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No sooner had Zhao Jinzhong stepped into the Duke's mansion than Wu Jia informed him that the master and mistress were waiting for him in the guest hall.

Wu Jia told Zhao Jinzhong that the Sheng family had come to propose marriage between him and the eldest daughter of the Sheng family.

Zhou Ruo rode the black dragon around the Duke's mansion several times, and then went to play in the bamboo forest in the backyard.

As they passed through the gate of the Duke's mansion, they ran into Zhao Jinzhong, who had just returned.

"Brother, why are you only coming back now? Wulong and I have been playing for ages."

Zhao Jinzhong didn't say anything, but stepped forward, picked up Zhou Ruo, and went to the guest room together.

Zhao Jinzhong was stunned when he heard what Wu Jia said.

He hadn't even considered marriage, so why was someone trying to arrange a marriage for him?

Upon entering the guest hall, Zhao Jinzhong first greeted his parents, and then bowed to Sheng Linfeng and Su Wan.

Zhou Ruo followed her brother's every move, showing herself to be an extremely polite child.

Sheng Linfeng was delighted to see Zhao Jinzhong, "Jinzhong seems to have grown taller again! I don't remember him being this tall last time I saw him."

As Sheng Linfeng spoke, he even got up to compare his height with Zhao Jinzhong's.

Su Wan also praised Zhao Jinzhong, saying, "Jinzhong is truly a handsome man. I heard from your mother that you went to the Eastern Palace today?"

"Yes, Madam, I have just returned from the Eastern Palace."

Su Wan: "He is truly loyal and promising, and is deeply favored by the Crown Prince."

We haven't seen you visit Yueyi at the Marquis's residence lately, and the Marquis and I both miss you quite a bit.

Zhao Jinzhong was taken aback, wondering when he had gone to the Marquis's residence to look for Sheng Yueyi.

Ji Ping also felt embarrassed for Zhao Jinzhong. She coughed twice and changed the subject:

"Jinzhong, the Marquis and his wife have come to discuss your marriage with Yueyi."

You've always been decisive, even when it comes to important matters like marriage; your parents believe you'll make the decision yourself.

"A marriage?" Zhou Ruo stared wide-eyed at Zhao Jinzhong and asked, "Is my brother getting married?"

Before anyone could respond, Zhou Ruo put her hands on her hips and said:

"No, I don't agree! My brother can't get married yet; I want to stay with him!"

The four adults were stunned by Zhou Ruo's words.

Zhao Jinzhong did not expect Zhou Ruo to react this way.

Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping were quite pleased. If Zhou Ruo's words could persuade the Marquis and his wife to back down, it would save them a lot of trouble.

Sheng Linfeng and Su Wan were quite embarrassed, as the child in front of them was not only Su Wan's savior, but also the favored Princess Anning.

Even if she spoke like a child, given her status, if she disagreed, Sheng Linfeng and the others really couldn't do anything about it.

Su Wan panicked and said to Zhou Ruo in a flattering manner, "Your Highness, you have misunderstood!"

"After your brother gets married, you can still stay with him, and you'll also have a sister-in-law to dote on you. Isn't that even better?"

"Oh no!" Zhou Ru pouted and continued, "As the ancients said, once you have a wife, you forget your mother."

If my brother gets married, he'll forget about Mom and won't play with me anymore! I don't want my brother to get married!

Looking at Zhou Ruo and listening to her words, Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping couldn't help but smile.

Zhao Jinzhong felt a strange warmth in his heart because he realized that Zhou Ruo actually cared so much about whether he got married.

Sheng Linfeng was immediately in a dilemma, but Zhao Yucheng and his wife did not express their opinion.

After one last struggle, he asked Zhao Jinzhong, "Jinzhong, I want to hear your thoughts."

Zhao Jinzhong politely replied, "Uncle, I am still young and have not considered marriage."

Now that the Emperor and the Crown Prince have entrusted him with important responsibilities, I sincerely want to focus my efforts on sharing the burdens of the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

I hope my uncle and aunt can understand.

