Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

These matters concerning Xie Bohuai and the Prince Hui's Mansion will not reach the Ye family manor for the time being.

But at this time, some members of the Ye family also had worries.

After learning that Jiang Si had gone missing, Old Madam Ye had Ye Mingyue escort her all the way. The two of them even fell into the water, and Ye Mingyue was called to her side.

"Grandmother knows you don't like Miss Jiang, but after what happened, both families know this in private. Last time you refused to agree to the marriage, I scolded you, but I didn't force you."

Madam Ye paused to rest, saying, "You are a man, you don't know how hard it is for women. Madam Jiang gave me a message, hoping that the two families could become allies, but the Jiang family doesn't dare to force you. You are Miss Jiang's benefactor, they won't force you to marry Miss Jiang."

"If that's the case, isn't that good?" Ye Mingyue asked, puzzled. "Since the matter hasn't caused a stir, no one knows that Miss Jiang was kidnapped, so it won't affect Miss Jiang's marriage."

Madam Ye shook her head. "You don't understand. If Imperial Censor Jiang had no brothers and her parents were reasonable, they would naturally arrange everything for Miss Jiang. Even if she were to marry far away, they could find her a good family. But Miss Jiang has cousins, grandparents, and do you think they are all reasonable?"

Madam Jiang told Old Madam Ye that if the marriage didn't go through, Jiang Si would be sent to the estate to live a life of seclusion. She couldn't bear to see her daughter waste her life, so she swallowed her pride and went to see Old Madam Ye.

"Madam Jiang said she doesn't ask for much affection between you and Miss Jiang, just that you give her a house to live her own life. Even if you want to take a concubine in the future, the Jiang family will not complain." Old Madam Ye sighed. As parents, they are always thinking about their children. For Madam Jiang to say these things is already very humble.

Grandma Ye told Ye Mingyue to think it over carefully. "Go back and think it over slowly and carefully. Come back and give me your reply when you've thought it through. Grandma hopes you can be magnanimous, but she also hopes you can be happy. Mingyue, whatever decision you make, Grandma will support you. Just don't regret it later."

When Ye Mingyue came out of his grandmother's courtyard, his face was solemn.

He didn't even notice his sisters when Ye Wanning and Ye Mingyue saw him. Ye Wanyu wanted to call out to Ye Mingyue, but Ye Wanning and Ye Mingyue shook their heads.

After Ye Mingyue left, Ye Wanning said, "Let your second brother think about the Jiang family's affairs himself. Grandmother is more experienced than us, and she will say what needs to be said. We don't need to persuade her anymore."

"If Second Brother refuses, Sister Jiang will be so pitiful," Ye Wanyu sighed.

"But would forcing my second brother to marry Miss Jiang make him happy?" Ye Wanning thought Jiang Si was a good person. In her previous life, Jiang Si had also developed feelings for her second brother. But this time was different. Their lives had changed. She wasn't a saint and couldn't compromise her family's happiness for the sake of others. "Wanyu, in this life, we don't necessarily have to do what everyone thinks is right. Sometimes being a little selfish is a good thing. Everyone else may not care about our feelings, but we have to care about our own."

Ye Wanyu propped her head up and said she didn't understand, while Ye Wanhua's eyes lit up. She felt that her older sister was different; her older sister in the past would never have said such a thing.

Since things weren't settled, Ye Wanning couldn't go see Jiang Si.

Two days later, Ye Mingyue went to see Old Madam Ye and said that he agreed to the marriage. Only then did Ye Wanning bring gifts to the Qian family.

Jiang Si's feet were blistered and raw. Even though several days had passed, she still couldn't walk. She didn't know that Ye Mingyue had agreed. She felt a little awkward when she saw Ye Wanning and her sister, thinking that her mother had secretly arranged the marriage for her. She was embarrassed to see the Ye sisters now.

Ye Wanyu couldn't hold back any longer and was the first to rush to the bedside, her eyes crinkling into slits with laughter. "Sister Jiang, I'm so happy! From now on, we're family!"

"what?"

"Don't you know?" Ye Wanyu said quickly, "My second brother has agreed. My grandmother has already sent someone to the capital to deliver a message to my eldest brother and sister-in-law. Once they find a matchmaker, they will go to the Jiang family to present the betrothal gifts."

