Fan Weiwei was escorted home by the crowd. The noble ladies were also frightened by what had happened and did not stay long, all returning home.

When Madam Fan heard that her daughter had fallen into the water, she was extremely anxious. She sent someone to fetch a doctor and then went to see her herself.

As soon as I entered the yard, I heard my daughter crying and throwing things. I thought she was terrified, so I rushed in to comfort her.

When Fan Weiwei saw her mother arrive, she rushed to her, crying, "Mother, she's the one who ruined me! That bitch ruined me, waaaaah..."

She recounted what had happened, even showing her mother the pinch marks on her waist, but when her clothes were lifted, there was nothing there.

"Mom, I didn't lie, she really pinched me, waaaaaah..."

Fan Weiwei felt even more aggrieved. How come there wasn't a single mark on her skin when that bitch pinched her so hard?

Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Fan felt very sorry for her. Her daughter was her own flesh and blood, so she naturally knew whether her daughter was lying or not. It seemed that her daughter had really fallen into the hands of that county magistrate's daughter.

However, she is not only the daughter of the county magistrate, but also has the powerful Lu family behind her.

Liu Yuexiang dared to treat the young lady of the Vice Minister's mansion like that because someone was backing her up. As for who that person was—those who know, know.

Madam Fan narrowed her eyes and coaxed her daughter, asking, "Why did you want to bully Miss Liu?"

Fan Weiwei was stunned. She didn't dare to tell the truth. She didn't want to admit that she, the legitimate daughter of a vice minister's family, would be jealous of Liu Yuexiang.

Fan Weiwei is different from other noble ladies. Others would first consider Lu Zilei, and only after realizing that Lu Zilei was out of the question would they settle for Lu Xiaoyang.

But Fan Weiwei took a liking to Lu Xiaoyang at first sight. His roguish charm was very attractive. She even thought that with her status, she was more than a match for Lu Xiaoyang, and there was no reason for the Lu family to disagree. She would go home and discuss the marriage with her parents.

But before she could make a move, she was told that Lu Xiaoyang also had a girl he liked, and that the girl was just the daughter of a minor county magistrate.

What makes Liu Yuexiang so special?!

Even though she's the daughter of a county magistrate, she's just doing odd jobs for the Lu family now!

Why should I compete with someone like that?

Seeing her hesitate and remain silent, Madam Fan understood and asked directly, "You've taken a fancy to that Lu Xiaoyang?"

Fan Weiwei was stunned for a moment, then her face turned red instantly. She thought her mother would say she would help her, but the hand that her mother was holding was suddenly shaken off.

Mrs. Fan said sternly, "Impossible! You can't like Lu Xiaoyang, no matter who you like!"

Fan Weiwei's pupils dilated, and she subconsciously asked, "Why?"

"What do you think? What is your status? And what is his status? The Fan family has raised you all these years, not so that you would lower yourself and disgrace the family!"

In Madam Fan's eyes, Lu Xiaoyang has no parents and is currently engaged in business. In the future, he will only be a merchant. He is currently managing He Jiuniang's business, which can be considered as a capable assistant. At a higher level, he can be considered as a manager, but so what? He is still a lower-class person!

Such a person is not even qualified to marry the concubine's daughter of the Vice Minister's family. If it weren't for his good relationship with the Lu family, he wouldn't even be willing to marry off a concubine's daughter, let alone Fan Weiwei, the legitimate daughter!

Fan Weiwei stared wide-eyed at her mother, hardly believing that such words could come from her mother's mouth.

From childhood to adulthood, her parents have tried their best to satisfy whatever she wanted. This is the first time she has been rejected, and with such harsh words.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Madam Fan didn't mind and continued, "Let's pretend today's events never happened. Don't worry about Lu Xiaoyang anymore. I'll send someone to deliver some gifts to the Lu family later, saying it's a thank-you gift for saving your life. Don't go out for the time being, just stay home and rest!"

With that, he turned and left, his unfamiliarity sending a chill down Fan Weiwei's spine.

As a mother, it's not that I don't feel sorry for my daughter, but I also need to let her know my stance: Lu Xiaoyang is ultimately not a good match for me.

She heard the sound of Fan Weiwei throwing things behind her, but she pretended not to hear it and quickened her pace.

On the Lu family's side, He Jiuniang wrote a prescription for Liu Yuexiang to get the medicine and said, "You did a great job today. If Madam Fan had any foresight, she wouldn't have allowed her daughter to act recklessly. Of course, if they are unreasonable, we are not afraid. Just focus on doing your own thing."

"Yes, thank you, Madam."

With He Jiuniang's words, Liu Yuexiang felt more at ease and smiled sincerely.

Sure enough, a short while later, they received a thank-you gift from the Fan family, and He Jiuniang gave it all to Liu Yuexiang.

Liu Yuexiang is a very clever girl. She even shared most of the things with Lianhua and the others. Her social skills are top-notch.

He Jiuniang saw this and was even more satisfied.

Lu Xiaoyang had been out at the market all day when he returned and learned that Liu Yuexiang had fallen into the water. Although he hadn't suffered any losses, he still couldn't help but rush to check on her.

Originally, Zhang Lanxiang was accompanying her cousin, but when she saw Lu Xiaoyang arrive, she tactfully left, leaving only the two of them in the room, both of them blushing slightly.

"Why didn't you tell me you were going to a banquet today? If I had known, I would have gone to watch the boat trip around the lake."

If he were there, Liu Yuexiang wouldn't have been forced into this situation.

Although the weather isn't cold yet, it's still easy to catch a cold, which is especially bad for girls' health.

"Hehe, how am I supposed to teach her a lesson now that you're here? I didn't suffer any loss today!"

Liu Yuexiang generously shared today's results with Lu Xiaoyang, and she was very proud of it.

When she received the invitation last night, she told everyone not to tell Lu Xiaoyang, otherwise he would definitely try to sabotage it and affect her performance.

Lu Xiaoyang looked at the girl in front of him who was smiling brightly and was speechless, but he couldn't hide the doting look in his eyes.

She was working hard for him, clearing away other obstacles so that she could be with him.

Therefore, he could not betray this sincerity.

He boldly reached out and took Liu Yuexiang's hand, saying, "Third Aunt said that once these matters in the capital are resolved, she will ask a matchmaker to come to your house to propose marriage."

Speaking of this, Liu Yuexiang blushed, but still nodded. She had been looking forward to this day for a long time, and was naturally happy.

But Lu Xiaoyang hesitated, nervously saying, "I just don't know if your family will agree. You're the county magistrate's daughter, but I..."

Before he could finish speaking, a small hand covered his mouth. Liu Yuexiang glared at him and said, "You're not allowed to talk about yourself like that! I like you, and my parents like you too!"

Liu Yuexiang had been corresponding with her family and openly admitted that she liked Lu Xiaoyang. Her family was initially hesitant, worried that Lu Xiaoyang would have a hard time since she was an orphan, but they couldn't resist her persistent pleading and eventually agreed.

However, after saying that, she realized that her words were too rash and hurriedly tried to pull her hand back, but Lu Xiaoyang grabbed her and smiled innocently: "Hehe, I will definitely treat you well!"

He made a lot of money in business, and even invested in his aunts' various businesses, receiving dividends regularly. He wouldn't let Liu Yuexiang live a hard life.