Chapter 59: Easy to Coax
Wen Yan's fair face seemed to have fallen into a red dye vat and changed color instantly.
Since he neither admitted nor denied it, does that mean it exists?
Song Zijin's eyes widened. "Tell the truth. Did you have an affair with any girl when you were the county magistrate?"
Considering what he said a few days ago, that identity is not a problem, it means that the girl should be from an ordinary family.
Oh, this is difficult. Wen Kaiqing is the most snobbish person, so it will be difficult to arrange Wen Yan's marriage.
Wen Yan's restless heart instantly cooled down.
He blamed Song Zijin for being like a piece of wood and not being able to see anything.
He angrily took a few steps forward, but then turned back, worried about her, and said, "What are you thinking? Walk any slower, or the river monster will jump out and bite you!"
Song Zijin was most afraid of ghost stories, and was so scared that he quickly trotted to catch up with Wen Yan.
Two figures, one tall and one short, were chasing each other on the way home, as if they had returned to seven or eight years ago.
Wen Yan glanced at the two figures on the ground from time to time, wishing time would stop at this moment.
If they went any further, they would have to separate.
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Wen Mansion.
The family sat in the dining room, and the atmosphere was strange.
Mrs. Wen hugged Wen Kaiqing's arm in a flattering manner, but was pushed away and fell to the ground.
"master……"
Wen Kaiqing immediately exploded: "What a bastard son you gave birth to! He dawdled and didn't come home for his birthday, leaving the whole family waiting at the dinner table for so long. Does he still care about this family and me as his father?"
The maids stood aside and did not dare to come over to help when they saw the master getting angry.
Aunt Wei came over quickly to comfort Wen Kaiqing, "Master, don't be angry. Our Shu'er will take the exam next year. When he gets the top spot in the imperial examination, he will definitely not forget you."
Wen Kaiqing was coaxed into a daze and hugged Aunt Wei in his arms.
It was at this time that Wen Yan walked in.
Seeing his mother sitting on the ground crying, he rushed over and helped her up.
"Father, this is how you treat mother! When you were poor and destitute, it was mother who earned money stitch by stitch to support your studies. Have you forgotten all this?" Wen Yan was furious.
"You bastard, all you talk about is the stink of money. Have you lost all your knowledge? You didn't go to the arranged appointments, you didn't go to the social events, and on your birthday the whole family was celebrating, but you were fooling around outside and only came back now. Go to the ancestral hall and reflect on your actions. Kneel all night and apologize to the ancestors. Tell them how you disobeyed your father today!"
After Wen finished speaking, he hugged his concubine and slammed the door and left.
Wen Yan clenched his fists and trembled with anger.
Mrs. Wen comforted him in time: "Don't go against your father. You still need his help in your career."
"My son has already passed the imperial examination and won the top spot. If he can't make a way for himself, what's the point of being the top scorer?"
"Don't be impulsive. Your father is very close to your superiors, and mother is worried that you'll have a hard time in the office. I overheard their conversation yesterday, and it sounded like the Minister of Personnel isn't favored by His Majesty and has been sidelined by Xiao Jin. His promotion is imminent. If your father says a few good words for you, the Minister of Rites position will be yours!"
Wen Yan was stunned. "You mean, father and Xiao Jin have a good relationship?"
"Hmm..." Mrs. Wen held her waist and went to close the door herself.
Then he whispered, "Minister Xiao is at the peak of his career, competing with Prime Minister Jiang and his faction, and gradually gaining the trust of His Majesty. Your father is also looking for a way out for the Wen family."
"No, Xiao Jin is not the way out!" Wen Yan frowned, his previous guess was confirmed, and he felt cold in his heart.
"Mother, my father is unkind and unworthy of being your husband. Are you willing to leave the Wen Mansion and live with your son?"
Mrs. Wen was dumbfounded. "You want your mother to divorce?"
"Um."
"No! I, I have a deep bond with your father. How can I abandon him so easily?"
Wen Yan smiled bitterly.
I've known for a long time that my mother has been thoroughly educated by my father. What on earth am I expecting?
"Yan'er, where are you going? We haven't had our meal yet."
