At the Li family in Linbing City, Zhou Yingxue and her father were meeting with the head of the Li family.
"Head of the Zhou family, why did you suddenly come to visit my good friend?" Li Jinyi, the head of the Li family, asked curiously.
"Patriarch Li, in fact, apart from paying a visit to your old friend, I also want to discuss something with you," Zhou Hao, the patriarch of the Zhou Family, said with a smile.
"What is it?" Li Jinyi asked curiously.
"This has to do with my daughter. She is of marriageable age. As her father, I am naturally worried for her," Zhou Hao said.
"Head of the Zhou family, there are so many families in the Imperial City. Did you not find a suitable one?" Li Jinyi was still puzzled.
He couldn't figure it out. With Zhou Yingxue's beauty, there was no need to worry about finding a suitable husband.
"Patriarch Li, it's not a problem of not being able to find a suitable match. It's just that my daughter has rejected all the previous attempts. Now, I can't find anyone suitable anymore. I've met your third son, Li Yun, and I think he's talented and good-looking. That's why I've brought my daughter here, hoping that you can play the matchmaker," Zhou Hao said with a smile.
"My son is afraid that Miss Zhou won't like him." Li Jinyi couldn't help but look at Zhou Yingxue.
In his heart, he really felt that his son wasn't good enough for Zhou Yingxue. Moreover, Zhou Yingxue had rejected so many people in the Imperial City.
"Now that my daughter is enlightened, it's fine as long as she can find a good family. As for your Li Yun, he is a good match for her," Zhou Hao smiled.
"Oh, Miss Zhou, is what your father said true?" Li Jinyi looked at Zhou Yingxue and asked.
"Uncle Li, what my father said is true. If Young Master Li Yun is willing to marry me, I will definitely not reject him," Zhou Yingxue nodded.
She was expressionless and Li Jinyi couldn't see any happiness on her face.
It seemed that Miss Zhou was forced by Zhou Hao, Li Jinyi guessed.
However, since Zhou Yingxue and Zhou Hao said so, he naturally wouldn't reject. After all, the Zhou family was a big family in the Imperial City. They were much stronger than the Li family. If this marriage could go through, it would only benefit the Li family.
Moreover, Zhou Yingxue was so outstanding.
Therefore, after a short pause, he nodded and said, "Since Patriarch Zhou and Miss Zhou are so enthusiastic, I will agree to this marriage. I will immediately ask someone to call Li Yun over!"
Then, he turned to the servants outside and said, "Call the Third Young Master over!"
"Yes, Master!" The servant outside responded and hurriedly left.
Not long after, a young man in his twenties walked into the hall.
As soon as he entered, he looked at Zhou Hao, Zhou Yingxue, and the others. When his gaze stopped on Zhou Yingxue's face, his heart immediately pounded because Zhou Yingxue was simply too beautiful.
Who was this girl? Why was she so beautiful? Was the man beside her her father? Such a thought flashed through his mind.
The last time he saw Zhou Hao was many years ago. At that time, Zhou Hao didn't have a beard. Now that Zhou Hao had a beard and looked very different from before, how could he recognize him?
"Greetings, Father. Greetings, Uncle and Miss." He bowed in an extremely courteous manner.
"Patriarch Zhou, this is my son … Yun 'er, this is the Patriarch of the Zhou Family in the imperial city, Uncle Zhou Hao." Li Jinyi introduced with a smile.
"Greetings, Uncle Zhou." Hearing that it was Zhou Hao, Li Yun became even more respectful.
"As for this person, she is your Uncle Zhou's daughter, the First Young Miss of the Zhou Family, Zhou Yingxue." Li Jinyi continued.
"So it's Miss Zhou. No wonder you are so beautiful." Li Yun couldn't help but praise.
"En, greetings, Young Master Li Yun." Zhou Yingxue returned the greeting.
This Li Yun was indeed a talented person. It was a pity that my heart was already occupied by someone else. There was no room for anyone else. Such a thought flashed through Zhou Yingxue's mind.
The so-called someone else was naturally Linlong. After spending so much time with Linlong, his image had long been deeply engraved in her heart.
Even though she knew that there would be no outcome between her and Linlong, she couldn't erase Linlong from her heart.
Therefore, no matter how her father introduced her, she was indifferent.
This time, it was Zhou Hao who forced her to come. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come.
"Yun 'er, your Uncle Zhou wants to betroth Miss Zhou to you. Are you willing?" Li Jinyi suddenly said.
