At this time, an umbrella appeared above Leng Xue's head, and Ye Feng stood silently beside her.

"You have an umbrella?" Leng Xue asked in surprise.

Ye Feng nodded. He was actually prepared, but the adults had signaled him not to interfere.

"I'll take you home." Ye Feng said calmly, moving the umbrella over Leng Xue's head and letting the rain soak him. Leng Xue frowned and looked at him, "You're getting wet too."

"It's okay." Ye Feng turned his face away, seeming a little embarrassed. Leng Xue reached out and took the oil-paper umbrella, and Ye Feng's expression instantly stiffened, with a hint of loss in his eyes.

Then, Leng Xue opened the umbrella to cover the two of them and said calmly, "Let's go."

Ye Feng looked at Leng Xue, whose shoulder was almost touching his, and suddenly felt much more relaxed.

Raindrops gently hit the umbrella as they walked together in the drizzle.

Ye Yunzi and Shen Siyan walked side by side in the rain. Shen Siyan's coat had already been soaked by the rain, but they didn't seem to care at the moment.

There was silence all around, as if the only thing left in the world was the sound of each other's footsteps.

Putting aside all worldly troubles, forgetting the future and the past, they just wanted to enjoy this moment of dependence and companionship. Ye Yunzi's mood gradually calmed down, and she gently leaned on Shen Siyan's chest, thinking that this rainy day actually has a different flavor.

Suddenly, Shen Siyan stopped.

Ye Yunzi was stunned and looked up at him, only to see that his eyes were fixed on one place with a slightly complicated expression.

She followed his gaze and found a pair of women standing under the eaves of a pharmacy not far away.

One of the girls was wearing a peach pink long dress embroidered with a phoenix pattern. She had a pretty face and looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. She looked gentle when she lowered her head.

When the girl heard the words of the maid beside her, she raised her head and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes when she saw Shen Siyan; but when her gaze fell on Ye Yunzi in Shen Siyan's arms, her eyes became a little dim.

The reason why Shen Siyan stopped was obviously because of that girl.

Ye Yunzi's heart couldn't help but tense up. Looking at the beautiful girl, she felt uneasy.

The girl turned her head and whispered a few words to the maid.

Then, the maid quickly stepped forward and handed an oil-paper umbrella to Shen Siyan with both hands: "This is a gift from my young lady, please be sure to accept it."

Faced with this gift, Shen Siyan was silent for a moment, then took the umbrella and frowned slightly.

The maid added: "You are welcome, young master. Just return the umbrella when the weather clears up."

After saying that, she glanced at Ye Yunzi who was leaning tightly against Shen Siyan, with a hint of dissatisfaction on her face.

Finally, Shen Siyan accepted the umbrella, and the maid returned to the girl. Ye Yunzi felt mixed emotions, and wanted to ask something but didn't know where to start.

At this time, Ye Feng hurried over and reported: "Sir, you need to return to the mansion immediately."

"Okay." Shen Siyan responded briefly and handed the umbrella to Ye Yunzi, "I have to go first, be careful."

His tone suddenly became much colder, and it was obvious that things were not simple.

Ye Yunzi sensitively captured this, but before she could say anything, Shen Siyan turned and left.

Holding the umbrella handle that still had his residual warmth in her hand, Ye Yunzi stared at his receding figure for a long time, unable to come back to her senses.

"Miss." Leng Xue came closer with another umbrella.

Ye Yunzi took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and then turned to the girl who was still standing under the medicine shop.

Ye Yunzi made eye contact with a strange beautiful woman. The woman nodded slightly in greeting and left under the umbrella held by her maid.

Ye Yunzi's hands clenched involuntarily, "Who is she?"

After returning home, Ye Yunzi's mind was still filled with the image of the strange woman. Although she felt familiar with her, she could not remember her identity.

"Leng Xue, do you know who she is?" Ye Yunzi asked the maid beside her.

Leng Xue put away the umbrella in her hand and gently shook off the rain. When she heard the young lady's question, she hesitated for a moment and lowered her head to answer, "Young lady, I don't know."

Ye Yunzi frowned slightly, secretly guessing that this mysterious woman must be extraordinary and might know Shen Siyan.

"Go take a shower and change your clothes first, don't catch a cold." Leng Xue reminded softly, with some secret hidden in her eyes.

At the same time, in the Shen Mansion, Shen Siyan walked into the house with a gloomy face, soaking wet, and obviously worried. "Sir, go change into dry clothes." Ye Feng said with concern behind him.

Shen Siyan's eyes inadvertently swept across the hall, and saw behind the rain, a lady about thirty years old was sitting on a yellow pear wood chair. She had an elegant temperament and an indescribable arrogance between her brows.

This woman's appearance was somewhat similar to the woman I met outside the pharmacy before.

His face darkened and he turned and walked towards his room to change his clothes.

The woman in the hall did not notice his presence. She just sipped her tea leisurely and said, "Mrs. Shen, how do you think about the engagement?"

The two elegant ladies sat opposite each other. Madam Shen smiled and said, "What a surprise! It turns out that our Shen family already has an engagement with the Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion."

Mrs. Wang also responded with a smile: "It is indeed a surprise... Our ancestors arranged marriages for the children of our two families many years ago."

"Your daughter Jun Ning is already one of the famous talented women in the capital. She is gentle and virtuous, and has many suitors." Mrs. Wang proudly praised her precious daughter.

Mrs. Shen nodded in agreement. She knew in her heart that even if personal factors were put aside, the status of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion alone was enough to make people excited.

For the Shen family, such a marriage will undoubtedly bring great power and support.

Just as she was planning a marriage for her son Si Yan, this sudden good news came like a windfall.

Thinking of this, her eyes flickered, but she agreed: "Indeed, Miss Wang is worthy of Si Yan. The two of them are a perfect match made in heaven."

The two ladies smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was particularly harmonious. Madam Shen turned to the maid beside her and gently instructed: "Go and see if the young master has returned."

"Okay." The maid responded and left.

Mrs. Wang was smiling happily and was very satisfied with this marriage.

Looking around the capital, apart from a few members of the royal family, the only person who could be a good match for Jun Ning is the young and promising Shen Siyan.

Shen Siyan is highly appreciated by the emperor. He has made great contributions soon after returning to Beijing and has a bright future.

With the support of the Dingyuan Marquisate, his career will surely be bright.

"Come, try this tea. Si Yan brought it from the south..." Mrs. Shen handed over a cup of fragrant tea.

"Good tea, good tea." Mrs. Wang nodded in praise.

While he was tasting the food, the maid returned in a hurry and reported in a low voice: "The second young master forgot to bring an umbrella when he went out, and got soaked by the rain. He is preparing to take a bath and change clothes."

"Oh? Were you caught in the rain?" Mrs. Shen raised her eyebrows slightly.

Mrs. Wang said with concern, "Then don't let him wait. Hurry up and make him a bowl of ginger soup so he doesn't catch a cold."

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