The Bamboo Residence, at this time, still had a light on.
That signified that the host had not yet retired to bed. Feng Cien rushed in brusquely the moment he arrived, and upon sighting the two elders inside, he paused for a second before greeting them with a bow, "Your son pays his respects to father and mother."
Feng Tianyou looked at his son, a paragon of talent, and couldn't help but sigh, "No need for formalities, please sit down."
He gestured for his son to take a seat before exchanging a glance with Lady Shen, and then began to speak, "Cien, we both know how you feel about Ruyan. But in Ruyan's heart, she has always only seen you as a brother. Now that Ruyan has grown up, it is time for her to marry."
"Father, I love Ruyan. I don't want her to marry into the royal family, where the intrigue and scheming would not suit her!"