Xiao Heng looked at Jiang Li with surprise, "Ah Li, what did you just say? I didn't hear it clearly, please say it again!"

"I said I like you, too."

Jiang Li looked straight into his eyes and made her feelings clear.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you."

Xiao Heng deliberately bent down and put his ear close to Jiang Li.

Jiang Li looked helpless and pampered him again, "Ah Heng, I like you."

The warm breath sprayed on Xiao Heng's ears, making him feel tingling and numb. His mouth was almost hooked, but he still kept pressing on.

"I still didn't hear it. Say it again, Ali."

Jiang Li: “…”

She mercilessly pinched the tight skin on his waist and said with a fake smile: "What about this time? Did you hear it?"

"Hiss... I heard it! Ah Li, let go!"

Xiao Heng cried out in pain and begged for mercy.

Jiang Li rolled her eyes at him before letting go.

Xiao Heng looked at her and suddenly smiled foolishly.

"why are you laughing?"

"Everything seems like a dream. I hope you will be by my side."

Xiao Heng suddenly felt that renaming Jiuyou Pavilion as Nianli Pavilion was the most correct decision he had ever made. Perhaps God heard his prayers and brought his beloved Ah Li to his side.

Xiao Heng pinned the hairpin in his hand into Jiang Li's hair and pulled her into his arms again as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

It was getting late, Xiao Heng held Jiang Li's hand tightly and walked towards the general's mansion.

Ever since the two of them expressed their feelings to each other, the smiles on their faces have never fallen.

It was obviously a long way from Songyue Lake to the General's Mansion, but it was too short for the two of them, and they unknowingly arrived at an alley near the General's Mansion.

"I have arrived."

Jiang Li reminded.

"Yes, I know."

Xiao Heng responded, but he never let go of her hand and let her go back.

"I will tell my parents about the engagement when I get back. I will leave your brother's side to you."

Jiang Li drew circles on Xiao Heng's palm with her fingers and discussed the matter with him.

Xiao Heng refused without thinking, "I will personally go to my uncle and aunt to explain this matter clearly. Ah Li doesn't need to intervene. Just wait patiently to become my bride."

It was enough for him to bear all the pressure and all the blame by himself, and he didn't want to involve his Ali.

He was the one who fell in love first, and he was the one who provoked her first. He was willing to bear all the consequences alone.

After all, the moment he was sure of his feelings, he knew that there was a fierce battle waiting ahead, right? Jiang Li knew Xiao Heng's temper, and there was no point in saying more, so she didn't continue the topic, and she had already made a plan in her mind.

"It's getting late, you should go back."

"good."

The two said they were going back, but neither of them let go of each other's hands. They stopped in the dark alley, the cold moonlight shining on them, lengthening their shadows on the ground.

“Boom—”

"It's dry, be careful with fire."

The patrol's voices rang out, as if reminding them that it was time to separate.

"I have to go back. My parents and brother will be worried later."

Jiang Li let go of Xiao Heng's hand, stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the face, "Ah Heng, good night."

She turned around and was about to run back to the general's mansion, but Xiao Heng grabbed her from behind and pulled her back.

“Hmm—”

The moment she was pulled back, a tall body enveloped her, and his big hands held her face. Then his slightly cold thin lips pressed down, blocking the unfinished words.

The alley suddenly became quiet, with only the silver threads sticking together.

The kiss was long and lingering. When Jiang Li felt she couldn't breathe, she pushed Xiao Heng away.

The two of them could see each other clearly in the moonlight, their faces were a little red and their lips were a little swollen.

Xiao Heng's eyes gradually became deep, and he leaned towards Jiang Li again.

"lecher!"

Jiang Li pushed him away, turned around and ran out of the alley.

Looking at her fleeing figure, Xiao Heng chuckled, his eyes fixed on the girl's back, and he only withdrew his gaze after watching her figure disappear in the general's mansion.

