The task of helping my eldest cousin propose marriage at the Prince of Yanping's mansion was none other than my father's.

The Yun family and the Prince of Yanping's mansion were of vastly different social standing.

Ordinary people wouldn't go to the Yun family's door to propose marriage on their behalf.

Furthermore, when proposing marriage, one must bring a "get-out-of-jail-free card," and the Yun family wouldn't trust someone else with that.

Poor Yunmo got married smoothly, and Shen Wan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now she has to worry about her older cousin's marriage.

Shen Wan, "..."

Shen Wan was lost in thought when Xie Jingyan lifted her chin and kissed her.

Shen Wan's eyes widened as she struggled, "What, what are you doing?"

Xie Jingyan said with a mournful look in his eyes, "I haven't kissed you for several days. Just a kiss, nothing else."

That pitiful look in his eyes made it seem as if he hadn't been given any food.

My mouth was gagged again, and my breath was ruthlessly stolen.

...

The next day, after breakfast, Shen Wan strolled around the courtyard twice, went back inside to drink a cup of tea, and chose to watch the crabapple trees make knots between reading and embroidery.

Haitang finished making a knot and handed it to Shen Wan to look at. Dong'er came in from outside and said, "Your Highness, the second cousin of the Yun family has arrived."

Shen Wan was feeling bored and wanted to do something to pass the time so she wouldn't keep thinking about whether her older cousin could successfully propose marriage. Unexpectedly, Yun Rui arrived.

Shen Wan immediately got up and stepped out the door, where she saw Yun Rui walking over. She was wearing a dress embroidered with orchids, her figure was graceful, and she had a playful smile on her face, making her even more beautiful than the peach blossoms in spring.

Upon seeing Shen Wan, Yun Rui quickened her pace. Shen Wan smiled and asked, "What brings you to the Ling Prince's residence today?"

Yunrui said, "My eldest sister got married, and I'm the only daughter left in the Yun family. I'm so bored, so I took over my second brother's job and also kept my cousin company to relieve her boredom."

Shen Wan asked curiously, "What job did you take from my second cousin?"

Yunrui said, "Didn't Prince Ling ask Chef Li to help out at the Yun family? The Yun family tried to thank Chef Li, but he refused to accept it no matter what. My eldest brother was busy, so my grandfather asked my second brother to deliver it, and I took over the job."

As she spoke, the maid behind Yunrui handed her a purse. Yunrui took it and then handed it to Shenwan. "The guests who came to the Yun family for the wedding feast praised Chef Li's dishes. Grandfather was overjoyed. This thank-you gift is a must. Cousin, please have someone give it to Chef Li."

Shen Wan took the purse and casually handed it to Haitang, saying, "Send this to Chef Li."

Shen Wan and Yun Rui went to the flower hall to talk. Yun Rui said, "Why didn't I see Yin Shuang? I accidentally bumped into her the other day and she sprained her ankle. I don't know how serious the injury is."

Shen Wan smiled and said, "She should be fine after another day or two of rest. You gave her two hairpins all at once, so even if her injury is more serious, she will still be happy."

Hearing that Yinshuang's injury was almost healed, Yunrui felt relieved. She talked to Shen Wan about other things, and the conversation eventually turned to the young master Yun's marriage proposal. Yunrui said, "I hope my brother's marriage proposal goes smoothly and that he can marry my sister-in-law soon. Now that my sister is married, I won't even have anyone to go shopping with."

Yunrui looked melancholy, which made Shen Wan chuckle. "You'll be of marriageable age in two months. Once your cousin-in-law marries into the family, you'll be getting married too."

When it comes to marriage, young women are always a little shy, and Yunrui blushed immediately.

But when Shen Wan noticed that her eyes looked a little lonely when she blushed, she asked, "Is something on your mind?"

Yunrui shook her head repeatedly, "No."

Shen Wan looked at her, and before she could say anything, she smiled and said, "The weather is nice today, why don't you come with me for a stroll in the garden?"

Yunrui would definitely not refuse.

