"Is it really enough to just ask an official matchmaker to propose marriage if you like someone?" Jiang Mian stared intently at Mo Lan, his eyes gleaming with an unknown light, leaving Mo Lan completely bewildered.
"...That should be right, I don't have much experience either." She's single too, so don't look at her like that, it puts a lot of pressure on her.
Seeing Jiang Mian's eager gaze, Mo Lan secretly planned to ask Zhou Bo to find out how to propose marriage and then tell Jiang Mian.
If the parents aren't supportive, and no one else dares to hire him, he's a pitiful kid.
Women get older and are eager to get married, and men get older and are equally eager to marry!
Seeing Mo Lan's somewhat embarrassed expression, Jiang Mian composed himself and said with a slightly awkward look, "Lan'er is right. It's not too late to have the housekeeper inquire about the procedures later."
“That’s how it should be,” Mo Lan sighed, then quietly drank her tea until she had lunch before getting up to leave.
Jiang Mian escorted her to the gate. "When is Lan'er returning to the village?"
"I don't think the snow will stop anytime soon. I'll head back this afternoon. I've been away for more than half a year. If I don't go back soon, I'll get scolded."
Considering how much Hua Yifei dotes on his daughter, if she doesn't return to the village, he might go straight to the escort agency.
Jiang Mian looked at Mo Lan's expression when she mentioned her family and couldn't help but feel envious. "Okay, I'll come see you when I have time."
"No, lest someone sees it and accuses you of colluding with bandits, then you'll never be able to clear your name."
Mo Lan shook her head and whispered something in his ear.
"Anyway, I won't be staying in the village for too long. Around the Lantern Festival, I'll be heading to Jiang County."
"Are you leaving again? What are you going to Jiang County for?" Jiang Mian looked at Mo Lan with a worried expression.
"I plan to open up waterway transportation. Jiang County happens to be at the confluence of the Jing and Wei Rivers, so it's necessary to build a wharf there. Then, trade between the north and south can be done by water, especially for fruits, porcelain, tea, and the like—it'll be convenient, fast, and safe. No matter how big the trade fair is or how much goods come in, I can handle it all. Of course, Ye County also needs to build a wharf for loading and unloading goods. You, as the prefect, must support me then."
"I see. Don't worry, I will support you. Your idea is correct. The waterway will indeed be convenient, and the county's trade fair will grow stronger. I, as the county governor, must thank you."
As Jiang Mian listened to Mo Lan's grand ambitions, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, wishing she had come from a prestigious family, so that there would be no conflict between them.
After giving him a brief overview, Mo Lan returned to the escort agency. Shortly after arriving, people from the Jiang family delivered the water lily.
Mo Lan looked at the thick cotton quilt wrapped around the flowerpot and felt helpless. She wondered if she would freeze to death when she returned to the mountain village.
Tell Frost to get ready and go home.
"Yes, boss."
By the time the caravan left the city gate, a thick layer of snow had already covered the ground. There was a charcoal brazier inside the carriage, so it wasn't cold. However, the carriage moved slowly, and what usually took half an hour took until dark before they reached the foot of the mountain.
Fortunately, the sentry spotted them and excitedly reported to the chieftain. As a result, more than a hundred people rushed down the mountain.
"Boss, you're finally back! Haha..."
"Daughter, have you forgotten your father?!"
"Young Miss, welcome home."
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