Yin Yichen's expression was extremely calm, and he just nodded slightly.
Today he was wearing a sky-blue robe with a round collar and narrow sleeves. The cuffs and collar were embroidered with neat dark patterns. It was a very simple attire, but it made his features look clear and outstanding.
Guan Surong was a bit shocked when she saw Yin Yichen for the first time. She had never seen a man as handsome as Yin Yichen. His handsomeness was accompanied by a bit of a cold aura, which made people dare not underestimate him. Guan Surong had heard that most of the women in the capital wanted to marry the prime minister. She thought it was all bragging, but now that she saw him, she knew the rumors were true.
I'm afraid there is no one who wouldn't want to marry such a gentle and elegant official. Even if he becomes a concubine, it would be a blessing that others can't envy.
Such a man is not only handsome, he also has great wealth and power, and is very good to the mistress of the house.
This actually made Guan Surong blush. She raised her hand and touched her burning cheek, then turned around with a smile and spoke to Song Wanning in the most delicate manner, "Sister Ning, Su Rong was still young when we met last time. I just wonder if Sister Ning still remembers Su Rong."
Song Wanning looked at Guan Surong with a calm expression, "When she was little, cousin Surong loved playing with sister Shi the most, but she didn't play with me much. I wonder if she still remembers sister Shi?"
Guan Surong's expression was a bit awkward, then turned shy. She smiled and said, "I was ignorant when I was little, and I feel quite embarrassed when I think about it. Rong'er heard that Sister Shi is married, but I don't know to whom."
When Song Wanning heard Guan Surong ask this, she simply said, "Sister Shi is now married into the Marquis's Mansion. It was my aunt who personally arranged the marriage for her."
Before Guan Surong could say anything else, Song Lan came out and said to Song Wanning, "Sister, father is waiting for you inside. Come in quickly."
When Song Lan saw Song Wanning, the smile on his face became more sincere. When he saw Yin Yichen, he also smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, you have come back with me today. You have worked hard. Father will definitely be very happy to see this."
Yin Yichen knew that Song Lan had finally let go of his prejudice against him. Yin Yichen simply said to Song Lan, "Brother, you're absolutely right."
Yin Yichen was older than Song Lan, but now he had to follow Song Wanning and call Song Lan "Big Brother." This actually made Song Wanning feel a little funny. Seeing Song Lan turn and go back into the house, Song Wanning just leaned over to Yin Yichen and said with a low laugh, "Now this is really difficult for you. You've lowered your generation."
Yin Yichen smiled dotingly and walked into the house with his arm around Song Wanning's shoulders. "It's okay. Marrying you is just one generation lower. Even if it's a few generations lower, it doesn't matter."
Guan Surong, who happened to be standing nearby, overheard their conversation and realized that Yin Yichen was a man who was fierce and decisive in public but very gentle at home. It was hard to find another man like him in the world.
Song Jing was sitting on a chair when he saw Yin Yichen and Song Wanning come in. He didn't want to make things difficult for them. He just looked at Yin Yichen and said, "I heard that the Prime Minister has been busy with the important task of repairing the canal in the capital recently. Now he has time to accompany Wanning back home?"
Yin Yichen bowed to Song Jing and smiled, "Thank you for your concern, father-in-law. Now there are only some finishing touches on the canal. It would be against the rules to have Wan Ning return home without my son-in-law by her side for such a big event. So I thought I'd accompany Wan Ning here and then return to the Prime Minister's Mansion to handle the remaining matters."
Seeing that Yin Yichen was very kind to Song Wanning, Song Jing nodded with satisfaction and said, "In that case, let's wait until after dinner before leaving."
Yin Yichen smiled lightly, just the right amount, and said, "Everything is up to my father-in-law."
At dinner time, everyone was even more surprised to see how Yin Yichen and Song Wanning got along.
Song Wanning had always been a light eater, especially fond of appetizers like green plum biluo. Unfortunately, green plum biluo was sour, and eating too much was not good for the spleen and stomach.
But Yin Yichen first picked up some green plums for Song Wanning, then put her favorite stir-fried bamboo shoots on her plate, and finally poured her a cup of tea to quench her thirst. Seeing that she had almost finished eating, he took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped Song Wanning's mouth.
This action was done smoothly, not like acting. Song Wanning, on the other hand, seemed to have gotten used to the service of the powerful official Yin Yichen. Finally, she turned her head and smiled sweetly at Yin Yichen, saying in a low voice, "I want to eat another green plum biluo."
"I've eaten too much today." Yin Yichen's face darkened slightly.
"Just one." Song Wanning looked gentle and smiled faintly at Yin Yichen's face.
Yin Yichen sighed helplessly and picked up another Qingmei Biluo for Song Wanning.
His actions were seen by everyone else at the table. Song Jing was naturally happy to see Yin Yichen treat Song Wanning well. However, he never showed his emotions on his face, so his expression softened a little.
Song Lan, who was standing by, couldn't help himself. He reached out and took a piece of green plum biluo to taste it. He immediately covered his cheeks exaggeratedly and said to Song Wanning, "Sister, you still like to eat something so sour? It's so sour."
Song Wanning only chuckled when she heard Song Lan's teasing. "You can only know the taste of this green plum biluo by savoring it carefully. Big brother always does things straightforwardly, so how can he have the patience to eat such a delicacy?"
Song Lan no longer paid attention to Song Wanning and started eating other dishes.
After the meal, Song Wanning sent Yin Yichen to the door and said reluctantly, "There are many things to do at home. If I am not here, Prime Minister, please don't forget to eat."
Yin Yichen knew that Song Wanning was reluctant to leave him, but he just smiled and said, "Without Wanning at home, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat."
When Song Wanning heard Yin Yichen say this, she took two steps forward, grabbed his hand, and whispered, "If I find out that you don't eat on time, I won't go back."
"Madam is right." Yin Yichen patted Song Wanning's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Go in quickly. It's very windy and frosty outside. Don't catch a cold. Just wait for me to pick you up and take you back home the next morning."
Song Wanning responded softly, turned and entered the general's mansion, but she still watched Yin Yichen get on the carriage and drive away before returning to the yard.
She is back now, but she doesn't know that Guan Surong has seen everything that happened just now.
Guan Surong felt mixed emotions and expressed her doubts to Madam Guan, "Mother, Ning Jie'er has been married once after all, so why would she marry someone like this?"
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