"Ha, he actually dares to come!"

"No, I want to go too!" they both said in unison.

Seeing the two extra "living ancestors" in the courtyard, the old butler looked troubled: "This... Master instructed that only the eldest young lady should go."

Lin Wanyu pouted, "You don't need to worry about this. We'll talk to Father ourselves."

The old butler was still somewhat hesitant.

Lin Yanwei stepped forward. The young man, whose body was not yet fully grown, had a cold aura emanating from his beautiful peach blossom eyes as he looked at the old butler, already displaying considerable imposing presence.

Stared at by that cold light, the old butler broke out in a cold sweat. He suddenly realized that the young master in front of him was undoubtedly the future master of the Lin family, and that he was no longer as innocent as he was when he was a child. So the old butler immediately changed his words.

"Yes, young master, second young lady."

Lin Yanwei snorted coldly, ignoring the old butler whose expression had changed.

Qingyin glanced at them and, seeing that the two boys were able to handle things on their own, remained silent.

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In the main hall of the Lin family mansion, the atmosphere was strangely oppressive because of the handsome, unfamiliar young man sitting in the hall.

Lin's father's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the young man sitting opposite him, who was leisurely and composed, exuding an air of superiority and acting like the male master of the courtyard.

Logically speaking, the man opposite him was the future husband of his eldest daughter, so he should be able to call him son-in-law. However, the young man's identity was quite different; he was not only a prince but also a prince from another country. Therefore, he dared not address him too intimately. Lin's father was somewhat troubled and, after thinking for a long time, decided that it would be easier to address him as His Highness Xie Ping.

"Ahem, Your Highness Xie Ping, would you like some tea? My eldest daughter won't be here for a while."

The aloof young man sitting opposite him softened his expression slightly when he heard the middle-aged man mention Qingyin's name.

As Qingyin's suitor, he naturally investigated his beloved's family background thoroughly. Not only was the girl mistakenly switched at birth and left to wander among the common people, but she also married a man and became a widow. Fortunately, that man was not lucky, otherwise... This man saved him a lot of trouble. Xie Ping raised his eyes, chuckled, and concealed the murderous intent that flashed in his eyes.

Of course, he also knew all about the absurd things, such as the Lin family's refusal to acknowledge Qingyin.

That's why he was so cold to Lin's father; those greedy, profit-driven parents weren't worth his attempts to please.

"It's alright. It's natural to take some effort to be a young lady. I'm not in a hurry. You're too kind, Lord Lin. Please tell Miss Lin to take her time."

"Heh, very well, Your Highness Xie Ping." The middle-aged man, who had suddenly felt a chill, sneezed in front of the exceptionally handsome young man, and couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Father!"

Fortunately, the girl's appearance interrupted his embarrassment and brought a smile to his face.

"Qingqing is here," Lin's father hurriedly stood up, looking at the beautiful girl walking slowly towards him with a joyful expression and eyes full of relief.

Qingyin raised an eyebrow as she watched this scene and looked at the young man opposite Lin's father.

Is this... because she was hurt by her future husband, that she's being so enthusiastic?

Meeting the girl's slightly curious gaze, the young man, who was as cold and aloof as he was in front of Lin's father, was as obedient and passionate as he was in front of the girl.

A handsome face smiled broadly at the girl, his eyes filled with tender affection.

Qingyin was facing the young man with a deliberately seductive and radiant smile, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned. As expected, the man showed no surprise when he first saw her; he had indeed seen her true face before.

We caught him, that creepy guy who was hiding everywhere…

Qingyin bowed slightly to the young man and nodded politely: "Greetings, Your Highness Xie Ping."

"Qing'er, there's no need for such formalities."

Xie Ping hurriedly stopped the girl's movements and helped her up. In his haste, his hand accidentally touched the girl's delicate, fair skin.

"I'm so sorry!" By the time the tall, handsome young man realized what he had bumped into, his face was already bright red.

So small and so white!

The handsome young man, whose mind was only filled with these few words, suddenly had other thoughts. Qing'er's hands were so small and white. He... wanted to touch them again.

Realizing that he had some inappropriate thoughts, the young man's face flushed slightly again.

"What?" The young man's movements were so fast that Qingyin hadn't even realized what inappropriate thing he had done after hearing the man's apology.

After realizing why the young man was apologizing, Qingyin was slightly speechless.

However, even with other people present, Qingyin still nodded politely, indicating that she didn't mind these minor incidents.

Xie Ping faced the girl's blushing face and said, "Qing'er, I know I was too impulsive yesterday, so I came to see you today."

The girl with delicate, picturesque features lowered her head and whispered shyly, "Mmm."

The handsome man and the beautiful woman made for an indescribably harmonious scene.

Some people are pleased to see this harmonious engaged couple, while others find it extremely uncomfortable.

Mr. Lin watched this scene with satisfaction, stroking his smooth beard. "Since you all get along so well, why don't you take a stroll around this yard? I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

For example, Lin Wanyu, taking advantage of her small stature, squeezed past Xie Ping and nestled into Qingyin's arms, giving Xie Ping a "harmonious" smile: "Your Highness Xie Ping, you won't mind having me with you when you go shopping, will you?"

"And me too." Lin Yanwei, who was already half a boy's height, said with a forced smile.

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