Xu Qingzhi knew very well what kind of woman Zhou Yanyan was.

She is knowledgeable, reasonable, gentle, and virtuous.

Naturally, she is a very good woman.

Xu Qingzhi thought that perhaps Ye Chen didn't like her, which was why they didn't get together.

They did not suspect anything else.

Xu Qingzhi said it casually.

"Maybe you and Zhou Yanyan are really not suited to be together."

"You haven't seen each other yet. Perhaps she isn't the one you're looking for, or perhaps you aren't the one she's looking for."

Ye Chen nodded.

"Hmm, maybe."

Xu Qingzhi asked.

"Will you be disappointed?"

Ye Chen shook his head.

"Won't."

"Since my destiny isn't here, perhaps it's with someone else. I can wait."

"As for Zhou Yanyan, since we are not destined to be together, there is no need to see her again."

Xu Qingzhi nodded.

"Too."

"However, your grandmother had a conversation with Prefect Zhou before, and she implied that she wanted Zhou Yanyan to be your match. Presumably, Prefect Zhou has taken this matter to heart."

"Then Zhou Yanyan must know as well."

"I've heard that Zhou Yanyan is really looking forward to meeting you. She met you at the palace banquet before. I know very well how a woman looks at a man – whether she likes him or not."

"At least, Zhou Yanyan's eyes show that she likes you very much."

Have you paid attention to her?

Ye Chen shook his head.

Xu Qingzhi thought for a moment.

Let Ye Chen take a look first.

If you really don't like it.

Then it will be easier to talk to Prefect Zhou.

We can't let Zhou Yanyan continue to have wishful thinking.

Wouldn't that be delaying their time?

Since Ye Chen doesn't think much of her.

She could easily find someone else.

There's no need to waste time on Ye Chen alone.

There are plenty of good young men in this Great Yuan City who are well-matched in terms of social standing.

Xu Qingzhi told Ye Chen her thoughts.

Ye Chen nodded after hearing this.

"I will listen to my mother."

Xu Qingzhi shook her head.

"Ye Chen, marriage is a major life event, and I can't make all the decisions for you."

"You should also have your own ideas."

"If you've taken a liking to Zhou Yanyan, this marriage might be—"

Ye Chen nodded.

"Mother, I understand."

"If you truly like each other, then the uncertainties of the future, if they are not related to calculations, can be put aside."

"If Zhou Yanyan and I were to really get married and be a loving couple, but ultimately separate, I don't believe it would be because I was tricked."

“I believe that something must have happened that has separated us forever.”

Xu Qingzhi nodded.

"Yes, it's good that you think that way."

"Tomorrow, the Empress Dowager will summon her to the palace."

"You should meet her then."

"I understand."

Ye Qianqian was stunned when she found out.

"No way? Third Brother is going to be set up with Zhou Yanyan tomorrow!"

Seymour said it casually.

"What's the big deal? It's just a meeting, not a marriage. What are you worried about? Are you worried that Zhou Yanyan won't take a liking to your third brother?"

"If he really falls for her, wouldn't that be her good fortune?"