The marriage was settled! Bringing her home!

Lin Zhennan was taken aback by Li Bufan's words. He looked at Li Bufan, then at Lin Zhiyan. Seeing his daughter blush and lower her head, he understood most of what was going on.

He glanced at his wife. Madam Lin smiled faintly at him and nodded. After so many years of marriage, they understood each other perfectly.

He was already very pleased with Li Bufan. Besides, since his wife had agreed to their daughter's marriage, he certainly would not object.

As a woman, Madam Lin was sensitive to such things.

From the moment she saw Li Bufan, she had known that his relationship with Lin Zhiyan was different from their former relationship as a household guard and a friend. They seemed much closer.

Moreover, she had caught every little gesture between them at the dinner table, however discreet they thought they were being. She had long understood, but had simply refrained from pointing it out.

Soon, everyone had eaten and drunk their fill. They moved into the courtyard and sat around the stone table to drink tea and chat.

Moonlight spilled like water into the courtyard, bathing everyone in a quiet stillness.

Madam Lin rose and said, "Zhiyan, come with me. I have something to tell you."

Lin Zhiyan glanced at Li Bufan, who nodded slightly. She stood up and said, "Yes, Mother." Then she followed Madam Lin inside.

After Madam Lin took Lin Zhiyan away, Li Bufan strolled through the courtyard with Lin Zhennan and the others, chatting as they went.

Lin Zhennan walked ahead with his hands clasped behind his back, while Li Bufan and Lin Zhentian followed.

Lin Zhennan said, "Bufan, when are you planning to settle your marriage with Zhiyan? Do you have a rough idea?"

Li Bufan replied, "I previously promised a senior that