Chapter 2

Her carriage was parked outside the main gate of Youhe Manor, overwhelmed by a multitude of luxurious carriages. She watched as the guests flowed in like a tide, slowly furrowing her brow.

Fortunately, it is summer, allowing her to persist and complete the journey of over ten days

Her smile faded gently, perhaps... after waiting for so many years, she has become too adept at finding excuses for him. He still struggles to get by, and in order to mask his inferiority, he pretends to be very arrogant in front of his father. Moreover, now that the Wei family is in need of him, he can afford to put on airs as a way to vent the grievances of the past.

"Do not worry, do not worry," she continued to soothe Xiangling, "You stay outside the manor for now, and I will speak with Yuan Ao first."

She suppressed those doubts; no matter what, she was going to marry Yuan Ao. After all, he was the one who possessed the Nine Yang Profound Blood, which was the undeniable proof of their fated connection! Even the heavens wanted them to be together, so what more was there for her to think about?

Father, mother, and even Wei Qing seem to have something to say to her. They always look at her with eyes she cannot understand, their gazes filled with both sorrow and pity, making her heart ache. They must not be willing to part with her, right

Miss Si... ..." Xiangling was so anxious that she was about to cry; the young lady was frail, and she had never left her side.

"I don't care who you are, this is what the master said," the guard said rather rudely

This fortress, as solid as a golden soup, is even more magnificent and splendid than the former Bu Family Village! Its grand momentum and majestic spirit left her speechless for a long time.

She was also taken aback

If he had also been looking forward to her for five years like she had, how could he possibly not come to meet her, not be eager to see her

Her household guards were hiding in the shade of the trees, drenched in sweat, fanning themselves vigorously, and gulping down water. Wei Lan was dressed in heavy clothing, her delicate and pale face showing no trace of perspiration.

The sunlight enveloped the azure surroundings in warmth, and she joyfully gazed at the distant green mountains and the nearby trees. It had been three years since she last saw the outside world! How beautiful it was! So beautiful that she seemed unable to get enough of it, even her breathing felt more refreshing.

None of these are important to her! ... How much is the dowry, how many maidservants accompany the marriage ... . ... As long as he still wants to marry her, and she can be with him, nothing else matters.

Miss Si ... ... "Xiang Ling retrieved the teacup she had used, saying, 'Don't you find it a bit strange? The master and mistress only allowed me to follow you alone.'"

"Can my maid not go in as well? I am the fourth young lady of the Wei family, Wei Lan." She repeated her name, it was impossible, Yuan Ao could not have arranged it this way, it must have been a mistake made by the servants

Seeing the smile of the Fourth Miss, Xiangling knew that she had once again thought of the situation in the most positive light. The young lady had been looking forward to this for so many years, and now she could finally marry Young Master Bu. She was so happy that she probably did not pay attention to anything else.

If ... ? ... this fortress belongs to him, then all the reasons she previously thought of for him would make no sense at all, what on earth is going on

Looking at the young lady with a beaming smile, she swallowed nervously. Because the master and mistress were particularly fond of her, the young lady was too naive and innocent, and many things happened right under her nose, yet she remained completely unaware.

Miss, Xiangling still cannot understand. If Young Master Bu intends to marry you, how could he not come to fetch you, but instead have the Wei family send you over

"Miss Si, drink some water." The maid Xiangling brought her a cup of water, which had been warmed in the sun, as there was no hot water available during the journey

This indeed touches the heart deeply in the azure.

A sense of gloom gradually rose from the depths of her heart. Before her departure, her mother spoke to her in a strange manner. She urged her to endure him, to please him, and even tearfully handed her some banknotes.

The vehicle continued to jolt along, and she heard a soft exclamation from Xiangling, who was accompanying them outside. "What happened?" she asked anxiously, leaning her head out to look.

Xiang Ling could not help but glance at the meager belongings packed into a single cart. Even if the young lady were to be oblivious, she should at least inquire of the madam why the "dowry" was so scant. Even the third young lady, born of the second concubine, had a dowry of over ten carts when she married. This little bit of clothing and bedding hardly qualifies as luggage.

The closer she got to the Bu family, the more nervous she became, so Xiangling's exclamation particularly stirred her nerves

"You all may go back," the master has commanded, "let Miss Wei enter alone." The words of the guard surprised her, and she could not help but come out of the carriage to confirm once more.

That silly child, Wei Qing, still innocently told her that he would come to take her home once he recovered from his illness. What a child!

A guard from the Bu family came over to lead them, and after walking for quite some time, they finally arrived at a secluded small gate

Everything will be discussed when she sees him again

Is this Youhe Village? Is this where he lives

Yuelan looked at her and smiled slightly, as she still understood her father well. ... He had been a traveling merchant all his life, and as a person ... . ... He was just a bit shrewd and harsh, coupled with the unpleasantness with the Bu family, which had become a source of distress for him over the years. If Bu Yuan'ao had not been able to revive the family business, her father would be even less likely to regard him highly.