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Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, was dignified and generous, with a kind face. She was well-maintained and looked like a beautiful woman in her early thirties. She was the same woman that He Lingyi remembered seeing at the banquet. However, at this moment, he felt more like Lü Yan.

Therefore, even though they were not familiar with each other, they inexplicably felt a sense of respect for their relatives and elders.

As for the second young master, Haiyu, he was younger, with a bright and flamboyant appearance, broad face and upright posture.

Speaking of which, he and his mother, Chi Guiwan, look alike, especially the curve of their mouths when they smile; you can tell they are blood relatives at a glance.

Seeing his older brother and cousin approaching, followed by an unfamiliar girl, he asked with some confusion.

"Who is this girl?"

Upon hearing this, He Lingyi walked out gracefully, bowed to the three of them, and said...

“Grandfather He Changzhang of Nanzhou, and daughter He Lingyi greet the Lady of the Marquis, the Second Young Master, and… the Heir Apparent of the Prince of Qi.”

Upon hearing the words "Crown Prince of Qi," Shen Song'an, who had been sipping tea, looked up.

When the two looked at each other, He Lingyi felt a sense of awe, as if someone had seen right through him.

He was clearly just a young man in his early twenties, yet his face was solemn, as if carved from ice, and his aura was completely contained. He was merely sitting there drinking tea, but he exuded an arrogance that could rival a thousand armies.

His eyes were as deep as the brightest star in the dark night sky. With just one glance, He Lingyi felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he had no choice but to submit to his feet.

His demeanor was graceful, and his tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of dominance.

After giving He Lingyi a brief once-over, he uttered a sentence that chilled her to the bone.

"Miss He seems different from before."

He Lingyi was glad that she was wearing a wide-sleeved dress today, otherwise people would have noticed that her fists were clenched.

Trying to calm her inner turmoil, just as she was about to explain, the Prince of Qi's gaze swept across her face again, and then he said in a deep voice.

"Before I came, my master specifically instructed me that if Miss He was unhappy in Bianzhou, he could send someone to escort you back to Nanzhou. However, judging from Miss's complexion today, I suppose my master was overthinking it."

master?

Was he referring to his grandfather, He Changzhang?

But didn't he stop accepting disciples many years ago? Where did this disciple come from, and he's even a prince?

For a moment, he searched his mind for related memories, but to no avail.

It was the second young master, Haiyu, who spoke up and helped them out.

"The granddaughter of the great scholar He is such a stunning beauty. I was truly blind to her greatness. My apologies."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, glared at him.

"If you can't speak properly, then learn how to talk properly. Miss He is beautiful and talented, and her manners are elegant. Do you think you, a little rascal, can just casually talk to her? Alright, aren't you going to take the young master out for a stroll? Hurry up, or your cronies will get impatient again."

"My mother really doesn't give me a way out. She's making up all sorts of things about me. Miss He, don't listen to my mother's nonsense. I'm surrounded by good teachers and friends..."

The second young master Haiyu's words amused everyone present.

Even the eldest son, Haijin, had a hint of a smile in his eyes, but the Prince of Qi, Shen Song'an, remained aloof and cold, as if he were unapproachable.

He exuded an aura of transcendence, as if he had ascended to heaven, making people feel awe and fear. Wherever he was, everything around him seemed to be frozen in place, sending chills down one's spine.

As he got up to leave, Shen Song'an walked past He Lingyi.

She glanced down slightly and realized that she looked quite different from the one she remembered. Her eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Your Highness, let's go!"

"Ah."

Only after the three left did the temperature in the flower hall rise slightly.

Despite it being the height of summer, this person exuded an oppressive aura wherever he went. It took He Lingyi a few deep breaths to calm down.

Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, saw this and explained with a gentle smile in her eyes.

"The young master is usually quiet and reserved, quite unlike his father. It's only because Yu'er isn't afraid of the cold that she loves to hang around him. Over time, they've become close friends. But his character is absolutely noble; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the last disciple of Master He. These past few years, he's been traveling back and forth between Langzhou and Nanzhou. Miss He, haven't you met him?"

He Lingyi thought for a moment about her empty memory, then honestly shook her head.

Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, was not surprised and sighed before speaking.

"Many people in the court are eyeing them, so it's normal that Miss He hasn't met him. I reckon that apart from He Daru, no one else in Nanzhou knows his whereabouts either."

These words cleared up He Lingyi's confusion. Since the Prince of Qi was intentionally avoiding it, it didn't matter if she didn't know. But what did he mean by what he said when he first met her?

What does it mean to say that things seem different from before?

The two must have had some special connection, but no one else knew.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, and she couldn't hear a word of the constant noise around her. Finally, Chi Guiwan nudged her arm, interrupting her train of thought.

"Lingyi, what's wrong? Your aunt is asking you a question."

"Huh? What?"

Seeing this, Madam Qin was also a little puzzled, but she quickly put it aside and said with a smile.

"There are too many people here, let's go back to Zhaoyue Courtyard and talk about it."

"Row."

Chi Guiwan was not affected by the appearance of the Prince of Qi. After returning to Zhaoyue Courtyard, she recounted everything that had happened that day, and added a slightly annoyed remark at the end.

"How come I never realized my mother was like that before? She's taken so many good things from me over the years and she's still not satisfied. She actually wants me to bring out Mother's dowry list for my second sister to choose from. That's really too much!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Qin's expression also turned sour.

“If one’s virtue is not commensurate with one’s position, then one will indeed harbor evil thoughts. Don’t be afraid, little girl. No one can touch the dowry left by your mother. Tomorrow I will have Granny Pang take some people over to have a proper talk with Minister Chi.”

Chi Yunjing is indeed their brother-in-law, but since Madam Hai passed away, their two families have had little contact. The couple disapproved of Chi Yunjing's scheming in the court, and he remarried and had a child only half a year after his first wife's death, which didn't seem like a deep affection or benevolence.

Therefore, the gift list for holidays would be full, but if it came to heart-to-heart talks, they wouldn't say much. So sending Granny Pang was already a courtesy from the Marquis's mansion. If the two families sat down together to discuss these things, Chi Yunjing would probably lose face.

Chi Guiwan nodded, clearly approving of her aunt's approach.

However, He Lingyi stopped her, giving a serious analysis.

"Minister Chi has already fallen out with Madam Guo and the Second Miss because of the Lü family's visit. But it's a trivial matter within the household, and it's best to resolve it behind closed doors. However, if we let Granny Pang talk about it, it might backfire. It would be better to change course and whisper in the ear of the Lü family, or perhaps to Lady Lü in the palace. Once Madam Guo and the Second Miss start making a fuss about it themselves, then Minister Chi will be more determined to punish their insatiable greed."

Chi Guiwan's eyes lit up. Sure enough, it was only when a smart person came up with a plan that it was more effective.

When Lady Qin heard this, she also thought the idea was good, so she thought about it and spoke up.

"It would be a good idea to let Lady Lü know that her future sister-in-law's family has mountains of gold and silver."