第六十回 渴慕未忘通媒烦说客 坠欢可拾补过走情邮 (Chapter Sixty: Unabated Yearning, Mediators Sought; Fallen Joys Redeemed, Amends Made by Love's Courier)

Since the misunderstanding with Leng Qingqiu, Jin Yanxi's heart had never ceased to yearn. After much thought, he determined to ask a matchmaker to intervene, hoping to mend the rift between their families.

Thus, he approached Song Runqing, Leng Qingqiu's uncle, and entreated him to serve as a mediator. He requested that Song Runqing visit the Leng Residence to propose the match. Moved by Jin Yanxi's genuine sincerity, Song Runqing consented.

Song Runqing went to the Leng Residence and spoke with Mrs. Leng. Due to lingering resentment over previous incidents, Mrs. Leng found it difficult to decide immediately. Leng Qingqiu, listening from her room, felt her heart churn with emotion. She recalled the past and was overwhelmed by sorrow.

At home, Jin Yanxi waited with growing anxiety. When he learned that the Leng Residence was undecided, he wrote a long letter. In it, he expressed his deepest sentiments. He gave the letter to a reliable courier, hoping to mend his errors and recover the lost joys.

When the letter was delivered to Leng Qingqiu, she opened it and read it closely. The words were filled with Jin Yanxi's regret and affection. However, her heart had chilled. She acknowledged his sincerity but found it impossible to go back. She quietly put the letter aside and said nothing.