Chapter 450, Muyuan
After drinking the tea, Yan Wenxiu saw that his sisters at home were uncomfortable because of their arrival, so he smiled and said, "Let's go to the yard to appreciate the flowers." After saying that, he stood up first.
Seeing this, the others also stood up.
Xiao Yeyang glanced at the rice flowers, said nothing, and was the first to leave the pavilion. Yan Wenkai hurriedly followed and pulled up Yan Wentao who was sitting still.
After the three of them left, Yan Wenxiu also led the others out.
The girls in the pavilion breathed a sigh of relief only after everyone had left.
Yang Xiujun looked at Daohua and said, "Cousin Yiyi, is the young man in the blue robe the young prince of Prince Ping's mansion?"
Daohua nodded: "Yeah."
Yang Xiujun laughed and said, "I feel like that little prince isn't as unruly as the rumors say."
Daohua looked over and asked: "You also know Xiao Yeyang?"
Yang Xiujun was a little surprised that Daohua called Xiao Yeyang by his name, but she quickly said, "Well, when I went to another banquet, I heard people mention the young prince. They said he was moody and bad-tempered, and he would beat or punish people at the slightest provocation. He was very difficult to get along with."
Upon hearing this, Daohua frowned.
Even when I first met Xiao Yeyang, he was at most a little arrogant and capricious kid, not even a naughty kid. How could it be as exaggerated as my cousin said?
The Yang family's social circle in the capital was not very large, but they all said this about Xiao Yeyang, which showed how bad Xiao Yeyang's reputation was in the capital at the time.
"Most of the rumors are exaggerated and not convincing at all." His tone was a little cold.
Yang Xiujun glanced at Daohua in surprise. Was she being overly suspicious? Why did she feel that cousin Yiyi was a little unhappy? "That's right, cousin."
Zhou Jingwan listened to what the two of them said. She knew that Daohua was upset by the slander against the young prince, so she pulled her aside and whispered, "Isn't it just the people in the capital saying what they say? Is that worth getting angry about?"
Daohua glanced over and said, "How could I be angry?"
Zhou Jingwan curled her lips and said, "Yes, yes, you're not angry. I said the wrong thing. Okay?" Then she changed the subject and asked with a smile, "Brother Yan, are you really going to marry the second daughter of the Earl of Zhaode?"
Daohua shook her head and lowered her voice: "Not yet. Second Master Han and his men came here, probably to find out about our family. As soon as they arrived, my parents also sent people to Beijing to inquire about the Han family."
Zhou Jingwan nodded: "Of course, this marriage is a big deal, especially since your eldest brother is the eldest son. The choice of eldest daughter-in-law is even more important. This is something that will be entrusted to the household."
Daohua thought of something and smiled, "I heard from my father that it was your second uncle who introduced him to the Han family. If my family really gets married to the Han family, your second uncle would be the matchmaker."
Zhou Jingwan nodded with a smile: "I've heard this from my grandfather too."
Thinking of her third brother's worries, Daohua thought for a moment and tentatively said, "It would be great if our two families could also get married. That way our relationship would be even closer."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingwan suddenly recalled Yan Wentao's silly smile towards her. She couldn't help blushing and glanced at Daohua coquettishly, "Doesn't it mean that our relationship will be ruined if we don't get married?"
Seeing her like this, Daohua smiled and said, "Of course it's good, but wouldn't it be better if we could go a step further?"
Seeing the two people whispering to each other, Yang Xiujun wanted to join in, but she couldn't find the opportunity. After hesitating several times, she gave up and sat down to drink tea with a gloomy expression.
On the side, Yan Yishuang saw all of this, pondered for a moment, smiled, sat down next to Yang Xiujun, and took the initiative to talk to her.
Both of them were fond of poetry and books, and soon they were chatting and laughing together.
Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan arrived early and had already become familiar with Yan Yihan and Yan Yile. At this moment, Yan Yihan and her sister were sitting at the table teaching Yan Yunxi and the others how to make tea.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the pavilion was harmonious.
In the garden, Yan Wenxiu led everyone to appreciate the flowers for a while, and then went to the front yard.
On the way, seeing Xiao Yeyang chatting and laughing with Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao, Han Hexu wanted to go up and talk to him several times, but unfortunately he couldn't find a suitable opportunity.
Fang Hao saw them and pulled Han Hexu to the back, whispering, "Be patient. The young prince may not be as difficult to get along with as the rumors say, but he's not someone you can approach easily. The purpose of our visit this time is to arrange our second cousin's marriage, so finding out about the Yan family's situation is our top priority."
"The young prince is on good terms with the Yan brothers. If my second cousin can finally get engaged to Wen Xiu, then it won't be too late to use the Yan family's connections to befriend the young prince."
Han Hexu nodded: "I was mistaken. Fortunately, you, my cousin, gave me some advice."
Seeing that his cousin listened to what he said, Fang Hao smiled and said nothing more.
Yan Wenxiu looked back and saw that Han Hexu was not approaching the little prince, and his expression relaxed slightly.
