Originally, Lanzhi wanted to say something else.

But ever since Ji Yu walked in, the Marquis's attention has been entirely on him.

What business is there of hers anymore?

And so, Lanzhi quietly withdrew.

The door was closed.

Looking closely, it seems that Lord Ji Yu also likes the Marquis.

Lanzhi felt a little relieved.

For Laneige, there were no other thoughts.

She only hoped that the Marquis could find someone who truly loved her.

Given his status, there will likely be many twists and turns along the way.

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Life continued as before.

If there's anything different, it's that Su Yan now lives in the courtyard of the newly purchased minor official.

However, it caused quite a stir of gossip within the Marquis's residence.

Ever since that day when I had a contest with Su's father.

Almost every day after that, Su Yan would be called over to spar with him for a few rounds.

After each beating, Su's father's eyes would light up even more when he looked at Su Yan.

Aside from the word "good," there's nothing else that can be used to describe Su's father's limited literary talent.

The Third Prince, Ouyang Qing, would occasionally come here to see Ji Yu.

I never stay here for long before leaving.

Before leaving, he also took the opportunity to resentfully scold Ji Yu for abandoning him.

Time passed quickly, and early summer soon arrived.

The weather is getting hot.

One day, Su Yan fought with her father.

It was midday, a time when the weather was perfect.

The air grew increasingly stuffy.

I don't know when, but dark clouds in the sky blocked out the sun.

In the blink of an eye, the somewhat hot weather turned cool.

After Su's father finished his fight with Su Yan, he looked up at the sky and laughed heartily.

It's going to rain soon.

Su Yan took a handkerchief and wiped away the fine beads of sweat from her forehead.

He lowered his eyes.

"Father, let's end the competition here for today."

Mr. Su nodded with a hearty laugh.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

He spoke with immense pride.

Su Yan tucked the handkerchief into her bosom, turned, and left.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the faint sounds of lightning and thunder could be heard.

Su Yan's figure disappeared around the corner of the courtyard.

Another place.

Ji Yu watched as a fierce wind swept in, whipping up fallen leaves that swirled around.

He sat at the round table in the room, waiting quietly.

The table was covered with food.

Lanzhi watched quietly from the side.

In the past, by this time the young marquis would have already returned to have lunch with Lord Ji Yu.

Perhaps he was still in the middle of a fierce fight with the master, and despite the dark weather and the imminent downpour, he had not yet returned.

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

Large raindrops fell to the ground.

Ji Yu stood up from her seat and picked up the bamboo-ribbed round umbrella that had been prepared in front of the door.

"I'll go take a look."

Lan Zhi hurriedly said

"Lord Ji Yu, let Lan Zhi go find the Marquis. If you get caught in the rain and hurt yourself, the young Marquis might punish me again."

Ji Yu shook her head

"fine."

As he spoke, he opened his umbrella and stepped into the rain.

Not long after Ji Yu left, a servant came to deliver a message.

"Miss Lanzhi, the young marquis has said that he will not be coming for lunch today, and he asks you to take good care of him."

Lanzhi was taken aback.

"The young marquis dined with the master?"

The servant shook his head.

"The young marquis has returned to his residence."

As he spoke, the servant hesitated for a moment before saying...

"I don't know why, but judging from the young marquis's appearance, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood."

Lan Zhi nodded

"Okay, I've got it."

The servant nodded

"Miss Lanzhi, I'll take my leave now."