As Shan Nian was wondering, she turned around and saw her parents standing not far away.

At this time, have they gone out for a walk and returned home?

Looking at Wan Ge in front of her, Shan Nian suddenly understood what the potent medicine she was referring to was.

She reached out and hugged Wan Ge, obediently calling out "Mom and Dad."

When Wan Ge heard this, she turned around and seemed to only then notice them. She stood up obediently and called them "Uncle" and "Auntie."

Dan Nian said softly, "I feel like calling them 'uncle' and 'aunt' is too formal. Why don't you just call them 'Mom and Dad' like I do? Anyway..."

Before Dan Nian could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled away.

Dan Nian sensed her older brother's anger. Holy crap! When did my brother get here?!

Mrs. Shan smiled awkwardly and said, "I'll go check on the two of them."

After saying that, Madam Shan left with her husband.

Madam Shan was still thinking that her son had done a good job pulling the person away, but why hadn't he done it sooner! Why did he have to let her see this scene?

After they all left, Gu Yan appeared in front of Wan Ge.

Gu Yan looked hurt and suddenly seemed a little confused: "Wange, you..."

To everyone else, it seemed impossible for Wan Ge to predict when they would appear, so she willingly and proactively kissed Dan Nian. [Although, in reality, Wan Ge didn't actually kiss her.]

However, Gu Yan didn't know that Wan Ge hadn't expected Gu Yan and the others to appear, but Ruan Ruan had been following Madam Shan and the others' movements the whole time.

Although they go out for walks and their return time is uncertain each day, with Ruan Ruan keeping an eye on them, Wange can easily tell when they will be seen.

Therefore, for Gu Yan now, Wan Ge doesn't really like Shan Nian. His fight with Shan Liang was just wishful thinking. Wan Ge doesn't like them at all. Wan Ge's heart only belongs to Shan Nian.

Although Shan Nian only wanted to use Wan Ge to deceive her parents, perhaps Wan Ge was just using this opportunity to get closer to Shan Nian. Maybe…

The more Gu Yan thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He suddenly realized that Shan Nian was his biggest rival in love.

"..." Looking at the other person's expression, Wan Ge instantly understood his thoughts. The other person's expression was exactly like the expression of someone in a matriarchal world who thought he liked the empress.

Wan Ge looked around, then reached out and pulled Gu Yan away, finding a corner where no one could see them.

At this moment, she hugged his neck and kissed him proactively: "I didn't kiss Niannian just now, it was all for your uncle and aunt to see, don't worry."

"You...explained it to me?"

The smile in Wan Ge's eyes became even more pronounced, and then she said, "I think your suggestion is very good, so I... want to be with you."

Wan Ge gently explained to the person why she did this: it was to help Madam Shan find Qi Yu as soon as possible so that she could leave this place quickly.

"Brother Gu Yan, I want to leave with you and live in your city." I want to have a child with you as soon as possible.

Gu Yan hugged his girl tightly, his heart pounding as he heard those words. All the anxiety he had felt over the past few days vanished instantly.

Gu Yan's embrace was still very light and gentle, but only he knew how much he wanted to hold the girl tighter and to meld her into his very bones.

Wan Ge finally pulled him back to the garden before letting go, unaware that their actions as they emerged from the corner had been observed by someone.

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[Waaaaah, I think I've gone too far, help! So I'll have to write it in two separate storylines. I'm sorry...]