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"That's something you should ask him," Yun Yan said, feeling a bit shy as she glanced at Wei Qing and smiled, "Actually, there's nothing wrong with 'the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers.'"
"Seventh Young Lady, aren't you supposed to start calling me Brother-in-law now?" Wei Qing said with a slight smile, raising an eyebrow. "Why do you still refer to me as Heir Apparent? It's so distant."
"Look at me, I got so happy that I forgot everything," Yun Kexin said seriously with a smile. "Brother-in-law, can you tell me what happened?"
Wei Qing stopped joking and looked up at the blue sky for a moment before lowering his head and saying earnestly, "Actually, it's nothing much. I met Fourth Sister when we went to the racetrack—"
"But you hadn't spoken to each other then, right?" Yun Kexin asked curiously. "I remember that Brother-in-law was talking to me while Fourth Sister was chatting with Young Lord."
"But later, didn't you fall off your horse and someone saved you? You both rolled down the hill together, right?" Wei Qing teased with a smirk.
Yun Kexin was taken aback for a moment, then her face turned red as she changed the subject and asked, "So then did you start talking to my sister?"
"I suppose so," Wei Qing said casually with a smile. "After that incident regarding Young Lord and you, I had several meetings and interactions with Fourth Sister. We're about the same age, and her personality is quite nice..."
Hearing her husband praise her in front of her sister made Yun Yan blush.
"Who proposed first?" Yun Kexin still seemed somewhat skeptical.
"The Wei Wen Wang residence," Yun Yan said with a serene smile. "At that time, Mother was very surprised. Later, when the matchmaker brought news from Wei Wen Wang and the Princess, it was—" She glanced at Wei Qing and whispered, "the Heir Apparent's intention. Mother immediately agreed but asked the matchmaker not to make it public."
"So everything was discussed quietly behind the scenes?"
"Yes, that was Mother's intention," Yun Yan replied. "With the martial examination approaching, my marriage is scheduled after my brother's examination. However, this was only done after getting consent from the Wei Wen Wang residence."
Yun Kexin admired her mother in her heart; the martial examination was merely an "excuse," while the real purpose was to "slap someone in the face": Fu Lianyin's schemes against the Second House ultimately came to nothing.
"Enough about us; what about you two?" Wei Qing glanced at Yun Kexin as if indifferent.
"We? What do you mean by we?" Yun Kexin was taken aback. "Who am I with?"
"Don't play dumb," Wei Qing said with a teasing expression on his handsome face. "Aside from Young Lord, I wouldn't associate anyone else with you."
Yun Yun Kexin suddenly realized what Wei Qing was referring to, and her demeanor became awkward as her gaze began to wander. "We... there's nothing, it's just—"
"Don't say you're just friends," Wei Qing interrupted, taking the lead in the conversation. "Seventh Sister is not someone who shies away; is there anything that can't be said directly?"
"Yeah, Seventh Sister, what are you hesitating for?"
"I'm not shy, nor am I hesitating," Yun Yun Kexin replied defensively under pressure. "It's just that I'm only nine years old right now. Sister, Brother-in-law, don't you think it's a bit early to talk about relationships? If we were to be together, Young Lord would have to wait five years; that's too much of a delay for him."
Because in this life, she had never considered remarrying!
"Whether it's a delay or not is his concern," Wei Qing was still unwilling to relent and pressed on directly. "What I'm asking is about you, Seventh Sister."
"Let's go with the flow," Yun Yun Kexin took a deep breath and replied half-seriously and half-playfully. "As for future matters, no one can predict them."
At this point, Wei Qing finally understood what Feng Yinxiao Seventh Sister meant by her maturity being beyond her nine years.
"Alright, my dear husband," Yun Yan said, unable to watch Yun Yun Kexin struggle. "Seventh Sister has a point; it's better if we don't press her too hard."
Wei Qing thought for a moment, placing his hands behind his back with a smile. "My Wife truly understands people. Well then, I won't ask anymore." He paused and added playfully, "Otherwise, Seventh Sister might start avoiding me, and then I wouldn't know how to explain it to Young Lord..."
When Wei Qing, Yun Yan, and Yun Yun Kexin returned from the Southern Courtyard Lawn to the hall, Yun Yang came to the Second House looking for the Yue Clan. Like Yun Yun Kexin, he had also been "holding back" for quite some time.
"Second Sister-in-law, please tell me what's going on here?" As soon as Yun Yang sat down, he couldn't wait to ask.
"Third Brother, please have some tea first; I'll tell you slowly," Yue Clan smiled slightly, exuding an air of elegance and composure.
"No need, Second Sister-in-law," Yun Yang replied with a smile. "I'm not thirsty right now; just tell me what's happening here."
Not only was he eager to know, but so was Fu Lianyin. The two were so anxious they felt like jumping up and down, wishing they could plant a spy in the Second House. Today, the old master came to the Second House, but she wasn't allowed to follow him, which made her even more furious.
“Third Brother, I know Third Sister-in-law has been worried about Seventh Young Lady's marriage,” Yue Clan said tactfully. “She has been going around, especially recently when she frequently visited the Wen Wang residence, but now... ” She paused and said leisurely, “Third Brother, do not misunderstand Second Sister-in-law; it is actually—”
“No, no, no, Second Sister-in-law, please don’t worry,” Yun Yang quickly waved his hand to explain. “It is understandable that the Heir Apparent and Seventh Young Lady have a significant age difference, and it makes sense that Wen Wang did not agree to the marriage. I can understand; I’m just curious.”
