The Sun family.

A startled cry rang out from the courtyard: "Father, who are you going to marry me off to? Jiang Huaisong? That纨绔二世 (spoiled brat)?"

Sun Chan was stunned as she looked at the several boxes of betrothal gifts in front of her and the betrothal letter in her father's hand.

The patriarch of the Sun family was a stern man. He said coldly, "Chan'er, speak properly. That is the second young master of the city lord's mansion. He is currently the highest-ranking man of marriageable age in Qingfeng City. What's wrong with you marrying him?"

"What's the highest status?! There's an eldest son above him! That Jiang Huaisong is good-for-nothing, all he knows is chasing women! Father! If you marry me off to him, how can I possibly have a good life?!"

"Can't the City Lord's Mansion give you a good life?!" Master Sun flew into a rage on the spot. "I think I've spoiled you too much, which is why you have the audacity to defy your parents' wishes! What's wrong with marrying into the City Lord's Mansion? You'll have plenty of wealth and honor!"

"That young master is sickly by nature. How many more years can he live? When the city lord passes away, it is highly likely that Jiang Huaisong will become the city lord. At that time, you will be the city lord's wife! All the women in Qingfeng City will respect you. Don't you think you're good enough?"

After Master Sun finished speaking, Sun Chan did not condemn him further, but instead glared at him angrily.

He then softened his tone and said, "Besides, you don't need to think about that eldest son anymore. He has already proposed to that girl from the Gu family, so you have no chance. Just be a good second wife; that's better than anything else."

After saying this, Master Sun flicked his sleeves and left.

Tears welled up in Sun Chan's eyes as she grabbed the hand of the woman beside her: "Mother, did the eldest young master propose to Gu Jiangli? Is it true? When did it happen?"

The woman, adorned with jewels and adorned with shrewd calculations in her eyes, advised, "The eldest young master's betrothal gifts were delivered to the Gu family early yesterday morning, and their wedding date has been set. Chan'er, I know you have feelings for the eldest young master, but don't even think about anything between you and him anymore."

"Why? What do I lack compared to Gu Jiangli?" Sun Chan was furious and threw the betrothal letter on the ground. She looked at the several boxes of betrothal gifts in front of her, her eyes filled with malice. "Mother, how much betrothal gift did the eldest young master give Gu Jiangli?"

Madam Sun thought for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and said, "People outside say it's about a dozen boxes."

"A dozen boxes?" Sun Chan retorted coldly, "Why are my betrothal gifts only five boxes?"

"Chan'er, these betrothal gifts are already quite good in the city."

"Heh, Mother, you've seen it too, haven't you? The Second Young Master is far inferior to the Eldest Young Master in every aspect, and he doesn't seem to care much about this marriage. Father married me into the City Lord's Mansion simply because he thinks that with the City Lord's Mansion's support, our family business will receive more assistance in the future."

Seeing the dejected look in her daughter's eyes, Madam Sun pondered for a moment and then advised, "Don't think like that. Your father understands your feelings perfectly well, but the marriage between the eldest son and the Gu family is a done deal, and we can't change it anymore. But Chan'er, you can still change it. Think about it, isn't the closest place in this world to the eldest son the City Lord's Mansion?"

Sun Chan paused, then stiffly turned her head: "Mother, what do you mean by that?"

"Chan'er is intelligent; she wouldn't misunderstand her mother's words. Once you enter the City Lord's Mansion, who can predict what will happen next? Perhaps the eldest young master will realize that you are better than that Gu Jiangli after seeing you more often?"

Sun Chan was somewhat surprised.

She never expected her mother to give her this advice.

But upon closer reflection, this could be a good opportunity to get to know the eldest son.

Once she enters the city lord's mansion, she will most likely meet with the eldest young master every day.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Sun Chan's face: "Mother, I understand. I will marry the Second Young Master properly."

Seeing that she had figured it out, Madam Sun's expression softened considerably: "I knew it, Chan'er would be able to distinguish between what's important and what's not."

At this moment, Sun Chan's maid entered the room. Seeing that she had something to say, Madam Sun did not linger in the room.

"Rest well, Mom is leaving now."

After seeing Madam Sun off, the maid stepped forward and said, "Miss, the young master of the Chen family was beaten, and quite badly. The news you asked him to spread probably hasn't been released yet. How about I go outside and say something bad about Miss Gu?"

Sun Chan sneered, "That useless piece of trash, forget it, I won't count on him anymore. Mother is right, I have to rely on myself for everything. Once I enter the City Lord's Mansion, let's see if that Gu Jiangli can still win over the young master's heart."

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The City Lord's Mansion.

Gu Jiangli and his parents visited Jiang Huaizhi to check on his illness.

They brought many gifts of comfort. The two elders stayed behind to talk with the city lord and his wife, while Gu Jiangli was taken to Jiang Huaizhi's residence.

Jiang Huaizhi indeed preferred quiet, and his room was somewhat far from the front hall.

It's relatively quiet.

Before Gu Jiangli even got close, she heard Jiang Huaizhi coughing.

As soon as she entered, a faint aroma of tea wafted into her nostrils, which smelled wonderful.

Jiang Huaizhi leaned against the bedside, his long hair slipping down his shoulders. His eyes lit up when he saw her.

"Jiang Li, you've arrived."

"Yes, I heard you were sick, so my parents and I came to see you. However, they are currently talking with the city lord in the front hall and will probably come later."

"Jiang Li is so kind. My illness is not serious. Why should I trouble the two of them to make a special trip?"

Gu Jiangli smiled faintly and remained silent. She put away the food box she had brought, took out a bowl of soup, and handed it to Jiang Huaizhi.

“My parents know that you got sick this time because you went into the water to save me that day, so of course they wanted to come and see you. This soup has been simmering all night; it’s good for clearing your lungs and relieving coughs. You should drink it first.”

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