Tao Min'er was also confused, "What letter? I didn't see the letter you wrote."

Song Tanhua was stunned when he heard this.

When Mr. Tao heard the letter, he had a bad feeling. Could it be that letter?

Tao Miner seemed to have thought of something and turned to look at her father, "Dad, do you know the letter?"

Father Tao looked at his daughter with a guilty conscience, "Someone sent me a letter the day before yesterday, but I was busy discussing the engagement at the time, so I thought it was from my previous blind date, so I didn't give it to you."

As soon as Mr. Tao finished speaking, Wang grabbed his arm and said, "Are you getting old and confused? You hid your daughter's letter and didn't give it to her."

Tao Min'er looked at her unreliable father. If she had that letter, maybe she would not have been engaged to Mr. Chen, and there would not have been all these troubles.

She stretched out her hand in front of Tao's father, "Dad, here's the letter."

"I'll get it for you." Father Tao said as he quickly went to the room to get the letter.

When the letter was brought, Father Tao felt extremely guilty, "Min'er, the letter is here, I haven't even read it."

When Tao Miner saw the letter, she couldn't wait to take it. The wax seal on it had not been touched. She removed the wax seal, took out the letter inside, and opened it. It all happened in a flash.

The letter was not long, and just a few sentences explained why she didn't come that day. Not only that, Song Tanhua also said he would treat her to a meal to apologize.

Missed it, missed it...

She couldn't help but complain loudly in her heart, Dad, you almost ruined my marriage.

Although eating doesn’t mean anything, it is still a little progress.

Song Tanhua watched Tao Miner open the letter with his own eyes, and it was only then that he realized that Tao Miner did not go to the appointment and did not see the letter.

After reading the letter, Tao Miner raised her head and looked at Song Tanhua expectantly, "Song Tanhua, is it too late to eat now?"

Song Tanhua was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "I haven't had lunch yet."

Tao Miner said, "I didn't eat just now, so let's go together. Let's go to Fujiang Restaurant. The food and wine there are good. I'll treat you. Thank you, Song Tanhua, for exposing the scumbag today."

Song Tanhua shook his head and refused, "No, no, I said it's my treat, so let's go now?"

"Right now, I didn't eat any breakfast and only took two bites for lunch. I'm starving." Tao Miner said anxiously, as if she was about to pull Song Tanhua out the door.

Song Tanhua said yes, and the two of them went out.

Tao's father and Mrs. Wang watched the two figures disappear at the door before they reacted.

"Master, what's going on?"

Father Tao asked, "Doesn't Min'er like Song Tanhua?"

"Song Tanhua..." Wang paused and guessed, "Could it be that Song Tanhua has feelings for Min'er?"

Father Tao said, "How should I know? I heard that Mr. Song is well-educated, talented, humble and polite. He is highly appreciated by the emperor and the prince. Maybe he is just being polite when inviting Min'er to dinner?"

"But Min'er looks so happy..." Wang sighed, "Let's just let Min'er do what she wants. We can't just marry Min'er off casually. The character of the husband's family is very important."

Father Tao nodded repeatedly, "Madam is right."

Tao Miner was riding in Song Tanhua's carriage. The carriage was not big, but there was enough space for two people.

Tao Miner was excited just now because she didn't have to get engaged to Mr. Chen, and the depression in her heart was gone.

It would be tense, riding in the same carriage with Mr. Song.

Song Tanhua didn't know what to say, and both of them were silent.

It was not until we arrived at the Fujiang Restaurant that the tension gradually dissipated.

Tao Min'er often came to Fujiang Restaurant for dinner. She was very familiar with the owner of the restaurant and asked for a quiet private room.

After Tao Miner and Song Tanhua sat down face to face, they began to order food.

Song Tanhua said, "Miss Tao, please order whatever you like. You're welcome."

Tao Min'er naturally wouldn't be polite. She was an old customer of this house. Although she hadn't come here for a few years after entering the palace, her parents also came here often.

"So what do you want to eat?"

Song Tanhua thought for a moment and said, "I prefer something lighter."

Tao Miner felt a little disappointed when she heard this, because she had a strong taste and liked spicy food. Speaking of spicy food, she hadn't eaten hotpot for a long time.

It seems that she is less compatible with Song Tanhua.

But soon, she thought of the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince. The Crown Princess likes spicy food, but the Prince doesn't like it. His taste is a bit similar to Song Tanhua's, he likes light food.

So, she still has a chance? Seeing her holding the menu without saying anything, Song Tanhua asked in confusion, "Miss Tao, what's wrong?"

Tao Miner suddenly came back to her senses, "I'm fine, I'll order the food then."

He lowered his head and continued to order food.

