Lady Jing'an was somewhat surprised that he returned early, as she had assumed that Jiang Xuelin would not return until at least dusk, given his personality.

Since I let her out, I've never seen her come back early.

Seeing Jiang Xuelin's gloomy expression, Lady Jing'an felt a pang of unease: Could something have happened?

"Lin'er, come here."

Jiang Xuelin tossed the moon-white cloak adorned with red plum blossoms to the maid behind her, then quickly walked over and sat down next to Lady Jing'an, saying, "Mother."

"Have you done what Mother asked you to do?"

"It's done, good luck, very auspicious." Not wanting to say more, Jiang Xuelin picked up the cup on the table after answering, and took a small sip.

It was her mother's favorite Junshan Silver Needle tea.

Who did you run into?

Jiang Xuelin choked for a moment, but still honestly answered her mother's question, after all, the Lady of Jing'an Marquis's anger was not to be underestimated.

"That guy, Fu Hanlai."

Lady Jing'an thought to herself, "As expected," but judging from Jiang Xuelin's expression, she knew he hadn't made a move.

It's good that they didn't do anything.

They're in the middle of discussing marriage, and now news of a street fight has spread. It's not good for their reputation; they'll have to be careful for now.

“Mother, I learned from Fu Hanlai that the Third Prince may want the Emperor to grant him a marriage directly.”

An arranged marriage.

Who will be betrothed to whom?

The answer is obvious.

Lady Jing'an's smiling face instantly darkened.

The Third Prince extended an olive branch several times, wanting to marry Jiang Xuelin, but the Jiang family did not agree. Unexpectedly, he would actually come up with such a radical idea to undermine her family.

This is absolutely outrageous!