marriage
After Yan Chan separated from Madam Qin, she went to look for Lin Shuo and his group at a leisurely pace.
Her mind was full of thoughts, and the sorrow on her face was about to overflow.
Yan Chan walked forward with her head lowered, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a pink skirt. She frowned and took two steps back.
"Who are you?" Yan Chan would not have spoken so harshly if someone had not deliberately blocked his way.
She looked at the person who was deliberately blocking her way, and her mood became worse.
"My name is Guan Qin, what should I address you, sir?" She bowed with a hint of shyness on her face.
"....." Yan Chan ignored her and turned away.
She remembered that this was Guan Zheng's half-sister, the bold woman who lifted her veil at the dock that day.
Yan Chan already had a very bad impression of her, and now he didn't even want to talk to her.
When Guan Qin saw Yan Chan about to leave, she quickly ran over and tried to grab her sleeve.
But Yan Chan dodged her touch with a swift move.
"What do you want to do?" Yan Chan looked at Guan Qin with a bad face, scolded her, and then strode away in the opposite direction.
She only knew that the Guan family had a bad family tradition, but she didn't expect it to be so chaotic that they actually wanted to fight with her in public.
After returning to the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, Yan Chan never left the house again.
After being bored for three months, she finally felt like going out and relaxing.
It is not cold today anymore, and it is spring, so tender buds are sprouting out one after another.
I originally wanted to go to Taohua Temple for a stroll, but when I thought about the peach blossoms not yet in full bloom, I gave up the idea.
Turned around and went to a pub.
Since returning to Beijing, she has been a regular at this tavern. Now that she hasn't been here for a long time, she really misses the food in the tavern.
Yan Chan walked up the stairs and her eyes stayed on the storyteller downstairs for two seconds. She had heard the play today before, so she walked straight into the box on the second floor.
She also told the waiter to bring some food. She was used to all the food in this restaurant, except for wine. Yan Chan only drank Zuixian Niang.
I originally wanted to call Lin Shuo out, but what a pity, today is his "good day".
Lin Shuo just came of age not long ago, and Aunt Lin has already started to arrange for him to marry.
At this time... Yan Chan opened the window and looked outside. Perhaps the two families had already started to see each other. She chuckled and leaned against the window with her chin in her hand.
Yan Chan also moved the table over so that they could enjoy the beautiful scenery while having their meal.
But she was not too hungry yet, so she did not pick up her chopsticks.
She didn't drink the wine she had spent money on, but instead used her fingers dipped in the wine to draw on the table.
In the quiet room, the only sound was the imperceptible sound of fingers sliding across the table.
She didn't lock the door, she just closed it.
Yan Chan thought that no one would be so bold as to break in.
Besides, she doesn't have any secrets to hide.
If you want to eavesdrop, go next door.
I guess some people must like the Second Prince and the liveliness of the Duke's Mansion.
The only drawback of this pub is that the soundproofing is too poor. She could hear the voices of people talking in the room just by passing by.
I really don’t know why those two nobles chose to talk here. This is really not a wise choice.
"......" Is it intentional?
Yan Chan was sitting in a chair in a daze, when suddenly, there were two "bang" sounds.
The door of the room she was in was slammed open and then shut.
Bringing her thoughts back to reality.
An unhappy expression instantly appeared on Yan Chan's face, but when she saw the person who broke in, she suddenly became less angry.
Yan Chan was sitting in a corner, and you couldn't find her unless you looked inside.
She quietly stood up from her seat and moved towards the person who was lying on the door with his back to her.
She even controlled her breathing, fearing that she would accidentally scare people away.
Guan Zheng was already nervous at the moment. She pressed herself against the door and listened carefully to the noise outside.
If that lecher hadn't insisted on following her, she wouldn't have rushed into an empty house in such a hurry.
Fortunately, the house was not locked, which gave her a chance to catch her breath.
Guan Zheng put her ear against the door, listening to the footsteps outside getting closer and closer, her heart beating wildly.
Afraid he would break in.
