Chapter 245 Tang Ning always knows how to tickle his heart
There was silence for a moment.
Seeing Xiao Yan remained silent, Rong Yue couldn't help but look at him: "Master Xiao, are you unwilling?"
As if she had thought of something, she said, "I don't have any other intentions. I just feel that you have been so kind to Tang Ning, and we have no way to repay you. Governor Xiao and Tang Ning should hold a family reunion banquet. From now on, everyone in the capital will know that you are her brother, and you can be considered half a member of the Rong family."
She was truly grateful for Xiao Yan's protection over the past few days, and was also grateful for how well he treated Tang Ning. If it weren't for him, both she and Tang Ning would probably still be stuck in the quagmire.
Rong Yue was clear about gratitude and resentment, and naturally wanted to repay Xiao Yan, but with Xiao Yan's current status, he had everything he needed, and the only thing Rong Yue could think of was to leave him a "kinship".
If he were half a member of the Rong family, the descendants of the Rong family would recognize him as their elder. Even if he was a eunuch, he would still be able to inherit the incense a hundred years later.
Xiao Yan was very smart, so he naturally understood the deeper meaning of Rong Yue's words. Although he felt a little helpless, his eyes softened a little.
"Thank you for your kindness, madam. However, there is no such thing as formalities between Tang Ning and me. You are Tang Ning's elder. As long as you are willing to recognize me, I will be a member of the Rong family."
Rong Yue was moved: "But..."
She always felt that it was not formal enough.
Xiao Yan, facing Rong Yue who genuinely cared for him, rarely felt guilty despite his usual dark heart. "The capital is in turmoil right now, and the matter between the Lu family and Prince Cheng hasn't been resolved yet. I'm caught in the vortex of the court, and there are often times when I have no choice."
"Madam, you know what people are saying about me. I don't want to tarnish the reputation of the Grand Tutor and the Rong family by being called a treacherous villain. This is good enough for now."
He lowered his eyes slightly, but finally made up his mind.
"What matters most between Tang Ning and me is our affection. One day, when there are no more dirty talk from outside, I will enter the Rong family openly. By then, I hope Madam doesn't find me disgusting."
Xiao Yan's appearance was originally very good, but he used to be imposing and seemed cruel and cold. Now, with his head slightly lowered and his brows restrained, he seemed particularly obedient. His face, which was a mixture of dignity and coldness, suddenly had a bit of youthfulness.
Rong Yue vaguely recalled that the powerful official in front of her, who was known for his unparalleled strategy in the court, was just a young man in his twenties.
Seeing that he was always concerned about Tang Ning and the Rong family, Rong Yue was moved: "Tang Ning is so worthy of having such a good brother like you."
Xiao Yan whispered, "How could I have done this?"
It’s a great pleasure to have such a nice little crabapple.
Seeing how humble he was, Rong Yue looked at him with an even closer gaze.
Seeing the newly promoted Lady Rongguo beside her, she acted as if she was about to pour out her heart to Xiao Yan, completely unaware that the man in front of her was about to steal her little girl.
Madam Qin couldn't help but turn her head away in silence, unable to bear to watch Xiao Yan pretending to be obedient and clever.
Jinyun covered his chest inconspicuously: My conscience seems to hurt a little.
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When Tang Ning changed her clothes and came over, she found that her aunt treated Xiao Yan better. It was not that she was not nice to him before, but her aunt was a female relative, and she usually kept some distance when talking to Xiao Yan in the past. But now, when she looked at Xiao Yan who was sitting next to her, her eyes were full of intimacy.
"Tang Ning is here?" Rong Yue smiled when she saw her. "What are you looking at? Why are you standing there and not coming over?"
"Nothing, what did my aunt and brother talk about?" Tang Ning came closer.
Xiao Yan said gently, "Talk about going out later."
Rong Yue took Tang Ning's hand and said with a smile, "Superintendent Xiao said that several caravans from the south returned a few days ago, bringing back many rare and interesting things. You've been worrying about our affairs all this time and haven't had any free time. It's a good opportunity for you to go out with him and take a walk to relax."
Tang Ning blinked and looked at Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan smiled, turned his head and said gently, "Why don't you come with us, Madam?"
"I won't go."
Rong Yue was already in poor health and tired from going to the palace today. She said, "You guys go have some fun. I'll talk to Madam Qin."
Tang Ning said: "Then I'll take A'ru with me..."
Rong Yue laughed and said, "Don't bring it. A'ru said she wanted to see how Madam Qin prepared the herbs, so she went to the kitchen."
Just now, when Tang Ning was not around, Xue Ru had already come here. She seemed very surprised to see Xiao Yan here. Her smiling face instantly faded and she looked extremely restrained.
Rong Yue liked Xue Ru, and she also mentioned that Xiao Yan was going to take Tang Ning out of the house and asked her to go with them to play, but the little girl waved her hands after hearing this, and her head shook as if it was turned into a string of elm seeds.
Rong Yue also knew that Xue Ru used to be timid, so she naturally wouldn't force her since she didn't want to.
"Go on your own, don't come back too late." Rong Yue warned Xiao Yan, "There are a lot of people in the market, keep an eye on Tang Ning and don't let anyone bump into her."
Xiao Yan nodded: "Don't worry, Madam, I will."
"It's getting late, go quickly."
"Then we'll go first."
Tang Ning followed Xiao Yan out of the house in a daze, somewhat confused by her aunt's attitude. After she got into the carriage and felt a slight sway beneath her, she couldn't help but ask the person next to her, "Brother, what did you say to my aunt?"
Why did his aunt suddenly become so close to him?
Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't mention his future aunt wanting his little Haitang to take care of him in his old age. He simply said, "It's nothing special. Just a few words about the palace."
"Really?" Tang Ning was skeptical.
"real."
Xiao Yan remained calm, "Madam entered the palace smoothly today, and received the imperial decree from His Majesty to divorce Prince Cheng. Furthermore, His Majesty gave her the estate of Prince Cheng's mansion, and she received the imperial decree to be canonized. Therefore, Madam is quite grateful to me."
"That's all?"
"That's all."
Although Tang Ning still felt something was strange, he didn't think too much about it.
My aunt is indeed a person who values gratitude. It is not surprising that she treats him differently after receiving help from Xiao Yan. Moreover, he really helped a lot today. Anyone would probably be grateful.
Tang Ning had never figured out how to confess to her aunt about her and Xiao Yan. She knew how much her aunt loved her, and she knew that her aunt would definitely not allow her to be with her brother.
It's a good thing that my brother is liked by my aunt. If he likes me more, maybe there will be less obstacles.
"That's good. I was worried that my aunt would dislike you."
Tang Ning's brows relaxed, and after muttering something, he changed his tone and said, "I just hope that the imperial edict can be issued soon, so that the affairs of Prince Cheng's Mansion can be dealt with as soon as possible, and my aunt can also make a clean break with the past as soon as possible."
Xiao Yan naturally heard her murmurs. There was extreme tenderness in his eyes, and he felt that the little girl knew how to tickle his heart.
Tang Ning didn't notice his expression and only muttered, "But I think my aunt seems to have recovered in the past few days. She's regained a lot of energy and spirit."
I don’t know where Uncle Gu took my aunt that night, but he was able to cheer her up so quickly after he came back.
Xiao Yan laughed: "Madam is not an ordinary woman, how could she dwell on the past?"
"Of course!" Tang Ning nodded heavily: "That bastard Xie Tianyu doesn't deserve to be remembered by my aunt."
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