The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

"Of course, Lord Wen has already brought it, it would be a waste not to use it. Besides, what woman doesn't love beauty?"

Chun Tao's eyes flickered slightly. "Then Miss, give it a try. Anything from the palace must be of good quality."

"it is good."

The Wen family had no intention of celebrating, because Lord Wen's transfer from one minister to another was essentially a lateral move, and there was nothing to be happy about.

However, the next day, Du Mingxian planned to take Chuntao out.

In ancient times, it was very troublesome for a young woman to go out; she needed to ask permission first. Du Mingxian hesitated for a moment, but did not ask permission and went out directly. Moreover, she left quite early, for fear of catching up with the Feng family.

By the time Madam Wen received the news, Du Mingxian had already arrived at the front gate. The people Madam Wen sent came to stop her, but Du Mingxian had already left and it was too late.

Hearing the servants say that they hadn't stopped Du Mingxian, Wen Shiyan became somewhat angry. "Mother, she didn't even tell you she was going out. Isn't that going too far?"

“I heard from Ke’er that your father went to remove the scar cream for her yesterday and has agreed to let her go out. Even if I go looking for trouble now, she can use that to shut me up.”

A legitimate daughter is different from a concubine's daughter; the legitimate daughter was born to the first wife.

"If the Feng family comes today and she runs away, what if they're unhappy and refuse to be engaged to her?"

If the Feng family is unwilling, then she will have no choice but to marry into their family herself, which she doesn't want.

Madam Wen chuckled, "Don't worry, this matter was decided by your father and Lord Feng, so there's no problem. Wen Huan is going to marry him."

"Mother, then let her get married quickly. I'm curious to see what she'll do when she finds out that Feng Er has a mistress and a son born out of wedlock."

Madam Wen nodded gently, looking at her daughter's expression, and then became worried again. "You, don't worry about Wen Huan's matter for now. The main thing is for yourself. That third-ranked scholar has had the item for so long, but he hasn't come to our door yet. Should I send someone to give him a warning?"

"Has Mother sent anyone to inquire about his situation?"

"You said you didn't want me to inquire, so I didn't send anyone over."

Wen Shiyan was also at a loss. "Mother, I'm anxious too, but I'm afraid that if we send someone to inquire, he might find out and hold a grudge against me."

Seeing Wen Shiyan's cautious manner, Madam Wen knew that she was truly concerned. "Then let's wait a little longer. If there is still no news, we will make our move first. There are quite a few people watching the Third Scholar's side."

"Okay, I'll listen to my mother, but I really like him."

"Do not worry."

Du Mingxian knew nothing. After leaving the mansion, she wandered aimlessly through the streets. However, having Lian'er and Chun Tao with her was really inconvenient, as they were two spies. She strolled around with great interest, but inside she was going crazy, wondering how to shake off these two people.

After searching for a long time without finding an opportunity to shake off this one or that one, it's better not to try at all.

After wandering around aimlessly for a while, she could only return to her residence without finding out any news about Ling Silang.

After returning to the manor, Madam Wen sent someone to invite her, and Du Mingxian could only go to Madam Wen's courtyard.

"Meet Madam."

"The Feng family came to propose marriage today. The engagement is settled. We'll settle the betrothal gifts later and choose a date. Your father wants to keep you for another year, and we've already agreed on that with the Feng family."

Du Mingxian looked shocked and didn't come to her senses for a long time.

Madam Wen waited quietly, and after a long while, seeing that she still hadn't come to her senses, she said, "The governess your grandmother invited from the palace will arrive the day after tomorrow. You will be with Shiyan and the others then."

"Yes." There was no way to refuse the task of being a governess.

"That's all I wanted to say to you today. If you have no further questions, you can go back to your courtyard."

Du Mingxian left, and Chun Tao followed behind, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Once back in the courtyard, Du Mingxian dismissed the others before asking Chun Tao, "What's wrong?"

“Miss, we’ve overlooked something since we came back. You are the eldest daughter of the Wen family. Such a big event as your return has not been announced by the Wen family, let alone a banquet. This is a bit unusual.”

Du Mingxian had already discovered this, but there were some thoughts she couldn't tell Chuntao. "I am not favored by Madam Wen. These things are all arranged by her. Madam Wen is also the niece of Old Madam Wen. Lord Wen is busy with outside affairs every day and doesn't care much about the family, so all of this is normal."

"Miss, is this really... normal?"

"Why is it abnormal?"

"Even if they don't announce it to the public, have you thought about it? You haven't officially met the other masters in the mansion either. Of the four masters in the mansion, besides Lord Wen and your fourth uncle, there are also two of Old Master Wen's illegitimate sons who are still living in the mansion. They all have families, and none of them have met you."

Du Mingxian curled her lips into a smile. "So what? They're all insignificant people. Do you think I can be the eldest daughter of the Wen family forever?"

Seeing her like this, Chun Tao didn't say anything more. She really didn't know if she would be the eldest daughter of the Wen family for the rest of her life.

"Go and prepare some soup for me, any kind of soup will do."

"Yes."

Du Mingxian went to Lord Wen's courtyard alone, carrying the soup. In her words, one person was enough; why bring a maid? So none of the others followed.

Ke'er and Lian'er were a little anxious, but Chun Tao was not. She hoped that Du Mingxian could quickly get along with Lord Wen so that the mission could be completed sooner.

When Du Mingxian carried the soup to the front yard, she ran into Wen Yibin coming out of Lord Wen's study. He raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise, "Why are you doing the work of a servant?"

"Fourth Uncle." Du Mingxian bowed respectfully before saying, "I am my father's daughter. It is normal for a daughter to bring her father some food. A servant is always a servant, and a relative is always a relative."

"Ah…"

Du Mingxian heard the very soft sound. She looked up, puzzled. Wen Yibin had been quite nice to her before, so what was wrong with him today? Was he in a bad mood?

Seeing the question in her eyes, Wen Yibin immediately softened his tone. "Your father is busy right now and probably won't have time to drink the soup you prepared. Why don't I drink it for him?"

“Fourth Uncle is also an elder. If Fourth Uncle is willing to drink, then Fourth Uncle can drink.” Du Mingxian pushed the contents of the tray forward.

Wen Yibin's eyes flickered slightly, and he instructed the servant of Lord Wen beside him, "Go and get another bowl."

"Yes."

"Let's go inside and have a drink."

Wen Yibin stepped back first. Du Mingxian felt that he was acting strangely, but she hadn't had much contact with him, so she didn't say anything and followed him inside.

In the study, Lord Wen was busy and didn't even look up when he heard the noise. "Why are you back again?"

"Come back for soup," Wen Yibin said lazily.

Lord Wen looked up in confusion, "Where is the soup?"

"This is soup brought by my dear daughter, a soup made with love." Wen Yibin said with a slightly sour tone, pointing to Du Mingxian behind him, and then winking at Wen Yibin, showing a bit of a childlike nature.