Miaoyin had thought she would never have the chance to repay her benefactor’s kindness or see that gentle young man again, but unexpectedly, she encountered him again not long ago.
Her carriage had gotten stuck in the mud on the street. When she was at a loss, a passing man stepped forward to help. Dressed in new clothes, he didn’t mind stepping into the mud to help the carter pull out the carriage.
The man’s appearance gradually matched her memory of her benefactor. However, ten years had passed, and appearances could differ. Always cautious, Miaoyin invented 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 that person. Just as she was about to return the purse and explain everything, my brother’s two sisters pulled him away.
Miaoyin became anxious and chased after him, but with the crowded street, she quickly lost him.
Fortunately, his name was embroidered on the purse, and some passersby knew my brother, so she learned his identity. Now knowing everything, she contemplated how to approach him. It was at this time that her aunt discussed marriage with her.
After much thought, she decided that instead of marrying idle young masters, she would prefer to marry her benefactor. She first asked her aunt to help her enter the Hanlin Academy, thus beginning her interaction with my brother. What started as an approach because of his kindness gradually turned into genuine love.
“So what do you plan to do now?” I had almost begun to see her as my future sister-in-law. “Are you still angry with my brother? Actually, it was my bad idea that he took you to the Chu Women’s Hall…”
Her expression was soft. “I know he’s not that kind of person. Even if I’m angry, it’s because he doesn’t speak his mind and keeps everything inside.”
“He still thinks you’re a man!” I felt delighted.
“I can see he’s already falling for you, though he doesn’t realize it himself. His slow nature needs some polishing.”
She looked at me deeply. “Thank you, A Yao. I was worried that my disguise in the Hanlin Academy might cause misunderstandings for you…”
