Even in late autumn, the banana leaves are still lush and green, forming a sharp contrast with the withered yellow surroundings. The rain drops on them, showing a contradictory state of flourishing and withered scenery.

Chu Heyi stood under the eaves, watching the banana leaves swaying in the wind and rain, mesmerized.

She remembered two strange things that happened yesterday. The Taifu Mansion and the Xie Mansion sent visiting cards one after another, saying that they would visit her today.

She could understand why people from the Xie Mansion came to visit, but she didn't understand why people from the Taifu Mansion came to visit.

There is no private relationship between the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and the Taifu Mansion.

Chu Heyi inevitably recalled what happened four days ago when she entered the palace and deposed the prime minister. When she left the Purple Palace that day, she clearly saw Xie Lin and said that she was waiting for him to come and propose marriage.

The scene seemed to float in the air. It was just her imagination, but it was too real for a fantasy.

However, Xie Lin had not yet woken up and had never entered the palace...

"Miss!" Xianyue's cheerful voice sounded, with a hint of excitement: "Someone has come to the Xie Mansion. The Second Madam asks you to go to the front hall."

Chu Heyi's thoughts were interrupted, and she took Rui Mama to the front hall. Inexplicably, Chu Heyi's heart beat faster.

She couldn't help but ask, "Madame Rui, what do you think is the reason for the people from the Xie Mansion to come here today? Lord Xie is still recovering from his injuries, right? Did Lord Xie send someone here?"

Madam Rui smiled softly and said, "If there was something urgent, I'm afraid they wouldn't have sent the invitation a day in advance. Don't worry, Miss. It shouldn't be a bad thing. Let's go to the front and take a look."

Chu Heyi said "hmm" and continued walking forward. Although she was still very agitated, she forced herself to hold it back.

Walking along the corridor, passing through the back door, and going behind the screen, the nanny beside the second wife came forward, blocked Chu Heyi's way, and made a "hush" gesture to her. Chu Heyi stopped and listened carefully.

Suddenly, she was shocked. Why was it Xie Lin's voice outside? Shouldn't he be lying in bed resting?

She thought that the person who came today might be Wangshan, or someone else from the Xie family, but she never expected that it was Xie Lin himself. Didn't he care about his injuries at all?

Chu Heyi looked through the gap in the screen and saw that it was indeed Xie Lin himself. He was wearing a dark green brocade robe and had a dignified and elegant demeanor. He sat on a chair, talking to her second mother about something.

The distance was too far and she couldn't hear clearly.

She also discovered that Xie Lin did not come alone. There was an old man in his sixties or seventies with him. Even Wen Tingshen came. Even her fourth brother who was in the military camp was called back home.

Chu Heyi's heart was beating like a deer. She didn't even know when Er Niang came towards her.

It wasn't until Er Niang stood in front of her, took her hand, and looked at her with a smile that she reacted.

"Second Mother, what are you so happy about? What is the purpose of Mr. Xie's visit?" Chu Heyi asked softly, her heart about to jump out of her throat.

She felt that she might have guessed the truth, but she was not sure. This was too sudden, and Xie Lin was seriously injured. She simply did not dare to think...

The Second Madam smiled and said, "Lord Xie came to propose marriage in person, and he also invited the respected elders of the Xie family to come along. He also invited Lord Wen to act as a matchmaker, which shows that he is very sincere. I like this son-in-law very much, but I don't know what you think of him?"

Normally, matters like this would be handled by the elders in the family, but Xie Lin said that his mother was not at home, his eldest brother died young, and his second brother was also away, so he had to go in person to show his sincerity.

Chu Heyi's cheeks suddenly became hot, and he didn't dare to look at the Second Madam: "My daughter's marriage is up to Second Madam. I will listen to you."

The Second Lady couldn't help laughing and teasing her, "If another man came to propose marriage, I'm afraid you wouldn't listen to me, the Second Lady."

