Yan Funing said, and instructed Fu Beimo and Meng Li: "During this period of time, you will take on the important task of taking good care of Hua Hong and protecting the safety of the mansion. You can use the people my third brother left in the mansion at will." "Sister-in-law, don't worry." The two young men immediately took Huahong away. Yan Funing looked at Liu Lu and said, "Pay attention to the housekeeper's movements. If there is anything wrong, report it to the Madam or Miss." Liu Lu said yes and immediately went out of the yard to see where her family was. Fu Nanyao was puzzled: "Why did sister-in-law ask Liu Lu to watch over the housekeeper?" "At present, we cannot be sure whether Liu Lu is from the Cai family. As for the housekeeper, he has done nothing wrong. In this case, let's see if Liu Lu is trustworthy." Yan Funing smiled faintly, "Nan Yao, people who serve you closely should be loyal." Fu Nanyao nodded: "Sister-in-law is right." Lu Wenfeng said: "I left Zhang Tong and Zhang Tie behind because I was afraid that Dong Kuang would come and cause trouble again." "Okay." Yan Funing nodded. "If Cai Mushi is really colluding with Dong Kuang, I think she already knows that Nan Yao has returned to her parents' home, so she will be on guard. In this case, it will be difficult for us to find clues. But as long as the thing is done, there will always be clues left behind."

Lu Wenfeng frowned, "That's right. I still hope Ci Yi can come back soon. He was quite good at investigating the case in the Hanlin Academy last time." "Nan Yao, what you need to do now is to heal your leg injury. Once you have good legs and feet, your life will be very different in the future. Don't worry too much about other things." Yan Funing then reminded him of the precautions for caring for his legs and feet. Fu Nanyao listened carefully: "I will listen to my sister-in-law." At this time, Lu Wenfeng smiled and said to Wanniang: "Aunt, my parents are on their way to Beijing. I still say the same thing, I want to marry Nan Yao." Wan Niang did not agree immediately, but said, "Nan Yao's legs are still recovering from injuries, and it will probably take some time to divorce Dong Kuang." "Aunt, I know. I'm willing to wait." Lu Wenfeng said, looking at Fu Nanyao with affectionate eyes. Today is June 29th, and tomorrow is a holiday. He took a leave of absence today and did not go to the Hanlin Academy because he was worried about Fu Nanyao. Having missed it once, he doesn't want to miss it again. Fu Nanyao lowered her eyes. After a marriage, she has become more open-minded about love affairs. But now was not the time to talk about the next marriage. She just wanted to get her leg back in shape and divorce Dong Kuang as soon as possible. After having lunch at the Fu family, Yan Funing returned to the Yan family. As soon as she walked around the screen wall, Tong Mama, who was beside her mother, came to find her: "Second Miss, please move to the flower hall." "Are there any guests coming?" "To reply to the Second Miss, Old Madam Hong is here." Upon hearing this, Yan Funing asked Caiyu to put the medicine box back in her own yard, and she took Fu Jiang and followed Tong's mother to the flower hall. In the flower hall, Hong Qingyi was accompanying Old Madam Hong, with a young man sitting beside them.

"The second lady is back." Mother Tong said this with a smile, and everyone in the hall looked at Yan Funing. Yan Funing took a few quick steps and bowed to Old Madam Hong: "Grandma." Old Madam Hong smiled and took her granddaughter's hand, and said to Hong Qingyi, "Yesterday I wanted her to choose one of her cousins, but the girl left in a hurry, so I decided to bring one here today so that the young people can have a good chat." Among the grandchildren, Hong Li is the best looking. The granddaughter who had just been recognized was extremely beautiful, so naturally she needed an outstanding man to match her. Hong Qingyi was startled: "So this is why my mother brought Hong Li here." "What else could that mean?" Old Madam Hong gave her daughter a look and patted her granddaughter's hand. "Be good, little girl. Have a chat with your cousin Hong Li." "Grandma, I have nothing to talk about with him." Yan Funing refused directly. A hint of surprise flashed across Hong Li's calm eyes. However, there was really nothing to talk about. If it weren't for his grandmother's order, he wouldn't come to the Yan family to see her. Madam Hong pretended to be angry: "Little girl, do you really not give face to your grandmother?" Yan Funing pulled a round stool and sat down with a smile, then took her grandmother's arm affectionately and rubbed her shoulder like a cat. "I just want to have a good chat with my grandmother." Her soft and delicate voice was full of coquettishness, not at all like a grandparent and grandchild who had been separated for sixteen years. Madam Hong touched her granddaughter's soft tofu-like face and smiled: "Girl, kiss me." Hong Li turned his eyes away. He never liked women who acted like spoiled brats. Seeing her and hearing her voice at this moment made him feel very uncomfortable. He immediately stood up and bowed: "Grandmother, aunt, I have something else to do first." Hong Qingyi said, "Go ahead and give my regards to your mother." Hong Liying claimed yes. "Little girl, can you please send your cousin off?" Old Madam Hong spoke again. Hong Qingyi also said, "See you off." Both her grandmother and mother had spoken, and Yan Funing had no choice but to stand up. The two of them walked out of the flower hall one after the other, and Yan Bojian happened to come back from East Third Street. "Sister, I mean, there are only two shops, how can there be so much to do? If all the shops on the whole street were open, how busy would it be?" After he finished speaking, he seemed to have just seen Hong Li: "So the second son of the Hong family is here." They were all at the entrance of the flower hall, and their conversation was heard by Old Madam Hong inside. She raised her voice and asked, "Bo Jian, are your sister and Hong Li a good match?"

"Grandma." Yan Bojian smiled and didn't answer. Hong Li walked forward on his own. Yan Funing followed slowly behind him, as if to see him off. Seeing them like this, Yan Bojian followed his sister's footsteps and said, "Sister, let me tell you, our second child is a little bit stupid, and the second child of the Hong family is even more stupid." It was rare to hear the meaning of the word "two" in this way from the mouths of ancient people. Yan Funing chuckled. The laughter is crisp and pleasant. Hong Li, who was walking in front, heard this and his brows twitched slightly. He suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Yan Funing: "Listen carefully, I can't possibly like you, I advise you to stop worrying about it." Just as Jin Lingcen said, Yan Funing is a fickle person. How could he possibly marry a woman like this? Yan Bojian was furious when he heard this: "Hong Li, you really know how to make yourself look good. What's wrong with my sister that you look down on her?" After hearing what Yan Bojian said, Hong Li felt more and more that Yan Funing was looking for a suitable and gullible man to be her husband. He looked at her with disgust in his eyes and said, "You have no good points, why should I like you?" He wouldn't want a woman who had been divorced. No matter how good-looking she is. Yan Funing sneered: "Same reason, same reason, I don't like you either. If I like you, then I am really blind." She had no intention at all. How could there be a man who is so imaginative and thinks that all women will like him? Are you too confident? "That's good." Hong Li's eyes darkened slightly, and he turned around and walked away. "Our second son was able to get second place in the imperial examination, but the second son of the Hong family didn't even dare to take the imperial examination. Don't be angry, sister. He is not worthy of you." At this point, Yan Bojian suddenly felt that Fu Ciyi was more suitable for his sister. (End of this chapter)