Jiang Li ran back to the general's mansion in one breath, and the cold blew away the blush on her face.

She knew that her family would be waiting for her before she came back, so she went straight to the main hall.

Sure enough, my parents and two brothers were all there.

Jiang Li took a deep breath, closed the door, turned around and walked towards the few people.

"Li'er, don't take today's incident to heart. Even if Daddy sacrifices his life, he can't let anyone snatch your marriage away from you!"

Jiang Zhong's chest heaved, and he became angry when he thought about what happened at the Cuju banquet.

Jiang Li found a seat and sat down casually, rolling her eyes, "I want my father to fight for me, so I plan to cancel the engagement."

"Cancel, cancel the engagement?"

The four looked at Jiang Li in disbelief and said in unison.

"Sister, why do you want to cancel the engagement so suddenly? Don't worry, your parents will decide for you. No one can take your marriage away from you!"

Jiang Yi thought Jiang Li wanted to cancel the engagement because of what happened at the Cuju banquet today, and he instantly became anxious.

"Because I already have someone I like, and it's not Brother Xiao."

Jiang Li confessed the truth and planned to make things clear tonight.

"Li'er, you don't have to put yourself in a difficult position. You and A-Yan..."

"I like Xiao Heng, not Xiao Yan."

Jiang Zhong was interrupted by Jiang Li halfway through his words.

quiet.

The whole room was dead silent.

After a long pause, Jiang Lin looked at Jiang Li in a trance, "Ah Li, could it be that you and Ah Heng..."

He suddenly remembered that Xiao Yan had told him a few days ago that Xiao Heng had a lover. Could that person be Ah Li? Jiang Li nodded, her attitude firm, "Yes, we have mutual feelings, so I want to cancel the engagement. The only person I want to marry in this life is Ah Heng."

"As long as my sister is happy, I will support her with both hands!"

Jiang Yi was the first to express his opinion, and Jiang Lin nodded as well.

Although things are a bit tricky, as long as Ali likes it, they will not stop her.

The three siblings knew that Jiang Zhong would definitely stand on the same front with them, so their eyes passed over him and fell on Qin Fengwan who was sitting in the main seat.

"mother……"

The three siblings spoke at the same time, their tone full of coquetry and pleading.

After receiving their hint, Jiang Zhong quickly turned his head and said, "Madam..."

Qin Fengwan is a very rule-abiding person. It is too absurd for her to cancel her brother's engagement and marry her younger brother. Jiang Li and her two daughters are sure that she will not agree. It will take a lot of effort to convince her.

Under the gaze of the four of them, Qin Fengwan stood up and walked towards Jiang Li. At that moment, their hearts were in their throats.

Qin Fengwan stopped in front of Jiang Li and raised his hand——

"Ma'am! No!"

"mother!"

Brothers Jiang Zhong, Jiang Lin and Jiang Yi all spoke up to stop him. Even Jiang Li gritted her teeth and prepared herself to be slapped in the face. However, Qin Fengwan's hand only fell on the top of her head and touched it gently.

"Li'er can marry whoever she likes, and her parents will take care of everything else."

Jiang Li: “……?”

The stubbornness in her eyes turned into surprise and confusion.

"Mom, you..."

"Li'er, I was wrong. I shouldn't have forced you to do something you didn't like. I won't do that again. You can do whatever you want. I just hope you can live a happy life."

Jiang Li's eyes were misty, and she hugged Qin Fengwan's waist in surprise and joy.

"Mom, you are so nice."

Qin Fengwan hugged Jiang Li's head, looked down at her, and a hint of tenderness appeared on his usually cold face.

"Mom, you're so nice!"

"Ma'am, you are so kind!"

Jiang Lin, Jiang Yi and their father Jiang Zhong also stood up at the same time. The five members of the family gathered together, all with happy smiles on their faces.

On the other side, the Xiao Mansion.

"Brother, you are not worthy of A-Li!"