"My son has already eaten. Mother, please eat by yourself. I will go to the ancestral hall and kneel down first."
Mrs. Wen slumped on the stool, flustered and confused.
She is kind-hearted, filial to her parents-in-law, caring for her concubines' children, and taking care of household chores wholeheartedly. Why doesn't anyone understand her?
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Ruifengyuan.
Xiao Linyuan lay in the rocking chair, absentmindedly stroking the snowball.
Xuetuanzi had probably been with him for a long time, and his expression became more and more like his. He was very arrogant and would meow at the secret guard from time to time.
Eleven and Jianshuang secretly protect Song Zijin, and except for special circumstances, they do not need to report to Xiao Linyuan every day.
The original special case referred to Xiao Jin. Since Wen Yan appeared, there is a second key figure.
"What's written on the river lanterns?" Xiao Linyuan asked softly.
Eleven secretly gave Jianshuang a thumbs up. Jianshuang said that the prince would ask about the content on the river lanterns, and she guessed it right!
"Your Highness, it rained the past two days and the river was surging. I only managed to fish out one of them. It had the words 'May you stay like your youth, never forgetting your original aspirations and always enjoying the company of others.'"
Xiao Linyuan's sharp phoenix eyes suddenly opened, the color of his pupils was very pale, so pale that it seemed a little cold.
Eleven shrank his neck, feeling a little scared all of a sudden.
"You know quite a lot of words." Xiao Linyuan said in a deep voice, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
"It's the prince's good teaching!" Eleven touched his head with a silly smile.
At this time, footsteps were heard at the courtyard gate. Xiao Linyuan waved his hand, and Eleven immediately disappeared into the darkness.
Song Zijin came in skipping and jumping.
She likes men's clothing more and more. She doesn't have to maintain a gentle and virtuous pace all the time. She can walk however she wants and it's comfortable.
"So happy?" A male voice came from the corner.
There weren't so many lanterns lit in the yard today, so Song Zijin didn't notice that there was someone sitting in the corridor.
"Your Highness! Why haven't you slept yet?" She didn't dare to jump around anymore and moved over in small steps.
"Why are you back so late?"
His voice was calm and Song Zijin couldn't hear any difference.
"I went out for dinner and walked all the way back, so I'm a little late."
It’s not that I can’t say Wen Yan’s name, but I’m afraid that Xiao Linyuan will suspect Wen Yan’s motives, so there’s no need to cause all this trouble.
Xiao Linyuan raised the corner of his lips, "I heard from Chunsheng that you borrowed the kitchen yesterday to make a lot of peach blossom cakes. I haven't eaten them for a long time, and I miss them. Could you please ask Miss Mianmian for a piece to satisfy your craving?"
"Uh... I took it to the clinic today and ate it all." Song Zijin rubbed his fingertips.
Xiao Linyuan's eyes darkened. Little thing, you can't even lie well.
"There were so many, and you didn't even leave a single piece for me? I'm such a failure as a human being. Miss Mianmian makes peach blossom cakes that everyone else can enjoy, but I can't."
Song Zijin just felt that this man spoke strangely, but she didn't understand why he did that. Fortunately, she had a backup plan.
Seeing her running towards the west wing without looking back, Xiao Linyuan felt a tight breath in his chest.
Why can Wen Yan eat peach blossom pastry, but he is not worthy?
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Just as he was about to stand up and argue, he saw Song Zijin running back holding a small jar.
"Your Highness, you didn't like the peach blossom pastry before, so I didn't save any for you. But this time, I made peony preserves especially for you. Here, you can enjoy it tomorrow!"
Xiao Linyuan raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch, but he suppressed it, "Is this specially made for me?"
"Um!"
After receiving a positive answer, Xiao Linyuan's lips curled up slightly, and the depression in his heart dissipated, turning into warmth and sweetness.
Still has a conscience.
"From now on, the peony preserves must only be made for me and me alone. You are not allowed to share them with others."
Song Zijin raised her eyes and met his burning gaze, her heart skipping a beat.
"Well! It's all up to the prince."
The laughter of the two people intertwined, and even the air was stained with sweetness.
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