The news that Young Master Tao was going to marry Miss Chen quickly spread throughout the entire southern city.

These words seem to have thrown a pebble into a calm lake.

Even people who weren't related to him received many blessings upon hearing this.

In their eyes, Tao Gongzi was a celestial being, and Chen Siyuan was a living bodhisattva; they were destined to be happy together.

The Tao family is a large clan; with just a word, many people get busy.

In less than an hour, everything needed for the marriage proposal was ready.

Tao Yifan rode his horse to the Chen family to propose marriage.

Upon hearing this news, Madam Tao fainted from anger.

Zhang Ma went to the door to stop Young Master Tao and tell him the news, but unfortunately, she couldn't stop him from going to the Chen family to propose marriage.

Tao Yifan led his men in a grand procession toward the Chen family.

The Chen family quickly received the news.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhaokun was furious.

He wished he could grab his sword and deliver the final blow, giving Tao Yifan a quick and painless death.

Chen Luyang was out when he heard the news and rushed back in a hurry, only to run into Tao Yifan on the way.

Unable to control his anger, he charged forward.

In the end, Chen Luyang's martial arts skills were no match for Tao Yifan's. After being defeated, he allowed Ren Lu to take him away.

What should have been a joyous occasion turned into such a dramatic and shocking event; those who were initially happy to offer their blessings were now completely stunned.

No matter how noble Tao Yifan's status is, it's incredibly irrational of you to beat up your future brother-in-law before even reaching his doorstep when you go to propose marriage.

Someone somehow spread the news that Chen Luyang had been taken away by Tao Yifan.

The news quickly reached Chen Zhaokun's ears.

Chen Zhaokun, who was initially furious, calmed down because of this incident.

Butler Cheng was anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Seeing that the master had suddenly quieted down, he could no longer remain calm.

I was so angry I wanted to kill someone, how did I suddenly turn into this?

The eldest young master was captured by Tao Yifan. He's the eldest young master, yet the master acted as if he weren't his own child.

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Warm home.

Chen Siyuan was stunned when she heard what Chunlan said.

Has Tao Yifan come to propose marriage?

On the way, they encountered a troublemaking gangster and were arrested by Tao Yifan.

Is this a marriage proposal?

Not a robbery?

Upon hearing this news, and considering Tao Yifan's character, she found it hard to accept.

When she learned that her father was staying at the winter residence and that her grandmother was not at home, she immediately lifted her skirt and ran away.

Upon arriving at the garden, she saw Butler Cheng standing there like a wooden statue. She didn't have time to pay him any attention and quickly ran inside.

"Father, I heard Tao Yifan is on his way to propose marriage?" he said, panting heavily.

"Yeah, they even kidnapped your older brother on the way." Chen Zhaokun glanced at his daughter, looking flustered and in a great hurry.

"Oh, so it's true." Chen Siyuan sat opposite her father and poured him a cup of tea. "Father, what do you plan to do?"

Chen Zhaokun took a sip of tea and slowly said, "What do you think?"

"Then I'll agree!" Chen Siyuan said somewhat reluctantly.

"Alright then!"

Butler Cheng finally realized what was happening, and Chunlan and Chunping also heard these words.

Is this a marriage proposal that involves violence? Or is it that the person being proposed to isn't the eldest daughter of the Chen family, which is why they can remain so calm?

Chen Siyuan and Chen Zhaokun were not in a hurry at all. It wasn't until they heard the sound of music and drumming coming from outside that they both moved together.

Chen Zhaokun stood up, smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, and prepared to go to the living room to take a look.

Chen Siyuan stood up as well. "Father, it's not appropriate for me to get too involved in this matter. I'll go back to my courtyard and stay there."

Chen Zhaokun glanced at his daughter.

That's just like her style back then.

Quirky and mischievous!

It looks like they're about to do something bad.

However, he likes it.

As her father reached the door, Chen Siyuan spoke up at the opportune moment, "Father, take care!"

Chen Zhaokun turned and glanced at his daughter. "You better be quiet."

"Yes, daughter understands."

Chen Zhaokun left with his butler.

Chunlan and Chunping immediately came to the young lady's side.

"Young Miss, are you really going to agree to the marriage proposal?" Young Master Tao is a decent person, but after causing so much trouble, he still came to propose marriage. They felt that he could actually agree.

"Young Master Tao is quite handsome, and he's sincere towards me, so why shouldn't I agree?" Chen Siyuan seemed overjoyed, becoming incredibly arrogant.

She returned to the warm residence in high spirits, and as soon as she entered, she instructed the maid to find her the most beautiful clothes and the most gorgeous jewelry, saying that she wanted to present herself to Tao Yifan in her best condition.

Qiu Qian, following Chen Xin's orders, came here to gather information. Upon hearing this, she immediately ran back to the Second Miss's side.

He recounted the whole story.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin became furious.

I instinctively prepared to smash something, but then realized I had nothing at hand.

Qiu Qian and Qiu Yu knelt on the ground.

Having served the second young lady for so many years, they knew the consequences of this action.

The second young lady has been very temperamental lately, throwing tantrums at the drop of a hat. There's nothing left in the house to smash now.

"Where are the things?" Chen Xin stood up, went to the two maids, and stepped on one of their hands with one foot.

Qiu Qian and Qiu Yu's hands were in excruciating pain, but they dared not utter a sound and could only endure it.

"Speak up, are you all mute?"

"Reporting to Second Miss, the items haven't been replenished yet." How can they buy things without money? They went to the storeroom to get things, but the storeroom wouldn't give them anything.

Things are not like they used to be. Before, no matter what was broken in the Second Miss's room, it would be quickly replaced with something better, and they never worried about it. But now, since Aunt Zhao was taken away, the Second Miss's good days are over.

"Good, very good!" Chen Xin kicked each of them, knocking them to the ground. "Get out! Get out of here, all of you!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qian and Qiu Yu fled as if they were escaping.

Chen Xin couldn't calm down in his room.

She tinkered around in her room for a while, and when she left, she was a completely different person.

Her light green dress perfectly showcased her shapely figure.

Her swaying gait left onlookers speechless with astonishment.

Qiu Qian and Qiu Yu had been serving the Second Miss. Seeing the Second Miss like this, they seemed to see the women who sold smiles at the entertainment venue.

What is their second young lady planning to do?

Has even she given up on herself?

The shameful thing she did last time hasn't completely died down yet. If she causes another incident like this, does she even want to live?

Chen Xin arrived at the Chen family's pond and looked at the lotus flowers blooming brightly in the pond.

As she looked around, she thought of what Chen Siyuan had done at the poetry gathering that day.

White lotus.

Anyway, she's already in this state, whether things will work out or not depends on today.

She's willing to give up everything as long as she succeeds, no matter what method she uses.