"Yes, that's the truth." Lian Shouxin nodded repeatedly.
The couple spoke in hushed tones, discussing until late into the night, before finally extinguishing the lamps and going to sleep.
Shen Liu personally visited Pine Tree Alley, and although the engagement was only verbally agreed upon during the drinking and opera session, the news spread quickly. Naturally, the main reason was that Shen Liu had no intention of keeping it a secret. Therefore, that night, it wasn't just Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang who struggled to sleep. Within the deep courtyards of Liaodong Prefecture, several places had lights flickering throughout the night.
Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang couldn't sleep from joy, but some households stayed awake for entirely different reasons.
"... Is it really settled? Did the Sixth Master himself bring it up?... Impossible... Why her, a country girl... What should we do..."
This was followed by the chaotic sound of cups and plates falling to the ground.
