For the Jiang family, which has always been strict and solemn, two fires broke out in one day, which is a big deal that can make Old Master Jiang furious and hang the housekeeper to ask for punishment.

  However, after hearing the shout of the house slave behind him, Old Master Jiang let go of the stewards collar and looked at the person beside him with great joy: "You have someone hiding in your room?"

  The more excited you are, the happier you will be.

  Jiang Xuanjins face turned a deep shade of purple and red, his hands clenched tightly, almost crushing the agarwood Buddhist beads.

  "He... " He wanted to say: I didnt hide anything. But now that he said it out loud, it wasnt convincing at all.

  He chose silence with a gloomy face.

  Silence is consent! Old Master Jiang was so excited that he stood up with the help of his dragon-head cane and said, "If you have a girl you like, bring her to me and let me take a look. Cant I just let people into the mansion? Whats the point of hiding and concealing? Its all because outsiders dont know whats going on that they spread rumors!"

  Jiang Xuanjin became famous at a young age and held high power, so its reasonable to say that he should have had three wives and four concubines, with beauties piled up. But this person was born with a clear heart and few desires, not to mention three wives and four concubines, but even a maid who served him didnt exist, to the point where outsiders once spread rumors that he might be suffering from some hidden illness or perhaps had a cut sleeve hobby.

  Not to mention outsiders, even Old Master Jiang was worried like this before, and he even lost his appetite for a long time because of it. Now, on the contrary, theres no need to worry, if he can hide the girl in the house, he must be fine!

  Overjoyed, the old man turned his head and ordered the people: "Invite that girl to come over and let me take a look."

  After finishing, he bowed his hands to Bai De again: "Dont mind, my three sons have never brought a girl back home before, so I naturally want to meet her urgently. The marriage between our two families can be discussed at any time."

  Bai Dezhong nodded understandingly: "Congratulations, old master."

  Whats there to congratulate? How did it become him bringing the girl back to the manor? Jiang Xuanjin felt a headache coming on, and looking at Bai Dezhongs expression of watching a good show with no idea what was going on made his headache even worse.

  "Father," he said. "This matter can be discussed in detail later by the son. For now, you should first sit with Bai Yu Shi for a while, and I will go back to Mo Ju to take a look."

  The old man paused for a moment, somewhat displeased: "Cant even let your father take a look?"

  "Youve been in poor health lately, dont take it to heart." Jiang Xuanjin stood up, bowed to Bai Dezhong and him, turned around and left.

  The old man was puzzled, looking at a person alone, what does it have to do with ones body?

  Ink house.

  Jiang Xuanjin stepped through the gate when the fire on the guest house had already gone out. Cheng Xu and Yu Feng were standing in the courtyard, and as soon as they saw him, they knelt down with a "thud" sound.

  "Beheaded and punished!"

  "What about him?" he asked coldly.

  "Unconscious and unresponsive, I had her placed in that guest room over there."

  Jiang Xuanjin turned around without hesitation and walked in the direction that Yufeng pointed, went upstairs, and kicked open the door with one foot.

  The one following behind turned pale with fright, almost dropping the sword scabbard in his hand.

  The master of the house, who has always been upright and self-disciplined, kicked in the door...

  Li Huaiyu lay on the bed, her eyes tightly closed, her lips pale, and a blister from a burn still visible on the back of her hand, looking truly pitiful.

  However, this time he didnt have a bit of sympathy. He walked up and pinched her shoulder: "Either pretend to sleep and get your arm broken or wake up immediately, choose one!"

  The thunderous roar was like a sudden clap of thunder, instantly blasting Huaiyu out of her dream. Opening her eyes, she looked at the person in front of her with great confusion, her mouth pouting and her eyes drooping, looking very wronged as she sat up and reached out to hug his waist.

  "Youre finally back..."

  Her voice was hoarse and her arms were tightly wrapped around him, she rubbed her cheek against his and choked out: "I almost got burned to death!"

  Jiang Xuanjin stiffened at the bedside.

  He had originally come to interrogate her, but with this hug from her, his hands were left hanging awkwardly at his sides, and his anger suddenly dissipated.

  He looked down at her and said with a straight face: "Dont casually hug me."

  "Others are scared, with a lingering fear and an uneasy mind. Whats wrong with hugging you! You little ingrate!" The person in the hug muttered, "Luckily, the wind saved me quickly, otherwise I would have really died in the sea of fire. Now you want to hug me but cant."

  Jiang Xuanjin narrowed his eyes: "Even if youre dead, I still wouldnt want to hold you."

  She looked up at him and pouted, pointing at his chin: "Stubborn!"

  “……”

  He was so angry that he forgot to scold her for a moment, looked down at her half-burned skirt, thought for a moment, and said to Cheng Xu: "Go get a cloak."

  The chin of the empty space "clanged" and fell to the ground.

  He mechanically agreed and went downstairs to the main building to fetch his cloak, walking as if he was a wandering soul. Yu Feng, who was still standing at the bottom of the stairs, hastily said: "What are you doing coming out? If you dont go and stop him, Master is likely to tear those four young ladies apart!"

  He rubbed his chin and gazed into the distance with a vacant expression: "Dont worry, even if Master tears you apart, he wont tear Fourth Young Miss apart."

  "What does it mean?" Yu Feng didnt understand.

  Cheng Xiao patted his shoulder, let out a long sigh, and covered his chin to get the cloak.

  Li Huaiyu hummed and snuggled in Jiang Xuanjins arms, refusing to get up.

  "Thats what happened. I just wanted to light some incense and take a nap, who knew the house would suddenly catch fire halfway through my sleep? Cant even burn myself properly?"

  She reached out and twirled his hanging black hair around her fingers, her eyes shining with tears.

  Jiang Xuanjin said irritably: "Youd better be burned to death, do you know whats going on outside now?"

  "Huh?" Huai Yu looked very innocent, "Whats going on?"

  "...youre in my yard and so many people saw you, what nonsense are you talking about!"

  Her eyes rolled around in a circle, and she exclaimed "Oh no!" with great dismay: "In that case, can I still marry Young Master Jiang?"

  Jiang Xuanjin suddenly stood up, almost knocking her over.

  "Ahh! Help me, Im going to fall!" Li Huaiyu wailed, clinging tightly to his belt.

  With a scowl, he lifted her up by the back of her collar and put her back on the bed. Jiang Xuanjin rubbed his temples and said in a low voice, "A destined calamity."

  How did he end up with such a rascal?

  "Can your leg still walk?"

  "Holding the jade and stroking her chin, she smiled slyly: It depends on the situation. If you want to drive me away, I wont be able to move. But if you want to accompany me out to admire the flowers, then Ill go."

  Still admiring the flowers, Jiang Xuanjin gave her a white eye: "If you dont leave now, youll definitely be caught by your father and interrogated thoroughly."

  As soon as she heard this, Huaiyu became excited and grabbed his arm, asking: "Does your father know that you have me hidden in your room? Is he especially angry? Does he think Im a fox spirit who bewitches peoples hearts?"

