Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

Lan Yunchen drove his car at a steady speed toward the Lan family manor. He did not have his bodyguards drive; he drove himself.

Tang Junyao and Ji Hancheng were sitting in the back seat. Lan Yunchen glanced at the two in the back seat through the rearview mirror and saw that the man's hands were restlessly playing with his cousin's earlobe.

I'm too ashamed to look.

Greasy.

I have a slight urge to dislocate this hand.

Tang Junyao noticed that her brother was watching them, so she raised her hand and slapped Ji Hancheng's groping hand away. She also glared at him, indicating that he should behave himself.

This guy has a license now and acts recklessly. He should at least tone it down a bit.

She has no pride, and her skin isn't thick enough to rival a city wall.

Tang Junyao leaned forward slightly and asked Lan Yunchen, "Brother, are Aunt and the others home?"

Lan Yunchen didn't turn his head, keeping his eyes fixed on the road ahead, and replied in a gentle tone, "Your aunt is home, and your uncle went to work. I didn't tell him you were coming today."

Tang Junyao was grateful to her brother for keeping it a secret. The purpose of her visit was to give them a surprise, and he couldn't let picking her up interfere with his work.

The car drove into a lush, tree-lined road. Further in, a large group of bodyguards could be seen, leading to a manor covered in roses. The villa was a European-style building, like a castle that had stepped out of a fairy tale.

This reminded Ji Hancheng of the seaside villa on the island. Su Xue had said it looked like Lan Yunxi's house, and now that he looked closely, it did indeed resemble it somewhat. However, this villa was more dreamlike and more attractive to people wanting to explore it.

It's as if there's a force inside that makes you unconsciously take steps to get closer to it.

Lan Yunxi has lived in such an environment since she was a child, so calling her a little princess is very fitting. Isn't she just like a little princess in a fairy tale?

There are six entrances to the villa, but only one is real. However, each entrance is guarded by bodyguards, making it impossible to guess which one is the real one, as they all appear to be genuine.

No wonder he couldn't find the entrance; the design was so ingenious that anyone who didn't know better would think it was an ancient emperor living here for health and wellness.

The car stopped in front of the Lan family manor. Ji Hancheng led Tang Junyao out of the car and looked around at the place where Tang Junyao had lived for two years.

It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the entrance to the yard, which is about 5 kilometers, similar to Han Yue's villa.

The Han family's villa was also self-built, and there were many bodyguards guarding the entrance. However, there was only one entrance, unlike the Lan family's many elaborate entrances. The courtyard was also fully equipped.

Pavilion, garden, courtyard, arched bridge, stream, swimming pool.............

Ji Hancheng stood on one side of the courtyard, looking around and comparing it with the Han family's villa. The difference wasn't that big; the Lan family had everything the Han family had.

A moment later, a woman wearing a black lace cheongsam came out of the villa. She had a beautiful face and a curvaceous figure, showing no signs of aging. She had her hair styled in a modern Chinese braid, which was draped diagonally over her left shoulder, giving her a very Jiangnan style and a charming beauty.

She wore a pair of 8cm pointed high heels with pure black toes and a black transparent design on the shoe body. Her already tall figure was made to look up at her even more.

With an elegant and dignified gait, she possessed an innate refined temperament and an indescribable aura. A gentle, faint smile graced her face as she walked softly towards the courtyard with small, delicate steps.

The woman's voice was soft and gentle, like a lingering breeze, "Yao Yao."

Tang Junyao immediately let go of Ji Hancheng's hand, ran over and hugged Shen Muyun's wrist, pretending to step back a centimeter to examine her, and praised her generously, "My aunt is so beautiful, and my uncle has such good taste."

Ji Hancheng couldn't help but admire Yao Yao's aunt's temperament. Even in the capital, there was no one like her. Her speech and manners were unmatched, and so was her appearance. At first glance, she looked like Yao Yao's older sister.

He nodded politely in greeting, "Hello, Auntie."

Shen Muyun didn't ignore Tang Junyao's praise, and the corners of her lips turned up even more. She first greeted Ji Hancheng in a gentle voice, "Come in first. It's quite sunny outside. The temperature in Blue City is a few degrees higher than in your capital, so it might be a bit hot. I asked the housekeeper to cook some goji berry and white fungus soup. Come in and have some."

Then, feigning reproach towards Tang Junyao, she said, "You didn't even tell me you were coming. It's a good thing your brother found out, otherwise what would have happened if I wasn't home? Your uncle would have been heartbroken."

Tang Junyao acted cute for a while, then clung tightly to Shen Muyun's arm. "I just wanted to give you a surprise, didn't I? Aren't you surprised?"

Shen Muyun chuckled, her smile never fading. "Surprise! Come in quickly, I've tidied up your room. Why didn't Lele come? Didn't you say you brought her?"

While they were talking, Lan Yunchen carefully took the suitcase out of the trunk and carried it upstairs himself. Ji Hancheng couldn't help but reflect on his actions as he watched his brother-in-law's back.

From the subtle actions of the Lan family, one can guess that Yao Yao was treated like a princess during her two years in Lan City. In the end, he didn't do enough. Just from the fact that Lan Yunchen was carrying a suitcase, you can tell that even though there are so many servants and bodyguards in the house, the brother-in-law still did everything himself.

Tang Junyao explained with a smile, "My parents-in-law are at the hotel with them. I'll bring them over later."

