On the 3rd of December, a light snow was falling from the sky.

It wasn't until evening that the Shen family's large ship arrived at the capital's dock.

The Marquis of Dingguo's mansion sent over a hundred people to seal off the entire dock.

After receiving the person, they went straight to the Marquis of Dingguo's residence.

The procession was quite grand, consisting of more than thirty horse-drawn carriages.

Apart from Ye Caiping's and others' clothing and personal belongings, everything else was betrothal gifts from Shen Zhiyan's marriage proposal.

It was pulled over, went around in circles, and then pulled back!

Because Ye Caiping was going to make an appearance in the capital, these items became her dowry.

Dingguo Hou Mansion——

The surrounding streets were blocked off. Old Madam Shen, supported by her maid, stood at the gate with a group of servants: "Why haven't they arrived yet?"

Standing below were three young men, the sons of the Marquis of Dingguo.

The eldest son, Shen Xingyue, is 19 years old and is the heir of the Marquis of Dingguo.

The second son, Shen Xingyun, is 17 years old.

The youngest son, Shen Xingxu, is 16 years old.

"It's still early, Grandmother, go back and rest. Your grandson will wait here," Shen Xingyue said.

Madam Shen waved her hand and sighed softly, "I only look forward to this once a year."

Just then, a servant rushed in from a distance: "They're back! The Marquis and the Second Master are back."

Madam Shen was delighted and looked up to see three large carriages speeding towards them.

It stopped in front of her in no time.

"Grandma!" Shen Manman jumped down immediately and threw herself into Old Madam Shen's arms. "Manman missed Grandma so much!"

"Manbao! Grandma's darling!" Old Madam Shen immediately hugged her and rubbed her face and kissed her. "You've grown taller again."

"whee."

Over there, the Marquis of Dingguo and his wife, along with Shen Zhiyan, also got out of the carriage.

Shen Zhiyan quickly went to the carriage behind and helped Ye Caiping down.

Madam Shen stared blankly at Shen Zhiyan, tears welling up in her eyes.

Shen Zhiyan took three steps forward in two, flicked his robes, and knelt on one knee: "Your son greets Mother."

"Good..." Old Madam Shen hurriedly helped him up, cupping his face in her hands: "My Yan-ge'er is finally back."

She had two sons and a daughter, and she doted on her youngest son, Shen Zhiyan, the most, showing him favoritism without any reason.

But ironically, the person you cherish most is the one who has the most difficult life.

Shen Zhiyan smiled, looking at his elderly mother's tear-streaked, loving face, and gently brushed the fine snow off her shoulders.

"This is..." Old Madam Shen's gaze fell on Ye Caiping behind her.

A person with a pure and elegant appearance, wearing a red cloak with fur trim.

Shen Zhiyan quickly pulled Ye Caiping forward: "Mother, this is Caiping."

Ye Caiping quickly greeted her, "Greetings, Madam."

Looking at Shen Zhiyan's gentle demeanor, Madam Shen's eyes filled with a smile: "Please rise."

He then helped her up himself and took a closer look at her.

She was a first-rate beauty, with a beautiful and refined appearance and an extraordinary temperament. Because she came from a farming family, her behavior was more open-minded.

Madam Shen already had a good impression of Ye Caiping. After all, winning the favor of Shen Zhiyan and his daughter was a great achievement in Madam Shen's eyes.

Now that Ye Caiping is even more outstanding than expected, he is even more satisfied: "By the way, where is your daughter?"

“Here I am, Jin’er, Huan’er.”

Ye Jin'er and her sister quickly stepped forward and greeted Madam Shen.

Madam Shen looked at the Ye Jin'er sisters; one was bright and beautiful, the other was delicate and pretty—both were little beauties in the making.

Shen Manman skipped over and said with a smile, "Grandmother, look at my sisters, aren't they pretty? Do you like them?"

I love it!

Madam Shen has always loved pretty little girls. One Manman in the family was already enough to make her happy, but now that there are two more, she will be three times happier!

Madam Shen then asked, "By the way, are you from your maternal family?"

"Here they are." Ye Caiping then introduced Ye Daquan and his family.

As for Ye Siquan and the other villagers, they were seasick and didn't dare to see the world, so they went to Ye Caiping's five-courtyard house first.

In addition, the betrothal gifts that Ye Caiping brought back were also sent over.

Ye Daquan and the others greeted him in a proper manner. They hadn't wasted their time on the ship for more than half a month; they had all been diligently studying various etiquettes and rules.

Ye Daquan, a rough and uncultured man, was the one who studied the most diligently.

As his younger sister's older brother, Ye Daquan couldn't let her down or become a laughingstock. So he put in all his effort to study.

"Quickly, let's go inside." Madam Hou said with a smile as she stepped forward.

In a good mood, Madam Shen took Shen Manman's hand in one hand and Ye Caiping's hand in the other, and they went into the house together.

After having a meal at the Marquis's residence, Ye Caiping and the others headed to the five-courtyard house.

That already belongs to Ye Caiping; the land deeds, house deeds, and everything else are all in Ye Caiping's name.

She and Shen Zhiyan were already engaged, and with only a little over a month left before their divorce, it was not appropriate for her to stay overnight at the Marquis's residence.

The house was just across the street from the Shen family's house, and Shen Zhiyan personally escorted Ye Caiping and the others there.

Madam Shen stood at the door again, watching the carriages of Shen Zhiyan and Ye Caiping slowly disappear into the distance.

Lady Hou, standing beside her, smiled and said, "It would be even better if we could have a son or daughter after the wedding next year."

Madam Shen nodded and sighed softly, "The one before was carefully chosen for him by his elder sister and me. But after the marriage, nothing went as he wished."

"He chose this one himself, so as long as he likes it, that's fine. I hope they can have a harmonious and loving marriage in the future."

......

Shen Zhiyan led Ye Caiping and the others into the five-courtyard house.

There were more than thirty maids and servants in the house who were cleaning and watering. As soon as they saw them, they rushed forward to greet them and lead the way.

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