  Saying that, she lifted her hips and twisted her non-existent tail: "Let him come over on horseback! This thousand-year-old fox spirit can still be afraid of a mere mortal?"

  Jiang Xuanjin stared at her like an idiot: "Its not what you think."

  "Huh? What else could it be? Huai Yu was puzzled and just about to ask again when Cheng Xū entered."

  "Master, Fourth Miss." Besides his cloak, he was also holding a tray and walked over to hand it to her with a helpless expression.

  "This was sent by the old master, saying that young lady was frightened and should drink a cup of soothing tea to calm down."

  "What? Huai Yu looked at Cha in confusion, then back at Cheng Xu: "What does that mean?"

  She took over the teacup, opened it and sniffed it, furrowing her brow: "Is it poisonous?"

  Jiang Xuanjin snatched the teacup from her hand and put it aside, then got up to look out of the window.

  As expected, many slaves from the mansion were wandering around Mojus residence, seemingly unintentionally, but actually blocking the gate, and anyone who came out would be scrutinized.

  "Is your old master going to see me or not?" Yu Hua was still muttering to Cheng Xū.

  He sighed and said in a low voice: "I know youre a girl, the old man is happy now. But... if he knew your identity, it might not be the case."

  Bai Sis younger sister, Jiang Yans nominal fiancée, was found in the princes courtyard, what would people gossip about?

  Hua Yu listened with a calm expression on her face, but her bright eyes darted back and forth, looking particularly sly.

  "Dont get any wrong ideas." Jiang Xuanjin spoke in a cold voice, "Even if you go out now and loudly claim to be Bai Sis younger sister, you still wont pass my gate."

  Be careful of being exposed, with a guilty conscience, he dryly laughed twice: "I didnt think that."

  "Theres no best." Closing the window, Jiang Xuanjin turned back to her, "You cant leave this yard for now, just stay put honestly."

  Flat mouth, holding a jade and hugging a quilt, looking at him: "In my opinion, we might as well break the jar and make a clean sweep. Take this opportunity, you marry me, and well both be happy."

  Who else is a broken pot like her? Jiang Xuanjins face turned dark: "Youre dreaming!"

  Always this sentence, cant you change a word? Hua Yu looked at him with disdain, just wanting to tease him for another two sentences, when suddenly a tense shout came from downstairs.

  "Second Master, wait!"

  Jiang Shen stood under the guest house with a gentle smile, looking at Yu Feng and saying: "Dont be in a hurry, I wont force my way in. I just want to ask if Third Brother is upstairs."

  "Master is upstairs... entertaining guests. Perhaps hes too busy to see the two young masters. If you have any urgent matters, I can relay them for you."

  "Oh?" Jiang Shen heard this and wanted to head upstairs even more, "Just now I heard someone say that San Ges room was hiding a girl. Since Ive been searching everywhere for Bai Sis younger sister but couldnt find her, why not take the opportunity to take a look on behalf of Master."

  The old man shook his head: "It cant be used."

  "Whats wrong with you?" Jiang Shen looked at him curiously, "Youre usually steady and calm, but today youre just like your master, being weird and unreasonable."

  The master stood stiffly, unsure of what to do.

  "Whats going on?" The rider upstairs, Cheng Xū, also panicked, "The second young master has arrived!"

  He wanted to go upstairs, and Yu Feng had no reason to stop him. Jiang Xuanjins face looked very bad, he swept a glance around the room, and found that there was almost nowhere for the scoundrel on the bed to hide.

  "Its all over!" Li Huaiyu said with a mixture of excitement and worry in a low voice, "This time its really going to be a complete mess!"

  His eyes glared at her gloomily, Jiang Xuanjin gritted his teeth and said: "You really arent nervous at all!"

  "Whats there for me to be nervous about?" She said with a smile, "Being able to get involved with Master Ziyang is a pure gain."

  His eyebrows furrowed tightly, Jiang Xuanjin was indeed somewhat angry: "In your eyes, clinging to me is more important than your own reputation?"

  "No." Hua Yu shook her head, gazing at him with sparkling eyes, and patted his hand, saying "I should say that in my eyes, you are more important than anything else."

  With a slight pause, Jiang Xuanjin clenched his fists: "Nonsense!"

  Jiang Sheng had already started walking upstairs, the sound of footsteps on the stairs made his heart tense. He even quickly thought about how to make his second brother believe that he had nothing to do with this woman.

  "Hey." The person beside him called out to him, "Are you really that unwilling for me to be seen by your second brother?"

  "Nature."

  She was supposed to marry Jiang Yan, but now shes been seen by Jiang Shen. Even if Jiang Shen doesnt recognize her, he will eventually find out after they get married. By then, itll be a mess and impossible to explain clearly. He and Yaner might even develop misunderstandings because of this.

  His heart was racing with anxiety, and Jiang Xuanjins entire body was filled with chaotic energy.

  In a moment, Jiang Shen had already reached the door and gently knocked: "Third Brother?"

  His throat tightened, Jiang Xuanjin resignedly lowered his eyes and decided to let Cheng Xiao go open the door.

  However, just as his mouth opened, a hand suddenly stretched out from beside him, grabbed his collar and pulled it down.

  Jiang Xuanjin was suddenly pulled down and his head lowered, his lips touching something soft, "smack" him once.

  "You dont want him to see me, then I wont let him see." A pair of almond eyes smiled into curved crescent moons, Li Huaiyu contentedly loosened his collar and pinched a small fist lightly on his chest.

  He quickly turned around, dragging his injured right foot, and rushed to the window in three strides. With a single hand supporting the windowsill, he leaped out, his dark cloak fluttering in the wind, his entire figure elegantly jumping out of the window.

  Jiang Xuanjins pupils suddenly constricted.

  As far as the eye can see, there is a carved wooden window. She flashes down from the window like a migratory bird that has been shot. A corner of her cloak remains, drawing out a wave in the wind, and then quickly disappears.

  He actually jumped down from the attic!

  He took a deep breath of cool air, turned pale and walked to the window, looking down hastily!

  The brick floor was empty and desolate, with no one in sight.

  His heart, which had just been punched, seemed to have reacted only now. The thing in his chest cavity was jumping violently, shaking his breathing.

  "Third brother? Im coming in." Outside, Jiang Shen waited for half a day without hearing any sound and carefully pushed open the door.

  "Huh? Why are there just the two of you?" He scanned the room with a puzzled expression and asked, "Isnt there also a girl?"

  Turning back to look at him, Jiang Xuanjin opened his mouth, only to find that he couldnt say a word.

  "Whats wrong?" Jiang Shen walked up to him, "What happened?"

  He came back to his senses and glanced at his master, then cupped his hands in a salute and replied on his behalf: "Second Master, my master is fine, its just that there were many things to attend to today and hes exhausted."

