But I never imagined that every move in the mansion was being watched, and it was justifiable to be angry.

The Ye Family was anxious and rushed forward to cover her youngest daughter’s mouth to stop her from speaking further.

Ye Zhi, covered, struggled and seemed to express her desire to speak.

Ye Yuan stepped forward, stroked his beard, smiled awkwardly, and with a roundabout and evasive manner persuaded, "Xiao Chen, don’t take Ah Zhi’s words too seriously. She’s just speaking nonsense, and besides, even if she had someone monitor you, it’s because she cares too much about you and is anxious. If you marry her into your household soon, there would be no such troubles. Don’t you agree?"

The implied meaning was to urge the two to marry quickly.

This way, the young daughter would let go of her suspicions, a win-win situation.

However, he didn’t realize that, given Shen Chen’s current status, being monitored with intent could lead to Ah Zhi being accused of supervising a significant court minister, and possibly end up in jail.

In Qin Yin’s heart, there was a complete distaste for the people of the Ye Mansion. In his perception, as Mr. Shen’s situation got better and better, being pressed into marriage now—was it because they were afraid Mr. Shen wouldn’t marry their spoiled Third Miss of the Ye Mansion?

This also worsened the impression of the future mother-in-law.

Shen Chen wore a serious expression: "Once I finish this busy period, I will undoubtedly marry Ah Zhi with proper rites. Everything others have, she will have too: the Three Letters and Six Etiquettes, the Three Matchmakers and Six Betrothals, the grand sedan chair, the ten-mile bridal procession, the Phoenix Crown and red dress."

Qin Yin was astonished; Mr. Shen, aren’t you going to pursue the matter of her watching you?

She is monitoring you...

Ye Zhi freed herself from her mother’s hand, dressed in a moonlight brocade dress, and quickly walked up to Shen Chen, asking persistently, "How long is this busy period?" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Three to five months."

She asked again, "What if you can’t fulfill it?"

The young girl, having reached the age of maturity, had a face as beautiful as a lotus and a delicate figure that, even when aggressive, held an indescribable beauty.

Shen Chen retorted, "What do you want to do about it?"

There was a complete silence around, with an atmosphere of people watching the drama.

At this moment, a stern voice shouted angrily: "Ye Zhi, enough, don’t push Xiao Chen."

Ye Zhi drooped her head and looked at her mother: "Mother, I just wanted to ask."

The Ye Family was not willing to listen to her explanation and scolded, "You child, is this something a young girl like you should be speaking about? Others might think you’re overly eager to marry, have no shame. You’ve been too impudent tonight. Now return to your room. Ming Yan, take her back to the room."

Ming Yan, who had been named, was startled, and her gaze cautiously looked toward her lady.

Just one glance and she immediately avoided looking further.

Oh dear!

Why did the madam specifically call her out...

At such a moment, how could she dare to step forward and take away the lady...

Ming Yan still had to go through the motions and, with effort, stepped forward, speaking softly, "Miss, please come back with me to Qingyi Garden."

Ye Zhi said angrily, "No, you stand aside."

"Alright." Ming Yan returned to her original spot, winking at the lady of the house, indicating her helplessness.

Even the most impartial official cannot solve familial matters, and the Lingbo Fairy couple also had nothing to say, quietly sitting to one side.

The mother ignored it, but Huanhuan could not bear to see her friend being bullied. She stood up from her seat, her eyes clear, her face calm, and walked to Shen Chen’s side: "Are you and Liu Qingxi pure?"

Shen Chen replied, "We are pure."

Changzhou stood up, pulled Huanhuan away, not letting her meddle. He had passed the imperial examination and entered the palace examination stage, although not ranking in the top three. Now he was serving as an imperial censor of the sixth rank.

The night descended, and several dozen lanterns were hung in the hall of the Ye Mansion, brightly lighting up the scene like daylight.