Feeling utterly content.
After Long Eying departed to seclude herself, Liang Qu fiddled with the bunch of keys, thinking about just how high he could stack 120,000 taels of silver.
Whoosh!
Zong Yin flashed to his front, kneeling on one knee, his face full of joy, "A chance encounter leading to mutual affection, love without end, congratulations to Lord Liang and Eying for finding joy in each other and forming a lifelong bond!"
"Third Elder? What are you doing here?"
Liang Qu got a fright and hurriedly helped him up.
He was too invested earlier, his heart racing so much that he did not notice someone "lying in ambush."
Zong Yin did not answer but rolled out a well-prepared spiel.
"I have watched the young lady Eying grow up, and in both looks and character, even among our clan, she can be called the first without hesitation. I dare swear on my life there is none who surpasses her! May I ask when does Lord Liang plan to wed? Have you made plans for having children?"