  He had never seen his third brother look like this, as if he had been frightened by something. His face was white as paper. Jiang Shen didnt plan to bother him anymore and instructed with concern: "If youre tired, take a rest, theres no need to always push yourself."

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded very slightly.

  He took another look around and confirmed that there really werent any girls, Jiang Shen was quite disappointed, muttered a couple of sentences and then left with his people.

  As soon as he came out of the ink house, Jiang Xuanjin quickly got up and went downstairs, stepped over the wooden steps, turned around the front yard, and rushed to the eaves under the attic at the back.

  Li Huaiyu was leaning against the pillar under the eaves of the house, hugging her right foot and grimacing.

  Hearing footsteps, she turned her head and smiled brightly at him: "Hows that? He didnt see me, did he?"

  He stopped in front of her and looked down at her, remaining silent for a while before saying, "Youre really crazy!"

  "Haha!" Yuyu laughed loudly, "Im not crazy, this attic is cleverly built, theres an eave above, I can climb up and jump down without getting hurt."

  Smiling and smiling, he glanced at him with a sneer: "Are you scared?"

  With a calm face and without making a sound, Jiang Xuanjin stretched out his hand and picked her up.

  "Oh, youre being so proactive this time?" She smiled and hooked her neck around his, her almond-shaped eyes blinking, "But are you pitying me?"

  "Shut up."

  "Not even a kind word would he say, what a petty person!"

  Jiang Xuanjin felt that he hadnt been driven to death by her was truly a blessing. Fortunately, he didnt scold her, which already showed his good temper!

  He went back upstairs, sat on her bed with a straight face, and unwrapped the white cloth from her ankle to take a look.

  The originally slender ankle has swollen up like a steamed bun.

  "Take advantage of the opportunity," he said, "go and invite the doctor."

  "Never mind, dont bother." Huaiyu took out the ointment that Qi Jin had left for her earlier, "I can handle it myself."

  As she spoke, she lifted her skirt and pulled up her stockings, revealing a section of white tender little legs.

  Smooth lines, with a hint of luster, skin that should be wrapped in layers of fabric, was instead revealed so boldly by her!

  Jiang Xuanjins face sank, and he subconsciously shifted to block her path, his eyes glaring at Cheng Xiao who was still standing beside him.

  Cheng Xiao was also stunned by this move, momentarily forgetting to look away. When he realized his masters gaze was on him, he tensed up and hastily retreated, turned around, went out, and closed the door in one swift motion.

  Watching the door close, Jiang Xuanjin still felt a bad taste in his heart and reached out to pull down the skirt for this shameless person.

  However, he didnt turn his head back, and with one stretch of his hand, he didnt grab the skirt, but instead touched a piece of fine fabric as smooth as sheeps fat.

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, slowly turning his head. Wherever his gaze fell, he saw that his hand was grasping the small leg of the person on the bed, his slender fingers touching her skin, warm and smooth.

  The room was very quiet, so quiet that he could clearly hear his and her breathing sounds intertwined together, the air was a bit thin.

  His eyes suddenly dimmed.

  Li Huaiyu blinked her eyes and was also caught off guard by the sudden situation, it took her a while to react: "Ouch!"

  "…!" Jiang Xuanjin suddenly came to his senses, withdrew his hand and awkwardly turned away, "Youre going to get yourself killed! You dare to lift your skirt in front of others, if you dont get yourself killed, White De will beat you to death sooner or later!"

  Noticing the anger in his words, Huai Yu shrank her neck and said pitifully: "When someone wants to apply medicine, they naturally have to lift their skirt."

  "Lets wait until he leaves before we start!"

  Flat mouth, with a jade-like complexion, reluctantly acknowledged: "From now on, Ill do as you say."

  Upon hearing these clever words, Jiang Xuanjin finally relaxed his eyebrows. His gaze swept over her clumsy bandaged hands, and he sighed inwardly, patted her hand open, took the white cloth, and wrapped it around her in a circle.

  Hua Yu was taken aback and looked up at him in surprise.

  Whats wrong with you? Are you out of your mind?

  Noticing her strange gaze, Jiang Xuanjins ears turned slightly red and he said coldly, "Do you want me to tie a knot on your eyes too?"

  "Its all right!" said Huaiyu politely with a slight bow, "I still want to keep my eyes on you."

  "This guy is really formidable when it comes to talking about this kind of thing, hes completely no match."

  Dont be ridiculous, Jiang Xuanjin glanced at the windowsill not far away and frowned slightly.

  "Dont jump next time," he said. "Theres always another way out."

  Hua Yu couldnt help but smile: "You really do care about me! Alright, alright, I wont dance anymore. But... in this situation, how do you plan to resolve it?"

  She seemed unable to leave, and staying here all the time was not a solution. When the second son of the Jiang family came, she could still hide, but what if that old man came?

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his head in thought, looking a bit embarrassed as well.

  The most contradictory thing at the moment is that she bears the title of "Jiang Yans unmarried wife". Although Yaner has always been unwilling to admit it, in other peoples eyes, the name and status are already settled. He suddenly brought someone into the courtyard, which is unreasonable both emotionally and logically.

  After thinking for a long time, Jiang Xuanjin stood up.

  "Good rest," he said, "Ill go to the front yard for a while."

  "Good." Huai Yu cleverly responded and saw him out with her eyes.

  As soon as the door closed, she hopped down from the windowsill at the back of her head and looked towards the direction of the washing sink.

  Just now was such a good opportunity, but I dont know if it will come to fruition or not.

  Jiang Xuanjin walked past the teahouse and happened to meet Jiang Yan who had just finished his tea.

  "Uncle!" Jiang Yan came over with a bitter face and bowed to him, "Uncle, save me!"

  He stopped in his tracks and Jiang Xuanjin looked at him: "What?"

  "Look over there." Nu pointed to the person standing not far away, Jiang Yan was somewhat annoyed. "This white second young lady is quite overbearing, she must follow me and even serve tea to my elders for me."

  Following his gaze, Jiang Xuanjin said, "Others are helping you, isnt that good?"

  "Dont laugh at me!" Jiang Yan shook his head, "I clearly know that this is someone Grandfather forced on me, how could I possibly think its good?"

  Jiang Yan has no other problem, hes just a bit arrogant and doesnt like others to interfere with his affairs or make decisions for him. The Jiang family elders have already touched his reverse scales, but they cant do anything about it due to their seniority. If Bai Er comes again to provoke him, he will clearly not give face anymore.

  A glint of light flashed in his eyes, Jiang Xuanjin rubbed the Buddhist beads and thought for a moment, then turned to ask him: "Earlier, I promised you Bai Sijie, but you didnt want her. Now, Ill exchange her for Bai Erjie, but you still dont want her. Is it that you still dont want to get married?"

  Jiang Yan hesitated for a moment, thinking carefully. If the one in the garden today was really Bai Sis younger sister, he could barely accept it. But if it were Er Xiao Jie... He shook his head repeatedly: "Younger uncle is older than me and hasnt married yet, theres no need for nephew to be in a hurry."

