Zhou Lichong and Ms. Doctor Liu had met privately a few times. Under the influence of his aunt, Bai Shan, and his uncles, every time he visited, he brought Ms. Doctor Liu a little something, be it flowers picked from the garden, small trinkets bought outside, or some snacks...
Ms. Doctor Liu also sometimes reciprocated with gifts. Because it was cold, she made him a hand warmer for outdoor use.
Their relationship quickly warmed, and seeing this, the Liu family agreed to the marriage after Director Xiao's second visit.
Director Xiao wasn't too surprised. After all, it was a pre-arranged marriage, so whether they held off once or twice didn't make much difference.
Once the Liu family agreed, the Zhou family chose a good day to bring Zhou Lichong for a formal marriage proposal. At the time, Manbao was still serving in the palace.
Therefore, it was Director Xiao who attended, with Imperial Doctor Liu and Old Zhou making the decision together.
