When Ji Mohan sat down in the side hall, all the dishes had already been served. Yan Wan sat there obediently waiting for him, even though she was already drooling.
"Hanhan, you're finally here! Sit down and eat!" Yan Wan said happily, her carefree attitude making Ji Mohan feel both annoyed and helpless.
Sigh, forget it, why should I get angry with her?
"Okay, eat up," Ji Mohan said with a hint of helplessness.
Yan Wan said seriously, "I'm sorry, Hanhan. I didn't know that there was a spy from Mongolia in that blacksmith shop. It was an accident. Please don't be angry, okay?"
After Yan Wan finished speaking, she looked at Ji Mohan cautiously and smiled ingratiatingly.
“I know. From now on, just tell me what you want. Don’t go looking for it alone. It’s too dangerous. The capital has been quite unsettled lately. Also, I’m not angry.”
He was just too worried about her. When he saw the spy about to harm Yan Wan, his heart almost stopped beating for a moment.
"I understand, Hanhan. I will definitely discuss things with you in the future," Yan Wan promised earnestly, moving closer to Ji Mohan's seat in an ingratiating manner.
Ji Mohan watched Yan Wan's actions, a smile playing on his lips. He picked up a piece of pork rib with his chopsticks and placed it in Yan Wan's bowl, saying, "Eat quickly."
"Okay." Yan Wan knew that Ji Mohan was no longer angry, and happily agreed.
The two sat together eating, the dim candlelight shining on them, and two lonely souls slowly drew closer to each other.
"Oh, right, Hanhan, what's going on with that Ouyang family member today? Where did the real Old Master Ouyang go?" Yan Wan asked疑惑地. If Ouyang Shang was real, how could someone who was poisoned and weak appear in the capital alone?
“Ouyang De happened to go to the Crown Prince’s residence today. That spy must have taken advantage of that to try to kill Ouyang Shang, but you happened to be there and that’s why he didn’t succeed,” Ji Mohan put down his chopsticks and explained in a deep voice.
"That's wonderful! I never expected that I would accidentally save someone's life today." Yan Wan said smugly, but when she suddenly noticed Ji Mohan's face darkening again, she immediately stopped smiling and said indignantly, "That spy is really despicable, isn't he, Hanhan?"
Ji Mohan gave Yan Wan a disapproving look before looking away. "Hmm, you'd better be careful in the future."
Yan Wan nodded obediently and said, "Hanhan, I understand. But Hanhan, do you know what? When you came to save me this afternoon, you were like a god, rescuing me from dire straits." Yan Wan recalled the moment that afternoon when Ji Mohan came against the light at the critical moment, and all idol dramas paled in comparison.
"Yan Wan, from today onwards, I will teach you a few tricks to protect yourself. When I'm by your side, I will protect you. If I'm not by your side, you must protect yourself first and buy time so I can come find you," Ji Mohan said earnestly.
Looking at Ji Mohan's serious expression, Yan Wan nodded earnestly and said, "Yes, I will study hard. Once I've learned it, I will protect you."
Ji Mohan looked at the confident Yan Wan and didn't discourage her; he simply nodded.
Yan Wan looked at Ji Mohan's perfunctory nod and repeated somewhat unconvinced, "Ji Mohan, I will protect you, you have to believe me."
“Okay.” Ji Mohan said seriously, but he felt a little strange. He used to always be the one protecting others, but now someone was saying that he should protect him.
Well, this feeling is quite novel.
Yan Wan nodded in satisfaction when she saw that Ji Mohan wasn't just giving her a perfunctory answer. "Hmph, that's more like it."
When Yan Wan and Ji Mohan had almost finished eating, Uncle He hurriedly came in and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, the head of the Ouyang family has arrived and is currently in the front hall."
Ji Mohan was about to get up to meet the Ouyang family when Yan Wan hurriedly got up as well. Ji Mohan gave her a look, as if asking: Why did you come along if you're not going to eat?
Yan Wan tugged at Ji Mohan's sleeve and said ingratiatingly, "Your Highness, I am, after all, Ouyang Shang's savior. I also want to go and see him, okay?"
