Su Yue looked back and saw Liang Junze coming forward with an exquisite lantern: "This is the lantern that the girl won."

Su Yue's face blossomed with a smile as beautiful as a flower, and she took the lantern with both hands: "Thank you, Mr. Liang."

Her eyes fell on the lanterns, and her eyes were full of joy.

The floral and bird patterns painted on the lantern were lifelike, and the candlelight shone through the thin paper, emitting a soft and warm glow.

At this moment, the surrounding lights were bright, making the figures of the two people look particularly warm.

The colorful lights intertwine together, like a dreamlike painting.

Liang Junze looked at her happy expression, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

"As long as the girl likes it." His voice was soft, like a breeze brushing past the ear.

The two continued to walk side by side, the light from the lanterns illuminating their faces.

Su Yue secretly glanced at Liang Junze, her heart beating like a deer.

His handsome profile looked even more charming in the light and shadow. His high nose bridge and well-defined chin made Su Yue stare at him in a trance.

Liang Junze seemed to notice her gaze and turned to look at her. When their eyes met, Su Yue quickly looked away, her cheeks getting hotter and hotter, as if she could fry an egg.

Liang Junze repeated "Su Yue" in his heart again, whispering softly, as if he wanted to engrave this name in his heart.

He felt it was rare to meet such a talented woman, so he wanted to get to know her.

He cleared his throat and said, "Miss Su, what do you like to do on weekdays?"

Su Yue calmed down and replied, "It's just reading a book and enjoying the scenery."

Liang Junze smiled and nodded, and their conversation became more natural in this warm atmosphere.

You know, in Mingxi Country, women have absolute authority and dominance, and being pursued by men seems to have become a common phenomenon.

In such a social environment, most women become domineering and eccentric.

They are used to men's obedience and flattery, and never respect men's thoughts and feelings.

In the family, women order men around, treat them as accessories, and control their lives and destinies at will.

In social situations, women are even more arrogant and look down on men's talents and efforts.

If a man shows any disobedience or goes against a woman's wishes, he will be severely punished and reprimanded.

This unequal relationship permeates every aspect of life, causing men to lose their due dignity and freedom.

However, there are a few women who can remain sober and kind and respect men's personality, but they seem powerless in such an environment.

"Su Yue is really different." Liang Junze whispered to himself with a faint smile on his lips.

There was admiration and curiosity in that smile, as if Su Yue was a shining pearl he had discovered in the vast sea of ​​people.

Su Yue beside him was concentrating on admiring the lantern in her hand and did not notice Liang Junze's thoughts.

Sometimes she would get close to the lantern and carefully examine the exquisite patterns on it; sometimes she would gently turn the lamp handle to make the light flicker at different angles.

Liang Junze turned to look at her, his eyes more gentle.

He stared at her quietly, as if time had stopped at this moment. The hustle and bustle around him no longer mattered. In his eyes, there was only this unique and charming woman.

Liang Junze looked at Su Yue in front of him. Although she was wearing a veil, her exposed eyes were very beautiful and clear. Looking into her eyes, it was as if he could see a tranquil lake.

Those eyes are as bright as stars, without a trace of impurities, and just one glance can make people fall deeply in love with them.

She is obviously talented but she doesn't look down on men. She is different from all the women he has met.

His mother and sisters would not treat him politely. In their eyes, he was just a tool to gain benefits for the family.

If he had not been so talented and handsome, and had not been able to find a good "marriage" to gain benefits for the family, he would have probably been abandoned long ago.

Thinking of this, Liang Junze's eyes revealed a trace of loneliness, which was the helplessness and sadness hidden deep in his heart.

However, he quickly concealed it and put on that gentle and calm expression again, as if the emotional fluctuations just now had never occurred.

But the loneliness in that moment was still caught by the careful Su Yue.

"Miss Su, are you...are you married?" Liang Junze felt a little regretful as soon as he said that, thinking that he was too abrupt.

His ears were slightly red, his eyes were a little evasive, and he didn't dare to look directly into Su Yue's eyes.

Su Yue was slightly stunned, then shook her head.

"No." For some reason, facing Liang Junze's question, a ripple appeared in her heart.

The ripple gradually spread, making her heart beat like a deer, and even the hand holding the lantern tightened unconsciously.

Liang Junze was delighted in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.

"That's great." After saying that, she realized that her words were a little inappropriate and quickly explained, "What I mean is that someone as outstanding as Miss Su will definitely find a husband of her dreams."

The more he explained, the more flustered he became, and his eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and uneasiness.

Su Yue smiled lightly and didn't respond. She just looked at the lights in the distance.

The two continued walking in silence, the bluestone road beneath their feet shimmering in the moonlight and lamplight.

The streets beside me were bustling with people coming and going.

Shouts and laughter were intertwined, but in their world, it seemed that only the sound of each other's footsteps and breathing remained.

The two came to the place where the lanterns were placed. Liang Junze took out a handkerchief and wiped the steps carefully, then said softly, "Miss, you can take a rest."

Su Yue nodded in thanks, but looked at Liang Junze standing there, with no intention of sitting down.

Su Yue didn't understand, and asked doubtfully: "Mr. Liang, aren't you going to sit down?"

Liang Junze was slightly stunned, and hurriedly explained: "I'm afraid of offending the girl."

Su Yue smiled, her eyes full of sincerity: "It doesn't matter, I don't care about these etiquette."

Liang Junze glanced at Su Yue and saw that she looked serious and didn't seem to be lying, so he sat down on the steps not far from Su Yue.

The two of them looked quietly at the lake not far away, without speaking for a while.

The moonlight shines on the lake, making it sparkle, and the breeze blows by, creating ripples.

The noise around them seemed to fade away gradually, and they were all enjoying this rare quietness.

Su Yue closed her eyes slightly, feeling the gentle breeze brushing across her cheeks, and felt extremely peaceful and relaxed in her heart.

Liang Junze glanced at Su Yue and saw her hair fluttering gently in the wind, as beautiful as a fairy in a painting.

Time seems to stand still at this moment, and everything seems so beautiful and peaceful.

Su Yue saw that Liang Junze had something on his mind. She thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Liang, there is something on your mind. Why don't you tell me about it?"

Liang Junze looked at Su Yue, his eyes full of confusion, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Su Yue thought he was unwilling to say it, so she quickly said, “It’s okay if you don’t want to say it.”

Liang Junze hurriedly explained that this was not the case, his face full of anxiety: "Miss Su, please don't misunderstand."

He sighed, looked at the lanterns on the lake, and said slowly: "Now I am old, my family is looking for someone for me, and I have no right to choose.

I can neither go against my family's choice nor resist the law, but I don't want to do that.

Miss Su, do you think I have a chance to escape this fate?"

After saying that, he turned his head, with a hint of expectation and helplessness in his eyes, and stared at Su Yue closely, as if her answer was his only life-saving straw at the moment.

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