Jiang Si froze for a moment, her face instantly turning red. Ye Wanning tugged at her sister and sat on the edge of the bed. "I was thinking of telling you after things were settled, but my second sister is impatient and can't wait. My second brother is a bit different from ordinary young masters, but he is good at heart. If he agrees to something, he will definitely do it well, otherwise he would never agree even if you beat him to death."

“But before him…” Jiang Si’s eyes reddened.

“The past is the past, and the present is the present. People change.” Ye Wanning patted Jiang Si’s hand to reassure her. “It takes a hundred years of cultivation to share a boat ride and a thousand years to share a pillow. This is the destiny between you and my second brother.”

Jiang Si covered her face and cried. Her mother said that her grandfather wanted to send her to the manor to cultivate herself. She was stunned for a moment, but still agreed. Ye Mingyue had saved her, so there was no reason for her to harm others again.

Just then, Madam Qian arrived, and Jiang Si quickly wiped away her tears.

Madam Qian knew about Jiang Si and Ye Mingyue's affair, and her attitude towards the Ye sisters became even more amiable. "You should come more often. Si'er is all alone in the manor and can't work in the fields. Her life must be too stifling."

Ye Wanyu smiled and said she would, and Ye Wanning also smiled faintly.

Madam Qian sized up Ye Wanning and had to admit that this eldest daughter of the Ye family was truly composed and had the demeanor of a matriarch of a prominent family. Seeing is believing; if her son hadn't married, she would have sent someone to the Ye family to propose marriage.

Madam Qian kept the Ye sisters company for a chat, during which she met with Ye Wanning alone. "Judging by the days, Ruomei has already met Zhou Yu's cousin. Miss Ye, if Ruomei still refuses to give up, what should we do?"

Madam Qian knew her own daughter well; having protected her so well, she might not simply give up on her. Instead, she thought, what if she could change Zhou Yu?

“If one strike fails, another will do,” Ye Wanning said. “Madam knows perfectly well why Zhou Yu wants to marry Miss Qian. In that case, Madam Qian, why not give Zhou Yu a better chance and see how he chooses?”

Madam Qian comes from a prominent family and knows many ladies from distinguished families, so she can find people to help her with this matter.

"You are indeed clever; I know what to do now." For her daughter's sake, Madam Qian disregarded what her husband thought and absolutely could not let her daughter jump into a pit of fire.

"Madam is too kind. Miss Qian has not met many people and is too naive. If Madam administers too strong a drug, it may cause Miss Qian to lose her composure. Madam must be careful to exercise restraint," Ye Wanning reminded her.

“I understand. I’ve done everything I could for this daughter. Consider this a favor I owe you. If you ever need anything in the future and there’s anything I can do to help, just come to me.” Madam Qian patted Ye Wanning’s hand, growing more and more fond of Ye Wanning with each passing moment.

The matter of Qian Ruomei was a secret between Ye Wanning and Madam Qian; Ye Wanning hadn't told anyone.

Time flies. Fearing his younger brother might change his mind, Ye Mingde acted swiftly, preparing the betrothal gifts in three days and immediately hiring a matchmaker to propose marriage to the Jiang family.

Both families had discussed the matter and, seeing the Ye family's generous dowry and their lack of judgment regarding Jiang Si because of the bandit incident, Madam Jiang became increasingly satisfied with the Ye family. Even the sharp-tongued Imperial Censor Jiang privately remarked to Madam Jiang, "Si'er's luck isn't too bad. I observe that the Ye family members are of upright character. Ye Mingyue is a bit too impulsive, but I will personally supervise him from now on. I don't expect him to become extremely wealthy; I just hope he knows how to improve himself."

He has lowered his requirements for his son-in-law.

Madam Jiang smiled and said, "It's their young couple's business. I only care that Si'er is happy. Nothing else matters." She prepared a generous dowry for her daughter, enough to ensure her daughter would live a life of comfort and security for the rest of her days.

The wedding date is set for two months from now, when the weather will be cooler in autumn, making it easier to carry out the ceremony.

After Ye Mingyue got engaged, he returned to the capital, not to study or see the Jiang family, but because he couldn't let go of his business.

The Ye sisters stayed at the estate for a month, and after the hottest time of the year, they were ready to return to the capital.

As soon as they arrived in the capital, they heard an interesting story: Minister Qian had kicked Zhou Yu off his carriage in the bustling city.