Zhou Chengye saw this and chuckled softly, "Your future uncle doesn't look very smooth, does he?"
Yan Wenxiu glared at him and said, "Don't talk nonsense about undecided matters."
Zhou Chengye smiled and said, "I think the Second Master and the First Young Master of the Han family have a good impression of you and are quite satisfied with your family. There's a high probability that your relationship with the Second Young Lady of the Han family will be successful."
Yan Wenxiu pursed his lips and said nothing, and his face showed no joy or anticipation for marriage.
Seeing this, Zhou Chengye looked surprised: "Why, are you dissatisfied with the Han family?"
Yan Wenxiu was silent for a while. "Since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by parents and matchmakers. How can I be satisfied or dissatisfied?"
Hearing this, Zhou Chengye was really shocked: "You are the eldest son of the Yan family. When you get married, Uncle Yan and Aunt Yan will definitely consider your opinion. If you are not satisfied..."
Before he could finish his words, Yan Wenxiu interrupted him with a smile: "When did I say I was dissatisfied? Well, the young prince and Wen Kai have entered the yard, so let's hurry up."
Seeing that Yan Wenxiu was unwilling to say more, Zhou Chengye didn't continue. He smiled and went with him to chase Xiao Yeyang and the other two.
That evening, heavy snow began to fall, so Xiao Yeyang stayed in Yan's house.
The next morning, Zhou Jingwan got up and saw a thick layer of snow on the roof and the ground. She hurriedly pulled the rice flowers and shouted that she wanted to make a snowman.
Daohua shivered: "Aren't you cold?"
Zhou Jingwan shouted, "You won't feel cold if you move. Come on, let's each build a snowman and see who builds the best."
Seeing Zhou Jingwan's excitement, Daohua felt helpless. She glanced at the maids and servants in the yard, thought for a moment and said, "There are so many people coming and going in my yard. Let's go to the wooden yard. It's spacious there."
Zhou Jingwan was indifferent and urged, "Then hurry up!"
Daohua signaled Wang Maner to bring the cloak over. After putting it on, she was pulled out of the yard by Zhou Jingwan.
Wooden courtyard.
Zhou Jingwan glanced at the giant tree in the courtyard and asked with a smile, "Could it be that this courtyard was named Wood Courtyard because there's a big tree here?"
Daohua smiled and nodded. "There are too many courtyards in the government office's backyard, and I'm too lazy to name them. This wooden courtyard is easy to remember and pronounce."
Zhou Jingwan walked to the tree and said in surprise, "There's a swing!" Then she sat on it and started swinging.
Daohua walked over with a smile: "This swing was made by my third brother. He said that when I'm bored, I can come and sit on it."
Zhou Jingwan immediately praised: "Third brother is really thoughtful."
Daohua agreed. "Although my third brother is a bit reserved and doesn't like to talk much, he is very considerate and attentive." He glanced at Zhou Jingwan and sighed, "The girl who marries my third brother will definitely be very happy."
Zhou Jingwan suddenly fell silent. The thought that Yan Wentao, who cared so much for her, was going to marry another girl made her feel very uncomfortable. She felt that the swing was not swinging very far, so she hurriedly said to the maid, "Push it for me quickly."
“Higher!”
“Higher!”
Daohua saw the swing was shaking more and more, and she became worried: "Don't swing so high, be careful not to fall down."
Zhou Jingwan said, "I'm holding on tight. I won't fall." Then she turned to the maid, "Please use some strength."
The maid had no choice but to increase her strength.
Zhou Jingwan slowly forgot her annoyance as her body kept rising and falling. She became happy and shouted that she wanted to increase her strength.
Daohua quickly stopped him: "It can't go any higher, or you'll be thrown out."
As soon as he finished speaking, several figures appeared at the gate of the courtyard.
"Hey, swinging on the swing!"
Daohua was about to turn around when she saw Zhou Jingwan flying out of her sight. She was so frightened that her heart suddenly tightened: "Jingwan!"
“Ah~”
Zhou Jingwan was thrown out and was so scared that she was scared out of her wits. When she thought that she might break her arms and legs, she couldn't help but scream miserably.
In the wooden courtyard, the screams continued for a long time.
Zhou Jingwan shouted until her voice became hoarse, and then she slowly stopped.
The expected pain did not come. Zhou Jingwan slowly opened her eyes and saw Yan Wentao looking at her with a worried look on his face: "Third brother."
Yan Wentao quickly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, you didn't fall."
Zhou Jingwan moved her body and found that she was held in Yan Wentao's arms. She turned her eyes and saw Daohua, the little prince and Yan Wenkai looking at her in a speechless manner.
Yan Wenkai looked at Zhou Jingwan with admiration: "Sister Zhou, you have a really loud voice." After saying that, he gave Zhou Jingwan a thumbs up.
Thinking of her embarrassing appearance just now, Zhou Jingwan blushed immediately.
Yan Wentao glared at Yan Wenkai coldly, then carefully put Zhou Jingwan down.
(End of this chapter)
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