The Regent stared blankly at Ye Lanyin.

When did the gentle and lovely girl in my memory grow up to be so mischievous?

He silently retracted the words he had just thought of.

I swear that if something like this happens again, I will definitely call on Ye Lanyin!

Yes, immediately summon another guard back to keep a close watch on the Marquis's residence.

His cold gaze fell upon Mo Feng, who was not far away.

Mo Qing understood immediately and left.

He prayed silently, hoping that Mo Feng wouldn't be killed.

It seems we need to get to know the prince's personality better.

"Father, eat meat."

Lin Chang'an reluctantly called out, "We're all family, so let's keep it private, right?"

The regent gave him an approving look and suddenly found him more endearing than Xiao Chengyun.

"Yes, Chang'an is filial. I will give you the Star Sword that I obtained during the war years ago."

Lin Chang'an's eyes lit up.

Star Sword?

It is said that sixteen years ago, when the Regent was fighting on the border, he accidentally obtained this item. After the people of Xuan Yue Kingdom found out, they secretly sent many people to assassinate him.

All for the sake of obtaining this precious sword.

Legend has it that whoever can pull out this precious sword will be its owner for a thousand years.

Therefore, everyone wants it.

The Regent gave it to him without even blinking?

Lin Wanwan paused in her grinding of the chicken leg.

Star Sword?

Okay, okay, I didn't expect it to arrive so quickly.

Lin Chang'an listened to the indistinct thoughts and was a little puzzled, but quickly dismissed them.

you do not say.

He got it so easily, isn't that how quickly he got it?

"Regent, are you serious?"

"Ah, no, no, Father, are you serious?"

This time, he'd accept even if his mother married him, let alone call him "Father"!

"Yes, really."

Lin Chang'an ate his meal with relish, occasionally using serving chopsticks to "show filial piety" to the Regent.

The Regent was extremely pleased with the meal.

Good, good, good, your son recognizes you now.

regret!

I regret not taking it out sooner!

Lin Rui'an looked at Lin Chang'an, who was so happy he was almost dumbfounded, and said with a smile, "Chang'an, your mouth is stretched all the way to your ears."

"Really?" Lin Chang'an chuckled and scratched his head.

The Regent chuckled lightly, "It's alright, it's good to be happy."

"This shows he has the makings of a martial artist."

Interest is the first step in learning martial arts.

"By the way, there are a few books in the villa that the Grand Tutor compiled before he became the top scholar in the imperial examination. They contain all the key points from the Three Character Classic to the Records of the Grand Historian. I will have them sent to you tomorrow."

Lin Rui'an's smile faltered.

What are the records of the Grand Tutor from back then?

That must be an incredibly valuable treasure!

Grand Tutor became the top scholar in the imperial examination at the age of fifteen, making him the youngest top scholar in Bianjing in a century.

During the imperial selection, his casual essay was immediately chosen by the retired emperor as the top scholar, and the others didn't even have to start the exam.

This event has always been a mythical phenomenon in Bianjing.

Many people secretly wanted to buy his information, but even spending a lot of money couldn't get it. How come it's with the Regent?

"Do you want it?"

"Yes," Lin Rui'an agreed without hesitation.

He glanced at his mother and saw her calmly eating the food on the table, which reassured him a little.

He is not someone who is easily swayed.

He needed these things so much; he wanted to bring honor to his mother and become the pillar of the family.

My own father, not someone else, right?

Ye Lanyin's face was calm, but her heart was in turmoil.

Okay, okay.

The three children she had raised with such difficulty were all fooled by the regent in an instant.

She didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Lanyin, do you still remember what I said a few days ago, that I would marry you into the royal palace and let the children change their surname to Xiao?"

Ye Lanyin paused, then raised her eyes to look at the Regent.

“Your Highness, confusing the royal bloodline is a capital offense. Even if you agree, the officials in the court will not agree.”

"I know you mean well, but how can I, a mere woman, disrupt the court?"

"There is a saying that beautiful women can bring disaster. I cannot be so selfish and disregard the bigger picture."

The regent's gaze remained indifferent, and he did not take these words to heart.

"Lanyin, you don't need to worry. I am the one who caused trouble with my handsome face, I am the one who stirred up trouble in the court, I am the selfish one, and I am the one my brother wants to execute. It has nothing to do with you."

“You have three children on your own. If I marry you, I will suddenly have three more children. Whoever gains will know.”

Ye Lanyin twitched the corner of her mouth.

She realized that the regent seemed somewhat different from the person she remembered.

According to rumors, he was decisive and ruthless in his actions.

Looking at it now, it seems a bit... silly, doesn't it?

She rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was seeing things.

"I…"

Xiao Chengyun smiled and said, "Mother, I think it's fine. That way I can call you that openly and legitimately."

Lin Rui sat quietly in his seat, not daring to stand in line.

He who takes a bribe is bound to be obligated to serve it; he who eats another's food is obligated to pay his bills

Lin Wanwan swung her little feet, her mouth never stopping, eating until she was covered in sweat.

"Oh my, Wanwan, you ate all the chicken legs?"

"Quickly, Huaxin, go get some digestive aid. If this doesn't digest, she'll cry again tonight."

Ye Lanyin avoided the Regent's gaze, not daring to look him in the eye.

The Regent's lips curled slightly. "Delicious."

As soon as he finished speaking, the children started shoveling rice into their mouths.

"Mother, your son is going to go play with Yao Qianshu."

"Mother, I'm going back inside to read. Please enjoy your meal."

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