Yue Clan smiled and said, “Third Brother, do you still remember when the children went to the racetrack to learn horseback riding together? Yun Yan went out with Seventh Young Lady at that time, and they encountered Wei Qing who came with Young Lord at the racetrack.”
“I see,” Yun Yang nodded in realization and smiled. “I understand now; it must be after that trip to the racetrack that the Heir Apparent mentioned Yun Yan to the prince and princess, and soon after, the marriage was arranged?”
“Exactly,” Yue Clan nodded in agreement and smiled briefly.
“The Heir Apparent and Fourth Young Lady are of similar ages, and both families are of equal status; it is indeed a good match.” Yun Yang said to himself with a smile in his eyes. “This means there is hope for Young Lord and Xin'er.”
“Third Brother, Young Lord is interested in Seventh Young Lady,” Yue Clan said softly as a form of comfort.
“Is that true?!” Yun Yang suddenly looked up. “Second Sister-in-law, Young Lord is interested in Xin'er?”
Yue Ziyun smiled: “Third Brother, although Young Lord has not openly expressed it, his feelings cannot escape our elders’ eyes. His affection for Seventh Young Lady is evident; however, I still cannot grasp Xin'er's feelings for now.”
“Xin'er certainly does not understand this aspect as well as the already grown Young Lord,” Yun Yang said. “But as she grows older, she will gradually come to realize it.” Suddenly, he became serious and anxious. “But if Seventh Young Lady's marriage has already been arranged in a brocade box, then what significance does it have for Young Lord to like Xin'er? I fear that even if their feelings are deep by then, they might be ruined by this ‘brocade box’…”
Yun Yang looked at Second Madam with earnest eyes and gentle words; he actually wanted to hear Yue Clan mention the mysterious brocade box: he was very curious about how Second Brother Yun You had quietly arranged the marriage for Seventh Young Lady and who the intended was. That brocade box had remained an unsolved mystery and had been Yun Yang's "heartache" for nine years—he had speculated countless times whether it was something concocted by Second House to restrain Third House after all.
Yue Clan understood the implications behind the words of the third elder master. She smiled leisurely and said, “Third Brother worries too much; it is not as complicated as you imagine. Right now, I only care about Seventh Young Lady's thoughts; as for everything else,” Yue Clan paused slightly and affirmed, “it is not very important. It all depends on whether Young Lord and Seventh Young Lady are fated.”
Yun Yang seemed to see hope as his eyes brightened; he suddenly felt enlightened. “Thank you, Second Sister-in-law; I understand.” Unintentionally, he caught sight of Wei Qing, Yun Yan, and Yun Kexin standing at the door.
“Heir Apparent, Fourth Young Lady, and Seventh Young Lady, how long have you been standing there without saying a word?”
“Greetings to Mother-in-law and Third Uncle,” Wei Qing stepped forward respectfully. “Yun Yan and I along with Sister Seven just returned from the Outer Garden. When we saw you two discussing something serious, we didn’t dare to interrupt.”
“Father, what were you and Auntie discussing so earnestly?” Yun Kexin ran over to Yun Yang's side with a playful smile. “You didn’t even notice us coming in.”
"No, just chatting with Auntie," Yun Yang affectionately held Yun Kexin's hand and solemnly promised, "Xin'er, Fourth Sister is marrying into the Wen Wang residence. You should come to the Second House more often to keep Auntie company and take care of Ninth Brother."
Yun Kexin was taken aback: what could her adoptive father and mother have discussed that would cause such a significant change in him? Upon reflection, ever since the Wen Wang residence formed a marriage alliance with the Second House, there had been endless speculation within the Duke of E's household. It seemed her adoptive father had come for that reason, but how did it relate to his earlier statement? The only thing she could be sure of was that her adoptive father, Third Uncle, had grown much closer to the Second House. But could there be hidden dangers in this? She truly hoped these "unfounded" worries were just her being overly suspicious due to Fu Lianyin from the Third House.
"Yes, daughter will listen to Father," Yun Kexin decided not to indulge in unnecessary thoughts for now and remained cautious. "Auntie cares for me very much. Even if Fourth Sister didn't marry into the Wen Wang residence, I would still visit her often, as well as Third Brother and Ninth Brother."
Yun Yang nodded with a smile, exchanged a few pleasantries with Wei Qing and Yun Yan, then took Yun Kexin to bid farewell to the Second House.
At this moment, Second Matriarch Qian Hanqiu was in the Western Courtyard chatting with Fu Lianyin.
"The Yue Clan's move is truly hard to guard against..." Qian Hanqiu remarked with a hint of sarcasm, "I've long since seen through her; she's not an ordinary woman and is difficult to deal with."
"Is she really that clever?!" Fu Lianyin scoffed from her seat opposite Qian Hanqiu. "I don't know what methods she used to get the Heir Apparent of the Wen Wang residence to marry Fourth Young Lady."
"I've heard that it was the Wen Wang residence that proposed first," Qian Hanqiu said, her hands clasped on her knees, her tone cold and irritable. "This shows the Yue Clan's capabilities... But I can't understand why she has been so quiet about it. Do you know? The old lady is quite upset about this matter."
"What’s there to be upset about?" Fu Lianyin retorted sarcastically. "If they want glory, we can't block their way. When it comes to the Second House, we all have to 'avoid' them!"
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