The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

The next morning, Su Muya went to the magistrate's office and then had a meal with Zhou Shi and Old Man Su.

After breakfast, Zhou and Old Man Su went back to their room to rest. Su Muyang followed them. The Lin family members went about their own business. Su Muya went to the backyard of the inn and sat on the veranda to embroider shoe uppers for Lin Shiyun.

Just as she was engrossed in her embroidery, a young man dressed in a brown straight-cut shirt walked over.

Su Muya looked up at the person who had arrived and saw a hint of panic in their eyes. She sneered inwardly, then continued making shoes.

The young man sat down opposite her and then carefully took out a gift list from his pocket.

Su Muya was slightly startled. Could it be that he had discovered that she was not the real Su Muya?

The thought of this possibility made Su Muya feel a little flustered. If the Lin family discovered that she wasn't the real Su Muya, she would have even less status in their family. Even if they arranged a marriage for her in the future, she wouldn't be able to resist.

Su Muya's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and asked, "Big brother, may I ask who gave you this betrothal gift list?"

The young man handed the gift list to Su Muya and said, "This is from the master. He said he wants me to act as a matchmaker for you, hoping you can marry into the Yang family."

Su Muya raised an eyebrow; so this wasn't a betrothal gift. She took the gift list and looked at Yang Wu, saying, "I refuse. Go back and tell your grandfather it's unnecessary."

She had already promised Lin Shiyun that they would arrange their marriage in the spring, and now she was trying to find her a husband. If Lin Shiyun agreed, wouldn't she be seen as a fickle woman?

The following evening, Old Man Su and Madam Zhou took Su Muya back to the county town by carriage.

As soon as they entered the inn, a young woman dressed in a blue dress greeted them. She curtsied to Zhou Shi and then said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you for days."

Zhou smiled and agreed, then pulled her to sit down inside the room.

The girl smiled and said, "Cousin, you should take good care of yourselves and not let your second and third brothers get into trouble."

She paused, her tone turning stern, "Don't think I don't know that, apart from Yang-ge'er, all the other children in your family are troublemakers."

Zhou nodded in agreement.

This girl is very much like Zhou Shi in temperament; she is not only kind-hearted but also exceptionally virtuous. The Yang family agreed to let Lin Shiyun marry Su Muyang this time because she had helped them a great deal.

This young girl was none other than Zhang, the widowed niece of Old Man Su. She was seventeen years old and had been married into the Yang family for two years.

The next morning, Zhou invited Widow Zhang to have breakfast together.

Zhou smiled and beckoned to Yang Wu, "A-Wu, come and sit down. Your cousin-in-law said that the marriage will be arranged after the Lantern Festival."

Once the Lantern Festival is over, the New Year will be over too. They will then need to prepare to visit Lin Shiyun and Madam Tian at the county magistrate's residence.

"Okay," Yang Wu obediently replied, and then sat down opposite Widow Zhang. Seeing his timidity, Widow Zhang felt a surge of emotion.

She greeted him with a smile, "Cousin, don't be shy, just make yourself at home."

Yang Wu lowered his head and whispered, "Cousin, thank you."

Widow Zhang smiled and said, "No need to thank me, it's only right."

After breakfast, Widow Zhang and Yang Wu went to the magistrate's residence to visit Lin Shiyun. She said with a smile, "Cousin, from now on we're family. If you need anything, just tell me, and I'll give you some advice."

Lin Shiyun smiled and refused, saying, "Sister-in-law, I can't decide this."

Widow Zhang said with some surprise, "Cousin, you're not unwilling to hand over Yang-ge'er, are you?"

"No, it's Lin Shiyun."

"What's so great about her that even you, my cousin, don't approve of her? I haven't even met her yet, but just hearing others talk about her makes me furious. Don't worry, cousin, once spring is over, I'll definitely find a way to get her to agree."

Lin Shiyun smiled and replied, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, cousin-in-law."

Yang Wenchang greeted Madam Zhou, then sat down beside her and said, "Mother, our master plans to come and propose marriage after the Lantern Festival. Are you ready?"

Zhou replied with a smile, "Don't worry, I've prepared everything I need."

She paused for a moment, then said, "But don't worry too much. As long as he's willing to work in the government office, that's fine. Our family can afford to support him."

This child is a bit introverted and doesn't like to talk much in public. Such a person isn't suited for business; it would be better to send him to work as a clerk in the government office.

Hearing this, Yang Wenchang felt relieved. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mother. I'll go and talk to Master then!"

"Yes, tell him to go and work as a yamen runner under the Prince of Zhenbei!"

Yang Wenchang was stunned, then asked, "Mother, why not go somewhere else? You know that the Prince of Zhenbei is short of men. If our Yang family could produce a constable, it would be beneficial to our family as well."

The Prince of Zhenbei is not only very famous in the Zhenbei region, but also throughout the country. Their master intends to follow the path of the Prince of Zhenbei, so he has been very careful about his words and actions over the years.

The next morning, Lin Shiyun took Su Muyang and Yang Wenyuan to the Tian family.

When the Yang family members saw Madam Tian, ​​they all bowed to her and said, "Greetings, elder sister/madam."

Ms. Tian smiled and agreed, then invited them to sit down in the flower hall.

Lin Shiyun glanced at the betrothal money and said with a smile, "Master, you are too kind. This betrothal money is more than enough for our dowry, please keep it!"

Yang Wenyuan said with a smile, "Madam, this is what I should do."

He paused, then said, "This money is a gift from our master to you; please accept it!"

Seeing his insistence, Madam Tian smiled and accepted the money. After all, it was a considerable sum, and with it, she could raise Su Muwan even better.

Seeing that the gifts were left behind, Yang Wenyuan looked at Lin Shiyun and said, "Sister/Madam, please discuss a good day with Master and Madam, and we will come over to present the betrothal gifts in a few days."

Lin Shiyun smiled and replied, "No problem, I will reply to you as soon as possible."

Yang Wenyuan responded, then exchanged a few more pleasantries with Lin Shiyun before getting into his carriage and leaving.

Master Li looked at Madam Tian and said, "Sister, are you satisfied with the betrothal gifts?"

Ms. Tian replied with a smile, "Do I look like I'm dissatisfied? But don't worry, I will take good care of them, mother and child."

"That's good. I have to rush to do my errands, so I won't bother you any longer, sister."

Ms. Tian smiled and agreed.

After Yang Wenyuan left, Madam Tian turned and went into the hall. She looked at Lin Shiyun and said, "Cousin, I'm so grateful for your help this time. Don't worry, I will treat Wan'er as my own daughter from now on."

Lin Shiyun smiled and replied, "Thank you, sister. I'll go back to my room to rest now."

She paused, then said, "Yang-ge'er, come back with me!"