Since the Mid-Autumn banquet, the Southern Country's Prince's request for marriage was rejected, causing quite a stir in the Capital. Many skeptics began to believe after frequently seeing Chu Guang appear around Su Juan.
Chu Guang even became more flamboyant, fearing others might not notice his intentions towards Su Juan. Wherever Su Juan appeared, he would rush there, bringing sumptuous food, aged wine, and various jewels.
The attention of almost everyone in the Capital was focused on this matter, discussing it endlessly in the teahouses.
At the Duke Mansion at this time, Su Juan had just returned and went to the rear courtyard to find Shen Ruhui, before even drinking tea, asked, "How is it?"
