She refused to marry.

Su Wanwan returned to the Su residence and told her parents about the matter. Her mother was very satisfied.

Father wants to meet Lu Huai'an and learn about his family background; this cannot be done hastily.

Su Wanwan said that Lu Huai'an had been busy with business lately and had postponed the meeting.

She didn't want her father to get too involved, and she wanted the marriage to be null and void, so as to avoid hurting him later.

They chose an auspicious day and found a matchmaker on the street to make a marriage certificate.

Now, all she has to do is deliver the engagement letter and finalize the marriage, then she'll wait for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow to her third aunt.

With my worries gone, my steps became lighter.

As usual, I arrived at the East Garden to practice calligraphy. Upon entering the room, I saw Feng Chenjun with a frown.

The moment their eyes met, she had a gut feeling that Feng Chenjun was unhappy, and that it was 99% because of her.

"Your Majesty, I haven't done anything to offend you recently..."

Xiao Xuanjing's eyes flashed with anger. She actually wanted to recruit someone to marry into her family, and it was Lu Huai'an no less.

The speed at which the two were progressing exceeded his expectations, causing him considerable trouble.

Su Wanwan sat awkwardly to the side, waiting for Feng Chenjun to arrange her homework for the day.

After waiting for half a day without hearing Feng Chenjun speak, she looked up again and saw Feng Chenjun staring at her with a probing gaze, his fingers tapping absently.

Wow, this is definitely aimed at her.

"I'm going out for a walk today. Staying in the East Garden all day is really boring."

Xiao Xuanjing got up and walked to Jian Qingshan's side, whispering a few words.

After hearing this, Jian Qingshan left in a hurry.

Su Wanwan followed Feng Chenjun into the carriage. After traveling for a while, the carriage stopped near the place in the East Market where she had bought spices last time.

"Get out of the car," Xiao Xuanjing said in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, where are we going?" Su Wanwan jumped off the carriage. In front of her was a three-story building with three gilded characters hanging above the door.

She doesn't know her.

However, Lu Huai'an had brought her here before.

The dumplings tasted good.

Once on the second floor, Xiao Xuanjing leaned against the railing, gazing at the shimmering water below.

The waiter came in. "Sir, what would you like to order?"

"Give me two bowls of dumplings first, he's treating," Su Wanwan said as she sat down.

"Okay." The waiter noted it down.

She turned to look at the man opposite her.

He wore a dark brocade robe, his back was straight, his face was as cold as frost, and he exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.

The waiter lowered his voice, "Sir, what...what would you like to eat?"

After waiting for a long time without the man speaking, they prepared to leave.

Su Wanwan quickly replied, "Dumplings, the same kind."

"Alright." The waiter turned and left.

"Your Majesty, didn't you come out to eat? Why don't you order anything?" Su Wanwan followed Feng Chenjun's gaze to the lake.

Apart from a few boatyards, there's nothing special about it.

Xiao Xuanjing took an impatient breath. Was he being too bored, getting annoyed over her?

She was merely having Lu Huai'an marry into her family.

At most, I can't control her; I can kill her at any time.

Killing her would only make the already bleak days seem even bleaker.

Su Wanwan sat opposite him. Even though there was a table between them, the oppressive aura emanating from Feng Chenjun made her afraid to breathe.

Luckily, the waiter arrived quickly, allowing her to bend down and pick at the dumplings.

Xiao Xuanjing lowered his gaze to the food on the table and asked in a low voice, "Is that all?"

"Mmm," Su Wanwan mumbled with a dumpling in her mouth.

"Is that all you've got?" Xiao Xuanjing frowned slightly.

"Hehe." Su Wanwan laughed awkwardly.

"What do you usually eat when Lu Huai'an takes you out?" Xiao Xuanjing asked curiously.

"Dumplings." Su Wanwan lowered her head and ate the dumplings.

Xiao Xuanjing gestured towards the door, and the guards at the door immediately understood. Before long, the waiter came up and laid out a table full of delicacies.

Unfortunately, Su Wanwan was already full and could only watch Feng Chenjun eat.

He ordered a lot but ate very little, taking only a quick bite of each dish and eating extremely slowly.

If this were in the Su residence, it would be a complete waste of resources.

Su Wanwan sat with him, idly leaning on the railing, staring blankly at the lake.

A boat approached, and Su Wanwan frowned. The man on the pleasure boat was Lu Huai'an!

He's a little different today.

Wearing a jade crown, he stood with his hands behind his back, tall and slender, with a cold and aloof look in his eyes, exuding an air of nobility that was completely different from his usual demeanor.

Wanwan had never seen him like this before.

In her memory, Lu Huai'an always wore a blue or gray robe, was gentle and refined, and had a friendly smile, like an elegant scholar who came from the water towns of Jiangnan.

But the person in front of him had piercing eyes, a slight pursing of his lips, and an air of nobility mixed with a touch of reserve.

Standing beside him was a woman dressed in a light red dress, with a gold hairpin in her hair. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and a dignified demeanor.

The woman took his arm and said something with a smile.

Lu Huai'an smiled slightly, as if in response.

Su Wanwan frowned deeply.

What is Lu Huai'an up to? He needs to sacrifice his charms.

The handsome man and beautiful woman entered the building side by side. Su Wanwan craned her neck until she could no longer see their backs.

"Have you seen enough?" Xiao Xuanjing asked in a low voice.

"Hmm." Su Wanwan withdrew from the railing and kept an eye on the sounds coming from the stairwell.

"Want to go out?" Xiao Xuanjing chuckled.

Su Wanwan shook her head, but kept a close eye on the two people out of the corner of her eye, hoping they wouldn't walk this way.

"Don't you want to know who that woman is?" Xiao Xuanjing asked curiously, leaning forward.

"I don't want to, but... it's not impossible." Su Wanwan stood up excitedly.

Xiao Xuanjing chuckled, finally getting the hang of it.

"Your Majesty, Lu Huai'an looks absolutely stunning today! Please allow me to steal a glance, just one glance, and I'll be right back. I promise I won't linger..."

Su Wanwan looked infatuated, turned around and walked to the door, lecherously pushing it open and revealing a crack in the door.

Xiao Xuanjing looked at Su Wanwan's retreating figure with frustration. Why didn't she react like other women—jealous? Annoyed? Angry? Or even resort to crying, making a scene, or threatening suicide?

Su Wanwan peeked through the crack in the door and saw the two of them find a private seat in an open area and sit down.

Lu Huai'an remained respectful, humble, and proper throughout, while the woman was very attentive.

"Tsk tsk..." Su Wanwan was somewhat smug; Lu Huai'an was actually quite presentable.

Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

Su Wanwan turned around, and Feng Chenjun, standing behind her, glanced at her. "This way..."

Xiao Xuanjing pointed to a small window to the side, which offered a better vantage point for peeking.

Su Wanwan walked over quickly, moved a stool, leaned over the window, and pried open a crack.

"How does it feel?" Feng Chenjun asked, walking up behind her.

"It looks good." Su Wanwan leered at him, practically drooling.

"Where is that woman?" Xiao Xuanjing asked alertly.

"It looks good too... Hmm, but paired with Lu Huai'an, it's still just a little bit lacking..."

Suddenly, Shen Yan's image popped into Su Wanwan's mind. At this moment, only Shen Yan could complement Lu Huai'an perfectly.

Xiao Xuanjing was somewhat frustrated. "Is this something Miss Su should care about?"