The two got up and left the flower hall, walking towards the courtyard gate. As they stepped out, Shen Wan saw the three men approaching from afar: the heir of the Prince of Yanping, the eldest son of the Duke of Tan, and the heir of the Marquis of Xuanping.

Shen Wan had barely seen them when she heard Haitang's scream. Shen Wan turned around and saw Yunrui pull the gold hairpin from her hair and give it to Haitang, then say to Shen Wan, "Cousin, I need to use the restroom..."

After saying that, he ran back.

This doesn't look like someone urgently needing to pee.

It's obvious they're hiding from people.

I just don't know who my cousin is avoiding—

Crown Prince of Yanping?

Is he the eldest son of the Duke of Tan's mansion or the heir of the Marquis of Xuanping?

Shen Wan wasn't sure who it was, but she was certain that Yun Rui was hiding from one of them.

Haitang looked at the gold hairpin in her hand, her lips twitching as she looked at Shen Wan. Shen Wan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Just accept it if it's given to you."

The Yun family is wealthy, and Yun Mo, Yun Rui, and even her granddaughter don't care about these things.

Yinshuang twisted her ankle in a collision and received two hairpins as compensation. Haitang was somewhat envious, but she never expected that she would receive a gold hairpin just because her cousin stepped on her instep. She also tasted the feeling of a pie falling from the sky.

Shen Wan waited for Yun Rui, walking very slowly. When the Prince of Yanping and his entourage came over, they bowed to Shen Wan. Knowing that they were looking for Xie Jingyan, Shen Wan made way for them to enter the courtyard.

Prince Yanping and his entourage entered the courtyard. A short while later, Yunrui came out and asked Chen Wan, "Cousin, who are you hiding from?"

Yunrui's ears turned slightly red. "No, I wasn't hiding from anyone, I just really needed to pee..."

Shen Wan pointed in the opposite direction from where He Yunrui had come out, "The outhouse is over there."

Yunrui, "..."

Yunrui blushed deeply. "I... I can't say anything..."

Since she was already in such a difficult situation, Shen Wan couldn't press her for answers. She chuckled and said, "Let's go to the garden."

Yunrui hesitated for a moment, then Chen Wan said, "Don't worry, they won't go to the garden."

Yunrui breathed a sigh of relief, but when she looked up and met Shen Wan's eyes, her evasive gaze made it clear that something was wrong.

Yunrui accompanied Shen Wan to the garden, while the Prince of Yanping and his companions went to the study.

Xie Jingyan was reading a book when he saw them enter, especially the Prince of Yanping's heir. He said, "Why are you here too?"

Prince Yanping's heir, "...???"

The Prince of Yanping glanced at Tang Ze, the eldest son of the Duke of Tan, and Lu Cheng, the son of the Marquis of Xuanping, and finally said, "Is it that only they are allowed to come, but I am not?"

Xie Jingyan said with a black line, "It seems that my father-in-law has not yet gone to the Yanping Prince's Mansion."

The heir of the Prince of Yanping was a little confused. "What is the Marquis of Pingyang doing at my Prince of Yanping's residence?"

"Helping someone propose marriage," Xie Jingyan said succinctly.

"..."

The Crown Prince of Yanping's eyes widened. "Who can get the Marquis of Pingyang to help with the marriage proposal?"

At the Yun family's wedding banquet, Shen Du vomited so badly that the Marquis of Pingyang didn't even have time to care for him. He left it to Xie Jingyan and went straight to the military camp. At the Chen family's wedding banquet yesterday, the Marquis of Pingyang didn't even show his face. It was Shen Du who went. Such a busy man, would he still help someone propose marriage?

I simply can't believe it.

He couldn't wait to get back to the manor to ask; he wanted to know right now.

"The eldest young master of the Yun family."

Xie Jingyan didn't hide anything from him and told him the truth.

But after he finished speaking, the study was very quiet, without a sound.

It took the Crown Prince of Yanping a long while to recover from his shock. He gritted his teeth and said, "I was wondering why Young Master Yun keeps inviting us to dinner all the time. It turns out that I treat Young Master Yun like a brother, but he wants to be my brother-in-law?!"