Zhao Jinzhong addressed Sheng Linfeng and Su Wan as "Uncle" and "Aunt," which shows his sincerity.

Having said all that, Sheng Linfeng couldn't press the matter any further.

After all, he and his wife were the woman's parents, and they had already lost their composure by taking the initiative to come and discuss marriage.

Neither Zhao Jinzhong nor his family showed any willingness, and continuing the dispute would not benefit the Marquis's mansion in the slightest.

Even if they can't become in-laws, at least they can maintain good family ties.

"So be it!" Sheng Linfeng gave up. "Since Jinzhong has no intention of getting married for the time being, we can't force him."

This matter will be discussed again! Discussed again!

Sheng Linfeng and Su Wan bid farewell to the Duke's Mansion and returned to the Marquis of Pingle's Mansion.

Sheng Yueyi stood anxiously in front of the Marquis's mansion, eagerly awaiting the good news her parents would bring back.

However, just as she feared, her parents brought her the news that Zhao Jinzhong had not agreed.

Sheng Yueyi felt like the sky had fallen.

"How could he do this! If word gets out, how can I ever face anyone again! I'm so ashamed!"

Su Wan comforted her daughter:

"I don't think the Duke of Dingguo's family are the type to gossip, so Yi'er doesn't need to worry about word getting out that we've taken the initiative to propose marriage."

Now I understand. A child like Jinzhong, unless he himself chooses his own, no one can arrange his marriage.

Sheng Yueyi felt even more disappointed after hearing this.

What girl wouldn't fall for a man who excels in everything outside the home and can also make his own decisions about his marriage?

Inside the Duke's mansion, after Sheng Linfeng and his wife left, Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping continued talking to the two children in the guest hall.

Ji Ping asked Zhao Jinzhong, "Zhong'er, is it that you have no feelings for Miss Sheng, or that you have no feelings about your own marriage?"

"And Ruo'er, are you really not planning to let your brother get married?"

Zhou Ruo covered her mouth and said with a mischievous smile, "Mother, I'm not really against brother getting married! Brother doesn't like that older sister from the Sheng family at all!"

"Oh?" Ji Ping sensed the hidden meaning in Zhou Ruo's words. "Ruo'er means that your brother has someone he likes?"

Zhao Jinzhong couldn't understand why people around him were already worrying about his marriage, given how young he was.

Zhou Ruo, however, mercilessly exposed Zhao Jinzhong's thoughts, saying, "Mother, brother likes pretty older sisters."

"Ruo Ruo!" Zhao Jinzhong never expected Zhou Ruo to say that.

When did he ever express his feelings for the Seventh Princess? This child is just talking nonsense.

"You can't say things like that carelessly, it would ruin the Seventh Princess's reputation!"

Zhao Jinzhong denied it, but his face turned red to the roots of his ears.

"Hehehehe!" Zhou Ruo laughed and hid behind Ji Ping and Zhao Yucheng, continuing, "I think the Seventh Princess likes my brother too!"

Zhao Jinzhong awkwardly dodged the anger, saying, "Ruoruo, if you keep talking nonsense, I won't take you out next time!"

As Zhao Jinzhong was about to chase after Zhou Ruo, Zhou Ruo dodged and ran around Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping.

"Hehehe, brother, you can't catch me, you can't catch me!"

The brother and sister played and frolicked around their parents, making Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping happy as they watched.

However, Siqiao's urgent voice broke this harmonious atmosphere.

"Master, Madam! The young master seems to be unwell!"

Zhou Ruo quickly stopped playing around and asked Si Qiao, "What's wrong with Jin Xiao?"

Zhao Jinzhong also stopped. "Go and take a look!"

Siqiao followed behind Jiping and said, "The young master's belly is hard and he keeps spitting up milk."

The group rushed to Lanxiang Courtyard to check on Zhao Jinxiao's condition.