Xie Qin was the youngest number one scholar in the founding of this dynasty. He was knowledgeable and intelligent. Although his reputation was not as high as that of the great scholars of the time, it was a great honor to be able to receive his guidance, which was something others could not ask for.

Han Jing and Yin Minglin both knew this, and they were grateful in their hearts, but this did not stop Yin Minglin from looking sad.

When Yin Minglin returned to the Yin family, his father and elder brother all told him to work hard. When he returned to his own courtyard, his wife was gentle and kind, and her beauty added some fragrance to his appearance, which eased his depression a little.

When Han Jing returned to the Han family’s residence in the capital, Madam Han was also waiting for him.

“Sanlang, you’re back.” Madam Han asked, “Did you make any progress today?”

Han Jing bowed to his mother and nodded, “Yes.”

Madam Han smiled with satisfaction, and then asked casually, “Did you see the Second lady?”

Han Jing shook his head and answered truthfully, “I didn’t see her, but cousin sent some snacks to the front yard to entertain cousin and me.”

Madam Han had some concerns in her eyes. She pulled him closer and asked carefully, “Do you think the Second lady is still thinking about you and her?”

“Mother, what are you talking about?” Han Jing frowned and said disapprovingly, “Don’t let your imagination run wild.”

“How can I be imagining things? This is a very serious matter. If the Second lady still has feelings for you, and young master Xie learns about it, won’t he blame you?”

Han Jing emphasized seriously, “Mother, cousin has no private feelings for me. Besides, how can I compare to young master Xie? Cousin is already married, why would she still be thinking about someone else?”

Madam Han didn’t think so. “It’s best if you don’t have any private affairs. Even if your family background isn’t as good as young master Xie’s, you’re not necessarily worse than him in other aspects.”

Previously, the Yin family abandoned Han Jing and chose to marry the Xie family. In Han Shi’s eyes, they thought Xie Qin was more important, so they went back on their word.

Even though she rationally understood that the change in marriage was caused by various factors, she would still feel unfair when she thought about it again and again afterwards. That was why she was even more unwilling to listen to anyone saying anything better about Xie Qin, even if Han Jing himself said it.

But Han Jing was pragmatic and didn’t want his mother to be too biased, so he tried to persuade her.

Madam Han was not happy to hear what he said, and turned around and said with some joy: “The day your cousin got married, Madam Jiang suddenly chatted with me, it must not be for no reason.”

Han Jing didn’t take it seriously. “There were so many guests coming to aunt’s house to congratulate her that day. We are relatives of the Yin family. Isn’t it normal for you to make friends with a few ladies?”

“Of course not.” Madam Han said seriously, “You don’t understand the ways of socializing among women. Unless someone introduces them or there are some extra meanings, the ladies usually won’t take the initiative to socialize with strangers, let alone talk to them.”

Han Jing still didn’t care, “Even if it’s like this, what can you do?”

Madam Han’s brows were filled with joy again, and she said with a hint of expectation in her eyes, “Silly child, the Seventh Lady of the Jiang family has not yet been engaged. Recently, the Jiang family has been looking for a marriage for her. Suddenly, perhaps they have taken a liking to you from some unknown source.”

When Han Jing heard “Miss Jiang”, he suddenly remembered the brief encounter in the hunting ground and became thoughtful.

Han Shi asked him, “Sanlang, do you know her?”

Han Jing came back to his senses and immediately denied it: “I don’t have any impression of having any contact with the Jiang family.”

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