Summer has passed, autumn has arrived, and before long, autumn is over, and winter has come. When the first snow falls on Jiang Wan's head, she feels that another year is about to pass. In these few months, Jiang Wan often had a dreamlike feeling, even the marriage proposal that Wang Fu mentioned last summer now seems like an illusory dream in her heart. The only real feeling was the words spoken by Xiao Jiang at dusk that day. Apart from this, there is no other evidence that she herself and the marriage with Wang Fu are related.

  Jiang Wanmu hastily ran into her own courtyard, and outside the house, she patted the snow off her clothes. Ji Xiang came out smiling and said to Jiang Wanmu: "Miss, you're back early today, I just put lunch on the stove to keep warm. Shall I bring it in for you now?" Jiang Wanmu smiled and nodded, replying: "I saw that it was snowing, so I came back a bit earlier, lest it gets late and the road becomes difficult to walk. What's good to eat for lunch? Did your mother prepare any special dishes for me?"

  Ji Yan was already used to Jiang Wan's joking words, and she smiled as she said: "Yes, Mother said 'I've prepared a dish of stir-fried greens with garlic, it's Miss's favorite.' " After hearing this, Jiang Wan feigned excitement, her eyes wide with delight, saying: "Wow, when your mother comes over tonight, I'll be sure to thank her properly." As Jiang Wan walked into the house smiling, Ji Yan hurriedly went to serve the meal.

  Jiang Wanmu had finished her meal, and she and Jiyuan were in the room. Although Jiang Wanmu's room still didn't have a charcoal fire, the windows had been tightly sealed with thick paper that had been brought back several days ago. The room felt warmer than it had in previous years. Jiang Wanmu stood in front of the table, rubbing her hands together, and said to Jiyuan: "Jiyuan, take note of the time over the next two days and have Muge come for a visit. Tell him I need to discuss something important with him." Jiyuan smiled and nodded, saying: "Alright. If I don't see Muge, I'll ask Ge to pass on the message."

  Jiang Wanru nodded, for her sake, implicating Fang Zheng and Mu Gen. Her marriage had only caused a stir in the Jiang family for the first few days. After that, the Jiang family returned to normal, treating Jiang Wanru as an extra person again. Madam Jiang did not make any clear indication about the candidates she proposed as companions, but from then on, whenever someone went out with a servant, Fang Zheng and Mu Gen were no longer brought along. When Fang Zheng and Mu Gen had nothing to do, they could only go out together, wandering around the streets, which made their mothers anxious.

  Ji Yan saw Jiang Wanru finish speaking and began to prepare to write on the table. She looked at Jiang Wanru with a calm expression and said, "Miss, you often go out and have experiences, can't you see if my brother can also find something to do outside? He's been idle for many days, and my mother is worried that he'll learn bad habits." Jiang Wanru heard Ji Yan's words and smiled as she glanced at her, saying, "Will the Jiang family allow them to work outside?" Ji Yan heard Jiang Wanru's words and quickly nodded, saying, "As long as everyone doesn't go talk to Madame, my brother working outside won't cause any trouble."

  Jiang Wanru nodded after listening, thinking for a moment before saying: "I remember your brother's situation. Just ask him what he wants to do and I'll have someone help find a way." Ji Yan was delighted by her words and smiled as she said: "Later, I'll go find my brother and ask him what he wants to do." Jiang Wanru calmed down and began writing when Ji Yan softly spoke up: "Earlier, the mistress handed over the deed of the three concubines who accompanied the fourth miss to the fourth miss. The fourth miss declined one concubine, only wanting two concubines as companions."

  Jiang Wanru looked up at Ji Yan and thought to herself that she was already used to Jiang Dafuren's indifferent attitude towards her. The engagement between her and the Crown Prince of Lian Wangfu was a done deal, an unchangeable fact. She had heard from her sworn brother and sister-in-law before that this engagement was not just a rumor. Everyone in the capital, just like Jiang Wanru, couldn't understand why the Crown Prince of Lian Wangfu would take a fancy to the stupid daughter of the Jiang family.

