Guan Surong was already overjoyed when she heard Yan Yuzhi say this, but she still lowered her head in feigned shyness, "I can't make the decision on marriage myself. It's always the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."
Yan Yuzhi also smiled, but then he blamed himself and said, "I was abrupt, I hope you can forgive me, but the way I treat you is known to all."
As Yan Yuzhi spoke, he took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to Guan Surong. "That day in Bishuitang, your handkerchief fell on the ground and I picked it up. If I kept such a personal item, I'm afraid it would be bad for you, so I'm returning it to you now."
"Since my husband has found it, I will just treat it as his." Guan Surong smiled faintly and glanced outside. "It's getting late now. I should go back. If I come back too late, my uncle will be worried."
Yan Yuzhi didn't know how to stop her after hearing this, so he hurriedly sent Guan Surong downstairs, and the two talked for a while.
As Guan Surong was about to get on the carriage, Yan Yuzhi hurriedly took out a box of bracelets from his sleeve and handed it to Guan Surong, saying to her, "Since I have taken the handkerchief embroidered by Miss Rong herself, I should return the favor. This bracelet is my return gift to you."
Guan Surong was also a little surprised to see Yan Yuzhi's generosity. She looked at Yan Yuzhi and said, "My dear, we have only met twice. How can I accept such an expensive thing from you?"
"If the young lady doesn't accept it, it would be a real disgrace to Yuzhi. How can I face the young lady again in the future?" Yan Yuzhi sighed and said slowly, "This bracelet is just a small token of my appreciation. In my heart, the young lady's grace is beyond the reach of these vulgar things. Unfortunately, Yuzhi can only use these vulgar things to express his deep affection for her."
Seeing this, Guan Surong couldn't refuse. She just looked at Yan Yuzhi and said softly, "Since my husband said so, I will accept this bracelet. I also hope that my husband won't spend so much effort next time. Su Rong is really unworthy of it."
Yan Yuzhi watched Guan Surong get on the carriage, then turned around and left reluctantly.
Now, Guan Surong is Yan Yuzhi's best choice. Guan Surong is not the biological daughter of the general's mansion, but she can benefit from the general's mansion and be protected by the general's mansion. This is the best.
Guan Surong, who was now in the car, also showed a victorious smile and took out the table to slowly admire it. The finest mutton-fat jade, cool to the touch, was perfect.
Yan Yuzhi was truly generous, spending such a good thing. Guan Surong looked at Tao Hong beside her and said with a faint smile, "Who do you think is better, Cousin Song Lan from the General's Mansion or this young man?"
Taohong thought about it and actually came up with an idea for Guan Surong, "Young lady, your beauty is breathtaking, and she's a good match for anyone. But in my opinion, this young man is better today. General Lan is always aloof, but this young man today is very warm to you, and he's a gentle and elegant gentleman, and he's willing to buy you things. Besides, didn't General Lan say a while ago that the Yan Mansion is much superior to the General's Mansion?"
After hearing Taohong's words, Guan Surong felt that it made sense, but she still took the things to discuss with Mrs. Guan.
Guan Surong remained silent, but Taohong beside her kept talking. "Madam, you don't know, but our young lady went to the West Market. The young man there was very handsome. When he saw her, he invited her to have tea. He also said that he fell in love with her at first sight and wanted to marry her. In my opinion, this young man is much better than Cousin Lan from the General's Mansion."
After all, Madam Guan had been eating for more than ten years longer than Guan Surong. After hearing what Taohong said, she was immediately a little surprised. "Since the Yan family is said to be a wealthy family, why would they come to ask for Surong's hand in marriage? I'm afraid they are more than enough to marry Ning Jie'er."
Taohong has now completely sided with Yan Yuzhi. "He said he fell in love with our girl at first sight, and everything else is just vulgar. That man spent a lot of money to buy a bracelet for our girl. Now that he has just met her, he is so generous. I am afraid that he will have more money than he can spend in the future."
Guan Surong also chimed in, "Mother, I think this young man is better than Cousin Lan. Cousin Lan already has a lover. If I were to intervene now, it would be difficult and I would have to resort to some trickery. But this Young Master Yan is a handsome man and he still loves me deeply."
"No, you have to be more cautious. Just wait for mother to find out what the Yan family's status is in the capital." Madam Guan was still cautious. She looked at her mother beside her and said, "You can find out what the Yan family's status is in the capital now. Don't let any small family come to seduce our Su Rong."
After hearing what Madam Guan said, Guan Surong just sat beside her and said coquettishly, "Since we met at Bishuitang, there shouldn't be any problems. Mother, just relax. We'll just have to wait for Mother Li to come back after questioning her, and then I can give her an explanation."
After hearing what Mrs. Guan said, Mother Li went out to do some work. However, when she reached the door, she heard two little maids talking about the Yan family.
"I used to work for the Yan family. The mansion had a large courtyard with seven entrances. It was huge and magnificent. If I hadn't done something wrong and been kicked out, I'm afraid I would still be making money from the Yan family." The little maid's words were full of regret.
Another young maid was also shocked when she heard her words. "Is it the Yan family, the richest family in the capital? They are very rich. I am afraid they have more money than they can spend in several lifetimes. Their father and brother are both promising people."
When Mother Li heard this, her heart settled down, and she turned around and reported to Mrs. Guan.
"That's what the maids said." Madam Guan listened to Madam Li's words, but she was still a little worried. She looked at Madam Li and said, "Just wait for me to ask my eldest brother tomorrow to find out the origins of this Yan family."
Mrs. Guan had made up her mind to ask about Song Jing's news, but she didn't expect that Song Jing was away for two consecutive days. Only Song Lan was still in the mansion, so Mrs. Guan placed her hopes on Song Lan.
Now, it was not easy to ask directly about this matter. Madam Guan looked at Song Lan and said calmly, "Brother Lan, I wonder if Su Rong had any problems recently when she went to study at Bishui Hall? She has never seen much of the world, so please don't make a fool of herself."
"My cousin is smart, and everything is going well at Bishuitang." Song Lan looked at Madam Guan and smiled directly, "Aunt, do you have anything else you want to ask me?"
Madam Guan seized the opportunity to ask the question that had been on her mind, "I heard that there's a classmate of yours in Bishui Hall named Yan Yuzhi. I wonder what his background is?"
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