Enemies often meet in a narrow road, and she runs into Xie Yun wherever she goes.

And nothing good ever happens when you encounter it.

Yining felt that he had to learn to calculate the almanac when he went out in the future.

Xie Yun was accompanied by an elderly man with a white beard. The man wore the uniform of a second-rank official and had an aloof demeanor. He must be Lord Xie. Xu Wei and Grand Secretary Gu were also present at the banquet hall. They had been friends for many years, so they exchanged pleasantries.

Elder Xie introduced Xie Yun to the others: "My granddaughter Yun'er, I brought her out to see the world."

Xie Yun smiled sweetly, calling out "Grandpa Xu" and "Grandpa Gu." Her hair was styled in a bun on one side, and her neck was long and beautiful. Elder Xie had always raised Xie Yun as a boy, and often brought her to meet dignitaries. Xie Yun wasn't shy at all. Grand Secretary Gu, stroking his beard, smiled and said, "Your granddaughter is truly worthy of her reputation. She's generous and open-minded. I find her very appealing."

After saying that, he called the servant over and gave Xie Yun a pair of rosewood paperweights.

Thinking this was her grandfather, Yi Ning couldn't help but look at Grand Secretary Gu. He was the Prince's Grand Tutor, bestowed by the late emperor, and wore the robes of a first-rank official. He had slightly high cheekbones and arched eyebrows. The women in the room also whispered about Xie Yun, many in awe and envy. After all, few girls were raised this way. Who could be like Xie Yun, who, at such a young age, already knew half of the court officials, and even Grand Secretary Gu had to give her gifts.

Gu Xueshi then smiled again: "Seeing your granddaughter reminds me of my good-for-nothing grandson, who is now accompanying the emperor. I wonder if Miss Xie has met him?"

Xu Wei interrupted him, "Don't even think about it. The marriage has already been decided. It's with Cheng Lang, the Imperial Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate. You're trying to force the issue. Be careful, or Master Cheng will punish you next time."

Gu Xueshi just smiled and said nothing. He was worried about his grandson's marriage, and whenever he saw a good match, he would always consider it for Gu Jingming.

Xie Yun looked at Luo Shenyuan who was drinking tea beside him.

He spoke to Yang Ling, his slender hands holding the teacup as he spoke, the joints distinct. Yang Ling didn't know what he was talking about, but he smiled and leaned back in the armchair.

This man didn't like her, and her pride wouldn't let her do anything to please him. She could only blame herself for making a mess of the arrangements, which had led to him marrying someone else, while she was about to marry Cheng Lang.

Since you are going to marry Cheng Lang, it’s time to settle down.

Xie Yun took a deep breath, and then heard Xu Wei say, "Shen Yuan, I remember you and Miss Xie were quite close, right?"

After hearing Xu Wei's words, Luo Shenyuan stood up and said slowly, "Thank you, Second Miss."

Back when he was at the Sun family, he had indeed interacted with Xie Yun. He knew Xie Yun liked him, and although he kept silent, he was certainly aware of everyone's feelings towards him. He had never deliberately tried to get close to her, nor had he deliberately distanced himself from her. It was only later that he deliberately kept his distance from Xie Yun.

Xie Yun's heart was filled with complex emotions. He looked directly into his eyes and said, "Lord Luo, long time no see."

Luo Shenyuan curled the corners of his mouth slightly, nodded and sat down.

Gu Xueshi found this a bit strange. This Miss Xie seemed to have some interest in Lord Luo...

Xu Wei smiled. Luo Shenyuan would certainly gain more support by marrying Xie Yun than by marrying Yi Ning. Although Wei Ling was a Duke of Ying, he was still a military officer. Meanwhile, Xie Gelao was the backbone of the civil service. He couldn't understand Luo Shenyuan's thoughts. Marrying Wei Yi Ning would only bring more benefits than disadvantages.

Mrs. Yang paid no attention to what was happening outside. She placed a piece of braised pig's trotter with bamboo shoots in Yining's bowl and said with a smile, "Sister Yining, eat quickly. The chef at the Xu residence makes the best pig's trotters."

Yi Ning thought Mrs. Yang was really straightforward and put a piece of pig's trotter in her bowl. "Don't be so polite, sister."

After dinner, Mrs. Yang took Luo Yining to talk by the pool next to the banquet hall.

The lotus pods have withered this season, but the ginkgo trees have turned yellow, creating a unique elegance. Madam Yang asked Yining, "Your husband is a minister, so he must be very busy, right? Yang Ling often comes home late."

Yining ate sunflower seeds with Mrs. Yang. "He's fine. He usually comes home on time. But sometimes he's busy until late at night."

Mrs. Yang's face turned unhappy. She lowered her voice and said, "I told you there's something wrong with that kid because he comes home late every day. I beat him but he refuses to admit it..."

Yi Ning almost swallowed the melon seed shells: "Sister Xuan Rong, did you hit Lord Yang?"

"That's nothing," Mrs. Yang said disapprovingly. "If you don't beat him, he won't learn his lesson. He'll remember it after a few beatings. Your brother-in-law, Yang Ling, is so slick and smooth-talking. If you don't discipline him, he'll definitely lie to you all day. Sister, I just noticed that Miss Xie has a crush on Lord Luo. Lord Luo is a young and talented man, so he must have many fans. If he makes a mistake one day, you can whip him. You have the support of the Duke of Yingguo, so you don't have to worry."

Mrs. Yang was the daughter of a chieftain, the local ruler, a position passed down from generation to generation. In areas with chieftains, the people were often tough and sturdy. Mrs. Yang was very different from the noble ladies of the capital.

Yi Ning laughed until she cried. She didn't dare to listen to it, but she really didn't dare to hit Luo Shenyuan. She was afraid that he would subdue her before he could hit her. But she nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, Sister Xuanrong. I will definitely live up to your teachings."

Who would have thought that someone behind him would chuckle, "Brother Shenyuan, listen, I'm so sorry!"

Yi Ning turned around and saw Luo Shenyuan and Yang Ling standing behind her. Yang Ling couldn't help laughing, while Luo Shenyuan had a stern face. Mrs. Yang then realized someone was eavesdropping. Yi Ning immediately stood up and looked at Luo Shenyuan's face. He didn't look very good.

Luo Shenyuan couldn't hold it in any longer and smiled. He walked over to her and pinched her chin: "With your physique, you still want to hit me? Huh?"

Yining felt his hand touching her chin.

She uttered an "ah" and said seriously, "I never said I was going to spank you. You probably heard it wrong."

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