Gu Qinlan was silent for a moment, and the smile on her face gradually faded: "Maybe, but those times seem like a lifetime ago."

The two continued walking and came to a small pavilion in the garden. Gu Qinlan sat on a stone bench, while Xiang Zhu stood beside her, watching her quietly.

"Xiang Zhu, do you think that life is just like this garden, with flowers blooming and falling?" Gu Qinlan suddenly asked.

Xiang Zhu thought for a moment and replied, "Miss, life is indeed like this. There are ups and downs, joys and sorrows. But as long as you hold on to something in your heart, you can find your own piece of sky in this garden."

Gu Qinlan looked at Xiang Zhu, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "Well said, Xiang Zhu. Then tell me, how do you think I should hold on?"

Xiang Zhu thought deeply for a moment, then slowly said: "Miss, you should stick to your heart and never forget your original intention. No matter how the outside world changes, as long as the belief in your heart remains unchanged, you will be able to find your own path in this complicated world."

Gu Qinlan nodded silently, with a firm look in her eyes: "Xiang Zhu, you are right. I should really stick to my heart."

At this time, a breeze blew, ruffling Gu Qinlan's hair. She stroked her hair gently and said to Xiang Zhu, "Xiang Zhu, let's go over there and take a look."

Xiang Zhu nodded, and the two of them came to the other corner of the garden.

Gu Qinlan suddenly stopped and looked at the lake beside her. The fish were swimming freely in the water. She turned to look at Xiang Zhu and said, "Xiang Zhu, look, those fish are swimming so freely in the water. Did you know that? Sometimes I wonder, how great it would be if I could be as free as them."

Xiang Zhu looked at Gu Qinlan, with a trace of heartache in her eyes. She gently held Gu Qinlan's hand and said, "Miss, you will have your freedom. As long as you are willing, no one can restrain you."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly. She looked at Xiang Zhu with gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you, Xiang Zhu. I always feel so warm when you are by my side."

The two chatted in the garden, time passed quietly. The sun gradually set, and the sky was dyed golden.

Gu Qinlan looked at the sky, feeling a sense of emotion in her heart: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, another day has passed."

Xiang Zhu looked at Gu Qinlan and nodded gently: "Yes, time waits for no one. But as long as we cherish every moment, time will not be wasted."

Gu Qinlan looked at Xiang Zhu, with a firm look in her eyes: "You are right, Xiang Zhu. We must cherish every moment and make every day meaningful."

……

In the blink of an eye, it was the day when Prince Duan's mansion proposed marriage.

"Miss! Miss! Prince Duan has come in person to propose marriage."

Hongye came in with a big smile and reported to Gu Qinlan: "The eighteen loads of betrothal gifts brought by Prince Duan almost filled up the entire doorway. From what I saw, Madam and the Third Miss were very jealous. I guess they must be regretting the Third Miss's decision to marry you!"

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, her eyes moving, she gently put down the book in her hand, raised her head, with a hint of teasing in her eyes: "Hongye, are you happy for me or for yourself?"

Hongye was stunned for a moment, then she covered her mouth and smiled: "What are you talking about, young lady? I am naturally happy for you. However, when I think of the regretful eyes of Madam and the Third Young Lady, I can't help but feel happy."

Gu Qinlan shook her head lightly, with a hint of indifference between her brows: "Hongye, people's hearts are complicated. We just need to do our best and don't take other people's opinions too seriously."

Hongye nodded, looking at Gu Qinlan with eyes full of respect and admiration.

The lady is always like this. No matter what she encounters, she can stay calm, neither happy nor sad, and deal with it calmly.

The only thing that Gu Qinlan is thinking about now is when her uncle will come back to the Gu Mansion to reunite with her.

Just as she was worrying, Xiang Zhu suddenly ran up to her and said, "Miss, your uncle has arrived and is talking to the master and the old lady in the side hall."

Gu Qinlan was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately stood up with joy: "Let's go! Let's go see my uncle!"

After saying that, a bright smile appeared on her face, she quickly tidied her clothes, and walked towards the side hall. Xiang Zhu and He Ye looked at each other and followed closely.

In the side hall, Gu family patriarch Gu Dingli sat in the first seat with a serious look, while Old Man Gu sat beside him, looking energetic and with a sharp gaze.

When Jiang Wenyuan saw Gu Qinlan coming in, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Uncle!" Gu Qinlan shouted excitedly, with a hint of tears in her voice.

Jiang Wenyuan quickly stood up, walked over and gently patted Gu Qinlan on the shoulder, smiling and said, "Qinlan, you have grown up and become more sensible."

Gu Qinlan's eyes were slightly red, but she was smiling. She looked at Jiang Wenyuan, as if she saw the dependence in her heart. She held Jiang Wenyuan's hand tightly and said, "Uncle, you are finally back."

Seeing this, Gu Dingli smiled and said, "Wenyuan, look, this kid is talking about you every day."

Old Master Gu also nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Qin Lan has been unhappy since you left. Now that you are back, she has someone to rely on."

Jiang Wenyuan looked at Gu Qinlan, feeling deeply moved. He sat back in his seat and said, "Qinlan, how have you been these years?"

Gu Qinlan lowered her head slightly and said, "Fortunately, with the love of my father and grandfather, I can live a carefree life in this mansion. But I always miss my uncle in my heart."

Gu Dingli asked: "Wenyuan, what are your plans for coming back this time?"

Jiang Wenyuan pondered for a moment and said, "I plan to stay in the mansion for a while, accompany Qin Lan, and learn about the situation in the mansion. As for the future, I may continue to travel around the world to find the peace in my heart."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu frowned slightly and said, "Wenyuan, you are not young anymore. You should get married and settle down. Do you really plan to keep wandering like this?"

Jiang Wenyuan smiled bitterly and said, "Master Gu, I have something in my heart that I am pursuing. Maybe in your eyes, this is a kind of idleness. But for me, this is a belief. I can't give up."

Gu Qinlan looked at Jiang Wenyuan with both admiration and worry in her heart. She said, "Uncle, since you have made up your mind, I will support you. But you have to take good care of yourself and don't let Qinlan worry."

Jiang Wenyuan patted Gu Qinlan's hand with emotion and said, "Thank you, Qinlan. I will."

At this moment, Gu Dingli looked at the man in black robe sitting on his right and said to Gu Qinlan, "This is the prince of Duan. He will be your husband in the future. Come over and greet him."

Gu Qinlan raised her eyes and glanced at Zheng Dinglian, and was immediately stunned by his appearance.

His eyebrows and eyes were as green as distant mountains, full of heroic spirit, his face was fair and elegant, and he had a charm that was seldom seen in other men. There was a sharpness in his upturned eyes, which made him look noble and cold.

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