No!"

"do not want!"

"I absolutely cannot lose to Fan Sixiu!"

"Mother, I want to marry Li Lingze. I want to become the consort of the Ning'an Marquis's prince. I will obey you. Please don't marry me to the sons of those lowly officials. Mother, I will definitely obey you."

Seeing her daughter was frightened, Mrs. Fan was satisfied. She stepped forward, gently hugged her and comforted her, "Don't worry, my daughter. Mother will make you get what you want."

Jin'er hates Fan Sixiu, and how could she not hate him too!

Because of her, her aunt, Aunt Chun, had an extraordinary status, and the master wanted to promote her to a co-wife. If she had not won over her sister-in-law, I'm afraid that bitch would have gotten her wish.

Therefore, her Jin'er must defeat that little bitch Fan Sixiu.

Fan Sijin leaned in her mother's arms and asked, "Mom, what should we do? My cousin met that woman. I'm afraid he knows that we intercepted his letter."

"What are you afraid of?"

“It’s not us who did this.”

Mrs. Fan didn't care: "Wait a minute, I will write a letter and send it to your sister-in-law, and she will make the arrangements."

She was just a country girl, she never took her seriously.

The threat in her eyes was the noble ladies in the capital.

Li Lingze is a man of great stature and elegance. After returning to Beijing, he attended several banquets and attracted the attention of many ladies and young ladies. They are his biggest rivals.

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