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Xiao Hong ran out like a wisp of smoke and followed Meng Lan out of the manor. Finally, it caught up to the matchmaker who hadn't gone far.

The Empress looked at the two and asked suspiciously, "What business do you two have with me?"

Xiao Hong gave Meng Lan a look. Meng Lan immediately fished out a bag of silver from her sleeve and stuffed it into Hong Niang's hands. "This is a gift from my little miss. Hong Niang, you've worked hard on this trip. Buy a cup of tea."

Hong Niang held onto it for a moment and then immediately put on a smile. She placed the purse into her bosom and asked, "May I know what Miss has requested?"

Meng Lan smiled and said, "My Miss is not yet old and is very filial. She wants to stay with the old lady more. This marriage …"

After saying that, Meng Lan paused for a moment. If she didn't continue speaking, then Hong Niang should understand as well.

"This …" The lady in red was hesitating.

This was not just a matter of silver coins, but also the matter of her reputation. She had succeeded in betrothing all of her relationships for more than ten years, so how could her deeds be broken like this?

Seeing that Hong Niang was hesitating, Meng Lan grabbed her hand and threatened, "You should understand what to do, shouldn't you?"

"Well, it's good for you and me, isn't it?" Meng Lan narrowed her eyes. She emphasized the word 'you and me', and her tone didn't lack a threatening tone.

The lady in red nodded her head. After all, the Ye Residence was powerful and she could not afford to offend them.

Only then did Meng Lan and Xiao Hong turn back.

When they returned to the courtyard, they found that Ye Jinxiu was not there. A-Wan brought her to the old lady's courtyard.

In the cyan courtyard, the old lady was watering a basin of pine trees.

"I heard that someone came to talk about marriage with you today?" the old lady asked casually.

Ye Jinsu stood at the side and respectfully replied, "Yes, but her granddaughter didn't agree."

The old lady turned to look at Ye Jinsu and said, "It's not small anymore. It's time to kiss." "It's almost autumn now, and you're going to be old age soon."

Ye Jinsu's birthday was in winter, and it was still a few months away.

"Tell me, why didn't you agree?" The old lady sat down and asked, "Are you not satisfied with your family background or that person?"

Ye Jinsu knelt down and said, "Grandmother, granddaughter doesn't want to get married yet."

"Nonsense!" The Old Granny reprimanded him softly, "How can there be a girl who doesn't marry? I've seen that child from the Mo Clan before, she looks pretty good."

"What on earth are you planning?" The old lady asked again. She obviously didn't believe Ye Jinsu's words.

However, Ye Jinsu insisted, "Not to mention that her granddaughter hasn't reached her prime yet. Even if she has, she's in no hurry to get married."

"Granddaughter hasn't done enough to be a daughter. She doesn't want to get married so soon."

The old lady gave a cold snort, "Haven't you done enough to be a daughter?"

"Haven't you had enough time in this house?"

Ye Jinsu bit her lower lip and didn't say anything.

The old lady then opened her mouth, "I don't know what on earth you're planning. If you really don't want to marry into the Mo Clan, then forget about it. However, your father will still have to decide on your marriage."

No matter what the Mo Clan said, it was good for Ye Jinsu. She didn't understand why Ye Jinsu would reject her, nor did she know what she was planning.

However, these things couldn't be helped by her.

Originally, she didn't want to interfere in this matter, but the words of the old gramps reminded her. Without Ye Jinsu, this mansion would be much quieter.

If Ye Jinsu were to get married, Ye Jingru would be a lot more obedient, and Ye Shisui wouldn't be angry with her all day.

Ye Jinsu knelt on the ground and knew what the old lady was thinking.

After a long while, Ye Jinsu raised her head and looked at her, "Grandmother, your granddaughter doesn't want to marry someone she doesn't like."

The old lady was stunned into silence for a moment.

"What do you know!" The old lady pointed at Ye Jinsu and said, "I'm asking you to marry into the Mo Clan for your own good. The Mo Clan is the home of the clean flow for generations. They treat people extremely well."

"The Mo Clan's young master's heart belongs to you. If you were to go, you would naturally lead a good life."

Other than the Mo Clan having a slightly weaker family background than the Ye Clan, the other aspects of the Mo Clan were not bad. More importantly, that kid from the Mo Clan is talented, and he will not be promoted again in the future.

Marrying someone from the Mo Clan really couldn't be considered as a loss to Ye Jinsu.

Ye Jinsu bit her lower lip and said, "Granddaughter knows."

The old lady looked at Ye Jinsu's expression and finally let out a sigh. She waved her hand, "Think about it carefully!"

"Wan, bring your little miss back. Let her think it over in her room!"

"If you can't figure it out, then don't come out!"

Ye Jinsu lowered her eyes and left obediently. Wan followed behind Ye Jinsu without a word. After returning to the yard, she invited Ye Jinsu into her room.

"Miss, this is the old lady's order."

Wasn't it just for her to be grounded? Ye Jinxiu clenched her teeth and entered without a word.

Xiao Hong entered in bewilderment, anxiously pulling at Ye Jinsu and asked, "Miss, what did the old lady say to you?"

"Why is Wan guarding the door?"

Ye Jinsu asked Little Red first, "Did you get Meng Lan to explain to the matchmaker?"

Little Red nodded, her whole body focused on Ye Jinxiu, "Miss, what did the old lady say to you? Why did you ban Miss's feet? "

Ye Jinsu sighed and poured herself a cup of tea, "The old lady asked me to marry her."

Little Red gaped in surprise. "Why?"

"Why must the old lady marry the young lady?"

"For the Ye Residence," Ye Jinsu sighed and said, "If I leave, wouldn't the Ye Residence be able to remain peaceful?"

Little Red was actually speechless.

"What now, miss?" Xiao Hong asked worriedly.

After a moment of silence, Ye Jinxiu sighed. She couldn't go out now, so she didn't have any other options, "Go and prepare some pen and paper for me."

"I'll write a letter to Maude."

As he picked up the brush, Ye Jinsu thought for a moment before slowly writing. After writing the last word, Ye Jinsu placed the envelope into Xiao Hong's hands.

"Be careful not to be seen by others, be careful." Ye Jinsu instructed.

Xiao Hong took the letter and solemnly nodded its head.

I hope that the Mo Residence can give up on this idea, Ye Jinsu thought. In the silence of the room, Ye Jinsu gripped the jade on her waist tightly.

The warmth and familiarity of her hands gave her a sense of peace.

As the hottest month passed, the end of summer approached and the weather gradually cooled down.

Ye Jingru kept a few snacks in the kitchen to give to the Xie family in the east garden. She was granted permission to meet the Xie Clan once a month. Every time they met, Ye Jingru would bring everything the Xie Clan needed.

Now that the weather had turned cold, Ye Jinru ordered Wen Yuan to bring two sets of quilts and clothes.

The east garden was not small, and the Xie Clan and Huai Yu were more than enough to live in. It was mainly old and worn out. Most of the things here could no longer be used, and the yard was filled with weeds.

After being saved by Huaiyu, the yard finally looked a little cleaner.

Ye JinRu carried the things and walked over. The Xie Clan had been waiting for her since a long time ago.