That's how people are; they always distinguish between close and distant relatives. Compared to their own clansmen, their own son is naturally the most important, but if it's a stranger, they will definitely side with their clansmen.

Sixth Aunt was like that.

Shi Lan smiled slightly when she saw that her sixth aunt was no longer insisting on getting Yu Xiu's consent.

"Besides, she's a young lady. She probably feels embarrassed because she knows someone is looking for her. Once the matchmaker, Liu, has found a suitable match, you can help her choose, and I'll talk to her about it. It won't be unfair to her."

Hearing this, Aunt Liu's brows relaxed. They were a respectable family, and helping others with matchmaking was a good thing. They couldn't force a couple together and end up as a resentful pair.

Shi Lan understood her concerns and naturally wouldn't make things too difficult for her. She even considered using witchcraft if all else failed.

Having received confirmation, Aunt Liu didn't linger; she said goodbye and went home.

Shi Lan made time and went to the east wing, where Aunt Wang was rubbing Yu Xiu with a bottle of strangely-smelling medicinal wine.

Yu Xiu gritted her teeth and groaned softly. She didn't know what Aunt Wang had done to her, but she didn't make a big fuss. When she saw Shi Lan, she sneered, "Don't even think about it. Brother Mo promised my brother that he would take care of me. He won't let you marry me off so easily."

Shi Lan raised an eyebrow.

It seems she still trusts Mo Yun quite a bit, but unfortunately she doesn't know the power of pillow talk. No matter how tough a man is, he can be turned into a softie by tenderness.

"Whether it's wishful thinking or not, you can wait and see."

With a nonchalant reply, Shi Lan gently brushed the edge of the kang (heated brick bed), slowly sat down, and asked Aunt Wang, "How is her foot?"

Aunt Wang rubbed it a few times and said, "It's nothing serious, just a sprained muscle. As long as you don't move it, it will be fine in a few days."

Shi Lan nodded, confirming that she wasn't lame, and, too lazy to bother with her, simply left.

Yuxiu gritted her teeth in resentment until Aunt Wang left, then whispered, "We'll see. I won't let you get away with this."