The Dark Moonlight returns to the capital, and the mad prince is accused of forcing love.

Xu Qianhui naturally acknowledged that Lin Zuo'an was literate.

His only weakness is that he doesn't have the same learning resources as Lin Zuoqing.

After all, he only returns to Beijing for two months each year.

Although there were famous teachers in Jiangnan, he inherited his maternal grandfather's property at a young age and did not have much time to study.

Nevertheless, whenever he encountered a problem he couldn't solve at the clan school, he would knock on Lin Zuoqing's door to ask for advice.

In her dream, Xu Qianhui was kissed so hard by Lin Zuoqing that she couldn't breathe.

Xu Qianhui said that Lin Zuoan was, after all, his younger brother, but he looked aggrieved.

"With me here, you still want to deal with him? Can't you show me more affection?"

Xu Qianhui was both amused and exasperated. Lin Zuoan had clearly come to find him, yet he was jealous.

In the clan school, Lin Zuoqing was not only jealous of Lin Zuoan.

Whenever any child from the clan spoke a word to Xu Qianhui, he would pass her a little note.

【Ah Hui, don't pay attention to Lin Qiao, you're mine.】

Is Lin Xunzhi crazy? Why would he, a homosexual, talk to you?

【You smiled at Lin Zuo'an! I'm angry!】

No, I need to find my mother. I want to marry you. I absolutely must marry you!

The note floated up into the sky, and Xu Qianhui's gaze was fixed on the six big words "I must marry you," her mind starting to feel muddled again.

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As dawn broke, the light shone through the curtains, yet Xu Qianhui still woke up.

She was awakened by Lin Zuo'an's gentle, ticklish kisses.

Xu Qianhui was in a daze, only feeling that his habit was exactly the same as his brother's, just like a rascal puppy.

Thinking of the puppy, she nudged him.

"Where's the puppy you're giving me? Qingyi said yesterday that Bai Ze gets restless without a companion."

Lin Zuo'an buried his face in her shoulder and said, "Isn't the new house still under construction? I'll find it and send it over once it's finished."

Where is the new house still under construction?

On the day she and Qingyi went to buy the shop, after they parted, Qingyi clearly saw him on the street carrying a snow-white puppy, fluffy and obviously just over a month old.

But the dog wasn't sent to the small courtyard in the west of the city.

Qin Miaoyun's eyes crinkled with laughter as she took the puppy.

The angry voice of the woman in green still echoed in her ears: "Miss, he actually said that the dog was their token of love, and that they would raise it together to guard the house!"

Such a token of love, such thoughtfulness.

Anyone who tries to interfere in their relationship is superfluous.

Xu Qianhui cupped his face in her hands: "Zuo An, do you love me?"

"Love." Lin Zuo'an nodded firmly: "Love so much that I want to give you all the good things in this world and never let you suffer the slightest grievance."

Xu Qianhui chuckled softly.

Zuo An, you've improved! You're not even a little nervous when you lie now.

That's exactly what she wanted.

"I love you too, so I must grant your wish."

"What?"

Lin Zuo'an looked up, his expression puzzled.

Xu Qianhui's smile grew even fainter: "Lord Lin said that you will be getting married soon."

Although Lin Zuo'an was jealous of Lin Zuoqing when he was young, he also admired him.

Take this trip back to the capital as an example. Lin Zuoqing not only helped the second wife, but also introduced him to a good marriage with the Grand Tutor's family.

The two brothers cannot be tied together by the same rope.

Lin Zuo'an's body stiffened abruptly, as if he couldn't believe that his brother would betray him.

Xu Qianhui continued, "You don't mean you want to marry me in the capital, do you? But we agreed to go back to Jiangnan. How about we get married in Jiangnan? Besides, you already made that agreement with your maternal grandparents."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zuo'an visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. We'll go back to Jiangnan to get married."

Xu Qianhui hugged him: "It's getting light, you should go now, otherwise it won't look good if someone sees you."

As the old lady had said, when Lin Zuo'an left, there was no one outside the side courtyard.