She was just standing there quietly, waiting for Dongxue to pick something up from the store, but she was seen by her good aunt's ugly nephew.
Today is such a bad day.
In the blink of an eye, a hand appeared out of nowhere and covered her mouth tightly.
She didn't dare to make a sound, and now she even forgot to breathe.
Guan Zheng looked down and saw an arm wrapped around her abdomen, pushing her body backwards.
The moment their bodies touched, Guan Zheng felt despair. This man was so strong that she couldn't break free at all.
Guan Zheng grabbed the hand that was across her abdomen tightly, trying to take it off, and even pinched her with her nails.
Although Yan Chan was pinched in pain, she still did not let go easily. Instead, she bent down.
The breathing sound that was so close to her fell into Guan Zheng's ears. If she only got a little closer, Yan Chan would be able to kiss her earlobe.
The hot air exhaled made Guan Zheng's ears itchy and her body felt numb. She didn't pay any attention to what Yan Chan said, nor did she recognize who was behind her. She just nodded in agreement.
Seeing that she was quite obedient, Yan Chan loosened his grip and let her go.
Guan Zheng regained her freedom and quickly jumped away. As soon as she turned around, she saw Yan Chan. Her heart was bitter and sweet. She said the three words "Young Marquis", but Yan Chan covered her mouth again as soon as she said the last word.
"It seems that you didn't hear a word I said to Miss Guan Er just now." Yan Chan chuckled helplessly, but her eyes were fixed on Guan Zheng's eyes that brightened up when she saw her.
Guan Zheng's eyes moved slightly, her mind went blank, and the only thing she could see was Yan Chan's face that was close to her.
She heard her own heartbeat again, more violent than before.
She didn't remember how she sat on the bed inside. The only thing she remembered was the sound of Yan Chan opening the door and chasing away the lecher.
After Yan Chan scared the man away, he locked the door from the inside.
Now no one can disturb her peace.
She rubbed her wrist and then remembered that Guan Zheng was still in the house. She must have been too angry when she said those harsh words just now.
On the table.
Yan Chan also poured a glass of wine for Guan Zheng and pushed it in front of her, but it was only half full.
"Second Miss Guan, I saved you again." Yan Chan picked up the wine cup and looked at Guan Zheng while drinking.
Why does this wine taste better today than before?
Yan Chan took another sip.
"I don't seem to have anything I can do to repay the young marquis..." Guan Zheng lowered her eyes and looked at the half-filled glass of wine in front of her, then she picked it up.
Her surprise at seeing the young marquis was gradually replaced by loss.
The more she came into contact with him, the deeper she fell.
"Here, just having dinner with me is my way of repaying you." Yan Chan knocked on the wine cup. "I don't know why the waiter in this restaurant brought me such a large table of dishes. I really can't handle it all by myself." She muttered.
"Maybe he knew you were coming." Yan Chan smiled at Guan Zheng with her face lightly supported.
Guan Zheng's hands on her legs gradually clenched.
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't touched when she heard these words. She wouldn't even believe it herself.
Guan Zheng turned away and stopped looking at her, fearing that she would say something that would move her heart again.
For a family like hers...it's a blessing to be able to marry and become the legal wife. She is really not worthy of the young marquis.
Her father was not the kind of person who cared much about his reputation. Instead, he would do anything to get ahead in his career, even sacrificing his children's marriages to climb the social ladder.
Guan Zheng couldn't help but recall the look her father gave her, as if he was assessing what price she could be sold for.
She could even predict what kind of husband's family her father would choose for her.
She will be coming of age in a year, and Guan Zheng couldn't help feeling sad when she thought about it.
She didn't want to be a concubine.
Even if her family background is not so good, she would still be willing as long as she was the legal wife.
But no matter how sad she was, she couldn't show it in front of outsiders. Guan Zheng calmed down, put on a perfect smile and ate with Yan Chan.
Another month has passed.
The peach blossoms in Taohua Temple were in full bloom. As soon as Guan Zheng stepped in, she met Lin Xunyan at the door.
When Lin Xunyan saw that it was Guan Zheng, she lifted her skirt slightly and trotted towards her.