She ordered four dishes, two of which were light and the other two were to her taste.

After ordering, the waiter walked out with the menu.

It was already past mealtime, so the food came out very quickly.

Four dishes and one soup, all delicious and tasty.

Song Tanhua glanced at the food in front of him: two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a bowl of chicken soup.

Tao Min'er was really hungry. She picked up two pieces of meat with her chopsticks and ate them. She asked casually, "Song Tanhua, what were you busy with the past few days?"

Song Tanhua raised his head and looked at Tao Miner, and said in a gentle voice: "I caught a cold a few days ago and rested at home for three days."

Tao Miner paused chewing and couldn't help but worry, "Are you okay now? It's cold, you might catch a cold if you're not careful."

Song Tanhua said: "It's fine now."

Tao Min'er pursed her lips and looked at Song Tanhua. She couldn't help but wonder if Song Tanhua had caught a cold and that's why he waited four days to write to her.

It should be, Song Tanhua is humble and polite, pays attention to etiquette and keeps his promises.

"Song Tanhua."

Song Tanhua raised his head and looked over. "Hmm?"

Tao Min'er hesitated for a while, not knowing how to start the conversation. She wanted to confess her feelings directly, but Song Tanhua was a scholar and an upright person.

What if I suddenly confess my feelings and scare him? Song Tanhua is different from Jun Wuxian.

"Why did Mr. Song come to my house today?"

Song Tanhua explained, "I was waiting for you at Fujiang Restaurant yesterday, but I didn't see you coming. I felt a little abrupt."

Tao Min'er didn't know how long Song Tanhua had waited yesterday. A man like Song Tanhua who kept his promise must have waited for a long time before leaving.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I didn't expect you to give me a gift."

Song Tanhua said: "We have known each other for a long time. It is only natural for me to send you some gifts for your celebration since you are having a happy event. However..."

Tao Miner asked: "Just what?"

Song Tanhua said, "I didn't expect you to get engaged so soon. It's just a coincidence that I came to your house on the day of your engagement."

Tao Miner smiled, "That means it must be God's arrangement for you to save me from the scumbag. Otherwise, if I didn't know the truth, I would find out when I get married next spring, and it would be too late."

Song Tanhua was stunned when he heard this.

Tao Miner continued, "I don't like Mr. Chen. My parents want me to get married soon. I'm not young anymore. The Crown Princess is younger than me and her child is already three years old. When I met Mr. Chen that day, he impressed me as gentle and polite, knowing when to advance and when to retreat. He was different from the men I had dated before. He seemed like a human being, and I compromised. I didn't expect that he was just pretending, and I was fooled by his disguise."

Song Tanhua listened quietly and understood why Tao Miner made such a choice. Tao Miner came from the palace and was of age, so it was normal for her parents to be anxious.

That's why I was deceived by Mr. Chen.

"Yeah." Song Tanhua responded and continued eating the rice in the bowl.

After lunch, Song Tanhua sent Tao Miner home.

Fujiang Restaurant was not far from Tao Mansion and we arrived there soon.

After the carriage stopped, Tao Miner looked up at Song Tanhua who was sitting opposite her. He was wearing a plain long gown, had a handsome face, sat upright, and smelled of books.

"I'm going back."

Song Tanhua nodded, "Yes."

Tao Miner then withdrew her gaze, opened the door and walked out. Ji Yuan had already taken down the stool. She stepped down on the stool, and after taking a few steps, she heard someone asking behind her.

"Miss Tao, you just said that Mr. Chen looked like someone. Who was that person?"

Tao Miner paused, looked back, and found that Song Tanhua had come out of the carriage at some point and was standing beside it.

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Taking a look at him, I found that his face was a little pale. I didn't know if it was because he had just recovered from an illness or because of the cold wind.

She thought for a while, then walked back a few steps and came in front of Song Tanhua.

She was a little embarrassed, but since Song Tanhua had asked, why not take this opportunity to tell it? After hesitating for a while, she looked up at Song Tanhua again and told him a very simple question.

"It's far away, yet it's right before your eyes."

Song Tanhua was among the top three, and he was given the title because of his handsome appearance.

Song Tanhua knew without thinking that Tao Min'er was talking about him.

He was stunned for a moment. He was just curious and wanted to know who the person Tao Miner was talking about was. But because Mr. Chen looked a bit like him, he compromised.

It turns out to be like myself.

Song Tanhua felt a little ashamed, "I am too stupid."

Tao Miner stared at Song Tanhua without blinking, not knowing what he meant by this. Because she wanted to know, she asked.

"What does Song Tanhua mean by this?"

Song Tanhua bowed and said, "I am too stupid. I only understand Miss Tao's feelings now."