  Jiang Wanru's feelings about this marriage, from initial fear to later reluctant acceptance, were ultimately filled with unease. She had discreetly inquired outside and learned that the so-called "Little Prince" of the Wang family was a notorious playboy in the capital, known for his extravagance and arrogance, with everyone catering to his every whim. Why would such a favored son be willing to marry a foolish girl like her as his official wife? Moreover, it was said that he had also acknowledged this marriage outside.

  Jiang Wanru had many uneasy thoughts in her mind, but there was no one she could talk to. She raised her eyes and looked at Jiyuan, opening her mouth to say lightly: "Did someone from the fourth young lady's husband's family come to the Jiang residence today?" Jiyuan glanced at Jiang Wanru's expression and said softly: "The future husband's family of the fourth young lady sent someone to speak with Madame today. They mentioned that in a few days, their elderly matriarch will be celebrating her birthday and they want to invite the fourth young lady over to join in the festivities. Madame has already agreed and is helping the fourth young lady prepare gifts."

  Jiang Wan's eyes flickered with a hint of emotion as she gazed at Ji Yan, who was biting the corner of his mouth. "Miss, today the two young ladies from the Wang Manor came to visit Madam and they sent someone to look for you several times, saying they wanted to have a chat with you. If they come again to ask, should I say you're not here?"

  Jiang Wanmu didn't expect those two people to think of her again after so many years. She glanced at Jiyuan and said, "If they come again, just tell them I'm here. I want to hear what they have to say." Jiyuan looked at Jiang Wanmu with concern, but seeing that she was nonchalant, she relaxed a bit. Jiang Wanmu and Jiyuan sat silently in the room, each busy with their own affairs.

  The sound of knocking on the courtyard door came, Ji Yan raised his head to look at Jiang Wanru who was focused on writing, and quietly opened the door to go out. In the room, Jiang Wanru could hear the loud voice coming from the entrance of the courtyard: "Ji Yan, has your young lady returned? My wife and your young lady are close sisters, and she wants to come over and have a good talk with her." Ji Yan said in a soft voice: "My young lady just got back."

  When Ji Yan entered the room, Jiang Wanmu had already tidied up the table. Rubbing her hands and walking around in the room, she saw Ji Yan come in and smiled to greet him: "Ji Yan, move around a bit, go to bed early tonight." Ji Yan glanced at her without speaking, and followed her movements. When Jiang Wanyi and Jiang Wanyan arrived, Jiang Wanmu was already sitting upright at the table, lowering her eyebrows and staring intently at the tabletop.

  Jiang Wan-yi and Jiang Wan-xian exchanged a glance after entering the room, taking in the decor. They sat down at Ji Yan's invitation, smiling as they chatted with Jiang Wan-mu, who listened woodenly to their conversation. Jiang Wan-xian glanced at Jiang Wan-mu, who seemed completely uninterested, and smiled at Ji Yan, saying: "You can leave now, we want to have a private word with your young mistress." Ji Yan remained standing, looking over at Jiang Wan-mu.

  Jiang Wan Yi reached out and patted Jiang Wan Mu, saying: "We have something to say to you, tell Ji Yan to leave." Jiang Wan Mu nodded at Ji Yan, and Ji Yan quickly walked out of the room. After Jiang Wan Yi and Jiang Wan Xian spoke with Jiang Wan Mu for a while, they left Jiang Wan Mu's room with satisfied expressions. Ji Yan sent them off, closed the courtyard door, and rushed into Jiang Wan Mu's room, asking: "Miss, did they bully you?"

  Jiang Wanmu looked at Ji Yan's worried face and shook her head, saying: "No, they just told me that life is full of secrets, and I will soon be facing the biggest secret of my life." Ji Yan looked at Jiang Wanmu with a puzzled expression and said: "Miss, what do you mean?" Jiang Wanmu smiled lightly and said: "It's a secret that everyone knows, it won't be a secret for long. We just have to wait patiently for the day when it will be revealed."

  I've been dragging on with this marriage for too long. No matter when, a woman's marriage is always a big deal. Tomorrow, the female lead should find a way to retreat.

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