The MC forgot the plot

一 FOURTEENTH 一

十四 Marriage established by two families

The gold earrings from her feeble snow-white ears shone brightly under the rays of the sun; the wind was pleasant as it blows softly into the layers of their clothes penetrating their heated skin; the board game that she, Meng Jia Yi, carefully crafted for her amusement was now being used by the original's brother.

Meng Jia Rui.

His black grape-like eyes shone with such luster and joy that she couldn't help but fall under it, to wish that she was just a child free of worries.

"Third sister! You are a genius! I have never played such an interesting game like this!"

"Such a sweet mouth, here, you ought to have a reward" she pinched the delicate sweet cake that she has come to love and gave it to the boy in front of her.

"Delicious!" His eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the north, his tongue playfully licked the remains of the pastries filling. "Thank you, third sister!"

She just smiled, seeing such clear, innoc3nt eyes devoid of the schemes and two-faced thoughts of adults she felt refreshed.

There were now plans of marriage for the di daughter, Meng Jia Min, and is now being reviewed by Madam Sima herself. It won't be too long until it was her time.

"Miss, Master Meng wants everyone to come to the main living room" XiXi says and she happens to notice that the boy who has such a sweet, innocent smile turned dark for some reason.

Maybe she was wrong, there is no innocent person in this place or else they'll be killed.

She soon stood up and ignored the slight prickle of her heart, emotions would get her nowhere. Instead of acting like a hero, she must save herself first into this quagmire, and only after having much manpower and money can she save the other.

"Come on, don't worry, you have a sister"

Still, she lend a hand for this poor boy and he took it willingly, trust filling his eyes that blinded her almost into admitting that she sees herself in him.

An orphan but with a living father and an unknown mother.

After entering the main hall they were led to sit down to the long mahogany table, there was still a rank between seats and so the two of them were seated far away from the head of the house.

She met eyes with Meng Jia Yue who gave her a small smile but the flickers of joy that flashed in her eyes made her doubt that something good is about to happen.

"Now that everyone is here, I am pleased to announce that the eldest daughter is now engaged to Master He Lu Feng, and with that my two daughters are also next"

His tone was pleased after all it was the di son of Governor He who rules over the prosperous Zhang province— one that is perfect for his daughter's marriage. One that would not be too high in noble rank that would make the Emperor suspicious nor low that would make his di daughter of the main wife lose their face.

His eyes then surveyed his two shu born daughters; one from his beloved and one from the woman that he is guilty of. To gain something, you have to lose another.