  "Youre not in a hurry, but your father and grandfather are." Jiang Xuanjin said, "Its not easy to persuade them to cancel the marriage, let alone really regret it, hurting the relationship between the two families of Jiang and Bai."

  He made a bow with a red face, Jiang Yan made an effort to him: "So I want to ask my uncle for help, you must have a way!"

  Jiang Xuanjin fell silent, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking rather embarrassed.

  What is the ultimate state of deceiving people? That is to let others ask you to deceive them. He already had a plan in his heart, but with Jiang Yans temperament, he didnt sell himself cheaply and instead wasnt easily bought over.

  As expected, seeing him speechless, Jiang Yan hastily bowed to him and spoke kindly: "Young uncle has always been the most fond of me, cant just watch me die!"

  Heaving a sigh, Jiang Xuanjin said: "There is a way, but have you thought it through? Are you really unwilling to get married?"

  Jiang Yan hesitated for a moment, then looked at the distant Bai Xueji who was staring at him, shivered and nodded firmly: "Ive thought it through, I refuse!"

  Its still early for him, hes still young after all, isnt he?

  "Alright." Jiang Xuanjin nodded and rarely showed a smile, "Ill show you the way."

  Jiang Yans eyes lit up as he asked, "What is Ming Road?"

  He pointed to the direction of the gate with a profound meaning and said, "This is the way."

  Dazed for a moment, after realizing what Xiao Shu meant, Jiang Yan took in a breath of cold air and stared wide-eyed.

  In the tea house.

  Mr. Jiang and Bai Dezhong were still waiting to see Miss White Fourth, but Jiang Shen came back and said that he couldnt find the person.

  "Has the person arrived?" The old man was puzzled.

  Jiang Chong was also somewhat puzzled: "Looking at the post, it indeed says Bai Shi Zhu Ji, but whether or not its really her... his son had never seen Bai Sisi before and couldnt confirm."

  Bai De pinched his mustache and said, "As for the Fourth Girls appearance, I naturally know it best. If she were as dignified and elegant as General Shang described, then most likely someone had impersonated the Fourth Girl."

  Old Master Jiang fell silent, somewhat embarrassed, and just as he looked up, he saw Jiang Xuanjin walking in from the doorway.

  "How is Mo Jus head?" he asked in a hurry.

  "Its nothing serious, just half of the house was burned and some small things were damaged." Jiang Xuanjin replied, "The fire has been extinguished."

  "Ah..." Old Man Jiang wanted to ask, what about that young lady? Wont you bring her over to take a look?

  "But lets continue discussing the urgent matter at hand."

  Its getting late, and Bai Dechong and his daughter are still rushing back to the mansion. Naturally, they have to discuss the marriage first. Jiang Lao Taigong composed himself and exchanged a glance with Bai Dechong before they took turns speaking.

  "Fourth Miss Bai couldnt find anyone, even if she did, it would still be Second Miss and Yaner who are suitable for each other. Looking at Second Miss busy helping Yaner today, shes indeed virtuous and proper."

  "The daughter-in-law of the Jiang family is not someone who can be easily replaced, after all, Zhuji is still immature in handling things compared to Xuanji."

  "Moreover, if Jiang Qishi were still alive, she would definitely care about her son and choose the most suitable daughter-in-law. Both mothers have passed away for many years, even if Bai Sisi were to marry in, Jiang Qishi wouldnt be able to take care of her, and Bai Fengshi wouldnt gain anything either, so why insist on not changing?"

  Xuanjis eight characters are also compatible with Young Master Xiao, and the fortune teller in the temple said she is a prosperous husband.

  The two of them chattered on and on, but Jiang Xuanjin didnt react.

  Old Master Jiang sighed: "As your father, I also know that you are a child who values promises. Its difficult for you to compromise, so just pretend you dont know about this matter and let us handle everything."

  Since things have been said to this extent, Jiang Xuanjin didnt plan on arguing anymore. He just looked at Bai De and asked: "The Fourth Miss of your esteemed household is truly unbearable?"

  Bai Dezhong was taken aback, sighed and said: "Its my fault for neglecting her upbringing. After her second sister gets married, I will personally teach her etiquette and find a good family for her."

  He nodded and said, "Then its settled. Let someone choose a good day for the wedding."

  He actually agreed? Bai Dezhong was overjoyed, and the old master was also very pleased. He nodded at him and said: "The day has been chosen by your father, May 21st is a great auspicious day, today its settled, tomorrow is just right for sending the betrothal gifts."

  "Good." Jiang Xuanjin responded with a single word.

  The stone in Bái Dés heart was finally loosened, and after exchanging a few more pleasantries with the Jiāng family, he called for Bái Xuě Jī to come and bid farewell, then got into his carriage and returned to the mansion.

  "Third brother, how did you suddenly change your mind?" Jiang Shen stood beside Jiang Xuanjin and asked curiously.

  "Lets just obey Fathers orders."

  "Its a comfort to be a father." Old Master Jiang said with a smile, "Since youre so willing to listen to your fathers words, why not bring that girl from your house for me to take a look?"

  He bowed to him in the morning, and Jiang Xuanjin shook his head: "Tomorrow."

  Why tomorrow? Todays timing is still early, right? Everyone was somewhat puzzled.

  Jiang Shen smiled meaningfully and leaned in close, saying in a low voice: "Could it be that you still havent gotten your hands on the girl? Dont worry, Second Brother can teach you!"

  "Thank you, Second Brother." Jiang Xuanjin said expressionlessly, "No need."

  He didnt worry until he got it in his hands.

  Things seemed to have been resolved halfway, he let out a slight sigh of relief and was about to take a sip of tea when he heard Cheng Xiaos soft voice behind him: "Master, something has gone wrong."

  Whats going on again? Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow and almost subconsciously said in a low voice, "Why is she so restless?"

  "Its not that, something happened with the inkstone."

  The inkstone pool, where he locked up his green silk.

  His face changed, Jiang Xuanjin stood up and bowed to the old man before hastily retreating with Cheng Xu.

  Qīng Sī is a very important person, and there are many things that need to be obtained from her mouth. If she were to be snatched away, it would likely be either silencing or disappearing into the rivers and lakes, which would be troublesome.

  However, when he rushed into the bamboo house, he saw Qing Si who was still locked in chains at a glance.

  "Master, forgive me!" A dark guard kneeling beside him said, "The intruders had planned ahead of time and took advantage of our rescue efforts to sneak in and kidnap someone. We didnt have enough manpower, although we managed to save the prisoner, but the thieves escaped unscathed."

  The man was still there, so Jiang Xuanjin let out a sigh of relief and glanced at the messy signs of fighting in the bamboo house, frowning: "Who is so bold?"

  "My humble servant has already sent someone to chase after him, and as soon as there is news, I will report back to Your Excellency."

  Cant stay in the mansion, where can you chase after leaving? Jiang Xuanjin frowned, staring at the woman with shackles all over her body and a cold gaze not far away, with suspicion in his eyes.

