After exchanging pleasantries, the Qiao family got down to business.
Boss Qiao said, "Qinglan, Da Meng said that you two are in love. Today you came to the Qiao family. We think you are a steady and composed girl. We think you are a good person from the bottom of our hearts."
"If you are willing to marry into the Qiao family, our whole family will be overjoyed. You will have everyone's protection, so you won't be left to drift alone in the capital. What do you think?"
Du Qinglan glanced at Da Meng, and Da Meng nodded to her.
She bit her lip, her face beaming with joy: "I'm willing. Brother Da Meng is a good person, and the Qiao family has been very good to me. Over the years, I've been all alone and have never felt such warmth. I want to become a family with you all; it's my blessing."
"I am very grateful that everyone doesn't dislike me."
She lowered her head shyly as she spoke.
Although it was a natural progression, the Qiao family was still thrilled when Du Qinglan nodded.
Da Meng is going to have a wife; the Qiao family is about to have a new member.
"Silly child, the Qiao family is so happy to have you in their family. They would never look down on you. It's a blessing for the Qiao family that such a good girl like you is willing to marry into their family," Qiao Yunni said.
"Alright, it's settled then. We'll find someone who knows how to choose auspicious dates, pick a good day, and get the wedding arranged for you two," Old Master Qiao said.
Qiao Laosan instructed, "Steward Chai, go and invite the best fortune teller in these streets."
Butler Chai immediately went to do it.
Du Qinglan sensed something and looked up. Qiao Lian'er's gaze had just subtly shifted away from her face, and she casually took a sip of tea.
She didn't react otherwise, she just smiled gently.
Inside the East Warm Pavilion, the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful; the Qiao family had clearly come to regard Du Qinglan as family.
Du Qinglan was initially a little reserved, but she felt very comfortable with the Qiao family and relaxed completely.
Sometimes, however, a hint of confusion would appear on her face.
Qiao Lian'er went to the horse farm in the western suburbs to see the Crown Prince.
"Does Your Highness know Du Qinglan?"
"Du Qinglan?"
"That's right."
Chu Yaoce thought about it carefully and said, "I've never heard of this person."
"Besides the two concubines, are there any other women around the eldest prince?"
She observed Du Qinglan and realized that only the royal family could cultivate such a temperament, so she wouldn't think of Deputy General Chen.
"There are a few concubines, but they all stay in the palace and don't usually go out."
Qiao Lian'er rubbed her temples. This matter was indeed troublesome, either Du Qinglan really had no problems at all.
"What happened?"
Qiao Lian'er then recounted the story of Qiao Dameng and Du Qinglan.
After listening, Chu Yaoce pondered and said, "Princess, you're probably overthinking it. Maybe it really was just an unexpected encounter. No one can say for sure what will happen between men and women."
“But my intuition tells me this isn’t that simple,” Qiao Lian’er said. “I just can’t find a way to break through.”
Chu Yaoce had no choice but to say, "I will keep a close eye on the Crown Prince's side. If there is any connection, I will inform you immediately."
After parting ways with the Crown Prince, Qiao Lian'er went to see the First Prince.
The eldest prince seemed to be in a very good mood today, leaning back on a soft couch drinking wine, with his two concubines and four maids accompanying him.
Just as Qiao Lian'er was about to leave, she suddenly discovered a fact.
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