"Young Miss, I've always been here!"
Zhou Jie gave an awkward smile: "I'm sorry, Aunt Li, I didn't notice at all. By the way, you can go ahead and do your work, I have to go out too."
Li's lips twitched violently. She had been waiting here the whole time. Didn't the young lady know that she had something to say to her?
"Miss, I have a question for you. Was that girl you picked out for Zhou Jun?"
Zhou Jie had told her about it once before, so when she heard her mention it now, she nodded and said, "Yes, her name is Wang Yan, and she came from Yancheng!"
"Young Miss, I don't think the two of them are a good match!"
After hesitating for a moment, Li decided to speak her mind directly.
She had noticed how the two of them were interacting. She wasn't mistaken; her son probably hadn't fallen for that girl yet.
That's perfect, her son wants to find someone from Beijing!
“Aunt Li, Wang Yan is a very good girl. Back when we were in Yancheng, both the Empress and I liked her very much. The Empress also said that Wang Yan is a thrifty girl and a reliable person.”
"But Miss, I don't think the two of them are a good match!"
Li hesitated for a moment. If Han Luoxue also liked that girl, she could consider it.
But she still wanted to find a daughter-in-law from the capital!
"Aunt Li, what do you think is wrong between the two of them?" Zhou Jie frowned, thinking that Zhou Jun's family would like them after meeting them in person.
I didn't expect Zhou Jun's mother to be so opposed! That makes things a bit difficult. She can act as a matchmaker, but she will never force anyone.
...
"Miss Wang, the rent for houses near the Zhou family is quite high, and there are very few houses for rent around here!"
After Wang Yan and Zhou Jun left, Zhou Jun patiently explained the surrounding area to her.
"But I know a place that should be available for rent!"
"Really? Zhou Jun, thank you so much!"
Wang Yan looked pleasantly surprised: "Last time, I didn't know why you left. Are you alright now?"
Thinking back to what happened last time, Zhou Jun still felt a bit scared. Fortunately, the children were unharmed; otherwise, he would have been guilty even if he died.
“It’s all been resolved!” Zhou Jun said calmly. “Actually, it wasn’t a big deal, but I have to go out again in a few days. Things over there aren’t finished yet.”
"Are we going out again?" Zhou Jie was a little disappointed. She thought Zhou Jun would stay here for a long time, but...
"Yes. By the way, what kind of house do you want?"
...
They say money makes the world go round, and with enough money, gathering information can be very efficient. Xiaoqing returned quickly and told Mu Yurou everything she had found out.
“Miss, we can now confirm that Zhou Jun is indeed a member of the Zhou family, but not the main branch; he must be from a collateral branch. But the fact that he can live in the Zhou residence shows that he is quite capable.”
Mu Yurou nodded. She regretted it even more now. If she had known that Zhou Jun had such strong connections, she would never have wanted to enter the palace in the first place.
"The information I received is that he doesn't have a fiancée either, at least not to outsiders!"
Mu Yurou gritted her teeth in anger. Was this man deliberately rejecting her?
Hmph, men really are all the same. She made herself sound so pitiful, yet Zhou Jun didn't show her the slightest pity.
"Furthermore, I've also heard that Wang Yan has arrived a few days ago and is staying at the Zhou family's residence! She seems to have a good relationship with the eldest daughter of the Zhou family; the two of them have gone out together a few times!"
Mu Yurou clenched her fists tightly. What right did Wang Yan have?
"Go out and find someone to keep an eye on the Zhou family's place. If Wang Yan or Zhou Jun come out, have them come and let me know!"
Xiaoqing smiled ingratiatingly: "Miss, I know! When I went out, I found two little beggars and had them keep an eye on things, one watching the people and the other coming to tell us if anything happened!"
Mu Yurou nodded approvingly: "Xiaoqing, you really understand my heart! Once this matter is settled, I will prepare a generous dowry for you, so you can have a grand wedding!"
Xiaoqing blushed so much her ears turned red. Her mistress knew she was engaged to a man at home. She hadn't expected Xiaoqing to actually remember it; her mistress was truly thoughtful.
"Thank you, Miss!"
Mu Yurou waved her hand: "Stay with me and I won't treat you badly!"
Xiaoqing had just gone out when she rushed back in: "Miss, something's happened!"
...
Zhou Jun and Wang Yan finally arrived at their destination. The houses here didn't look as grand as the ones they had just seen, but they were still better built than the houses in their Yancheng!
"If I remember correctly, there's another courtyard here that's vacant, probably for rent!"
Zhou Jun smiled faintly. Wang Yan inquired about the surroundings and felt that this place was quite nice, and it wasn't too far from the Zhou family's residence. It would be more convenient for her to be with Zhou Jie in the future.
"Zhou Jun, thank you!" Although she hadn't gone inside yet, she had already made up her mind. She planned to stay here.
"Wang Yan, you've come to the capital too!"
Just as the two were about to enter the courtyard, a sweet voice came from behind them. Wang Yan frowned, her face darkening.
Mu Yurou!
This woman actually came to the capital, and coincidentally, she ran into him.
But Wang Yan knew that there were hardly any coincidences in this world. Was this woman's goal...?
Wang Yan turned to look at Zhou Jun, only to find that his expression was indifferent, no different from usual!
Wang Yan was relieved: "Mu Yurou, what brings you to the capital?"
"By the way, didn't I hear your father arranged a marriage for you? It seems the wedding is just around the corner. Did your father know you came here?"
The two had a bad relationship before, and now that they met again, knowing that Mu Yurou had no good intentions, Wang Yan naturally wouldn't be polite to her!
"Wang Yan, I..." Mu Yurou's eyes reddened as she spoke, looking at Zhou Jun with a pitiful expression.
Wouldn't it be better if she helped this man out of a tight spot this once?
"Oh my, Mu Yurou, what's with that expression? Do you think everyone in the world likes you?"
As Wang Yan spoke, she stepped forward, blocking Mu Yurou's view: "Why aren't you at home getting married properly? What are you doing here trying to seduce men!"
"No! Young Master Zhou, I didn't expect to run into you again so soon. We really are destined to meet!"
Mu Yurou spoke softly and gently, her cheeks flushed as she secretly glanced at Zhou Jun: "Thank you for inviting me for tea. I wonder when Mr. Zhou is free? I would like to invite you to dinner!"
After saying this, she glanced at Wang Yan shyly and asked, "Wang Yan, you're not angry, are you?"
"I just wanted to ask Young Master Zhou a favor. After all, I just arrived in the capital today, and Young Master Zhou has already invited me for tea!"
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