My treasure bowl connects the past and present; I've won everything on my journey into exile.

"You mean, is it Marquis Luyang who's coming?" Xu Wuyan's lips curled slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"No." Lin Mo scoffed.

His lips curled into a sarcastic smile.

She wasn't mistaken last night; the Marquis of Luyang's eyes were full of disdain.

Besides, if Marquis Luyang had any regard for his meager teacher-student relationship with Old Master Han, he should have come to visit yesterday.

Without any indication or even a superficial gesture, a smart person should have guessed it long ago.

Xu Wuyan looked at her and chuckled:

"Madam, you have an exceptionally sharp eye."

……

Just as they were talking, the carriage of the Marquis of Luyang arrived.

As soon as the carriage stopped, the Han family members excitedly surrounded it.

Han Qi then pushed Han Yulong towards the carriage.

The movement was so forceful that Han Yulong was almost pushed over.

Han Qi was unaware of this, and was still muttering to himself, telling her to be more enthusiastic and to coax the person.

Han Yulong was about to lose her temper, but she held back, thinking that it was inappropriate to get angry in front of the people from the Marquis of Luyang's residence.

She glared at Han Qi fiercely, then looked expectantly at the carriage.

Now, she would be willing to become a concubine for the second young master, Li Weiyu.

As long as she can escape this misery, as long as she can get rid of all this...

Han Qi, standing to the side, excitedly shouted towards the carriage:

"Lord Luyang, my sister is here. Are you here to deliver betrothal gifts?"

"Lord Luyang, we don't actually need a betrothal gift. The best betrothal gift is simply your help to get us out of exile."

……

As soon as he said this, the Han family members immediately echoed his sentiments excitedly.

Li Weining, who was just about to lift the carriage curtain to get out, had a puzzled look on his face.

What kind of betrothal gifts?

They even called him "Marquis of Luyang" while pointing at his carriage. What's going on?

What nonsense are these people spouting?

Li Weining shook his head, lifted the carriage curtain, stepped down, and immediately frowned:

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

The Han family did not know Marquis Luyang and Li Weiyu, but Han Yulong and her daughter did.

When they saw that the person who got off was a stranger, both of them turned pale.

Han Yulong's body began to sway violently.

But Han Qi couldn't hide the excitement on his face.

He shoved the terrified Han Yulong toward Li Weining, then warmly greeted her:

"You must be the second young master, my future brother-in-law. I am your brother-in-law, Han Qi."

From now on, we're family. I'm so glad to have met you.

After saying that, he glanced smugly in Old Wei's direction.

His future brother-in-law has arrived.

Old Wei, you snobbish jerk, let's see how you dare to be so cocky now.

Meanwhile, Li Weining reached out and disdainfully pushed away the woman who was falling towards him:

"If you're out of your minds, go see a doctor right away, or stop spouting nonsense here."

Who else is part of your family? Who is this "second young master"?

"Get lost, don't try to get on my good side!"

Li Weining's words were like cold water, splashed harshly on the fanatical Han family members.

The Han family members fell silent instantly, exchanging bewildered glances.

"You, you're not from the Marquis of Luyang's residence?" Han Qi's voice trembled.

If not, then...

The thought of Old Wei's whip made Han Qi tremble even more violently.

Seeing him nod, Han Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"If that's the case, then that makes sense."

The person you're looking for, isn't that my sister? She's right here.

After saying that, he pulled Han Yulong, who had just awkwardly straightened up, over to him, a smug look on his face:

"Your lord and second son sent you to deliver a message, didn't they?"

My sister is here. Just say what you need to say.

Li Weining finally realized what was happening.

So, this is something his father and his good brother caused?

And they thought he was sent by his father?

Would his father arrange for his good younger brother to marry an exiled woman?

Li Weining chuckled and looked up at the woman.

He wanted to see for himself what kind of stunning beauty would make his father agree to such a marriage.

Upon seeing this, Li Weining's grin widened even further.

Would you call this a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road?

It turned out to be that same sharp-tongued woman who called me a beggar yesterday!

How blind must his father be to marry such a woman to his good younger brother?

His appearance was quite ordinary.

But in terms of temperament, he is absolutely shrewish and domineering.

Li Weining wanted to laugh.

But because he was trying so hard to hold it in, his face became somewhat distorted.

Great. If this news is true, when it gets back, his good stepmother will definitely be furious, and then there will be more trouble.

That's fun.

Han Qi noticed that he was only staring at his sister without saying a word, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face:

What are you looking at?

"Didn't the Marquis of Luyang send you here to give me some instructions?"

He spoke, gesturing towards Lao Wei.

Old Wei rolled his eyes.

Isn't he just saying that Marquis Luyang sent him to teach him a lesson?

