The scene shifts.
The surroundings change.
The familiar small courtyard comes into view again.
With a creak, the courtyard door is pushed open,
Xiao Huaian comes in with wine, walking briskly, as if there is some joyous occasion.
"Wei Zhao!"
As soon as he enters the courtyard, he shouts loudly.
"Shen Zhiyi has called off the engagement."
"I always said that Chu Liulang was no good, how could he be a suitable match? Both eyes must be blind, abandoning Shen Zhiyi for that soft and pretentious Zhou Yurou."
Inside, Yu Tingwan hears the commotion and pauses her medicine brewing.
She looks at Wei Zhao in confusion and lowers her voice.
"My husband mentioned to me that County Magistrate Xiao, unable to get the girl he wanted, secretly prevents others from succeeding, hence acting underhandedly behind the scenes."
"Yes."
Even though Chu Liulang and Zhou Yurou had long been secretly exchanging glances.
