The view outside the Moonlit Pavilion is indeed pleasant.
When Shuyi heard it from Tingli on her way over, she thought the girl was exaggerating.
Looking at it now, it certainly does seem exaggerated.
What comes into view is a beautifully landscaped rockery and flowing water, surrounded by vibrant colors.
The two blended seamlessly with the surrounding crimson flowers, bathed in golden light from mid-air, creating a scene so beautiful it seemed like a dream.
Even out of season, the pond is filled with pink lotus and green water lilies, and the ornamental fish in the pond are kept very plump.
These were all fish that Shuyi couldn't name. Not only fish, but some flowers she couldn't name either.
"This kind of fish is called an arowana. The one you see is called a blood red arowana. Grandpa Shu raises these fish very well."
Just as I was concentrating, a male voice suddenly came from beside my ear.
He almost forgot about Zhang Youye who was following behind him, and looked in the direction of the husky male voice beside him.
He stood tall and imposing, not too far from her, holding feed that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, and was throwing it into the pond with practiced ease.
"What are these flowers called? I've never seen them before." Shu Yi naturally asked him, pointing to the bouquet in front of her.
"What you're referring to is called the Lotus Lantern."
After answering Shu Yi's question, Zhang Youye took the initiative to step forward and approach her, gesturing for her to look elsewhere.
"That tree over there is called Alpine Rhododendron, and there are some others whose names I don't know either. Your grandfather was very capable; he managed this Moonlit Pavilion, which is like an imperial garden."
"Old people love to fuss over these flowers and plants."
As soon as the last word faded, footsteps sounded behind them again.
Seeing Tingli place the tea in her hand on the stone table, Shuyi smiled politely, mimicking what she saw on TV.
He confidently extended an invitation.
"Please, Your Highness, please take a seat. My grandfather just told me to treat you well."
Zhang Youye never expected to see the heroine of his nightly dreams at the Shu family's ancestral home today.
Last night, when he learned from his own father that he was coming to the Shu family today, he thought that there could be nothing good here, nothing more than those stupid things like family marriage alliances.
Furthermore, who he will marry in the future.
We would never let those old feudalists make the decisions.
He was already extremely unwilling, so after arriving at the Shu family, he disregarded the presence of his father, second uncle, and other elders and chose to confront Old Master Shu directly.
Unexpectedly, after being called "Grandpa," he turned around and saw the girl he had fallen in love with at first sight in Jiaxing walking lightly past him.
That instant.
Zhang Youye truly felt like he was dreaming again.
Unlike erotic dreams, this time my mind went completely blank, and it wasn't just because it was so realistic.
I almost stopped breathing. In that moment of stunned silence, the surrounding background seemed to blur.
Only the sound of her light footsteps in her stiletto heels lingered in my ears, so clear that my eardrums almost exploded.
If it weren't for his heart pounding so hard it almost jumped out of his throat, reminding him that it was all real.
He wished he could rush straight to the west hall.
He jumped into the pond in front of everyone to wash away his unspeakable restlessness first.
Although our first meeting wasn't the kind of encounter that happened in my erotic dream, who cares?
The person has been delivered to us by God.
Who cares whether she's looking at them or how to win her heart?
This marriage must be finalized quickly, no matter what.
Anyway, let's win her over first. As for her heart, there will be plenty of opportunities to win her over later.
Tomorrow would be best.
No, it's better to do it at night.
No, why not do it now?
What if the duck meat that's about to be eaten runs away?
Yes, right now.
Why not take this opportunity to kneel down in front of Grandpa Shu and beg him to marry his granddaughter to him?
"What's wrong?" A clear, cool female voice brought Zhang Youye, who was pondering how to plead with Old Master Shu, back to reality. "Don't you like this tea?"
Upon hearing the Second Miss's words, Tingli, who was standing to the side, seemed to remember something and smiled embarrassedly.
"Ah, I've been so busy today, I forgot that Master Yuno doesn't like tea. Master Yuno, I'll have the kitchen prepare some freshly ground coffee for you right now."
After saying that, Tingli quickly left.
For a moment, only the two of them remained outside the west hall.
I had heard Tingli mention the Crown Prince's habits a few times on the way here. He picked up a cup of tea and took a small sip. It was not bitter and had a lingering flavor.
Shu Yi smacked her lips a few times: "This tea is quite good, it's not astringent."
What does this mean?
Do you want him to try it too?
Subconsciously raising his palm from his inner thigh, Zhang Youye tried to sip the tea he had never drunk before.
"To be honest, I've never drunk tea before, and I can't taste any other flavors," he said with a smile.
“I’ve never had it either.” A sly glint flashed in Shu Yi’s clear eyes. She propped her arms on the stone table, picked up the teacup, held it to her nose, and swirled it from side to side, her eyelashes slightly lowered. “I learned these words from TV.”
Before Zhang Youye could respond, she continued, "Yesterday, Uncle Wei picked me up here, and I was stunned by this building that looks like it's from the last century as soon as I stepped across the threshold."
"It might be an instinctive reaction, but after just one night, I feel like I'm speaking a beat slower, and I've even learned to drink tea properly."
Setting down his teacup, Zhang Youye asked, "Are you getting used to this kind of scene?"
"I can't really say whether I'm used to it or not."
As she spoke, she glanced around to make sure no one was behind her. Then, Shu Yi wrinkled her small nose slightly, her tone helpless.
"You should be able to find out my information from your dad. It's just that I've always been comfortable on my own, and suddenly a grandfather appears, and so many other people I need to get to know."
After a pause, Shu Yi carefully considered her words.
"How should I put it, I feel very confused, like I'm dreaming, like I'm in a beautiful dream."
"More than the joy of recognizing my grandfather, I'm worried that it's all a lie. I'm worried that when I wake up tomorrow, my identity will be someone else again. What if my grandfather mistakes me for someone else? I still can't believe that my dad is actually a member of the Shu family."
I can understand the impact that suddenly achieving a leap in social class overnight would have on ordinary people.
However, Shu Yi's concerns are unrealistic.
Grandpa Shu is known far and wide in the industry for his iron-fisted approach. He must have done a thorough investigation before he was able to decide to bring his granddaughter home.
The Shu Yi in front of me, looking utterly incredulous and listless, is definitely the legitimate second young lady of the Shu family.
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