Yan Linglong was naturally puzzled as well, but judging from the He family's fortunes, that was indeed the case.
“Father, I cannot be wrong.”
Yan Shanxing sighed, "Your mother doesn't want to force your second sister to get married either." The implication was that he couldn't make the decision.
Yan Linglong naturally understood what he meant.
"Didn't Second Sister already meet that young master of the He family when we were in the Jincheng Commercial Building? We can go and ask her directly if she has any feelings for him. Mother can ask her."
At Yan Linglong's instigation, Yan Shanxing and the Zhao couple called Yan Linglan over.
Yan Linglan glanced timidly at Yan Shanxing, then walked to Zhao's side, saying, "Father, Mother."
Compared to Yan Shanxing, Yan Linglan was closer to Zhao Shi. Yan Shanxing was indifferent to Yan Linglong, his attention and thoughts were always on her, and his relationship with Yan Linglan was always very distant.
Zhao took Yan Linglan's hand and patted it. She also liked her second daughter, who was raised by her side. She was well-behaved, obedient, and sensible. Compared to her own daughter, she was like heaven and earth, incomparable.
"Lily of the Valley, the main reason I called you over is to ask about your marriage. You met that Mr. He at the Jincheng Commercial Building with your older sister that time, right? What do you think of Mr. He? Do you like him?"
If they approve, your father can go to their place and discuss your marriage. If they don't approve, your mother can find you another suitable candidate.
The threshold for the He family in Hongcheng is indeed too low, but they are still a very wealthy family, one of the richest in Hongcheng.
"Marrying into that family will guarantee you a life of plenty, with plenty of food and drink, and you'll be adorned in gold and silver, enjoying a life of wealth and luxury."
Zhao spoke to Yan Linglan in a gentle and soft voice, without putting on airs like a mistress of the house, but instead asking Yan Linglan's opinion like a mother.
Yan Linglan blushed and timidly uttered, "It's all up to Mother to decide." As for the young master of the He family, she still didn't know whether she liked him or not. She had only met him once and hadn't had any in-depth contact with him.
However, the person seems to be doing well.
Zhao glanced at Yan Shanxing. She thought to herself, "Whatever you mention to this child, he'll listen to you. He's just too obedient, which is why I don't want to bring it up myself."
If the child is unwilling, it becomes as if she forced them.
"Well... how about this? I'll find an opportunity for you two to meet, spend some time alone together, and get to know each other properly before bringing this up again." This was the only way she could think of that wouldn't make the child feel wronged.
They didn't make a decision right away.
Looking up at Yan Shanxing, Zhao said steadily, "Go and send an invitation to the He family in Hongcheng, inviting them to come over as guests."
"Didn't you say you had business to discuss? Let's use this as an excuse to invite them over. I'll arrange a banquet so the two children can get to know each other better."
Yan Shanxing pursed his lips and nodded; it was already a favor that he hadn't been rejected outright.
"I'll go draft the invitation and ask people to come over."
After leaving the Zhao family's courtyard, Yan Linglan did not go directly back to her own courtyard. She stood outside the gate of the Zhao family's courtyard for a moment, then turned and went to Yan Qingxue's courtyard.
The older sister is currently confined to the courtyard and not allowed to come out, so she has no choice but to go and talk to her about this matter.
Once inside Yan Qingxue's courtyard, after explaining the situation to her, Yan Qingxue's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Really? Really? Are you serious? Our manor is going to host a banquet for that young master of the He family?" Although the young master of the He family was a good person, Yan Qingxue wasn't so excited because she was interested in him. Rather, she was taking advantage of the banquet to invite her little cousin over. She had been feeling uneasy about not being able to keep her promise to her little cousin last time, so this was a good opportunity to invite her over.
It's true that she can't leave the courtyard, but there's no rule from her mother that she can't invite people to her residence!
While the main residence is hosting a grand banquet, she'll have a smaller one in her courtyard. She'll have her mother arrange both.
If you deliberately ask her mother to organize this banquet, her mother will definitely disagree. But using this big banquet as an excuse to hold a small banquet in her courtyard is just a matter of cooking a few more dishes.
It's something that can be done casually, and her mother certainly wouldn't refuse her.
"Xiaoya, you should quickly go and tell your mother to draft an extra invitation, saying that I felt really bad about the banquet I declined last time."
Taking this opportunity, I plan to make up for it. I'll ask my mother to prepare a few more dishes and host a feast for me. I can't go out, but I can't very well let anyone in, right? My mother will definitely agree.
Xiaoya rubbed her forehead in distress. Her young lady really knew how to make trouble for her. Asking her to go talk to the madam about this matter at this time would only make things worse.
However, the lady might actually agree.
**
Red City, a place to settle down.
Anle looked at the invitation in her hand in surprise, blinked, "Then... is everything alright?" They were still able to invite her to their mansion, so it seems that nothing is wrong.
Is this the Greentown City Lord's Mansion?
Anle leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and muttered something to himself.
"Should I bring my cousin Zhishu to visit us?"
Actually, she was quite optimistic about Miss Yan and her cousin Zhishu. More than anything, she found it interesting, like watching an idol drama.
It's not a sadomasochistic relationship, but the kind of silly, absurd storyline that she finds quite interesting.
Although both relationships involve a significant gap in social class, the relationship with his cousin Zhiyi is completely different. It doesn't feel heavy or oppressive; instead, it only creates an interest that makes you want to keep watching.
Perhaps it's because Cousin Zhiyi and Miss Yan are completely different; their auras and impressions are also different.
However, even though I wanted to bring my cousin Zhishu along because I wanted to see what would happen, bringing only my cousin Zhishu would easily cause the City Lord's Mansion to have any wild ideas.
In an era when men and women were strictly separated, bringing a boy about the same age as Miss Yan to someone's door was a very sensitive matter.
Then it would be better to bring a few more; that would actually reduce the suspicion of the city lord's mansion.
Then let's bring Fourth Sister along, Cousin Zhili along, and oh, and Third Brother who can liven things up, let's bring him along too!
Anyway, Miss Yan had met them before, so she didn't feel awkward or unfamiliar when she was with them.
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