"It's okay, you don't have to feel burdened. Liking you is my business, that's it. I'll go back first." Tao Miner said and turned to leave. She finally mustered up the courage to express her feelings.

After I finished speaking, I realized that it was much better than keeping it in my heart.

Song Tanhua stood there, watching Tao Miner walk into the Tao Mansion. He retracted his gaze and said, "Go back."

After saying that, he got on the carriage.

Ji Yuan scratched his head and got on the carriage with a puzzled look on his face.

When Tao Miner stepped into the main hall, she saw her parents sitting on chairs drinking tea. When they saw her come back, they put down the teacups in their hands and walked over to her at the same time, as if they had discussed it beforehand.

"Min'er, have you finished your meal?"

"Where is Song Tanhua? Did he go back?"

Tao Miner nodded and said, "I'm done eating, let's go back."

Tao's father looked gossipy: "When did you and Song Tanhua become so familiar with each other?"

Wang also had a gossipy look on her face: "Why haven't I heard you mention this before? If I had known earlier, I should have invited Song Tanhua to my house for a meal and some wine."

Tao Miner told the truth: "I met him in the palace."

Tao's father, Wang, said "Oh" at the same time, and then opened her eyes wide to look at her daughter. "In the palace, you flirted with Song Tanhua?"

Tao Miner: "..." Dad, you are so brave~

"What do you mean by flirting? This is the imperial palace. If you are caught doing something wrong, you will be banished to the cold palace."

Wang pinched Tao's arm again and said, "I'll let you go if you say anything nonsense. If anything happens to my daughter, I will never forgive you."

"I'm just asking casually. Didn't Min'er leave the palace?" Father Tao looked at his daughter again and asked curiously, "What about you, Song Tanhua, how are you doing now?"

"I've already told Song Tanhua that I like him. That's it. I'm tired, so I'm going to take a nap."

Tao Miner yawned and went back to her boudoir.

Father Tao and Wang looked at each other and asked, "What does this mean?"

Without Mr. Chen and the engagement, Tao Miner felt relieved and ate breakfast happily.

I was thinking about whether I should go to Tanhua's house in the afternoon to wait for him to come back and invite him to dinner or to the theater.

Considering that I just had a meal yesterday, wouldn’t it be too urgent to eat again today?

Tao Miner sighed.

"Min'er, Min'er..."

Tao Miner heard her mother calling her from a distance. She looked up and saw Wang trotting in. She reminded her, "Mom, please be careful. We are all elderly. What if we fall?"

Wang looked nonchalant and said cheerfully, "Someone came to propose marriage."

Tao Min'er said without thinking: "Forget it. I don't want to marry anyone casually now."

Wang was still smiling: "Silly girl, how can you back out? Don't you like Song Tanhua? Now that someone has come to propose marriage, why are you not happy?"

Tao Miner was stunned for a moment, suspecting that she had heard wrongly. She raised her head and looked at Wang, "Mom, you just said you came to propose marriage?"

Wang said, "Song Tanhua."

Tao Min'er still couldn't believe it. "How is it possible? How could he come to propose marriage? He didn't even mention it yesterday. If he had this idea, why didn't he say it yesterday?"

Wang said happily, "My daughter, go out and take a look. Song Tanhua is here too."

Tao Miner was stunned for a moment, then stood up and ran out.

Wang saw this and while chasing after him, she reminded him, "Min'er, go slower. It's slippery in the snow. What if you fall?"

Tao Miner ran to the main hall in one breath and saw several people sitting there, including her father and Song Tanhua.

The other two are... His Royal Highness and the Crown Princess.

She was so shocked that she didn't react for a while.

Yesterday, after Song Tanhua returned, he went straight into the palace.

Xiao Jinyan was reviewing memorials at the time. When he saw Song Tanhua coming in hurriedly, he thought there was something urgent.

He knelt on the ground with a plop, "Your Highness, I am here to ask for an arranged marriage."

Xiao Jinyan was still stunned for a moment despite her calmness. Yesterday, Xiao Jiu said that Song Tanhua was not as good as her brother, but today she came to ask for an arranged marriage? "Which daughter do you like?"

Song Tanhua said: "Your Highness, it's Tao Miner."

Xiao Jinyan was amused. This speed didn't seem slow. "I will keep my promise to you."

Song Tanhua added: "I would like to ask the Crown Princess to be the matchmaker."

Xiao Jinyan chuckled, "You do know how to think about Tao Min'er. However, the Crown Princess has a good relationship with Tao Min'er, so she is naturally willing to be the matchmaker. Just pick a good day and let me know."

Song Tanhua said: "I have already chosen it, it will be tomorrow."

Good night spicy!

(End of this chapter)