Shen Muyun nodded slightly, already understanding. "Okay, let your parents-in-law come over for dinner tonight. You've already registered your marriage, and since you're in Blue City, we can't be impolite and must show hospitality."

Tang Junyao nodded, obeying her aunt's arrangement. Her aunt, Shen Muyun, always made arrangements very well; perhaps her brother inherited this thoughtfulness from her. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Aunt. Is Xixi coming back tonight?"

Today is Friday, and she chose to come to Blue City.

Shen Muyun said with a pained tone, "They're back. They must be so happy to know you're here."

Recently, Xixi has been staying at school, which makes Shen Muyun feel sorry for her. Moreover, since her daughter returned from the capital, she has become much quieter and sometimes seems preoccupied.

I only found out that Xixi had been rejected after asking Lan Yunchen several times in private. But this is something that my daughter should experience during her adolescence, and it is also an inevitable part of her emotional growth. As her mother, I can't interfere too much.

Repeatedly trying to persuade or emphasize the issue would only make Xixi feel more upset, so after much consideration, she could only silently pretend not to know.

Tang Junyao thought to herself that Xixi might not be happy. If she knew that Han Yue was coming, she didn't know whether she should be happy or sad.

Lan Yunchen put down his suitcase and came downstairs. He went straight to the dining room and instructed the servants, "Bring up the pastries and white fungus."

The servant listened to the instructions and turned to do the work. Before long, the table was filled with a dazzling array of food.

Lan Yunchen gestured for Ji Hancheng to sit down, like an older brother, "Sit down, try some of the pastries and local specialties from Lancheng. This white fungus was stewed by my mom early this morning; Yaoyao likes it."

Does Yaoyao like to eat white fungus?

He didn't even know that; it seems he still hasn't done a good enough job.

Without showing any emotion on his face, but silently noting it down in his mind, Ji Hancheng looked up and thanked her, "Thank you, Aunt."

Shen Muyun smiled, maintaining her polite demeanor throughout, "We're family, so there's no need to be so formal in the future."

"OK."

Everyone at the table was eating snacks. Shen Muyun instructed Lan Yunchen, "Yunchen, you'll be in charge of picking up Yao Yao's parents-in-law later. Didn't you say Su Xue and the others were coming too? Bring them over for dinner as well."

Lan Yunchen respected Shen Muyun and followed her arrangements, saying, "I understand, Mom."

Tang Junyao looked at Lan Yunchen with a questioning gaze, wanting to ask if Han Yue should also take it, wouldn't that make Xixi too embarrassed?

After finishing their meal, Shen Muyun went shopping with Lan Yunchen. This family dinner was special, and she needed to oversee it personally to feel at ease.

No mistakes are allowed. To Shen Muyun, Yao Yao is now Yao Yao's family, and everything must be done properly to give Yao Yao as much confidence as possible.

Tang Junyao led Ji Hancheng by the hand as they toured the courtyard, and the two strolled to the edge of the fishpond.

Watching the goldfish swimming happily in the water, she thought of Xixi and voiced her concern, "Acheng, knowing Han Yue as you do, will he come to the dinner party tonight?"

The courtyard was filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers; the air was fresh and clean—a true paradise on earth.

It's understandable that the Lan family built six entrances to keep outsiders out; they couldn't bear to disturb such a beautiful view.

Ji Hancheng naturally sensed the worry in her words, fearing that his sister-in-law would feel awkward or uncomfortable seeing Han Yue. He put his arm around her waist, met her gaze, and comforted her, "Don't worry, he won't come."

Because of the height difference, Tang Junyao looked up at him with a surprised expression, wanting to ask why, and what Han Yue's plan was for this trip.

Upon noticing the gaze, Ji Hancheng proactively explained, "I already said this last time. He has his own set of plans for doing things. He won't take action or make any promises until he has resolved what he considers to be his future concerns. Wait for him; he won't let Xixi be sad for too long."

"Trust me, I promise. If he hurts Xixi again, you tell me what to do with him, and I'll do whatever you say."

This is like choosing your wife over your brothers.

Tang Junyao shrugged with a smile, her eyes full of laughter. "I don't want Han Yue to do anything. I'm just a little puzzled. I can tell he has feelings for Xixi, but he just doesn't do anything. I can also tell that Xixi hasn't let go of him. I believe that someone as smart as Han Yue can see that Xixi is avoiding him. Last time when we were eating hot pot, Xixi hung up the phone as soon as she heard Han Yue's voice. This is enough to show that Xixi hasn't completely let go."

Xi Xi gave up simply because Han Yue remained steadfast. Everyone has dignity, and besides, Xi Xi had already given Han Yue a final deadline before leaving.

He was slow to reply.

Tang Junyao continued, "I plan to talk to Xixi alone tonight about Han Yue, to see what she really thinks. Did Han Yue really not tell you about his plans?"

"Really not. Do you think he's the type to confide his secrets to others?"

Moreover, it involves details of pursuing a wife; how could that be possible?

If it weren't for wanting to see Lan Yunchen, I probably wouldn't have told him, and maybe we wouldn't even have planned to be on the same plane.

Ji Hancheng didn't intend to talk about such an unpleasant person in this beautiful setting. "Take me around. Han Yue's matter will be resolved soon, so don't waste your brain cells."