"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bully you, I just..."

"You're just drunk," Yu Chan said for him to avoid embarrassment, and then added:

“Brother Zheng, I know you don’t like me, and I know you’ve always had my sister in your heart. It’s okay, I can accept that you still have someone else in your heart. I won’t blame you.”

Now that things have come to this, what else can Zheng Lin do? If he hadn't acted foolishly while drunk, he would never have married Yu Chan. But he kissed her, and a woman's reputation is paramount. If she doesn't want to pretend this didn't happen and doesn't want to marry someone else, then he has no choice but to take responsibility for her and marry her.

Su Mingfeng didn't know why Zheng Lin suddenly changed his mind, but seeing his sister so happy, and with both Mr. and Mrs. Zheng agreeing to the marriage without objection, he, as the elder brother, couldn't stop him, so he left everything to the Zheng family to arrange.

My sister's wedding needs to be prepared slowly. The most urgent thing is to persuade Jiafeng.

When Su Mingfeng mentioned the Fourth Prince's plans to her younger brother, Su Jiafeng was naturally tempted, but also had some concerns. "If I leave, what will happen to Baozhenlou? Father-in-law and Yun Ning must be working very hard managing the restaurant."

His concerns should be transformed into motivation to move forward.

"Since you know how hard they work, why don't you think about taking a different path and becoming an official? Once you have a promising future and can support them, you can transfer the restaurant so that your father-in-law and wife can enjoy a comfortable retirement at home. No matter how much money you make in business, it can't compare to being an official. It will benefit you and your descendants in the future."

Being a bodyguard with a sword is the identity that Su Jiafeng longs for the most. When he was a child, he taught himself martial arts because he heard storytellers talk about how the emperor was accompanied by bodyguards with swords in yellow jackets when he entered and left the palace. How majestic they were!

Unexpectedly, one day this dream might actually come true! Su Jiafeng was both overjoyed and apprehensive.

"But I'm illiterate, I can only do accounting. Am I qualified to be a guard?"

"Originally it was not possible, but with Fourth Master paving the way for you, you can take a shortcut. As for reading and writing, I can teach you slowly in my spare time."

His elder brother's words enlightened Su Jiafeng. Originally, he thought that he would be content to stay with Yun Ning, help his father-in-law manage the restaurant business, and live a life where he would not have to worry about food and clothing. But now, a broad road was laid out in front of him, a good opportunity that others could only dream of. Entering the palace as a guard would not only allow him to show his skills, but also change the fate of the Su family and the He family. Why not do it?

Encouraged by his brother, Su Jiafeng decided to give it a try, but he was worried that Yun Ning would have a hard time without his help at the restaurant. However, He Yun Ning was not a short-sighted person. She naturally knew that the restaurant business was a small matter, but Jiafeng's future was a big deal.

"Don't worry! I'll find a way to hire more people, or I can have my dad ask relatives to help. There's definitely a solution. It's rare that Fourth Master is willing to help you and give you such a good opportunity, so you must seize it!"

With encouragement from his elder brother and wife, Su Jiafeng had no more worries. The next day, she went with her brother to the Fourth Master's residence to visit her nephew and express her attitude.

Entering the palace as a guard is no easy task. Although Su Jiafeng knows martial arts, he is self-taught and has not received formal training. To enter the palace, he needs to participate in two months of rigorous training to improve his martial arts skills and learn palace rules.

Hongli only said that the process would be somewhat arduous, but Su Jiafeng was fearless and undaunted, saying, "My elder brother often says... Heaven bestows great responsibilities upon those who are capable..."

He had intended to show off his hastily acquired knowledge to the Fourth Prince, but in his excitement, he forgot everything and couldn't recall the next word. He could only awkwardly laugh it off.

"In short, no pain, no gain! Don't worry, brother-in-law, I'm not afraid of hardship, as long as I don't embarrass you."

Patting him on the shoulder, Hongli laughed and said, "It's good that you have this drive. I've paved the way for you, but how far and how wide you go depends on your ability. Your sister and I have high hopes for you. Since you've chosen this path, you can't give up easily. Grit your teeth and persevere to the end, and God will definitely not let you down."

Although the road ahead may be rugged, Su Jiafeng only has the distant mountain in his eyes. For He Yunning, and to live up to the expectations of Fourth Master and his sister, he will not be afraid of hardships and will bravely move forward through thorns!

Hongli will arrange the future of the two brothers. Although Yu Chan's marriage is not entirely satisfactory, she is willing, and others cannot interfere. Zheng Lin and Yu Chan are now engaged and are just waiting for a wedding date.

Su Mingfeng was not in a hurry. He passed the exam at the end of the month and officially entered the Imperial Academy. He was busy preparing for the imperial examination and temporarily put aside his personal feelings.

As the family's life improved, Su Yushan naturally felt grateful for Hongli's care for the Su family. She was still in her postpartum confinement period and couldn't go anywhere, which inevitably made her a little anxious. In her spare time, Hongli would spend time with her and the baby. Whenever he held his son, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"A baby in the first month really changes every day. At first, he just ate and slept, but now he opens his eyes more and more often. Look at his eyes, so round, dark and bright. He will definitely be the dream man of many young ladies in the future."

Su Yushan jokingly said, "Fourth Master, aren't you the dream man of countless young ladies?"

Hongli glanced at her, his smile bright and clear, "I don't care about other people's dreams, but you're the only one in my dreams."

A nobleman like Hongli, surely many girls would want to marry him? Su Yushan hadn't paid attention before, but today, with the topic suddenly brought up, she suddenly felt a pang of curiosity about Hongli's past.

"And before me? Did you have someone you liked?"

In reality, Su Yushan was just asking casually. To her surprise, after hearing this, Hongli's smile faded and his gaze became deep, as if he was recalling something.