Originally, Lanzhi had other things to say.
But seeing how, from the moment Ji Yu walked in, the Marquis's attention was entirely on him,
did Lanzhi have any place in the matter?
Thus, Lanzhi silently withdrew.
She closed the door properly.
Watching carefully, it seemed that Lord Ji Yu also favored the Marquis.
Lanzhi felt somewhat relieved in her heart.
As for Lanzhi, she harbored no other thoughts.
She only hoped that the Marquis could find someone who truly liked her.
After all, given the constraints of their social status, there were likely many complications.
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Life continued as before.
If one must point out anything different, it would be that Su Yan now stayed long-term in the courtyard of that newly acquired young official.
This certainly stirred gossip within the Marquis Mansion for a good while.
Ever since that day when she had a round of competition with Mr. Su,