  Isnt it too coincidental that the fire just happened at the guest house?

  "You will get whats coming to you sooner or later." Qing Si raised her eyes to look at him, her long hair scattered and stained with blood clots on her face, looking eerie and terrifying.

  "Revenge?" Regaining his composure, Jiang Xuanjin sneered, "This word is more suitable for your deceased master."

  Upon hearing this, Qing Sis eyes became even more fierce, she struggled to get up and suddenly pounced on him!

  The bloody smell assailed his nostrils, those dirty hands stopped an inch away from Jiang Xuanjin, restrained by the shackles, unable to move any closer.

  With a reluctant curl of her fingers, Qing Si angrily exclaimed: "You beast!"

  Jiang Xuanjin stood still, calmly rotating his Buddhist beads as he said: "Only those who eradicate human nature are beasts. I am acting on behalf of Heaven to punish the evil and bring peace to the good. What do these two words mean?"

  Replace the heavens and walk the path? Qing Si exerted herself and spat out a mouthful of blood foam, the bright red color splashing onto his cyan-colored sleeve, staining it with tiny dots.

  "Youre just a tool for the petty people, thinking youve done something right?" Her eyes were like knives, piercing through her hair, fiercely staring at him, "One day youll regret it, you killed the most innocent person in Northern Wei!"

  Danyang shouldnt die yet? Jiang Xuanye shook his head: "Your words are too absurd."

  Everyone in the world knows that the most hateful person of Northern Wei is Princess Danyang, where does this "should not die" come from?

  "Absurd?" Qing Si gritted her teeth and said, "Just go ask Lord Han Xiao, ask him why he insists on supporting the Crown Princess despite what others say, and youll understand whos absurd!"

  Pausing for a moment, Jiang Xuanjin said: "Speak more clearly."

  Qing Si sneered: "Do you still need me to spell it out for you? You have the means to frame the princess, but no means to uncover the truth?"

  The truth? Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes, he only knew that Danyang had killed his own uncle with sinister means, tortured to death the loyal officials of the previous emperor, and even caused the tragic death of Sima Xu, the three-time prime minister, in the palace. He was also manipulating power and putting the people in a precarious situation - all these were the truth.

  With these truths revealed, Danyangs death will not be in vain.

  He collected his thoughts and coldly gazed at the maid in front of him, who was acting crazily. He waved his sleeve and ordered the person beside him: "Keep a close eye on her, dont let anyone approach her again."

  "Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

  Jiang Xuanjin returned to the guest house, standing at the door for a while, until his palm was sore from clutching the Buddhist beads before he came back to himself and pushed open the door.

  "Back already?" The people in the house looked at him with curiosity all over their faces. "Where did you go, your face looks so terrible?"

  Her amber-colored eyes were crystal clear, without a hint of guilt or nervousness.

  Looking at her, Jiang Xuanjin said in a low voice: "Nothing big, there are thieves who took advantage of the fire at the guest house just now and want to steal things from my courtyard."

  "What?!" Hua Yu glared, "Stealing in your own courtyard? Youre quite bold! What did you lose? Is it very valuable?"

  He shook his head: "The thief did not succeed."

  Holding back her jade pendant, she clapped her hands and laughed: "Thats great! It really makes one steal things from under your nose, where can Ziyang Jun put his face?"

  Her attitude was calm and her words were fluent, her eyes looking at him without evasion or shyness. Jiang Xuanjin thought that he might be overthinking things. Even if the fire at the guesthouse had given someone an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, she had already said it wasnt intentional. Moreover, she and Qing Si Ba Ganzi were not connected in any way, so there was no need for her to do something that would only bring trouble without any benefit.

  He felt relieved and said, "I just went to the front yard, they have already settled the marriage between Yaner and Bai Ers younger sister."

  "Ah?" Huai Yus face fell, and with a wronged expression, she reached out to grab his sleeve. "Didnt you promise to help me get the marriage back on track? Youre not keeping your word!"

  His temples throbbed with rage as Jiang Xuanjin gritted his teeth and said, "If you hadnt insisted on coming to my courtyard, things wouldnt have ended up like this!"

  Originally, if she didnt make trouble and was obedient, he could have gone all out to fight for her. But how can he fight now? Fight for the title of "Young Mistress of the Future" for her, only to be caught by the old master hiding in his room again? The two must end up in the same boat!

  The person in front of him blinked and suddenly looked enlightened: "Oh yeah, it was me who actively asked to come here."

  "After some thought, she looked at him with a sorrowful expression: Why didnt you stop me? I was so easily persuaded by you?"

  Jiang Xueming: "......"

  "Oh no, oh no!" She was picked up and held to the windowsill, Cui Yu let out two terrified cries as she grabbed onto the windowsill, pitifully saying, "I was just joking, dont be so excited! My mistake! Its all my fault! Dont throw me!"

  Jiang Xuanjin was so angry, every time he met this scourge, he would be infuriated to the point of almost dying, and he wished he could throw her down and smash her into a meat pie, then the world would be clean!

  Feeling the murderous aura on him, Li Huaiyu immediately wrapped herself around him like an octopus, her hands clasped together, refusing to let go: "You cant treat me like this!"

  "Give me a reason." He narrowed his eyes slightly.

  Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Hua Yuezhus eyes rolled around in circles: "Youll pay with your life!"

  This reason was very serious and persuasive. Jiang Xuanjin hummed softly, finally calming down, and threw her back onto the bed.

  Rolling over with a quilt, Huai Yu said in a wronged tone: "Youre so fierce, you wont be able to marry a daughter-in-law in the future!"

  "Its none of your business." He turned around and said while walking away: "Stay here for a day, honestly."

  "Whats going on?! White Manor, what are they going to do?!"

  He halted in his tracks, Jiang Xuanjin stopped at the door, his hand clenched into a fist, looking quite annoyed: "I will give them an explanation."

  A young woman with a yellow flower in her hair, who doesnt return home at night from his courtyard, how can this be explained? Huai Yu stroked her chin and narrowed her eyes, thinking very seriously.

  Jiang Xuanjin stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him.

  As soon as the door closed, Li Huaiyu instantly retracted his careless expression and furrowed his brow with a sigh.

  Its not as easy to save Qing Si as she thought, finding the place and having the opportunity, but still cant get her out. Just now, grabbing Jiang Xuanjins sleeve, she saw fresh bloodstains on his shoulder. Jiang Xuanjin was not injured, so most of that blood must be Qing Sis. That girl was caught by Jiang Xuanjin, who knows how much suffering she endured.

  My heart feels stifled and uncomfortable, Huai Yu is very worried, worried that her face is all scrunched up.

  "Little sister?" Just thinking about it, Ling Xius voice sounded from outside the door.

  She was taken aback and looked at her pushing the door open, somewhat unexpectedly: "How did you end up coming over?"

  Lingxius eyes were filled with a worried expression, she walked up to her and forced a smile: "Just now, the person beside Master Ziyang came to find me and said that I should come over to serve you."

