After a long silence, Lin Chen finally gave up on the plan. He felt that now was not a good time to let Shen Yunxi know his feelings.

Even if Shen Yunxi and Jun Xuan haven't broken off their engagement yet, it doesn't mean that Shen Yunxi has given up her feelings for Jun Xuan. Just because he hasn't changed his mind doesn't mean he can immediately express his feelings and come to propose marriage.

Besides, she has only just given up, but her feelings for Jun-hyun cannot be completely let go overnight. She also needs time to forget her feelings for Jun-hyun.

"In that case, I hope Yunxi can let go of everything as soon as possible, and let go of herself as well." Lin Chen smiled.

“Then I’ll take your kind words, Brother Lin.” Shen Yunxi nodded in agreement, then suddenly remembered something and spoke up, “By the way, is Brother Lin going to the Lotus Viewing Festival in a few days? If you’re not too busy, you can go too. Brother Lin doesn’t usually like to go to these kinds of occasions.”

Shen Yunxi thought that it might be because Lin Chen didn't like to attend parties or go out, which was why he hadn't met a suitable woman. If he went out more often and met more people, he might be able to find a wife.

Lin Chen nodded. He couldn't say that he didn't like going to those occasions; it was clear that every time he went, he saw Shen Yunxi waiting anxiously by Jun Xuan's side, which made him feel extremely sad.

Over time, Lin Chen became unwilling to go, and even if he did, Shen Yunxi would not look at him.

These words could not be said directly, otherwise it would be easy to lose the opportunity to continue getting closer to Shen Yunxi. Lin Chen was very clear about this.

“Alright, Yunxi is right. It’s appropriate to go out and get some fresh air. How about I pick you up on the day of the Lotus Viewing Festival?” Lin Chen asked.

Shen Yunxi nodded, "Okay, then I'll trouble Brother Lin to pick me up. I don't know if my sister is going or not, I'll go see her in a couple of days and ask."

“Alright, your sister should also get some social interaction,” Lin Chen replied.

Shen Qiuyan, the third young lady of the Shen family, is the daughter of Shen Zhong and Lan Pei, the younger sister of Shen Anyu, and the older sister of Shen Yunxi. She married into the Jiang family three years ago and became the eldest young mistress of the Jiang family. However, she has not had any children yet and only has a daughter, so her life in the Jiang family is not very easy.

The sisters' names, the elder sister being named Shen Qiuyan and the younger sister Shen Yunxi, actually share the same origin: "When the autumn wind rises, the white clouds fly; when the grass and trees turn yellow and fall, the wild geese fly south." It was also a name chosen by Shen herself.

Jiang Wenye, the eldest son of the Jiang family, was the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Unfortunately, Jiang Wenye only managed to become a sixth-rank official in the capital and spent his days taking advantage of the situation.

Jiang Wenye was a notorious playboy, though this wasn't known in his early years. It only became known after Shen Qiuyan married into the family.

Unfortunately, Shen Qiuyan had already married him, and it was too late for her to regret it.

In truth, Shen Qiuyan's marriage to Jiang Wenye was entirely of her own volition. The two met on the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day), and Jiang Wenye genuinely loved Shen Qiuyan at that time, which is why he considered marrying her.

He was like a leopard that can't change its spots; just three months after their marriage, he took a fancy to another woman, leaving Shen Qiuyan heartbroken and alone in the mansion.

The Jiang family naturally indulged Jiang Wenye immensely, but Old Madam Jiang was not an easy person to get along with. She always spoke sarcastically about Shen Qiuyan's lack of pregnancy, saying openly and secretly that she could not give birth to a daughter. As a result, Shen Qiuyan suffered a lot and did not receive her husband's love, and her health was not very good.

Shen Yunxi also thought that Shen Qiuyan was unhappy in the mansion, so she thought she would go to the Jiang family as soon as possible and ask her if she would like to go out for a walk.

“That’s right, Brother Lin is right,” Shen Yunxi said.

The two talked in the pavilion for a while longer before Lin Chen stood up and prepared to leave the Shen family.

"Yunxi, you don't need to see me off. I'll go out by myself. You should get some rest. You must be tired from going out today," Lin Chen said with a smile.

Hearing him say that, and considering that Lin Chen and she were like siblings, Shen Yunxi didn't insist.

After saying goodbye to Shen Yunxi, Lin Chen was about to leave when he was stopped by someone as soon as he reached the front yard.

"Young Master Lin, please wait a moment." A female voice sounded behind him.

The gate wasn't far away, but they had to go through a long corridor. Lin Chen happened to have one foot on the corridor, so he had to turn around to look.

What came into view was a woman wearing a pale yellow gauze dress. She approached gracefully, but her steps were also somewhat hurried.

It was clear that the other party was very happy to see Lin Chen appear.

Lin Chen nodded slightly, "So it's Miss Seven. I hope Miss Seven is well."

“Young Master Lin hasn’t visited the Shen family for quite some time. Has something come up that’s keeping you away? I know that Young Master Lin is highly valued by the Emperor and is very busy with official duties, but you can still come to the Shen family for tea in your spare time,” Shen Siqi said softly.

Lin Chen had long since seen through Shen Siqi's thoughts, and his expression remained indifferent, subtly revealing a sense of detachment.

"Seventh Miss is too kind. Yunxi and I are like siblings. The Marquis and his wife have treated me very well. If I find the time, I will naturally come to pay my respects. I have other matters to attend to, so I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell." Lin Chen smiled and prepared to leave.

Shen Siqi's expression changed slightly, and a hurt look flashed in her eyes. She pursed her lips and took a big step forward. "Why does Young Master Lin keep people at arm's length? Some people are not romantic and do not understand Young Master Lin's feelings, but Siqi understands why Young Master Lin cannot see others. Now that Young Master Lin is in the Ministry of Rites, I know that he is busy with official duties, but he is not completely without free time. He just does not want to."

In fact, the person Lin Chen least wanted to meet when he came to the Lin family was Shen Siqi. The main reason was that he couldn't reciprocate her feelings, and for Lin Chen, Shen Siqi was indeed too young, not yet of marriageable age.

This young girl doesn't understand feelings yet, and she's unwilling to give Shen Siqi any chance. She always rejects him directly, so as not to leave him with any expectations. She doesn't want to hold someone back.

However, Shen Siqi was stubborn and unwilling to give up. Whenever Lin Chen came to the Shen family, she would take the opportunity to come and talk to her.

She seems similar to Shen Yunxi in this respect, but she is much more stubborn and thoughtful than Shen Yunxi. If not handled properly, she could cause a big problem.

Lin Chen sighed, "Since Miss Seven understands everything, there's no need for me to say more. I believe you know everything. Some things cannot be forced, especially matters of the heart. Miss Seven is still young and will meet many more and better people in the future."

Shen Siqi bit her lip, her body trembling slightly, her eyes filled with anger.

"Why is Young Master Lin so cold? In what way is Siqi inferior to Sixth Sister? Besides, I'm not young anymore. I'll be of marriageable age this year, and I can consider many things now!" Shen Siqi said.

When Shen Siqi spoke of Shen Yunxi, a hint of hatred flashed in her eyes. Her fourth sister had told her to get along well with Shen Yunxi, but she couldn't do it.

Because she absolutely hates Shen Yunxi!