So when Xingxing returned home and saw Chen Yueru, she happily rushed up and hugged her, calling out in a clear voice, "Third Sister-in-law."

Everyone was stunned, and Sanfu turned his face away with an expression of disbelief.

After a moment of surprise, Chen Yueru suddenly punched Xingxing twice with her fist and scolded, "We're not married yet, you shouldn't call her that, people will laugh at you."

Her hit didn't hurt much, and Xingxing happily hugged her again, saying loudly, "I know, Ruru, you're my future third sister-in-law! That's great! I never thought you'd actually fall for my third brother!"

Back then, we picked and chose for you in the capital, our eyes were practically dazzled, but you didn't like any of them and ended up going back to Changting County. I felt really guilty then, because I hadn't been able to keep my promise to your mother."

"We didn't lose out either. When we left the capital, the Empress bestowed many gifts upon us. We returned in great style, so we made a profit. Besides, those noble young men in the capital are too arrogant. We couldn't handle them. Luckily, we didn't set our sights on them."

Chen Yueru didn't care at all. Back in Beijing, she had taken a liking to Sanfu, but she didn't dare to show it at the time because she wasn't sure if it was just a passing fancy or if she truly couldn't live without him. She kept putting it off until last year when she felt she couldn't delay any longer.

As time went by, she found that her feelings for Sanfu not only did not fade, but grew deeper and deeper, making her more determined to be true to herself. She really liked Sanfu so much that she wanted to grow old with him and spend her life with him.

After the New Year, Sanfu will come of age and will be of marriageable age. If he gets engaged to another girl, she will have no chance. After thinking it over, she can only take the initiative. Sure enough, it is easy for a woman to pursue a man. As soon as she made her move, Sanfu agreed not long after.

"Yes, it's a good thing I didn't like you, otherwise my third brother wouldn't have been able to find such a beautiful wife as you." Xingxing grinned happily.

"How can you two young ladies be so shameless, casually bringing up marriage like that?" Sanfu finally couldn't take it anymore and interrupted.

"Third brother, you're so boring. There are no outsiders at home, so it doesn't matter what your own family says." Xingxing waved her hand dismissively.

“Yeah, who would dare laugh at us?” Chen Yueru blinked her big, clear eyes and said innocently.

Zhou Sanfu's lips twitched, and he turned and walked into the house, saying, "You guys talk, I'm leaving."

"Auntie, look at Sanfu, why is he like this?" Perhaps because she had been spending so much time with Xingxing, Chen Yueru had lost her childhood reserve and become somewhat uninhibited and carefree. She didn't seem to know the meaning of the word 'shy' and snuggled up to her future mother-in-law, acting coquettishly.

Zhao Guihua laughed heartily, holding Ruru's small hand gently and said, "It's alright, Sanfu is just shy. He'll be fine after you two get married."

When the topic of marriage came up, Chen Yueru blushed and became unusually shy.

Zhao Guihua glanced at Zhu Changge and Zhu Qingruo, who had been silent all along, and her face suddenly turned worried. She walked over and took their hands, saying, "Changge, Qingruo, I've watched you two grow up. I haven't seen you with anyone by your side all these years. Why don't I also find someone for you when Brother Fu is looking for a partner this time?"

Although it is a question, the tone is unquestionable.

What the hell do you mean by watching them grow up? When they came to find the princess with their junior brother, they were already grown-up girls. They've just gotten older in the last few years. Where would they have had the chance to grow up from childhood?

Of course, that's not the point. The point is that Aunt Guihua actually wanted to be their matchmaker!

Zhu Changge and Zhu Qingruo were startled, never expecting the fire to reach them. They were there to protect their junior brother and, incidentally, the princess; they had no interest in marriage.

"Auntie, Qingruo and I have no plans to get married, so you don't need to worry about us. Oh dear, I'm feeling quite dizzy from the boat ride, so we'll have to excuse ourselves and go back to our rooms to rest." Zhu Changge quickly made an excuse to leave.

"Auntie, neither my senior sister nor I want to get married. Being single is so much more carefree and comfortable. Marriage is such a hassle. You have to take care of a whole group of people besides yourself, which are all burdens. We will absolutely not get married." Zhu Qingruo firmly stated her position, and then left with her senior sister.

"Hey, I was just asking casually. We can't force you to get married if you don't want to, can we?" Zhao Guihua's face stiffened slightly as she watched the two flee in disarray. "Do all the people on Immortal Mist Island want to cultivate immortality? They actually see marriage as a terrible thing. Isn't this a joyous occasion?"

Xingxing took her arm and said with a smile, "Mother, let's not worry about our senior brothers and sisters. With their looks, if they really wanted to get married, they wouldn't be afraid of not finding someone. Since they themselves don't have that intention, let's not ask, so as not to annoy them."

"Alright, Mother just suddenly had a brain fart and wanted to play matchmaker for them without even asking if they were willing. Old people just love to nag." Zhao Guihua shook her head and scolded herself a few times.

"Fortunately, Brother Lin is willing to get married, otherwise where would we find such a handsome and suitable son-in-law?"

Hearing Zhao Guihua's praise, Zhu Lin smiled slightly.

"That's right, Brother Lin can only be mine. If I ask him to get married, would he dare to refuse?" Xingxing tilted her chin up, looking somewhat smug.

Zhao Guihua and Xingxing walked into the house together, and Zhao Guihua gently advised, "Lin-ge'er has a good temper. Don't let him down. Treat him well."

Chen Yueru glanced back and, seeing that the boy hadn't followed, dared to speak, "Auntie, do you have some misunderstanding about what 'good-tempered' means? Someone like Brother Lin is only nice to Xingxing; he's indifferent to everyone else."

“This is a good thing. If he were like a peacock, trying to please everyone, then we would be worried. When you marry, you should marry someone like Lin Ge’er, who is devoted to one person and gives you peace of mind,” Zhao Guihua said seriously.

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