The atmosphere in the main hall became increasingly tense. The servants dared not make a sound and kept their heads down.

Jiang Ji Lian took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. Only calmness could solve the problem at this moment.

"Madam, I know you may not believe what I said, but I am willing to prove it with my actions. From now on, I will strictly abide by the rules and will not let anyone cross your bottom line." Jiang Jilian's eyes were firm and his tone was sincere.

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Jilian, with a flicker of hesitation in her eyes, but she still insisted: "Jilian, do you think this can make up for your mistakes? Do you think I care about your compensation?"

Jiang Jilian did not answer. He just bowed deeply, then turned and walked to Ye Wanxue's side and gently helped her up: "Wanxue, get up, don't be afraid."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Ye Wanxue's eyes. She held Jiang Jilian's hand tightly and stood up. Jiang Jilian looked at her, his eyes full of guilt and love.

"Madam, I know I am sorry for you, but I beg you not to treat her like this." Jiang Jilian pleaded again.

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Jilian and Ye Wanxue, and the anger in her heart was gradually replaced by helplessness. She sighed deeply and said slowly: "Jilian, you know what I care about all the time. I can ignore your personal feelings, but you must give me an explanation."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Jiang Jilian's eyes, and he hurriedly said, "Madam, I am willing to accept any punishment as long as you can forgive Wanxue."

Lu Yundi did not answer. She just sat there quietly, her eyes full of contemplation. After a long time, she finally spoke: "Okay, I can let Wanxue off the hook, but she must abide by the rules of the mansion and not do anything beyond her rights."

Jiang Jilian and Ye Wanxue both breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the storm had finally calmed down temporarily. Jiang Jilian bowed deeply again and said to Lu Yundi, "Thank you, Madam. I will definitely discipline Wanxue strictly."

Ye Wanxue also knelt down and said to Lu Yundi: "Madam, I will remember this lesson and abide by the rules of the mansion in the future."

......

"Brother, you're back. Let me tell you, I went on a blind date today. Do you think that young Marquis Chu Qirui knows about it?" As soon as Jiang Jilian was seen, Jiang Yuqi couldn't wait to step forward and ask.

Jiang Jilian was slightly startled, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, but then he regained his composure. He gently patted Jiang Yuqi's shoulder and replied with a smile: "Yuqi, don't worry, if the young Marquis Chu really has feelings for you, he would have heard about today's blind date. But why do you care so much about his opinion? Do you think he..."

Jiang Yuqi's cheeks were slightly red, and she bit the corner of her lips, her eyes revealing shyness and expectation: "Brother, you know, Young Marquis Chu and I have known each other since childhood, and it is inevitable that we have some feelings for each other. I'm just worried that after he knows these things, he will... be angry."

In the garden of the Zhenxing Marquis's mansion, the spring breeze blew, the petals danced lightly, and the two walked side by side on the winding path. Jiang Jilian pondered for a moment and said, "Little sister, marriage is not a joke. If you really have feelings for the young Marquis Chu, you might as well talk to him openly and see what he thinks. After all, feelings are something that will only make people more painful if they are hidden in their hearts."

Jiang Yuqi's eyes flashed with determination, and she nodded: "Brother, you are right. I just... I just don't know how to start."

Jiang Jilian looked at the confusion in his sister's eyes, and a desire to protect her surged in his heart. He stopped, turned around, and looked at Jiang Yuqi firmly: "Little sister, you don't have to worry. Brother will accompany you and face this together. No matter what the result is, we will make you happy."

Jiang Yuqi felt her brother's warmth and firmness, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She bit her lip and nodded: "Thank you, brother. I know you will always support me."

The two of them strolled in the garden, and Jiang Yuqi's mood gradually calmed down. At this time, a maid hurried over with a letter in her hand: "Miss, this is a letter sent by the young Marquis Chu."

Jiang Yuqi took the letter, her heart pounding. She opened the envelope, glanced through it quickly, then looked up, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. In the letter, Chu Qirui did not directly mention today's blind date, but only asked about Jiang Yuqi's recent situation and asked her to enjoy the flowers together tomorrow.

Jiang Jilian saw the change in his sister's expression and knew that there must be something fishy in the letter, so he asked, "Yuqi, what's in the letter?"

Jiang Yuqi handed the letter to her brother and said softly, "Brother, look."

Jiang Jilian took the letter, glanced at it, and frowned slightly. He pondered for a moment and said, "Little sister, I'm afraid that Lord Chu's move is intended to test you. You go to the appointment tomorrow, but be careful and don't show too much emotion."

Jiang Yuqi nodded, and had an idea in mind. The next day, she came to the agreed place as promised, and Chu Qirui was already waiting there. When the two met, they were a little embarrassed, but soon recovered.

While enjoying the flowers, Chu Qirui kept peeking at Jiang Yuqi from time to time, but Jiang Yuqi remained calm. Until the evening, Chu Qirui finally couldn't help but speak: "Yuqi, how are you doing recently? I heard that you went on a blind date. Do you have someone you like?"

Jiang Yuqi smiled slightly and looked at Chu Qirui frankly: "Brother Chu, I don't have too many expectations for marriage. It's just that my mother thinks that I'm old and should get married as soon as possible. As for the blind date, it's just a formality."

After hearing this, Chu Qirui's doubts dissipated a lot. A hint of joy flashed in his eyes, but he remained calm: "Yuqi, what do you think of me?"

Jiang Yuqi's cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes showed shyness. She bit the corner of her lips gently and whispered: "Brother Chu, I have always admired you, but I don't know if you feel the same way about me."

Chu Qirui was delighted. He knew that the opportunity had come. He held Jiang Yuqi's hand tightly and looked at her affectionately: "Yuqi, my feelings for you have long been buried deep in my heart. I am extremely happy to be able to express my feelings today. Are you willing to give me a chance to prove my love for you?"

Jiang Yuqi's eyes flashed with emotion, she nodded slightly, and handed her hand to Chu Qirui. The two smiled at each other, as if they were the only two left in the world.

……

After dinner, Jiang Jilian asked Jiang Yinli about his homework, and also asked Jiang Yinyi and Jiang Zihan about their enlightenment today.

In the study, the warm yellow candlelight shines on Jiang Jilian and his children, reflecting their warm picture. Jiang Jilian sits at the top, looking kind, while Jiang Yinli, Jiang Yinyi and Jiang Zihan sit below, their faces filled with expectation and awe.

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