Demin understood the Zhao family's intentions all too well: "They don't want their daughter to become a concubine in the Wu family; they want to use this marriage to get her to marry me."

"So what's your attitude? Are you just going to marry her like this?"

Demin wasn't that magnanimous. "She has someone else in her heart, so naturally I won't marry her again. But the dowry must be returned; it's money I've worked so hard to save, and I can't let it go to the Zhao family. This matter is a bit tricky. Let the matchmaker discuss it first. If we really can't reach an agreement, then we'll have no choice but to report it to the authorities."

It seemed he had made up his mind to break off the engagement. Chang Yue remained silent for a moment and walked forward quietly.

Demin glanced at the people around him and remembered that last year Fourth Master had said he planned to betroth Changyue to him, but his family was preparing to arrange a marriage for him, so he refused.

At this moment, Demin couldn't help but think that if he had listened to Fourth Master's wishes and gotten engaged to Changyue, perhaps such a change would not have happened.

However, things are unpredictable, and who can accurately predict what will happen in the future?

Since the engagement had not yet been called off, Demin had no time to think about anything else, so he didn't say much to her.

The two walked forward together, unaware that someone was watching them from afar.

Yun Song was just learning that De Min wanted to break off the engagement, and he was worried when he happened to see Chang Yue and De Min walking together.

So it seems that Chang Yue can never let go of Demin, right?

Yun Song thought he had a chance, but now that De Min wants to break off the engagement, wouldn't Chang Yue be going to be with De Min?

The thought of this possibility made Yun Song uneasy; his eyes darkened, and he silently clenched his knuckles.

After delivering the medicine, Chang Yue returned home and did not stay with De Min for long. When she arrived at Hua Tang Pavilion, Yun Song, who was guarding the door, did not say a word.

In the past, Yun Song would always greet her whenever she came in or out, which she took for granted and never paid any attention to. But today, Yun Song didn't say a word, which Chang Yue found strange. However, she didn't look at him and went straight inside.

At that moment, Yun Song felt extremely cold. As long as he didn't say anything, Chang Yue wouldn't pay any attention to him. She didn't even bother to look at him and didn't notice his emotional changes at all.

It seems that Chang Yue truly has no feelings for him; no matter what he does, it can't compare to De Min's place in her heart.

Realizing this, Yun Song felt as if his heart was on fire. He suddenly became uncertain whether his persistence was even worthwhile...

Chang Yue was unaware of Yun Song's swirling thoughts. An hour later, she had to go out to the kitchen to give instructions on the master's meals. But when she passed by the door again, she smelled a strong odor of alcohol!

Chang Yue looked at Yun Song with suspicion, "You've been drinking? How can someone on duty drink alcohol?"

Yun Song turned his face away and said in a muffled voice, "I'm in a bad mood."

"Fourth Master forbids guards from drinking alcohol while on duty. You should know this rule. How can you break it? Fourth Master will be coming over in the evening. If he smells alcohol on you, he will definitely scold you and may even fine you your monthly allowance."

However, Yun Song remained fearless, saying, "Punish me if you will!"

Helpless, Chang Yue had no choice but to call over another guard to fill in for him for a while.

The guard was willing to take his place, but Yun Song stubbornly refused to rest, insisting on guarding the place. "My affairs are none of your business, mind your own business!"

His words left Chang Yue speechless, and she was so angry that she ignored him completely. "I've already told you what I needed to say. Go or don't go, it's up to you!"

Chang Yue snorted angrily and turned to leave. The guard opposite him whispered a reminder, "Yun Song, you should go and rest! I'll stand guard for you. Otherwise, Miss Chang Yue will get angry and ignore you from now on. Let's see what you do then."

Yun Song scoffed dismissively, "You think I'm afraid of her? She ignores me!"

The guard frowned and shook his head helplessly.

However, Yun Song couldn't stand still for long and coughed, saying, "I'm a little thirsty. I'm going to get some tea. You can cover for me for a while."

Watching his departing figure, the guard couldn't help but sigh. If this kid cares about Chang Yue's attitude, he should just say so. Why bother with all the pretense?

After drinking, Yun Song became severely dizzy when exposed to a gust of wind, unable to even stand steadily, and had to go to a nearby house to rest. Just then, Ning Shuang happened to pass by and, seeing Yun Song staggering, immediately went to support him, calling out softly.

"Oh dear! Brother Yun Song, what's wrong with you? Are you drunk?"