The next morning.
Tianyun finally got up from the bed and had breakfast with the Shangguan couple and Shangguan's brother.
Last night, His Highness came and went quietly, without disturbing anyone.
If it weren't for the delicate teacup on the low stool beside the bed, even Tianyun would have thought that last night's dream was just a result of her longing for someone too much.
The Shangguan couple were completely unaware that the Third Prince had acted as a notorious womanizer the previous night, raiding the youngest daughter's boudoir. Seeing their youngest daughter's improved mood, they assumed she had made up her mind to let go of the Third Prince, and felt both joy and worry.
The Third Prince is an outstanding individual who will inevitably rise to the top. It is a good thing that the youngest daughter can let go of him, hence Shangguan Ming's joy.
What troubled him was that with the Third Prince's outstanding talent preceding him, ordinary young men would not catch Yun'er's eye.
Finding a marriage that Yun'er would be satisfied with was even more difficult!
Tianyun smiled and used serving chopsticks to put a piece of fish into Qin's bowl. "Mother, try this West Lake Vinegar Fish. It has a sweet and sour taste and a tender texture."
Qin said happily, "Alright, alright, you should eat more. You've lost so much weight these past few days from this cold, I was so worried about you!"
She nodded obediently and picked up a piece of crystal pork loin for Master Shangguan. "Father, you should also try this new dish. If you like it, we'll have the cook make it for lunch."
All of these recipes were ones she remembered from her past life, which she then sent to the cooks in her household for them to prepare.
"Sigh~ Okay, okay."
Shangguan Ming smiled and agreed, then held the bowl closer so she could easily put it in.
His well-behaved and adorable youngest daughter brought him comfort!
Of everyone at the table, only Shangguan Tianlin had a complex and unreadable expression. He held his rice bowl but hesitated to pick up his chopsticks. He was internally struggling with himself; if his father hadn't specifically instructed him to, he would have rushed out to have a good argument with the Third Prince.
Seeing his younger sister's heartbroken face, yet still forcing a smile in front of their parents, Shangguan Tianlin felt as if his heart was being torn apart!
He gripped the bowl and chopsticks tighter and tighter, his anger rising to the sky. He held his breath, his face flushed red, and he slammed the bowl and chopsticks onto the table!
"No! I'll go find the Third Prince today and get some answers. I need him to give me an explanation. What did my sister do wrong to deserve this humiliation? If he's going to despise her, there should be a reason. It can't be that he's starting to dislike my sister just because she's gained His Majesty's favor."
Shangguan Tianlin, his face flushed and neck red, shouted, "I don't believe the Third Prince would be that kind of person!"
"What's wrong with you?" Shangguan Ming's face suddenly darkened, and he shouted angrily, "You're not allowed to go!"
"How dare you, a mere commoner, question His Highness the Prince? He has helped us a great deal. The twenty thousand taels of gold from a few days ago were also provided by His Highness the Third Prince. One should know the principle of repaying a drop of kindness with a spring of gratitude!"
The youngest daughter had finally decided to let go of the Third Prince. If he were to pester her again, wouldn't that just create chaos and only cause Yun'er heartache?
Shangguan Ming glared at him irritably and said, "I have searched far and wide for eligible young men from the families of my friends and colleagues. They will all come to my residence this afternoon to celebrate the New Year. Yun'er will cover her face with a veil and take a look at them one by one. If there are any that I am satisfied with, we will exchange name cards and get to know each other. If there are no ones that I am satisfied with, we will look at other families. This is not your business to worry about."
"What?!"
The meat fell into the bowl from Tianyun's chopsticks, and her soft voice startled her so much that she almost did a split!
Old Master Shangguan's actions were far too swift. She had only been arguing with His Highness for two days, and he had already arranged a blind date for her.
And it's a one-to-many model!?
Old Master Shangguan's words were so domineering, telling me to look at each one and if I wasn't satisfied, I could change to another batch.
Did they mistake it for a grand ceremony for the emperor to select his concubines?
Tianyun politely declined, saying, "Father, this decision was made rather hastily. I think it would be better to cancel it."
If that jealous woman finds out, who knows what terrible things will happen!
However, due to his reputation, he could not reveal the reason: he had explained the situation to His Highness last night, and the two had reconciled!
It's a real dilemma.
Qin patted her delicate hand reassuringly, echoing the master's words: "No rush, no rush. You're of marriageable age now, it's time to get to know some people properly."
Tianyun pretended to cough lightly, then struggled on, saying, "But my daughter is still sick and looks so haggard. How can she face anyone?"
When it comes to appearance, Madam Qin is even more proud. Her two children have inherited all the good qualities of her and her husband, and are extremely handsome.
She laughed and said, "It's alright. Who can see clearly with a veil on? Besides, my Yun'er is unparalleled in beauty. Even if her complexion is a little pale, she is still very beautiful. There's no need to worry!"
Shangguan Ming stroked his handsome beard and chuckled, "Yun'er inherited Madam's good looks, so naturally she surpasses everyone else."
Seeing his father's obsequious flattery, Shangguan Tianlin rubbed his forehead in disgust and said helplessly, "Fine, since that's how it is, I'll stay home today and help my sister find someone. If there's anyone behaving frivolously at the table, I'll make sure they know what a fist the size of a sandbag looks like!"
The last sentence was said in a sinister tone, but it was a rare instance of Shangguan Ming agreeing with him.
With his hands behind his back, Shangguan Ming thought to himself: Anyone who dares to lay a hand on Yun'er will be dealt with by force!
Meanwhile, far away in the military camp, Xiao Ziwu, who had raided a beautiful woman's boudoir the night before and embraced her, suddenly sneezed.
I felt a chill down my back!
Three votes to one vote, the minority obeys the majority.
Tianyun's weak opinion was ruthlessly suppressed. Helplessly, Qin ordered her to change out of her comfortable fairy trousers and into a light blue embroidered magnolia dress. Her delicate hair was adorned with a pair of engraved pearl hairpins, and her cheeks were lightly rouged, finally giving her some color.
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