Especially for her, who had seen the worst of human nature and suffered countless cold stares, my brother’s actions were shocking, leaving her stunned for a long time. By the time she came to her senses to ask for his name and address, he had vanished.
Later, she found her distant aunt in Yanfeng city but felt uncomfortable asking for help to find her benefactor. Drawing his appearance from memory, she spent ten years searching in Yanfeng city but never saw him again.
Miaoyin thought she would never repay her benefactor’s kindness or see that gentle young man again, but unexpectedly, she encountered him not long ago. Her carriage had gotten stuck in the mud, and a passing man voluntarily stepped forward to help. Dressed in new clothes, he didn’t mind getting muddy to assist.
The man’s appearance gradually matched her memory of her benefactor. However, ten years had passed, and appearances could change. Always cautious, Miaoyin concocted a story about a sick family member needing money to verify his identity.
Just like ten years ago, he unhesitatingly pulled out his purse. The moment Xue Miaoyin took the purse, she was certain she had found him. Just as she was about to return it and explain everything, my brother’s two sisters pulled him away.
Miaoyin became anxious and chased after him, but quickly lost him in the crowded street. Fortunately, his name was embroidered on the purse, and some passersby knew him, allowing her to learn his identity. Now informed, she contemplated how to approach him, just as her aunt discussed marriage with her.
This was the first time she considered whom she might marry. After much thought, she decided to pursue her benefactor instead of marrying idle young masters. She asked her aunt to help her enter the Hanlin Academy, beginning her interaction with my brother. What started as gratitude gradually turned into genuine love.
I was filled with mixed emotions, realizing my brother’s multiple failed courtships were fated. I had thought Miaoyin was disguised as a man to pursue a career, but she was actually seeking a husband—her determination was even more impressive than I imagined.
