Mr. Du and Mr. Li both realized that Yan Shujin felt it was only natural for her to be granted the title of princess, and that it was perfectly normal for her to have a title that surpassed that of Emperor Mingde's own daughter. For a moment, they didn't know how to comment on it.
Yan Qiyu looked at the two gentlemen and said, "Are you worried that they will make things difficult for my sister in the future?"
Mr. Du and Mr. Li did not speak, but judging from their expressions, Yan Qiyu already knew that he had guessed correctly: "But that's a matter for the future."
Yan Shujin smiled and said, "I know that the two gentlemen mean well, but who knows what the future holds? Who can guarantee that if I always put them first, they won't make things difficult for me later?"
Mr. Du laughed upon hearing this: "We were just worrying unnecessarily."
Mr. Li didn't say anything more, and Mr. Du said, "Alright, you can go back and continue reading."
After Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu left, Mr. Du noticed that Mr. Li still looked worried and said in a low voice, "Just like Princess Yongfu said, nobody knows what the future holds, so why think so much?"
Mr. Li shook his head, but didn't know what to say.
Mr. Du looked towards the direction of the imperial city: "Two years ago, could you have imagined that the Yan family would be sitting in the palace now?"
Mr. Li's expression changed drastically.
Mr. Du then asked, "Ten years ago, could you have imagined that the previous dynasty would perish like this?"
No, no one could have imagined that the previous dynasty would perish at the hands of such a pair of brothers.
Mr. Du smiled and said, "What will things be like in two years, ten years, or twenty years? Nobody knows. Why should we worry about things we don't know?"
Mr. Li felt that Mr. Du's words were not quite right, and suddenly realized something. He looked at Mr. Du and asked, "Why don't you become an official?"
Mr. Du smiled at Mr. Li and asked, "Why don't you become an official?"
Mr. Li took a deep breath: "My reasons for not becoming an official are different from yours."
"So what?" Mr. Du said, "The result is the same anyway."
In fact, Yan Shujin also had doubts in her heart. She didn't think there was anything wrong with being named Princess Yongfu. In fact, the one who should be wrong was her cousin.
Yan Shujin felt something was wrong, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Xu opened her mouth, but felt a tightness in her chest and didn't know what to say. She subconsciously looked at Granny Sun, but with Yan Zhili there, there was no place for Granny Sun to speak.
"By the way, what nightmare did Aunt Xu have?" Yan Shujin asked. "Grandma said that if you talk about your nightmares, you won't be afraid anymore."
Xu lowered her eyes slightly, twisting the handkerchief tightly with her fingers. She hadn't had a nightmare at all; it was just an excuse to get Yan Zhili to come over. She could cry and throw herself into Yan Zhili's arms and tell him about the nightmare later. But how could she say it in front of Yan Shujin? "It's nothing, I just dreamt that I was being chased and bitten by a vicious dog."
Yan Shujin comforted her, "Don't worry, Aunt Xu, there are so many guards in the house."
Xu remained silent.
Yan Shujin looked at Yan Zhili and said, "Dad, you haven't found me any books yet."
Yan Zhili had long known that her daughter didn't like Xu Shi, but she did care about the child in Xu Shi's belly. For Yan Zhili, that was enough: "Alright, let's go."
Yan Shujin chuckled and said, "By the way, Grandma used to have trouble sleeping for a while, so Mother specially bought a female goat that had just given birth and gave Grandma a bowl of goat milk every day. Grandma slept well after that, and my brother drank it too. He looked much better during that time. Why don't we ask the imperial physician tomorrow if it's effective and if pregnant women can drink it? If so, we can give it to Aunt Xu as well."
Yan Zhili agreed and instructed, "Ask around tomorrow, and if possible, have someone buy a few back."
Grandma Sun quickly agreed.
Yan Zhili led Yan Shujin outside. Xu Shi didn't want to move, but Granny Sun gently nudged her, and she stood up to see them off.
As she reached the door, Yan Shujin stopped and turned to look at Madam Xu: "There's one more thing. My father is not only busy with official business lately, but he also has to teach my brother and me. Please don't bother us unless it's absolutely necessary, Aunt Xu."
Aunt Xu didn't think much of what was said, but Granny Sun was stunned. She remembered that these were the words Xu had said to Yan Shujin when Yan Shujin and the others had just arrived home. At that time, Yan Shujin could say with confidence that Yan Zhili was her father and should take care of them, but Xu could not say that.
Granny Sun glanced at Yan Shujin furtively. Was it a coincidence or... or did Yan Shujin still remember it? If it was the latter, her heart trembled. She would have to advise Madam Xu to be careful of Yan Shujin in the future.
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