"Shall we ask?" Gu Yanan looked at Yan An.

"Okay, I'll ask."

Gu Yanan pulled Yan An to sit on either side of Qi Yanyan, and just stared at Qi Yanyan.

Why are you all staring at me like that? Is it because I ate too much?

"No, no, you can eat it, there's plenty more."

Yan An repeatedly denied it. This was very likely her future sister-in-law, so how could she let her misunderstand that she thought she could eat a lot?

"Yan Yan, I have a question for you. Do you like Yan Yi?"

Qi Yanyan choked on her own saliva, and Yan An quickly poured her a glass of water, which helped soothe her back.

"How can you be so blunt!"

"How should we ask? Should we start by mentioning Yan Yi wearing diapers?"

Qi Yanyan finally caught her breath, but when she heard "diaper," she didn't quite understand. "What's a diaper?"

"It's... something for kids. Oh well, never mind that. Tell us quickly, do you like Yan Yi?"

Gu Yanan and Yan An rested their chins on their hands, looking at Qi Yanyan from left to right. "Don't be shy. If you like her, we can help you. If you become my sister-in-law, it would be the greatest blessing my family could bestow upon my brother."

"I...I don't know either. I was just quite scared when I met your older brother, but it wasn't the same as being scared of the prince."

"Are you afraid of my older brother? Did my older brother ever yell at you or scare you?"

"It wasn't that he was mean to me, but when I was very young, I didn't know why my older brother always took me with him when he played with his brothers. They would always hug me and try to make me happy. Only my older brother Yan didn't like me that much. He always liked to pinch my cheeks until they hurt. Later, as I grew up, my older brother stopped taking me with him."

"Things that Yan Yi would do are just plain cheap and despicable."

"Yan Yan, what are your feelings for my older brother?"

Yan An silently prayed for Yan Yi in his heart. His older brother really was a lifelong bachelor, a total straight man...

"Do you ever feel like you want to see him when you can't? Or you're too shy to look when you do see him? Do you ever feel unhappy when you see him with other girls? Never mind that, how could Yan Yi possibly have a girl around him? Don't you ever feel your heart race and your face flush?"

Gu Yanan pointed out that Qi Yanyan's expression just now clearly showed that she was shy.

Qi Yanyan thought about it seriously for a moment, "An'an, I do like Brother Yan."

Gu Yanan slammed her hand on the table. "I knew it!"

“I have everything that Sister Ya Nan said. I fell in love with Brother Yan when I was nine years old. Once, my brother took me out to play and bought me a sugar figurine on the street. Then he took me to their school. I was already grown up and didn’t want to be teased by them anymore, so I hid to the side and ate the sugar figurine. Then I accidentally dropped the sugar figurine on the ground. After I picked it up, I wanted to eat it but I couldn’t, so I just kept holding it. Who knew that Brother Yan would persuade me and take the sugar figurine away. His smile was different from when they coaxed me before. It was warm, kind, and beautiful. From then on, Brother Yan’s smile was imprinted in my heart.”

Gu Yanan and Yan An took a deep breath, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at Qi Yanyan, and said in unison, "Because of a candy figurine?"

"Of course not, it's Brother Yan's smile that's like the only light in endless darkness, illuminating the deepest part of your heart."

Qi Yanyan smiled slightly, and whenever she thought of that smile, it would wipe away all the unhappiness in her heart.

"Wow...it's so sweet..."

"An'an, do you think Brother Yan will like it? He didn't seem to recognize me just now."

Qi Yanyan lowered her eyes and pressed her lips tightly together, looking somewhat sad.

"Don't worry, my brother is skilled in both literature and martial arts, but he's lacking in emotional intelligence. It's normal that he doesn't recognize you now. After all, Yan Yan has grown into a refined young lady, and every smile and gesture of hers is unforgettable. He'll definitely recognize you next time we meet."

Brother, this is all I can do to help you. Good luck to you. I've done my best for your happiness.

"Oh, by the way, An'an, I came today because I wanted to give you something. I was too embarrassed to bring it out yesterday, since it was my first time making it and it wasn't very good. Please don't mind."

Qi Yanyan opened the package she had just brought. "I know you like purple, so I specially chose this purple fabric. Take a look and see if you like it?"

"It's actually a piece of clothing! Yan Yan, your hands are so skillful! This craftsmanship is even better than the embroiderers at Qianyi Pavilion! Mmm~ Yan Yan, I love it so much!"

"Hehe, I'm glad you like it. I was worried you'd dislike it because it's just a piece of clothing."

“Sincerity has always won people’s hearts. This dress is made with Yan Yan’s heart, how could she not like it? Don’t worry, Yan Yan, I’ll take care of this matter.”

First, Yan Yi "sold" Yan An for the Purple Flame Serpent Spear and Fire-Tipped Spear, and then Yan An "sold" Yan Yi for clothes. It can't really be called selling. If Qi Yanyan could take Yan Yi in, it would be considered as eliminating a scourge for the people.

"I'm glad An'an is happy. It's getting late, I should go back to the manor, otherwise my father and mother will come looking for me again."

"It's alright. Just have Bai Zhi go to the Prime Minister's residence and tell Prime Minister Qi and Madam Qi. It just so happens that Sister Ya Nan is here today, so I'll cook and let you, my future sister-in-law, try my cooking."

"Yes, yes, An'an's cooking skills are top-notch. Not only are her cold noodles delicious, but she also has the advantage of being close to the source."

Gu Yanan nudged Qi Yanyan with her elbow, looking at her with ill intent, and Qi Yanyan's face instantly turned red.

"Hahaha... Yan Yan is shy. If Yan Yi saw Yan Yan like this, he would definitely be unable to move."

"Stop teasing her. Don't worry, we'll take you home after dinner. We definitely won't let Prime Minister Qi say anything about you."

Isn't that how it is in modern times? When you're having so much fun that you forget about time, if you have a friend with you, your parents will never get angry.

"Hmm... okay, then I'll go with you. I'll also learn how to cook delicious food."

"Okay, let's go."

Gu Yanan and Qi Yanyan prepared the ingredients, while Yan An cooked. They were quite efficient and soon prepared a large table of dishes, including all kinds of flavors: sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy.

"An'an, you're amazing!"

"So-so, third in the world!"