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Ryonan says he still has a chance?!

Chu Qingluo was taken aback for a moment, then thought about it and realized it made sense. She then blankly replied, "Oh..."

If he can truly come to terms with it, that would be for the best.

"I'm going back to Mingyi Shop now. Please ask the shop owner to congratulate Lifei for me later." Ling Nan left these words and turned to leave.

This action left Chu Qingluo stunned, staring at his retreating figure... He was so manly! Not only did he not compete or fight for anything, but he also offered his blessings?!

At this moment, Peony also came up. She smiled and said to Luo Lifei, "Congratulations, Lifei."

"Peony—!" Luo Lifei exclaimed in surprise, only now realizing that Peony was also there. "It's so great that you could come!"

Chu Yilin tactfully gave up his seat for Shaoyao, and then told Luo Lifei that he would wait for her at Yibin Pavilion first.

Luo Lifei nodded happily and said, "Don't run away!"

Chu Yilin chuckled, nodded to Shaoyao, and then took his leave.

“I won’t be absent from your important life event.” After saying that, Peony added in a strange tone, “Sigh—unlike some people, who secretly hold their coming-of-age ceremony without telling anyone in advance.”

Chu Qingluo also heard what Shaoyao said loudly on purpose, and quickly went over, putting her arms around Shaoyao and Luo Lifei's shoulders at the same time, and said, "I think I heard someone saying bad things about me—?!"

Peony feigned innocence: "How could we dare?! You must have misheard!"

"You dare not?! Then why are you saying it so loudly?! I'll tickle you all!"

Chu Qingluo suddenly tickled them, and the three of them burst into laughter...

After the commotion subsided, Luo Lifei said, "I was able to get what I wanted today thanks to the two of you." She knew in her heart that Chu Qingluo, in particular, had played a role in pushing things along.

Chu Qingluo chuckled and teased, "What we did was not as effective as your final roar of the shrew."

“That’s right, after you shouted that, Brother Lin couldn’t hide anymore.” Peony also agreed with Chu Qingluo’s opinion.

"Actually, what I'm more curious about is what fortune slip you drew at the Goddess Temple today?" Chu Qingluo asked.

At this moment, Luo Lifei smiled broadly and said happily, "A very auspicious sign! It's all preordained!"

Peony: "Wow—no wonder, even the Heavenly Goddess is helping you!"

Despite her happiness, Luo Lifei's face was filled with apology: "It's just that Lingnan..."

"He just asked me to congratulate you." Chu Qingluo paused, then continued, "I think it's understandable that you're sad right now. But he himself said that he still has a chance."

"Ahem..." Luo Lifei waved her hand somewhat embarrassedly and said, "Oh, don't talk about me. Tell me how things are going between you and Young Master Yan Lu?" She shifted the topic to Shaoyao.

Chu Qinglu glanced at Gongsun Yanlu, who was chatting with Gongsun Yu, and asked with concern, "Yeah, how are you two doing?"

At this moment, Peony also stole a glance at Yan Lu and stammered, "...Nothing happened."

Chu Qinglu could tell that she was feeling guilty, and guessed that there was something going on between her and Yan Lu, but she didn't want to talk about it now, so she would wait until she wanted to talk about it.

So, Chu Qingluo changed the subject again, saying, "Lifei, hurry up and take my second brother back to the Luo residence to report. The three of us can continue our conversation tomorrow."

Peony also said, "Yes, we shouldn't keep Mrs. Luo waiting."

"Alright, then I'll head back first." Luo Lifei was also eager to take Chu Yilin back to meet her mother, so she said goodbye to them and turned to go to Yibin Pavilion to find Chu Yilin.

Chu Qingluo still wanted to continue chatting with Shaoyao, but when she thought of Ji Qiran who was currently in a private room at Yibin Pavilion, she could only invite him, "Let's go to Mingyifang for a while?"

"Um, okay."

Since Peony was here today, she must have already figured out how to face Chu Qingluo. So when she heard Chu Qingluo's suggestion, she immediately agreed.

The boutique was located in the city center, so the group of them walked there slowly.

"You're home..."

"You've been..."

Chu Qingluo and Shaoyao spoke almost simultaneously, then looked at each other and smiled.

Chu Qingluo gestured for Shaoyao to speak first, so Shaoyao spoke first: "Guangrentang must be very busy lately, right? I'm sorry Qingluo, I've been hiding at home for so long..."

"It's alright." Chu Qingluo smiled and said, "If you don't come soon, I'll have no choice but to come and drag you out myself."

Peony lowered her head and smiled shyly, "I spoke without thinking that day at Yibin Pavilion. I hope Qingluo will forgive me."

“You’re telling the truth, of course I won’t blame you. It’s just…”

"Just what?"

Chu Qinglu blinked and said, "A bet is a bet, so don't try to renege."

Peony chuckled and said, "I didn't cheat, I'm here now!"

"That's more like it." Chu Qingluo nodded in satisfaction.

“Qingluo…” Peony stopped smiling, looked at her seriously, and said, “Thank you. I’m so selfish and dark, yet you’re still willing to be my friend.”

"You're not allowed to belittle yourself like that."

"...Please stop worrying about the Seventh Prince; it will only increase my guilt."

Chu Qinglu stared at the peony and corrected her, "These are two different things, don't confuse them again."

While peonies were a significant factor standing between her and Ji Qiran, they were not the only one.

"Could it be..." Peony glanced shrewdly at Gongsun Yu walking ahead, then asked, "Are you also worried about Gongsun Yu?"

Startled by her question, Chu Qingluo was taken aback... After a long pause, she frowned and said, "Oh dear—, this matter can't be explained in a short time, so let's not discuss it."

"Alright then." Peony didn't press her, raising an eyebrow and saying, "I've noticed that when you're helping others, you think things through very clearly, but when it comes to your own situation, you're completely confused?"

"..." Chu Qingluo was speechless.

Although it is said that those involved are often confused while bystanders see things clearly, perhaps she was not confused, but rather too clear-headed, which is why she felt that Ji Qiran was someone she should not get close to.

But lately, when I'm facing Ji Qiran, my rationality always gets silently replaced by a blank.

……

In the evening, after returning to the Chu family, Chu Qingluo's first task was to go to Zhuqing Courtyard to find Chu Yilin, intending to tease him a bit, only to find that Ji Qiran was also there.

She nodded slightly to Ji Qiran, taking it as a greeting, and then asked Chu Yilin, "Second Brother, did your meeting with Madam Luo at Luo Lifei's house go smoothly?"

"Sigh—" Chu Yilin sighed heavily and did not reply.

Seeing his sigh, Chu Qingluo quickly glanced at Ji Qiran, only to find that even Ji Qiran had a somber expression. She couldn't help but panic, "Could it be that you dislike Second Brother for being a Yun servant who was expelled from the palace, and therefore refuse to accept him?"

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I suddenly realized I misspelled Ryonan's name before --|||...No wonder it always felt a bit off when reading book reviews... *cough* It's been corrected now, but I'm not sure if the mobile version will be updated simultaneously, please forgive me~~