A lucky little peasant girl is reborn and brings prosperity to her entire family.

But that very glance fell into Xie Youchang's eyes!

Xie Youchang was taken aback at first, and then became furious!

I'm actually getting angry on Song Yanyan's behalf.

Wait, what's with Luo Jinyu's smug look?

After Luo Jinyu's incident, Xie Youchang, who was initially happy that others would no longer flaunt their talents in front of Song Yanyan, was now furious.

I'm furious with these young masters! They're fickle, always changing their affections, and they don't uphold traditional male virtues!

Xie Youchang was accusing those people of all sorts of crimes in his mind, regardless of whether they were appropriate or not.

Song Yanyan, Wang Ruozhu, and Fang Meiqing went to pick plums. Xie Youchang then withdrew his anger and subconsciously followed behind Song Yanyan in the direction she was going.

Luo Jinyu had initially felt a little smug when she caught Xie Youchang looking at her out of the corner of her eye.

She remembered clearly how Xie Youchang had ignored her in the county town before!

Xie Youchang is no longer a high-status branch for her, and she has no desire to climb any higher. She'd much rather seduce him, manipulate him, and trample on his sincerity!

But at this moment, Luo Jinyu caught a glimpse of Xie Youchang following Song Yanyan as if by instinct. After a moment of shock, Luo Jinyu was so angry that she started trembling.

Song Yanyan!

It's Song Yanyan again!

A fierce glint flashed in Luo Jinyu's eyes.

Song Yanyan was unaware that Luo Jinyu had become jealous of her again.

From the moment she saw Luo Jinyu, she felt like she had seen a fly; it was incredibly annoying.

Just then, Wang Ruozhu and Fang Meiqing also wanted to pick some plum blossoms, so she readily agreed and walked into the plum grove.

Not long after, Song Yanyan heard footsteps behind her.

Song Yanyan turned around and saw Xie Youchang walking towards her.

"Yan Yan," Xie Youchang stepped forward and said, "There were too many people around just now, so it wasn't convenient for me to talk to you. Please don't take offense."

Song Yanyan smiled and said, "It's nothing."

Xie Youchang seemed to have come specifically to chat with Song Yanyan: "...Is your mother's health recovering any better?"

Song Yanyan nodded: "Much better. When I went to the palace to see the Empress in the second year of junior high, I had already recovered quite well."

"Speaking of which, You Feng was sentenced to imprisonment. Originally, the general amnesty decree issued during the Lunar New Year should have included him, but the case happened to go through one of my uncles. That uncle happened to be a bit busy recently, so the process was a bit slow, and it just happened to be after His Majesty's general amnesty that the process of imprisoning You Feng was finally completed." Xie Youchang said with a smile, "Now, You Feng will have to stay in prison for at least three years."

That's really good news. Song Yanyan's face showed a hint of surprise: "...Then I should thank your uncle."

"You're welcome." Xie Youchang felt that Song Yanyan's genuine joy was so dazzling that he could hardly look directly at her, and his heart was about to jump out of his chest.

Xie Youchang only managed to utter this one sentence before realizing he didn't know what else to say.

Song Yanyan, on the other hand, took the initiative to ask a few more questions about the health of Lady Changxin.

Xie Youchang's heart gradually calmed down.

However, when he thought of his mother's true purpose in inviting Song Yanyan and her daughter Tian Denghua to the mansion today, he couldn't help but feel his heart pounding wildly again.

Xie Youchang took a deep breath, but still stammered a little: "...By the way, Yan Yan, has your family arranged any marriage proposals for you?"

Song Yanyan was somewhat surprised by the topic.

But when Song Yanyan looked at the boy's flushed face, she was stunned.

...Wait, it's not what she thinks, is it?

Song Yanyan was so shocked that her expression betrayed it.

Xie Youchang hadn't expected Song Yanyan to behave this way, but he felt a chill in his heart.

He thought that, given Song Yanyan's quick wit and intelligence, she would surely be able to guess his meaning after hearing his question.

Therefore, if Song Yanyan also has feelings for him, she might blush; if Song Yanyan feels that his question is too presumptuous, she might feel a little embarrassed and annoyed.

But Xie Youchang never expected that Song Yanyan would be stunned for a moment.

In particular, Song Yanyan's expression carried a hint of apology.

Xie Youchang felt his whole body stiffen.

“My mother hasn’t mentioned matchmaking to me anymore.” Song Yanyan’s eyes held a hint of apology, but she didn’t show it too obviously. She tried to keep her expression relaxed and said softly, “But I just told my mother a couple of days ago that I already have someone I love, and that my love is working hard for our future. In a few days, I will definitely bring my love to meet my mother. So, my mother understood.”

Xie Youchang understood.

His hands and feet were ice cold.

Song Yanyan was telling him that she already had someone she loved, but that person wasn't him.

For a moment, Xie Youchang didn't know what kind of expression to wear when facing Song Yanyan.

But deep down, he was still that reserved and proper young master from the Marquis's mansion.

Xie Youchang nodded slowly and smiled, "You're right. If you have someone you like... it's not good to look at other people anymore..."

He was somewhat distraught, but maintaining his last shred of dignity, he said goodbye to Song Yanyan, saying he had to get back to work.

Song Yanyan watched Xie Youchang leave from under the plum blossom tree.

The two never discussed whether they were in love or not.

But it also seems like they've said everything.

……

Meanwhile, Lady Changxin, the wife of Marquis Changxin, also found a moment when no one was around and spoke to Tian Denghua.

Lady Changxin had not heard about Song Yanyan's marriage proposal, so she directly spoke to Tian Denghua with a smile about her youngest son: "...Youchang has been busy with his duties lately and is often away from home. As his old mother, I'm thinking of arranging his marriage as soon as possible so that I can put my mind at ease."

Upon hearing this, Tian Denghua didn't think much of it and just smiled and agreed, "That's right. Children are all a burden. I'm also thinking that I should get my children all married as soon as possible so that I can feel at ease."

The two seemed to find common ground, and after exchanging a few words about how children are all a burden, Lady Changxin changed the subject and brought up their children's marriages: "...Speaking of which, our two families are quite destined. Two years ago, Youchang went on a business trip with my younger brother and got to know you. Now that you've come to the capital, this connection has been rekindled. Who wouldn't say that fate is wondrous?...It's also perfect, Youchang hasn't found a partner yet, and your Yanyan is also of marriageable age. Considering this connection, I think..."

Before Lady Changxin could finish speaking, Tian Denghua's expression changed, and she quickly smiled and said, "Madam, I completely forgot to tell you, I've already arranged a marriage for Yanyan—"

Lady Changxin's expression also changed: "Have you decided on the marriage? Or are you just trying to appease me? Which family is it?"