Ji Mohan paused for a moment, then reached out and took Yan Wan's small hand, and together they went to the front hall.
Uncle He: Family, this is so sweet! Who understands the joy of shipping a couple up close?
lobby.
Ji Mohan pulled Yan Wan out, and Yan Wan saw the old man standing there, looking exactly like the one who had tried to assassinate her during the day. Fearfully, she shrank behind Ji Mohan. Ji Mohan sensed Yan Wan's fear, and his warm, large hand enveloped her small hand, gently squeezing it to comfort her. Then, he moved closer to Yan Wan, shielding her from view and giving her a sense of security.
"Ouyang De greets Your Highness Prince Han and Princess Han," the old man said respectfully, bowing.
"Yes, no need to be so polite, Mr. Ouyang, please have a seat." Ji Mohan's cold voice rang out, tinged with a hint of dissatisfaction. If it weren't for his shabby shop, Yan Wan wouldn't have almost gotten injured today.
Before Ouyang De arrived, someone had told him the whole story. He was somewhat surprised to hear Ji Mohan's words. He hadn't expected that the Han King, who was not interested in women, would care so much about his newlywed wife.
Ouyang De hurriedly apologized, saying, "Thank you so much, Princess Han, for saving my grandson today. If it weren't for you, my grandson would probably be... That thief deserves to die, for he almost injured you. I am willing to offer my Ouyang family's golden silk armor to thank you for saving Shang'er's life."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. Mr. Ouyang, please rise." Yan Wan quickly said, but looking at the gold-threaded soft armor in Ouyang De's hand, Yan Wan swallowed hard. She really wanted it. Although Ji Mohan had given her many gold-threaded soft armors, compared to this one, they were nothing.
“Mr. Ouyang, I really like that golden silk armor, but I won’t take it for free. I have a poison-curing pill that can cure all poisons. I’ll trade with you. Your grandson will be almost fully recovered after taking the pill, okay?” Yan Wan said.
Ouyang De never expected such an unexpected gain. This golden silk armor could be exchanged for the elixir to save Shang'er. The Ouyang family had made a fortune. Shang'er was the most talented child of the Ouyang family in this generation. If Shang'er were gone, the Ouyang family would probably decline.
Ouyang De asked excitedly, "Is what the Princess Consort said true?"
"Of course it's true." Yan Wan said sincerely, then stepped forward, took out a poison-curing pill from her sleeve and handed it to Ouyang De. She then took the golden silk armor from Ouyang De and happily walked back to Ji Mohan's side, proudly waving the golden silk armor in her hand.
Ji Mohan gently rubbed Yan Wan's head, looking at her with a smile in his eyes; the two of them were surrounded by pink bubbles.
Ouyang De: I shouldn't be here, you old man! A love-struck young man.
Ji Mohan noticed Ouyang De's uncomfortable expression and gestured to the servants, "Take Mr. Ouyang to the East Garden and arrange a room for him to stay in."
"Yes, sir, please come this way."
The servants led Ouyang De away from the front hall and to the East Garden.
Ji Mohan looked down at Yan Wan, who was hugging and kissing the gold-threaded soft armor wildly, and asked, "It's just a soft armor, why are you so happy?"
"Of course, you won't get seriously injured if you wear this soft armor," Yan Wan said happily.
"Yan Wan, why do you always think I'll get hurt?" Ji Mohan asked, puzzled.
Yan Wan looked up, moved her lips, then lowered her head again and said childishly, "I just know."
Ji Mohan looked at Yan Wan, thinking that she had been frightened by his injury last time, and said softly, "Yan Wan, even if I am injured, I will protect you. Don't be afraid."
Yan Wan rushed forward and hugged Ji Mohan's waist, burying her face in his chest, and said in a muffled voice, "Ji Mohan, I'm so scared, what should I do?"
What if I don't get the life-saving talisman in the end and can't save you?
Ji Mohan hugged Yan Wan without saying a word, patting her back comfortingly, as if to say: Don't be afraid, Yan Wan, no matter what happens, I will be with you.
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