The more Lin Hanyan thought about it, the more flustered she became, and the less she knew what to do. Her heart was in turmoil.
"I... I'll head back first. You haven't fully recovered yet, so you should go back too. The wind is strong out here."
Huangfu Zhenlou knew that suddenly revealing his feelings had startled her. Without suspecting anything, he said with great composure, "All right. I'll walk you back."
"No need. I can go back myself."
After quickly tossing out those words, Lin Hanyan hurried over to her maid, Xiao Yu, who was not far away. She called out to her, then left without looking back.
"Hanyan..."
Huangfu Zhenlou was a little worried that he had acted too hastily.
His personal attendant came forward a few steps and draped a cloak over him. "Young Master, the wind is strong outside. Let's head back."
Huangfu Zhenlou turned around and frowned at him. "Was I too reckless just now?"
The attendant shook his head. "Miss Lin has feelings for you too. It's just that women are naturally more bashful."
"If you're worried about frightening Miss Lin, you can express yourself in other ways. For example, you could write her a letter, or ask the Alliance Leader and Madam to formally propose to Miss Lin's parents."
After all, they had feelings for each other, their statuses matched, and they were both old enough to marry. Going to her family to propose directly was perfectly acceptable.
"Propose marriage?"
Huangfu Zhenlou thought it over carefully, then nodded. "That's right. Perhaps I should be more formal. That way, I won't let down her feelings for me."
"By the way, when will my father and the others arrive?"
The attendant calculated the time. "The Alliance Leader should arrive in about two days."
"Good." Once