Betroth to me? Hearing this, Li Yun was completely stunned.
Although he felt that Zhou Yingxue was beautiful and fell in love with her the moment he saw her, Li Yun knew the difference between the Li family and the Zhou family. He also knew the difference between himself and Zhou Yingxue. Therefore, he didn't have any improper thoughts.
Therefore, when he heard his father's words, he was completely stunned.
It was as if a huge pie had fallen from the sky and hit him.
"Father, you … what did you say?" He was afraid that he had misheard, so he couldn't help but ask.
"I said, your Uncle Zhou wants to betroth Miss Zhou to you. Are you willing?" Li Jinyi could only repeat.
"Yes … Of course I'm willing!" After hearing this, Li Yun said without hesitation.
As he said this, he really couldn't understand why the Zhou family would choose him and why Zhou Yingxue would agree.
"That's good. Then it's settled. Let's choose a good day for them to get married," Zhou Hao said with a smile.
"Coincidentally, I had someone calculate that three days from now is an auspicious day for them to get married. Why don't we let them get married on that day?" Li Jinyi said immediately.
He knew that this matter was too important to the Li family, so he didn't want to delay it. He directly chose three days from now.
"Mm, then three days from now." Zhou Hao immediately nodded. He also knew that three days from now was an auspicious day.
"That's settled then." Li Jinyi couldn't help but laugh.
Hearing that the matter was settled, Zhou Yingxue suddenly felt empty in her heart. An indescribable sorrow welled up in her heart.
Her life was decided … Young Master Lin, goodbye. Such a thought flashed through Zhou Yingxue's mind.
Then, Li Jinyi looked at Li Yun and said, "Yun 'er, what are you waiting for? Bring Miss Zhou around the Li family and let her familiarize herself with the environment of the Li family … As for other matters, I will discuss it in detail with your Uncle Zhou."
Li Yun hurriedly looked at Zhou Yingxue and said, "Miss Zhou, come with me to the Li family."
"Mm," Zhou Yingxue responded and stood up.
She was expressionless, which made Li Yun feel that something was wrong. However, since the adults had already settled the matter, he didn't care so much. When the time came, he just needed to win the beauty.
Just as he was about to bring Zhou Yingxue out and get closer to her, a servant of the Li family ran in anxiously.
"Why do you look so flustered? What happened?" Li Jinyi frowned and hurriedly asked.
"Master, General Meng from the Imperial City brought someone to the Li family …" The servant panted as he said.
"General Meng? Are you sure he really came from the Imperial City? "Li Jinyi couldn't help but ask.
His Li family was just a family in Linbing City. He didn't think that it would alarm the Emperor and make him send someone like that over.
"He is indeed from the Imperial City. He has His Majesty's token," the servant said.
Hearing that, Li Jinyi hurriedly said, "Then quickly bring me out …"
As he spoke, he'd already walked out with large strides, yet he'd only taken two steps before he stopped, and then he turned around to look at Zhou Hao and said, "Patriarch Zhou, you and Miss Zhou should move aside for now. I'll come see both of you after I've seen General Meng."
"Mm." Zhou Hao nodded in agreement.
Li Jinyi then continued to walk out.
Unexpectedly, before he reached the door, footsteps were heard from outside. Then, a group of people appeared outside.
Li Jinyi saw that the person in front was wearing the uniform of the Imperial City's general. Obviously, this person should be the General Meng that the servant mentioned.
"Greetings, General Meng." Li Jinyi hurriedly cupped his hands.
General Meng ignored him and looked into the hall. When he saw Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue, a smile immediately appeared on his face.
He came here for Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue, so he was naturally happy to see them.
"Patriarch Zhou and Miss Zhou are guests today?" General Meng asked.
"Yes, they just arrived not long ago," Li Jinyi replied.
Could it be that they came for Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue? Such a thought flashed in his mind.
"Is that so?" General Meng said.
As he spoke, he walked into the hall. An old man standing beside him also followed him into the hall.
These two people were sent by the emperor, and the old man was Old He.
"Greetings, General Meng!" Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue hurriedly greeted.
Li Jinyi didn't recognize General Meng, but they did.
"General Meng is here today. May I know what's the matter?" Li Jinyi, who followed in, hurriedly asked.
He wasn't the only one who was puzzled. Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue didn't understand either.