Chu Heyi was so embarrassed that she gently hit the Second Madam and said coquettishly, "Second Madam~~"

When had the Second Madam ever seen her like this? She was stunned!

You have to know that Chu Heyi used to be either riding a horse and shooting arrows, or shooting arrows to hurt people. He was decisive and heroic. She thought that Chu Heyi would never have a shy and gentle side in his life.

It turns out that I just haven’t met the right person.

The Second Lady became more and more certain in her heart that she had a deep love for Xie Lin. Fortunately, they both had each other in their hearts, and this marriage was truly a match made in heaven.

"Since you agree, I will accept this marriage. Your fourth brother has no objection. I think your father and brothers in the north will also follow your wishes." The second lady said seriously.

"Second Mother, I want to go out too." Chu Heyi said, but felt something was wrong and quickly added, "He is injured. I will go see how he is."

The second wife smiled and shook her head, seeing through it but not saying anything.

There have always been few rules in their Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, so the second lady did not stop Chu Heyi from going out to meet Xie Lin.

Chu Heyi followed the second wife, walked out from behind the screen and went towards Xie Lin. Xie Lin noticed her instantly and his eyes fell on her. That crimson figure always lingered deep in his heart, making him take a huge risk and come forward to propose marriage before the prince.

Will she agree?

Or will she reject him for the sake of the prince?

Under the wide sleeves, Xie Lin's hands clenched quietly, and then clenched again.

The second lady's eyes wandered over the two young people. She smiled and said, "Thank you, sir, for your sincerity in coming to my house to ask for my daughter's hand in marriage. I have agreed to this marriage. I hope you will treat my daughter well in the future."

Ah! Xie Lin heaved a sigh of relief and agreed!

His proposal of marriage was successful.

His eyes were fixed on Chu Heyi's face. She was very shy at first and didn't dare to look him in the eye, but after a while, she looked towards him and never looked away.

Chu Ren: “Ahem!”

Xie Lin came back to his senses and quickly stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Second Madam, for your help. It is Xie Lin's blessing that he can marry a girl he likes!"

Then he turned to Chu Heyi and said, "Thank you Miss Heyi for not abandoning me. Xie Lin will never let you down until the end of my life!"

His voice was so sonorous and powerful, and his tone was so firm and unwavering that Chu Heyi's heart was shaken so much that she couldn't help but answer: "I believe you!"

Xie Lin exhaled, and then said, "Second Madam, although I know it is not in accordance with etiquette, Xie Lin has already asked someone to look at the date. Today is a rare auspicious day, so Xie Lin brought the betrothal gifts with him. They are outside the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Can you allow Xie Lin to propose today?"

The Second Madam, Chu Ren and Chu Heyi were all stunned. They really didn't expect that he would directly propose marriage on the day of proposing.

Chu Ren said directly: "Good fellow, Lord Xie has been planning this for my sister for a long time!"

Xie Lin pursed his lips and said, "To be honest, I have admired Miss Heyi for a long time and hope to marry her as soon as possible."

After saying that, he looked at Chu Heyi deeply, deeply.

Seeing them like this, the Second Madam wondered what was there to stop them from doing. She immediately agreed and asked Xie Lin to propose marriage today.

She immediately asked someone to invite the elders of the Chu family to come and receive the betrothal gifts. Unexpectedly, although Xie Lin had a short time to prepare, he was not sloppy in the betrothal gifts.

Wen Tingshen took the betrothal gift list and read out the items one by one. The betrothal gift alone was 100,000 taels of gold, plus all kinds of gold, silver and jade articles. The level of luxury was comparable to marrying a princess.

Even the Zhenbei Marquisate, a family that had seen tremendous wealth, was shocked.

The maids and servants could not help but exclaim: "Thank you, sir, for spending a fortune to marry our young lady."

But just as the betrothal gifts were being moved into the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion one by one, the Crown Prince arrived with his tutor Yuan Guanyu.

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