  When entering Jiang Fu, Ling Xiu was already waiting with Zhao Cai on the carriage outside the door. Jiang Xuanjin was considerate and even called over her maid.

  Patting the bed strings, she asked her to sit down. Huai Yu examined her spiritual appearance and curiously asked: "Whats wrong?"

  Ling Xiu hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice: "When I was on the carriage, I happened to meet Master and Second Young Miss leaving the Jiang residence. I heard them say a few words. The meaning of those words is... the Jiang family is preparing to send betrothal gifts for Second Young Miss."

  Jiang Xuanjin had mentioned this before, and Li Huaiyu was not surprised. He patted her back comfortingly and said, "The old man lost his horse, but who knows if its not a blessing in disguise."

  There was a previous incident where the young lady from her own family went out of the house in the middle of the night to look for clothes and jewelry. Lingxiu wasnt as obsessed with this marriage matter anymore, but couldnt help feeling some regret: "The young master of the Jiang family is such a good husband, its hard to find another one like him elsewhere."

  "Its okay, its okay." Huaiyu comforted, "Every place has its own beautiful scenery."

  "......" Lingxiu looked at her with a mixture of laughter and tears, "Young lady, its your husband who has passed away, not the husband of a slave!"

  "Oh, really?" She waved her hand indifferently, "Its all the same."

  Also very open-minded! Lingxiu couldnt help but laugh, shaking her head with a smile, and soon felt relieved.

  Its good if you can let go, maybe someday youll meet someone even better.

  Huai Yu half-truly and half-falsely explained to her why she was in Prince Zi Yangs courtyard, Ling Xiu found it unbelievable, and also sighed that her own younger sister was indeed destined for a tumultuous life, getting hurt again despite being fine.

  Before long, it was time for dinner. Huaiyu asked Lingxiu to call Chengxu over, originally intending to instruct him to bring more meat dishes, but when Chengxu arrived, he brought Jiang Xuanjin along with the dinner.

  A table full of exquisite dishes and a handsome and extraordinary Zi Yang Jun by the table, left her staring in amazement.

  "Are you thinking of me?" Hua Yu looked at him with wide eyes, "Even dinner has to be eaten together with me?"

  "No." Jiang Xuanjin said in a light tone, "I am doing this so as not to be disturbed before finishing dinner."

  What does this mean? Wai Yu didnt understand, who would come to disturb him while he was eating?

  This idea came up halfway through dinner.

  "Is Third Brother in?" Someone at the door came in and asked loudly, then followed Yufeng to the main building to wait.

  Hua Yu had heard the sound, but the person beside her seemed to have not heard it at all. He slowly and calmly finished eating what was in his bowl, then wiped his hands with a handkerchief before standing up and walking out.

  Curiously watching his back, Huai Yu didnt say a word, took the crutch beside him and followed.

  She took advantage of the situation and didnt stop, even letting Lingxiu watch her for a while.

  Jiang Chong sat anxiously in the main hall, and as soon as Jiang Xuanjin entered, he stood up to greet him: "Third brother, have you seen Yaner?"

  Jiang Xuanjins face was inexplicable: "Yaner? I did see her in the front yard this afternoon."

  "What did he say?"

  "After some thought, Jiang Xuanjin said: He told me to save his life, saying that Bai Erjie was too overbearing."

  As soon as he heard this, Jiang Chongs face turned green and he let out a long sigh: "This child has been spoiled by me and is very willful. The marriage arranged by his father, how can he have any say in it? Hes not satisfied with just one thing, and yet he still ran away from home!"

  "Run away from home?" Jiang Xuanjin paused for a moment and asked with his eyes downcast, "When did this happen?"

  "I dont know either." Jiang Chong shook his head. "At dinner time, he couldnt be found anywhere, I searched everywhere and finally found this letter in his room, take a look."

  Taking over the letter, Jiang Xuanjin looked at it for a moment and put it away, saying: "He can only go to a few places on both sides, send someone to find him first."

  "Ive already sent someone to look for him, but now Im hesitant and dont know whether or not to tell Father." Jiang Chong was in a dilemma. "If we let the old man know, hell definitely lose sleep, but if by tomorrow morning we still cant find anyone, the old man will also find out, and at that time hell inevitably blame me for deceiving him."

  "This is a bit difficult, Jiang Xuan thought for a moment and said in a low voice: Lets look for it first, if we still cant find it by dawn tomorrow, lets pretend to have just discovered the letter and report it to Father."

  Li Huaiyu, who was eavesdropping at the corner of the wall, heard this and rolled her eyes, whispering to Cheng Xu behind her: "Your master has been spoiled by me, hes even learning how to tell lies!"

  He secretly pinched the tip of his nose, not making a sound. His master was not only teaching others to lie, but also lying himself now? Fortunately, the eldest young master was straightforward and didnt suspect anything at all.

  Near ink is black, ancient sayings are all reasonable!

  Jiang Xuanjins face was calm as he sent Jiang Chong away, and when he turned his head, he saw Li Huaiyu hobbling out of the corner with a crutch.

  "Hehehe." She smiled at him with a hint of teasing.

  Jiang Xuanjin opened his eyes: "What?"

  "Youre so cute, I havent even done anything yet." Huai Yu stroked his chin with a sly smile and said, "I want to trick you back home and hide you away."

  "Nonsense!" Jiang Xuanjin waved his sleeve in annoyance and turned back into the main building.

  Huai Yu gazed at his back and sighed to Cheng Xiao, "Your master is great in every way, but hes really lacking in vocabulary. He only knows how to say nonsense, impudent, absurd and shut up. Cant he think of anything else?"

  Smiling wryly, he bowed his hands and paid respects: "Fourth Young Miss is too formidable."

  "Its too much of an honor." Without showing any modesty, Li Huaiyu yawned and said, "Ill also go back to rest. Tomorrow seems like it will be a good show."

  Bai Xuan had finally gotten her hands on the marriage, but before it could even warm up, the groom had run away. If Jiang Yan couldnt be found by tomorrow, it would truly be a huge joke.

  Jiang Chong also understood this truth, in order to prevent Jiang Yan from being blamed by the old master, he sent many people, even startling the Kyoto government office, almost turning the entire Kyoto upside down.

  However, Jiang Yan seemed to have evaporated into thin air, and was never seen again.

  At dawn, Jiang Chong knelt down in front of Old Master Jiangs door.

  The Jiang government was another stormy morning.

  Li Huaiyu woke up with a yawn and saw Jiang Xuanjin sitting at the desk in her room, looking at her with a hint of impatience, saying softly: "Get dressed, have some food."

  She smiled and stretched out her hand to him: "Im all wrapped up in the quilt, I need Prince Zi Yang to hold me before I can get up!"

  The voice is soft and sticky, with a unclear nasal tone, hoarse and lazy.

