Minister Zhu invited the Marquis of Kangding and Li Shiyan in and quickly ordered people to serve tea.
Everyone took their seats!
"This is Huainan tea. Marquis, have a taste and see if you like it?"
Kang Dinghou nodded with a smile and took a sip of the tea beside him. The tea didn't smell fragrant, but it was sweet as soon as it entered his mouth.
"This tea is indeed good tea. It tastes sweet and fragrant in the mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste after tasting it."
Minister Zhu felt that his face had been preserved and was very satisfied. He said, "If the Marquis likes it, I will order someone to send some to your residence later."
"Huainan's tea has always been famous, and it's a tribute tea."
"Yeah, I asked someone to help me get some of it."
"If that's the case, I'm sorry to accept it," Master Hou said.
Minister Zhu said, "Marquis, there is no need to be so polite. Our two families are about to become one family, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Even if the tea is good, there must be someone who knows how to taste it."
"Haha." Master Hou grinned from ear to ear. "Yes, yes, yes. We're almost a family. In that case, I won't talk to you anymore."
"Of course, of course."
The two elders chatted happily.
When Li Shiyan heard this, he politely put on a smile on his face. However, he was unhappy in his heart.
He didn't have any interest in Minister Zhu's daughter, nor did he want to marry her. He came here today just to give his father face, so that he wouldn't become a laughing stock. If that happened, he wouldn't have a good time either. In short, he had to put on a good show. As long as he could get through this, it wouldn't be too late to think of other ways.
Zhu Yao sat in front of him and looked at his face. She couldn't help but feel a burst of joy in her heart.
She thought to herself, 'The Heir Apparent must like me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to my mansion, and he wouldn't have shown such an expression.'
Therefore, she felt much more at ease.
At this time, Minister Zhu's gaze turned to her and said, "Yao 'er, how about … you take the heir to the manor for a walk. You two youngsters have things to say, so you don't need to accompany us here."
Ugh!
Two people together?
Zhu Yao's heart suddenly tightened, and she quickly looked at Li Shiyan, wanting to see what he was thinking.
The smile on Li Shiyan's face did not fade.
He was still very polite.
Master Hou also hurriedly took over Minister Zhu's words and said, "That's right. If the two young people have something to talk about, let them go out together. Anyway, marriage has always been a big event. Since ancient times, it's the parents' decision and the matchmaker's words. We can handle it."
Zhu Shangshu nodded, "That's right!"
Li Shiyan stood up. "Alright, this is my first time coming to Uncle Zhu's estate. It's good to walk around." He turned to look at Zhu Yao. "Miss Zhu, I'll have to trouble you then."
Zhu Yao also hurriedly got up, "If Heir doesn't mind, I'll take you for a walk."
"I don't mind. I don't mind."
What he wanted the most right now was to escape this place as soon as possible. He didn't want to listen to the polite words of the older generation, nor did he want to hear how they arranged his marriage. He had to escape as soon as possible.
Thus, he naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.
Master Hou warned, "Shi Yan, you must treat Yao 'er well. If you dare to bully her, I will not spare you."
"Father, don't worry. I won't bully her. I love her dearly."
"Alright, go ahead."
"Yes." He walked in front of Zhu Yao and faintly smiled, "Miss Zhu, please."
Zhu Yao bowed to her father and Master Hou before leaving with Li Shiyan.
As they left, they could faintly hear a voice behind them, "Truly a perfect match."
Indeed!
Li Shiyan was indeed handsome and Zhu Yao was also beautiful. When the two of them stood together, they really were a perfect match.
As soon as they left the hall, the two of them walked towards the rear courtyard.
Zhu Yao's head was lowered the entire way. She was very shy and nervous.
But Li Shiyan was like a runaway wild horse. This time, he was completely liberated. But in the end, there was someone standing next to him, so he naturally couldn't be too presumptuous. As they walked, he said, "Miss Zhu, the layout of your estate is really elegant. It seems like you've put a lot of thought into it."
He was the first to open his mouth. Zhu Yao continued his words, "In fact, I didn't put much thought into it."
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"If you didn't put much thought into it, then how could it be so well arranged?" Li Shiyan sighed, "The estate of a scholar is indeed different. Your father is the Minister of Rites, so his stomach is filled with knowledge. This place is also very elegant. It's not like my home ah. As soon as we enter, it is ice cold. It doesn't seem like a home at all."
"It can't be. I just went there a few days ago. The estate is very good."
"Good? You really are a daughter of a famous family. Even your words are pleasing. "
Pleasing?
The shyness on Zhu Yao's face became even thicker.
Her heart was happy, but it also became even more nervous.
Li Shiyan saw that she didn't continue speaking. He looked at her and asked, "Miss Zhu, what's wrong? Did I say something wrong? "
She quickly shook her head and said, "No, the heir didn't say anything wrong. It's just that …"
"Just what?"
She wanted to say something, but stopped. She didn't know what to say.
Li Shiyan frowned and asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
He was most afraid of this type of girl. She clearly had something to say but didn't say it. It made him anxious.
Zhu Yao was very happy because he said "I like" a moment ago. But she didn't know how to say it out loud. So in the end, she said, "It's nothing. It's just that the heir's praise made me happy."
"What did I say? What I said was true. You are indeed a daughter of a famous family. I also like the words you say."
"Heir, how about you call me Yao 'er."
"Yao 'er?"
Zhu Yao looked at him and then hurriedly looked away. She said, "You always call me Miss Zhu. It's too formal. You can directly call me Yao 'er."
In any case, it wouldn't be long before she married him!
So there was no need to be so polite.
Li Shiyan saw her shy appearance. He knew that this girl probably really liked him. He couldn't say no, so he agreed. "Okay, then I'll call you Yao 'er from now on."
"Then …"
"En?"
This time, Zhu Yao boldly met his eyes and said, "Then I'll also call you Shiyan."
Li Shiyan didn't care.
He said, "Alright, Shiyan is Shiyan. In any case, it's just a name."
Zhu Yao was very happy, but she couldn't show it on her face. She tightened her grip on her handkerchief several times.
After a while, the two of them went to the pavilion in the backyard and sat down. The mansion's maidservants quickly brought tea and some snacks.
Very thoughtful.
Li Shiyan didn't care about his image at all. He directly stepped on the stone bench beside him, grabbed the pastries in his hand, and stuffed them into his mouth. He ate them with loud slurping sounds, and then fiercely took a sip of tea as if he was drinking water. Because he was in such a hurry, the tea directly spilled out from both sides of his mouth.
This made Zhu Yao, who was sitting across from him, very surprised.
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