"Sure! If you want to come, come with the old prince! My grandfather would be very happy if he knew the old prince was coming; they haven't had a drink together in a long time!"

Prime Minister Fang and the old prince had a good relationship when they were young. Otherwise, Prime Minister Fang would not have betrothed his eldest granddaughter to Prince Rong in the first place. However, the successive deaths of Prince Rong and Princess Rong were a great blow to the old prince. His hair turned white almost overnight, and his health deteriorated.

In addition, due to a family tragedy, the old prince lived a secluded life and did not go out for many years.

Come to think of it, the last time she saw the old prince, she was just a little kid. Back then, Prince Rong and his wife hadn't had their accident yet. Every time he came to the mansion to talk to her grandfather, he would bring her some snacks.

"Alright! I'll come with my grandfather tomorrow." The aloof and distant aura emanating from Prince Rong faded considerably.

Although he was a little curious about what Fang Ruotang and Huo Zhige were up to, he didn't delve into it since Fang Ruotang didn't want him to know. In any case, he would find out sooner or later if it concerned him.

As soon as Rong Shizi left, Fang Ruotang warned Huo Zhige.

"If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll slap your mouth shut, believe it or not? I'm very powerful now."

Huo Zhige cheekily brought his face close to Fang Ruotang's small hand.

"Come on, hit me, hit me."

Fang Ruotang laughed in exasperation, "Stop fooling around, go back and get some rest. Aren't you tired?"

"I'm not tired. I'm different from them. They're in poor health, but I'm young and healthy. You can try it if you don't believe me." Huo Zhige hooked his arm around Fang Ruotang's and gave her a flirtatious wink.

Fang Ruotang closed her eyes in pain.

Suddenly I understood why everyone made such an eyesore when she flirted with someone.

She lacked talent, and Huo Zhige was almost the same.

Neither of them could pull off that alluring and seductive expression.

"Be good, hurry back. They're definitely waiting for you up ahead. If you don't leave, they might come in and call you soon." Fang Ruotang tiptoed and gave Huo Zhige a light kiss on the corner of his mouth to comfort him.

Huo Zhige's eyes lit up, and he was instantly charmed, obediently leaving.

It wasn't because of what Fang Ruotang said about the others waiting for him at the door, but because he knew that if he dared to do anything more, the other five would sense it, and then there would be another tug-of-war.

The next day, Fang Ruotang got up early.

But after she finished washing and changing her clothes, she learned that Prince Rong and the Crown Prince had already arrived.

In the hall, Fang Ruotang saw that her family members were all there.

Prince Rong and Prime Minister Fang were playing chess on the side. They were talking about something, and both had smiles on their faces. But the two of them sitting together looked like grandfather and grandson.

"Little Six, are you up? Have you had breakfast?"

Fang Wantang, who was closest to the door, saw her first and stood with her with a smile.

Fang Ruotang shook her head, "I just woke up and haven't eaten yet, but I don't want to eat now. I'll have lunch later."

“Okay! My eldest sister and second sister-in-law are making tea. Go and have a cup. Drinking a cup of hot tea after waking up will make your stomach feel better.” Fang Wantang led Fang Ruotang to a corner.

Fang Shengtang and Lei Pingting were brewing tea in a rather romantic manner, with their husbands standing nearby like infatuated men. The two of them didn't say much, but would occasionally glance at them.

Leaving aside the rest of his life, his eyes were practically glued to Fang Shengtang.

Lei Pingting is pregnant, and her belly is already quite big. Her due date is in March of this year, and Fang Zhi is keeping a close eye on her, not daring to miss a single glance.

"You invited someone to your home, yet you only got up at this hour. Hurry up and go pay your respects to the old prince." Fang Shengtang glared at Fang Ruotang.

Fang Ruotang smiled and picked up a cup of tea, took a sip to moisten her lips, and then walked towards Prince Rong. As for Prince Rong, his eyes had been fixed on Fang Ruotang ever since she appeared.

"Grandpa Rong".

Because of the loss of his wife and son, Prince Rong looked older than his normal age.

When he wasn't smiling, he even looked somewhat serious and harsh; when he smiled, his face was full of wrinkles. At this moment, he looked at Fang Ruotang with a kind expression.

"It's been years, and the little girl has grown so much!"

"Yes! Grandpa Rong hasn't come to my house in a long time, and no one buys me candied hawthorns anymore."

"Little girl, you still remember! It's my fault for not buying you this time. I'll definitely remember next time. Here, this is from Grandpa. Happy New Year."

The old prince smiled and pulled a red envelope from his sleeve, handing it to Fang Ruotang.

Fang Ruotang stepped forward with a smile and accepted it. As soon as she touched it, she knew it was a jade pendant.

“Every time I came to see your grandfather before, I would see you sitting in the study playing as a little kid. In the blink of an eye, you have grown up so much. I never thought that you and Chang Geng would have such a connection.”

"I never expected this! I've always thought of him as my brother-in-law!"

Fang Ruotang was quick-witted and finished speaking, only to find the entire hall so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

[What I did, what I did, are all facts, and you won't let me say anything? This makes me look really stupid!]

The old prince, who rarely left his home, couldn't help but laugh when he first heard Fang Ruotang's true feelings.

"If that's the case, then your fate is truly ordained by heaven. When I asked him what his thoughts were on marriage, he said, 'Miss Fang has a little sister who loves to cry.'"

Fang Ruotang glared and asked Rong Shizi fiercely.

"You actually talked badly about me behind my back?"

"No!"

Prince Rong also recalled the scene of meeting Fang Ruotang when he was a child, and his whole demeanor softened. He said softly, "She is very cute and unforgettable."

"You wouldn't have been eyeing me since I was so young, would you? You're a pervert!" Fang Ruotang squinted at Rong Shizi warily, taking two small steps back.

Prince Rong was a little angry and quite helpless. His expression was cold and indifferent, but his words were extremely gentle: "Don't talk nonsense."

"Hmph! Who knows! After all, I was so cute when I was little." Fang Ruotang cupped her face, feeling particularly good about herself.

Prince Rong looked at her with doting eyes.

It's impossible that I would have had any beastly thoughts about her when she was so young. I just remembered her at first glance and thought this cute little sister who was fierce and protective of her older sister was really adorable.

Back then, liking someone had nothing to do with romantic love.

"Xiao Liu, you make me seem unattractive, you know that?" Fang Shengtang replied with a smile.

Fang Ruotang exclaimed "Oh ho!" and said to Rong Shizi with schadenfreude, "You're finished. You've offended my eldest sister. You're going to get what's coming to you."

Prince Rong bowed and offered his apologies to Fang Shengtang.

"Don't make fun of me, big sister. Back then, Xiao Liu's legs were only a little longer than mine."

"Are you feeling too comfortable during the New Year? How dare you laugh at me for being short? Watch out, or I'll jump up and smash your skull!"

As Fang Ruotang spoke, Zhen Chaorong Shizi jumped up.

Prince Rong lowered his head slightly in compliance, and Fang Ruotang gently touched the jade crown on his head.

"Hmph! See that? I'll jump up and still hit you."

"Hahaha……"

The family laughed.

The awkward atmosphere caused by the marriage exchange disappeared in an instant.