Chapter 79 Is it your family's business?

However, Ji Wenjin was summoned back to the capital by the emperor because she unintentionally saved the Ninth Prince.

As for why the Ninth Prince was on the frontier and almost assassinated, Gu Shuyan had no idea.

"After my eldest cousin returned to the capital and was granted a title, he no longer needed to return to the frontier, which is a good thing."

"It wasn't just my brother who returned to the capital this time; there was also a group of illegitimate children and that old witch."

Ji Wenxuan was unwilling to associate himself with the group of women who were his stepmothers, and even less willing to admit that they were legitimate children like his father. So, in private, he would still refer to them as illegitimate children.

Thinking of the troublesome Ji family, Gu Shuyan unconsciously tightened her grip on her chopsticks. A fleeting glint of hatred flashed in her eyes, so quick it seemed as if that hatred was merely someone else's illusion.

But Ji Wenxuan, who was sitting opposite him, still saw it clearly.

Although she didn't understand why her cousin, who had never met those people, harbored such hatred, Ji Wenxuan felt good just thinking that her cousin would side with her.

"I never expected that my grandfather would be willing to let his beloved children return to Beijing."

Gu Shuyan's tone was perfectly normal, but the sarcasm was undisguised. Ji Wenxuan couldn't help but exchange a smile with her.

"Boss, a bowl of wontons, please."

A slightly magnetic voice sounded beside her. Gu Shuyan turned around and was surprised to see Yun Yichen.

"Brother Yun, what brings you here?"

Gu Shuyan thought she must be seeing things, otherwise why would the high and mighty Prime Minister be eating wontons on the street?

"Is this your business?"

Yun Yichen's tone remained cold, but it was noticeably less hostile.

Upon realizing this, Gu Shuyan's eyes nearly disappeared with laughter.

"Boss, add another egg."

Eating wontons with an egg? Are you serious?

However, although he thought this way, Yun Yichen did not show it.

In the oppressive atmosphere, seeing the bewildered Ji Wenxuan, Gu Shuyan said, "Cousin, don't you have something to do? Why don't you go back first?"

"What do I have to do..." Ji Wenxuan wanted to say that he had nothing to do, and that his business was simply taking the other person out shopping.

But when he met Gu Shuyan's blinking eyes, Ji Wenxuan stopped speaking before he could finish, scratching his head, "I do have something to do, so I'll head back first?"

After Ji Wenxuan finished speaking, he stood up to leave. Gu Shuyan quickly added, "Remember to take the carriage with you, and settle the bill too."

After glaring at Gu Shuyan, Ji Wenxuan obediently handed the money to the shopkeeper before turning and striding away.

"Brother Yun, could you give me a ride later? Look, I don't even have a carriage anymore."

Blinking at Yun Yichen, Gu Shuyan didn't think at all that her actions would make people suspect she was doing it on purpose.

In truth, Gu Shuyan had no intention of hiding anything, since her lie about Yun Yichen taking her home last time was exposed. This time, she wouldn't lie; surely Yun Yichen wouldn't be angry that way!

As it turned out, Gu Shuyan had overestimated Yun Yichen. He picked up the wontons he was eating and walked towards a small beggar not far away.

The Grand Secretary handed the bowl to the beggar, then turned away gracefully without uttering a single word of thanks.

Gu Shuyan naturally wouldn't let him leave so easily. Having prepared in advance, Gu Shuyan lifted her skirt and jogged to catch up. Then, before Yun Yichen could react, she hugged the Prime Minister's leg.

"Brother Yun, you ate my wontons, you must give them to me."