"Hey, are you here alone today?" Lin Xunyan looked around.
Guan Zheng nodded and asked her if it was her too.
"I heard that a group of students came to the temple today and were reciting poems. My second brother was curious and wanted to join in the fun. Let's go and take a look too."
Seeing that she was in a good mood, Guan Zheng nodded and agreed.
Lin Xunyan put his arm around her and they both walked over there.
"Second brother." Lin Xunyan shouted, drawing Lin Shuo's attention.
"Second Miss Guan!" Lin Shuo spoke first, smiling.
Lin Xunyan let go of his hand, walked towards Lin Shuo, and looked at his brother with contempt.
It's really too much to treat her as a transparent person.
Guan Zheng watched with them for a while, and when she saw it was getting late, she excused herself, saying she had to go burn incense, and left.
Truly, Lin Shuo is too enthusiastic.
But it was true that she was burning incense. She went out this time just to seek marriage at Taohua Temple.
Guan Zheng knelt on the mat, closed her eyes, clasped her hands together and silently recited her wish in her heart.
"Miss Guan Er is here to seek marriage."
When Guan Zheng heard who was speaking, she opened her eyes instantly. She opened her mouth and looked at Yan Chan, who was kneeling beside her with her eyes closed, in some surprise.
"Young Marquis...are you also looking for a marriage partner?" Guan Zheng said dryly, without denying her purpose.
"Of course." Yan Chan opened his eyes and looked at Guan Zheng with amusement.
"Does Second Miss Guan have someone she likes?" Yan Chan asked again.
“…” Guan Zheng did not answer.
But her lack of answer made Yan Chan a little unhappy.
Yan Chan glanced at her lowered head and swallowed back what he wanted to say, "Then I wish Miss Guan all her wishes come true."
"Young Marquis." Guan Zheng called softly.
"Yeah." Yan Chan immediately stepped out of the door and then stretched his foot back.
"Thank you..." Guan Zheng pursed her lips and stopped talking.
Without getting the answer she wanted, Yan Chan left angrily.
After returning to Guan's house, Guan Zheng was a little confused by the joyful atmosphere at home.
After asking my mother, I found out that a matchmaker had proposed marriage to my eldest sister.
It was chosen by my father himself.
The youngest son of the Minister of Revenue.
When Guan Zheng heard the news, she didn't feel anything at first, but when she saw her elder sister coming over with a sarcastic tone, she almost lost her composure.
"Ah, in the end, my second sister is so lucky. I heard that Daddy has chosen such a noble family for you and will send you there as soon as you reach the age of marriage."
"I'm afraid the young lady is drunk." Dongxue stood in front of Guan Zheng and said coldly.
Guan Qin ignored her. She was just a little girl, and she never took her seriously. "I'm really envious. If you ask me, this Mr. Lu is not as noble as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, right, Second Sister?"
Dongxue was so angry when she heard that that she almost slapped him.
"How dare you! You, a servant, want to hit me, your master?" Guan Qin slapped Dongxue without saying a word.
Yin Yang Guan Zheng started to act maliciously again.
Guan Zheng held back her tears and drove Guan Qin out of her yard. Ignoring the servants' attempts to stop her, she rushed to the study in the front yard to ask her father for answers.
But it came back empty-handed.
She returned to her yard in a daze, looking at the well water in the yard, and really wanted to jump in.
Guan Zheng lay on the bed, crying inconsolably.
Seeing this, Dongxue knew that this was not a good time to persuade Guan Zheng, so she ordered no one else to approach the bedroom and told Guan Zheng to vent her anger.
Guan Zheng knew that this was no groundless rumor, and her father must have had some thoughts on this.
Although she was crying, her mind was still thinking about whether there was any room for turning the situation around.
She still has a year to go before she reaches marriage age, and perhaps her father hasn't discussed this with the Crown Prince yet.
But she didn't dare to bet on the probability.
She knew very little about what was happening in the front yard.
Guan Zheng propped herself up and raised her hand to wipe away her tears. She had to do something.
She had to do something.
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