  If it were someone else, they would have been teased to the point of being tongue-tied. However, Jiang Xuanjin was completely unaffected and coldly said, "If you continue to waste words, then dont bother having breakfast."

  As soon as she heard this, Huaiyu sprang up with a big movement, but unfortunately pulled her injured foot. She cried out in pain, covering her ankle and wailing for a while before reluctantly putting on her shoes and getting out of bed.

  The maid, Lingxiu, hastily pulled down the curtain in the partition and led her to change behind the screen. The clothes she wore yesterday were ruined by fire, fortunately, Ziyang Jun was considerate and brought a new set over, the fabric and pattern were not bad, today she could also hold up appearances.

  She dressed more properly, washed and tidied up a bit, and Li Huaiyu was once again dignified and elegant. She leaned on her cane and sat down beside Jiang Xuanjin, took up her chopsticks and looked at him saying: "I thought about it all night yesterday, and I still feel that Young Master Jiangs sudden departure from home has something to do with you."

  Jiang Xuanjin picked up his chopsticks, took a small bite of food and chewed slowly, ignoring her.

  "Look at how anxious General Jiang Chong was yesterday, and you, as the youngest uncle who loves Jiang Yan the most, arent even a bit worried. Youre still eating and sleeping well, which doesnt seem normal."

  "But I dont understand why you want to do this? Jiang Yan and Bai Xueqis marriage has been arranged, what good will it bring you if he runs away from home again?"

  "Dont you have an opinion about Bai Xueqi?"

  ……

  After finishing a bowl of rice, Jiang Xuanjin wiped his mouth and stood up, saying: "Follow me."

  "What?" Huai Yu glared, "I havent even had breakfast yet!"

  "So many words, certainly not hungry."

  "... " was choked by these words, Huai Yu cried and laughed, seeing that he really didnt intend to wait for her, hurriedly got up, grabbed two pieces of pastry and stuffed them into her sleeve, propped herself up with a cane and chased after him.

  Old Master Jiang is having a huge fit of rage in the front hall.

  "Look, look at the nonsense hes written! What my heart has a country but not yet a home, Im afraid of misleading the young lady for her whole life, so Ill use this as an excuse to cancel the engagement? An engagement decided by our elders, can he just cancel it like that?!"

  Jiang Chong knelt down and remained silent.

  When Jiang Xuanjin entered, the old master had already torn up the letter left by Jiang Yan. With a casual toss, the hall became a scene of paper snow, fluttering and falling towards him.

  "Father, calm down," he said. "I have already arranged for people to be stationed at all the checkpoints on the outskirts of the city. Once they find Yaner, they will definitely bring her back immediately."

  Look, hes here. Old Master Jiang immediately turned his head and scolded angrily: "You see the good nephew youve taught, learning from each other, all learning to be content with a simple life and unwilling to take a wife! Is the incense of our Jiang family going to be cut off in your hands?"

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes: "Take care of yourself."

  "Whats the point of taking care of anything now?" The old man grasped his dragon-headed cane and struck the ground with force. "Tomorrow, were going to the White Mansion for the betrothal ceremony, and the news has already been spread. The White family is also making preparations. Now that Jiang Yan has run away, what can we use to explain things to the White family?"

  "My son should go and apologize." Jiang Chong added a sentence.

  "Are you apologizing?" The old man scolded, "Can this be settled with just an apology? The friendship between the Jiang and Bai families for generations cannot be ruined by your unworthy son! What will outsiders say about our Jiang family? How will the White House look at us?"

  Jiang Chong lowered his head in embarrassment: "This..."

  Jiang Xuanjin stood quietly, waiting until the old mans anger had subsided, before asking in a soft voice: "The betrothal gifts to be sent to the White Manor, have they been prepared?"

  Old Master Jiang was even more furious: "Still not prepared? Its been ready for several years! But with such an unworthy grandson, Im afraid it will have to be put off for several more years!"

  "Theres no need to put it aside." Jiang Xuanjin said, "Give it to me to use."

  “……”

  The old man stopped yelling and got quiet instantly.

  "What... what did you say?" He stared blankly for a moment, then looked at Jiang Xuanjin in shock, "The betrothal gift is for you to use? How are you going to use it?"

  Jiang Chong was so frightened that he almost fell to his knees, turning his head with a shocked expression to stare at him.

  Facing the scorching gaze of the crowd, Jiang Xuanjin calmly said: "What else can be used? Of course, its to go down and get a new wife."

  Change a wife back...... change...... wife...... back?

  With a start, Old Man Jiang thought he might be getting old and his ears were going bad, hearing such ridiculous things. He tugged at his whiskers, feeling the pain, and asked dazedly: "Are you serious?"

  "In order to maintain the relationship between the two families of Jiang and Bai, as well as the dignity of the Jiang family, isnt there only this one solution?"

  As soon as he heard this, Old Master Jiang was really moved and even started to feel a little lucky that Jiang Yan had run away from marriage. Escaped a small one, caught a big one! Jiang Xuanjins marriage was much more troublesome for him than Jiang Yans, Jiang Yan was still young, but Xuanjin should have gotten married long ago!

  He thought for a moment and asked: "Are you going to marry that white-skinned little sister?"

  He had just asked, and then furrowed his brow: "That girl seems clever, and is quite suitable for Yuanyan, but your words..."

  Jiang Chong is still here, and the old master has not said anything too harsh, but in his heart, he has already made up his mind. Bai Xueqi marrying Yaner can be considered a good match, how could He De possibly become Mrs. Xuan Jin? Even if its just a casual arrangement to spend their days together, the old man would inevitably feel some regret.

  Just as he was hesitating, Jiang Xuanjin suddenly said: "I came over today and theres something else I need to discuss with Father."

  "Oh?" The old man straightened his back, "You speak."

  "A few days ago, I encountered some thugs on the street and almost got taken out. At a critical moment, a girl rushed out and saved my life." Taking a deep breath, Jiang Xuanjin forced himself to lie, "The girl was kind-hearted, she saved me without seeking anything in return, nor did she leave her name, so I wasnt able to repay her kindness."

  "I didnt expect to meet that girl again at the banquet yesterday, and coincidentally, she sprained her foot. So yesterday, I escorted her back to the ink residence and invited a doctor to treat her, but unexpectedly, it was seen by the familys slaves, causing misunderstandings and almost ruining someones reputation."

  Upon hearing this, the old mans eyes lit up: "Youre referring to that girl youve been hiding in your room?"

  "Its not that shes hiding in her room." Jiang Xuanjin explained patiently, "Its just that she was injured, so temporarily..."

  "I understand what youre saying." The old man smiled and waved his hand, "Its because of the girl who was injured and hidden in the house by you."

  Jiang Xuancheng: "......"

  Jiang Chong was also excited: "Such a good girl, why dont you bring her home for father to meet?"

  "Shes just outside." Glancing at Old Master, Jiang Xuan thought for a moment and asked: "Father, have you taken your medicine today?"

  The housekeeper next to him smiled and replied: "Not yet, its still warming up on the stove."

