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The sun was shining brightly, and white porcelain jars were placed in the courtyard. The lotus flowers on them shimmered in the sunlight, adding a unique touch.

Shen You led her to the backyard, chattering away the whole way, and she responded to each one with a smile.

But she was wondering why someone who had no connection to her in her past life would come looking for her now.

Was it her aunt's arrangement? But how could her aunt persuade a prominent family like the Shen family to help her?

Coming back to her senses, she quickly arrived at the banquet, but Shen You suddenly stopped after taking two steps. Feeling puzzled, she looked in that direction.

Behind the screen, a group of girls were discussing something animatedly, as if they were talking about something interesting.

Xiao Ran spotted Chen Ruonan at a glance.

She was dressed in a red dress, her hair was styled in two buns, and on her beautiful face, there was a red dot between her eyebrows. She was speaking with her eyebrows slightly raised.

This red dress reminded her of her wedding gown from that day.

Even if Chen Ruonan's voice was so clear and beautiful, it only made her feel annoyed.

Shen You exclaimed in surprise, "Chen Ruonan? What's she doing here?"

"Does Sister Shen know her?" Xiao Ran asked.

Shen You glanced at it, a hint of disdain in her eyes, and turned her head away. "I do know him, but I don't really like him."

"I never imagined that anyone could come to this summer resort."

Judging from this, Chen Ruonan actually has a grudge against Shen You? Given Chen Ruonan's cowardly and bullying nature, how could she dare?!

In terms of family background and social standing, Chen Ruonan could never compare to Shen You.

After saying that, she was pulled along and jogged over. As they got closer, she heard Chen Ruonan speak in a mysterious tone.

She said to the girl next to her, "Have you heard? The Yindu Temple on the Summer Palace."

Shen You's steps slowed down as well.

However, a few sharp-eyed girls saw them and hurriedly ran over to greet them.

"Greetings, Sister Shen!" She was somewhat surprised to see her standing next to Shen You, but still bowed and said, "...Sister Xiao."

"Hmm." Shen You replied arrogantly, then asked the girls, "What are you talking about?"

Before the girls could reply, Chen Ruonan quickly stepped forward and interjected, "They're talking about Yindu Temple on the mountain, which is especially effective for praying for marriage."

Yindu Temple? She had never heard of it in her previous life.

Chen Ruonan shifted her gaze from Shen You, glanced at Xiao Ran who was deep in thought, cleared her throat, and said in a low, mysterious voice, "A few years ago, my aunt's cousin came here to pray for a marriage match. Guess what happened?"

Chen Ruonan kept everyone in suspense and said no more.

"Good sister, tell everyone quickly!" some girls urged impatiently.

Xiao Ran glanced at Shen You and saw that she also looked expectant.

Xiao Ran felt a pang of sadness; the person Shen You liked... was probably someone she couldn't win over even if she begged.

Chen Ruonan continued, "She met her true love the very day she came down the mountain."

Shen You looked unconvinced. "Don't try to fool us young ladies who are raised in seclusion. Do you really think it's that effective?"

Chen Ruonan looked at Shen You with feigned curiosity, but had to continue, "Sister Shen, you mustn't disbelieve. Metaphysics is something you can only believe in, not deny."

But most girls were still skeptical.

"Actually... my cousin is someone who can't get married. She's ugly, so please don't tell anyone else. On her wedding day, I was still wondering about it, so I asked my cousin. She only agreed after a lot of effort. Whether you want to go or not is up to you, but I'm going."

"Me too!" "Me too!" the girls echoed one after another.

Xiao Ran chuckled inwardly. Could it be that her aunt had brought her here just so she could ask for a marriage proposal?

But it was really boring. She didn't like Chen Ruonan to begin with, so why would she listen to her cryptic words?

Xiao Ran yawned listlessly, and was about to say goodbye to Shen You when Chen Ruonan came over mysteriously to strike up a conversation.

"Does Sister Xiao want to go? I think it's not appropriate for you to be with the young master all the time. Sister Xiao must have someone she likes, right?"

After saying that, he gave Shen You a meaningful look.

Everyone in the capital knows that the Shen family and the Nangong family are on good terms; most people probably think their marriage is a done deal.

But suddenly, Xiao Ran appeared and spent all her time with Nangong Ming.

Chen Ruonan's words were well said; they not only sowed discord between her and Shen You but also tested her attitude.

After all, she knew from her past life that Chen Ruonan was deeply in love with Prince Nangong Ming.

Xiao Ran said calmly, "Sister, what you're saying is ridiculous. The young master and I are just playmates. What's wrong with that? Or is it that you have feelings for the young master and can't stand seeing me playing with him?"

Chen Ruonan glanced at Shen You and quickly explained, "No, no, I don't have feelings for the prince. I was just afraid that Sister Shen would be unhappy."

Xiao Ran turned her head, took Shen You's hand, and said with feigned grievance, "Would Sister Shen mind? I know that everyone outside says that you and the Prince are a match made in heaven, but I haven't made any friends since I came to the capital. Only the Prince doesn't look down on me because I come from the countryside, so we always play together..."

Looking at her aggrieved expression, Shen You felt sorry for her. "How could that be! I couldn't be happier that Sister Xiao has made a good friend."

Turning to Chen Ruonan, she said sternly, "Stop talking. Ranran has finally been recognized by her ancestors and has no friends outside. She has finally made a good friend like Nangong Ming. What's wrong with that? She's just a young girl who hasn't reached marriageable age yet. What does she know about love and affection?"

"Yes, yes, Sister Shen is right. Ruonan shouldn't have said that," Chen Ruonan bowed and apologized, but after finishing her bow, she still asked, "Um, I wonder if Sister Shen and Sister Xiao are going up the mountain?"

Shen You didn't want to talk to Chen Ruonan anyway, so she turned to Xiao Ran and whispered, "Ranran, would you like to go?"

Of course she'd go! She wanted to see what grand gift her gentle aunt had prepared for her.

Moreover, she knew that Shen You wanted to go, as she could tell from Shen You's behavior just now, but it was obvious that she couldn't let go of her pride. Xiao Ran was just right to play the role of this understanding younger sister.

She looked very interested and said, "Sister Shen You, I want to go!"

A strange glint flashed in Chen Ruonan's eyes, but it was only for a moment before she said, "Then it's settled. After the banquet, we'll meet in the woods west of the villa. No one is allowed to tell the elders at home that we're going secretly."

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Afterwards, Xiao Ran strolled with Shen You in the courtyard. Along the way, Shen You told Xiao Ran that she did not like the prince and encouraged her to boldly pursue him.

Xiao Ran just smiled and replied that she didn't like Nangong Ming either.

Just then, a pebble suddenly flew from the tree and hit the ground in front of her.

Immediately afterwards, a man flew down; this man was none other than Prince Nangong Ming.

"Hey, it's one thing for her to say she doesn't like me, but you also said you don't like me, what do you mean by that!" He said to Xiao Ran in a rude and abusive way.

Shen You simply chuckled softly to the side.

"How can you still enjoy eavesdropping on women's conversations? Aren't you ashamed?" Xiao Ran retorted.

Nangong Ming was clearly dissatisfied with the answer, pouting and ignoring her.

Shen You covered her mouth and laughed, "Ranran was talking about the affection between a man and a woman. The young master has probably misunderstood."

Nangong Ming's cheeks flushed instantly. "I...I! It's not like I like her!"

After saying this, he fled.

But it was this hasty escape during his first experience of romantic love that he regretted every time he thought about it.