In the third month of spring, when all things revive, it is the best time for a spring outing. As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an, Jiang Xuelin naturally would not waste this beautiful spring weather and took people to Yuanshan Temple outside the city for a spring outing.

Originally, Lady Jing'an Marquis wanted to force her to learn proper manners, but some things had happened recently. Lady Jing'an Marquis, who also felt sorry for her daughter, didn't say much. She only told her not to cause trouble when she went out, to take good care of her servants, and not to be alone.

"Mother, are you still worried that something might happen to me?"

Lady Jing'an looked at her bright and spirited daughter, dressed in a dashing riding outfit and holding a riding whip, and felt a lump in her throat. She felt a tightness in her chest and her head was throbbing. Her gentle and dignified face almost broke down, and she glared at her with her almond-shaped eyes.

"Is your mother worried that something might happen to you? Yes, your mother is worried that something might happen to you!"

Jiang Xuelin, who was in a good mood because she was about to go out, immediately put down her riding whip when she saw that her mother was a little angry. She stood up properly, tilted her head and smiled at Lady Jing'an.

"My daughter never causes trouble; it's always the other way around."

Lady Jing'an rubbed her temples helplessly, her voice softening, "Your father and I have been looking for a marriage partner for you recently, so take it easy."

When the topic of marriage came up, Jiang Xuelin frowned and her mood dropped. "If my daughter finds out and it really happens, she will endure it."

Seeing her daughter's expression, Lady Jing'an hesitated for a moment before giving her another instruction, "...If you really encounter it, don't try to endure it too much."

She knew her daughter's personality; she wasn't the type to cause trouble, but she had always loved to stand up for the weak and couldn't help but get involved when she encountered injustice.

Jiang Xuelin was right. It was never her who caused trouble; she just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time and couldn't stand by and watch.

Lady Jing'an sighed inwardly, wondering who she inherited this temperament from.

"Go quickly and come back soon. Don't stay outside for too long."

Because of the mourning period, and the recent troubles with marriage, Lady Jing'an Marquis kept her at home to learn manners so that she could find a good marriage in the future. But she couldn't really confine her, as she felt sorry for her.

Although Lady Jing'an always complained that the Marquis spoiled his daughter too much and made her unruly, she herself was not much better. If she had really been determined to discipline her, Jiang Xuelin would not have developed her current personality.

"Okay, I'm leaving then."

Jiang Xuelin was overjoyed, bowed to the Lady of Jing'an Marquis, and turned to leave.

When other young ladies from wealthy families go out for a spring outing, they always bring many guards and maids. However, Jiang Xuelin found it troublesome and only brought one maid and two guards. She rode her horse in front, while the maid rode in a carriage behind, which contained spare clothes and various other items.

The capital city was noisy and crowded, but once outside the city, the view opened up instantly. Jiang Xuelin, who had been quite irritable lately, felt much better almost immediately. She flicked her whip and led the way out.

There were few people on the official road leading to Yuanshan Temple. Compared to Yuanshan Temple, Xiangguo Temple on the other side of the capital would be more crowded, but Jiang Xuelin preferred the tranquility of Yuanshan Temple.

And lately she's had too many worries, so she really needs a quiet place to clear her head.

Although she was impatient with learning the rules, it wasn't enough to bother her. The only thing that bothered the entire Jing'an Marquis's mansion was Jiang Xuelin's marriage.

Nowadays, girls get engaged early and usually get married after they reach the age of fifteen. Families who love their daughters will keep them for two more years, but no matter which family it is, the engagement time will not be too late.

If it's too late, all the eligible men will have already been chosen.

People say that a family with a daughter will have a hundred suitors, and the reverse is also true; many families with daughters will start looking for potential partners early on.

Getting married can wait, but we can settle things first.

As the most beloved daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an, Jiang Xuelin was naturally the same. She was engaged at the age of fourteen and planned to wait a few more years until she was seventeen or eighteen before getting married.

Unfortunately, it was later discovered that her fiancé was a chivalrous man who kept a mistress outside the marriage. When the Marquis of Jing'an found out, he immediately broke off the engagement.

He kept a mistress before even getting married, so he must be an unreliable and irresponsible person.

Later, the old Marquis and his wife passed away one after another, and her marriage was delayed because of the mourning period. Now that the mourning period is over, the third prince, who has lost his wife, has his eye on her.

The Marquis of Jing'an's family certainly did not want their pampered daughter to become someone's second wife. Even if the Third Prince was a prince, his principal wife would at least become a princess in the future, which would be of no use to them. They did not want Jiang Xuelin to become someone else's stepmother.

Unfortunately, the Third Prince's faction has its eyes on the power of the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion, and has been hinting at it recently.

If Jiang Xuelin were to say that someone like the Third Prince, she would rather marry that good-for-nothing Fu Hanlai than the Third Prince.

With countless concubines and maids in her backyard, and several children already, how could she possibly be willing?

The Marquis of Jing'an and his wife treated each other with utmost respect and affection. They had no concubines, and their home was quiet. Jiang Xuelin couldn't stand the women in the backyard.

So annoying!

"Stay away from me, I'm going for a run by myself."

“But young lady, the madam instructed us to follow you and not leave you alone.” The two guards looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Just go back and don't say anything. What could possibly happen? If you really run into thieves, I might have to protect you."

The two guards: "..."

While this statement made sense, it did indeed make the two of them feel ashamed.

As guards, they couldn't beat the young ladies of the family... but these young ladies weren't ordinary girls; they had been on the battlefield. Not to mention them, even the young master and the other three young men of the family were no match for them.

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