Everything was orderly~

In the beginning, it was Ye Yuan who spoke a few polite words and invited everyone to have dinner.

Finally, after everyone had eaten and drunk to their fill,

Ye Family slowly stood up. Today, she was dressed in magnificent, luxurious attire, a Shu Brocade cloud-patterned skirt, a Lantian Fish Tail Hairpin, and a Soft Yellow Jade Buttoned Top. She cleared her throat and spoke:

"Today is just a small gathering, and I am grateful for everyone being here at my humble abode. Xiao Chen grew up in my Ye Mansion. In his childhood, I had a brief misunderstanding about him, but this child has proved himself through his actions. In my opinion, he is no ordinary person. Although he just finished the autumn exams yesterday, regardless of whether he passes or not, I have great expectations for him and this view will not change."

As soon as her voice fell.

Ye Zhi enthusiastically clapped for her mother and shouted, "Mother, well said."

"I have discussed with my husband to marry Ah Zhi to Xiao Chen as his wife."

Uh.

The girl, who was excitedly clapping for her mother a moment ago, was stunned.

What?

Marry the Little Traitor? It seems this was mentioned before. She was going to tell her mother she didn’t want to marry, but she forgot because she got busy, and now her mother has made the decision on her own.

For a moment, Ye Zhi’s mind was in turmoil. She lowered her head, mumbling to herself, not knowing what to think.

When she came back to her senses, the Little Traitor was already talking to her mother, promising to treat her well and saying other polite words.

Huanhuan, sitting on Ye Zhi’s left, saw her regain her composure and smiled, "Ah Zhi, I really didn’t expect you to end up with Xiao Chen. You know I haven’t read many books, so I’ll just wish you a lifetime of happiness and love. I can’t say anything more than that."

She scratched her head, revealing a simple, sincere smile.

That’s great; she was truly happy for her best friend. Xiao Chen is a good person, and Ah Zhi will surely be happy.

Qinglian, sitting on Ye Zhi’s right, seeing Huanhuan offering congratulations, also gave her blessings: "Ten years to share a boat, a hundred years to share the same pillow. May Ah Zhi and Xiao Chen envy the mandarin ducks, not immortals. Holding hands with you, growing old together, as entwined as the double lotus, with vows that never change."

Hearing the words of her friends on both sides, Ye Zhi didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. She still hadn’t fully processed things, and her heart was a bit chaotic.

However, now that so many elders were present in the hall, she couldn’t stand up and contradict her mother’s words.

In her chaotic heart, there was a hint of joy—could it be the joy of getting married?

Xun Yin and Ye Yuan were standing by the table, chatting about family matters: "Junior Brother, you’ve finally come to terms. I think Xiao Chen’s future is limitless. He’s handsome, and he grew up in the Ye Mansion, so we know him well."

Ye Yuan hadn’t yet replied.

Beside him, Ye Lin furrowed his eyebrows, looking displeased as he first spoke up: "Father, how could such a major decision be made without discussing with my sister or me? After all, this concerns my little sister’s lifelong happiness. I think we need to reconsider Shen Chen. Over the years at Dragon Tiger Mountain, who can guarantee he hasn’t done anything immoral? We must ensure my little sister’s safety." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

He spoke loudly, and Shen Chen, talking with Ye Family, heard him clearly and felt the hostility from his future brother-in-law~

Ye Family naturally heard it too but said nothing, merely coughing twice quietly.

These two coughs were an obvious warning.

Lord Minister, on the side, shrugged his shoulders, clearly indicating: Ask your mother, don’t ask me.

"Ah Lin is not entirely wrong. However, as Xiao Chen has been learning under the State Preceptor, his character is trustworthy. Do rest assured," Xun Yin comforted.

Ye Lin wanted to say more but felt his mother’s cold glare from the side, so he had to give up.