The Lantern Festival

Cheng Shaoshang had probably thought of Wang Yue's status, too. If he discovered something wrong with her in the future, he could easily divorce her. Rather than be brought home by her father like Ge Shi, she might as well show Wang Yue her true nature now. If he still didn't reject her, he'd have no reason to divorce her later.

In Cheng Shaoshang's view, it was better never to have something in the first place than to gain it and then lose it. That way, there was nothing to feel sad about.

Wang Yue had no idea that such a young girl could have such complicated thoughts. At that moment, he was brimming with enthusiasm as he brought Cheng Shaoshang to the lantern riddles. With a smug smile, he said, "Just tell me which lantern you like. I'll get it for you."

Cheng Shaoshang was delighted to hear that. She decided she had to pick a pretty one, but she was literate enough to know that the riddles for the prettiest lanterns might not be easy. For a moment, she couldn't make up her mind.

Just then, a young lady heard Wang Yue's words and mocked him. "You're all talk. Who in the Capital doesn't know the Four Great Young Masters? Yuan Shen is the most talented, Lou Ben the most dashing, General Ling the most handsome, and General Wang the greediest!"

Wang Yue's mouth twitched. He looked at the girl who had spoken and recognized her: He Zhaojun, General He's daughter. He'd fought alongside her father and brothers before.

He Zhaojun knew Wang Yue, too, and of course she knew what he was like. Unlike everyone else, she wasn't afraid of him. Hearing him being so attentive to another young lady, she'd blurted out her remark without thinking.