  "Hes coming."

  "Yes."

  "Whats with you and your medicine?" The old man said kindly, "Let them come in first!"

  He said, and then waved his hand at Jiang Chong who was still kneeling: "You can get up too."

  Jiang Chong let out a sigh, stood up and sat down in the chair beside him, silently rubbing his knees. Jiang Xuanjin looked at the housekeeper bringing over the medicine before nodding slightly to Cheng Xu.

  Li Huaiyu outside the door received a message to let her in, pulled out the crutch from under her arm and handed it to Lingxiu, smoothed her clothes and was about to leave.

  "Little sister!" Ling Xiu anxiously called out to her, "Doesnt your foot hurt?"

  "It hurts." Lao Lao nodded sincerely and said in a low voice, "But bear with it for just a moment, your younger sister will soar to great heights, so endure the pain!"

  As she spoke, she stepped calmly over the threshold of the front hall with an expression that seemed to accept death.

  Mr. Jiang and Jiang Chong stared at the door with wide eyes, and in a moment, they saw a beautiful woman walking towards them against the wind, with a lovely face and a slender figure. She took three steps forward to pay her respects, her movements were elegant and refined.

  "Pay respects to the old master, pay respects to the general."

  Her voice is as sweet as an orioles, beyond criticism.

  The old man was delighted, although he still maintained a dignified expression on his face, but his eyes sparkled with delight. He looked the girl up and down, nodding in great satisfaction: "Youre a well-mannered young lady."

  Jiang Chong initially thought that this girl was quite good-looking, but after walking a few steps closer, he felt that something didnt seem quite right.

  Looks familiar somehow...

  "May I ask this young lady, where is your home and what is your surname?" The old man asked by himself, without noticing Jiang Chongs abnormality.

  Li Huaiyu smiled and glanced at Jiang Xuanjin with a questioning gaze: "Shall I speak directly?"

  Jiang Xuanjin paused for a moment and said to the old man: "Father, drink the medicine first, it will cool down later."

  "Take your time, take your time." The old man waved his hand, his mind fixed on the girl in front of him. He thought that if her family background was also suitable, he wouldnt need to drink this medicine, and his body would be good for at least a few more months!

  After a moment of hesitation, Huaiyu knelt down and said: "I am a young girl from a family living on the official road in Changan, my surname is Bai, and my name is Zhuji."

  Upon hearing the mention of Changans official path, Old Man Jiang was delighted for a moment, thinking that it must be a wealthy and noble family, a suitable match. However, after hearing the second half, he fell silent.

  A long silence.

  "Father?" Jiang Xuanjin called out in confusion.

  The old man grasped the dragon-headed cane motionless, while Jiang Chong beside him was so frightened that he stood up straight: "No wonder it looked familiar, its actually Bai Sisi!"

  Hua Yu smiled and bowed to him again.

  Jiang Chong looked at her, his emotions very complicated. He turned to his father and said: "You see, I told you that Bai Sis sister understands the rules and has a dignified demeanor. You didnt believe me. But I really didnt expect that the person who saved Yu Sans life would be Bai Sis sister!"

  As he spoke, he couldnt help but glance at the old mans calm expression and praise him: "Father is indeed a seasoned veteran, not even surprised by such an event."

  They were all scared away.

  Mr. Jiang looked at Li Huaiyu for a long time, finally coughed and opened his mouth to stammer out a sentence.

  The housekeeper leaned in close, thinking he had some private instructions to give, but what he heard instead was: "Bring... bring me the medicine!"

  He hastily handed the medicine bowl into his hands, and the housekeeper anxiously helped him to take a breath: "Drink slowly!"

  The old man swallowed the medicine, and finally managed to catch his breath. Coughing, he looked at the girl in front of him, then at Jiang Xuanzhen: "You want to marry... Bai Sisi?"

  "My father is wise." Jiang Xuanjin said, "I want to marry the person who has saved my life, and this person happens to be Bai Sijie only."

  That is to say, he didnt intentionally want to get involved in the White familys mess, it was all fate!

  "If thats the case, why did you strongly promote the marriage between Bai Si and Yaner yesterday?" The old master was so anxious that he grasped his cane tightly, "Isnt this absurd!"

  "Theres been a misunderstanding." Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes and started fabricating again.

  "It was truly for the sake of my elder sisters wish that I facilitated that marriage. At the time, I didnt know she was the fourth young lady of the Bai family. It wasnt until later when our elders finalized the engagement and I went back to express my admiration that she remembered to tell me her identity."

  As soon as he heard this, the old man immediately pointed his spear at Li Huaiyu: "He doesnt know your identity, how can you not know his? Obviously having a marriage contract with Yaner, why get entangled with Xuanjin again?"

  Li Huaiyu gritted her teeth in silence, thinking that Zi Yang Jun was not being kind at all, and had actually pushed all the blame onto her!

  Isnt it just like telling a lie? He learned this skill from her, and can she still be afraid of him?

  She took a deep breath, her eyes reddening as she spoke in a hoarse voice: "Old Master, please be wise! I was foolish for three years and only recently recovered. Many things are not remembered. When I first met Lord Ziyang, I really didnt recognize him. Yesterday at the mansion, we met again, but I didnt want to get entangled again. Who knew that he would hold me tight and say with deep feeling that he wanted to repay my kindness for saving his life? I thought of explaining immediately, but he was busy with affairs and left in a hurry. I had no choice but to wait until he was free to reveal the truth."

  She said, still feeling wronged: "What status does a young girl like me have, how dare I aspire to be with Your Highness? Before coming here, I didnt even know that Your Highness had thoughts of marrying me. Now that I know, naturally I dont dare to agree!"

  As soon as she said that, the old mans eyebrows relaxed a bit, and when he looked at her sincere and melancholic expression again, his heart also loosened up.

  The fourth daughter of the Bai family has always been ill-treated, her mother passed away early, and her days in the Bai Mansion must not have been easy either. Now that her second sister has taken over her marriage, shes also injured, lonely and pitiful, really pathetic.

  He thought for a moment and then looked at Jiang Xuanjin: "You too, how could you not ask clearly in advance?"

  Jiang Xueming: "......"

  As expected, ginger is still spicy when its old. This little freshman who has just learned to lie cant compete with her, the ancestor of the lying world.

  "No wonder youre so upset." The person next to her spoke with increasing vigor, wiping away tears from the corner of her eye. "Hes a high-ranking official with many important matters to attend to, and even if he does have some free time, its not like hed really listen to our heartfelt words. What he said about marrying you earlier was probably just a momentary whim, trying to justify his behavior from last night."

  As she spoke, she turned her head to the side, her face showing a mix of annoyance and shyness, her lips half open: "You dont need to give me any instructions, last nights incident was an accident, I wont bother you about it again."

  Last night? Unexpectedly?

  Upon hearing these words, the old masters breathing became labored once again, and with trembling hands, he reached out to the butler: "Bring me my evening medicine again!"