She had just finished washing up when Uncle Chen, who was by the Second Master's side, brought her a box of jewelry.

There was also a letter from Lin Zuo'an.

[Linlang Pavilion has received new headdresses, which perfectly match Ahui's.]

Xu Qianhui accepted it with a clear conscience.

Just after I finished breakfast, Uncle Chen came again.

This time it was still just a box and a letter.

[I can rest assured that all the businesses in Jiangnan have been handed over to my future wife to manage.]

Sure enough, the box contained thick ledgers and a pair of keys.

This move suggests that he had already made up his mind to have his cake and eat it too, which is why he used this method to keep Xu Qianhui in check.

Xu Qianhui thought for a moment and then wrote him a letter.

After you left, I slept for a short while. In my dream, I saw a pair of twins who looked exactly like you, and were extremely cute.

At the end of the letter, she added: "Zuo An, may I feign illness and not go to the polo match?"

Lin Zuo'an replied.

Ah Hui is beautiful; the child should look like you. If you don't want to go to the polo match, that's fine; your happiness is the most important thing.

Xu Qianhui was extremely satisfied with this answer.

I was happy, so I went.

However, there is one more person she needs to be wary of: Lin Zuoqing.

He cannot know yet that he has taken control of most of Lin Zuo'an's businesses in Jiangnan.

In the afternoon, she used the excuse of digesting her food to quietly find Old Huang, the stableman, and asked him to take the account book and the key to the pawn shop to Qingyi.

Old Huang was extremely efficient; he left the mansion immediately without alerting anyone.

Xu Qianhui finally felt relieved, and walking through the five courtyards of the Duke's mansion no longer felt tiring.

Passing through the covered corridor, one arrives at Ci'an Hall, but she encounters Lin Rulan by the side of the path.

And Lin Zhiwei and Lin Zuoqing beside her.

Xu Qianhui stepped aside and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Lord Lin, Miss Lin, and Second Miss."

Lin Rulan chuckled softly, cradling the brazier, "Oh, it's Sister Hui! We just finished paying our respects to Grandmother and are heading to Biyou Pond to feed the fish. Would you like to come along, Sister Hui?"

Biyou Pond is the place where Xu Qianhui and Qiu Zhiqing had their conflict last time.

Just as Xu Qianhui was about to politely decline, Lin Zhiwei suddenly spoke up: "Miss Xu must be bored staying alone in the mansion, why don't you go and have some fun together?"

Upon hearing this, all three were astonished.

Xu Qianhui had no idea what she was up to, but seeing that Lin Zuoqing didn't object, she readily agreed.

For her, knowing the polo club better than knowing the enemy is more conducive to the club's planning.

When the group of four arrived at Biyou Pond, the sun was already setting in the west.

Lin Zhiwei was clearly in a great mood. She dismissed all the maids who were serving her and kept praising how beautiful the fish were while feeding them. Lin Rulan also smiled and echoed her.

Lin Zuoqing, on the other hand, remained silent throughout the entire process, and his gaze never even fell on the pool.

Xu Qianhui couldn't help but find it amusing.

The old lady kept it a secret well; even Madam Fu didn't send anyone to tell her.

He must be furious right now.

The young master, a man of such high status, didn't even know someone had entered his residence until he saw them.

Lin Zhiwei suddenly said, "Zuo Qing, didn't you just say you bought me some tangerines? I've been feeding the fish for a while now and I'm starting to want some."

"I'll go get it for you."

After speaking softly, Lin Zuoqing turned and left the pavilion.

His hurried steps showed how much he cared about Lin Zhiwei.

Xu Qianhui originally thought that Lin Zhiwei sent Lin Zuoqing away to warn her to stay away from Lin Zuoqing.

After all, the rumors had been rampant before, and she had suffered a silent loss at the second wife's birthday banquet last time.

But to her utter surprise, after Lin Zuoqing left, Lin Zhiwei's first words were:

"Miss Xu, didn't your parents teach you that it's shameful to interfere in other people's relationships?"