I felt a mix of emotions, almost wanting to laugh, as I moved south.
Goodness, they were all very polite, informing her in advance about everything so she could be prepared.
An awkward dinner began.
Nan Qianyue sat to the left of the Prime Minister's wife, with his younger brother, who looked sullen, on the other side.
Normally, when the family eats together, Nan Yichu sits next to the Prime Minister's wife. Now that there is an older sister, he has to move to a different seat according to seniority.
Even a small change in position felt like a major blow to his status.
He disliked this older sister even more.
On the other side of Nan Xiang sat Aunt Liu, and below her was Nan Kezhi, who was directly opposite Nan Qianyue, so their eyes inevitably met.
However, she behaved very gently and politely, and whenever her eyes met Nan Qianyue's, she would smile or nod.
"Qianyue, what did the people from Prince Anzheng say to you?"
Nan Xiang's gentle voice suddenly broke the silence.
A strange light flashed in Nan Qianyue's eyes. With so many servants in the side hall just now, she didn't believe that the Prime Minister of the South didn't know what Qingyi had said.
She put down her spoon, her expression relatively calm. "Deputy General Qing said that Prince Qin Anzheng will arrive in Shangjing tonight, and a banquet will be held in the palace tomorrow. My father and I will also attend."
"Why should you go?"
Nan Yichu blurted out her question, but then realized it was wrong and wished she could sew her mouth shut immediately.
As expected, the Prime Minister's face immediately darkened, and a cold glint appeared in the Prime Minister's wife's eyes as well.
"How dare you speak to your elder sister like that!" Nan Xiangsheng said sternly.
Nan Yichu trembled in fright and quickly lowered his head, "...Son was wrong, Father, please don't be angry."
"You should apologize to your eldest sister!" Nan Xiang's authoritative voice left no room for Nan Yichu to object.
He immediately stood up, faced Nan Qianyue, clasped his hands and bowed, "Elder sister, I have offended you with my words and actions, I hope you will forgive me."
However, the eyes hidden beneath his head were filled with resentment.
Nan Qianyue sat steadily, neither helping him nor looking at him. Her eyelids were slightly lowered, and a faint smile played on her lips. "It's alright."
"...Thank you, Sister Xie."
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