Early the next morning.
Tianyun was already dressed.
Today she wore a dark black hibiscus dress with double lotus petals, and on her wrist was a blue jadeite bracelet filled with silk from the makeup box given to her by His Highness. Her slender waist was tied with a belt with embroidered gold floral patterns.
When Xiao Ziwu, dressed in a jet-black brocade robe with animal patterns and wearing a purple-gold and jade crown, came to the mansion to fetch her, the whole truth finally came to light.
The two were dressed in matching black and gold outfits.
Upon closer inspection, they appeared to be a loving and devoted couple!
Shangguan Ming and Qin Shi sat at the lower end of the table with restrained expressions, giving the main seat to the Third Prince, who had suddenly condescended to arrive.
Xiao Ziwu was gentle and gestured for them to dispense with formalities: "It was my fault for coming so abruptly. You are both my elders, so there is no need for you to be so formal."
Then he casually sat down next to Tianyun.
The main seats were given to Shangguan Ming and his wife.
They are the hosts, and Xiao Ziwu is the guest.
Sweat beaded on Shangguan Ming's forehead as he hurriedly replied, "This humble official dares not, dares not."
Having become accustomed to acting recklessly in front of him lately, Tianyun didn't hold back either, and immediately gave him a reproachful look.
Look how scared you are of my dad!
That adorable look in her eyes was like a light, fluffy feather, sneaking into her heart without her noticing, making Xiao Ziwu almost forget that she was in front of her parents!
All I wanted was to hold her close and greedily absorb her scent.
Using the tables and chairs as cover, Xiao Ziwu gently squeezed her delicate palm from below.
The two were extremely affectionate, their eyes glued together, exuding a sweet and saccharine atmosphere of passionate love.
No one would treat them as complete strangers!
When did Yun'er become so close to the Third Prince? Qin Shi asked respectfully, still shocked.
"What are your instructions for coming here today, Third Prince?"
Xiao Ziwu answered every question without any airs in front of Guaibao's two relatives. "A jewelry shop has opened in the east of the city. I've come to take Guaibao there to see if there's anything she likes."
While I'm at it, I'll pick up some gifts and pay a proper visit to my master.
This was the itinerary the two had agreed upon yesterday.
Upon suddenly hearing the affectionate nickname "Baby," Shangguan Ming choked on his saliva and coughed violently, his somewhat round old face turning red from the choking.
He was truly horrified!
Can anyone tell me why, in the blink of an eye, my precious little darling was about to be kidnapped?
"This is just a small gift, nothing special." Xiao Ziwu took out two brocade boxes and handed the gifts to the two people respectively.
The brocade box presented to Qin was relatively small, while Shangguan Ming's was larger.
There was another copy for Shangguan Tianlin, but he wasn't there, so I thought I'd give it to him when he appeared.
Since it was the first time meeting, it was only proper to present the gift in person to show respect.
He was inspired by his son's good fortune, which is why he thought he should try to please his parents-in-law beforehand!
So he thought of catering to their preferences and first sent someone to investigate what the two loved, in order to avoid any mistakes.
The couple were flattered and accepted the gifts with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."
As a prince of the Great Liang Dynasty, his thoughtfulness was already a great sign of their high regard, and the couple were naturally very satisfied with him.
After Qin slowly opened the brocade box, inside lay a five-colored jadeite bracelet cast in gold. The bracelet's surface was decorated with the five colors of fortune, prosperity, and longevity. What was even more remarkable was the gold casting technique on the surface of the jade bracelet, which added a touch of brilliance to it.
It's clearly a priceless item.
This gift was exactly what Qin Shi, who had always loved jade, wanted!
Tianyun saw her cover her mouth in astonishment and remain silent for a long time.
She asked somewhat nervously, "Does Mother not like it?"
"No...no, Mother...Mother likes it too much." She swallowed the word "Mother" back down.
She couldn't embarrass Yun'er in front of His Highness.
We must not let His Highness think that Yun'er has a vulgar and uncouth mother!
She suppressed her delight and returned the brocade box to Xiao Ziwu, saying, "Your Highness, this gift is too precious for me to accept."
Upon seeing the gift from his wife, Shangguan Ming guessed that the one he was receiving must be just as good, so he dared not accept it.
He had no choice but to retreat, saying, "Your Highness, please feel free to give your orders. There's no need for such formalities."
"Please accept these gifts, they are nothing compared to my precious baby." Xiao Ziwu pushed the brocade box back.
He knew he had abducted someone's precious daughter, and no matter how valuable or rare these things were, they couldn't compare to even a fraction of Tianyun's worth. Only by having the two of them accept them could he feel a little more at ease.
Shangguan Ming pushed it back: "No, absolutely not, Your Highness, please take it back."
Xiao Ziwu pushed it back again: "You two don't need to refuse, it's only right."
"Your Highness, I am unworthy to accept this. Please take it back!"
Tianyun pouted slightly, resting her chin on her hand, and exclaimed that she had seen this scene before.
During the Lunar New Year, relatives would chase after children, stuffing them with red envelopes, and neither side would give in—the scene was exactly the same as it is here today!
Tianyun couldn't bear to watch any longer. As the box continued to be pushed around until it got dark, she quickly snatched it and stuffed it into Qin's arms.
"Father and Mother, just accept it. Don't worry about his money. He didn't seem to care when we filled the ballot box last night!" After saying that, she gave him a light glare.
That's a full twenty thousand taels of gold!
I didn't expect that she already knew.
Although she said she didn't feel bad, there was a hint of resentment in her tone.
Before even entering the door, I was already feeling sorry for him because of the money he spent.
Little housekeeper. Xiao Ziwu's gaze softened even more, a stark contrast to his usual aloof and reserved demeanor in public.
Shangguan Ming was taken aback by her bold actions and glared fiercely, saying, "Yun'er, you mustn't be rude!"
How could that brat not even call His Highness "Your Highness" and instead address the Third Prince as "hehehe"?
Qin was utterly shocked.
The case is solved! It turns out that the mysterious man who spent so much money last night was the Third Prince!
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Ziwu frowned and his jawline tightened slightly, but it was directed at Shangguan Ming.
"I hope Lord Shangguan will not be harsh with her in the future."
I would never be so harsh on my delicate little one, yet someone yelled at me like that!
Even though that person was her father, Xiao Ziwu still felt displeased.
Shangguan Ming's forehead was covered in sweat: "Yes, yes, yes... this humble official wouldn't dare." What kind of situation is this?
His original intention was to make Yun'er more respectful to His Highness, but... the clown turned out to be himself.
The young couple is so loving and harmonious, which makes him, the father, look like a villain.
Pah, pah, pah! What young couple? Yun'er isn't married yet!
Seeing her father looking somewhat melancholy, Tianyun wrinkled her little nose and whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, you can't be so mean to my father in the future."
He's your father-in-law, so you should treat him with more respect.
Her slightly parted lips, like flower petals, exuded a warm, pleasant, and sweet fragrance that wafted onto my ear.
Xiao Ziwu's sword-like eyebrows slowly relaxed, and he replied good-naturedly, "Okay, okay."
That's why they say there's always something that can subdue something else.
Qin smiled contentedly. As an observer, she had seen it all clearly; the doting affection the Third Prince held for Yun'er in his eyes was something even she, as his mother, could not match.
If Yun'er marries him in the future, Madam Qin will be very relieved.
Please accept this gift with peace of mind.
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