In the eleventh year of Jiajing's reign, an early winter snowfall blanketed the capital city. 。Yesterday, snow fell all night. This morning when I woke up, the world was white, and silver frost covered the ground. 。The maidservants of the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion got up early to sweep the snow. The brooms scraped across the ground, making a rhythmic "rustling" sound, which set off the courtyard even more peacefully. 。Two maids with braided hair, each holding a bowl of soup, walked briskly across the corridor. 。These two were different from the maids who swept floors. They were handmaidens by the master's side, not required to do chores in their daily lives. They wore brightly colored clothes, styled their hair high, and if they pleased the master, they could even wear jewelry. They lived a life more luxurious than that of ordinary young ladies. 。Therefore, these maidservants held their heads high wherever they went, with great arrogance. 。The maid in a red dress whispered to her companion in a low voice, “Did you hear The marriage between the Lord and the third young lady of Yongping Hou’s Mansion has been decided. After the old Lord's mourning period, they will get married next spring.” 。“Isn’t this what it should be” a maidservant with lake-green armor sneered. 。The Marquis was only twenty when he inherited his title. He excelled in both literature and martial arts, possessed a noble bearing, and even earned the admiration of the Martial Marquis. Of course, the Marchioness would want to marry someone from a distinguished family. 。The third daughter of the Yongping Marquis's Mansion is the niece of the Wuding Marquis. The marquis also follows the Wuding Marquis to do business. Now that the Fu family and Hong family are related, the marriage further strengthens their ties, bringing joy to all. 。The maidservant who had spoken earlier, upon hearing this, kept pointing towards the northwest courtyard and muttering, "If Lord Hou and Miss Yongping of the Third Rank were to become betrothed... what about that one" A maidservant with clothes the color of jade green glanced forward and replied, “They’ll return to their respective positions once their true nature is revealed." 。He is just the son of an ordinary soldier. His family has fallen into poverty. The old marquis took him in as a favor to his father, who saved the old marquis's life on the battlefield by taking an arrow for him. He has been able to live a life of wealth and prosperity in the marquis's household for ten years, so he should be content. 。“Old Marquis, you really are foolish. You want her to marry into the Marquis’s household Just say it and stop pretending you’re already the mistress of the house!”,The bystander changed his attitude and flattered him, saying: "Second Master, this is the orphan adopted by the Marquis..." 。He stared for a long time, as if finally remembering something, and asked, “What’s your name”“Reporting to the Second Master, Wang…” “I didn’t ask you” 。"With a faint glance at the servant, Nian gave Wang Yanqing a slight nod. "Let him speak," 。Although it hasn't been introduced yet, Wang Yanqing already understands the situation. 。Lowering her head, she meekly replied, "Lord Wang Yanqing, I am at your service." 。It seems rare to have met a same-aged person, who personally brought me to meet the Marquis of Zhenyuan. 。Only then did Wang Yanqing realize that the guide was Fu Yue's grandson, Fu Tingzhou. 。Although everyone called him "Second Master," as the only surviving male descendant among his generation, he was already tacitly accepted as the heir apparent. 。The Zhenyuan Hou Mansion was so lively because it was Fu Tingzhou's birthday that day. 。Later, Fu Tingzhou would always joke that Wang Yanqing was a birthday present from heaven. He had been feeling unwell and came out to clear his head, taking a turn and seeing Wang Yanqing right there. 。Fu Yue was very happy to see Wang Yanqing. Wang Cong was about the same age as Fu Yue's son and was clever and likable. He had always thought of Wang Cong as his child in his heart. 。Unexpectedly, Wang Cong's son turned out to be as cold and elegant as ice and snow, not at all like his father Wang Cong who was mischievous. 。,These maids were gossiping, but it was nothing of consequence. 。。