Now that she's back, she's determined to arrange his wedding.

Thinking of this, Madam Zhang said, "My lord, Tingzan's marriage was arranged last year. His elder brother will be married soon after Tingyu returns. I think it's time to find a husband for Tingyu as well."

Zhang Ying had no objection to this.

In fact, Madam Zhang was most satisfied with her niece, whom she knew well. However, Zhang Tingyu was not fortunate enough to be with her. The year after Zhang Tingyu went to Cangzhou, his cousin got engaged. Madam Zhang was happy for her but also felt quite sorry.

"This can be arranged by the lady, but we should wait until he comes back. After all, it's a couple's life, and Tingyu has to be satisfied with it."

"Alright, I'll look around and see if there's a suitable candidate."

"Madam can decide for herself."

Then Madam Zhang began to frequently attend banquets in the capital, but she did not run into Qiu Wen. Although they were both in high society, Zhang Ying was Han Chinese, while Faka was a Manchu nobleman who inherited his ancestral title. The two circles overlapped, but it was not easy for them to meet.

In addition, Madam Zhang was determined to find a wife from a noble family for her son, so Hesheli rarely attended such banquets, and Qiu Wen also didn't attend many of them.

At this time, Zhang Tingyu was unaware that his mother was already arranging his marriage; he was on his way back.

...

"Young master, I believe we will arrive in the capital tomorrow, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

Zhang Tingyu was also very happy. He was born and raised in the capital, and almost all his friends and relatives were in the capital. Although he had a fulfilling life in Cangzhou these past few years, he still missed the people and things in the capital.

"Finally, we're going back."

Zhang Tingyu arrived in the capital the next day. He sent a letter to Qiu Wen to let her know he was safe, and then went home first.

Because the exact time of Zhang Tingyu's arrival was uncertain, the entire Zhang household only learned of his return after the gatekeeper announced his arrival.

The last time Madam Zhang saw Zhang Tingyu was during the New Year; it's been almost a year since she last saw him.