"Today, Old He and I came uninvited because of Patriarch Zhou and Miss Zhou," General Meng said straightforwardly.
Zhou Hao was shocked and hurriedly asked, "For us? May I know what's the matter? "
"It's very simple. His Majesty found out that you have a close relationship with Qian Jiayi, so he wants us to bring you back for questioning," General Meng said.
"General Meng, although our Zhou Clan had a little relationship with the Qian Clan in the past, we cut off all ties with them after something happened to them," Zhou Hao hurriedly said.
"Actually, this is mainly because of Miss Zhou Yingxue," Old He said.
"Because of my daughter?" Zhou Hao was stunned. He looked at Zhou Yingxue and hurriedly said, "My daughter did have a good relationship with Qian Jiayi in the past, but that was before the Qian Clan got into trouble. After that, she didn't see Qian Jiayi at all … General Meng, Old He, if she really saw her, she would definitely tell you."
"Yes, General Meng. I haven't seen Qian Jiayi for a long time," Zhou Yingxue said.
"This actually doesn't have much to do with Qian Jiayi. It's mainly because of someone around Qian Jiayi. His name is Linlong. I believe you know him, Miss Zhou," Old He said.
Linlong! Hearing that, Zhou Yingxue's expression changed.
"I don't know who Linlong is at all. My daughter has never seen him either. How could she have any relationship with him?" Zhou Hao hurriedly denied.
"Let's put it this way. Miss Zhou used to study in the College of Masks and met Linlong there. She even turned the College of Masks upside down with Linlong …" Speaking up to this point, Old He looked at Zhou Yingxue and smiled. "Miss Zhou, do you think I'm right?"
Zhou Yingxue frowned. She could tell that the other party had already investigated her thoroughly.
"Old He, you're right. I do know Linlong," Zhou Yingxue answered.
Since the other party had investigated her thoroughly and knew that it was useless to deny it, she might as well admit it.
"Yingxue, you really know Linlong?" Zhou Hao could not help but widen his eyes.
Previously, he had restricted Zhou Yingxue because he felt that something was amiss. He did not expect that such a thing would still come to the Zhou family. He did not expect Linlong to be related to Qian Jiayi.
"Father, it's true." Zhou Yingxue nodded. She then turned to Old He and General Meng and said, "Old He, General Meng, this matter has nothing to do with the rest of the Zhou family. It's just that I have a personal connection with Linlong. I hope you can let the rest of the Zhou family go."
"Miss Zhou, we also want to let the Zhou family go, but His Majesty doesn't agree with us." General Meng spread his hands. His expression turned cold as he said to his subordinates outside, "Take them away!"
Several of his subordinates immediately walked in and took Zhou Hao and Zhou Yingxue's spatial rings. Then, they tied their hands with special ropes.
They were not the only ones. The other members of the Zhou family who came with them were also taken away.
In the end, General Meng looked at Li Jinyi and said coldly, "Patriarch of the Li family, I hope you won't spread this matter. Otherwise, it will not benefit the Li family."
"General Meng, I understand," Li Jinyi hurriedly said.
Then, General Meng and the rest left the Li family with the Zhou family members.
Looking at their departing figures, Li Yun could not help but ask, "Father, is this marriage still going to happen?"
Li Yun knew that after what happened, it was impossible for him and Zhou Yingxue to be together. However, he could not forget Zhou Yingxue, who he had just met, so he subconsciously said such words.
"Yun 'er, don't mention this matter again. In the future, the Li family will no longer have anything to do with the Zhou family!" Li Jinyi said coldly.
Although he was worried for Zhou Hao, he did not want to gamble the lives of the Li family.
"Got it," Li Yun said with a disappointed expression.
General Meng and the rest quickly walked out of Linbing City.
They did not know that there was a person following closely behind them. This person was not far from them, but even Elder He, who was the strongest among them, did not notice his existence.
This person was none other than Lin Long, who had rushed to Linbing City after leaving the imperial palace.
However, he was still a step too late.
He had to think of a way to save Lady Zhou and the rest. Otherwise, he would not be able to save them when he reached the imperial palace! Lin Long thought to himself as he looked at the people in front of him.
However, it was very difficult to save Zhou Yingxue and the rest because Elder He, who could activate the Grade Six Ice Talisman, was among them.
Fortunately, Lin Long did not come alone. He brought Qian Jiayi and the rest with him. Otherwise, saving Zhou Yingxue and the rest would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
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