Nangong Zeyue gritted her teeth, her heart churning with anger and frustration.

Last night he dreamt that the man came to the Jiang residence dressed in a bright red wedding robe to ask for Yue Niang's hand in marriage.

The dream was indeed a premonition, and Nangong Zeyue stamped her foot, ready to mount her horse and chase after him.

Seeing his expression change repeatedly, Shuanzi quickly asked, "Is Young Master also going to the Su residence?"

"The Su residence!"

"Moon Lady went to the Su residence?" Nangong Zeyue quickly put her foot down, her face showing surprise.

"Yes, Miss instructed the kitchen to prepare the young master's favorite dishes and left a message for him to rest well when he returned. Miss will return after having lunch at the Su residence."

Shuanzi pointed to the horse, "I'll help you lead the horse to the stable, young master."

Hearing Shuanzi say that Yueniang had anticipated his return before leaving home and had made such meticulous arrangements, he was struck by the news.

Nangong Zeyue's mood brightened instantly; Yueniang was thinking of her, just as she was thinking of Yueniang.

Seeing Nangong Zeyue grinning foolishly, Shuanzi stepped forward to take the reins.

Nangong Zeyue said, "This horse is shy, I'll do it myself."

Just when Shuanzi thought Nangong Zeyue was going back to the next house, Nangong Zeyue led her horse toward the Jiang family's stables, and Shuanzi realized he had been overthinking things.

...

When Jiang Shuyue arrived at the Su residence, it wasn't as busy as she had imagined.

Su Nan was waiting in the hall early on. When he heard voices coming from the gatehouse, he darted out.

"Sister, Sister Qiuju, you've finally arrived."

Sui Sui peeked her little head out from behind Jiang Shuyue, "Second Uncle, I'm here."

"Sui Sui, hurry up and go play with your second uncle."

Su Nan reached out to the carriage shaft and pulled Sui Sui into his arms.

"Nan Nan, has A Jin already left?" Jiang Shuyue got off the carriage and glanced into the gate.

"Sister, go inside and rest. Big brother said he'll be back soon. I'll take Sui Sui to the street corner to watch the lion dance."

"Okay, you take Sui Sui to play. We'll wait in the flower hall later."

Su Nan turned and walked into the street with Sui Sui.

Gao Mu and Qiu Ju unloaded the gifts from the carriage. Du Qi came out a little later today, and when he came out, he saw that Gao Mu and Qiu Ju had already carried the gifts into the hall.

“Miss is very thoughtful. Now that the master and madam are here, the eldest young master will be preparing to go to the Du family to propose marriage. This cloth is obviously not ordinary cloth, so it will come in handy.”

Du Qi didn't stand on ceremony and personally put the items into the storeroom. In his heart, the Jiang family and the Su family were one family.

There weren't many servants in the Su family. Jiang Shuyue and Qiuju heard Du Qi's report that the East Courtyard had been prepared and that the master and mistress could move in as soon as they arrived.

Chicken, duck, fish and meat were being cooked in the kitchen, the mansion was spotless, the window decorations and couplets were still bright red, and the maids and servants had smiles on their faces, just like it was New Year's.

Before noon, Su Nan and Sui Sui returned from the street, each carrying a candied hawthorn and a sugar figurine.

Chang Le and her personal maid Jing'er also came along.

Upon seeing Jiang Shuyue, Chang Le ran over with a grin and handed her a delicate lantern the size of a bowl.

"Sister Yue'er, this is what I bought for you. Do you like it?"

"I like it. I like everything Chang Le gives me." Jiang Shuyue looked at Chang Le with affection, took the exquisite lantern and examined it carefully. The workmanship was indeed very exquisite.

Qiuju busied herself inviting Changle to take a seat.

Chang Le took Sui Sui's hand from Su Nan and sat down.

She continued, "I heard from the palace maids that there was a lion dance on the street today, as lively as the New Year, so Jing'er and I went out for a stroll. By sheer coincidence, we ran into Young Master Su and Sui Sui on the street."

Su Nan: "..."

Whether it's a coincidence or not, only the devil knows.

Qiuju served tea and asked with a soft laugh, "Your Highness, did you sneak out of the palace today? If the Emperor had allowed you to leave, the streets would be bustling with activity today, and he would have surely sent guards to accompany you."

"Ahem, no, that's not true. I left a message for my elder sister, that she must return to the palace before the gates close."

“Your Highness is so eloquent. You clearly left the palace without permission, yet you made it sound so noble.” Su Nan bluntly exposed Chang Le’s lie.

Jing'er quickly chimed in, "The Grand Princess once said that His Highness only needs to send someone to inform her when he leaves the palace. The noble ladies often go to Yonghe Palace, but His Highness doesn't like to play with them. The Grand Princess understands His Highness's desire for lively gatherings."

Su Nan rolled her eyes. "Yeah, I'm afraid the messenger might have bad legs and it won't get to Yonghe Palace for at least half a day."

Chang Le glared at Su Nan without saying a word.

Sui Sui handed the candied hawthorn to Jiang Shuyue, saying, "Mommy, have some. It's sweet and sour, and so delicious."

Su Nan held up the sugar figurine in front of Qiu Ju, "Sister Qiu Ju, this is for you."

"Thank you, Young Master Nan. You still remembered me even after you went out." Qiuju smiled and accepted the sugar figurine with both hands.

“In Nan Nan’s heart, Sister Qiu Ju is not a servant.” Su Nan said earnestly.

Qiuju's eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Nan. Although Miss has long since canceled the indenture, in my heart, Miss will always be my mistress and my family."

Jiang Shuyue knew she couldn't persuade her, so she tugged at Qiuju's sleeve. "There's nothing else. Sit down and have some tea with us."

Su Nan glanced at the hourglass in the room. "You guys chat first, I'll go outside and take a look."

He figured his parents and older brother should be home soon.

After Su Nan left, Chang Le's little mouth never stopped talking.

"Sister Yue'er, your attire is still the most appropriate. Every time those noble ladies enter the palace, they dress up like peacocks."

"That You Xian'er, her name sounds ethereal, but her attire is unbearably vulgar. That hairpin in her hair will break her neck sooner or later."

"And that Miss Cui, her headdress is quite appropriate, but her clothes are a bit too thin. I think she'll get sick sooner or later. If she goes to Jishetang for treatment, Sister Yue'er, don't go easy on her when collecting her consultation fee. Chief Physician Lin said that the Right Prime Minister's salary is more than his."

Chang Le's words were straightforward and humorous, making Jiang Shuyue and Qiu Ju almost burst out laughing.

Sui Sui looked completely bewildered, thinking her aunt was telling a joke, and continued eating her pastries, occasionally letting out a signature laugh.

After a while, Qiuju stopped laughing and said, "Your Highness will know why they dress up so beautifully when they enter the palace in two years."

"I know, they just want my brother to take a second look at them, don't they? They don't know that my brother has someone else in his heart." Chang Le said, glancing at Jiang Shuyue.

Seeing that Jiang Shuyue's expression was normal, he felt a little more at ease.

Her elder brother had specifically instructed her not to speak carelessly outside, especially about Jiang Shuyue and Sui Sui; she must never mention it to anyone.

Jiang Shuyue wore a smile, appearing as if it were none of her business.

She had seen through it all long ago. In modern times, women would throw themselves at any man with a little money, let alone in ancient times when imperial power reigned supreme.

Not to mention dressing up in fancy clothes, noble ladies are more than happy to offer themselves as bed partners.

Chang Le shut up, and the room immediately fell silent.

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the flower hall.