Just say it directly, why give me those knowing looks? Do you think he's blind?

Ah, but was this person really sent by the Marquis of Luyang?

Old Wei had amusement on his face.

cough!

Li Weining cleared his throat. "I'm really sorry, but Marquis Luyang didn't send me."

"He didn't send you here, and you're from the Marquis of Luyang's residence, so what are you doing here?" Han Qi said anxiously.

"Of course, it's about finding someone."

"Looking for someone? Isn't that just looking for my sister?" Han Qi interrupted him angrily.

Li Weining, "..."

People shouldn't be so self-satisfied, okay?

Why did he come here to find his sister?

Does anyone know his sister?

He didn't want to know a woman as sharp-tongued and mean as her.

“If I’m not mistaken, the eldest young master should be here to see me, right?” Lin Mo stepped out from behind the crowd.

Seeing that the Han family members were all staring at her, Lin Mo's lips curled slightly:

"What, do you have any objections?"

"Hmph, how is that possible?" Han Qi said with a look of disdain.

"Why would anyone from the Marquis of Luyang's residence come looking for you?"

"Why is it impossible?" A mischievous glint flashed across Lin Mo's face.

She didn't come out to watch the show; instead, she came out specifically to see their contorted expressions as they were slapped in the face.

People are indeed happy after they do something immoral.

Lin Mo looked at Li Weining, "Young Master, did you come here to see me?"

"Yes." Li Weining nodded.

"I'm here to see Mrs. Xu, is there a problem?"

Seeing the drastic change in the Han family's expressions, Lin Mo's mischievous thoughts arose.

He pointed his hand in Li Weining's direction:

"He is Li Weining, the eldest son of the Marquis of Luyang."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo secretly rejoiced at the drastic change in the expressions of the Han family members.

Look at the way the Han family members' faces contorted after this identity was revealed. So satisfying.

Han Yulong looked up abruptly. Was he the eldest son of the Marquis of Luyang?

The son of the Marquis of Luyang's previous wife?

But she felt like she had seen him somewhere before, that he was so familiar, but she just couldn't remember where.

Han Qi was not giving up. "You are the second young master's elder brother, which is even better."

"Don't you know about my sister's engagement to your brother?"

Li Weining raised an eyebrow. "You're absolutely right. I really didn't know that."

"How could you not know?" Han Qi roared in fury.

"You did it on purpose, you deliberately helped this wicked woman to embarrass us, didn't you?"

"No, you're definitely not from the Marquis of Luyang's household, otherwise how could you not know?"

Li Weining sneered:

"I don't know, I just don't know. Why would I do it on purpose?"

If I weren't a member of the Marquis of Luyang's household, do you think I would dare to display the Marquis of Luyang's household insignia on this carriage?

Furthermore, if you don't believe me, ask the servant who drives the carriage. Does he know anything about the second young master's engagement? It's all just your own talk; I haven't heard of any such thing."

When he saw the servants driving the carriage also shaking their heads, Han Qi looked at Han Yulong with a deathly pale face:

"You're not engaged to the Marquis of Luyang's family?"

Han Yulong's face turned pale; she didn't know how to answer the question.

If someone says they'll take me as a concubine, does that count as an engagement?

Just then, someone on horseback was rapidly approaching them.

When everyone looked up, the other person had already rushed in front of them, stopped the horse, and quickly jumped off.

Upon recognizing who it was, Li Weining raised an eyebrow.

This is his father's confidant. His coming here, could it be that the marriage is really happening?

If it's true...

A hint of schadenfreude flickered in Li Weining's eyes.

The Lu Yang Marquis's mansion will be lively from now on. He doesn't mind at all that his good second brother marries such a woman, as long as it doesn't bring trouble to himself.

When Li Yong dismounted and saw Li Weining, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He nodded to Li Weining, then looked at the crowd and shouted:

"Where are the Han family members? Han Yulong, are you there?"

Han Yulong was unwilling to show herself, but the people next to her pushed her forward:

"She's here."

"You're Han Yulong?" Seeing her nod, Li Yong's eyes flashed with disdain, and he sneered.

"I am acting on the orders of the Marquis to deliver a message to you."

Our Marquis has said that a shameless woman like you, who lost her virginity before marriage, is unworthy to be his concubine. Yesterday's promise to take you as the second young master's concubine is null and void.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

The Han family members stared wide-eyed, while Han Yulong fainted on the spot.

"Xiao Long!"

……

The Han family was instantly thrown into chaos.

Ignoring the chaos at the Han family's side, Li Yong looked at Li Weining, who was watching the spectacle with amusement:

"Young Master, shall we go together?"

Li Weining shook his head, "You go first, I have something to talk to my friend about."

Li Yong nodded, glanced at Lin Mo, and then turned and left.